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TWGC 37 (265+lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mac Anudo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Billy Williams!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Anudo moves into the clinch successfully.
Williams can't get the takedown.
Anudo tries for a takedown but Williams manages to get underhooks.
Williams is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Anudo drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anudo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Anudo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Anudo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Williams wants to pass the guard but Anudo is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anudo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Williams manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anudo (2) vs (0) Williams
Williams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anudo is one step ahead there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Williams can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anudo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Williams really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anudo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Anudo passes Williams's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Williams is looking for a sweep. Anudo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anudo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Anudo has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Williams is defending against the submission attempts here by Anudo.
Williams is holding on to half guard well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anudo is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Williams reverses the position - he's now on top in Anudo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anudo (2) vs (2) Williams
Williams stays in close to Anudo's body and controls the position.
Williams drops back, looking for a kneebar! Anudo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Anudo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Anudo! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Anudo (6) vs (2) Williams
Anudo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Williams is not content to let Anudo control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anudo passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Williams! Score +2 for reaching mount: Anudo (8) vs (2) Williams
Anudo avoids the attempt from Williams to control.
Anudo has hold of Williams's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Williams manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Williams working to try and regain half guard.
Anudo tries to control but Williams wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anudo wants to take Williams's back here but Williams is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Anudo swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Williams is now in Anudo's guard. A big mistake from Anudo there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anudo (8) vs (4) Williams
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Anudo is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anudo (10) vs (4) Williams
Anudo looking to pass the guard.
Anudo stays in close to Williams's body and controls the position.
Anudo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Williams looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Williams looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Williams! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Anudo (10) vs (8) Williams
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Williams is trying to get an arm triangle but Anudo is defending well.
Anudo is looking for a sweep.
Williams wants to control but Anudo is keeping him busy.
Williams looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Williams is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Anudo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Anudo tries to bench press Williams off him but Williams keeps the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Williams looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Anudo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Williams is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Anudo sees it coming and defends easily.
Williams is looking to take a break and control but Anudo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Williams is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Anudo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Williams is working away from the top position though.
Williams seems to be looking for submissions.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Anudo wants to get back to full guard.
Williams wants to advance to full mount but Anudo doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Anudo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Williams wants to control from the top but Anudo keeps moving.
Williams slips nicely into half guard.
Williams looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Williams prevents Anudo from improving his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Anudo is looking to control Williams's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anudo avoid being mounted?
Williams looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Williams seems to be looking for submissions.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Anudo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Anudo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Anudo wants to get back to full guard.
Williams looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Williams is looking for a kimura here.
Anudo is trying to get back to full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Williams is working for a submission of some sort.
Williams is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Anudo is pressing down on Williams's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Anudo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Williams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anudo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Williams drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Anudo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Williams has Anudo in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anudo (12) vs (8) Williams
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Anudo advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Anudo (15) vs (8) Williams
Anudo advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Anudo (17) vs (8) Williams
Williams sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Anudo trying to pass the guard but Williams defending well.
Anudo trying to advance position but Williams counters by regaining guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Anudo wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Anudo looking to pass the guard.
Anudo advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Anudo (20) vs (8) Williams
Williams is not content to let Anudo control the position.
Anudo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Williams rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Anudo's guard! Nice work there by Williams! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anudo (20) vs (10) Williams
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Anudo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Williams is aware though and is defending well.
Anudo looking to control.
Williams has gone for a leg lock! Anudo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Williams's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anudo (22) vs (10) Williams
Anudo stands and throws Williams's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Anudo (25) vs (10) Williams
Anudo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Williams prevents Anudo from moving into mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries to improve position but can't.
Anudo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Williams knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Anudo tries for a kimura but Williams is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anudo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Williams keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anudo takes the fight on points by 25 to 10.
Mac Anudo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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