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Future FC Grappling 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Andrey Arlovski (ranked 7008 p4p, 237 weight class) and Raphael Antunes (ranked 23302 p4p, 260 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Andrey Arlovski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Raphael Antunes!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Antunes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Arlovski gets caught napping as Antunes dives in and scores a takedown. Arlovski manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arlovski (0) vs (2) Antunes
Antunes trying to control the position from guard on top but Arlovski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Antunes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Antunes drops back looking for a leg! Arlovski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Arlovski manages to kick Antunes off! Antunes jumps back into Arlovski's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Antunes controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antunes won't allow Arlovski to sweep him here.
Arlovski trying to control the position.
Antunes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Arlovski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Antunes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Antunes is fighting to break Arlovski's control of his arms but Arlovski is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antunes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Antunes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Arlovski looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Arlovski looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Arlovski! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Arlovski (4) vs (2) Antunes
Antunes is not content to let Arlovski control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Antunes is trying to get back to half guard.
Antunes manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Arlovski seems to be working for a kimura but Antunes defends the submission attempt.
Arlovski trying to mount his opponent but Antunes defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski is looking for a kimura but Antunes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Arlovski to get the leverage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Antunes can do anything to dispel that myth.
Antunes wants to improve his position but Arlovski is controlling well.
Arlovski wants to control but Antunes is keeping him busy.
Arlovski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Antunes is just riding it out for now. Arlovski eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Antunes tries to roll over but Arlovski keeps him under control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski wants to take a breather but Antunes is having none of it.
Antunes is trying is best to control the position here.
Antunes is staying active underneath Arlovski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Arlovski is really struggling to control Antunes but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Antunes tries to get to full guard but Arlovski has control of the leg.
Antunes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Antunes is controlling Arlovski's posture.
Antunes 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.
Arlovski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Arlovski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Arlovski trying to control the position from guard on top but Antunes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Antunes throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Arlovski escapes and throws Antunes's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Arlovski (7) vs (2) Antunes
Antunes tries to improve position but can't.
Arlovski tries for a kimura but Antunes is defending well.
Arlovski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Antunes keeps working.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski is trying to get an arm triangle but Antunes is defending well.
Arlovski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Antunes keeps working.
Antunes struggling a bit here.
Antunes is trying to get back to half guard.
Arlovski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Antunes keeps working.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Antunes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Antunes manages to get back to half guard.
Arlovski is looking to take a break and control but Antunes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Antunes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Arlovski drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Antunes dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arlovski (7) vs (4) Antunes
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Antunes is stalling in the full guard.
Arlovski has Antunes pulled in close to control his posture.
Antunes wants to control from the top but Arlovski keeps moving.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski being controlled here, momentarily.
Arlovski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Arlovski is looking to sweep but instead, Antunes has passed into half guard.
Arlovski wants to control but Antunes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Antunes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Antunes content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are battling for position here. Arlovski manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Antunes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Arlovski trying to control the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Antunes drops back looking for a leg! Arlovski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Arlovski manages to kick Antunes off! Antunes jumps back into Arlovski's guard.
Arlovski controls Antunes momentarily but Antunes frees himself.
Arlovski being controlled here, momentarily.
Arlovski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Antunes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Antunes has gone for a leg lock! Arlovski slips out almost immediately though and dives into Antunes's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arlovski (9) vs (4) Antunes
Antunes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Antunes is pulling down on Arlovski's head to control his posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arlovski takes the fight on points by 9 to 4. |
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