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TWGC 10 (265lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aaron Alvarez and Henry Souza. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the 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; Aaron Alvarez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Henry Souza!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Alvarez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Alvarez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Alvarez prevents the takedown attempt.
Alvarez has hold of one of Souza's legs. Souza is fighting the takedown attempt but Alvarez gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alvarez (2) vs (0) Souza
Alvarez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Alvarez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Alvarez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Souza looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Alvarez passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (5) vs (0) Souza
A lull in the action here as Alvarez stalls from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez is trying to get an arm triangle but Souza is defending well.
The referee asks Alvarez politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Alvarez prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza tries to bench press Alvarez off him but Alvarez keeps the position.
Alvarez advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Alvarez (7) vs (0) Souza
Souza really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alvarez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Alvarez controlling the pace for now.
Alvarez has hold of Souza's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Souza manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Alvarez has hold of Souza's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Souza manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Alvarez looking to secure an arm triangle but Souza defends it well.
Alvarez is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Souza has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Alvarez controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez looking to secure an arm triangle but Souza defends it well.
Alvarez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Alvarez prevents Souza from getting the reversal.
Alvarez wants to finish this one by submission but Souza is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Alvarez.
Alvarez controlling the position easily from mount.
Alvarez working for a guillotine from mount but Souza is in no mood to give up.
Alvarez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Alvarez is working for a guillotine from mount but Souza frees his head quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Souza has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Alvarez (10) vs (0) Souza
Souza tries to escape the position.
Alvarez working for the choke.
Alvarez controls the action.
Alvarez has managed to slip his arm under Souza's chin. This could be all over... yep, Souza is tapping out! Submission win for Alvarez.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aaron Alvarez! |
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