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TWGC 41 (265lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Leandro Narloch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Aron George!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
George fails with the takedown
and Narloch counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Narloch drags the fight down to the ground.
Narloch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
George trying to control the position from guard on top but Narloch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Narloch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. George manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Narloch (2) vs (0) George
George keeping full guard, as Narloch tries to pass.
Narloch has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
George can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Narloch controls the pace.
Narloch is pushing down on George's leg trying to pass to half guard. George is fighting to maintain full guard but Narloch has managed to sneak the leg through.
George wants to get back to full guard.
Narloch wants to pass the guard but George is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Narloch slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Narloch prevents George from improving his position.
Narloch with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Narloch looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Narloch passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Narloch (5) vs (0) George
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Narloch controlling from the full mount.
Narloch tries to control but George wriggling away.
Narloch avoids the attempt from George to control.
George is wriggling around trying to escape.
Narloch wants to take his opponent's back but George doesn't allow it.
Narloch controlling from mount.
Narloch continues to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
George is looking to get to half guard.
Narloch controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Narloch forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Narloch (8) vs (0) George
Narloch slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
George showing good submission defense here.
Narloch has the hooks in. George is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Narloch controlling well, preventing George from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Narloch has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of George's body.
George preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Narloch.
Narloch has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of George's body.
More hug and hope from Narloch.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
George is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
George can't escape the position.
Narloch has good solid back control here.
George preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Narloch.
George felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
George wants to control his opponent's hands but Narloch gets his hands free.
Narloch is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
George is keeping busy.
What can George do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
George tries to roll but Narloch sticks to his back.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Narloch patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Narloch is riding his opponent, not letting George buck him off.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Narloch's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
I would not like to be George right now.
Narloch's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
George manages to reverse the position and now he's in Narloch's guard. Nice work there by George.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Narloch (8) vs (2) George
George preventing the sweep.
Narloch is adopting a defensive guard.
George trying to control the position from guard on top but Narloch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Narloch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Narloch is working hard here to advance position.
Narloch is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and George defends well.
Narloch lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Narloch (10) vs (2) George
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
George keeping full guard, as Narloch tries to pass.
Narloch passes George's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Narloch trying to pass the guard but George defending well.
Narloch controlling the action here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
George is pressing down on Narloch's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
George keeping moving, preventing Narloch from controlling successfully.
Narloch is really struggling to control George but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Narloch sitting in guard here, content to control.
Narloch sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. George doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Narloch paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from George - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Aron George!
After winning the bout, Aron George thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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