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CWC 380 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 16 losses; Bjørn Helvig! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 7 losses; Tyler Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
No luck for Alvarez with that takedown attempt.
Alvarez shoots in but no luck this time.
Alvarez drives through with a takedown into Helvig's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Helvig (0) vs (2) Alvarez
Helvig wants to sweep here but Alvarez controlling him for the moment.
Helvig is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alvarez tries to free his leg and advance position but Helvig is retaining full guard.
Alvarez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (0) vs (5) Alvarez
Helvig manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (2) vs (5) Alvarez
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helvig trying to pass the guard but Alvarez defending well.
Alvarez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Helvig trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helvig postures up.
Alvarez managing to control the position.
Helvig stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alvarez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Helvig pushing down on Alvarez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Helvig tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alvarez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Alvarez controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helvig takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helvig wants to control but Alvarez is keeping him busy.
Helvig is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alvarez defends it well.
Alvarez is looking to improve his position.
Alvarez keeping control of the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Helvig wants to free his trapped foot but Alvarez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Helvig trying to control the action but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Helvig is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alvarez has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helvig wants to advance to full mount but Alvarez doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Helvig lying in Alvarez's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Alvarez decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Helvig taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tyler Alvarez!
Tyler Alvarez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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