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Event:
CWC 317 - Peterson vs Addams
Date: Aug 14, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 33 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 26 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Mondragon moves into the clinch.#TD#
Arias turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Arias (4) vs (0) Mondragon
Mondragon is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Arias is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mondragon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mondragon is trying to get back to half guard.
Mondragon stops Arias from passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias wants to control but Mondragon is keeping him busy.
Arias content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Arias advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Arias (6) vs (0) Mondragon#T1#
Mondragon wants to hold on but Arias pushes him away.
Arias looking to control but Mondragon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Arias avoids the attempt from Mondragon to control.
Arias is looking to work his way around to Mondragon's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Arias tries to control but Mondragon wriggling away.
Mondragon wants to hold on but Arias pushes him away.#SUB#
Arias working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T2#
Arias looking to control but Mondragon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Arias has control of Mondragon's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Mondragon regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Mondragon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mondragon is squirming around, avoiding Arias's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Arias goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Mondragon is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (6) vs (2) Mondragon
Mondragon trying to control the position from guard on top but Arias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Mondragon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mondragon passes into half guard.
Arias tries to roll over but Mondragon keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Mondragon seems content to control.#T4#
Arias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mondragon trying to mount his opponent but Arias defends it.
Mondragon stalling away here and it's allowed Arias to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Mondragon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mondragon wants to pass the guard but Arias is keeping the position.
Arias has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T5#
Mondragon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mondragon wants to control from the top but Arias keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arias looking to control.
Mondragon stays in close to Arias's body and controls the position.
Mondragon won't allow Arias to sweep him here. #T6#
Arias controls Mondragon momentarily but Mondragon frees himself.
Mondragon passes into half guard.
Mondragon passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (6) vs (5) Mondragon
Arias tries to hold on but Mondragon postures up.
Mondragon prevents Arias from getting the reversal.#T7#
Mondragon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mondragon prevents Arias from getting the reversal.
Mondragon controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mondragon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mondragon is trying to control here but Arias has managed to regain half guard.
#T8#
Arias moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mondragon wants to pass the guard but Arias is keeping the position.
Arias being controlled here, momentarily. #T9#
Mondragon looking to pass the guard.
Arias looking to control but Mondragon passes into half guard.
Arias wants to get back to full guard.
Mondragon controlling the action here. #T10#
Arias is refusing to be controlled, as Mondragon sits in half guard.
Mondragon trying to control the pace.
Arias is trying to get back to full guard.
Mondragon passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (6) vs (8) Mondragon#T11#
Mondragon trying to control but Arias is having none of it.
Mondragon wants to take Arias's back here but Arias is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Mondragon controlling from the full mount. #T12#
Mondragon looking to control but Arias is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mondragon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Arias really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T13#
Mondragon controlling the position easily from mount.
It looks like Mondragon might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Mondragon fails to advance to Arias's back.
Arias tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T14#
Mondragon tries to control but Arias wriggling away.
Arias is looking to improve his position but Mondragon isn't that keen on the idea.
Arias holds of for dear life.
Mondragon forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Arias (6) vs (11) Mondragon
And that's the end of the fight!
Mondragon wins on points by 11 to 6.
After winning the bout, Esteban Mondragon 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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Event:
CWC 316 - Saldini vs Toehold
Date: Aug 07, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 26 losses; Juu Dyon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 33 losses; George Arias!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dyon shoots for a takedown but Arias saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dyon has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dyon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Arias but Arias pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dyon dives in for a single leg takedown but Arias sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juu Dyon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dyon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Arias is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dyon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dyon can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Arias lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dyon (0) vs (2) Arias
Dyon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Arias slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyon keeping hold of Arias's head, controlling as best he can.
Arias has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Clark's Champion's. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Arias is pressing down on Dyon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dyon is holding on for now. #T1#
Dyon wants to improve his position but Arias is controlling well.
Dyon is working hard here to advance position.
Arias is trying to control the action in half guard but Dyon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dyon has a hand on Arias's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Arias takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Dyon (0) vs (5) Arias
Arias controlling the position easily from mount.
Arias wants to control the pace but Dyon is squirming around nicely.
Dyon sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T2#
Dyon is looking for a sweep. Arias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dyon trying to control from the bottom.
Dyon moves into full guard.
Dyon looking for a sweep. Not yet Dyon, not yet.
Arias trying to control but Dyon is working from the bottom.
Arias stays in close to Dyon's body and controls the position.
Dyon keeping moving, preventing Arias from controlling successfully.
Dyon controlling the position.
Arias postures up.
Arias trying to control the position from guard on top but Dyon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dyon looking for a sweep. Not yet Dyon, not yet. #T3#
Arias content to stall in guard here.
Arias stopping the sweep attempt from Dyon.
Dyon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dyon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dyon (2) vs (5) Arias
Dyon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dyon won't allow Arias to sweep him here.
Arias keeping moving, preventing Dyon from controlling successfully.
Arias wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Dyon forces his way into half guard.
Dyon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dyon is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Arias reverses the position - he's now on top in Dyon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dyon (2) vs (7) Arias
Dyon wants to sweep here but Arias controlling him for the moment.
Dyon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Arias trying to control the position from guard on top but Dyon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dyon trying to control the position.
Dyon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T5#
Arias is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dyon has control of Arias's left arm, preventing Arias from doing any damage.
Dyon is trying to keep Arias in close.
Arias is looking to advance position but Dyon has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dyon (6) vs (7) Arias
Arias wants to control but Dyon is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arias is desperately trying to improve his position but Dyon has a good base and remains in mount.
Arias is squirming around, avoiding Dyon's attempts to control the action.
Dyon controlling the position easily from mount. #T6#
Dyon wants to control the pace but Arias is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dyon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dyon wants to control the pace but Arias is squirming around nicely.
Arias tries to reverse the position but Dyon maintains control.#T7#
Arias gets back to half guard.
Dyon trying to mount his opponent but Arias defends it.
Arias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dyon trying to pass the guard but Arias defending well.
Arias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dyon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T8#
Arias moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dyon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dyon'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.
Further stalling from Dyon.#T9#
Dyon preventing the sweep.
Dyon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dyon trying to control but Arias is working from the bottom.
Dyon tries to free his leg and advance position but Arias is retaining full guard.
Dyon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Arias pulls Dyon in close to prevent any damage.
Dyon tries to free his leg and advance position but Arias is retaining full guard. #T10#
Dyon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Arias keeping moving, preventing Dyon from controlling successfully.
Arias trying to control the position here.
Dyon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arias swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11#
Dyon pushing down on Arias's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dyon is keen to just control but Arias is a slippery customer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Arias manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Arias wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dyon is stalling in the full guard.
Dyon pushes down on Arias's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dyon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dyon wants to free his trapped foot but Arias is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T12##SUB2#
Arias is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dyon pulls his head out easily.
Arias is staying active underneath Dyon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dyon in particular looking to stall.
Arias wants to control but Dyon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dyon is keen to just control but Arias is a slippery customer.
Well, if Dyon is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T13#
Dyon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Arias knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Arias is looking for a sweep. Dyon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Dyon seems content to control.
Dyon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Arias for as long as he can get away with.
Arias is pressing down on Dyon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dyon controlling from the top position.
Dyon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T14#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Dyon is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Arias keeping moving, preventing Dyon from controlling successfully.
Arias 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arias is still trying to improve position.
Dyon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arias wins on points by 7 to 6.
A very excited looking George Arias made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWC 314 - Zulu vs Silva Jr
Date: Jul 24, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 32 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 14 losses; Donald Trump!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Trump shoots in and drives through. Arias sprawls well.#TD#
Arias scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (0) Trump
Trump wants to control but Arias is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Trump works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Trump has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Arias can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Trump keeping moving, preventing Arias from controlling successfully.
Arias postures up.
Arias has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Arias is pushing down on Trump's leg trying to pass to half guard. Trump is fighting to maintain full guard but Arias has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Arias's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Arias's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Arias (2) vs (4) Trump
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arias breaks Trump's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (4) vs (4) Trump
Arias passes Trump's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Arias content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Trump is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Trump is trying to maintain the position but Arias is very close to passing his half guard.
Arias looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Arias is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Trump defends it well.
Arias is looking to take a break and control but Trump is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Arias trying to control the pace. #T2##SUB#
Arias is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Trump is just riding it out for now. Arias eventually gives up the hold.
Trump is controlling Arias's trapped leg to prevent Arias from advancing to side control.
Trump wants to control but Arias is keeping busy.
#T3#
Trump is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Trump is trying to maintain the position but Arias is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Arias is working for a submission of some sort.
Trump wants to improve his position but Arias is controlling well.
Arias wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trump keeps working. #T4#
Trump controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Trump tries to get to full guard but Arias has control of the leg.
Trump 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.
Arias tries to pass the half guard into mount. Trump knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Trump is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Trump is defending against the submission attempts here by Arias.
Trump trying to hold on to Arias's head to control him but Arias postures up.
#T5#
Trump is controlling Arias's trapped leg to prevent Arias from advancing to side control.
Trump has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Arias is working away from the top position though.
Trump is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Arias's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Arias's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Arias (4) vs (8) Trump
What can Arias do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Will Trump go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Good control from Trump.
Arias is in bad spot here.
#T6#
Arias looking very determined here, making life difficult for Trump.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arias wants to escape the position.
Trump just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Trump trying to control.
Arias trying to control the position but Trump manages to sink in the hooks.
Trump is riding his opponent, not letting Arias buck him off. #T7#
Arias is keeping busy.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Arias tries to escape the position.
#T8#
Trump struggling to keep hold of the position.
Arias tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Trump looking for the RNC.
Arias tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Trump is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Arias knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Arias for a finish.
You can see the frustration on Arias's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T9#
Trump keeps control of the position easily here as Arias tries to buck him off.
Arias tries to escape but Trump has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Arias trying to control the hands but Trump breaks the grip.
Trump has the hooks in. Arias is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Arias is working hard here to advance position.
Trump keeps control of the position easily here as Arias tries to buck him off.
#T10#
Arias trying to control the action but Trump just sinks the hooks in.
Arias tries to escape but Trump has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Trump is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB2#
Trump looking to break Arias's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Arias remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Trump will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Good control from Trump.
Trump gets his hands free as Arias looks to control. #T11#
What can Arias do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Arias tries to roll but Trump sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Trump is persistently looking for the submission but Arias is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Trump looking to break Arias's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Arias remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Trump will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Trump has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Arias! Can he survive? No! He's out! Trump gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Donald Trump!
Donald Trump thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 312 - Simone vs Kersikov
Date: Jul 10, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 32 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 13 losses; Ramon Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Arias defends well and Gracie ends up having to push Arias into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Arias closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Arias lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (0) Gracie
Arias postures up.
Arias has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Arias sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracie's guard.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Arias has control of the leg.
Arias passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (5) vs (0) Gracie
Arias tries to control but Gracie wriggling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Arias wants to take Gracie's back here but Gracie is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#SUB#
Arias swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Gracie is now in Arias's guard. A big mistake from Arias there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (5) vs (2) Gracie
Arias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
I've been told that Gracie has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Arias is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Arias has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Arias (9) vs (2) Gracie
Arias tries to control but Gracie wriggling away. #T2#
Gracie tries to reverse the position but Arias maintains control.
Arias controlling the pace for now.
Gracie tries to hold on but Arias pushes him away.
Arias tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Arias seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gracie for as long as he can get away with.
Gracie is in all sorts of trouble here.
Arias trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gracie stops Arias from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T3#
Arias sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gracie tries to hold on but Arias postures up.
Gracie is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gracie has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Arias (12) vs (2) Gracie#SUB#
Arias is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gracie knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gracie for a finish.
Arias is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T4#
Gracie is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Gracie preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Arias.
Gracie is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Arias off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Arias trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Gracie wants to escape the position.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Gracie fending off the submission attempt from Arias. #SUB#
Arias has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Gracie is defending well but eventually Arias manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Gracie has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). George Arias!
George Arias 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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Event:
CWC 311 - Steel vs Simone
Date: Jul 03, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 31 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 32 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Arias drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (0) Ottke
Ottke is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Arias controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arias trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ottke 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.
Arias not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Arias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ottke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arias pushes down on Ottke's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Ottke wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Arias is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Arias is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ottke wants to control but Arias is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Arias wants to control but Ottke is keeping him busy.
Ottke makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ottke.
Arias's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Arias preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arias is stalling in the full guard.
Arias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ottke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ottke looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ottke keeping full guard, as Arias tries to pass.
Arias preventing the sweep.
Arias trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Arias has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Ottke is trying to keep Arias in close.
#T3##SUB2#
Ottke working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Arias has passed into half guard!
Ottke trying to hold on to Arias's head to control him but Arias postures up.
Ottke works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ottke managing to control the position.
Ottke can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Arias controls the pace.
Arias wants to pass the guard but Ottke is keeping the position.
Ottke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Arias is one step ahead there. #T4#
Ottke has his hands on Arias's head, controlling the position.
Arias wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving.
Arias sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ottke's guard.
Ottke is looking for a sweep. Arias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Arias wants to free his trapped foot but Ottke is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Arias content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T5#
Arias trying to mount his opponent but Ottke defends it.
Ottke is looking to improve his position.
Arias tries to pass to full mount but Ottke defends it. #SUB#
Ottke is defending against the submission attempts here by Arias.
Ottke manages to get to full guard.
#T6#
Arias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ottke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ottke pulls Arias in close to his closed guard and prevents Arias from doing any damage or advancing position.
Arias trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arias is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ottke is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T7#
Arias stopping the sweep attempt from Ottke.
Ottke controls Arias momentarily but Arias frees himself.
Arias seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Arias looking to pass the guard.
Ottke controls Arias momentarily but Arias frees himself.
Arias looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T8#
Arias postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ottke holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Ottke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ottke keeping moving, preventing Arias from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Arias drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ottke dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (2) Ottke
Arias trying to keep a closed guard but Ottke is proving a slippery customer.
#T9#
Ottke won't allow Arias to sweep him here.
Ottke sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Arias looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ottke passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (2) vs (5) Ottke
Arias is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T10#
Ottke trying to control the action but Arias is working from the bottom.
Arias manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ottke seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Arias does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ottke is taking a breather. Arias says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T11#
Ottke frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (2) vs (8) Ottke
Ottke trying to control but Arias is having none of it.
Ottke controlling the pace for now. #T12#
Ottke trying to control but Arias is having none of it.
Arias can't escape the position.
Ottke controlling from the full mount.
Arias is working to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Ottke can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Arias is looking to escape.
Arias manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Arias gets full guard.
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Arias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Ottke is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Arias is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ottke is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
It looks like Ottke might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ottke wins on points by 8 to 2.
Our winner, Rolf Ottke, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 310 - ALL OUT WAR
Date: Jun 26, 2022 |
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 33 wins and 22 losses; Bjj Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 30 losses; George Arias!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Arias scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel (0) vs (2) Arias#SUB2#
Arias 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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Steel is looking to improve his position.
Steel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Arias wants to control but Steel is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Arias is working for a kimura but Steel is defending it quite comfortably.
Steel keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel tries to get to full guard but Arias has control of the leg. #T1#
Arias working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Steel's thigh. Steel counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Steel controls Arias momentarily but Arias frees himself.
Steel keeping full guard, as Arias tries to pass.
Steel working a defensive guard here.
Steel is adopting a defensive guard.
Steel wants to sweep here but Arias controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Steel is trying to keep Arias in close.
Arias is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Steel is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Steel looking to control.
Steel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Arias controls the pace.
Arias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steel wants to sweep but no luck.
Arias trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Steel trying to control the position.
#T3#
Arias trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arias might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Steel haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Arias being controlled here momentarily.
Arias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arias has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Clark's Champion's. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Steel is trying to control the position but Arias postures up.
Arias looking to pass the guard.
Arias trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom. #T4#
Steel is trying to keep Arias in close.
Arias advances to half guard.
Steel manages to get to full guard.
Arias wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Arias won't allow Steel to sweep him here.
Arias wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving. #T5#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Steel is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (2) vs (2) Arias
Arias keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
Steel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Arias wants to sweep here but Steel controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Arias is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T6#
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Arias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel is really struggling to control Arias but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Steel sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Arias wants to sweep but no luck.
Steel trying to control but Arias is working from the bottom.
Steel advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (5) vs (2) Arias#T7#
Steel moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Steel (7) vs (2) Arias
Steel is trying to take his opponent's back.
Steel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Arias is looking to escape.
Arias wants to hold on but Steel pushes him away.
Steel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Arias is looking to escape.
Arias is looking to improve his position but Steel isn't that keen on the idea.#T8#
Arias regains half guard.
Steel content to control rather than advance.
Arias trying to control here.
Arias is in trouble now - Steel has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (10) vs (2) Arias
Arias really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T9#
Arias keeps trying to improve his position.
Arias looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Steel (13) vs (2) Arias
Steel is hanging on to Arias's back as he tries to escape.
Steel is looking to control Arias but Arias is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Arias wants to escape the position.
Good control from Steel.#T10#
Steel doesn't have the hooks in and Arias manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (13) vs (4) Arias
Arias trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arias won't allow Steel to sweep him here.
Arias looking to pass the guard.
Steel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Arias manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (15) vs (4) Arias#SUB#
Steel is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Arias is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Arias has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (15) vs (6) Arias
Arias trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom. #T11#
Steel keeping full guard, as Arias tries to pass.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Arias trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arias pushing down on Steel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Arias is looking to advance position but Steel won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Steel manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Arias passes into half guard. #T12#
Arias content to control rather than advance.
Steel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Arias is working away from the top position though.
Steel is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Steel wants to get back to full guard.
Arias is looking to advance position but Steel won't allow it.
Steel is not content to let Arias control the position.
Arias wants to pass to mount but Steel is defending the position. #T13##SUB2#
Arias is working for a submission of some sort.
Arias prevents Steel from improving his position.
Arias stalling.
Steel is refusing to be controlled, as Arias sits in half guard.
Steel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Arias is working away from the top position though.
Steel is refusing to be controlled, as Arias sits in half guard. #T14#
Steel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Arias tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard.
Steel can't keep his opponent in guard - Arias advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Arias stalling away here and it's allowed Steel to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Arias trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel wants to sweep here but Arias controlling him for the moment.
Arias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel takes the fight on points by 15 to 6.
Bjj Steel retains his welterweight title!
Bjj Steel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 309 - Steel vs Pavlov
Date: Jun 19, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 30 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 21 losses; Juu Dyon!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dyon misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Arias counters with a takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Arias (4) vs (0) Dyon#SUB#
Arias is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dyon has escaped the position, nice work there.
Who's going to make the next move?
Dyon is looking for a sweep.
Dyon keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Arias thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Arias taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyon struggling a bit here.
Dyon controls the position for a moment.#T1##SUB#
Arias is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dyon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dyon regains half guard.
Dyon is trying to get back to full guard.
Arias is pressing down on Dyon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dyon is holding on for now.
Dyon is pressing down on Arias's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Arias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dyon is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dyon trying to control the position here. #T2##SUB2#
Dyon looking for a guillotine here but Arias defends easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dyon is pulling down on Arias's head. It's preventing any offense from Arias, at least for the moment.
Arias won't allow Dyon to sweep him here.
Dyon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dyon keeping moving, preventing Arias from controlling successfully.
Arias has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T3#
Dyon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Arias controls the pace.
Dyon keeping moving, preventing Arias from controlling successfully.
Dyon trying to keep a closed guard but Arias is proving a slippery customer.
Arias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dyon is keeping the position for now.
Arias trying to control the position from guard on top but Dyon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Dyon is looking for a triangle but Arias pushes his legs off easily.
Arias wants to pass the guard but Dyon is keeping the position.
Arias slips nicely into half guard.#T4#
Dyon is trying is best to control the position here.
Dyon wants to improve his position but Arias is controlling well.
Arias slows the pace down in half guard.
Dyon is looking to control Arias's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dyon avoid being mounted?
Still in half guard, Arias seems content to control.
Arias passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dyon! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (7) vs (0) Dyon
Arias takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Arias with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T5##SUB#
Arias has control of Dyon's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Dyon regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Arias looking to control but Dyon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Arias prevents Dyon from getting the reversal.
Dyon tries to hold on but Arias pushes him away.
Arias fails to take his opponent's back.
Dyon is trying to escape the mount.
Arias controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Arias jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Dyon manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T6#
Dyon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Dyon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Arias taking a breather here. #SUB#
Arias is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dyon has escaped the position, nice work there.
Arias wants to control but Dyon is keeping him busy. #T7#
Dyon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Arias wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dyon wants to control but Arias postures up.
Dyon stops Arias from passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Arias tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Arias has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Arias taking a breather here. #SUB#
Arias is working to tighten his grip on Dyon's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Dyon has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Arias is really squeezing tight and eventually Dyon passes out! Arias breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). George Arias!
An out of breath George Arias thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CWC 308 - Cruz vs Jabbar
Date: Jun 12, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 9 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 30 losses; George Arias!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Arias clinches up against the cage.
Kersikov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Arias is defending well.#TD2#
Arias is trying to trip Kersikov. He has hold of a leg but Kersikov is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Arias persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) Arias
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kersikov holds on and takes a little breather.
Kersikov'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arias tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kersikov holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov 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.
Kersikov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Kersikov looking to control.
Kersikov 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.
Kersikov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Arias wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Kersikov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kersikov wants to sweep here but Arias controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Arias passes Kersikov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Arias trying to control the pace.
Kersikov wants to improve his position but Arias is controlling well.
Arias trying to control the action but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Kersikov trying to hold on to Arias's head to control him but Arias postures up.
Arias wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working. #T3#
Kersikov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Kersikov is defending against the submission attempts here by Arias.
Kersikov tries to roll over but Arias keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Arias is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kersikov sees it coming and defends easily.
Kersikov wants to improve his position but Arias is controlling well.
Kersikov won't allow Arias to pass to mount.
Arias is keen to just control but Kersikov is a slippery customer.#T4##SUB2#
Arias is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kersikov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Arias.
Arias tries to pass to full mount but Kersikov defends it.
Kersikov is staying active underneath Arias, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kersikov wants to get back to full guard.#T5##SUB2#
Arias is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Arias seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kersikov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kersikov controlling the position well.
Kersikov moves into full guard.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Arias from controlling successfully.
Arias wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Kersikov trying to control the position.
#T6#
Arias engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Arias won't allow Kersikov to sweep him here.
Kersikov is trying to control the position but Arias postures up.
Arias wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Kersikov trying to keep a closed guard but Arias is proving a slippery customer.
Arias wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Arias preventing the sweep.
Arias controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T7#
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Arias from controlling successfully.
Arias advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (0) vs (5) Arias
Arias tries to move to mount but Kersikov blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
Arias is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kersikov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kersikov wants to control but Arias postures up.
Kersikov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T8#
Kersikov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Arias trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Arias advances to half guard.
Arias trying to mount his opponent but Kersikov defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Arias trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Arias is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T9#
Arias controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kersikov has Arias pulled in close to control his posture.
Kersikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kersikov managing to control the position.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Arias from controlling successfully.
Kersikov being controlled here, momentarily.
Arias is pushing down on Kersikov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kersikov is fighting to maintain full guard but Arias has managed to sneak the leg through.#T10#
Arias is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Arias wants to work for an arm triangle but Kersikov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Arias tries to pass to full mount but Kersikov defends it.
Arias content to control rather than advance.
Arias is thwarting Kersikov's attempts to control the position.#T11#
Kersikov gets back to full guard.
Arias wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Arias passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (0) vs (8) Arias#SUB2#
Arias goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kersikov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Arias but great work by Kersikov. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (4) vs (8) Arias
Kersikov trying to control the action but Arias is working from the bottom.
Arias tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T12#
Arias stops Kersikov from passing to mount.
Arias struggling a bit here.
Arias manages to get back to half guard.
Kersikov wants to pass to mount but Arias is defending the position. #T13#
Arias is looking to improve his position.
Kersikov tries to pass to full mount but Arias defends it.
Arias is pressing down on Kersikov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Kersikov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Arias has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kersikov has managed to get both his arms back between Arias's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Arias is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T14#
Kersikov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (7) vs (8) Arias
Arias is looking to regain half guard here but Kersikov keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Arias is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arias wins on points by 8 to 7.
During a confident post fight interview, George Arias thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 307 - Cruz vs Nickal
Date: Jun 05, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 30 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 6 losses; Khalid Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Magomedov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Arias's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arias (0) vs (2) Magomedov
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Arias is keeping the position.
Magomedov is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Arias looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Magomedov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Magomedov won't allow Arias to sweep him here.
Magomedov controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov passes Arias's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Magomedov controlling the action here.#T1#
Arias is trying to control but can't.
Magomedov slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Magomedov seems to be looking for submissions.
Magomedov is stalling here. Arias is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Magomedov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Arias has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Arias (4) vs (2) Magomedov
Arias has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Magomedov is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Arias trying to control the position but Magomedov is working away.
Magomedov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep. Arias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Magomedov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at BDS. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Magomedov keeps trying to improve his position.
Arias looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Arias is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Arias in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Magomedov tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Arias!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). George Arias!
George Arias decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 306 - Ziyaeddin vs Jackson
Date: May 29, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 29 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 20 losses; Pavel Savkov!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Arias shoots in for a double leg but Savkov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Savkov tries to counter with a clinch but Arias shakes him off and moves away.
Arias dives in for a single leg takedown but Savkov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Savkov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Arias defends it well.#TD#
Savkov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Arias is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Savkov to the mat. Savkov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (0) Savkov
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arias is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Savkov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Savkov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Arias doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Arias manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Savkov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rivers Edge Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Savkov keeping moving, preventing Arias from controlling successfully.
Arias not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Savkov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Arias doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Arias manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Arias slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Savkov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Arias drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Arias jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Arias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savkov is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Savkov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Arias controls the pace.#SUB2#
Arias sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Savkov doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Arias 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 Savkov - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Pavel Savkov! |
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Event:
CWC 305 - Montreal
Date: May 22, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 29 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 19 losses; Joey Simone!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Arias closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Simone's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (0) Simone
Arias tries to free his leg and advance position but Simone is retaining full guard.
Arias slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Arias forces his way into half guard.
Simone has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Arias is trying to control the action in half guard but Simone is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simone is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Arias wants to free his trapped foot but Simone is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Simone wants to control but Arias is keeping busy.
Arias wants to take a breather but Simone is having none of it.
Simone keeping hold of Arias's head, controlling as best he can.
Simone is pressing down on Arias's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Simone seems keen to control Arias's posture.
Simone is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (2) Simone#T2#
Arias is in trouble now - Simone has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (2) vs (5) Simone
Simone controlling his opponent.
Simone is continuing to stall.
Arias is squirming around, avoiding Simone's attempts to control the action.
Arias can't escape the position.
Simone trying to control but Arias is having none of it. #T3#
Arias tries to hold on but Simone pushes him away.
Simone looking to control and managing it successfully.
Simone trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Arias has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Simone's lack of action.
Arias tries to roll over but Simone keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Simone is taking a breather. Arias says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Simone is pressing down on Arias's thigh, looking to free his foot. Arias is holding on for now.
Simone with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Simone is thwarting Arias's attempts to control the position.
Still in half guard, Simone seems content to control.
Arias is looking for a sweep. Simone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5#
Arias trying to control here.
Simone trying to control the action but Arias is working from the bottom.
Simone sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Arias has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Arias tries to get to full guard but Simone has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Simone is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Arias wants to improve his position but Simone is controlling well.
Arias is refusing to be controlled, as Simone sits in half guard. #T6#
Simone is stalling here. Arias is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Simone seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Arias has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Arias (6) vs (5) Simone
The referee asks Arias politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Arias prefers to stall for the moment though.
Simone manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Arias prevents Simone from improving his position.
Arias seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Arias is pressing down on Simone's thigh, looking to free his foot. Simone is holding on for now.
Simone trying to hold on to Arias's head to control him but Arias postures up.
#T7#
Simone works his way to full guard. Good work.
Arias might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Simone wants to improve his position but instead Arias has moved into half guard.
Simone wants to control but Arias is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Simone manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Arias is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Arias stopping the sweep attempt from Simone.
Simone keeping moving, preventing Arias from controlling successfully.
Arias showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T8#
Arias trying to control the position from guard on top but Simone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simone controlling the position.
Simone keeping full guard, as Arias tries to pass.
Arias is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Arias tries to free his leg and advance position but Simone is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Simone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Arias is aware though and is defending well.
Simone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Simone might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Arias haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T9#
Arias tries to free his leg and advance position but Simone is retaining full guard.
Simone keeping moving, preventing Arias from controlling successfully.
Arias pushing down on Simone's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Arias is keen to just control but Simone is a slippery customer.
Simone regains full guard. Nicely done.
Simone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Arias controlling from the top position.
Arias pushes down on Simone's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Arias is trying to work for a kimura but Simone is defending well.
#T10#
Simone is refusing to be controlled, as Arias sits in half guard.
Arias passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (9) vs (5) Simone
Arias trying to control the action but Simone is working from the bottom.
Simone is trying to escape the position but Arias is controlling the position.
Simone is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Arias's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Simone wants to get back to full guard.
Arias sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T11#
The fighters are battling for position here. Simone manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Arias wants to pass the guard but Simone is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Simone looking for a guillotine here but Arias defends easily.
Simone is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (9) vs (7) Simone
Arias trying to control but Simone postures up.
Arias wants to improve his position but Simone is controlling well.
#T12#
Simone stalling away here and it's allowed Arias to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Simone wants to control from the top but Arias keeps moving.
Simone is stalling in the full guard.
Simone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arias is keeping the position for now.
Simone trying to control the position from guard on top but Arias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arias looking to control.
#T13#
Arias has his hands on Simone's head, controlling the position.
Arias 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.
Simone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simone keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Arias is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Arias is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Simone is aware though and is defending well.
Simone trying to control the position from guard on top but Arias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14##SUB#
Arias working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Simone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Simone manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Arias keeping moving, preventing Simone from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Arias looking for a guillotine here but Simone defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simone slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arias takes the fight on points by 9 to 7.
After winning the bout, George Arias 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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Event:
CWC 304 - Fiso vs Morrison Jr
Date: May 15, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 28 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 28 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Arias closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Arias lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (0) Ottke
Arias wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving.
Arias looking to pass the guard.
Ottke is controlling Arias's posture.
Arias trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Arias's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (2) Ottke
Ottke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arias swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Ottke has gone for a leg lock! Arias slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ottke's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (4) vs (2) Ottke
Arias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ottke is keeping the position for now.
Arias is working hard here to advance position.
Arias has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Ottke looking for a sweep. Not yet Ottke, not yet.
Arias looking to pass the guard.
Arias wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving. #T2#
Arias won't allow Ottke to sweep him here.
Ottke keeping moving, preventing Arias from controlling successfully.
Arias looking to sit in guard and control but Ottke gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (4) vs (4) Ottke
Ottke looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Arias is trying to keep Ottke in close.
#T3#
Arias 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.
Ottke works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Arias won't allow Ottke to pass to mount.
Ottke controlling the pace.
Ottke is looking to advance position but Arias won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Ottke seems content to control.#T4#
It looks like Ottke might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB2#
Ottke wants to work for an arm triangle but Arias is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Arias trying to control here.
Ottke works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (4) vs (7) Ottke
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ottke takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T5#
Ottke looking to control but Arias is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ottke with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Arias is trying to escape the mount.
Arias prevents Ottke from taking his back.#T6#
Arias has given up his back. Will we see Ottke going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Arias (4) vs (10) Ottke#SUB2#
Ottke looking for the choke from the back.
Arias is keeping busy.
Ottke is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T7#
Arias is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Arias tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ottke looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ottke prevents Arias from getting the reversal.
Ottke controlling from mount.
Ottke wants to control the pace but Arias is squirming around nicely. #T8#
Ottke pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Ottke tries to control but Arias wriggling away.
Ottke might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Arias haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Arias tries to reverse the position but Ottke maintains control.#T9#
Ottke trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Arias tries to reverse the position but Ottke maintains control.
Ottke controlling from the full mount. #T10#
Ottke's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Arias is trying to escape the mount.
Ottke wants to control the action but instead Arias gets a body lock and reverses into Ottke's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (6) vs (10) Ottke
Ottke has control of Arias's left arm, preventing Arias from doing any damage. #T11#
Arias preventing the sweep.
Arias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ottke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ottke working a defensive guard here.
Ottke is adopting a defensive guard.
Arias tries to free his leg and advance position but Ottke is retaining full guard.
Ottke wants to sweep here but Arias controlling him for the moment.
Arias seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T12#
Arias wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving.
Arias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arias is looking to advance position but Ottke has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Arias (6) vs (14) Ottke
Arias is squirming around, avoiding Ottke's attempts to control the action.
Arias sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ottke is trying to control the action in half guard but Arias is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T13#
Still in half guard, Ottke seems content to control.
Arias gets full guard.#SUB#
Arias has his foot on Ottke's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ottke works his way back into a safe position though.
Arias lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (8) vs (14) Ottke
Ottke has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T14#
Arias pushes down on Ottke's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arias seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ottke does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ottke trying to control here.
Ottke is staying active underneath Arias, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Arias wants to pass to mount but Ottke is defending the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ottke wants to improve his position but Arias is controlling well.
Ottke is positioning himself well to prevent Arias advancing to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ottke wins on points by 14 to 8.
A victorious Rolf Ottke thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 303 - Lo vs Silva Jr
Date: May 08, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 27 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 19 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Arias closes the distance and clinches up with Mondragon, looking for a takedown. Arias pushes Mondragon against the cage but Mondragon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mondragon leaves Arias with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Mondragon gets a clinch.
Mondragon is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mondragon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Arias is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Arias. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arias wants to take the fight to the mat but Mondragon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mondragon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Arias is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias stops a takedown attempt from Mondragon.
Mondragon's coach down at London MMA Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mondragon's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Arias prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Mondragon gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arias (0) vs (2) Mondragon#SUB#
Mondragon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Arias has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mondragon has managed to get both his arms back between Arias's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Arias is trying to keep Mondragon in close.
Mondragon is fighting to break Arias's control of his arms but Arias is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Arias had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mondragon defends it easily.#SUB#
Arias looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
Mondragon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mondragon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arias being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Mondragon trying to control but Arias is working from the bottom.
Arias wants to sweep but no luck.
Mondragon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mondragon trying to control but Arias is working from the bottom.
Mondragon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4##SUB#
Arias throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mondragon escapes and throws Arias's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (0) vs (5) Mondragon
Mondragon has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Arias! Score +2 for reaching mount: Arias (0) vs (7) Mondragon
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mondragon tries to control but Arias wriggling away.
Arias tries to control the position but Mondragon now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Arias (0) vs (10) Mondragon#T5#
Arias is really stuck here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
You can see the frustration on Arias's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Mondragon is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Arias is really stuck here.
#T6#
Mondragon is looking to control Arias but Arias is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mondragon is hanging on to Arias's back as he tries to escape.
Arias has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Arias defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Mondragon's arms.
Mondragon wants to control but Arias is keeping busy.#T7#
You can see the frustration on Arias's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Mondragon has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Arias's body.
Arias tries to escape the position.
Mondragon is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T8#
Mondragon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mondragon controlling well, preventing Arias from escaping the position.
Mondragon controlling the position well here. Arias rolled but Mondragon kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Mondragon is trying to control but Arias is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
#T9#
Arias tries to hold on but Mondragon postures up.
Mondragon seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Arias is holding on tight.
Arias is working to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Mondragon controlling the pace for now.
Arias keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mondragon controlling the pace for now.
Mondragon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Arias is looking to escape.
Arias tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T11#
Arias wants to hold on but Mondragon pushes him away.
Mondragon pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Arias has given up his back. Will we see Mondragon going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Arias (0) vs (13) Mondragon
Arias prevents Mondragon from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Mondragon working for a choke but Arias is defending well. #T12#
Will Mondragon go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Arias is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Mondragon.
#T13#
Arias tries to break free.
Mondragon biding his time, controlling Arias.
Mondragon struggling to keep hold of the position.
Arias trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Mondragon is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Arias knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Arias for a finish. #T14#
Arias is really stuck here.
Mondragon struggling to keep hold of the position.
Mondragon has the hooks in. Arias is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mondragon 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mondragon wins on points by 13 to 0.
Esteban Mondragon 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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Event:
CWC 302 - Jabbar vs Dravezesdi
Date: Apr 17, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 27 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 15 losses; Eduardo Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Vieira shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vieira showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arias (0) vs (2) Vieira
Arias has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Vieira slows the pace down in half guard.
Vieira is looking to advance position but Arias won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Vieira is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Arias sees it coming and defends easily.
Vieira wants to control but Arias is keeping him busy. #T1#
Vieira trying to pass the guard but Arias defending well.
Vieira passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (0) vs (5) Vieira
Vieira tries to advance to mount but Arias denies him.
A lull in the action here as Vieira stalls from top position.
Vieira tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T2#
Arias is trying to escape the position but Vieira is controlling the position.
Vieira tries to move to mount but Arias blocks the move with his legs.
Vieira controls the position.
Vieira wants to control but Arias is keeping him busy. #T3#
Arias tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vieira takes a little break here. Arias wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Vieira wants to take a breather but Arias manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Vieira. #T4#
Vieira wants to control from the top but Arias keeps moving.
Arias trying to control the position here. #T5#
Vieira passes Arias's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Vieira passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Arias! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (0) vs (8) Vieira#SUB2#
Vieira moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Arias has worked his arm free - good work by Arias!
Arias is being controlled here. #T6#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arias tries to improve position but can't.
Arias manages to work his way to half guard, despite Vieira's best efforts.
Vieira is trying to control the action in half guard but Arias is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Arias wants to get back to full guard.
Arias has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vieira is working away from the top position though.
Arias is refusing to be controlled, as Vieira sits in half guard. #T7#
Vieira passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Arias! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (0) vs (11) Vieira
Vieira trying to control but Arias is having none of it.
Vieira seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Arias is holding on tight.
Arias is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Vieira has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Arias (0) vs (14) Vieira
Vieira is not going to allow Arias to sit and survive in this position. #T8#
Arias looking very determined here, making life difficult for Vieira.
Arias trying to control the hands but Vieira breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Arias defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Vieira's arms.
Vieira has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Arias's body.
Arias tries to escape but Vieira has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Our spies down at at The Jungle Room inform us that Vieira has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T9##SUB2#
Vieira is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Arias knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Arias for a finish. #SUB2#
Vieira looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Vieira is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Arias has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Vieira is hanging on to Arias's back as he tries to escape.
Vieira looking to hold on to the position here but Arias rolls and ends up regaining guard.
#T10#
Arias is trying to keep Vieira in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vieira looking to sit in guard and control but Arias gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (14) Vieira
Arias preventing the sweep.
Vieira controls Arias momentarily but Arias frees himself. #SUB#
Arias drops back looking for a leg! Vieira is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vieira manages to kick Arias off! Arias jumps back into Vieira's guard.
Vieira controlling Arias's posture. #T11#
Arias wants to control from the top but Vieira keeps moving.
Arias slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (5) vs (14) Vieira
Arias in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Arias trying to control the position but Vieira is working away.
Vieira tries to improve position but can't. #T12##SUB#
Arias goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Vieira rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Arias's guard! Nice work there by Vieira! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (5) vs (16) Vieira
Arias looking to control but Vieira passes into half guard.
Arias won't allow Vieira to pass to mount.
Vieira trying to control from half guard but Arias is working away.
Vieira controlling the pace.
Vieira trying to pass the guard but Arias defending well. #T13#
Vieira is looking to stall here but Arias recovers full guard.
Arias tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Arias looking for a guillotine here but Vieira defends easily.
Vieira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arias swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14#
Arias trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Vieira looking to improve position, pressing down on Arias's thigh with his hand. Arias seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Vieira paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Vieira's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Arias picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). George Arias!
After winning the bout, George Arias 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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Event:
CWC 301 - Halli vs Pavlov
Date: Apr 10, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 27 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 22 losses; Billy Conforto!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jorge Garcia and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Conforto tries to close the distance and clinch but Arias swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Conforto's coach down at Clark's Champion's was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Conforto's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD#
Arias drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Arias (4) vs (0) Conforto
Conforto is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Arias's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Arias passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (7) vs (0) Conforto
Conforto gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Conforto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Conforto is trying to control the position but Arias postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias content to stall in guard here.
Arias tries to free his leg and advance position but Conforto is retaining full guard.
Conforto is trying to keep Arias in close.
#T1#
Conforto 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.
Arias advances to half guard.
Arias performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Arias is just content to waste time from the top position. Conforto takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Arias tries to free his leg and advance position but Conforto is retaining full guard.
Arias stopping the sweep attempt from Conforto.
Arias controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Conforto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Conforto keeping moving, preventing Arias from controlling successfully.
Arias has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2##SUB#
Arias 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.
Arias preventing the sweep.
Arias wants to pass the guard but Conforto is keeping the position.
Arias controlling from the top position.
Conforto 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.
Arias looking to pass the guard.
Arias sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Arias trying to control but Conforto is working from the bottom.
Arias controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Arias looking to pass the guard.
Arias trying to control the position from guard on top but Conforto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Conforto is pulling down on Arias's head. It's preventing any offense from Arias, at least for the moment.
Arias trying to control the position from guard on top but Conforto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Conforto looking to control.
Arias is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
Conforto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Arias is one step ahead there.
Conforto keeping moving, preventing Arias from controlling successfully.
Arias looking to pass the guard.
Arias trying to control but Conforto is working from the bottom. #T5#
Arias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Conforto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Conforto controls Arias momentarily but Arias frees himself.
Arias trying to control but Conforto is working from the bottom.
Arias engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Conforto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Arias is one step ahead there.
Arias seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T6#
Arias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Conforto swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Conforto looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Arias passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (10) vs (0) Conforto
Arias passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Conforto! Score +2 for reaching mount: Arias (12) vs (0) Conforto
Arias looking to control but Conforto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Arias controlling from mount.
Conforto looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Arias (15) vs (0) Conforto#T7##SUB#
Arias has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Conforto defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Conforto tries to roll but Arias sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Conforto fending off the submission attempt from Arias.
Conforto tries to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Arias is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Conforto is defending well though. Arias let's go of the attempt for now.
Conforto wants to control his opponent's hands but Arias gets his hands free. #T8#
Conforto tries to break free.
Arias wants to control the position but Conforto frees himself and scrambles - Arias manages to regain control in side control.
Conforto tries to improve position but can't.
Conforto is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Conforto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Conforto is trying to control but can't.
Conforto wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Conforto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T9#
Arias tries to pass to full mount but Conforto defends it.
Arias wants to control but Conforto is keeping him busy.
Conforto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Arias trying to control the action but Conforto is working from the bottom.
Conforto trying to control here.
Conforto wants to get back to full guard.#T10##SUB#
Arias is working for a submission of some sort.
Conforto wants to control but Arias is keeping busy.
Conforto is refusing to be controlled, as Arias sits in half guard.
Conforto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Conforto.
Arias engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Conforto looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T11#
Arias sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Conforto's guard. #SUB#
Arias is looking for a kimura here.
Arias wants to pass to mount but Conforto is defending the position.
Arias uses his free foot to push down on Conforto's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Conforto. Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (18) vs (0) Conforto
Conforto is working to get back to half guard.
Conforto tries to control the position but Arias now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Arias (21) vs (0) Conforto
Conforto tries to break free.
Arias doesn't have the hooks in and Conforto manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (21) vs (2) Conforto#T12#
Conforto looking to pass the guard.
Conforto sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Arias's guard.
Arias is trying to maintain the position but Conforto is very close to passing his half guard.
Conforto wants to control but Arias is keeping him busy.
Conforto is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Arias has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Conforto is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Conforto is looking for a kimura but Arias is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Conforto to get the leverage.
Arias gets full guard.#T13#
Arias managing to control the position.
Arias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Conforto is one step ahead there.
Conforto wants to control from the top but Arias keeps moving. #SUB#
Conforto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T14#
Arias can't keep his opponent in guard - Conforto advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Conforto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Conforto 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Arias manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arias takes the fight on points by 21 to 2.
George Arias 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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Event:
CWC 285 LA
Date: Dec 05, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 27 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 14 losses; Sid Murrdock!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Murrdock will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Arias shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Murrdock manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (0) Murrdock
Murrdock is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arias trying to control but Murrdock is working from the bottom.
Murrdock is trying to control the position but Arias postures up.
Murrdock looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Murrdock is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Murrdock is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias pushing down on Murrdock's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Murrdock wants to control but Arias is keeping busy.
Arias has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Murrdock is pressing down on Arias's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Murrdock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Arias is one step ahead there.
Arias content to stall in guard here.
Murrdock wants to sweep here but Arias controlling him for the moment.
Arias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murrdock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arias's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Murrdock wants to sweep here but Arias controlling him for the moment.
Murrdock trying to keep a closed guard but Arias is proving a slippery customer.
Arias is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Murrdock wants to sweep but no luck.
Arias looking to pass the guard.
Murrdock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Arias forces his way into half guard.
Murrdock is refusing to be controlled, as Arias sits in half guard.
Murrdock wants to improve his position but Arias is controlling well.
#SUB#
Arias seems to be looking for submissions.
Arias prevents Murrdock from improving his position.#T3#
Arias wants to free his trapped foot but Murrdock is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Murrdock holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The fighters are battling for position here. Murrdock manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Arias tries to free his leg and advance position but Murrdock is retaining full guard.
Arias postures up.
Arias slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (5) vs (0) Murrdock
You can see the frustration on Murrdock's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Murrdock is looking for a sweep.#T4##SUB#
Arias tries for a kimura but Murrdock is defending well.
Arias wants to control but Murrdock is keeping him busy.
Murrdock is looking for a sweep.
Arias just content to control the position.
Arias advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Arias (7) vs (0) Murrdock
Arias fails to advance to Murrdock's back.
Murrdock tries to hold on but Arias postures up.
Murrdock sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T5#
Arias prevents Murrdock from improving his position.
Arias wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murrdock keeps working.
Murrdock is looking to improve his position.
Murrdock trying to control but Arias postures up.
#SUB#
Arias is looking for a kimura but Murrdock is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Arias to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Arias is looking for a kimura here.
Murrdock makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Murrdock.#T6#
Arias trying to control but Murrdock is working from the bottom.
Murrdock looking to control.
Murrdock wants to sweep but no luck.
Arias is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Murrdock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Arias sitting in guard here, content to control.
Arias wants to pass the guard but Murrdock is keeping the position.#T7#
Murrdock 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.
Murrdock is controlling Arias's posture.
Arias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Murrdock keeping moving, preventing Arias from controlling successfully.
Arias postures up.
Arias tries to free his leg and advance position but Murrdock is retaining full guard.
Arias trying to control the position from guard on top but Murrdock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Arias's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Murrdock working a defensive guard here.
Arias trying to control but Murrdock is working from the bottom.
Murrdock being controlled here, momentarily.
Murrdock keeping moving, preventing Arias from controlling successfully.
Arias preventing the sweep. #T9##SUB2#
Murrdock working for a triangle but Arias defends it easily.
Murrdock wants to sweep here but Arias controlling him for the moment.
Arias wants to pass the guard but Murrdock is keeping the position.
Arias sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Arias wants to pass the guard but Murrdock is keeping the position.
Arias advances to half guard.
Murrdock makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Murrdock.#T10#
Arias wants to pass the guard but Murrdock is keeping the position.
Arias sitting in guard here, content to control.
Arias trying to control but Murrdock is working from the bottom.
Murrdock bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Arias's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (7) vs (2) Murrdock
Murrdock wants to control from the top but Arias keeps moving.
Arias is trying to control the position but Murrdock postures up.
Arias pulls Murrdock in close to prevent any damage.
Arias looking to control.
#T11#
Arias keeping full guard, as Murrdock tries to pass.
Arias pulls Murrdock in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Arias has his foot on Murrdock's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Murrdock works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Arias is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Murrdock wants to pass the guard but Arias is keeping the position.#T12#
Murrdock trying to control but Arias is working from the bottom.
Arias keeping full guard, as Murrdock tries to pass.
Arias is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Murrdock wants to control from the top but Arias keeps moving.
Murrdock advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (7) vs (5) Murrdock
Arias is looking to regain half guard here but Murrdock keeps moving and retains side control. #T13#
Murrdock tries to move into full mount but can't pass Arias's legs.
Arias is being controlled here.
Arias tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Murrdock controlling the position.
Murrdock tries to move to mount but Arias blocks the move with his legs.
Murrdock in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T14#
Murrdock wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arias keeps working. #SUB2#
Murrdock looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arias prevents Murrdock from improving position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arias takes the fight on points by 7 to 5.
George Arias 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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Event:
CWC - 283
Date: Nov 21, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 26 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 10 losses; Pavel Savkov!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Arias shoots in and bounces Savkov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (0) Savkov
Arias showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Savkov has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Arias should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Savkov has tightened it up now! Arias should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pavel Savkov! |
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Event:
CWC 279 - Rocky Horror Roll
Date: Oct 31, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 25 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 11 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Mondragon tries to clinch up.
We've been hearing reports that Arias has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL#
Arias clinches.
Mondragon tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Arias pulls guard.
Arias keeping moving, preventing Mondragon from controlling successfully.
Arias wants to sweep here but Mondragon controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Arias escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mondragon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias looking to control but Mondragon passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Mondragon is taking a breather. Arias says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Arias trying to control but Mondragon postures up.
Mondragon is trying to control. Arias wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mondragon is taking a breather. Arias says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Arias is pressing down on Mondragon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mondragon has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at London MMA Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T2##SUB#
Arias looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Arias wants to hit a sweep here but Mondragon passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Arias there! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (0) vs (3) Mondragon
Mondragon content just to control the position here.
Mondragon wants to control the pace but Arias is squirming around nicely.
Mondragon controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Arias is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mondragon controlling from mount.
Arias has given up his back. Will we see Mondragon going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Arias (0) vs (6) Mondragon
Mondragon tries to keep control of the position but Arias is staying busy.#T4#
Arias tries to roll but Mondragon sticks to his back.
Arias trying to control the action but Mondragon just sinks the hooks in.
Arias is keeping busy.
Mondragon is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB2#
Mondragon has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Arias is defending well but eventually Mondragon manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Arias has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Esteban Mondragon!
Esteban Mondragon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 274
Date: Oct 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 7 losses; Joey Simone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 24 losses; George Arias!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Simone has managed to clinch.
Simone tries to pull guard but Arias won't allow it.
Simone is trying to pull guard but Arias turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Simone jumps guard but Arias stands there with Simone around his waist. Simone gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Simone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arias is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Simone is defending well.#TD#
Simone gets control of Arias's arms and successfully pulls guard. Simone will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Arias tries to free his leg and advance position but Simone is retaining full guard.
Simone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Arias engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Arias wants to pass the guard but Simone is keeping the position.
Simone seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Arias won't allow Simone to sweep him here.
My spies in Broken Dragon Rhythm Arts (HQ) 🔥🔥🔥 inform me that Arias has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Simone lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (2) vs (0) Arias#T1#
Simone stays in close to Arias's body and controls the position.
Simone wants to control from the top but Arias keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arias keeping full guard, as Simone tries to pass.
Simone won't allow Arias to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arias keeping moving, preventing Simone from controlling successfully.
Simone controls from within his opponent's guard.
Simone wants to control from the top but Arias keeps moving. #T2#
Simone stays in close to Arias's body and controls the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Arias holds on and takes a little breather.
Simone controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Simone passes into half guard.
Simone trying to mount his opponent but Arias defends it.
Simone not doing much here.
Simone is looking to advance position but Arias won't allow it. #T3#
Simone keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Arias wants to get back to full guard.
Arias works his way to full guard. Good work.
Simone is fighting to break Arias's control of his arms but Arias is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Simone not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Simone wants to control from the top but Arias keeps moving. #T4#
Simone slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Simone (5) vs (0) Arias
Arias gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Simone controlling the action here.
Simone continues to stall.#SUB#
Simone is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Arias sees it coming and defends easily.
Arias moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T5#
Simone is stalling in the full guard.
Simone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simone is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Arias throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Simone trying to control the position from guard on top but Arias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Simone preventing the sweep.
Arias being controlled here, momentarily.
Arias keeping full guard, as Simone tries to pass.
Simone controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Arias is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Simone defends well.
Simone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Simone slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Simone (8) vs (0) Arias#T7#
Arias tries to buck Simone off but Simone is having none of it.
Simone wants to control but Arias is keeping him busy.
Simone tries to move into full mount but can't pass Arias's legs.
Arias tries to buck Simone off but Simone is having none of it.
Simone trying to control the position but Arias is working away.
Arias prevents Simone from improving position. #T8#
Simone controls the position.
Simone'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.
Arias is looking for a sweep.
Simone looking to control but instead Arias has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Arias moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Simone pushing down on Arias's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Simone seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Arias does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Simone trying to control the pace.
Arias trying to control from the bottom.
#T9#
Arias is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Simone is staying active.
Simone wants to take a breather but Arias is having none of it.
Simone is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Simone is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Arias! Score +3 for passing guard: Simone (11) vs (0) Arias
Arias 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: Simone (14) vs (0) Arias
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Arias wants to escape the position.
#T10#
Simone biding his time, looking for the opening.
Simone tries to keep control of the position but Arias is staying busy.
Simone controls the action.
Simone doesn't have the hooks in and Arias manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (14) vs (2) Arias
Simone keeping moving, preventing Arias from controlling successfully.
Simone working a defensive guard here.
Simone keeping moving, preventing Arias from controlling successfully. #T11#
Simone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Simone keeping moving, preventing Arias from controlling successfully.
Simone wants to sweep but no luck.
Simone pulls Arias in close to prevent any damage.
Simone 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.
Simone keeping moving, preventing Arias from controlling successfully.
Arias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simone 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.
Simone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T12#
Arias won't allow Simone to sweep him here.
Arias wants to control from the top but Simone keeps moving.
Arias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simone wants to sweep but no luck.
Arias wants to control from the top but Simone keeps moving.
Arias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simone is keeping the position for now.
Simone trying to keep a closed guard but Arias is proving a slippery customer.
Arias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simone has Arias pulled in close to control his posture. #T13#
Simone looking for a sweep. Not yet Simone, not yet.
Simone is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Arias wants to control from the top but Simone keeps moving. #SUB#
Simone has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Arias can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Arias preventing the sweep. #T14#
Simone lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (16) vs (2) Arias
Arias controlling the position.#SUB2#
Arias is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Arias keeping moving, preventing Simone from controlling successfully.
Simone stands and throws Arias's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Simone (19) vs (2) Arias
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arias manages to work his way to half guard, despite Simone's best efforts.
Simone is taking a breather. Arias says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simone takes the fight on points by 19 to 2.
A very excited looking Joey Simone made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWC 270.5
Date: Sep 26, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 16 losses; Rodrizinho Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 24 losses; George Arias!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Arias pushes Chai up against the cage in a clinch.
Arias stops a takedown attempt from Chai.
Arias changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chai fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Arias stuffs the takedown.
Chai shoots for a takedown but Arias saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodrizinho Chai. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Arias takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Arias has picked Chai up - he's going for a ride! Arias dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (0) vs (2) Arias
Chai trying to control but Arias postures up.
Well, if Arias is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai keeping control of the position.
Chai wants to improve his position but Arias is controlling well.
#T1#
Arias wants to pass the guard but Chai is defending well.
Arias seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Arias is pressing down on Chai's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chai is holding on for now.
Chai is trying is best to control the position here.
Chai has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Arias wants to take a breather but Chai is having none of it.
Chai won't allow Arias to pass to mount.
Chai gets back to full guard.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Arias from controlling successfully. #T2#
My spies in Broken Dragon Rhythm Arts (HQ) 🔥🔥🔥 inform me that Arias has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Chai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Arias's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (2) Arias
Chai looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Arias wants to sweep here but Chai controlling him for the moment.
Chai slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Arias can't keep his opponent in guard - Chai advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3#
Chai is trying to control. Arias wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chai trying to mount his opponent but Arias defends it.
Arias gets full guard.
Arias looking to control.
Chai wants to control from the top but Arias keeps moving. #SUB2#
Arias has his feet on Chai's thighs here. He's pushed Chai off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Chai screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). George Arias!
A victorious George Arias thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 264
Date: Sep 12, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 24 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Marc Read!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Arias fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Read to the ground. Arias is now in Read's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (0) Read
Arias wants to pass the guard but Read is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arias passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (5) vs (0) Read
Arias has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Arias laying and praying for a moment but Read takes advantage and regains half guard.
Read is staying active underneath Arias, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Read keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Arias sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Arias trying to advance position but Read counters by regaining guard.
Our spies down at at Bear Jew's social club inform us that Read has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Arias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arias sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Read's guard.
Arias passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (8) vs (0) Read
Arias takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Arias wants to take Read's back but he can't do it this time. #T2#
Arias looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Arias working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Read sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Arias is keen to just control but Read is a slippery customer.
Arias trying to control from Read's half guard. Read has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arias controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Arias wants to control from the top but Read keeps moving.
Arias wants to pass the guard but Read is keeping the position.
Read wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Arias trying to control the position from guard on top but Read is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Read is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (8) vs (2) Read#T4#
Read stalling.
Arias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Arias is looking to control Read's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Arias avoid being mounted?#T5#
Read content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Arias is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Read pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Arias actively working from the bottom here.
Read content to control rather than advance. #T6##SUB#
Arias looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, if Read is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Read tries to pass the half guard into mount. Arias knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Arias wants to improve his position but Read is controlling well.
#T7#
Arias works his way to full guard. Good work.
Arias looking to control.
Read controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Arias not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T8#
Read sitting in guard here, content to control.
Read sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Arias's guard.
Read is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Arias tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Read has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (8) vs (5) Read
Read sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T9#
Arias is desperately trying to improve his position but Read has a good base and remains in mount.
Read content just to control the position here.
Arias is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T10#
Arias keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Arias is squirming around, avoiding Read's attempts to control the action.
Arias tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Arias wants to control but Read is having none of it.
Arias can't escape the position.
#T11#
Read avoids the attempt from Arias to control.
Arias is trying desperately to improve position.
Read can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Arias is looking to escape.
Read controlling his opponent.
Arias really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T12#
Arias is working hard here to advance position.
Arias doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Read wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Read controlling the position easily from mount. #T13#
Arias really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Read controlling from the full mount.
Arias is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T14#
Arias sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Read is controlling the pace.
It looks like Read might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arias has a hand on Read's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Read takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (8) vs (8) Read
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Arias gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Arias takes the fight on points by 9 to 8.
A very excited looking George Arias made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWC 258
Date: Aug 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Fredrik Stenberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 23 losses; George Arias!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Arias looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Stenberg (0) vs (2) Arias
Arias stopping the sweep attempt from Stenberg.
Arias pushing down on Stenberg's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stenberg manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
My spies in Broken Dragon Rhythm Arts (HQ) 🔥🔥🔥 inform me that Arias has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stenberg wants to sweep here but Arias controlling him for the moment.
Stenberg has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Arias tries to free his leg and advance position but Stenberg is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stenberg looking to control.
Arias forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Arias 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Arias is looking for a kimura here.
#T1#
Stenberg tries to get to full guard but Arias has control of the leg.
Stenberg won't allow Arias to pass to mount.
Stenberg tries to roll over but Arias keeps him under control.
Stenberg is not content to let Arias control the position.
Stenberg keeping control of the position. #T2#
Stenberg is trying to control but can't.
Arias trying to mount his opponent but Stenberg defends it.
Arias wants to take a breather but Stenberg is having none of it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stenberg is looking to improve his position.
Stenberg trying to control here.
Stenberg is refusing to be controlled, as Arias sits in half guard.
Stenberg gets full guard.#T3#
Stenberg is looking to sweep but instead, Arias has passed into half guard.
Stenberg wants to control the action here but instead Arias manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Stenberg (0) vs (5) Arias
Arias trying to control but Stenberg is having none of it.
Arias controlling the position easily from mount.
Arias trying to control but Stenberg is having none of it.
Stenberg is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
Stenberg manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Stenberg gets back to full guard.
Arias trying to control the position from guard on top but Stenberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arias is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Stenberg is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Arias is aware though and is defending well.
Stenberg trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Arias got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stenberg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Arias has managed to get both his arms back between Stenberg's legs - danger averted.
Arias trying to control the position from guard on top but Stenberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Arias content to stall in guard here.
Arias trying to control but Stenberg is working from the bottom.
Arias controlling from the top position.
Arias wants to pass the guard but Stenberg is keeping the position.
Arias postures up.
Stenberg keeping full guard, as Arias tries to pass. #T6#
Arias is still trying to improve position.
Arias engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Arias looking to sit in guard and control but Stenberg gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stenberg (2) vs (5) Arias
Stenberg wants to control from the top but Arias keeps moving.
Arias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stenberg wants to pass the guard but Arias is keeping the position.#T7#
Stenberg trying to move into half guard but instead Arias has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stenberg (2) vs (7) Arias
Stenberg controlling the position.
Arias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stenberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arias trying to control the position from guard on top but Stenberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arias postures up.
Arias looking to pass the guard.
Stenberg working a defensive guard here.
Stenberg managing to control the position. #SUB#
Stenberg looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T8#
Arias postures up.
Arias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stenberg is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stenberg is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stenberg (4) vs (7) Arias
Stenberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Arias is retaining full guard.
Arias not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stenberg wants to control from the top but Arias keeps moving.
Arias is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Arias has his foot on Stenberg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stenberg works his way back into a safe position though.#T9#
Stenberg is fighting to break Arias's control of his arms but Arias is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Stenberg looking to sit in guard and control but Arias gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stenberg (4) vs (9) Arias
Arias is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stenberg is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stenberg (6) vs (9) Arias
Arias keeping moving, preventing Stenberg from controlling successfully.
Stenberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Arias is retaining full guard.
Arias is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Stenberg is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T10#
Arias wants to sweep here but Stenberg controlling him for the moment.
Arias working a defensive guard here.
Stenberg controls from within his opponent's guard.
Arias tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T11##SUB2#
Arias is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stenberg defends well.
Stenberg sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Arias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stenberg is one step ahead there.
Stenberg stands and throws Arias's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Stenberg (9) vs (9) Arias
Stenberg wants to control but Arias is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Stenberg tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T12#
Arias is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Stenberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arias keeps working.
Well,Stenberg is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Stenberg taking a breather here. #T13##SUB#
Stenberg is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Arias looks calm but he's in trouble here. Stenberg gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Arias is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Stenberg lets go of the hold and Arias can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fredrik Stenberg!
After the fight, Fredrik Stenberg was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
CWC 251
Date: Aug 15, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Guido Turturro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 23 losses; George Arias!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Arias scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Turturro (0) vs (4) Arias
Turturro can't do much from the bottom here.
Turturro's coaches at AREA 51 have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Arias tries to advance to mount but Turturro denies him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Arias is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Turturro knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Arias working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Turturro (0) vs (6) Arias
Turturro tries to lock up and control but Arias gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T1#
Arias takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Arias tries to control but Turturro wriggling away.
Turturro tries to hold on but Arias pushes him away.
Arias wants to control the pace but Turturro is squirming around nicely.
Turturro keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Arias pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Arias takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
Turturro manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Turturro is trying to control but can't.
Arias is taking a breather. Turturro says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Turturro wants to improve his position but Arias is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Arias wants to work for an arm triangle but Turturro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Arias trying to control from half guard but Turturro is working away.
My spies in Dragon Broken Rhythm Arts (HQ) 🔥🔥🔥 inform me that Arias has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T3#
Arias is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Turturro! Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (0) vs (9) Arias
Turturro is looking to improve his position but Arias isn't that keen on the idea.
Turturro wants to hold on but Arias pushes him away.
Arias looking to control and managing it successfully.
Arias with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Turturro wants to control but Arias is having none of it.#T4#
Turturro is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Arias controlling from mount.
Arias looking to control but Turturro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Arias prevents Turturro from getting the reversal.
Arias tries to control but Turturro wriggling away.
Arias controlling from the full mount.
Turturro is trying to escape the mount but Arias keeps good control and instead manages to take Turturro's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Turturro (0) vs (12) Arias#T5##SUB2#
Arias looking to break Turturro's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Turturro remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Arias will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Arias tries to get the hooks in deep but Turturro pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Arias is working for a rear naked choke. Turturro is not defending it well and Arias has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Turturro refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Turturro's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). George Arias!
A victorious George Arias thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CACC 243
Date: Aug 08, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 22 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Will Rock!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Arias fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Arias closes the distance and pushes Rock back into the cage.#TD2#
Rock gets control of Arias's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rock will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Arias wants to control from the top but Rock keeps moving.
Arias slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (3) vs (0) Rock#SUB#
Arias wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rock, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Arias has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rock can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Rock regains half guard.
Arias controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rock tries to get to full guard but Arias has control of the leg.
Arias tries to pass to full mount but Rock defends it. #T2#
Rock is refusing to be controlled, as Arias sits in half guard. #SUB#
Arias is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Rock still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Rock has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Arias (3) vs (4) Rock#SUB2#
Rock is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Arias has escaped the position, nice work there.
Arias wants to control but Rock postures up.
Arias seems a little lost for a moment, as Rock dominates the positioning.#T3#
Rock wants to control but Arias is keeping him busy.
Arias is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rock's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rock is keen to just control but Arias is a slippery customer.
Arias is looking to improve his position.
Rock sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rock is thwarting Arias's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Rock seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Arias does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Arias is looking to control Rock's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Arias avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Rock is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Rock is working for a kimura but Arias is defending it quite comfortably.
#T5#
Rock trying to control the action but Arias is working from the bottom.
Arias tries to get to full guard but Rock has control of the leg.
Arias is not content to let Rock control the position.
Rock is thwarting Arias's attempts to control the position.#T6##SUB#
Arias actively working from the bottom here.
Rock controlling the pace.
Arias has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rock is working away from the top position though.
Rock trying to control from half guard but Arias is working away. #T7#
Rock might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Arias haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Arias is defending against the submission attempts here by Rock.
Arias is pressing down on Rock's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Arias keeping moving, preventing Rock from controlling successfully. #T8#
Rock is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Rock wants to pass the guard but Arias is keeping the position.
Rock sitting in guard here, content to control.
Arias managing to control the position. #T9#
Rock trying to control but Arias is working from the bottom.
Rock passes into half guard.
Arias wants to get back to full guard but Rock has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (3) vs (7) Rock
Rock looking to control but Arias is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Arias tries to hold on but Rock pushes him away. #T10#
Rock trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rock controlling from mount.
Rock trying to control but Arias is having none of it. #T11#
Arias wants to hold on but Rock pushes him away.
Rock trying to control but Arias is having none of it.
Rock controlling his opponent.
Arias is looking to get to half guard.
Rock content just to control the position here. #T12#
Arias working to try and regain half guard.
Arias wants to control but Rock is having none of it.
Rock wants to control the pace but Arias is squirming around nicely. #T13#
Rock content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Rock swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Arias is now in Rock's guard. A big mistake from Rock there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (5) vs (7) Rock
Arias is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Arias seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rock for as long as he can get away with.#T14#
Rock 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.
Arias is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rock is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Arias is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rock is still trying to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rock wins on points by 7 to 5.
After the fight, Will Rock was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
CWC 231
Date: Jul 25, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 21 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Bazar Al Jhit!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Arias stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Arias wants it to stay on the feet.
Arias appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Al Jhit tries to clinch there but Arias circles away.
Al Jhit shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Arias defends it nicely.#TD#
Arias closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Al Jhit to the mat! Al Jhit manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (0) Al Jhit#SUB#
Arias drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Al Jhit manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Arias has Al Jhit in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (2) Al Jhit
Al Jhit looking to sit in guard and control but Arias gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (4) vs (2) Al Jhit
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Al Jhit is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Arias has his hands clasped together but Al Jhit extends and breaks Arias's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Al Jhit.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bazar Al Jhit!
A victorious Bazar Al Jhit thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 226
Date: Jul 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 21 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 12 losses; Morrison Lee!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Arias shoots in but Lee avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Arias fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Lee closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Arias to the mat! Arias manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arias (0) vs (2) Lee
Lee wants to pass the guard but Arias is keeping the position.
Lee wants to control from the top but Arias keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias looking for a sweep. Not yet Arias, not yet.
Lee content to stall in guard here.
Arias looking for a sweep. Not yet Arias, not yet. #T1##SUB#
Arias is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lee is aware though and is defending well.
Lee is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lee advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (0) vs (5) Lee
Lee tries to advance to mount but can't.
Arias is looking for a sweep.
Lee is trying to move to mount but Arias reverses beautifully and ends up in Lee's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (5) Lee
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee 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.#T2#
Arias content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Lee working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Arias has passed into half guard!
Arias wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working.
Arias stalling away here and it's allowed Lee to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T3#
Lee wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Lee looking for a guillotine here but Arias defends easily.
Lee is trying to keep Arias in close.
Arias preventing the sweep.
Arias looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Arias passes Lee's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4#
Arias wants to free his trapped foot but Lee is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lee is looking to improve his position.
Arias is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Arias seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Arias tries to pass to full mount but Lee defends it.
Arias is working hard here to advance position.#T5#
Lee moves into full guard.
Arias advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (5) vs (5) Lee
Lee tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Arias wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lee manages to get back to half guard.
Lee works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lee manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Arias manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (5) vs (7) Lee
Arias is adopting a defensive guard.
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Arias.#T6#
Arias keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Arias holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Arias looking for a guillotine here but Lee defends easily.
Arias is trying to keep Lee in close.
Lee passes Arias's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lee performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T7##SUB2#
Lee wants to work for an arm triangle but Arias is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Arias is trying to maintain the position but Lee is very close to passing his half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lee in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Lee is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Arias doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lee.
Lee is pressing down on Arias's thigh, looking to free his foot. Arias is holding on for now. #T8#
Lee is looking to take a break and control but Arias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Arias trying to control but Lee postures up.
Arias wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee wants to control but Arias is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Lee is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Arias doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lee.
Arias is not content to let Lee control the position.#T9#
Arias is looking to control Lee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Arias avoid being mounted?
Lee wants to pass to mount but Arias is defending the position.
Lee is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T10#
Arias is controlling Lee's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Arias trying to control from the bottom.
Arias is staying active underneath Lee, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Arias is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lee's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lee's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Arias (9) vs (7) Lee#SUB#
Arias is looking for a choke. Lee gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Lee manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (9) vs (9) Lee
Lee slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T11#
Arias looking to control.
Arias looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Arias working a defensive guard but Lee manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (9) vs (12) Lee
Arias is looking for a sweep.
Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arias keeps working. #SUB2#
Lee tries for a kimura but Arias is defending well. #T12#
Arias wants to control but Lee postures up.
Arias tries to buck Lee off but Lee is having none of it.
Arias is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lee off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Arias (13) vs (12) Lee
Lee can't escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Arias's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Lee 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.#SUB#
Arias working for the choke. #T13##SUB#
Arias is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Lee is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). George Arias!
George Arias decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 222
Date: Jul 04, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Joe Gatsby! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 21 losses; George Arias!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Arias closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Arias has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gatsby clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gatsby (0) vs (4) Arias
Gatsby tries to escape the position.
Will Arias go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Arias is hanging on to Gatsby's back as he tries to escape.
Well, with Arias on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Gatsby is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Arias not allowing Gatsby to control his hands.
Arias is hanging on to Gatsby's back as he tries to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Arias looking for the RNC.
Gatsby trying to control the hands but Arias won't let him.
Gatsby is trying to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Arias tries to get the hooks in deep but Gatsby pushed the leg off.
Gatsby just trying to survive but Arias is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Gatsby tries to break free.
Arias trying to control momentarily.
#SUB2#
Arias is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Gatsby wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Arias working for a choke but Gatsby is defending well.
Gatsby is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T2#
Arias controlling the position well here. Gatsby rolled but Arias kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB2#
Arias working for the choke.
Arias trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Gatsby looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T3##SUB2#
Arias looking to break Gatsby's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Gatsby remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Arias will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
My spies in (HQ) W.C.D.A 🔥🔥🔥 inform me that Arias has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gatsby can't escape the position.
Arias controls the action.#SUB2#
Gatsby showing good submission defense here.
Gatsby rolls, trying to escape but Arias keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Arias has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Gatsby has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gatsby looking very determined here, making life difficult for Arias.
#T4#
Arias avoiding Gatsby 's attempts to control his hands.
Will Arias go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Gatsby is in bad spot here.
Arias struggling to keep hold of the position.
Gatsby tries to escape the position.
Gatsby manages to reverse the position and now he's in Arias's guard. Nice work there by Gatsby.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gatsby (2) vs (4) Arias#SUB2#
Gatsby avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T5##SUB2#
Arias had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gatsby defends it easily.
Gatsby trying to control but Arias is working from the bottom.
Arias looking for a sweep. Not yet Arias, not yet.
Gatsby trying to control the position from guard on top but Arias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gatsby preventing the sweep.
Arias is trying to keep Gatsby in close.
Arias pulls Gatsby in close to his closed guard and prevents Gatsby from doing any damage or advancing position.#T6##SUB2#
Arias looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gatsby slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Arias looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gatsby trying to control but Arias is working from the bottom.
Gatsby pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arias is keeping the position for now.
Arias lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gatsby (2) vs (6) Arias#T7#
Gatsby is trying to control the position but Arias postures up.
Arias trying to control but Gatsby is working from the bottom.
Arias looking to pass the guard.
Arias trying to control the position from guard on top but Gatsby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arias passes into half guard.
Arias is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gatsby (2) vs (9) Arias#T8#
Gatsby bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gatsby (4) vs (9) Arias
Arias seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Arias looking for a sweep. Not yet Arias, not yet.
Gatsby looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Arias has an active guard here but Gatsby has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Gatsby is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T9#
Gatsby is thwarting Arias's attempts to control the position.
Gatsby trying to control from half guard but Arias is working away.
Arias trying to control from the bottom.
Arias is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Gatsby is staying active.
Gatsby wants to take a breather but Arias is having none of it. #SUB#
Gatsby is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Arias looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T10#
Arias wants to get back to full guard.
Arias moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gatsby advances to half guard. #SUB#
Gatsby is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Arias sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Arias manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Arias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gatsby is one step ahead there.
Gatsby stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arias swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11##SUB2#
Arias is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gatsby tries to free his leg and advance position but Arias is retaining full guard.
Arias is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gatsby has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Arias is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Arias keeping moving, preventing Gatsby from controlling successfully.
Gatsby controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T12#
Arias controls Gatsby momentarily but Gatsby frees himself.
Gatsby stopping the sweep attempt from Arias.
Gatsby wants to control from the top but Arias keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Arias is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gatsby (4) vs (11) Arias
Arias controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gatsby is trying to control the position but Arias postures up.
Gatsby lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gatsby (6) vs (11) Arias
Gatsby wants to control from the top but Arias keeps moving.
Arias looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T13#
Gatsby wants to control from the top but Arias keeps moving. #SUB2#
Arias is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gatsby pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arias is keeping the position for now.
Gatsby wants to control from the top but Arias keeps moving.
Gatsby looking to pass the guard.
Arias is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T14#
Gatsby trying to control but Arias is working from the bottom.
Gatsby pushing down on Arias's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Gatsby is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Gatsby trying to work for an americana but Arias has managed to regain full guard.
#SUB2#
Arias is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gatsby defends well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gatsby slips nicely into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arias wins on points by 11 to 6.
George Arias thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CACC 211
Date: Jun 20, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Caius Cosades! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 20 losses; George Arias!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Cosades shoots in for a double leg but Arias sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cosades shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Cosades scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cosades (2) vs (0) Arias
Arias is looking to control Cosades's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Arias avoid being mounted?
Arias is looking to get back to full guard here but Cosades has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (5) vs (0) Arias#SUB#
Cosades tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Arias regains half guard.
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.
Arias trying to control but Cosades postures up.
#SUB2#
Arias is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cosades pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Arias wants to improve his position but Cosades is controlling well.
#SUB#
Cosades seems to be working for a kimura but Arias defends the submission attempt.
Arias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Cosades is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Arias is just riding it out for now. Cosades eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are battling for position here. Arias manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Arias keeping full guard, as Cosades tries to pass. #SUB2#
Cosades avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cosades pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arias is keeping the position for now.
Cosades preventing the sweep.
Cosades is pushing down on Arias's leg trying to pass to half guard. Arias is fighting to maintain full guard but Cosades has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Cosades is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Arias to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Arias tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Cosades pushes down on Arias's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Arias trying to control from the bottom.
Arias has a hand on Cosades's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Cosades takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (8) vs (0) Arias
Cosades wants to control the pace but Arias is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Cosades looking to secure an arm triangle but Arias defends it well. #SUB#
Cosades wants to finish this one by submission but Arias is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Cosades.
Arias can't escape the position.
#T4#
Arias sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cosades is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Arias! Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (11) vs (0) Arias
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Cosades working for a submission but Arias is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Cosades wants to finish this one by submission but Arias is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Cosades.
Arias is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Cosades looking to secure an arm triangle but Arias defends it well.
Cosades wants to control the pace but Arias is squirming around nicely. #T5##SUB#
Cosades jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Arias is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Arias and Cosades has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Arias is trying to improve his position.
Arias is trying to work for a sweep but Cosades has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Cosades (13) vs (0) Arias
Arias is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Arias is trying to escape the mount.
Arias manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Cosades wants to work for an arm triangle but Arias is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T6#
Arias trying to hold on to Cosades's head to control him but Cosades postures up.
Arias tries to get to full guard but Cosades has control of the leg.
Arias regains full guard. Nicely done.
Arias is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (13) vs (2) Arias#SUB#
Cosades looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Arias seems to be working for a kimura but Cosades defends the submission attempt.#T7#
Cosades won't allow Arias to pass to mount.
Cosades is staying active underneath Arias, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cosades slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cosades looking to hit a scissor sweep but Arias is one step ahead there.
Arias's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Arias wants to pass the guard but Cosades is keeping the position.
My spies in (HQ) W.C.D.A 🔥🔥🔥 inform me that Arias has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Cosades wants to sweep but no luck. #T8#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cosades is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (15) vs (2) Arias
Cosades passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (18) vs (2) Arias
Arias is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Cosades is trying to get an arm triangle but Arias is defending well.
Cosades tries to advance to mount but Arias instead regains half guard.
Cosades wants to pass the guard but Arias is defending well. #T9#
Arias gets full guard.
Cosades trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cosades trying to control the position from guard on top but Arias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arias is looking to sweep but instead, Cosades has passed into half guard.
Arias regains full guard. Nicely done. #T10#
Arias controlling Cosades's posture.
Arias is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (18) vs (4) Arias
Cosades is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cosades manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Arias stopping the sweep attempt from Cosades.
Arias looking to pass the guard.
Arias wants to control from the top but Cosades keeps moving. #T11#
Arias looking to sit in guard and control but Cosades gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (20) vs (4) Arias
Cosades passes Arias's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Arias gets back to full guard.
Arias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cosades is one step ahead there.
Cosades looking to pass the guard. #T12#
Cosades trying to control the position from guard on top but Arias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arias is trying to control the position but Cosades postures up.
Cosades tries to free his leg and advance position but Arias is retaining full guard.
Arias lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (20) vs (6) Arias
Arias wants to control from the top but Cosades keeps moving.
Arias is looking to advance position but Cosades has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cosades (24) vs (6) Arias#SUB#
Cosades looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T13##SUB#
Cosades looking to secure an arm triangle but Arias defends it well.
Arias is trying desperately to improve position.
Cosades wants to control the pace but Arias is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Cosades jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Arias manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Cosades gets to mount! Arias was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Cosades (26) vs (6) Arias#T14#
Cosades is stalling here but it's allowed Arias to get half guard.
#SUB#
Cosades is trying to work for a kimura but Arias is defending well.
Cosades moves into full mount! Arias won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (29) vs (6) Arias
Arias tries to lock up and control but Cosades gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arias manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Arias is trying to maintain the position but Cosades is very close to passing his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cosades takes the fight on points by 29 to 6.
After winning the bout, Caius Cosades 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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Event:
CACC Rio
Date: Jun 06, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Koryu Miyagi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 20 losses; George Arias!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Arias gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Miyagi (0) vs (4) Arias
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miyagi is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#SUB2#
Arias working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Miyagi is trying to improve his position.
Arias is looking to take a break and control but Miyagi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Arias looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miyagi can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Miyagi is looking for a sweep.
Arias tries to advance to mount but can't.
Miyagi tries to bench press Arias off him but Arias keeps the position.
Arias tries to move to mount but Miyagi blocks the move with his legs.
Arias works to advance to full mount. Miyagi defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Miyagi (0) vs (6) Arias
Arias controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Arias seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Miyagi is holding on tight.
Arias trying to control but Miyagi is having none of it. #SUB2#
Arias is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Miyagi is surviving well by controlling Arias's body position as best he can.
Miyagi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Arias can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Miyagi is looking to escape.
Miyagi is trying to escape the mount.
Miyagi is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at SSJ Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T3##SUB2#
Arias with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Arias with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Arias looking to control but Miyagi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Miyagi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Miyagi has given up his back here. Will Arias look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Miyagi (0) vs (9) Arias
Miyagi wants to escape the position.
Arias biding his time, controlling Miyagi.
Well, with Arias on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Miyagi is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Arias is trying to stick to Miyagi's back but Miyagi is turning into Arias. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Arias's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Miyagi. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (2) vs (9) Arias
Miyagi tries to free his leg and advance position but Arias is retaining full guard.
Miyagi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (5) vs (9) Arias
Arias tries to buck Miyagi off but Miyagi is having none of it.#T5#
Arias is being controlled here.
Miyagi tries to advance to mount but can't.
Arias tries to improve position but can't.
Miyagi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arias keeps working.
Arias manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Arias gets back to full guard.
Arias looking for a sweep. Not yet Arias, not yet.
Arias is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Miyagi trying to control but Arias is working from the bottom.
Miyagi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T6#
Arias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miyagi is one step ahead there.
Miyagi passes into half guard.
Arias moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Miyagi stopping the sweep attempt from Arias.
Miyagi passes Arias's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Miyagi is looking to take a break and control but Arias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T7#
Miyagi is looking to pass Arias's guard but actually Arias recovers to full guard.
Arias controls Miyagi momentarily but Miyagi frees himself. #SUB2#
Arias is looking for a triangle but Miyagi pushes his legs off easily.
Miyagi trying to control but Arias is working from the bottom.
Miyagi controlling from the top position.
Arias looking to control.
#T8#
Miyagi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Miyagi slips nicely into half guard.
Miyagi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Arias is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Miyagi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Miyagi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Miyagi (5) vs (13) Arias#SUB2#
Arias working for the choke.
Miyagi tries to roll but Arias sticks to his back.
Miyagi looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T9##SUB2#
Arias is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Miyagi has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Arias is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Miyagi trying to control the hands but Arias breaks the grip.
Arias biding his time, looking for the opening.
Miyagi tries to escape but Arias has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Miyagi trying to control the position but Arias manages to sink in the hooks. #T10#
Arias tries to keep control of the position but Miyagi is staying busy.
Arias keeps control of the position as Miyagi tries to break free.
Arias is controlling the position but Miyagi somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Arias slows the pace down in half guard.
Arias wants to pass the guard but Miyagi is defending well.
Miyagi wants to get back to full guard.#T11#
Miyagi trying to hold on to Arias's head to control him but Arias postures up.
#SUB2#
Arias is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Miyagi is looking to improve his position.
Arias is looking to take a break and control but Miyagi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Arias wants to pass to mount but Miyagi is defending the position.
Arias trying to control from half guard but Miyagi is working away. #T12#
Miyagi is trying to maintain the position but Arias is very close to passing his half guard.
Miyagi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Miyagi wants to get back to full guard.
My spies in (HQ) W.C.D.A 🔥🔥🔥 inform me that Arias has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Miyagi is trying to maintain the position but Arias is very close to passing his half guard.
Arias is trying to control. Miyagi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Miyagi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Miyagi has control of Arias's left arm, preventing Arias from doing any damage. #T13#
Miyagi is trying to keep Arias in close.
Miyagi keeping full guard, as Arias tries to pass.
Arias is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Miyagi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Arias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miyagi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14#
Arias postures up.
Miyagi looking for a sweep. Not yet Miyagi, not yet.
Miyagi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Arias wants to pass the guard but Miyagi is keeping the position.
Miyagi is pulling down on Arias's head. It's preventing any offense from Arias, at least for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arias not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arias wins on points by 13 to 5.
After winning the bout, George Arias thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Koryu Miyagi spoke after the fight, saying 'Ill train smarter and harder next time, so i come back stronger than ever!'. |
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Event:
CACC 200: Ribbler vs Azaryan
Date: May 23, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 19 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Juu Dyon!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dyon with a poor takedown #CL#
and Arias counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've been hearing reports that Arias has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD2#
Dyon manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Dyon wants to control the position but Arias says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Dyon is looking for a sweep. Arias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Arias trying to mount his opponent but Dyon defends it.
Dyon is trying to control but can't.
Arias controlling the pace.
Arias wants to take a breather but Dyon is having none of it.
Arias wants to pass to mount but Dyon is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Dyon won't allow Arias to pass to mount.
Dyon trying to control here.
Dyon manages to get to full guard.
Arias trying to control but Dyon is working from the bottom.
Our spies down at at The Sparring Cages inform us that Dyon has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T2##SUB2#
Dyon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Arias passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (3) vs (0) Dyon#SUB#
Arias looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dyon is trying to get back to half guard.
Arias trying to control the action but Dyon is working from the bottom. #T3#
Dyon is looking to regain half guard here but Arias keeps moving and retains side control.
Dyon can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Arias is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dyon has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dyon tries to buck Arias off but Arias is having none of it.#SUB#
Arias tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
Dyon tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Arias presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Arias (5) vs (0) Dyon
Arias trying to control but Dyon is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Arias wants to take Dyon's back here but Dyon is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Dyon is trying desperately to improve position.
Arias wants to take his opponent's back but Dyon doesn't allow it. #T5#
Arias avoids the attempt from Dyon to control.
Dyon is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Arias is staying active.
Arias trying to control but Dyon is having none of it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Arias prevents Dyon from getting the reversal.#T6#
Dyon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dyon wants to control but Arias is having none of it.
Arias takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Arias looking to control but Dyon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Arias has hold of Dyon's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Dyon manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Arias prevents Dyon from getting the reversal.
Arias fails to take his opponent's back. #T7##SUB#
Arias jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Dyon is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Dyon and Arias has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Arias trying to control the action but Dyon is working from the bottom.
Arias working away.
Dyon gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Arias seems to be looking for submissions.
Arias is trying to control. Dyon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T8#
Dyon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Arias is working away from the top position though.
Dyon tries to roll over but Arias keeps him under control.
Arias trying to control the action but Dyon is working from the bottom.
Arias is thwarting Dyon's attempts to control the position.
Dyon won't allow Arias to pass to mount. #T9##SUB#
Arias is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Arias wants to free his trapped foot but Dyon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dyon is doing well to control the position and prevent Arias from advancing to side control.
Dyon wants to control but Arias is keeping busy.
Dyon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dyon is trying to keep Arias in close.
#T10##SUB2#
Dyon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Arias can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Arias trying to control the position from guard on top but Dyon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dyon trying to control the position.
Arias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dyon is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Dyon looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Arias is defending well. Dyon quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Arias has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Dyon celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Juu Dyon!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Juu Dyon waved his t-shirt featuring Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
CACC 193: Steel vs Arias
Date: Apr 25, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 10 losses; Bjj Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 18 losses; George Arias!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Steel enables Arias to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Steel manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel (0) vs (2) Arias
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Steel holds on and takes a little breather.
Arias tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard.
Steel is trying to control the position but Arias postures up.
Arias forces his way into half guard.
Arias trying to pass the guard but Steel defending well.
Steel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Arias prevents Steel from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel keeping hold of Arias's head, controlling as best he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Arias is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1#
Arias wants to pass to mount but Steel is defending the position. #SUB2#
Arias is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Arias is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Arias frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (0) vs (5) Arias#T2#
Arias is trying to take his opponent's back.
Steel really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Arias avoids the attempt from Steel to control.
Arias tries to take his opponent's back but Steel turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (2) vs (5) Arias
Arias pulls Steel in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Arias is trying to control the position but Steel postures up.
Steel being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Arias working for a triangle but Steel defends it easily.
Arias can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Steel controls the pace.#T4#
Arias tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Arias throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Arias pulls Steel in to control the position.
Steel wants to pass the guard but Arias is keeping the position.
Steel stopping the sweep attempt from Arias.
Arias trying to control the position.
Arias keeping full guard, as Steel tries to pass. #T5#
Arias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Steel trying to control but Arias is working from the bottom.
Arias trying to control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Arias wants to hit a sweep here but Steel passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Arias there! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (5) vs (5) Arias
Steel tries to control but Arias wriggling away.
Arias is trying desperately to improve position.#T6#
Steel wants to control the pace but Arias is squirming around nicely.
Arias working to try and regain half guard.
Arias manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Arias regains full guard. Nicely done. #T7#
Steel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Arias is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Arias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arias looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Arias being controlled here, momentarily.
Steel stopping the sweep attempt from Arias.#T8##SUB2#
Arias has his foot on Steel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Steel works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Arias had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Steel defends it easily.
Arias keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
Arias 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.
Arias not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Steel looking to pass the guard. #T9#
Steel is working hard here to advance position.
Steel wants to control from the top but Arias keeps moving.
Arias wants to sweep but no luck.
Steel trying to control but Arias is working from the bottom.
Arias is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Arias looking for a guillotine here but Steel defends easily.
Arias keeping full guard, as Steel tries to pass. #T10##SUB2#
Steel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Arias has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Steel has managed to get both his arms back between Arias's legs - danger averted.
Steel trying to control but Arias is working from the bottom.
Arias controls Steel momentarily but Steel frees himself. #T11#
Arias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Steel postures up.
Arias looking for a sweep. Not yet Arias, not yet. #SUB2#
Arias escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Steel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Arias controlling the position.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Arias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arias looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Steel puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Steel wants to take a breather but Arias is having none of it. #T12#
Steel moves into full mount! Arias won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (8) vs (5) Arias
Steel controlling from the full mount.
Arias is working to get back to half guard.
Arias wants to control but Steel is having none of it.
Steel trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T13#
Arias regains half guard.
Arias tries to roll over but Steel keeps him under control.
Well, if Steel is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Arias is looking to improve his position.
Arias trying to control but Steel postures up.
#T14#
Steel wants to control but Arias is keeping him busy.
Steel wants to pass to mount but Arias is defending the position.
Steel stalling.
Arias wants to get back to full guard but Steel has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (11) vs (5) Arias
Arias tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Steel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel takes the fight on points by 11 to 5.
Bjj Steel retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Bjj Steel made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CACC 191: Arias vs Ottke
Date: Apr 18, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 18 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 13 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Ottke closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Arias's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arias (0) vs (2) Ottke
Ottke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arias is pulling down on Ottke's head. It's preventing any offense from Ottke, at least for the moment.
Ottke controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ottke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arias has Ottke pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke passes Arias's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Arias is looking to improve his position.
Ottke performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
Ottke is keen to just control but Arias is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Ottke 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.
Arias gets full guard.
Arias wants to sweep but no luck.
Arias is working hard here to advance position.
Arias keeping moving, preventing Ottke from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB#
Arias throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Arias keeping moving, preventing Ottke from controlling successfully.
Ottke looking to sit in guard and control but Arias gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (2) Ottke
Arias sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ottke keeping full guard, as Arias tries to pass. #T3##SUB2#
Ottke is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Arias defends well.
We've been hearing good reports from Arias's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Arias works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ottke wants to get back to full guard.
Arias tries to pass to full mount but Ottke defends it.
Ottke trying to control but Arias postures up.
Ottke is in trouble now - Arias has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (5) vs (2) Ottke#T4#
Arias wants to take Ottke's back but he can't do it this time. #SUB#
Arias working for a guillotine from mount but Ottke is in no mood to give up.
Ottke slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Ottke looking for submissions off his back.
Ottke is not content to let Arias control the position.#T5#
Ottke is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB#
Arias seems to be looking for submissions.
Ottke is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Arias's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Arias's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Arias (5) vs (6) Ottke
Arias trying to control the hands but Ottke won't let him.
Ottke doesn't have the hooks in and Arias manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (7) vs (6) Ottke#SUB2#
Ottke looking for a guillotine here but Arias defends easily.
Arias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6##SUB2#
Ottke throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Arias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ottke is keeping the position for now.
Ottke trying to control the position here.
Arias looking to pass the guard.
Arias postures up.
#SUB2#
Ottke is looking for a triangle here but Arias uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (10) vs (6) Ottke#T7#
Arias tries to advance to mount but Ottke denies him.
Ottke tries to bench press Arias off him but Arias keeps the position.
Arias controlling the position.
Arias tries to move to mount but Ottke blocks the move with his legs.
Ottke is looking to regain half guard here but Arias keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Ottke's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T8##SUB#
Arias wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ottke, who protects the arm well.
Ottke manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (10) vs (8) Ottke
Arias is refusing to be controlled, as Ottke sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Ottke is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Arias doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ottke. #SUB2#
Ottke is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T9##SUB2#
Ottke is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Arias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Arias is trying to control but can't.
Ottke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arias keeps working. #SUB2#
Ottke is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Arias doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ottke. #SUB2#
Arias is defending against the submission attempts here by Ottke.
#T10##SUB2#
Ottke is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Arias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ottke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arias keeps working. #T11##SUB#
Arias looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Arias is trying to control but can't.
Ottke with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Arias regains full guard. Nicely done.
Arias keeping full guard, as Ottke tries to pass.
Arias manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ottke manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (12) vs (8) Ottke
Arias won't allow Ottke to sweep him here. #T12##SUB2#
Ottke is looking for a triangle but Arias pushes his legs off easily.
Ottke looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Arias is stalling in the full guard.
Arias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ottke is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Arias drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Arias jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Ottke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Arias wants to pass the guard but Ottke is keeping the position.#T13#
Ottke keeping moving, preventing Arias from controlling successfully.
Arias pushes down on Ottke's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ottke is pressing down on Arias's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Ottke has an active guard here but Arias has managed to pass into half guard.
Arias trying to mount his opponent but Ottke defends it.
Arias is trying to control the action in half guard but Ottke is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T14#
Arias looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Arias uses his free foot to push down on Ottke's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ottke. Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (15) vs (8) Ottke
Ottke tries to improve his position but instead Arias has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Arias (18) vs (8) Ottke
Arias really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ottke.
Ottke manages to reverse the position and now he's in Arias's guard. Nice work there by Ottke.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (18) vs (10) Ottke
Ottke trying to control but Arias is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Arias takes the fight on points by 18 to 10.
An out of breath George Arias thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CACC 188: Arias vs Cole
Date: Apr 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 18 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Rico Cole!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cole is looking to clinch but Arias is avoiding it.
We've been hearing reports that Arias has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Arias scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (0) Cole
Arias is keen to just control but Cole is a slippery customer.
Arias is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cole! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (5) vs (0) Cole
Cole is squirming around, avoiding Arias's attempts to control the action.
Cole is controlling an arm, preventing Arias from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Cole is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole is trying desperately to improve position.#T1##SUB#
Arias working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Cole wants to hold on but Arias pushes him away.
Arias wants to take his opponent's back but instead Cole manages to regain half guard.
Cole is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Arias looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cole tries to get to full guard but Arias has control of the leg. #T2#
Arias wants to take a breather but Cole is having none of it.
Cole wants to improve his position but Arias is controlling well.
#SUB#
Arias is looking for a kimura here.
Cole is controlling Arias's trapped leg to prevent Arias from advancing to side control.
Arias trying to mount his opponent but Cole defends it. #T3##SUB#
Arias is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Arias is keen to just control but Cole is a slippery customer.
Cole wants to improve his position but Arias is controlling well.
Cole is not content to let Arias control the position.
Arias is looking to advance position but Cole won't allow it.
Arias is trying to control the action in half guard but Cole is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Arias works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (8) vs (0) Cole
Cole is squirming around, avoiding Arias's attempts to control the action.
Arias is stalling here but it's allowed Cole to get half guard.
Arias wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cole keeps working.
Cole has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Arias is working away from the top position though.#T5#
Cole controlling the position well.
Arias is looking to take a break and control but Cole is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Arias is looking for a kimura here.
Arias prevents Cole from improving his position.
Arias trying to mount his opponent but Cole defends it. #T6#
Arias with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Cole is not content to let Arias control the position.
Cole trying to hold on to Arias's head to control him but Arias postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cole is refusing to be controlled, as Arias sits in half guard.
Arias trying to mount his opponent but Cole defends it. #T7#
Arias working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Cole's thigh. Cole counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Arias not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cole lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (8) vs (2) Cole
Cole preventing the sweep.
Arias looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cole puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Cole is trying to control the action in half guard but Arias is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T8#
Arias wants to get back to full guard.
Cole stalling.
Cole wants to pass to mount but Arias is defending the position.
My spies in Shao Kahns Training Facility inform me that Cole has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Arias is looking for a sweep. Cole is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cole takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cole is looking to take a break and control but Arias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Arias moves into full guard.
Cole trying to control the position from guard on top but Arias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cole tries to free his leg and advance position but Arias is retaining full guard. #T9#
Arias keeping moving, preventing Cole from controlling successfully.
Arias working a defensive guard here.
Cole trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cole stopping the sweep attempt from Arias.
Cole slips nicely into half guard.
Arias manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Arias has his foot on Cole's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cole works his way back into a safe position though.#T10#
Arias is trying to control the position but Cole postures up.
Arias lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (10) vs (2) Cole
Arias being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Arias is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cole is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cole has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (10) vs (4) Cole
Cole pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arias is keeping the position for now.
Cole is pushing down on Arias's leg trying to pass to half guard. Arias is fighting to maintain full guard but Cole has managed to sneak the leg through.#T11#
Cole with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Cole wants to control but Arias is keeping him busy.
Arias trying to hold on to Cole's head to control him but Cole postures up.
Cole wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arias keeps working. #SUB2#
Cole seems to be looking for submissions.
Arias is not content to let Cole control the position.
Cole might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Arias haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T12#
Arias trying to hold on to Cole's head to control him but Cole postures up.
Cole passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (10) vs (7) Cole
Arias is looking to get to half guard.
Cole tries to control but Arias wriggling away.
Arias is desperately trying to improve his position but Cole has a good base and remains in mount.
Cole trying to control but Arias is having none of it. #T13#
Arias keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Arias bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (12) vs (7) Cole
Cole looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Arias stays in close to Cole's body and controls the position.
Arias wants to control from the top but Cole keeps moving.
Cole working a defensive guard here.
#T14#
Cole wants to sweep but no luck.
Cole keeping full guard, as Arias tries to pass.
Arias stopping the sweep attempt from Cole.
Arias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cole swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cole pulls Arias in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arias takes the fight on points by 12 to 7.
An out of breath George Arias thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CACC 184: Hozdic vs Neuer
Date: Apr 04, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 18 losses; George Arias!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Arias gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alopodis (0) vs (2) Arias
Arias wants to control but Alopodis is keeping him busy.
We've been hearing good reports from Alopodis's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Alopodis wants to sweep but Arias has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (0) vs (5) Arias
Alopodis tries to buck Arias off but Arias is having none of it.
My spies in (HQ) W.C.D.A 🔥🔥🔥 inform me that Arias has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Arias thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Alopodis is looking for a sweep.
Arias tries to move to mount but Alopodis blocks the move with his legs.
Arias working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alopodis regains half guard.
Alopodis is looking to improve his position.
Arias uses his free foot to push down on Alopodis's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Alopodis. Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (0) vs (8) Arias
Alopodis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T1#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Alopodis is trying to escape the mount but Arias keeps good control and instead manages to take Alopodis's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (0) vs (11) Arias
Alopodis rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Alopodis is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Arias is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Arias prevents Alopodis from improving his position.#T2#
Alopodis moves into full guard.
Arias trying to control but Alopodis is working from the bottom.
Arias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alopodis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arias trying to control the position from guard on top but Alopodis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alopodis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alopodis is working hard here to advance position.
Arias trying to control the position from guard on top but Alopodis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Alopodis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (11) Arias
Arias working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Alopodis lying in Arias's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Arias decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Alopodis taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). George Arias!
A very excited looking George Arias made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CACC 175: Ty vs Diesel
Date: Feb 28, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 17 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Pavel Savkov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Arias closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Savkov quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (0) Savkov
Savkov is refusing to be controlled, as Arias sits in half guard.
Savkov tries to get to full guard but Arias has control of the leg.
Savkov works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Arias lying in Savkov's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Savkov decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Arias taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pavel Savkov! |
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Event:
CACC 167: Arias vs Sanchez II
Date: Jan 31, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 16 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Jesus Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Reed Andrews and Eddie Farnsworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Arias decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (0) Sanchez
Arias keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Arias seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sanchez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Arias sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sanchez is looking to improve his position.
Sanchez holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Sanchez tries to roll over but Arias keeps him under control.
Arias has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias is looking to advance position but Sanchez won't allow it. #T1#
Sanchez is staying active underneath Arias, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sanchez is trying to get back to full guard.
Sanchez trying to hold on to Arias's head to control him but Arias postures up.
Arias works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (5) vs (0) Sanchez
Arias controlling from mount.
Arias looking to control but Sanchez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Arias is really struggling to control Sanchez but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sanchez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sanchez bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (5) vs (2) Sanchez
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Arias looking to control.
Sanchez tries to free his leg and advance position but Arias is retaining full guard.
Sanchez keeps trying to improve his position.
Arias manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sanchez manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (7) vs (2) Sanchez#T3#
Sanchez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (7) vs (4) Sanchez
The fighters are battling for position here. Arias manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sanchez is fighting to break Arias's control of his arms but Arias is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Arias throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sanchez trying to control but Arias is working from the bottom.
Sanchez is fighting to break Arias's control of his arms but Arias is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arias is keeping the position for now. #T4##SUB#
Arias looking for a guillotine here but Sanchez defends easily.
Sanchez looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Arias is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Arias throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sanchez uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (7) vs (7) Sanchez
Sanchez trying to control the position but Arias is working away. #SUB2#
Sanchez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Arias has escaped the position, nice work there. #T5##SUB2#
Sanchez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sanchez has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Arias (7) vs (9) Sanchez
Sanchez trying to control but Arias is having none of it.
My spies in The Power Plant inform me that Sanchez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Arias can't escape the position.
Sanchez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sanchez looking to control and managing it successfully. #T6#
Sanchez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sanchez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Arias haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sanchez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Arias is looking to improve his position but Sanchez isn't that keen on the idea.
Arias is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Sanchez looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Sanchez tries to control but Arias wriggling away. #T7#
Arias regains half guard.
Arias trying to control but Sanchez postures up.
Sanchez trying to control from half guard but Arias is working away.
Arias trying to hold on to Sanchez's head to control him but Sanchez postures up.
Sanchez trying to control from half guard but Arias is working away.
Arias is looking to control Sanchez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Arias avoid being mounted?#T8#
Arias is staying active underneath Sanchez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Arias tries to get to full guard but Sanchez has control of the leg.
Sanchez tries to pass to full mount but Arias defends it.
Sanchez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Arias looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Arias is refusing to be controlled, as Sanchez sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Sanchez wants to work for an arm triangle but Arias is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T9#
Arias is doing well to control the position and prevent Sanchez from advancing to side control.
Sanchez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Arias! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (7) vs (12) Sanchez
Sanchez prevents Arias from getting the reversal.
Sanchez tries to control but Arias wriggling away.
Sanchez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Arias tries to reverse the position but Sanchez maintains control.
Sanchez looking to control and managing it successfully. #T10#
Arias wants to hold on but Sanchez pushes him away.
Sanchez content just to control the position here.
Arias tries to lock up and control but Sanchez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sanchez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Arias wants to hold on but Sanchez pushes him away.#SUB2#
Sanchez is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Arias to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Arias shrugs it off.
Sanchez tries to control but Arias wriggling away. #SUB2#
Sanchez looking for a guillotine from mount but Arias is having none of it.
Sanchez controlling the pace for now. #T11#
Arias tries to hold on but Sanchez postures up.
Arias is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Sanchez is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Arias is surviving well by controlling Sanchez's body position as best he can.
Sanchez wants to control the pace but Arias is squirming around nicely.
Arias is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Sanchez swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Arias is now in Sanchez's guard. A big mistake from Sanchez there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (9) vs (12) Sanchez
Arias tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanchez is retaining full guard. #T12#
Arias is working hard here to advance position.
Sanchez is adopting a defensive guard.
Sanchez controls Arias momentarily but Arias frees himself.
Arias slips nicely into half guard.
Arias trying to pass the guard but Sanchez defending well. #T13#
Arias wants to control but Sanchez is keeping him busy.
Arias is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sanchez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Arias looking for a submission but Sanchez manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Sanchez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Arias wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is keeping the position.
Arias forces his way into half guard.#T14#
Arias wants to control but Sanchez is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Sanchez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sanchez wants to control but Arias is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Arias wants to pass to mount but Sanchez is defending the position.
Sanchez trying to hold on to Arias's head to control him but Arias postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Arias is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sanchez sees it coming and defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sanchez wins on points by 12 to 9.
A relieved looking Jesus Sanchez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CACC 161: Jiurgite vs Jello
Date: Jan 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Torcadall Sailcirc! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 16 losses; George Arias!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sailcirc is looking to clinch but Arias is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Arias clinches. #TD#
Sailcirc wants the takedown. Arias is fighting it off but Sailcirc persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Arias's guard against the ropes. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sailcirc (2) vs (0) Arias
Sailcirc trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Arias manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sailcirc (2) vs (2) Arias
Arias wants to control from the top but Sailcirc keeps moving.
Arias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sailcirc keeping moving, preventing Arias from controlling successfully.
Arias postures up.
Arias looking to pass the guard.
Sailcirc not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Sailcirc is adopting a defensive guard.
Arias wants to pass the guard but Sailcirc is keeping the position.
Sailcirc tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Arias works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sailcirc wants to improve his position but Arias is controlling well.
Sailcirc is looking to control Arias's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sailcirc avoid being mounted?
Sailcirc is refusing to be controlled, as Arias sits in half guard. #T2#
Arias wants to pass the guard but Sailcirc is defending well.
Sailcirc tries to get to full guard but Arias has control of the leg.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Arias is trying to control the action in half guard but Sailcirc is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sailcirc manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Arias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sailcirc swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arias passes Sailcirc's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Arias is working for a kimura but Sailcirc is defending it quite comfortably.
Sailcirc is not content to let Arias control the position.
Arias is looking to pass Sailcirc's guard but actually Sailcirc recovers to full guard.
My spies in (HQ) W.C.D.A 🔥🔥🔥 inform me that Arias has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T3#
Arias tries to free his leg and advance position but Sailcirc is retaining full guard.
Arias seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Arias preventing the sweep.
Arias slips nicely into half guard.
Arias prevents Sailcirc from improving his position.
Arias wants to pass to mount but Sailcirc is defending the position.
Arias wants to control but Sailcirc is keeping him busy. #T4#
Sailcirc won't allow Arias to pass to mount.
Sailcirc wants to control but Arias is keeping busy.
Arias wants to control but Sailcirc is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Arias is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Arias is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sailcirc (2) vs (5) Arias
Sailcirc is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T5#
Arias wants to take Sailcirc's back here but Sailcirc is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Arias trying to control but Sailcirc is having none of it.
Sailcirc is trying to escape the mount.
Arias content just to control the position here.
Arias with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#SUB2#
Arias wants to finish this one by submission but Sailcirc is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Arias. #SUB2#
Arias wants to finish this one by submission but Sailcirc is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Arias. #T6#
Arias trying to control but Sailcirc is having none of it.
Arias is trying to take his opponent's back.
#SUB2#
Arias looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Arias looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Arias takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Sailcirc (2) vs (8) Arias#SUB2#
Arias working for a choke but Sailcirc is defending well. #T7#
Sailcirc turns into Arias and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sailcirc (4) vs (8) Arias
Sailcirc trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arias is trying to keep Sailcirc in close.
Sailcirc trying to control but Arias is working from the bottom.
Sailcirc stopping the sweep attempt from Arias.
Sailcirc trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arias seems keen to control Sailcirc's posture.#SUB2#
Arias is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sailcirc is aware though and is defending well.
Sailcirc forces his way into half guard.
Arias is looking to improve his position.
#T8#
Sailcirc seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Arias does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Arias is pressing down on Sailcirc's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sailcirc is pushing down on Arias's leg trying to pass to half guard. Arias is fighting to maintain full guard but Sailcirc has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Arias actively working from the bottom here.
Arias works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Sailcirc drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Arias manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sailcirc has Arias in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sailcirc (4) vs (10) Arias
Sailcirc trying to keep a closed guard but Arias is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Sailcirc is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Arias is aware though and is defending well.#T9#
Arias trying to control the position from guard on top but Sailcirc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sailcirc looking to hit a scissor sweep but Arias is one step ahead there.
Arias tries to free his leg and advance position but Sailcirc is retaining full guard.
Arias trying to control but Sailcirc is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Sailcirc working for a triangle but Arias defends it easily.
Arias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sailcirc is keeping the position for now. #T10#
Sailcirc wants to sweep here but Arias controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Arias avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Arias wants to control from the top but Sailcirc keeps moving.
Arias advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sailcirc (4) vs (13) Arias
Sailcirc sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Arias is looking for a kimura but Sailcirc is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Arias to get the leverage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sailcirc manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sailcirc keeping moving, preventing Arias from controlling successfully. #T11#
Arias looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Sailcirc is looking for a triangle but Arias pushes his legs off easily.
Arias trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sailcirc manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sailcirc (6) vs (13) Arias
Sailcirc trying to control the position from guard on top but Arias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Arias has his foot on Sailcirc's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sailcirc works his way back into a safe position though.
Sailcirc looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Arias manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sailcirc manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sailcirc (6) vs (15) Arias#T12#
Arias trying to control but Sailcirc is working from the bottom.
Arias passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Sailcirc (6) vs (18) Arias
Arias trying to control the position but Sailcirc is working away.
Sailcirc tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Arias wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sailcirc is working hard here to advance position.
Arias gets to mount! Sailcirc was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sailcirc (6) vs (20) Arias#SUB2#
Arias is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sailcirc has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T13#
Sailcirc is desperately trying to improve his position but Arias has a good base and remains in mount.
Sailcirc tries to lock up and control but Arias gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Arias content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Arias working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB2#
Arias looking for a guillotine from mount but Sailcirc is having none of it.
Arias moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Sailcirc (6) vs (23) Arias
Arias avoiding Sailcirc 's attempts to control his hands. #T14#
Arias tries to get the hooks in deep but Sailcirc pushed the leg off.
Sailcirc tries to escape but Arias has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Arias looking for the choke but no joy.
Arias controlling well, preventing Sailcirc from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Arias has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sailcirc turns into Arias and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sailcirc (8) vs (23) Arias
Sailcirc tries to free his leg and advance position but Arias is retaining full guard.
Sailcirc works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arias wins on points by 23 to 8.
A relieved looking George Arias thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CACC 153: Average vs Galanos
Date: Dec 20, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 16 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 24 losses; Carlos Silverio!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Arias shoots in for a takedown but Silverio shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Silverio stuffs the takedown attempt from Arias. Arias gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Arias throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Silverio tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Arias is in Silverio's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (0) Silverio#SUB2#
Silverio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Arias can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Arias trying to control but Silverio is working from the bottom.
Silverio looking for a sweep. Not yet Silverio, not yet.
We've been hearing good reports from Arias's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverio controlling Arias's posture. #T1#
Arias wants to control from the top but Silverio keeps moving.
Arias is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Silverio is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Silverio keeping full guard, as Arias tries to pass.
Arias sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Silverio wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Arias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silverio swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Arias stopping the sweep attempt from Silverio.
Silverio being controlled here, momentarily.
Silverio is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silverio keeping moving, preventing Arias from controlling successfully.
Silverio is trying to control the position but Arias postures up. #T3#
Arias controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Arias got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silverio has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Arias has managed to get both his arms back between Silverio's legs - danger averted.
Arias trying to control but Silverio is working from the bottom.
Arias preventing the sweep.
Arias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silverio is keeping the position for now.
Arias trying to control but Silverio is working from the bottom.
Arias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silverio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4#
Silverio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silverio can't keep his opponent in guard - Arias advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Arias is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Silverio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Arias.
Silverio is looking to control Arias's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silverio avoid being mounted?#T5#
Arias prevents Silverio from improving his position.
Arias is looking to advance position but Silverio won't allow it.
Arias uses his free foot to push down on Silverio's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Silverio. Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (5) vs (0) Silverio#SUB#
Arias with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Silverio is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T6#
Silverio tries to lock up and control but Arias gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Arias can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silverio is looking to escape.
Silverio bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (5) vs (2) Silverio
Arias wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Arias throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Silverio trying to control but Arias is working from the bottom.
Arias is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (7) vs (2) Silverio#T7#
Arias tries to pass to full mount but Silverio defends it.
Arias seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silverio does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Arias is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Silverio has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Arias is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Silverio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Arias.
Silverio keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T8#
Silverio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Arias works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (10) vs (2) Silverio
Arias wants to control the action but instead Silverio gets a body lock and reverses into Arias's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (10) vs (4) Silverio
Arias looking to control.
#T9#
Silverio wants to control from the top but Arias keeps moving. #SUB#
Silverio got a little sloppy there for a moment and Arias has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silverio has managed to get both his arms back between Arias's legs - danger averted.
Silverio trying to control but Arias is working from the bottom.
Silverio is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Silverio being controlled here momentarily. #T10#
Silverio advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (10) vs (7) Silverio
Arias manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Arias trying to control from the bottom.
Silverio wants to free his trapped foot but Arias is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T11#
Arias gets full guard.
Arias pulls Silverio in close to his closed guard and prevents Silverio from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Silverio content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Arias has locked up a guillotine! Arias's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Silverio is holding on here and Arias must be using up a lot of energy. Silverio has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Arias gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). George Arias! |
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Event:
CACC 143: Average vs Shifter 2
Date: Nov 29, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 15 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 4 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
MacGowan moves in looking to clinch but Arias pushes him off.
George Arias seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Arias gets a double leg takedown into MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (0) MacGowan
Arias wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is keeping the position.
Arias has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Arias from controlling successfully.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
MacGowan 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.#T1##SUB#
Arias drops back, looking for a kneebar! MacGowan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. MacGowan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from MacGowan! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Arias (2) vs (4) MacGowan
Arias is looking for a sweep.
Arias tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Arias (2) vs (6) MacGowan
Arias is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
MacGowan tries to control but Arias wriggling away. #T2#
Arias is wriggling around trying to escape.
MacGowan looking to control but Arias is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Arias is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
MacGowan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Arias is looking to escape.
MacGowan controlling his opponent. #T4#
Let's hope that MacGowan has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Arias looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Arias (2) vs (9) MacGowan#SUB2#
Arias showing good submission defense here.
#T5#
MacGowan tries to keep control of the position but Arias is staying busy.
MacGowan looking to hold on to the position here but Arias rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Arias 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.
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Arias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arias swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Arias wants to sweep but no luck.
Arias not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Arias looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
MacGowan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Arias bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (4) vs (9) MacGowan#T7#
Arias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacGowan is pulling down on Arias's head to control his posture.
Arias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacGowan looking to control.
#T8#
MacGowan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Arias's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (4) vs (11) MacGowan
Arias trying to keep a closed guard but MacGowan is proving a slippery customer.
MacGowan looking to pass the guard.
MacGowan trying to control but Arias is working from the bottom.
MacGowan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
MacGowan works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T9##SUB#
Arias looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
MacGowan wants to take a breather but Arias is having none of it.
Arias is looking to improve his position.
MacGowan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Arias knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T10#
Arias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
MacGowan wants to control but Arias is keeping him busy.
MacGowan is stalling here. Arias is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! MacGowan seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Arias has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Arias (8) vs (11) MacGowan
Arias tries to advance to mount but MacGowan denies him.
MacGowan gets back to half guard.#T11#
Arias trying to pass the guard but MacGowan defending well.
MacGowan is looking to control Arias's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can MacGowan avoid being mounted?
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but Arias has control of the leg. #SUB#
Arias is working for a submission of some sort.
#T12#
MacGowan is staying active underneath Arias, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
MacGowan wants to control but Arias is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T13#
MacGowan is trying is best to control the position here.
MacGowan has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Arias trying to control the action but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan is trying to maintain the position but Arias is very close to passing his half guard.#T14#
Arias is looking to stall here but MacGowan recovers full guard.
Arias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan trying to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
MacGowan wins on points by 11 to 8.
A very excited looking Shane MacGowan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CACC 133: Jiurgite vs Halo
Date: Oct 25, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Joshua Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 15 losses; George Arias!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Arias gets a double leg takedown into Brown's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (0) vs (2) Arias
Brown looking to control.
Arias tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
Arias won't allow Brown to sweep him here. #SUB#
Brown looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brown wants to sweep here but Arias controlling him for the moment.
Arias seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Brown looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
Brown wants to sweep here but Arias controlling him for the moment.
Brown wants to improve his position but instead Arias has moved into half guard.
Brown works his way to full guard. Good work.
Brown is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Arias stopping the sweep attempt from Brown.
Brown wants to hit a sweep here but Arias passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Brown there! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (0) vs (5) Arias#T2#
Brown is wriggling around trying to escape.
Brown is working hard here to advance position.
Arias looking to control but Brown is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Brown keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Brown 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: Brown (0) vs (8) Arias#T3#
Good control from Arias.
Arias is not going to allow Brown to sit and survive in this position.
I really don't envy Brown right now.
Arias not allowing Brown to control his hands.
Brown is trying to break free.
Brown tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB2#
Arias moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Brown has worked his arm free - good work by Brown!
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Brown can't do much from the bottom here.
Arias tries to move into full mount but can't pass Brown's legs.
Brown is looking to regain half guard here but Arias keeps moving and retains side control.
Brown can't do much from the bottom here.
Brown tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Arias presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Brown (0) vs (10) Arias#T5#
Brown tries to hold on but Arias postures up.
Brown is trying to escape the mount.
Arias can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brown is looking to escape.
Brown is desperately trying to improve his position but Arias has a good base and remains in mount.
Arias wants to take Brown's back here but Brown is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T6#
Brown is trying to reverse the position but instead Arias has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Brown (0) vs (13) Arias#SUB2#
Brown is trying to roll into a better position but Arias has get a rear naked choke and Brown is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). George Arias!
The defeated Joshua Brown had this to say: 'I will learn from this!!'. |
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Event:
CACC 127: Ty vs Ribbler
Date: Oct 04, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Rodrizinho Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 15 losses; George Arias!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Arias shoots in for a double leg but Chai sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chai is looking to clinch but Arias is avoiding it.
Chai tries to clinch but Arias is having none of it.
Arias goes for a double leg but Chai avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Chai continues to drive forward.#CL#
Chai closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Arias pulls guard.
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arias is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Chai forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias won't allow Chai to pass to mount.
Chai is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (3) vs (0) Arias
Arias is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T1#
Chai is trying to take his opponent's back.
Chai content just to control the position here.
Chai takes Arias's back. Score +3 for taking back: Chai (6) vs (0) Arias
Chai wants to control but Arias is keeping busy.#SUB#
Chai goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Arias escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (6) vs (2) Arias
Arias wants to take a breather but Chai is having none of it. #T2#
Chai wants to get back to full guard but Arias has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (6) vs (5) Arias
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Arias fails to advance to Chai's back.
Chai wants to control but Arias is having none of it.
Chai is desperately trying to improve his position but Arias has a good base and remains in mount.
Chai is working hard here to advance position.
Chai is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Arias has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Chai (6) vs (8) Arias
Arias tries to keep control of the position but Chai is staying busy.#T3#
Chai breaks Arias's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (8) vs (8) Arias
Chai wants to control from the top but Arias keeps moving.
Arias controls Chai momentarily but Chai frees himself.
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arias is keeping the position for now.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Arias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Arias makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Arias.
Arias is trying to control the position but Chai postures up.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chai stays in close to Arias's body and controls the position.
Arias keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully. #T5#
Chai controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chai wants to control from the top but Arias keeps moving. #SUB2#
Arias has his foot on Chai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chai works his way back into a safe position though.
Arias 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.#SUB2#
Arias had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chai defends it easily.
Chai wants to control from the top but Arias keeps moving. #T6#
Chai passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (11) vs (8) Arias
Chai advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (13) vs (8) Arias
Arias prevents Chai from taking his back.
Chai mounts Arias! Really nice guard pass there!
Chai trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T7#
Chai wants to control but Arias has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Chai trying to control the action but Arias is working from the bottom.
Arias slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Arias 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.
Chai is looking to pass into half guard but Arias pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Arias is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (13) vs (10) Arias
Arias is pushing down on Chai's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chai is fighting to maintain full guard but Arias has managed to sneak the leg through.
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.#T8#
Chai wants to sweep but Arias has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (13) vs (13) Arias
Arias is looking to take a break and control but Chai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Arias tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Chai is looking to regain half guard here but Arias keeps moving and retains side control. #T9#
Arias trying to control the action but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chai is trying to work for a sweep but Arias has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (13) vs (15) Arias
Chai is squirming around, avoiding Arias's attempts to control the action. #T10#
Chai is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Chai keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Chai sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Chai looking for submissions off his back.
Arias trying to control from Chai's half guard. Chai has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Chai wants to improve his position but instead Arias has moved into half guard.
Chai tries to get to full guard but Arias has control of the leg.
Chai has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Arias is working away from the top position though.#T12##SUB2#
Arias is looking for a kimura here.
Arias is looking to advance position but Chai won't allow it. #T13#
Arias is thwarting Chai's attempts to control the position.
Arias wants to pass to mount but Chai is defending the position.
Arias prevents Chai from improving his position.#T14#
Chai wants to control the action here but instead Arias manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (13) vs (18) Arias
Chai is wriggling around trying to escape.
Chai wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Chai (13) vs (21) Arias
Chai wants to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Arias seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Chai's chin but Chai turns very nicely into Arias's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Chai.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (15) vs (21) Arias
Chai sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arias wins on points by 21 to 15. |
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Event:
CACC 120
Date: Sep 12, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Jesus Sanchez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 14 losses; George Arias!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Sanchez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sanchez (4) vs (0) Arias
Sanchez is looking to take a break and control but Arias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Arias is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sanchez is looking to take a break and control but Arias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sanchez works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (7) vs (0) Arias
Arias manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Arias is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez wants to free his trapped foot but Arias is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sanchez is keen to just control but Arias is a slippery customer.#T1#
Arias wants to control but Sanchez is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Arias looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Arias is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sanchez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sanchez is stalling here. Arias is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Sanchez seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Arias has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sanchez (7) vs (4) Arias
Arias tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Arias trying to control the position but Sanchez is working away. #T2##SUB2#
Arias goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sanchez has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Arias but great work by Sanchez. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sanchez (11) vs (4) Arias
Arias prevents Sanchez from improving position.
Arias is trying to get back to half guard.
Arias is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Sanchez is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sanchez (13) vs (4) Arias
Sanchez looking to control but Arias is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Arias is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sanchez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Arias is looking to escape.
Arias tries to reverse the position but Sanchez maintains control.#T3#
Sanchez trying to control but Arias is having none of it. #SUB#
Arias defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Sanchez.
Arias is squirming around, avoiding Sanchez's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Sanchez goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Arias turns into him and now he's in Sanchez's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanchez (13) vs (6) Arias
Arias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Arias forces his way into half guard.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Arias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Arias works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (13) vs (9) Arias#SUB2#
Arias with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB2#
Arias goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Sanchez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanchez (15) vs (9) Arias#T5#
Arias is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Sanchez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arias looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sanchez advances to half guard. #SUB#
Sanchez is working for a kimura but Arias is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Sanchez is looking for a kimura here.
#T6##SUB#
Sanchez is looking for a kimura but Arias is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sanchez to get the leverage.
Arias manages to get to full guard.
Sanchez won't allow Arias to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Arias is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Arias looking for a sweep. Not yet Arias, not yet.
Sanchez looking to pass the guard.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Arias keeps moving. #T7#
Sanchez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sanchez trying to control from Arias's half guard. Arias has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arias is keeping the position for now.
Arias looking for a sweep. Not yet Arias, not yet.
Sanchez trying to control but Arias is working from the bottom.
Arias manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sanchez manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanchez (15) vs (11) Arias
Arias slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (15) vs (14) Arias#T8#
Arias tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Arias is looking to take a break and control but Sanchez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Arias is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sanchez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Arias is looking to take a break and control but Sanchez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T9#
Sanchez regains half guard.
My spies in Clinical - Private inform me that Arias has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Arias is looking for a kimura but Sanchez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Arias to get the leverage.
Arias is keen to just control but Sanchez is a slippery customer.
Sanchez is trying to control but Arias passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (15) vs (17) Arias
Sanchez prevents Arias from moving into mount.
You can see the frustration on Sanchez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Arias advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sanchez (15) vs (19) Arias#T10#
Arias content just to control the position here.
Sanchez is looking to get to half guard.
Sanchez is controlling an arm, preventing Arias from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#SUB2#
Arias goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Sanchez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanchez (17) vs (19) Arias#SUB2#
Arias looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Arias trying to control the position.
#T11#
Sanchez stopping the sweep attempt from Arias.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Arias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanchez is one step ahead there.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Arias is keeping the position.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Arias keeps moving. #T12#
Arias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Arias keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Sanchez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sanchez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Arias keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Sanchez tries to free his leg and advance position but Arias is retaining full guard.
Sanchez postures up.
Sanchez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sanchez is working hard here to advance position.
Sanchez passes Arias's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T13#
Arias wants to control but Sanchez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Arias has a hand on Sanchez's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Sanchez takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (20) vs (19) Arias
Arias is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Arias is squirming around, avoiding Sanchez's attempts to control the action.
Arias tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sanchez tries to control but Arias wriggling away.
Arias is in all sorts of trouble here.
Arias is squirming around, avoiding Sanchez's attempts to control the action. #T14##SUB#
Sanchez working for a guillotine from mount but Arias is in no mood to give up.
Sanchez looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Arias sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Sanchez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Arias doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sanchez.
Sanchez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arias keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arias wants to improve his position but Sanchez is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sanchez takes the fight on points by 20 to 19.
During a confident post fight interview, Jesus Sanchez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 31 (185lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 04, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 13 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and James Atkins.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Arias clinches up with MacGowan and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
MacGowan jumps guard.
Arias looking to pass the guard.
Our spies down at at Fenrir MMA inform us that MacGowan has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Arias trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan is trying to control the position but Arias postures up.
Arias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
Arias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacGowan is keeping the position for now. #T1#
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
MacGowan trying to control the position here.
Arias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacGowan is keeping the position for now.
Arias is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
MacGowan has control of Arias's left arm, preventing Arias from doing any damage.
Arias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
MacGowan is pulling down on Arias's head. It's preventing any offense from Arias, at least for the moment.
Arias looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
MacGowan keeping full guard, as Arias tries to pass.
MacGowan trying to keep a closed guard but Arias is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Arias wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is keeping the position.
Arias is working hard here to advance position.
Arias trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
Arias passes MacGowan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Arias looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
MacGowan is staying active underneath Arias, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
MacGowan keeping hold of Arias's head, controlling as best he can.
MacGowan won't allow Arias to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan gets back to full guard.
Arias controlling from the top position. #T5#
MacGowan keeping full guard, as Arias tries to pass.
Arias wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
MacGowan has his hands on Arias's head, controlling the position.
Arias stopping the sweep attempt from MacGowan.
Arias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacGowan is keeping the position for now.
Arias trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom. #T6#
Arias is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan keeping full guard, as Arias tries to pass.
Arias being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Arias drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and MacGowan dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (0) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T7#
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but Arias is keeping the position.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Arias keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Arias is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (2) MacGowan
Arias is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Arias trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
MacGowan wants to sweep here but Arias controlling him for the moment.
Arias looking to pass the guard.
MacGowan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Arias passes MacGowan's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Arias is trying to work for a kimura but MacGowan is defending well.
MacGowan is staying active underneath Arias, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T9#
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but Arias has control of the leg.
Well, if Arias is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Arias seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but MacGowan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but Arias is controlling well.
MacGowan trying to control but Arias postures up.
#T10#
Arias is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Arias trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
Arias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arias slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Arias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacGowan tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T11#
MacGowan is pulling down on Arias's head to control his posture.
Arias is looking to pass into half guard but MacGowan pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now MacGowan is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (4) MacGowan
Arias working a defensive guard here.
Arias looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacGowan is one step ahead there.
MacGowan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Arias's guard.
Arias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12#
MacGowan is pressing down on Arias's thigh, looking to free his foot. Arias is holding on for now.
Arias has a hand on MacGowan's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. MacGowan takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (2) vs (7) MacGowan
Arias is in all sorts of trouble here.
Arias tries to control MacGowan's body but MacGowan pushes him off. Arias squirms to his side and now MacGowan has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Arias (2) vs (10) MacGowan
MacGowan just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Arias tries to escape but MacGowan has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T13#
Arias manages to reverse the position and now he's in MacGowan's guard. Nice work there by Arias.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (4) vs (10) MacGowan
Arias trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arias pushing down on MacGowan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Arias trying to control the action but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but Arias is controlling well.
#T14##SUB#
Arias 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.
Arias keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arias wants to pass to mount but MacGowan is defending the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
MacGowan wins on points by 10 to 4. |
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Event:
CACC 112
Date: Aug 08, 2020 |
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 26 wins and 12 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 12 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Arias darts in and clinches Dravezesdi up against the ropes.#TD2#
Dravezesdi lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arias (0) vs (2) Dravezesdi
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Arias is trying to maintain the position but Dravezesdi is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Arias looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, if Dravezesdi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Arias tries to roll over but Dravezesdi keeps him under control.#SUB#
Arias actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias is staying active underneath Dravezesdi, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Arias is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dravezesdi pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Arias slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Arias looking to control.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Arias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arias working a defensive guard here.
Arias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dravezesdi is one step ahead there.
Arias is working hard here to advance position.
Dravezesdi trying to control but Arias is working from the bottom.
Arias trying to control the position.
#T2#
Arias is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dravezesdi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dravezesdi wants to control from the top but Arias keeps moving.
Arias looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Arias keeping full guard, as Dravezesdi tries to pass.
Dravezesdi wants to control from the top but Arias keeps moving.
Dravezesdi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arias lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (2) Dravezesdi#T3##SUB2#
Dravezesdi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Arias wants to pass the guard but Dravezesdi is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Arias got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dravezesdi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Arias has managed to get both his arms back between Dravezesdi's legs - danger averted.
Dravezesdi wants to improve his position but instead Arias has moved into half guard.
Dravezesdi wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Dravezesdi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dravezesdi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (4) Dravezesdi
Arias is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Arias wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Arias is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (4) vs (4) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi 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.
Arias seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Arias wants to control from the top but Dravezesdi keeps moving. #T5#
Dravezesdi wants to sweep but no luck.
Dravezesdi is trying to keep Arias in close.
Arias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Our spies down at at Mello MMA inform us that Dravezesdi has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T6#
Dravezesdi 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.
Dravezesdi controls Arias momentarily but Arias frees himself.
Arias wants to control from the top but Dravezesdi keeps moving.
Arias passes into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dravezesdi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Arias works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Arias is trying to control the action in half guard but Dravezesdi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dravezesdi gets full guard.
Arias will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T7##SUB2#
Dravezesdi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dravezesdi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (4) vs (6) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (4) vs (9) Dravezesdi
Arias is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Clinical - Private, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Dravezesdi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Arias is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Arias is trying to control Dravezesdi's posture but Dravezesdi avoids it. #T8#
Dravezesdi trying to control the action but Arias is working from the bottom.
Arias gets back to half guard.
Arias tries to roll over but Dravezesdi keeps him under control.
Dravezesdi is looking to advance position but Arias won't allow it.
Arias gets full guard.
Arias manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dravezesdi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (6) vs (9) Dravezesdi
Arias looking to pass the guard. #T9#
Arias advances to half guard.
Dravezesdi wants to get back to full guard.
Arias is taking a breather. Dravezesdi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Arias is looking to advance position but Dravezesdi won't allow it. #SUB#
Arias is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dravezesdi wants to improve his position but Arias is controlling well.
Arias is looking to take a break and control but Dravezesdi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Dravezesdi tries to get to full guard but Arias has control of the leg.
Arias tries to pass to full mount but Dravezesdi defends it.
Dravezesdi tries to get to full guard but Arias has control of the leg.
Dravezesdi is trying to control but can't.
Arias is trying to control. Dravezesdi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dravezesdi manages to get to full guard.
Arias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11##SUB2#
Dravezesdi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Dravezesdi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Arias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dravezesdi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dravezesdi can't keep his opponent in guard - Arias advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dravezesdi wants to improve his position but Arias is controlling well.
#T12#
Dravezesdi is staying active underneath Arias, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dravezesdi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Arias wants to pass the guard but Dravezesdi is keeping the position.
Arias stopping the sweep attempt from Dravezesdi.
Arias advances to half guard. #SUB#
Arias is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dravezesdi sees it coming and defends easily.
Arias trying to pass the guard but Dravezesdi defending well.
Dravezesdi wants to get back to full guard.#T13##SUB#
Arias is trying to work for a kimura but Dravezesdi is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dravezesdi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Arias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Arias sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Dravezesdi doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Arias 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 Dravezesdi - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
Our winner, Vulcahn Dravezesdi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CACC 107
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Ramon Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 12 losses; George Arias!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Gracie closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gracie lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Arias
Arias is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Arias is retaining full guard.
Arias wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Our spies down at at Clinical - Private inform us that Arias has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Arias keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Arias throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Gracie advances to half guard.
Gracie has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Arias moves into full guard.
Arias wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Gracie advances to half guard.
Arias is looking to improve his position.
Gracie is keen to just control but Arias is a slippery customer.
Arias tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Arias trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Arias is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Arias manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gracie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Arias has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gracie has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (0) Arias
Arias is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Arias is still trying to improve position.
Arias can't do much from the bottom here.
Arias is looking to reverse the position.
Arias is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Arias slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Arias is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (5) vs (2) Arias#SUB#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Arias gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Arias stands and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (5) Arias#SUB2#
Arias looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Arias tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Arias is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gracie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
Gracie manages to work his way to half guard, despite Arias's best efforts.
Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Arias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Gracie is controlling Arias's posture.
Arias won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Arias is pushing down on Gracie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracie is fighting to maintain full guard but Arias has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Arias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5#
Arias stalling.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Arias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Arias is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Arias wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well. #T6##SUB2#
Arias is working for a submission of some sort.
Gracie regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Gracie looking for subs off his back but Arias has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2#
Arias seems to be looking for submissions.
Gracie is looking to control Arias's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?#T7#
Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.
Arias passes Gracie's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Arias passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (8) Arias#SUB2#
Arias with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB2#
Arias moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Gracie has worked his arm free - good work by Gracie!
Gracie is not content to let Arias control the position. #T8#
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
Gracie manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Arias seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
#T9#
Arias trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Arias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Arias passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (11) Arias#SUB2#
Arias is trying to get an arm triangle but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie wants to control but Arias postures up.
Gracie manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Arias is working for a submission of some sort.
Gracie tries to roll over but Arias keeps him under control.#T10#
Gracie wants to control but Arias is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Arias is pushing down on Gracie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracie is fighting to maintain full guard but Arias has managed to sneak the leg through.
Arias is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now.
Arias moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (14) Arias
Arias trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom. #T11#
Gracie gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (5) vs (16) Arias
Arias wants to take Gracie's back but he can't do it this time.
Gracie wants to hold on but Arias pushes him away.
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.
Arias moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (5) vs (19) Arias#T12#
Gracie biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
Gracie rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB2#
Arias is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Well,Gracie is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Arias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Arias looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Arias is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T13#
Gracie is looking to get back to full guard here but Arias has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (22) Arias
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Arias has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (5) vs (24) Arias
Arias is looking to work his way around to Gracie's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #SUB2#
Arias has control of Gracie's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gracie regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Gracie is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T14#
Arias tries to take his opponent's back but Gracie turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (7) vs (24) Arias
Arias pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Arias keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arias wants to hit a sweep here but Gracie passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Arias there! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (10) vs (24) Arias
Gracie trying to control but Arias is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arias wins on points by 24 to 10.
After winning the bout, George Arias 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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Event:
CACC 105
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
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 25 wins and 11 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 14 losses; Igor Byhenikov!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Byhenikov or perhaps it was just good defense by Arias, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Byhenikov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Arias to the mat! Arias manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arias (0) vs (2) Byhenikov
Arias is trying to control the position but Byhenikov postures up.
Byhenikov wants to pass the guard but Arias is keeping the position.
Arias working a defensive guard here.
Arias keeping full guard, as Byhenikov tries to pass.
Byhenikov is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias controls Byhenikov momentarily but Byhenikov frees himself. #T1##SUB#
Byhenikov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Arias keeping full guard, as Byhenikov tries to pass.
Arias wants to sweep but no luck.
Byhenikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Byhenikov stands and throws Arias's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (0) vs (5) Byhenikov
Arias is trying to control Byhenikov's posture but Byhenikov avoids it.
Arias is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Arias is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Byhenikov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Byhenikov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (0) vs (8) Byhenikov#T2#
Arias 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: Arias (0) vs (11) Byhenikov#SUB2#
Byhenikov looking to break Arias's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Arias remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Byhenikov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Byhenikov looking to break Arias's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Arias remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Byhenikov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Arias is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Byhenikov doesn't have the hooks in and Arias manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (11) Byhenikov
Arias is pushing down on Byhenikov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Byhenikov is fighting to maintain full guard but Arias has managed to sneak the leg through.
Byhenikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Arias passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (5) vs (11) Byhenikov
Byhenikov is trying to improve his position.
Byhenikov is trying to escape the position but Arias is controlling the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Byhenikov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Arias's best efforts.
Byhenikov is looking to improve his position.
Arias is trying to control the action in half guard but Byhenikov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Byhenikov wants to get back to full guard.
Arias trying to mount his opponent but Byhenikov defends it.
Arias moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (8) vs (11) Byhenikov
Byhenikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Arias tries to move into full mount but can't pass Byhenikov's legs.
Byhenikov is looking to regain half guard here but Arias keeps moving and retains side control.
Arias is looking to take a break and control but Byhenikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Byhenikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Byhenikov is trying to work for a sweep but Arias has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Arias (10) vs (11) Byhenikov
Arias controlling from the full mount.
Byhenikov is trying to escape the mount.
Arias can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Byhenikov is looking to escape.
Arias takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Byhenikov regains half guard.
Byhenikov tries to get to full guard but Arias has control of the leg. #T5#
Arias is pressing down on Byhenikov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Byhenikov is holding on for now.
Arias is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Byhenikov! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (13) vs (11) Byhenikov
Byhenikov is working to get back to half guard.
Byhenikov prevents Arias from taking his back.
Arias is working hard here to advance position.
Byhenikov regains half guard.#SUB#
Arias is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Byhenikov defends it well.
Byhenikov is looking to improve his position.
#T6#
Byhenikov manages to get to full guard.
Byhenikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Byhenikov keeping moving, preventing Arias from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Byhenikov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Arias stacks Byhenikov on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Arias! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (16) vs (11) Byhenikov
Byhenikov has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Arias has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Arias (18) vs (11) Byhenikov
Byhenikov is looking to improve his position but Arias isn't that keen on the idea.#T7#
Arias seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Byhenikov is holding on tight.
Arias can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Byhenikov is looking to escape.
Byhenikov is looking to improve his position but Arias isn't that keen on the idea.
Byhenikov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Arias seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Byhenikov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Byhenikov is defending against the submission attempts here by Arias.
#SUB#
Arias is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Arias trying to pass the guard but Byhenikov defending well.
Byhenikov is looking for a sweep. Arias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T8#
Byhenikov keeps trying to improve his position.
Byhenikov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Arias's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Arias's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Arias (18) vs (15) Byhenikov#SUB2#
Byhenikov tightening his grip on Arias, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Byhenikov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Arias has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Arias rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Arias moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Byhenikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Arias is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Arias is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Byhenikov defends well.#T9##SUB#
Arias throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Byhenikov wants to pass the guard but Arias is keeping the position.
Byhenikov advances to half guard.
Arias is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Byhenikov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Byhenikov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Arias (22) vs (15) Byhenikov
Arias has the hooks in. Byhenikov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Arias looking for the choke but no joy.
Arias seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Byhenikov is keeping busy.
Arias keeps control of the position as Byhenikov tries to break free.
#T10#
Arias doesn't have the hooks in and Byhenikov manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (22) vs (17) Byhenikov
Arias is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (24) vs (17) Byhenikov
Arias wants to pass to mount but Byhenikov is defending the position.
Byhenikov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Byhenikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Arias is one step ahead there.
Arias passes into half guard.
Arias moves into full mount! Byhenikov won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (27) vs (17) Byhenikov
Arias wants to take Byhenikov's back here but Byhenikov is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T11#
Arias wants to control the pace but Byhenikov is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Arias is working for a guillotine from mount but Byhenikov frees his head quite easily.
Arias wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Arias prevents Byhenikov from getting the reversal.
Byhenikov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (27) vs (19) Byhenikov
Byhenikov stands and throws Arias's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (27) vs (22) Byhenikov
Byhenikov tries to move to mount but Arias blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
Byhenikov has hold of Arias's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Arias tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Byhenikov cranks the arm and Arias screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Arias, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Igor Byhenikov!
An out of breath Igor Byhenikov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CACC 100
Date: Jun 20, 2020 |
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 24 wins and 11 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Paul Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Arias gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arias (0) vs (2) Hunt
Hunt preventing the sweep.
Hunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arias is keeping the position for now.
Arias has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Arias 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.#SUB#
Arias has his foot on Hunt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hunt works his way back into a safe position though.
Arias is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hunt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Arias keeping full guard, as Hunt tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Arias throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Arias looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Arias is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (2) Hunt
Arias trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hunt manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (4) Hunt
Hunt slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (2) vs (7) Hunt
Arias looks to move to half guard but instead Hunt has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Arias (2) vs (9) Hunt
Arias 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: Arias (2) vs (12) Hunt#SUB2#
Hunt is looking for the choke from the back position but Arias is controlling his hands well.
Hunt trying to control momentarily.
#T2##SUB2#
Hunt is looking for a rear naked choke here but Arias reverses the position brilliantly into Hunt's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (4) vs (12) Hunt
Arias content to stall in guard here.
Arias advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (7) vs (12) Hunt#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Arias is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hunt has escaped the position, nice work there.
Arias trying to control the position but Hunt is working away.
Hunt tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Hunt is not content to let Arias control the position.
Hunt struggling a bit here.
Hunt gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Arias passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (10) vs (12) Hunt
Arias has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Arias (12) vs (12) Hunt
Hunt is looking to improve his position but Arias isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Arias avoids the attempt from Hunt to control.#SUB#
Arias is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hunt has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hunt! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (12) vs (14) Hunt
Hunt won't allow Arias to sweep him here.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Arias is keeping the position.
Hunt stopping the sweep attempt from Arias.
Hunt passes Arias's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Arias manages to get to full guard.
#T5#
Arias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Arias working a defensive guard but Hunt passes into half guard.
Arias moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Arias is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hunt controlling from the top position.
Arias is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T6##SUB#
Arias throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hunt won't allow Arias to sweep him here.
Arias keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Arias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunt is one step ahead there.
Arias is trying to keep Hunt in close.
#T7#
Arias keeping full guard, as Hunt tries to pass.
Arias is trying to control the position but Hunt postures up.
Arias lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (14) vs (14) Hunt
Arias forces his way into half guard.
Hunt wants to control but Arias is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Arias tries to pass to full mount but Hunt defends it.
Hunt trying to control here.
#T8#
Hunt is looking for a sweep. Arias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Arias is trying to control the action in half guard but Hunt is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hunt is trying to maintain the position but Arias is very close to passing his half guard.
Hunt is looking for a sweep. Arias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Arias is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hunt! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (17) vs (14) Hunt
Hunt tries to hold on but Arias pushes him away. #T9#
Arias trying to control but Hunt is having none of it.
Hunt tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Arias looking for a guillotine from mount but Hunt is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hunt holds on for dear life, controlling Arias's posture momentarily.
Arias fails to take his opponent's back.
Hunt is looking to improve his position but Arias isn't that keen on the idea.
Arias tries to control but Hunt wriggling away. #T10#
Arias seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Hunt is holding on tight.
Hunt tries to lock up and control but Arias gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Arias with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Hunt really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hunt wants to hold on but Arias pushes him away.
Arias can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hunt is looking to escape.
Arias controlling his opponent. #T11#
Arias wants to take his opponent's back but Hunt doesn't allow it.
Hunt is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hunt holds on for dear life, controlling Arias's posture momentarily.
Hunt can't escape the position.
Hunt stops Arias from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Hunt wants to control but Arias is having none of it.
Arias wants to control the pace but Hunt is squirming around nicely. #T12#
Arias tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Arias moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Arias (20) vs (14) Hunt
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Hunt is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Hunt is trying to break free.
Arias tries to get the hooks in deep but Hunt pushed the leg off.
Arias doesn't have the hooks in and Hunt manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (20) vs (16) Hunt
Arias looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hunt puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T13#
Arias wants to get back to full guard.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but Arias defending well.
Arias gets back to full guard.
Arias 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.
Hunt pushing down on Arias's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Arias makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Arias.
Arias looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T14##SUB#
Arias had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hunt defends it easily.#SUB#
Hunt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hunt looking to pass the guard.
Arias looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunt advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (20) vs (19) Hunt
Arias prevents Hunt from improving position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arias takes the fight on points by 20 to 19.
George Arias thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CACC 98
Date: Jun 13, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 5 losses; Ibbe Ribbler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 10 losses; George Arias!
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Arias shoots for a takedown but Ribbler saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Arias changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ribbler looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ribbler (0) vs (4) Arias
Ribbler stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Ribbler stops Arias from passing to mount.
Arias laying and praying for a moment but Ribbler takes advantage and regains half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Arias is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ribbler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Arias wants to pass the guard but Ribbler is defending well.
Arias trying to control the action but Ribbler is working from the bottom.
Arias working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ribbler's thigh. Ribbler counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Ribbler is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
Arias wants to pass the guard but Ribbler is keeping the position.
Arias is still trying to improve position.
Ribbler keeping moving, preventing Arias from controlling successfully.
Arias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arias wants to control from the top but Ribbler keeps moving.
Arias looking to pass the guard.
Ribbler managing to control the position. #T3#
Arias trying to control but Ribbler is working from the bottom.
Arias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arias passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Arias seems to be working for a kimura but Ribbler defends the submission attempt.
Ribbler is looking to control Arias's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ribbler avoid being mounted?
Arias working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ribbler's thigh. Ribbler counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T4#
Ribbler seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Arias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ribbler is keeping the position for now.
Ribbler keeping moving, preventing Arias from controlling successfully.
Arias trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ribbler manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (2) vs (4) Arias#SUB2#
Arias is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T5#
Ribbler stays in close to Arias's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Arias has his foot on Ribbler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ribbler works his way back into a safe position though.
Arias wants to sweep but no luck.
Arias working a defensive guard but Ribbler passes into half guard.
Arias is looking for a sweep. Ribbler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ribbler tries to pass the half guard into mount. Arias knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Arias actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Ribbler is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T6#
Arias trying to control but Ribbler postures up.
Ribbler prevents Arias from improving his position.
Arias is trying to control but Ribbler passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (5) vs (4) Arias
Arias is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T7#
Arias manages to get back to half guard.
Arias is not content to let Ribbler control the position.
Arias is trying to maintain the position but Ribbler is very close to passing his half guard.
Arias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Arias is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ribbler is keen to just control but Arias is a slippery customer.
Arias manages to get to full guard.
#T8#
Arias working a defensive guard but Ribbler manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (8) vs (4) Arias
Arias has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Arias is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T9#
Ribbler tries to advance to mount but can't.
Arias is looking to reverse the position.
Ribbler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arias keeps working.
Ribbler wants to take a breather but Arias manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Ribbler.
Ribbler controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T10#
Ribbler postures up.
Arias lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (8) vs (6) Arias
Ribbler keeping moving, preventing Arias from controlling successfully.
Arias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ribbler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arias is looking to advance position but Ribbler has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ribbler (12) vs (6) Arias
Arias is trying to escape the mount.
#T11#
Ribbler avoids the attempt from Arias to control.
Arias really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ribbler avoids the attempt from Arias to control.
Arias working to try and regain half guard.
Arias sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Arias wants to improve his position but Ribbler is controlling well.
#T12#
Arias has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ribbler is working away from the top position though.
Ribbler is keen to just control but Arias is a slippery customer.
Arias slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Arias working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ribbler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ribbler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ribbler stopping the sweep attempt from Arias.
Ribbler is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ribbler stopping the sweep attempt from Arias.#T13#
Arias keeps trying to improve his position.
Ribbler tries to free his leg and advance position but Arias is retaining full guard.
Arias bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ribbler's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (12) vs (8) Arias
Arias trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribbler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Arias is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Arias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ribbler is keeping the position for now.
Arias pushing down on Ribbler's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Arias looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arias wants to control but Ribbler is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ribbler takes the fight on points by 12 to 8.
Ibbe Ribbler retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Ibbe Ribbler thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CACC 86 CORONA CARD
Date: May 09, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between George Arias (ranked 2074 p4p, 276 weight class) and Chris Fda (ranked 3307 p4p, 409 weight class). Fda has chosen Hate Me Now as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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 23 wins and 10 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Chris Fda!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Arias looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fda! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Arias (4) vs (0) Fda
Fda prevents Arias from improving position.
Arias trying to control the position but Fda is working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Fda tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Arias is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fda has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fda tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Arias wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fda regains half guard.
Fda wants to improve his position but Arias is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fda trying to hold on to Arias's head to control him but Arias postures up.
Arias wants to take a breather but Fda is having none of it.
Arias is thwarting Fda's attempts to control the position.
Fda looking for submissions off his back.
Arias passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (7) vs (0) Fda
Arias looking to control but Fda is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Arias has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arias moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Arias (10) vs (0) Fda
Arias looking for the RNC.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fda is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Arias tries to get the hooks in deep but Fda pushed the leg off.
Fda turns into Arias and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (10) vs (2) Fda
Fda forces his way into half guard.
Fda is thwarting Arias's attempts to control the position.
Fda tries to pass the half guard into mount. Arias knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fda is trying to work for a kimura but Arias is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Arias manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fda trying to control but Arias is working from the bottom.
Arias trying to keep a closed guard but Fda is proving a slippery customer.
Fda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arias is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (12) vs (2) Fda
Fda trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Arias manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (15) vs (2) Fda
Fda is looking to get to half guard.
Arias avoids the attempt from Fda to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arias jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Fda is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Fda and Arias has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Arias is looking to take a break and control but Fda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fda stops Arias from passing to mount.
Fda is trying to control Arias's posture but Arias avoids it.
Arias in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Fda is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). George Arias!
A very excited looking George Arias made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Chris Fda was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you for the Fight Sea Level Cain.'. |
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Event:
CACC 77
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between George Arias (ranked 1980 p4p, 246 weight class) and Ramon Gracie (ranked 390 p4p, 58 weight class). Gracie comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Jiu Jitsu: Vai Finaliza! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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 22 wins and 10 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Ramon Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gracie shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Arias napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Arias (0) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie looking to control but instead Arias has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Arias tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Arias works his way to full guard. Good work.
Arias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Arias looking to control.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Arias keeps moving.
Arias trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Arias pushes a forearm under Gracie's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Gracie is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). George Arias!
George Arias decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CACC 71
Date: Mar 28, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pablo Escobarre (ranked 14251 p4p, 532 weight class) and George Arias (ranked 1939 p4p, 233 weight class). Escobarre comes to the ring accompanied by Xzibit- Alcoholic . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Pablo Escobarre! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 10 losses; George Arias!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Arias gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Arias gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Escobarre (0) vs (2) Arias
Arias has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Escobarre (0) vs (5) Arias
Escobarre is looking to improve his position but Arias isn't that keen on the idea.
Escobarre is squirming around, avoiding Arias's attempts to control the action.
Arias tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Escobarre is working to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Escobarre is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Escobarre (0) vs (8) Arias
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Escobarre can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arias patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Escobarre trying to control the position but Arias manages to sink in the hooks.
Arias looking for the choke from the back.
Our spies down at at The Clinic inform us that Arias has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
A lull in the action here.
Escobarre tries to escape but Arias has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Arias controlling from the back.
Escobarre fending off the submission attempt from Arias.
Arias doesn't have the hooks in and Escobarre manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Escobarre (2) vs (8) Arias
Arias looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Escobarre passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arias slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Arias keeping moving, preventing Escobarre from controlling successfully.
Escobarre wants to pass the guard but Arias is keeping the position.
Escobarre is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Arias has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Escobarre is looking to defend but Arias has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Escobarre! Arias pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Escobarre taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). George Arias!
George Arias decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CACC 62
Date: Mar 01, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between George Arias (ranked 1881 p4p, 235 weight class) and Vulcahn Dravezesdi (ranked 1606 p4p, 204 weight class). Dravezesdi has chosen Nobody's Fool as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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 21 wins and 9 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 9 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dravezesdi tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Arias manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dravezesdi looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arias (0) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi wants to control from the top but Arias keeps moving.
Arias will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dravezesdi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arias is keeping the position for now.
Arias seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Arias is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Arias looking for a guillotine here but Dravezesdi defends easily.
Dravezesdi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias wants to sweep but no luck.
Dravezesdi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Arias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arias can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dravezesdi controls the pace.
Dravezesdi slips nicely into half guard.
Dravezesdi trying to mount his opponent but Arias defends it.
Arias is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arias has a hand on Dravezesdi's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Dravezesdi takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (0) vs (5) Dravezesdi
Arias is looking to get to half guard.
Dravezesdi controlling from mount.
Dravezesdi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dravezesdi wants to control the pace but Arias is squirming around nicely.
Arias is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi tries to control but Arias wriggling away.
Dravezesdi is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Arias has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Dravezesdi moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Arias (0) vs (8) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi doesn't have the hooks in and Arias manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (8) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi trying to keep a closed guard but Arias is proving a slippery customer.
Dravezesdi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Arias forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is looking to improve his position.
Dravezesdi won't allow Arias to pass to mount.
Dravezesdi looking for submissions off his back.
Arias has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (5) vs (8) Dravezesdi
Arias goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Dravezesdi turns into him and now he's in Arias's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (5) vs (10) Dravezesdi
Arias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dravezesdi is one step ahead there.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (5) vs (13) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi is looking to take a break and control but Arias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dravezesdi works to advance to full mount. Arias defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Arias (5) vs (15) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi controlling the position easily from mount.
Arias is trying to escape the mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Arias is looking to improve his position but Dravezesdi isn't that keen on the idea.
Arias is squirming around, avoiding Dravezesdi's attempts to control the action.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Arias is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Arias is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Arias bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (7) vs (15) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi is looking to sweep but instead, Arias has passed into half guard.
Arias wants to pass the guard but Dravezesdi is defending well.
Dravezesdi looking for submissions off his back.
Dravezesdi wants to improve his position but Arias is controlling well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi moves into full guard.
Arias looking to improve position, pressing down on Dravezesdi's thigh with his hand. Dravezesdi seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Arias paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Arias's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Dravezesdi picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
During a confident post fight interview, Vulcahn Dravezesdi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CACC 55
Date: Feb 15, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between George Arias (ranked 1859 p4p, 236 weight class) and Khalid Mamedov (ranked 1876 p4p, 240 weight class). Mamedov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Shamhan Daldaev - Eto Kavkaz. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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 20 wins and 9 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Khalid Mamedov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Arias closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mamedov quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (0) Mamedov
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Arias wants to pass to mount but Mamedov is defending the position.
Mamedov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Arias is working away from the top position though.
Mamedov wants to improve his position but Arias is controlling well.
Arias works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (5) vs (0) Mamedov
Arias working away.
Mamedov 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mamedov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Arias is looking to take a break and control but Mamedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamedov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Arias's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mamedov wants to get back to full guard.
Arias is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mamedov defends it well.
Arias is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mamedov is pressing down on Arias's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Arias wants to pass the guard but Mamedov is keeping the position.
Arias wants to control from the top but Mamedov keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arias won't allow Mamedov to sweep him here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mamedov trying to control the position.
Mamedov keeping full guard, as Arias tries to pass.
Arias trying to control but Mamedov is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mamedov pulls Arias in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Arias's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (5) vs (2) Mamedov
Arias trying to control the position.
Mamedov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Arias not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mamedov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (5) vs (5) Mamedov
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arias gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Arias (5) vs (7) Mamedov
Mamedov controlling the position easily from mount.
Mamedov works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Arias (5) vs (10) Mamedov
Arias is really stuck here.
Arias turns into Mamedov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (7) vs (10) Mamedov
Mamedov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Arias doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Arias manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Arias trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Arias passes Mamedov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Arias tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mamedov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mamedov tries to roll over but Arias keeps him under control.
Arias controlling the action here.
Arias passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mamedov! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (10) vs (10) Mamedov
Mamedov is working to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Arias is stalling here but it's allowed Mamedov to get half guard.
Mamedov won't allow Arias to pass to mount.
Mamedov is trying to control but can't.
Arias tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mamedov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Arias trying to control the pace.
Arias prevents Mamedov from improving his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Arias wants to control but Mamedov is keeping him busy.
Arias looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mamedov wants to control but Arias is keeping busy.
Arias wants to pass the guard but Mamedov is defending well.
Mamedov is looking to improve his position.
Arias passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (13) vs (10) Mamedov
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mamedov is controlling an arm, preventing Arias from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Arias takes Mamedov's back. Score +3 for taking back: Arias (16) vs (10) Mamedov
Arias is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Mamedov can't escape the position.
Mamedov looking very determined here, making life difficult for Arias.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Mamedov right now.
Arias not allowing Mamedov to control his hands.
Mamedov can't escape the position.
Arias is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Arias is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Mamedov knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Mamedov for a finish.
Arias not allowing Mamedov to control his hands.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov looking very determined here, making life difficult for Arias.
Arias is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Arias trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Mamedov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Arias is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mamedov is just riding it out for now. Arias eventually gives up the hold.
Mamedov tries to roll over but Arias keeps him under control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Arias is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Mamedov reverses the position - he's now on top in Arias's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (16) vs (12) Mamedov
Arias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mamedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arias 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.
Arias keeping moving, preventing Mamedov from controlling successfully.
Arias manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mamedov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (18) vs (12) Mamedov
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Arias won't allow Mamedov to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mamedov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (18) vs (14) Mamedov
Arias wants to sweep here but Mamedov controlling him for the moment.
Arias keeping moving, preventing Mamedov from controlling successfully.
Arias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mamedov is one step ahead there.
Arias looking for subs off his back but Mamedov has passed one foot through into half guard.
Arias has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mamedov is working away from the top position though.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Arias is looking for a sweep. Mamedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Arias is refusing to be controlled, as Mamedov sits in half guard.
Mamedov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Arias sees it coming and defends easily.
Mamedov wants to pass to mount but Arias is defending the position.
Mamedov is still trying to improve position.
Arias works his way to full guard. Good work.
Arias lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (20) vs (14) Mamedov
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Arias got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mamedov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Arias has managed to get both his arms back between Mamedov's legs - danger averted.
Arias wants to pass the guard but Mamedov is keeping the position.
Arias trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arias wants to pass the guard but Mamedov is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mamedov working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arias takes the fight on points by 20 to 14.
After winning the bout, George Arias 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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Event:
CACC 47
Date: Jan 25, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Igor Byhenikov (ranked 15246 p4p, 580 weight class) and George Arias (ranked 1717 p4p, 230 weight class). Byhenikov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Harbinger. This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 11 losses; Igor Byhenikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 8 losses; George Arias!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Arias scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Byhenikov (0) vs (2) Arias
Byhenikov is pressing down on Arias's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Arias tries to free his leg and advance position but Byhenikov is retaining full guard.
Arias's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Arias stopping the sweep attempt from Byhenikov.
Byhenikov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Arias escapes and throws Byhenikov's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (0) vs (5) Arias
Arias wants to lay and pray for a moment but Byhenikov keeps working.
Byhenikov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Byhenikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Arias trying to pass the guard but Byhenikov defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byhenikov wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Byhenikov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Byhenikov keeping moving, preventing Arias from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arias stands and throws Byhenikov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (0) vs (8) Arias
Arias working away.
Byhenikov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Byhenikov is looking to improve his position.
Byhenikov is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Death Valley Training Facility that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Arias wants to take a breather but Byhenikov is having none of it.
Byhenikov tries to get to full guard but Arias has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Byhenikov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Arias tries to free his leg and advance position but Byhenikov is retaining full guard.
Arias sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Byhenikov's guard.
Byhenikov tries to roll over but Arias keeps him under control.
Arias works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (0) vs (11) Arias
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov tries to bench press Arias off him but Arias keeps the position.
Arias looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Byhenikov prevents Arias from improving position.
Byhenikov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Arias advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Byhenikov (0) vs (13) Arias
Byhenikov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arias looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Byhenikov wants to get back to full guard.
Arias frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (0) vs (16) Arias
Arias looking to control but Byhenikov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Byhenikov is looking to get to half guard.
Arias trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Byhenikov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Arias wants to control the pace but Byhenikov is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Arias wants to pass to mount but Byhenikov is defending the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Byhenikov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Byhenikov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Arias manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (2) vs (16) Arias
Byhenikov looking to pass the guard.
Arias keeping moving, preventing Byhenikov from controlling successfully.
Arias trying to control the position.
Byhenikov looking to pass the guard.
Arias looking for a guillotine here but Byhenikov defends easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Arias working for a triangle but Byhenikov defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Arias is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (2) vs (18) Arias
Arias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arias avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Byhenikov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (4) vs (18) Arias
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Arias keeping full guard, as Byhenikov tries to pass.
Our spies down at at The Clinic inform us that Arias has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Arias is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (4) vs (20) Arias
Arias prevents Byhenikov from improving his position.
Byhenikov has a hand on Arias's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Arias takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (4) vs (23) Arias
Byhenikov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Arias trying to control the action but Byhenikov is working from the bottom.
Byhenikov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Arias's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Arias's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Byhenikov (8) vs (23) Arias
Arias can't escape the position.
Byhenikov looking for the RNC.
Byhenikov is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Arias won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Byhenikov off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Igor Byhenikov!
Igor Byhenikov took some time post fight to say the following; 'Thank you all for this opportunity,. I couldn't have done it without all of you.'. |
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Event:
CACC 41
Date: Jan 11, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between George Arias (ranked 1691 p4p, 223 weight class) and Quinoa Smiff (ranked 17470 p4p, 551 weight class). Quinoa Smiff has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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 19 wins and 8 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Quinoa Smiff!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Arias closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (0) Smiff
Smiff 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.
Arias is looking to pass Smiff's guard but actually Smiff recovers to full guard.
Arias looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiff manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Arias manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (2) Smiff
Smiff must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Arias not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smiff wants to pass the guard but Arias is keeping the position.
Arias pulls Smiff in close to his closed guard and prevents Smiff from doing any damage or advancing position.
Smiff avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Arias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smiff is one step ahead there.
Smiff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arias is keeping the position for now.
Smiff won't allow Arias to sweep him here.
Arias is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Arias manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smiff manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (4) vs (2) Smiff
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arias tries to free his leg and advance position but Smiff is retaining full guard.
Arias drops back, looking for a kneebar! Smiff looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Smiff looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Smiff! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Arias (4) vs (6) Smiff
Arias sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Smiff is looking for a kimura here.
Smiff is thwarting Arias's attempts to control the position.
Arias tries to roll over but Smiff keeps him under control.
Arias gets full guard.
Arias is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smiff pushing down on Arias's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Smiff trying to pass the guard but Arias defending well.
Arias wants to get back to full guard.
Smiff wants to pass the guard but Arias is defending well.
Arias manages to get to full guard.
Smiff postures up.
Smiff is looking to pass into half guard but Arias pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Arias is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (6) vs (6) Smiff
Smiff keeping full guard, as Arias tries to pass.
Smiff keeping moving, preventing Arias from controlling successfully.
Arias engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smiff swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arias is working hard here to advance position.
Arias wants to control from the top but Smiff keeps moving.
Arias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smiff swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Smiff being controlled here, momentarily.
Arias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smiff swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Arias trying to control the position from guard on top but Smiff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Arias won't allow Smiff to sweep him here.
Smiff trying to keep a closed guard but Arias is proving a slippery customer.
Arias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smiff is keeping the position for now.
Smiff is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Arias trying to control the position from guard on top but Smiff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smiff trying to control the position.
Arias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smiff swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arias wants to control from the top but Smiff keeps moving.
Arias forces his way into half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Smiff regains full guard. Nicely done.
Arias controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Arias wants to pass the guard but Smiff is keeping the position.
Smiff pulls Arias in close to prevent any damage.
Arias wants to control from the top but Smiff keeps moving.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Arias slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Smiff has control of Arias's left arm, preventing Arias from doing any damage.
Arias trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Smiff manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (6) vs (8) Smiff
Arias seems keen to control Smiff's posture.
Smiff wants to pass the guard but Arias is keeping the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Arias is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (8) vs (8) Smiff
Arias is keen to just control but Smiff is a slippery customer.
Arias trying to pass the guard but Smiff defending well.
Arias content to control rather than advance.
Smiff is defending against the submission attempts here by Arias.
Arias wants to control but Smiff is keeping him busy.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Arias content to control rather than advance.
Arias wants to control but Smiff is keeping him busy.
Arias is just content to waste time from the top position. Smiff takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Arias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smiff swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smiff seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Smiff keeping full guard, as Arias tries to pass.
Arias trying to control but Smiff is working from the bottom.
Arias is really struggling to control Smiff but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Arias wants to pass the guard but Smiff is keeping the position.
Arias trying to control the position from guard on top but Smiff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Arias wants to pass the guard but Smiff is keeping the position.
Smiff can't keep his opponent in guard - Arias advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Arias wants to pass the guard but Smiff is defending well.
Smiff trying to control but Arias postures up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Arias is keen to just control but Smiff is a slippery customer.
Arias wants to pass to mount but Smiff is defending the position.
Arias is looking for a kimura but Smiff is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Arias to get the leverage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arias is pressing down on Smiff's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smiff is holding on for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Arias gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Arias takes the fight on points by 9 to 8.
After winning the bout, George Arias thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Quinoa Smiff spoke after the fight, saying 'He is on steroids!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 27 (185lbs, D1): Finals - Round 3
Date: Dec 25, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between George Arias (ranked 1622 p4p, 204 weight class) and Ibbe Ribbler (ranked 1190 p4p, 148 weight class). Ribbler has chosen Bad Religion - Infected as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 7 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Ibbe Ribbler!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ribbler closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ribbler lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arias (0) vs (2) Ribbler
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ribbler slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Arias trying to keep a closed guard but Ribbler is proving a slippery customer.
Ribbler looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribbler controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Arias wants to sweep here but Ribbler controlling him for the moment.
Ribbler has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Fenrir MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Arias is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arias wants to sweep but no luck.
Arias throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Arias is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ribbler is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Arias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arias is looking for a triangle but Ribbler pushes his legs off easily.
Arias throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ribbler escapes and throws Arias's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (0) vs (5) Ribbler
Arias gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ribbler looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are battling for position here. Arias manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ribbler postures up.
Ribbler wants to pass the guard but Arias is keeping the position.
Arias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ribbler is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arias is working hard here to advance position.
Arias is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Arias 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.
Arias throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ribbler uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (0) vs (8) Ribbler
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arias is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ribbler has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Arias (0) vs (10) Ribbler
Arias can't escape the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler manages to capitalize on a mistake by Arias to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Arias (0) vs (13) Ribbler
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ribbler's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Ribbler biding his time, looking for the opening.
Arias breaks Ribbler's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (13) Ribbler
Arias trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ribbler manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (15) Ribbler
Ribbler is stalling in the full guard.
Arias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ribbler is one step ahead there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Arias working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ribbler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ribbler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Arias looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Arias has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ribbler has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (2) vs (18) Ribbler
Arias is not content to let Ribbler control the position.
Ribbler gets to mount! Arias was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Arias (2) vs (20) Ribbler
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Arias tries to reverse the position but Ribbler maintains control.
Ribbler tries to control but Arias wriggling away.
Ribbler controlling the pace for now.
Arias can't escape the position.
Arias is trying to reverse the position but instead Ribbler has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Arias (2) vs (23) Ribbler
Ribbler is hanging on to Arias's back as he tries to escape.
Ribbler not allowing Arias to control his hands.
Arias tries to roll but Ribbler sticks to his back.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Arias rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Arias is concentrating on defense, preventing Ribbler from advancing position.
Ribbler is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Arias regains full guard. Nicely done.
Arias has his foot on Ribbler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ribbler works his way back into a safe position though.
Ribbler showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Arias lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (4) vs (23) Ribbler
Arias tries to free his leg and advance position but Ribbler is retaining full guard.
Arias passes Ribbler's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Arias is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ribbler! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (7) vs (23) Ribbler
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Arias seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Ribbler is holding on tight.
Arias wants to control the pace but Ribbler is squirming around nicely.
Arias takes Ribbler's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Ribbler is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Arias (10) vs (23) Ribbler
Arias is not going to allow Ribbler to sit and survive in this position.
Ribbler is keeping busy.
Arias tightening his grip on Ribbler, looking for the choke.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Arias working for the choke.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Arias is persistently looking for the submission but Ribbler is defending it well.
Ribbler turns into Arias and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (10) vs (25) Ribbler
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Arias 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.
Arias keeping moving, preventing Ribbler from controlling successfully.
Arias is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Arias wants to sweep here but Ribbler controlling him for the moment.
Arias is pulling down on Ribbler's head to control his posture.
Arias looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ribbler puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler is looking to advance position but Arias won't allow it.
Arias trying to control from the bottom.
Ribbler frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (10) vs (28) Ribbler
Arias tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ribbler sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ribbler prevents Arias from getting the reversal.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arias is desperately trying to improve his position but Ribbler has a good base and remains in mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ribbler wins on points by 28 to 10.
Ibbe Ribbler is the new middleweight champion!
Ibbe Ribbler decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 27 (185lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Dec 24, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between George Arias (ranked 1624 p4p, 204 weight class) and Alka Mangrove (ranked 1996 p4p, 246 weight class). Mangrove has chosen https://youtu.be/uZU7Y1Hdww0 as his entrance music. George Arias had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 7 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Alka Mangrove!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Mangrove clinches up against the cage.
Mangrove pulls guard effortlessly.
Mangrove can't keep his opponent in guard - Arias advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Arias is controlling the pace.
Mangrove tries to get to full guard but Arias has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mangrove is staying active underneath Arias, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (3) vs (0) Mangrove
Mangrove is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mangrove 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.
Mangrove is controlling an arm, preventing Arias from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangrove wants to hold on but Arias pushes him away.
Arias is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Mangrove is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Arias (6) vs (0) Mangrove
Arias tries to keep control of the position but Mangrove is staying busy.
Mangrove tries to escape the position.
Arias not allowing Mangrove to control his hands.
I really don't envy Mangrove right now.
Arias is looking to control Mangrove but Mangrove is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Mangrove trying to control the hands but Arias breaks the grip.
Mangrove tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Mangrove bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (6) vs (2) Mangrove
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Arias is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (8) vs (2) Mangrove
Arias trying to control but Mangrove is working from the bottom.
Mangrove working for a triangle but Arias defends it easily.
Mangrove working for a triangle but Arias defends it easily.
Arias is pushing down on Mangrove's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mangrove is fighting to maintain full guard but Arias has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove is trying to control but can't.
Mangrove wants to improve his position but Arias is controlling well.
Arias trying to mount his opponent but Mangrove defends it.
Mangrove wants to improve his position but Arias is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Arias in particular looking to stall.
Mangrove is trying to get back to full guard.
Arias is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mangrove! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (11) vs (2) Mangrove
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove is trying to escape the mount but Arias keeps good control and instead manages to take Mangrove's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Arias (14) vs (2) Mangrove
Mangrove defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Arias's arms.
Mangrove can't escape the position.
Arias seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Arias is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Mangrove with him. Mangrove is trying to defend but Arias has an arm under the chin now! Mangrove grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). George Arias!
A relieved looking George Arias thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TWGC 27 (185lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 23, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Claudio Ty (ranked 19515 p4p, 526 weight class) and George Arias (ranked 1620 p4p, 203 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 0 losses; Claudio Ty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 7 losses; George Arias!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Arias shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ty (0) vs (2) Arias
Ty trying to control but Arias postures up.
Arias with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ty is controlling Arias's trapped leg to prevent Arias from advancing to side control.
Arias tries to pass to full mount but Ty defends it.
Arias is looking to take a break and control but Ty is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias prevents Ty from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ty manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arias slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ty looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Arias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arias is still trying to improve position.
Ty trying to control the position here.
Arias wants to pass the guard but Ty is keeping the position.
Ty is controlling Arias's posture.
Ty 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ty is keeping the position for now.
Ty is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ty tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Arias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ty looking to hit a scissor sweep but Arias is one step ahead there.
Arias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ty is keeping the position for now.
Arias wants to control from the top but Ty keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ty has his hands on Arias's head, controlling the position.
Arias sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ty's guard.
Ty is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ty is in trouble now - Arias has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ty (0) vs (5) Arias
Ty wants to control but Arias is having none of it.
Ty is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ty is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arias moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Ty (0) vs (8) Arias
Arias working for the choke.
Arias gets his hands free as Ty looks to control.
Ty rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Arias seems to be working for a kimura but Ty defends the submission attempt.
Ty makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ty.
Arias trying to control the position from guard on top but Ty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ty is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Arias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ty is keeping the position for now.
Arias is fighting to break Ty's control of his arms but Ty is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Arias is pushing down on Ty's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ty is fighting to maintain full guard but Arias has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ty trying to control from the bottom.
Ty is trying to get back to full guard.
Ty is in trouble now - Arias has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ty (0) vs (11) Arias
Ty is looking to get to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ty regains half guard.
Arias wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ty keeps working.
Ty wants to get back to full guard.
Ty is refusing to be controlled, as Arias sits in half guard.
Arias works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ty (0) vs (14) Arias
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ty is looking for a sweep.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
What's Ty going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Ty is looking to reverse the position.
Ty struggling a bit here.
Ty is trying to improve his position.
Ty is not content to let Arias control the position.
Ty is trying to get back to half guard.
Ty is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Arias's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ty is looking to control Arias's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ty avoid being mounted?
Arias tries to pass to full mount but Ty defends it.
Arias works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ty (0) vs (17) Arias
Ty is trying to escape the mount but Arias keeps good control and instead manages to take Ty's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ty (0) vs (20) Arias
Ty tries to escape but Arias has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Arias is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Ty taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Arias.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). George Arias!
Our winner, George Arias, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
TWGC 27 (185lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: Dec 15, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jack Lynn (ranked 1964 p4p, 224 weight class) and George Arias (ranked 1566 p4p, 205 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Jack Lynn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 7 losses; George Arias!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Arias shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lynn napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lynn (0) vs (4) Arias
Lynn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lynn is working hard here to advance position.
Arias controls the position from side control.
Arias is trying to get an arm triangle but Lynn is defending well.
Arias looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lynn keeps working.
Lynn tries to bench press Arias off him but Arias keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arias tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lynn's legs.
Lynn can't do much from the bottom here.
Arias is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lynn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lynn keeps Arias under control for a moment.
Lynn can't do much from the bottom here.
Lynn sneaks back into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynn trying to control from the bottom.
Arias is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Arias is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lynn (0) vs (7) Arias
Arias content just to control the position here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lynn is squirming around, avoiding Arias's attempts to control the action.
Lynn is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arias tries to control but Lynn wriggling away.
Arias pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Arias goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Lynn is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lynn (2) vs (7) Arias
Lynn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Our spies down at at The Clinic inform us that Arias has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Arias looking to control.
Arias keeping full guard, as Lynn tries to pass.
Lynn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lynn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynn trying to control but Arias is working from the bottom.
Arias lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lynn (2) vs (9) Arias
Arias wants to pass the guard but Lynn is keeping the position.
Lynn keeping moving, preventing Arias from controlling successfully.
Arias slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lynn (2) vs (12) Arias
Arias wants to control but Lynn is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lynn sneaks back into half guard.
Arias is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Arias is working for a submission of some sort.
Lynn is looking to improve his position.
Arias trying to control the action but Lynn is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Arias works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lynn (2) vs (15) Arias
Lynn prevents Arias from moving into mount.
Lynn manages to work his way to half guard, despite Arias's best efforts.
Lynn wants to get back to full guard.
Arias seems to be looking for submissions.
Lynn is looking for a sweep. Arias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lynn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lynn is trying to maintain the position but Arias is very close to passing his half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Arias wants to free his trapped foot but Lynn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lynn is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Arias's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Arias's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lynn (6) vs (15) Arias
Arias turns into Lynn and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lynn (6) vs (17) Arias
Arias looking to pass the guard.
Arias trying to control but Lynn is working from the bottom.
Arias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lynn is keeping the position for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lynn is looking to sweep but instead, Arias has passed into half guard.
Arias wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lynn keeps working.
Arias is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lynn is just riding it out for now. Arias eventually gives up the hold.
Lynn is looking to improve his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Arias wants to free his trapped foot but Lynn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lynn trying to control here.
Lynn wants to get back to full guard.
Lynn won't allow Arias to pass to mount.
Arias is looking for a kimura here.
Arias passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lynn (6) vs (20) Arias
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Arias controlling from side mount.
Lynn is not content to let Arias control the position.
Arias is trying to get an arm triangle but Lynn is defending well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lynn regains half guard.
Arias looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Arias is taking a breather. Lynn says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Arias stalling away here and it's allowed Lynn to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Arias trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lynn manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lynn (8) vs (20) Arias
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lynn slips nicely into half guard.
Arias wants to get back to full guard but Lynn has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Lynn (11) vs (20) Arias
Arias regains half guard.
Arias wants to control but Lynn is keeping busy.
Lynn is keen to just control but Arias is a slippery customer.
Lynn seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Arias is refusing to be controlled, as Lynn sits in half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Arias makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Arias.
Arias looking for a sweep. Not yet Arias, not yet.
Arias looking to control.
Lynn passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Lynn (14) vs (20) Arias
You can see the frustration on Arias's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lynn has knee on belly momentarily but Arias bucks him off and regains half guard.
Lynn wants to free his trapped foot but Arias is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've been hearing that Lynn has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lynn is looking to take a break and control but Arias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Arias wants to get back to full guard.
Lynn trying to pass the guard but Arias defending well.
Arias moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Arias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lynn is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lynn looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arias wins on points by 20 to 14.
During a confident post fight interview, George Arias thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 27 (185lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between George Arias (ranked 1555 p4p, 205 weight class) and Carlos Silverio (ranked 6333 p4p, 504 weight class). Silverio has chosen Shiro Sagisu - Angel of Doom as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 7 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 11 losses; Carlos Silverio!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Silverio tries to clinch there but Arias circles away.
Silverio takes the fight into the clinch.
Arias turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Arias manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Arias (4) vs (0) Silverio
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Arias tries to move to mount but Silverio blocks the move with his legs.
Silverio is trying to get back to half guard.
Silverio is not content to let Arias control the position.
Silverio is looking for a sweep.
Silverio has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverio is still trying to improve position.
Silverio is not content to let Arias control the position.
Arias advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Arias (6) vs (0) Silverio
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silverio 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: Arias (9) vs (0) Silverio
Arias tightening his grip on Silverio, looking for the choke.
Silverio staying busy and making it hard for Arias to control.
Silverio is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Silverio is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silverio rolls, trying to escape but Arias keeps control of the position.
Arias looking for the choke but no joy.
Arias controlling well, preventing Silverio from escaping the position.
Arias seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Arias is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Silverio knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Silverio for a finish.
Arias trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silverio defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Arias's arms.
Arias is riding his opponent, not letting Silverio buck him off.
Arias is controlling the position but Silverio somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arias is looking to advance position but Silverio won't allow it.
Silverio gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silverio controls Arias momentarily but Arias frees himself.
Silverio wants to sweep here but Arias controlling him for the moment.
Silverio had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Arias defends it easily.
Arias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silverio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arias is working hard here to advance position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Arias is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Silverio is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Silverio has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (9) vs (2) Silverio
Silverio wants to control from the top but Arias keeps moving.
Arias looking for a sweep. Not yet Arias, not yet.
Arias looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Arias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Arias is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Arias has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silverio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Arias throws his legs up looking for a submission but Silverio uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (9) vs (5) Silverio
Arias is trying to improve his position.
Arias sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Arias is trying to get back to full guard.
Silverio is looking to advance position but Arias won't allow it.
Arias is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Silverio's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Silverio's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Arias (13) vs (5) Silverio
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Arias has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Silverio has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Arias really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Silverio.
Silverio tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Silverio is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Arias looking to control and managing it successfully.
Silverio prevents Arias from taking his back.
Arias is trying to control here but Silverio has managed to regain half guard.
Arias passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (16) vs (5) Silverio
Arias takes Silverio's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Silverio is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Arias (19) vs (5) Silverio
I would not like to be Silverio right now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Silverio's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Arias is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Silverio is defending well though. Arias let's go of the attempt for now.
Arias wants to control the position but Silverio frees himself and scrambles - Arias manages to regain control in side control.
Silverio is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arias is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Silverio knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Silverio tries to improve position but can't.
Arias has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Arias (21) vs (5) Silverio
Arias goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Silverio turns into him and now he's in Arias's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (21) vs (7) Silverio
Arias is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Silverio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silverio wants to pass the guard but Arias is keeping the position.
Arias is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Arias is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silverio tries to free his leg and advance position but Arias is retaining full guard.
Arias wants to sweep here but Silverio controlling him for the moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Arias is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Silverio has his hands clasped together but Arias extends and breaks Silverio's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Arias.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). George Arias!
George Arias 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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Event:
CACC 17
Date: Nov 11, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Paul Hunt (ranked 490 p4p, 76 weight class) and George Arias (ranked 1454 p4p, 194 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Paul Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 6 losses; George Arias!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Arias shoots for a takedown but Hunt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hunt is looking to clinch.
We've been informed that Arias has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Arias swats away the attempt to clinch by Hunt.
Hunt looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (0) Arias
Arias keeping full guard, as Hunt tries to pass.
Arias looking for a sweep. Not yet Arias, not yet.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Arias is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Arias not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Arias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Arias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunt is one step ahead there.
Hunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arias is keeping the position for now.
Hunt passes into half guard.
Arias looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Arias trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Arias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hunt keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Arias tries to roll over but Hunt keeps him under control.
Arias keeps trying to improve his position.
Hunt wants to pass to mount but Arias is defending the position.
Arias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arias gets back to full guard.
Hunt is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Arias trying to keep a closed guard but Hunt is proving a slippery customer.
Hunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arias is keeping the position for now.
Arias can't keep his opponent in guard - Hunt advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Arias manages to get to full guard.
Arias 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Arias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt won't allow Arias to sweep him here.
Arias working a defensive guard here.
Hunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arias working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hunt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hunt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hunt won't allow Arias to sweep him here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Arias is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (2) Arias
Hunt is trying to keep Arias in close.
Arias trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Hunt keeping full guard, as Arias tries to pass.
Hunt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Arias trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Arias looking to pass the guard.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Arias from controlling successfully.
Arias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunt is keeping the position for now.
Arias slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (2) vs (5) Arias
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hunt manages to get back to half guard.
Arias wants to pass to mount but Hunt is defending the position.
Hunt gets full guard.
Arias trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Arias trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Arias wants to pass the guard but Hunt is keeping the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Arias wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Hunt looking to control.
Hunt wants to sweep here but Arias controlling him for the moment.
Hunt is working hard here to advance position.
Arias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunt is keeping the position for now.
Hunt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Arias's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (4) vs (5) Arias
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hunt advances to half guard.
Arias tries to get to full guard but Hunt has control of the leg.
Arias trying to control from the bottom.
Arias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hunt passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (7) vs (5) Arias
Arias manages to get back to half guard.
Arias is looking to improve his position.
Arias is staying active underneath Hunt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hunt is pressing down on Arias's thigh, looking to free his foot. Arias is holding on for now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Arias gets full guard.
Hunt trying to control but Arias is working from the bottom.
Arias looking for a sweep. Not yet Arias, not yet.
Hunt advances to half guard.
Hunt passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Arias! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (10) vs (5) Arias
Hunt trying to control but Arias is having none of it.
Arias keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is working for a guillotine from mount but Arias frees his head quite easily.
Hunt fails to move to back control.
Arias is desperately trying to improve his position but Hunt has a good base and remains in mount.
Hunt wants to control the pace but Arias is squirming around nicely.
Hunt avoids the attempt from Arias to control.
Arias prevents Hunt from taking his back.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Arias is trying desperately to improve position.
Hunt controlling from the full mount.
Hunt looking to control but Arias is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hunt seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Arias is holding on tight.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hunt takes Arias's back. Score +3 for taking back: Hunt (13) vs (5) Arias
Hunt keeps control of the position easily here as Arias tries to buck him off.
Hunt trying to control momentarily.
Arias manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hunt's guard. Nice work there by Arias.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (13) vs (7) Arias
Arias wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Arias won't allow Hunt to sweep him here.
Hunt controlling Arias's posture.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is trying to control the position but Arias postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hunt holds on and takes a little breather.
Arias works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hunt wants to get back to full guard.
Arias wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hunt keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arias might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hunt haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Arias is just content to waste time from the top position. Hunt takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt takes the fight on points by 13 to 7.
Our winner, Paul Hunt, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CACC 10
Date: Oct 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between George Arias (ranked 1413 p4p, 195 weight class) and Aoki Aoki (ranked 2630 p4p, 336 weight class). Aoki has chosen Baka Survivor as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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 6 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Aoki Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Aoki closes the distance and pushes Arias back into the ropes.
Arias prevents the takedown attempt.
Arias has clasped his hands together around Aoki's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Arias (4) vs (0) Aoki
Arias tries for a kimura but Aoki is defending well.
Aoki is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Arias is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Arias (6) vs (0) Aoki
Aoki is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Arias has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Arias (9) vs (0) Aoki
Arias just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias struggling to keep hold of the position.
Aoki tries to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Arias sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Aoki taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). George Arias!
Our winner, George Arias, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CACC 6
Date: Oct 12, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between George Arias (ranked 1358 p4p, 185 weight class) and Igor Byhenikov (ranked 15088 p4p, 632 weight class). Byhenikov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Harbinger. George Arias had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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 5 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 10 losses; Igor Byhenikov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Byhenikov shoots for a takedown but Arias saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Arias shoots in and drives through. Byhenikov sprawls well.
Byhenikov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Arias looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Arias (0) vs (4) Byhenikov
Byhenikov advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Arias (0) vs (6) Byhenikov
Arias tries to improve his position but instead Byhenikov has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Arias (0) vs (9) Byhenikov
Arias won't enjoy being in this position. Byhenikov looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Arias is tapping - it's over boys! Byhenikov picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Igor Byhenikov!
Igor Byhenikov 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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Event:
CACC 3
Date: Sep 28, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vulcahn Dravezesdi (ranked 1674 p4p, 221 weight class) and George Arias (ranked 1330 p4p, 183 weight class). Dravezesdi comes to the ring accompanied by Nobody's Fool. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 5 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 4 losses; George Arias!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Arias clinches up with Dravezesdi and pushes him back against the ropes.
Dravezesdi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Arias is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Arias has hold of one of Dravezesdi's legs. Dravezesdi is fighting the takedown attempt but Arias gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (0) vs (2) Arias
Dravezesdi seems keen to control Arias's posture.
Arias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arias trying to control the position from guard on top but Dravezesdi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arias tries to free his leg and advance position but Dravezesdi is retaining full guard.
Dravezesdi working a defensive guard here.
Arias won't allow Dravezesdi to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dravezesdi keeping full guard, as Arias tries to pass.
Dravezesdi wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dravezesdi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Arias manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (2) Arias
Dravezesdi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arias is keeping the position for now.
Arias is trying to keep Dravezesdi in close.
Arias keeping full guard, as Dravezesdi tries to pass.
Arias looking for a guillotine here but Dravezesdi defends easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi stands and throws Arias's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (5) vs (2) Arias
Dravezesdi wants to control but Arias is keeping him busy.
Arias tries to improve position but can't.
Dravezesdi passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Arias! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dravezesdi (7) vs (2) Arias
Dravezesdi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Arias is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi wants to take Arias's back but he can't do it this time.
Arias is squirming around, avoiding Dravezesdi's attempts to control the action.
Arias is looking to get to half guard.
Dravezesdi moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Arias has worked his arm free - good work by Arias!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi tries to advance to mount but can't.
Dravezesdi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Arias is looking to reverse the position.
Dravezesdi tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Arias tries to buck Dravezesdi off but Dravezesdi is having none of it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Arias tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Dravezesdi presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dravezesdi (9) vs (2) Arias
Dravezesdi fails to take his opponent's back.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dravezesdi takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Dravezesdi (12) vs (2) Arias
Dravezesdi tries to get the hooks in deep but Arias pushed the leg off.
Dravezesdi is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Arias defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Arias defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Dravezesdi doesn't have the hooks in and Arias manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (12) vs (4) Arias
Arias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dravezesdi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dravezesdi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (14) vs (4) Arias
Dravezesdi works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (17) vs (4) Arias
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Arias manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dravezesdi's best efforts.
Dravezesdi trying to control from half guard but Arias is working away.
Dravezesdi is pressing down on Arias's thigh, looking to free his foot. Arias is holding on for now.
Dravezesdi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (20) vs (4) Arias
We've been hearing good reports from Dravezesdi's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Arias tries to hold on but Dravezesdi pushes him away.
Arias has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Arias tries to reverse the position but Dravezesdi maintains control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Arias wants to control but Dravezesdi is having none of it.
Dravezesdi is trying to take his opponent's back.
Arias sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Arias is trying to get back to full guard.
Arias is still trying to improve position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is looking to advance position but Arias won't allow it.
Dravezesdi trying to control the action but Arias is working from the bottom.
Dravezesdi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Arias is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dravezesdi trying to work for an americana but Arias has managed to regain full guard.
Arias escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dravezesdi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Arias keeping moving, preventing Dravezesdi from controlling successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi passes into half guard.
Dravezesdi is pressing down on Arias's thigh, looking to free his foot. Arias is holding on for now.
Dravezesdi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Arias is not content to let Dravezesdi control the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is just content to waste time from the top position. Arias takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Dravezesdi tries to free his leg and advance position but Arias is retaining full guard.
Dravezesdi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dravezesdi trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Arias manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (20) vs (6) Arias
Arias trying to control but Dravezesdi is working from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Arias tries to free his leg and advance position but Dravezesdi is retaining full guard.
Dravezesdi working a defensive guard here.
Arias trying to control but Dravezesdi is working from the bottom.
Arias passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (20) vs (9) Arias
Dravezesdi tries to bench press Arias off him but Arias keeps the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dravezesdi manages to get to full guard.
Dravezesdi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dravezesdi 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.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dravezesdi looking for a sweep. Not yet Dravezesdi, not yet.
Arias trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Dravezesdi manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (22) vs (9) Arias
Dravezesdi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arias is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arias throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dravezesdi uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (25) vs (9) Arias
And that's the end of the fight!
Dravezesdi takes the fight on points by 25 to 9.
A relieved looking Vulcahn Dravezesdi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
NSC ADCC TRIALS 4
Date: Sep 06, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between George Arias (ranked 1299 p4p, 175 weight class) and Carlos Nunez (ranked 21451 p4p, 571 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 4 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Carlos Nunez!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nunez clinches with his opponent.
Nunez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Arias gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nunez.
Nunez wants a takedown but no success here.
George Arias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Nunez.
Arias tightens his grip and picks Nunez up, before dumping him to the ground. Nunez manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (0) Nunez
Arias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Arias passes Nunez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nunez is defending against the submission attempts here by Arias.
Arias moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (5) vs (0) Nunez
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Arias (7) vs (0) Nunez
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arias is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Nunez has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Nunez is controlling an arm, preventing Arias from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Arias can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nunez is looking to escape.
We've been hearing good reports from Arias's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Nunez is looking to improve his position but Arias isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nunez is controlling an arm, preventing Arias from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Arias controlling his opponent.
Nunez has given up his back. Will we see Arias going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Arias (10) vs (0) Nunez
Arias is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Nunez knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Nunez for a finish.
Nunez prevents Arias from getting a body triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arias controlling well, preventing Nunez from escaping the position.
Nunez defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Arias's arms.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Arias's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Arias is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Nunez defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Nunez is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Arias gets his way!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arias has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Nunez has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
A lull in the action here.
Arias looking for the choke but no joy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nunez wants to escape the position.
Nunez is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Arias off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Arias patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Arias is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Nunez has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Arias tries to keep control of the position but Nunez is staying busy.
Arias looking for the choke but no joy.
Nunez is in a bad position with Arias working for a choke. Nunez manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (10) vs (2) Nunez
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Arias has his foot on Nunez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nunez works his way back into a safe position though.
Arias working a defensive guard here.
Arias has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nunez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nunez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (10) vs (5) Nunez
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nunez wants to control but Arias is keeping him busy.
Nunez wants to take a breather but Arias manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Nunez.
Arias wants to sweep here but Nunez controlling him for the moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Arias is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nunez is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Nunez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nunez trying to control the position from guard on top but Arias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nunez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nunez trying to control the position from guard on top but Arias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
My spies in Hardpunch (13 Elite / 1000$ inform me that Nunez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Arias is trying to keep Nunez in close.
Nunez preventing the sweep.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Arias has his foot on Nunez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nunez works his way back into a safe position though.
Nunez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nunez controlling the action here.
Arias wants to improve his position but Nunez is controlling well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Nunez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Arias is looking to control Nunez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Arias avoid being mounted?
Nunez stalling away here and it's allowed Arias to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Nunez wants to control from the top but Arias keeps moving.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Arias trying to control the position.
Arias throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nunez postures up.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Arias working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nunez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nunez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Arias seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nunez pushes down on Arias's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nunez trying to pass the guard but Arias defending well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Arias manages to get to full guard.
Nunez trying to control but Arias is working from the bottom.
Nunez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arias throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Nunez escapes and throws Arias's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (10) vs (8) Nunez
And that's the end of the fight!
Arias takes the fight on points by 10 to 8.
A very excited looking George Arias made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
NSC ADCC TRIALS 3
Date: Aug 30, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ronald Dela Rosa (ranked 19776 p4p, 550 weight class) and George Arias (ranked 1288 p4p, 175 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 10 losses; Ronald Dela Rosa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 4 losses; George Arias!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dela Rosa is looking to clinch but Arias is avoiding it.
Dela Rosa closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dela Rosa (4) vs (0) Arias
Arias is trying to improve his position.
Dela Rosa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Arias has escaped the position, nice work there.
Arias has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Dela Rosa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Arias gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias manages to get to full guard.
Dela Rosa drops back, looking for a kneebar! Arias looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Arias looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Arias! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dela Rosa (4) vs (4) Arias
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela Rosa is looking to reverse the position.
Arias advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dela Rosa (4) vs (6) Arias
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dela Rosa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dela Rosa gets back to half guard.
Arias is trying to control the action in half guard but Dela Rosa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dela Rosa is looking to improve his position.
Arias seems to be looking for submissions.
Dela Rosa is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arias is looking for a kimura but Dela Rosa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Arias to get the leverage.
Dela Rosa is refusing to be controlled, as Arias sits in half guard.
Dela Rosa wants to control but Arias is keeping busy.
Arias trying to control from half guard but Dela Rosa is working away.
Dela Rosa wants to get back to full guard.
Dela Rosa looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Arias pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dela Rosa (4) vs (9) Arias
Arias wants to take his opponent's back but Dela Rosa doesn't allow it.
Dela Rosa is looking to get to half guard.
Dela Rosa tries to improve his position but Arias has taken his back! Arias has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Dela Rosa tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Arias pushes Dela Rosa away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). George Arias!
During a confident post fight interview, George Arias thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
NSC ADCC TRIALS 2
Date: Aug 23, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Carlos Silverio (ranked 4804 p4p, 431 weight class) and George Arias (ranked 1250 p4p, 168 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Silverio might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Shiro Sagisu - Angel of Doom. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that George Arias was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 7 losses; Carlos Silverio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 4 losses; George Arias!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Silverio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Arias swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Arias closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Silverio (0) vs (4) Arias
Silverio tries to buck Arias off but Arias is having none of it.
Silverio's coaches at Five Round Fight Club NY (50 max) have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Arias goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Silverio rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Arias's guard! Nice work there by Silverio! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (2) vs (4) Arias
Arias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Arias is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Silverio has his hands clasped together but Arias extends and breaks Silverio's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Arias.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). George Arias!
After winning the bout, George Arias 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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Event:
TWGC 25 (170lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Joe Bone (ranked 1485 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Arias (ranked 1227 p4p, 0 weight class). Bone comes into the arena with You'll Never Walk Alone blaring out of the sound system. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Joe Bone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 3 losses; George Arias!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bone changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Arias tries to avoid it but Bone manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Arias to the ground. Arias escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Arias leaves Bone with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bone scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bone (4) vs (0) Arias
Arias is looking for a sweep.
Arias struggling a bit here.
Bone is looking to take a break and control but Arias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Arias wants to control but Bone postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bone takes a little break here. Arias wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Bone advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Bone (6) vs (0) Arias
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bone controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bone trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bone prevents Arias from getting the reversal.
Bone controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arias tries to hold on but Bone pushes him away.
Bone looking to control but Arias is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bone prevents Arias from getting the reversal.
Bone wants to take Arias's back but he can't do it this time.
Bone goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Arias turns into him and now he's in Bone's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bone (6) vs (2) Arias
Arias won't allow Bone to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bone is trying to control the position but Arias postures up.
Arias tries to free his leg and advance position but Bone is retaining full guard.
Arias won't allow Bone to sweep him here.
Arias is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Arias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bone trying to control the position.
Bone has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Arias has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bone (6) vs (5) Arias
Bone is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at ~T~ Troid - Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bone is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Arias passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bone (6) vs (8) Arias
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Bone is looking for a sweep.
Arias working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Arias advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Bone (6) vs (10) Arias
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Arias moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Bone (6) vs (13) Arias
Arias is hanging on to Bone's back as he tries to escape.
Bone manages to reverse the position and now he's in Arias's guard. Nice work there by Bone.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bone (8) vs (13) Arias
Bone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arias is keeping the position for now.
Arias is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bone (8) vs (15) Arias
Arias works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bone (8) vs (18) Arias
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Arias trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bone has given up his back here. Will Arias look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Bone (8) vs (21) Arias
Arias tightening his grip on Bone, looking for the choke.
Arias keeps control of the position as Bone tries to break free.
Arias is persistently looking for the submission but Bone is defending it well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Arias keeps control of the position as Bone tries to break free.
Arias is persistently looking for the submission but Bone is defending it well.
Bone tries to escape but Arias has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bone is working hard here to advance position.
Arias is trying to stick to Bone's back but Bone is turning into Arias. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Arias's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bone. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bone (10) vs (21) Arias
Bone trying to control but Arias is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bone not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bone tries to free his leg and advance position but Arias is retaining full guard.
Bone not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bone wants to control from the top but Arias keeps moving.
Bone slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Bone (13) vs (21) Arias
You can see the frustration on Arias's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bone tries to advance to mount but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Bone trying to control the action but Arias is working from the bottom.
Arias is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Arias is trying to control but Bone manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bone (16) vs (21) Arias
Bone tries to control but Arias wriggling away.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bone is really struggling to control Arias but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bone content just to control the position here.
Arias is just holding on here. Bone manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Bone (19) vs (21) Arias
Bone is trying to stick to Arias's back but Arias is turning into Bone. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bone's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Arias. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bone (19) vs (23) Arias
Arias avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bone looking for a sweep. Not yet Bone, not yet.
Bone is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bone (21) vs (23) Arias
Bone is looking to advance position but Arias won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Bone seems content to control.
Arias wants to control but Bone is keeping busy.
Bone is just content to waste time from the top position. Arias takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Arias can't keep his opponent in guard - Bone advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bone trying to control from half guard but Arias is working away.
Arias tries to get to full guard but Bone has control of the leg.
Bone is pressing down on Arias's thigh, looking to free his foot. Arias is holding on for now.
Arias wants to improve his position but Bone is controlling well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Arias gets back to full guard.
Arias has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bone has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bone (24) vs (23) Arias
Arias is looking for a sweep.
Bone moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Bone is looking to take a break and control but Arias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arias is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Arias struggling a bit here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bone takes the fight on points by 24 to 23.
Our winner, Joe Bone, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
PSE 43
Date: May 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Packer throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Arias counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Arias is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Arias missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Arias is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Packer sees it coming and defends easily.
Packer trying to control from the bottom.
Arias throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Arias throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Packer to regain full guard.
Packer wants to sweep here but Arias controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Packer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Arias working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Packer's head.
Arias with a nice head shot there.
Arias loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Arias accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Arias has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Arias won't allow Packer to sweep him here.
Arias working some strikes from top position.
Packer keeping moving, preventing Arias from controlling successfully.
Arias stopping the sweep attempt from Packer.
Arias tries to free his leg and advance position but Packer is retaining full guard.
Arias postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Arias missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arias working some strikes from top position.
Arias looking to pass the guard.
Arias postures up and lands a big shot to Packer's brow.
Packer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Packer 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.
Packer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Arias's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Arias throwing strikes from guard but Packer blocks nicely.
Arias passes into half guard.
Packer regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Arias.
Arias throwing strikes from guard but Packer blocks nicely.
Arias landing some decent shots from guard.
Arias trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Arias is fighting to break Packer's control of his arms but Packer is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Arias throws an elbow that misses. Packer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Arias's guard. Nice move by Packer!#REVR#
Arias has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Arias looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Arias has a closed guard, preventing Packer from standing up.
Packer lands a couple of elbows.
Packer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Packer lands a couple of elbows.
Arias has his hands on Packer's head, controlling the position. #T4#
Packer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Packer being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Arias working for a triangle but Packer defends it easily.
Packer trying to control the position from guard on top but Arias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Packer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arias is trying to control the position but Packer postures up.
Arias wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Our spies down at at Psycho’s Elites inform us that Arias has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Arias lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Arias dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Packer misses with an uppercut
and Arias counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Packer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Packer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Arias moves out of range of the strikes.
Arias takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Packer lands a leg kick that knocks Arias off balance momentarily.
Packer tries to close the distance and clinch but Arias swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Arias feints the counter takedown.
Packer throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Arias counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Packer tries to roll over but Arias keeps him under control.
Packer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Arias.
Arias is trying to control. Packer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Packer is defending against the submission attempts here by Arias.
Nice strikes from Arias there.
Packer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Arias.
Arias has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Arias is working for a kimura but Packer is defending it quite comfortably.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Arias. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Arias drops an elbow to the side of Packer's head.
Arias missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Arias missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Arias lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Arias lands a nice short elbow.
Packer is looking to improve his position.
Arias looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Packer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Arias is thwarting Packer's attempts to control the position.
Arias working Packer over with strikes.
Packer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Arias.
Packer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Arias.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Packer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Arias working Packer over with strikes.
Arias missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Arias missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Arias wants to lay and pray for a moment but Packer keeps working.
Arias throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Packer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Arias is trying to control the action in half guard but Packer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Arias sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Packer defending well though.
Arias thows a huge punch but Packer dodges it nicely.
Arias takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Arias slips a nice elbow through Packer's hands, connecting with Packer's forehead.
Arias lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Arias lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Arias looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4#
Arias lands strikes from half guard.
Packer wants to improve his position but Arias is controlling well.
Arias working the head and body with strikes.
Arias thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Packer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Arias throws a strike but Packer avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arias is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Arias in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Arias throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Packer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Arias accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Arias showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Packer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Arias counters with a straight right hand.
Packer throws a leg kick #TD2#
so Arias counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Packer controls Arias momentarily but Arias frees himself.
Arias chips away with some ground and pound.
Arias lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Arias trying to control but Packer is working from the bottom.
Packer is trying to hold Arias in close to prevent damage but Arias has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias is keen to just control but Packer is a slippery customer.
Arias scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Packer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Arias. #T1#
Arias working the head and body with strikes.
Arias landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Packer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Arias.
Packer is looking to improve his position.
Packer is not content to let Arias control the position.
Packer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Arias. #SUB2#
Arias wants to work for an arm triangle but Packer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Arias sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Packer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Arias. #T2#
Arias missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Arias lands strikes from half guard.
Arias thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Packer's head.
Packer is looking for a sweep. Arias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Arias throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Arias throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Arias thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Arias throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Arias is trying to control the action in half guard but Packer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Arias not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Arias missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Arias slips a nice elbow through Packer's hands, connecting with Packer's forehead.#T3#
Arias trying to control the action but Packer is working from the bottom.
Arias is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Arias throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
George Arias has got the better of the ground game so far.
Arias prevents Packer from improving his position.
Arias seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Packer wants to control but Arias is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Arias working Packer over with strikes.
Arias is trying to control the action in half guard but Packer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Arias not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Arias thows a huge punch but Packer dodges it nicely.
Arias thows a huge punch but Packer dodges it nicely.
#T4#
Arias not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Arias lands strikes from half guard.
Arias is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Arias throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Arias is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Packer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Arias is working away from the top position though.
Packer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Packer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Todd Packer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
George Arias is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Arias trying to control from half guard but Packer is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Arias comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Arias has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 26:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 26:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Arias!
Post fight, George Arias stared into the camera and said 'Just call me champ! '.
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Event:
Friday Night Fights ll
Date: Mar 29, 2019 |
#R1#
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
A jab lands there for Arias.
Nice sprawl there from Arias as Smith shoots in.
Arias scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
Arias stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Arias wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arias connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Arias keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smith looks to clinch #TD2#
and Arias decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Smith's guard.
Arias seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Arias on the ground.#T1#
Arias lands a couple of elbows.
Arias passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Arias lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Smith down.
Arias lands some shots froms side control.
Arias takes a little break here. Smith wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Arias landing strikes.
Arias taking a breather here. #T2#
Arias landing a few strikes.
Smith tries to bench press Arias off him but Arias keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face as Arias controls the position.
Arias grinds an elbow into Smith's temple.
Smith trying to remain calm as Arias controls from the top position.
Arias lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Arias dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
A good leg kick by Arias.
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Arias takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smith tries to clinch but Arias moves out of range.
Smith tries for a takedown but Arias circles away easily#CL2#
and Arias counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Arias. #TD2#
Arias is trying to trip Smith. He has hold of a leg but Smith is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Arias persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Arias sitting in guard here, content to control.
Arias's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias slips nicely into half guard.
Arias lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T1#
Arias passes to full mount! #SUB2#
Smith reaches up and pulls Arias towards him, trying to control the position. Arias manages to get a guillotine from the mount though! This could be big trouble for Smith! Smith tries to roll over - now Arias is on the bottom but the guillotine is really deep and Smith has to tap out! Great work there by Arias!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). George Arias!
George Arias took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Just call me champ! '.
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Event:
OFC 398: Genesis
Date: Jan 09, 2019 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Denke.
Denke with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Arias to score with a decent uppercut.
Denke throws a leg kick but Arias sees it coming and moves out of range.
Denke goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Arias fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Denke checks the leg kick nicely there.
Denke looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Arias tries to clinch up but Denke circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Denke was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Arias.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Arias listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Arias throws a solid leg kick but Denke takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Arias.#T1#
Arias tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Denke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Arias looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Arias walks into a straight right hand from Denke.
Arias looks to throw the jab but Denke is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Denke misses the target.
Arias throws a shot from downtown. Denke moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Denke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
George Arias seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arias tries to clinch there but Denke circles away.
Arias scores with a nice body kick.
#T2#
Arias connects with a good right hand that stumbles Denke. Denke circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Denke has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Arias throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Denke counters by moving into the clinch.
Denke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arias lands a nice uppercut.
Denke lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Arias backwards.
Arias has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Denke swings wildly with an uppercut but Arias uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Arias.
Denke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Arias backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Denke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arias's elbow.
Arias dodges an elbow strike from Denke.
Arias misses with some punches.
Arias jumps guard but Denke stands there with Arias around his waist. Arias gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arias.
Denke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arias tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arias tries to throw a body punch but Denke avoids it by throwing Arias back against the cage. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Arias.
Arias prevents a body shot from Denke.
Denke misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch on the inside from Denke fails to land.
Denke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Denke pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Denke lands a shot to the body.
Arias has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Denke seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Arias can turn it around.
Denke digs a right hand underneath Arias's ribcage. Arias let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Arias makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Denke.
Arias fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Karl Denke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Arias.
Arias lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Arias lands with a right to the head.
Arias tries to pull guard but Denke won't allow it.
Denke misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Denke creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Denke tries to throw a body punch but Arias avoids it by throwing Denke back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arias tries to pull guard but Denke won't allow it.
Denke cracks Arias with a nice body shot.
Denke misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Arias.
Denke tries to work over Arias's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Denke stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Arias takes an elbow to the temple.
Denke is leaning against Arias and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Denke stalling in the clinch but Arias improves position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Denke throws an elbow but misses.
Arias scores with a shoulder strike.
Arias misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arias controlling the action here for a moment.
#TD2#
Arias ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Arias no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SU#
Denke stands up from Arias's guard - Denke perhaps looking for a knockout.
Arias cracks Denke with a right hand to the side of the head.
Arias bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Denke's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but George Arias will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Arias clinches with his opponent.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Arias.
Denke lands a hook to the side of the head.
Denke has a couple of punches blocked by Arias.
A short uppercut from Denke.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Arias as Denke tries to tie him up.
Denke throws an elbow but it misses.
Denke misses with a body punch.
#TD2#
Arias pulls guard successfully.
#SUB2#
Denke avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Denke got a little sloppy there for a moment and Arias has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Denke has managed to get both his arms back between Arias's legs - danger averted.
Denke 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.#SU#
Denke gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Arias uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Denke.#T1#
Arias is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Denke.
Denke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arias moves away.
Arias throws a big counter head kick but Denke avoids it with no problem.
Denke wants to slow Arias down by chopping away at his legs.
Arias wants to clinch but Denke slips to the side
enabling Denke to counter with a crisp jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Arias, as that shot connected.
Denke connects with a good right hand that stumbles Arias. Arias circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC#
Arias is rocked!
Arias with a poor takedown
and Denke counters with a big left hand that crumples Arias! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Karl Denke!
A very excited looking Karl Denke rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
OFC 392: Bosch vs Maneno III
Date: Dec 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Cup throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Arias forces Cup back against the cage and clinches.
Cup working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD#
Cup gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Arias looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Cup is looking for a kimura here.
Arias trying to control here.
Arias has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Arias wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Arias actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Arias looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Cup is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Arias has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Arias looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Arias wants to get back to full guard.
Cup is keen to just control but Arias is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Arias looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Cup is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Cup is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Arias has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Arias looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Cup is trying to work for a kimura but Arias is defending well.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Arias looking for submissions off his back.
Arias is refusing to be controlled, as Cup sits in half guard. #SUB#
Cup is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Arias has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cup looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Arias is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cup pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Arias looking for submissions off his back.
Arias wants to control but Cup is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Arias looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Arias is refusing to be controlled, as Cup sits in half guard. #SUB#
Cup is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Arias looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cup is nestled in close to Arias, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Arias wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Cup is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Arias actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Cup is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T4##SUB#
Cup is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Arias defends it well.
Arias tries to get to full guard but Cup has control of the leg. #SUB#
Cup is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SU#
Cup decides to return to a standing position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arias throws a body shot but no joy.
Cup jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cup blocks a head kick by Arias.
Cup looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Arias is fending him off so far but Cup persists. Nope, Arias circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blue Cup dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Cup throws a series of punches but Arias moves out of range.
Cup rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Arias moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Arias chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cup can pounce on him.
Arias avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cup is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arias can do to turn this around?
Arias bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cup's head backwards.
Arias lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cup jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cup falls off balance throwing a combination
and Arias counters with a low kick, right behind Cup 's knee.
Arias tries a head kick but it misses.
Cup gets off balance looking for a body kick#CL2#
and Arias moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias prevents a takedown attempt there.
A shot in the inside from Arias.
Arias fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arias fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cup scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arias lands a right hand. #T1#
Arias stops a takedown attempt from Cup.
Cup's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD2#
Arias jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Arias has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cup can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Arias escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cup gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Blue Cup overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Arias has momentary wrist control but Cup slips an elbow through the middle.
Cup stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arias swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Arias isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Cup stacks Arias on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Cup!
Arias is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Cup is trying to get an arm triangle but Arias is defending well.
Arias tries to buck Cup off but Cup is having none of it.#T2#
Cup scores with punches from side control.
Arias is looking to regain half guard here but Cup keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Cup is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Arias has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cup wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arias keeps working.
Arias is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Cup is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Cup controlling from mount.
Cup tries to control but Arias wriggling away.
Cup lands a big elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arias wants to control but Cup is having none of it.#T3#
Cup with the ground and pound from mount.
Arias tries to improve his position but instead Cup has taken his back!
Arias tries to roll but Cup sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Cup looking to break Arias's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Arias remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Cup will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Arias is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Cup tightening his grip on Arias, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Arias is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Cup gets his way!
#SUB#
Arias showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Cup is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Arias has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T4#
Arias turns into Cup and is now in his guard.
Cup preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Arias is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Arias throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Arias stands up over Cup, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Cup looking for a guillotine here but Arias defends easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arias pushing down on Cup's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Blue Cup will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Arias misses with a looping right.
Cup looks to land a combination but Arias avoids it well.
Cup bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blue Cup seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cup pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cup throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL2#
and Arias counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Arias.
Arias is working Cup over against the cage.
Arias misses with the head strike.
Cup has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Arias is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Arias jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Arias looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Arias is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cup trying to control but Arias is working from the bottom.
Cup forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Cup is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Arias defends it well. #T1#
Arias works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Arias working for submissions but it's allowed Cup to get to half guard.
Cup working Arias over with strikes.
Cup tries to pass the half guard into mount. Arias knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Cup wants to work for an arm triangle but Arias is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Arias looking for submissions off his back.
Arias wants to control but Cup passes into side.
Cup working away.#T2#
Cup tries to move into full mount but can't pass Arias's legs.
Arias tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Arias is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Cup is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Arias has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Cup thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Arias is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Cup working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Arias is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Arias manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Cup looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cup is looking to improve his position.
George Arias has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arias scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cup wants to stand back up but Arias manages to pass into side control.
#T4#
Cup is not content to let Arias control the position.
Cup is looking for a sweep.
Arias tries to score with some ground and pound. Cup controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cup wants to get back to his feet but Arias drags him back down.
Blue Cup is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Arias working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Arias comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cup has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... George Arias!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, George Arias made sure he mentioned Freebok (85% Laundry), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Blue Cup was interviewed post fight and said 'That wasn't fun.'.
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Event:
OFC 383: Black vs Hauser
Date: Oct 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Brunswick misses with a leg kick.
Brunswick lands the left hand.
Arias walks forward, straight into a front kick from Brunswick.
A head kick misses from Brunswick.
Brunswick throws a series of punches but Arias avoids them all with ease.
Arias looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Brunswick pushes Arias up against the cage in a clinch.
Arias managing to block the knees to the body from Brunswick.
Arias tries to work over Brunswick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Arias. #TD#
Brunswick has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Arias is trying to keep an underhook but Brunswick manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Brunswick slips a nice elbow through Arias's hands, connecting with Arias's forehead.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Arias looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Arias looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Arias looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Arias wants to control but Brunswick is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Arias actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Arias trying to control but Brunswick postures up.
#SUB2#
Arias looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Arias actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Arias looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Arias looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Arias looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Arias looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brunswick seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Arias does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brunswick has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Brunswick winds up and cracks Arias with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Arias looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Brunswick moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Arias.
Brunswick works to advance to full mount. Arias defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Brunswick landing strikes from the mount and Arias is in trouble!
Arias is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Brunswick jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Arias manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Arias is looking for a sweep.
Brunswick cracks Arias with a big elbow.
Brunswick landing strikes.
Brunswick scoring with punches from side control.
Brunswick working the body and head with strikes. #T3#
Arias looks to move to half guard but instead Brunswick has passed into mount! Damn!
Brunswick lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Arias hang on?#ROC#
Arias is rocked!
Brunswick postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Arias badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Brunswick around the waist but Brunswick pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Brunswick is the winner by TKO! Brunswick jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Milo Brunswick!
Milo Brunswick managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, FORCEE, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
OFC 379: Hawk vs Jeffries
Date: Sep 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Arias throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #TD2#
Arias tries to sprawl but Donkashane drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Arias is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Donkashane pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Arias looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Donkashane is working for a kimura but Arias is defending it quite comfortably.
Arias wants to control but Donkashane is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Donkashane is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Arias is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Donkashane wants to control from the top but Arias keeps moving. #T1#
Donkashane tries to free his leg and advance position but Arias is retaining full guard.
Arias wants to sweep but no luck.
Donkashane wants to control from the top but Arias keeps moving.
Donkashane trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Arias throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Donkashane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arias swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Donkashane stands and throws Arias's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Arias is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Arias is staying active underneath Donkashane, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Donkashane maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Arias could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Donkashane has cracked it and Arias is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Donkashane!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rascal Donkashane!
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Event:
KOFC 122 - Andreev vs Arias
Date: Sep 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Arias avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Arias has managed to clinch.
Arias throws a head punch that misses.
Arias misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andreev prevents a body shot from Arias.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andreev.
Arias struggles to land a body shot inside as Andreev controls his hands.
#TD2#
Arias has picked Andreev up - he's going for a ride! Arias dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Andreev moves into full guard.
Andreev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Arias manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Andreev lands a couple of digs.
Arias is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Andreev won't allow Arias to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Arias is trying to control the position but Andreev postures up.
Arias wants to sweep but no luck.
Andreev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Arias works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Arias not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Andreev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Arias's head.
Arias can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Andreev controls the pace.
Andreev stopping the sweep attempt from Arias.
Arias keeping moving, preventing Andreev from controlling successfully.
Andreev cracks Arias with a solid left hand.
Andreev has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Arias keeping moving, preventing Andreev from controlling successfully.
Arias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Andreev is one step ahead there.
Arias wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
Andreev with a nice head shot there.
Andreev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Andreev postures up in Arias's guard and throws a big left but Arias blocks it.
Arias looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Andreev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Arias utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Andreev is in close to Arias's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Andreev stopping the sweep attempt from Arias.
Arias avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Andreev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Andreev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Arias looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Arias keeping moving, preventing Andreev from controlling successfully. #T3#
Andreev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Andreev distracts Arias with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Andreev trying to control but Arias is working from the bottom.
Andreev throws a big elbow that misses.
Andreev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Andreev preventing the sweep.
Andreev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Andreev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Arias avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Andreev is in close to Arias's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
Arias is trying to keep Andreev in close.
Andreev throws a big right hand that misses.
Andreev distracts Arias with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Andreev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Arias is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Andreev postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Arias is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Andreev trying to control but Arias is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arias avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Andreev dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Andreev throws a series of punches but Arias avoids them all with ease.
Andreev jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Andreev shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Alexey Andreev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Andreev slips nicely into half guard.
Andreev is looking to stall here but Arias recovers full guard. #SUB2#
Arias looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Arias keeping moving, preventing Andreev from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Arias is trying to control the position but Andreev postures up.
Andreev trying to control the position from guard on top but Arias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Arias is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Andreev is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Andreev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Arias is thwarting Andreev's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Arias seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Andreev is defending against the submission attempts here by Arias.
Arias is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2##SUB#
Andreev actively working from the bottom here.
Andreev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arias can do to turn this around?
Andreev moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Andreev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Andreev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Arias gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Andreev is trying to keep Arias in close.
#T3#
Arias seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Andreev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Arias can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Arias content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Arias trying to control but Andreev is working from the bottom.
Andreev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Arias postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Arias content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Andreev throws his legs up looking for a submission but Arias uses it to pass to side control.
Andreev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Arias lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Andreev sneaks back into half guard.
Arias not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arias is trying to control. Andreev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Arias is trying to work for a kimura but Andreev is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but George Arias will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Andreev's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Arias connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Andreev scrambles back to his feet.
Arias works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Arias connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Arias throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andreev slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Arias misses the target.
Andreev fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreev throws a looping overhand right but Arias ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Arias has closed the distance and engaged Andreev in a clinch.
#BC#
Andreev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arias lands with a thumping leg kick.
#CL2#
Arias rushes Andreev and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Andreev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Arias misses with the head strike.
Andreev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Arias after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexey Andreev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Arias.
Arias lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Arias scores with a nice short uppercut.
Arias lands a right hand that snaps the head of Andreev backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Arias fails to land.
Arias has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Andreev seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Arias can turn it around.
Arias lands an uppercut.
Arias has a couple of punches blocked by Andreev.
Arias lands a left hand.
Arias misses with a body punch.
#TD2#
Arias gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andreev gets back to full guard.
#T2##SUB#
Andreev has his feet on Arias's thighs here. He's pushed Arias off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Arias screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexey Andreev!
Alexey Andreev retains his welterweight title!
A less than humble Alexey Andreev misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
KOFC 119 - Andreev vs Song
Date: Aug 19, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Arias rushes Cusumano and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Arias.
Arias lands with a left to the head.
Cusumano wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Arias keeps control of Cusumano as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Arias lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Arias misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cusumano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cusumano tries to break the clinch but Arias is controlling the position.
Arias scores with a nice hook to the head.
Arias lands a right hand.
Cusumano working hard to break the clinch.
Arias can't find room to land a body shot as Cusumano controls the action.
Cusumano is trying to push Arias away but Arias has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias scores with a hook to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Arias. #CUT2#
It looks like Steve Cusumano has been cut.
Arias presses Cusumano against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cusumano is breathing heavily.
Arias keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cusumano's efforts to push away.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Arias. #T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Arias.
Arias lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cusumano backwards.
Arias prevents Cusumano from breaking the clinch.
Arias working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Arias lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cusumano backwards.
Arias lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cusumano backwards.
Arias lands a left hand.
Arias can't get the takedown.
Arias throws a punch but it's blocked by Cusumano.
Cusumano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cusumano wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Arias has him pressed against the cage.
Arias struggles to land a body shot inside as Cusumano controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Arias. #TD2#
Arias has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Cusumano clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Arias wants to control but Cusumano is keeping busy.
Arias avoiding Cusumano 's attempts to control his hands. #T2#
Cusumano wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Arias is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Arias is punishing Cusumano with strikes - can he finish him?!
Arias softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Cusumano wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Cusumano is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Arias gets his way!
#T3#
Cusumano can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Arias working for a choke but Cusumano is defending well.
Arias is punishing Cusumano with strikes - can he finish him?!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Arias struggling to land strikes to the head as Cusumano covers up.
Arias is looking to finish with some ground and pound!#T4#
Cusumano covering up well under a series of strikes from Arias.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Arias controlling the positon.
Arias punches Cusumano on the ear.
Arias is landing with strikes from the back. #SUB2#
Cusumano is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Arias keeps control of the position easily here as Cusumano tries to buck him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Arias dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steve Cusumano's cut.
That's time! Cusumano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Arias rushes Cusumano and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cusumano wants to get back to striking at distance but Arias won't allow it.
Cusumano blocks an uppercut.
Arias is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Arias lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Arias.
Arias swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arias lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cusumano backwards.
Arias struggles to land a body shot inside as Cusumano controls his hands.
Arias lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cusumano backwards.
Arias lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Arias misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arias softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A frustrated look appears on Cusumano's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Arias throws a punch but it's blocked by Cusumano. #T1#
Arias pushes Cusumano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Arias lands with a left to the head.
Cusumano is trying to break the clinch but Arias is controlling him.
A short left from Arias.
Arias lands a left hand.
Arias prevents Cusumano from breaking the clinch.
Arias tries to work over Cusumano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cusumano is trying to push Arias away but Arias has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cusumano has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Arias throws a punch but it's blocked by Cusumano. #TD2#
Arias is trying to trip Cusumano. He has hold of a leg but Cusumano is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Arias persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Arias stops Cusumano from standing up.
Arias has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Arias throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arias advances to half guard.
Arias prevents Cusumano from improving his position.#T2#
Cusumano looks like he's trying to stand up.
Arias trying to mount his opponent but Cusumano defends it.
Cusumano slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Arias throws a strike but Cusumano rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cusumano wants to get up but he can't break Arias's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Cusumano trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Cusumano has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Arias pulls Cusumano in close to his closed guard and prevents Cusumano from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cusumano throwing strikes but missing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cusumano's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Arias looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Arias wants to sweep here but Cusumano controlling him for the moment.
Arias pulls Cusumano in close to his closed guard and prevents Cusumano from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Arias throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cusumano's head.
Arias scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cusumano doesn't seem bothered though.
Arias pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cusumano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Arias tries a head kick but it misses.
That kick from Arias tenderised Cusumano's leg. Cusumano is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cusumano misses with a body shot.
Arias bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cusumano's head.
Cusumano moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Cusumano fails to land with a series of punches.
Arias lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cusumano at a distance.
Arias throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cusumano's head.
Cusumano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Arias wants to counter with a clinch but Cusumano pushes him away.#CL2#
Arias forces Cusumano back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Arias showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Steve Cusumano's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Cusumano throws a series of punches but Arias moves out of range.
A combination from Cusumano does no damage.
Cusumano throws a body shot but no joy.
Cusumano misses with an attempted mid kick.
Arias looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Arias fakes the leg kick and cracks Cusumano in the body.
Arias lands a glancing blow to the side of Cusumano's head.
No luck for Arias with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Arias rushes Cusumano and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Arias lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cusumano or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Arias gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Arias throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cusumano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arias scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Cusumano keeping moving, preventing Arias from controlling successfully.
Cusumano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Arias.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Arias accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cusumano keeping full guard, as Arias tries to pass.
Arias sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cusumano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cusumano!
Cusumano takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Arias bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cusumano's head.
Cusumano misses with a double jab.
Arias wants to counter with a clinch but Cusumano pushes him away.#T2#
Arias keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cusumano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arias moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cusumano gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Arias darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've been told by Cusumano's head coaches at Midnight MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arias cracks Cusumano with a nice body shot.#TD2#
Arias gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Cusumano regains guard.
Arias slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sloppy strikes there by Arias.
Arias cracks Cusumano with a big elbow.
Cusumano is not content to let Arias control the position. #T3#
Cusumano is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Arias has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Arias connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Cusumano some visible discomfort.
Cusumano taking punishment in the form of punches.
Arias scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Cusumano to see if he's OK.
Arias is looking to take a break and control but Cusumano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Arias scoring with punches from side control. #T4#
Arias lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Cusumano down.
Arias scoring with punches from side control.
Cusumano is pushing Arias's head away, looking to escape. Arias manages to hold on to the position though.
Arias lands a nice forearm strike.
Arias landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Arias trying to control the action but Cusumano is working from the bottom.
Arias throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Steve Cusumano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cusumano takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Arias comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Arias has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Arias!
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Event:
KOFC 116 - Fett vs Andreev
Date: Jul 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Sharp feints and then cracks Arias's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Arias down. #CL2#
Arias moves into the clinch.
Sharp tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sharp tries to throw a body punch but Arias avoids it by throwing Sharp back against the cage.
Sharp misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arias pushes Sharp back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sharp swings wildly with an uppercut but Arias uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arias lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sharp backwards.
A body shot lands from Sharp.
A shot in the inside from Sharp.
Arias is leaning against Sharp and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Arias has a couple of punches blocked by Sharp.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sharp.
A short uppercut from Arias.
Sharp tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sharp prevents a body shot from Arias.
Sharp misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sharp tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arias lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arias.
Sharp stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
A nice left hand lands by Sharp.
Arias lands a shoulder strike.
Arias lands with a light punch inside.
Sharp misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arias lands a shot to the body.
Arias tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arias misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Sharp fails to land.
Sharp gets through Arias's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sharp misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arias scores with a hook to the body.
Arias lands with a light punch inside.
Sharp tries to throw a body punch but Arias avoids it by throwing Sharp back against the cage.
Sharp's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Arias blocks an uppercut.
Sharp misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sharp blocks an uppercut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Arias has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Sharp softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sharp swings wildly with an uppercut but Arias uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arias tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Sharp misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arias keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sharp's efforts to push away.
Arias goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arias blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sharp pushes Arias back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sharp has a couple of punches blocked by Arias.
Sharp missing with knees to the body.
Arias scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Arias - that landed with a thud.
Arias has a couple of punches blocked by Sharp.
Arias lands with a left to the head.
Arias lands with a short shot to the head.
Arias softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sharp has a couple of punches blocked by Arias.
Sharp tries to throw a body punch but Arias avoids it by throwing Sharp back against the cage.
Arias lands a nice uppercut.
Arias lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sharp backwards. #ROC2#
Sharp is rocked!
Sharp blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oh Sharp is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Arias misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Arias.
Arias tries a body shot but Sharp blocks it.
Arias lands with a short shot to the head.
Arias misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sharp.
Arias tries a body shot but Sharp blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Sharp fails to land.
Sharp seems to have got his legs back now.
Arias misses with some punches.
Arias lands a right hand.
Sharp misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sharp misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arias digs a right hand underneath Sharp's ribcage. Sharp let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sharp tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arias's elbow.
Sharp misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Arias.
Arias misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Arias creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sharp misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arias tries to throw a body punch but Sharp avoids it by throwing Arias back against the cage. #T4#
Arias misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sharp blocking some punches.
Arias scores with a nice hook to the head.
Arias misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sharp misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sharp lands with a short shot to the head.
Arias doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sharp swings wildly with an uppercut but Arias uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arias scores with a shot to the side of Sharp's head.
Sharp throws a head punch that misses.
Sharp fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arias misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arias lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Arias tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arias misses with the head strike.
Arias tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arias lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Sharp breaks from the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Arias.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Arias dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Arias lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Some wild striking there from Sharp.
Sharp fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arias manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Arias! But no joy.
Arias thuds his right hand into Sharp's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Arias ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Arias scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Arias wants to slow Sharp down by chopping away at his legs.
Sharp takes a swing at Arias's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Arias has closed the distance and engaged Sharp in a clinch.
Sharp misses with a body punch.
Sharp takes a shot to the head.
Sharp lands with a left to the head.
Sharp lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arias lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Sharp working aggressively here.
Sharp tries a body shot but Arias blocks it.
Sharp has a couple of punches blocked by Arias.
Arias lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sharp prevents a body shot from Arias.
Still in the clinch, Sharp scores with a nice short uppercut.
Arias swings wildly with an uppercut but Sharp uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arias can't find room to land a body shot as Sharp controls the action.
Sharp can't find room to land a body shot as Arias controls the action.
#BC#
Sharp breaks from the clinch.
Sharp keeps the fight on the outside.
Arias lands a glancing blow to the side of Sharp's head.#CL2#
Arias moves into the clinch.
Sharp misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sharp tries to work over Arias's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sharp lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Arias backwards.
Arias throws a punch but it's blocked by Sharp.
Arias takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Arias working aggressively here.
George Arias seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sharp lands a body punch in the clinch.
Arias misses with a punch on the inside.
Sharp tries to throw a body punch but Arias avoids it by throwing Sharp back against the cage.
Sharp tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arias's elbow.
Arias lands a right hand.
Arias tries to work over Sharp's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Arias in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Sharp fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sharp misses with a hook from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Arias.
Sharp tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arias's elbow.
Arias lands a right hand.
Sharp misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arias pushes Sharp back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sharp misses with a body punch.
Arias misses with a punch to the body.
Sharp misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sharp takes a shot to the head.
Arias throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sharps head. #T3#
Arias misses with a punch on the inside.
Sharp lands a left hand that snaps the head of Arias backwards.
Arias tries to throw a body punch but Sharp avoids it by throwing Arias back against the cage.
Arias misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arias lands an uppercut.
A short right from Arias on the inside.
Arias's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Arias misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arias.
Sharp has a couple of punches blocked by Arias.
Sharp pushes Arias back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sharp scores with a shoulder strike.
Sharp is trying to break the clinch but Arias has him pressed against the cage. #KD2#
Arias lands an uppercut that drops Sharp! Arias follows him to the canvas looking to finish.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arias in side control, throwing shots but Sharp defends.
Arias wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sharp keeps working.
Arias working the ground and pound but Sharp is defending the strikes. #T4#
Arias throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Arias tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Arias misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Sharp wants to get back to his feet but Arias drags him back down.
Sharp is not content to let Arias control the position.
Arias working the strikes but Sharp uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Arias showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Arias connects with a body shot that sends Sharp's belly button to the back.
Sharp darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL2#
Arias gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sharp scores with a shoulder strike.
Sharp can't find room to land a body shot as Arias controls the action.
Sharp lands an uppercut.
Arias misses with some punches.
Arias misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arias lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Arias.
Arias prevents a body shot from Sharp.
Arias working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Arias swings wildly with an uppercut but Sharp uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arias lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sharp misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arias swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arias swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arias cracks Sharp with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Arias blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arias.
Arias lands a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Arias.
#BC#
Sharp breaks the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Arias.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Arias, right into the meat.
Arias tests Sharp's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sharp swings for the body but Arias moves out of range.
Arias tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sharp manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A counter left hand to the body from Sharp misses its target.#CL2#
Arias moves into the clinch successfully.
Sharp lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Arias.
Sharp has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Arias working aggressively here.
Arias fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arias tries a body shot but Sharp blocks it.
Asa Sharp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Arias tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sharp's elbow.
Arias lands a hook that snaps the head of Sharp backwards.
Sharp blocks a body shot from Arias.
Arias misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arias fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Arias.
Arias lands a hook that snaps the head of Sharp backwards.
Arias presses Sharp against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Arias throws a big uppercut that drops Sharp! More strikes from Arias and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Sharp lies dazed against the cage as Arias celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Arias!
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Event:
KOFC 110 - Karelin vs Hallick
Date: Jun 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Diaz misses with an uppercut.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Arias moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Arias misses with a low kick.
Diaz throwing a counter right hand but Arias manages to avoid it.
Diaz lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Arias throws a hook but Diaz avoids it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Arias.
Diaz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Arias tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diaz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Diaz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arias waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diaz.
Diaz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diaz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Arias counters with a body kick.
Diaz lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Diaz scores with a shot to the body.
Diaz ducks right into an uppercut from Arias.
Arias looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range.
Diaz is looking to counter punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Arias. That snapped Diaz's head back.
#T1#
Arias missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diaz throws a right hand that Arias ducks under and follows up with a left that Arias also avoids with ease.
Arias moves out of range as Diaz strikes.
Arias connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
George Arias seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Arias takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Arias wants to clinch up but Diaz keeps it at a distance.
Diaz works Arias's body with a nice hook.
Arias throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arias.
Arias swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Arias throws a body shot but no joy.
Arias drops his hands momentarily and Diaz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Diaz digs a good body shot into Arias's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arias is looking to clinch but Diaz is avoiding it.
Diaz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Arias in his tracks. #T2#
Arias tests Diaz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Arias wants to clinch up but Diaz keeps it at a distance.
A cross from Arias lands.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Arias, right into the meat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arias. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Arias. Arias obviously looking to wear him down.
Arias has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A punch combination from Diaz misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Arias.
Diaz misses with a straight right.
Donk. Arias catches Diaz right on the button with a cross.
A jab from Diaz misses.
Arias throws out a counter right but Diaz avoids it with no problem.
Arias is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Diaz tries to keep at a distance but Arias has taken the fight into the clinch.
Arias struggles to land a body shot inside as Diaz controls his hands.
#T3#
Arias scores with a shot to the side of Diaz's head. #TD#
Diaz pulls guard.
Arias with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Arias is looking to work some ground and pound but Diaz has wrist control.#SUB#
Diaz looking for a guillotine here but Arias defends easily.
Arias cracks Diaz with a solid left hand.
Arias is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Arias from controlling successfully. #T4##SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Arias wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Arias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diaz seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Arias connects with a couple of short punches.
Arias cracks Diaz with a solid left hand.
Arias loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Arias has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Arias from controlling successfully.
Arias is in close to Diaz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dick Diaz will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Diaz gets tackled into the cage by Arias. Arias maintains the clinch.
A short right from Diaz.
Diaz misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Arias - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arias.
Arias throws a punch but it's blocked by Diaz.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arias.
Arias swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arias softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Arias throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Arias.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias prevents a body shot from Diaz.
Arias misses with a punch on the inside.
Arias lands a left hand.
Diaz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Arias just stands there and leans against the cage.
Arias tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arias lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Diaz or not.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Arias in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#T1#
Arias struggles to land a body shot inside as Diaz controls his hands.
Diaz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Arias works on Diaz's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Arias creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diaz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Arias tries to throw a body punch but Diaz avoids it by throwing Arias back against the cage.
Diaz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arias swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arias lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Arias lands an uppercut.
Arias lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Arias swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arias tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diaz's elbow.
Arias is leaning against Diaz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Diaz trying to stall but Arias improves his position.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arias misses with some punches.
Arias blocks a body shot from Diaz.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arias tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arias misses with the head strike.
Arias lands a nice uppercut.
George Arias seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Diaz looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Arias fails to land.
Arias lands with a short shot to the head.
Arias misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
Arias working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC2#
Diaz is rocked!
Arias lands with a light punch inside.
Oh Diaz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Arias.
Arias lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Diaz or not.
Arias lands an uppercut.
Arias lands a big right hand that drops Diaz! The killer instinct kicks in and Arias finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Arias!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Arias!
Dick Diaz was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll Slap you harder next time!!!'.
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Event:
KOFC 103 - Slurper vs Knox
Date: May 05, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Arias forces Kane back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Kane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Arias closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kane quickly recovers to half guard.
Kane tries to roll over but Arias keeps him under control.
Kane has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Arias missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kane gets full guard.
Kane is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Arias is looking for a sweep. Kane is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Kane not doing much here.
Arias wants to control but Kane is keeping busy.
Kane landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kane content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kane is looking to take a break and control but Arias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kane looks to land a strike but Arias avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kane controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Arias looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Arias being controlled here, momentarily.
Kane won't allow Arias to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Arias working for a triangle but Kane defends it easily.
Arias being controlled here, momentarily.
Arias trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Kane looks to land a left hand but Arias moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Arias! But no joy.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kane cracks the inside of Arias's front leg.
Kane throws out a powerful jab.
Arias waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kane.
Kane throws a quick inside leg kick.
Arias slips under a jab from Kane.
Kane misses with an uppercut.
Arias takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Arias.
Arias shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kane misses with a low kick.
Arias drops his hands momentarily and Kane takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Arias tries to clinch up.
Kane half committed to a counter leg kick.#T4#
Kane throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Arias moves in looking to clinch but Kane pushes him off.
Arias takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arias ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Arias doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kane is looking to slow Arias down with leg kicks.
Arias misses with an uppercut. Kane saw that one coming.
Kane tries a head kick but it misses.
Arias fails to land the takedown.
Nice body punch from Kane.
Kane staying out of range there.
Kane misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Arias counters with a takedown into side control.
Kane tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Arias wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kane can't do much from the bottom here.
Kane manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Izaiah Kane dominated that round.
That's time! Kane's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Arias uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kane.
Kane misses with a looping right.
Kane throws a hook but Arias avoids it easily.
Kane swats away the attempt to clinch by Arias.
Kane throws a shot from downtown. Arias moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Kane misses.
Kane with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A telegraphed right hand from Kane misses the target.
An inside leg kick lands from Arias.
Arias shoots in but no luck this time.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Arias, right into the meat.
Kane misses with an uppercut.
Arias throws a solid leg kick but Kane takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Arias.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kane has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kane throws a leg kick but Arias checks it.
Kane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arias can do to turn this around?
Kane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Arias throws out the jab.
Kane throws a nice looking combination but Arias bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Arias tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kane wants to slow Arias down by chopping away at his legs.
Arias feints the counter takedown.
Arias cracks Kane with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
Kane thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kane looks to throw the jab but Arias is out of range.
Kane checks the leg kick.
Kane moves away from the strike by Arias.
Kane half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kane checks a leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Kane.
Kane misses with a low kick.
Kane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arias.
Arias feints the counter takedown.
Arias throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kane attempts a counter takedown but Arias avoids it well and moves away.
Arias throws a lazy right hand but Kane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Arias throws a hook but Kane avoids it easily.
Kane throws a quick counter kick to the body but Arias avoids it.
Kane tries to land a front kick but Arias steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Arias tries to counter by closing the distance.
Arias takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kane wants to slow Arias down by chopping away at his legs.
Arias throws a hook but Kane avoids it easily.#CL2#
Arias closes the distance and pushes Kane back into the cage.
Kane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arias throws a head punch that misses. #T2##BC#
Kane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arias moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#TD2#
Arias looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Arias is working Kane over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Arias working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kane's head.
Arias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
George Arias has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kane 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.
Arias scoring with punches to the head and body.
Arias showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Arias wants to control from the top but Kane keeps moving. #T3#
Kane trying to keep a closed guard but Arias is proving a slippery customer.
Arias wants to control from the top but Kane keeps moving.
Arias wants to pass the guard but Kane is keeping the position.
Arias stopping the sweep attempt from Kane.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Arias misses with a takedown attempt - Kane sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Arias ducks under a wild hook from Kane.
Arias takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kane takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kane misses with a hook.
Arias wants to counter with a clinch but Kane pushes him away.
Kane throws a low kick but Arias moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Arias rushes Kane and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kane wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Arias changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kane fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Izaiah Kane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Arias.
Kane misses the jab.
Arias moves in looking to clinch but Kane pushes him off.
Kane throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The fight stays on the outside here - Arias looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A punch combination from Arias misses.
Arias misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Arias showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice body kick there by Kane.
A shot to the liver by Kane. Beautiful body shot.
Kane blocks a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Arias. That snapped Kane's head back.
Arias cracks Kane with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Arias throws a body punch but Kane moves out of range.
Kane connects with an inside leg kick.
Kane throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Good work by Arias as he checks the leg kick.
Izaiah Kane is winning the standup battle so far.
Kane looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A slow jab from Kane misses its intended target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Arias.
Arias throws out a powerful jab.
A clash of legs there as Kane blocks the low kick.
Kane is looking to counter punch.
Arias moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Arias steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kane.
Kane swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Arias pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kane throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Arias tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kane swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kane on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Arias throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kane catches Arias with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kane misses the jab.
Arias ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arias moves away from the strike by Kane.
Arias lands with a shot to the body.
Kane misses with a low kick.
#CL2#
Arias clinches up with Kane and pushes him back against the cage.
Arias lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Arias tries to score a body lock takedown but Kane shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Arias.
Kane struggles to land a body shot inside as Arias controls his hands.
#T2#
Arias misses with a punch to the body.
Arias has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kane after a bit of a struggle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kane wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arias misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arias swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kane is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Izaiah Kane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Arias.#BC#
Kane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kane throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Arias with the counter takedown but Kane avoids it easily.
Kane turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL2#
Arias clinches up against the cage.
Arias misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kane blocks an uppercut.
Arias lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kane lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Arias backwards. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Arias fails to land.
Arias working aggressively here.
#TD2#
Arias gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kane gets full guard.
Arias is pushing down on Kane's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kane is fighting to maintain full guard but Arias has managed to sneak the leg through.
Arias prevents Kane from improving his position.
Arias slows the pace down in half guard.
Kane wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Arias wants to advance to full mount but Kane doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arias throws a strike but Kane rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Kane seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Arias keeping moving, preventing Kane from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to George Arias.
I think Arias has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Arias!
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Event:
KOFC 96 - Reid vs Slurper
Date: Apr 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Obamacare throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Arias.
Arias is looking to slow Obamacare down with leg kicks.
Obamacare takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Obamacare throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arias sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Arias bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Obamacare's head backwards.
Arias scores with a jab. Obamacare acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Obamacare misses with a straight left.
Obamacare lands an overhand right.#TD2#
Obamacare gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Arias to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arias postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Obamacare looking for a sweep. Not yet Obamacare, not yet.
Arias loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Obamacare knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Arias on the ground.
Arias prevents Obamacare from getting back to his feet.
Arias connects with a couple of short punches.
Obamacare managing to control the position.
Arias loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Obamacare is looking to stand up but Arias isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arias connects with a couple of short punches.
Arias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arias trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Arias looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Arias works over Obamacare with some ground and pound from guard.
Arias scoring with some ground and pound.
Obamacare wants to get back to his feet but Arias is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Arias controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Obamacare wants to stand and escape but Arias is having none of it.
Arias stopping the sweep attempt from Obamacare.
Arias is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Arias lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Arias throwing strikes from guard but Obamacare blocks nicely.
Obamacare wants to get back to his feet but Arias is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Arias scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Arias makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Arias with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Arias trying to control but Obamacare is working from the bottom.
Arias postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Arias with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Arias landing some decent shots from guard.
Obamacare is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Obamacare has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Arias has passed into side control.
#SUB2#
Arias wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Obamacare, who protects the arm well.
Obamacare is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SUB2#
Arias looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Arias wants to lay and pray for a moment but Obamacare keeps working.
Obamacare can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Obamacare is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Obamacare's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Arias tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Check out the look on Arias's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Obamacare gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Obamacare tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Arias manages to move to mount!
Obamacare is in a horrible position here. Arias smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Obamacare tries to reverse the position but Arias maintains control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Arias lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Obamacare hang on?
Arias lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Arias dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Arias buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Obamacare throws a sloppy body shot
#CL2#
and Arias holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Obamacare pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Obamacare. Those never looked like landing. #TD2#
Arias drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Obamacare can't do much from the bottom here.
Obamacare tries to bench press Arias off him but Arias keeps the position.
Arias working away.
Arias is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Obamacare will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Obamacare is looking for a sweep.
Arias grinds an elbow into Obamacare's temple.
Arias trying to control the action but Obamacare is working from the bottom.
Arias lands an elbow.
Arias working away.#T1#
Arias lands an elbow. #SUB2#
Arias is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Obamacare is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Arias has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Arias is putting a hurting on Obamacare here, landing some big shots from side control.
Arias working the body and head with strikes. #SUB2#
Arias tries for a kimura but Obamacare is defending well.
Obamacare wants to get back to his feet.
Arias wants to lay and pray for a moment but Obamacare keeps working.
Obamacare takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Obamacare is trying to get back to half guard.
Obamacare is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Obamacare is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Arias asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T2#
Check out the look on Arias's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Obamacare takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Obamacare is trying to buck Arias off.
Obamacare on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Obamacare is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Arias is trying to get an arm triangle but Obamacare is defending well.
Obamacare is working to avoid the ground and pound but Arias connects with a decent elbow.
Obamacare on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Obamacare tries to get out of the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obamacare is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Arias asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Arias in side control lands a decent elbow.
Arias working the ground and pound.
Arias landing strikes. #T3#
Obamacare takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB2#
Arias looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Obamacare is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Arias is controlling him well.
Arias scores with punches from side control.
Obamacare takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Arias lands an elbow.
Obamacare wants to control but Arias postures up.#SUB2#
Arias is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Obamacare is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Arias thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Obamacare is looking to regain half guard here but Arias keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
Arias wants to lay and pray for a moment but Obamacare keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Obamacare's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Arias in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Arias in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Arias creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Obamacare sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Obamacare is letting Arias control him for a moment.
Obamacare is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Obamacare wants to get back to his feet.
Obamacare takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB2#
Arias working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Obamacare holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Arias showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Arias darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Arias on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Obamacare throws a predictable looking body shot
and Arias counters with an inside leg kick.
Obamacare stalks Arias and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Arias's face. Arias staggers backwards, shaken.#CL2#
Arias takes the fight into the clinch.
Obamacare misses with a punch to the body.
Obamacare tries a body shot but Arias blocks it.
Arias is working Obamacare over against the cage.
Arias goes for a takedown in the clinch but Obamacare prevents it.
Obamacare goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arias working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Arias lands a body shot in the clinch.
Arias misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arias scores with a hook to the body.
Obamacare tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Arias prevents a body shot from Obamacare.
Arias pushes Obamacare back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Arias can't find room to land a body shot as Obamacare controls the action.
#T1#
Arias struggles to land a body shot inside as Obamacare controls his hands.
Obamacare struggles to land a body shot inside as Arias controls his hands.
Arias has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Obamacare can't find room to land a body shot as Arias controls the action.
#TD2#
Arias is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Obamacare can't fight it off and eventually Arias manages to take the fight to the floor. Obamacare looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Arias thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Obamacare looking to hit a scissor sweep but Arias is one step ahead there.
Obamacare wants to get back to his feet but Arias is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Arias connects with a couple of short punches.
Arias wants to pass the guard but Obamacare is keeping the position.
Obamacare has momentary wrist control but Arias slips an elbow through the middle.
Obamacare wants to stand but Arias is controlling the position. #T2#
Arias postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Arias in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Arias trying to control but Obamacare is working from the bottom.
George Arias has got the better of the ground game so far.
Arias landing some decent shots from guard.
Obamacare wants to sweep but no luck.
Arias postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Arias scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Arias landing some decent shots from guard.
Baraka Obamacare has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arias won't allow Obamacare to sweep him here.
Arias forces his way into half guard.
Arias wants to control but Obamacare is keeping him busy. #T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Arias in particular looking to stall.
Obamacare is trying to control but can't.
Obamacare is trying to stand.
Nice strikes from Arias there. #SUB2#
Arias is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Obamacare is looking for a sweep. Arias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Arias sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Arias is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Arias missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Arias is working for a kimura but Obamacare is defending it quite comfortably.
Obamacare tries to get to full guard but Arias has control of the leg. #T4#
Arias prevents Obamacare from standing back up.
Arias is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Obamacare!
Obamacare is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Arias throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Obamacare has his hands clasped together but Arias breaks the hold and Obamacare is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Arias!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). George Arias!
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Event:
TWGC 20 (185lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Feb 12, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between George Arias (ranked 3977 p4p, 472 weight class) and Fahad Al Qarni (ranked 1189 p4p, 161 weight class). Al Qarni comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Hells Bells kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 2 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Fahad Al Qarni!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Arias tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Al Qarni swivels and escapes.
Al Qarni closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Arias (0) vs (4) Al Qarni
Arias is looking to reverse the position.
Arias prevents Al Qarni from improving position.
A control attempt from Arias but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Arias (0) vs (6) Al Qarni
Al Qarni content just to control the position here.
Arias tries to lock up and control but Al Qarni gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Qarni can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Arias is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arias slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Arias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Arias trying to control from the bottom.
Arias has his hands clasped together around Al Qarni's back. He's all about the action.
Al Qarni is thwarting Arias's attempts to control the position.
Al Qarni trying to mount his opponent but Arias defends it.
Arias tries to get to full guard but Al Qarni has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arias trying to control here.
Arias preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Arias is looking for a sweep. Al Qarni is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Al Qarni is looking to advance position but Arias won't allow it.
Arias has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Al Qarni is working away from the top position though.
Arias won't allow Al Qarni to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arias is trying to control but can't.
Al Qarni is trying to control. Arias wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Al Qarni working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Arias's thigh. Arias counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Al Qarni trying to control the position from guard on top but Arias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arias is trying to control the position but Al Qarni postures up.
Al Qarni pushing down on Arias's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Al Qarni not doing much here.
Arias is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arias wants to get back to full guard.
Arias is staying active underneath Al Qarni, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Arias is trying to maintain the position but Al Qarni is very close to passing his half guard.
Arias looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Arias wants to improve his position but Al Qarni is controlling well.
Al Qarni is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Al Qarni is looking to advance position but Arias won't allow it.
Arias tries to get to full guard but Al Qarni has control of the leg.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Al Qarni trying to control the pace.
Al Qarni frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (0) vs (9) Al Qarni
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni fails to take his opponent's back.
Al Qarni controlling from mount.
Arias wants to hold on but Al Qarni pushes him away.
Arias is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arias manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Arias regains full guard. Nicely done.
Al Qarni trying to control but Arias is working from the bottom.
Arias lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (9) Al Qarni
Al Qarni looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Al Qarni is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Arias seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Arias trying to control but Al Qarni is working from the bottom.
Arias is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni 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.
Arias wants to pass the guard but Al Qarni is keeping the position.
Al Qarni looking to hit a scissor sweep but Arias is one step ahead there.
Al Qarni is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Arias won't allow Al Qarni to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arias trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Qarni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Al Qarni is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (11) Al Qarni
Arias is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Al Qarni slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Arias trying to keep a closed guard but Al Qarni is proving a slippery customer.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Arias seems keen to control Al Qarni's posture.
Al Qarni looking to pass the guard.
Al Qarni controlling from the top position.
Arias pulls Al Qarni in to control the position.
Arias is trying to control the position but Al Qarni postures up.
Al Qarni trying to control the position from guard on top but Arias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Al Qarni stands and throws Arias's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (2) vs (14) Al Qarni
Arias tries to bench press Al Qarni off him but Al Qarni keeps the position.
Arias looking for a sweep but Al Qarni has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Arias (2) vs (16) Al Qarni
Al Qarni trying to control but Arias is having none of it.
Arias is trying desperately to improve position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Arias has given up his back here. Will Al Qarni look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Arias (2) vs (19) Al Qarni
Arias tries to escape the position.
Al Qarni is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Arias is defending well though. Al Qarni let's go of the attempt for now.
Al Qarni controlling well, preventing Arias from escaping the position.
Al Qarni looking to break Arias's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Arias remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Al Qarni will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Arias turns into Al Qarni and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (4) vs (19) Al Qarni
Al Qarni looking to control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni looking for a sweep. Not yet Al Qarni, not yet.
Arias slips nicely into half guard.
Al Qarni is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Arias jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (7) vs (19) Al Qarni
Al Qarni is looking to reverse the position.
Arias wants to control but Al Qarni is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arias is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Al Qarni is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Al Qarni wins on points by 19 to 7.
A very excited looking Fahad Al Qarni made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWGC 20 (185lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Freddy Penn (ranked 5767 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Arias (ranked 3961 p4p, 471 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Freddy Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 2 losses; George Arias!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Arias closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Arias has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Penn clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Penn (0) vs (4) Arias
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Arias controls the action.
Penn can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arias looking for the RNC.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn tries to escape the position.
Arias really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Penn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arias controlling well, preventing Penn from escaping the position.
I would not like to be Penn right now.
Arias has the hooks in. Penn is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Penn is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Arias working for a choke but Penn is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Arias is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Penn knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Penn for a finish.
Penn trying to control the hands but Arias won't let him.
Arias looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Penn taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). George Arias! |
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Event:
Gladiators 71 Wallace v Bravo
Date: Jan 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Intiaani throws a big shot that misses.
Intiaani checks a leg kick.
Arias stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Arias shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Intiaani as he avoids it easily.
Intiaani throws a one two combo.
Intiaani uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arias.
Intiaani misses with a wild body shot.
Arias defending well as Intiaani loads up on a big left hand.
Arias tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Arias clinches with his opponent.
Arias tries a body shot but Intiaani blocks it.
Intiaani is leaning against Arias and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Arias tries for a takedown. No joy.
Arias stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Intiaani throws a punch but it's blocked by Arias.
A nice left hand lands by Arias.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from Arias.
Intiaani misses with a punch on the inside.
Arias fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arias blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Arias lands a body shot.
Arias tries for a takedown but Intiaani manages to get underhooks.
Vinku Intiaani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Arias.
Intiaani tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Intiaani swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Arias.
Arias tries to work over Intiaani's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Arias has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Arias misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arias lands a body shot. #TD2#
Arias has picked Intiaani up - he's going for a ride! Arias dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Intiaani on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Arias is looking to advance position but Intiaani won't allow it.
Arias sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Arias landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Arias trying to mount his opponent but Intiaani defends it. #T3#
Arias trying to control the pace.
It looks like Arias might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Arias throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Arias slows the pace down in half guard.
Arias not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Arias trying to pass the guard but Intiaani defending well. #SUB2#
Arias is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Intiaani sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Intiaani is controlling Arias's trapped leg to prevent Arias from advancing to side control.
Arias prevents Intiaani from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Arias in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Arias tries to clinch there but Intiaani circles away.
Arias looks to score with a jab to the body but Intiaani is just out of range.
Intiaani darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Arias is looking to clinch but Intiaani is avoiding it.
Arias throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Arias darts in and clinches Intiaani up against the cage.
Intiaani prevents the takedown attempt.
Intiaani has a couple of punches blocked by Arias.
Intiaani lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Arias.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Arias dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Intiaani moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Arias tries a low kick but Intiaani avoids it.
Arias scores with a kick to the midsection.
Arias scores with a jab to the body.
Intiaani throws a sloppy head kick and Arias moves out of range easily.
Intiaani throws a big shot that misses.
Arias uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Intiaani.
Arias lands the left hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Vinku Intiaani has been cut.
Arias throws a leg kick that misses.
Intiaani avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arias lands with a good body shot.
Intiaani misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Arias throws a leg kick which misses Intiaani's front leg but catches the back leg as Intiaani tries to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Intiaani takes one to the chin there.#CL2#
Arias closes the distance and clinches.
Intiaani misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arias.
Intiaani struggles to land a body shot inside as Arias controls his hands.
#TD2#
Arias lands a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Arias controls from within his opponent's guard.
Arias is pushing down on Intiaani's leg trying to pass to half guard. Intiaani is fighting to maintain full guard but Arias has managed to sneak the leg through.
Arias content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Arias's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Arias is continuing to stall.
Intiaani trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Arias manages to pass to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Intiaani is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Arias unloading with bombs!
Arias trying to control but Intiaani is having none of it.
Arias content just to control the position here.
Arias landing punches.
George Arias has got the better of the ground game so far.
Arias landing punches.
Arias controlling the pace for now.
Intiaani wants to control but Arias is having none of it.#T4#
Arias looking to control and managing it successfully.
Intiaani wants to control but Arias is having none of it.
Arias tries to control but Intiaani wriggling away.
Intiaani tries to hold on but Arias postures up.
Arias controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Arias showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vinku Intiaani's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Arias cracks Intiaani with an open hand slap.
Intiaani throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Arias on the side of the head.
Arias keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vinku Intiaani is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Intiaani gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Arias is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Intiaani is pulling down on Arias's head to control his posture.
Arias trying to control but Intiaani is working from the bottom. #T1#
Arias pushes down on Intiaani's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Arias is taking a breather. Intiaani says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Intiaani knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Arias on the ground.
Arias looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Arias controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Arias has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Vinku Intiaani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Arias thows a huge punch but Intiaani dodges it nicely.
Arias looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Arias drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Arias trying to control but Intiaani is working from the bottom.
Intiaani trying to control the position.
#T3#
Arias slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Arias pushing down on Intiaani's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Arias is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Intiaani has managed to free his arm - good work.
Arias with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Arias is pressing down on Intiaani's thigh, looking to free his foot. Intiaani is holding on for now.
Intiaani trying to control here.
Still in half guard, Arias seems content to control.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Arias wants to pass to mount but Intiaani is defending the position.
Arias is nestled in close to Intiaani, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Arias is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Intiaani is just riding it out for now. Arias eventually gives up the hold.
Arias tries to pass the half guard into mount. Intiaani knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arias is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Arias comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Arias winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Arias!
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Event:
TWGC 18 (170lbs, D2): Finals - Round 3
Date: Sep 29, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sergio Bujol (ranked 2292 p4p, 249 weight class) and George Arias (ranked 22935 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Sergio Bujol! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 1 losses; George Arias!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bujol clinches up with Arias and pushes him back against the cage.
Bujol jumps guard.
Arias preventing the sweep.
Bujol is working hard here to advance position.
Bujol keeping moving, preventing Arias from controlling successfully.
Bujol keeping full guard, as Arias tries to pass.
Arias slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias trying to control the position from guard on top but Bujol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arias wants to pass the guard but Bujol is keeping the position.
Arias postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bujol is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bujol keeping full guard, as Arias tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bujol keeping moving, preventing Arias from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bujol keeping full guard, as Arias tries to pass.
Arias sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bujol's guard.
Arias prevents Bujol from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bujol slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Arias is pushing down on Bujol's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bujol is fighting to maintain full guard but Arias has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bujol wants to get back to full guard.
Bujol wants to control but Arias is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bujol wants to improve his position but Arias is controlling well.
Bujol wants to control but Arias is keeping busy.
Arias is trying to control. Bujol wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bujol is pressing down on Arias's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bujol lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bujol (2) vs (0) Arias
Bujol slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Arias wants to sweep but no luck.
Bujol showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bujol stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bujol trying to control the position from guard on top but Arias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arias 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bujol engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bujol tries to free his leg and advance position but Arias is retaining full guard.
Bujol passes into half guard.
Arias won't allow Bujol to pass to mount.
Bujol stalling.
Bujol is pressing down on Arias's thigh, looking to free his foot. Arias is holding on for now.
Arias moves into full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bujol trying to control the position from guard on top but Arias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bujol trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arias controls Bujol momentarily but Bujol frees himself.
Bujol slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bujol looking to pass the guard.
Arias keeping moving, preventing Bujol from controlling successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Arias bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bujol's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bujol (2) vs (2) Arias
Arias trying to control but Bujol is working from the bottom.
Arias slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bujol keeping full guard, as Arias tries to pass.
Arias is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bujol throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bujol wants to sweep here but Arias controlling him for the moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bujol trying to keep a closed guard but Arias is proving a slippery customer.
Arias won't allow Bujol to sweep him here.
Arias wants to pass the guard but Bujol is keeping the position.
Arias preventing the sweep.
Arias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arias controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bujol keeping moving, preventing Arias from controlling successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bujol is trying to control the position but Arias postures up.
Bujol looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Arias looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Arias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bujol swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bujol lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bujol (4) vs (2) Arias
Bujol passes Arias's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bujol looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bujol trying to control the action but Arias is working from the bottom.
Bujol is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Arias is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bujol trying to control the pace.
Arias is looking to control Bujol's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Arias avoid being mounted?
Bujol is taking a breather. Arias says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bujol looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Arias is looking for a sweep. Bujol is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Arias has a hand on Bujol's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Bujol takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Bujol (7) vs (2) Arias
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Arias is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bujol tries to control but Arias wriggling away.
Arias sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bujol is controlling the pace.
Arias trying to control but Bujol postures up.
Arias is pressing down on Bujol's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bujol passes Arias's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bujol is trying to work for a kimura but Arias is defending well.
Arias trying to hold on to Bujol's head to control him but Bujol postures up.
Bujol with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Arias is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Arias tries to roll over but Bujol keeps him under control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Arias is trying to control but can't.
Bujol trying to pass the guard but Arias defending well.
Bujol keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bujol is looking for a kimura but Arias is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bujol to get the leverage.
Bujol content to control rather than advance.
Arias moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Arias looking for a sweep. Not yet Arias, not yet.
Arias is still trying to improve position.
Bujol trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bujol trying to control the position from guard on top but Arias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bujol won't allow Arias to sweep him here.
Arias keeping moving, preventing Bujol from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bujol looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bujol takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
Sergio Bujol is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Sergio Bujol made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (170lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: Sep 28, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sparbot One (ranked 4852 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Arias (ranked 22952 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Sparbot One! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 1 losses; George Arias!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
One closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
One has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Arias uses from the top position.
Arias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. One is keeping the position for now.
One wants to sweep here but Arias controlling him for the moment.
Arias controlling from the top position.
Arias's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arias advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: One (0) vs (3) Arias
Arias controls the position.
Arias wants to control but One is keeping him busy.
Arias controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arias working away.
Arias trying to control the action but One is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arias controlling the position.
Arias trying to control the position but One is working away.
One seems a little lost for a moment, as Arias dominates the positioning.
Arias wants to lay and pray for a moment but One keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
One seems a little lost for a moment, as Arias dominates the positioning.
More stalling from Arias.
One keeping his opponent close.
Arias tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Arias has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Arias taking a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
One is looking for a sweep.
Arias trying to control the action but One is working from the bottom.
One tries to bench press Arias off him but Arias keeps the position.
One is letting Arias control him for a moment.
Arias trying to control the action but One is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Arias controls the position.
Arias trying to control the action but One is working from the bottom.
One gets back to half guard.
Arias performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Arias seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but One does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Arias controlling the action here.
Arias wants to control but One is keeping him busy.
Arias stalling.
Arias is trying to control. One wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Arias is just content to waste time from the top position. One takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Arias trying to control but One is working from the bottom.
One looking to hit a scissor sweep but Arias is one step ahead there.
One keeping moving, preventing Arias from controlling successfully.
Arias might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control One haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
One looking to hit a scissor sweep but Arias is one step ahead there.
Arias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arias looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
One keeping moving, preventing Arias from controlling successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Arias is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Arias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. One swivels though and keeps the full guard.
One pulls Arias in close to his closed guard and prevents Arias from doing any damage or advancing position.
Arias is looking to pass into half guard but One pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now One is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: One (2) vs (3) Arias
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Arias working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
One avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Arias looking for a sweep. Not yet Arias, not yet.
One is fighting to break Arias's control of his arms but Arias is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Let's hope that Arias has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
One won't allow Arias to sweep him here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Arias is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and One defends well.
Arias looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
One won't allow Arias to sweep him here.
Arias pulls One in close to his closed guard and prevents One from doing any damage or advancing position.
Arias wants to sweep here but One controlling him for the moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
One seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Arias trying to keep a closed guard but One is proving a slippery customer.
Arias is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: One (2) vs (5) Arias
Arias is trying to control. One wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Arias is looking to advance position but One won't allow it.
One is controlling Arias's trapped leg to prevent Arias from advancing to side control.
Arias performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
One is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Arias seems content to control.
It looks like Arias might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Arias trying to mount his opponent but One defends it.
Arias is just content to waste time from the top position. One takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Arias wants to pass the guard but One is keeping the position.
One looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Arias puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
One tries to roll over but Arias keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Arias seems content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arias wins on points by 5 to 2. |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (170lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 27, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mack Mythos (ranked 2949 p4p, 428 weight class) and George Arias (ranked 22965 p4p, 0 weight class). George Arias has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Mack Mythos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; George Arias!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Mythos has Arias up against the cage in a clinch.
Mythos is trying to trip Arias. He has hold of a leg but Arias is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mythos persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mythos (2) vs (0) Arias
Arias manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mythos manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mythos (2) vs (2) Arias
Arias trying to control but Mythos is working from the bottom.
Arias is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mythos being controlled here, momentarily.
Mythos has his hands on Arias's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arias slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Mythos (2) vs (5) Arias
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Arias wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mythos keeps working.
Arias laying and praying for a moment but Mythos takes advantage and regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Arias in particular looking to stall.
Mythos is looking for a sweep. Arias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Arias performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mythos wants to get back to full guard.
Arias controlling the pace.
Arias trying to mount his opponent but Mythos defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mythos is trying to maintain the position but Arias is very close to passing his half guard.
Mythos tries to get to full guard but Arias has control of the leg.
Arias moves into full mount! Mythos won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Mythos (2) vs (8) Arias
Arias takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Arias wants to control the pace but Mythos is squirming around nicely.
Arias controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mythos is trying to escape the mount.
Mythos is working hard here to advance position.
Arias trying to control but Mythos is having none of it.
Mythos is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Arias can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mythos is looking to escape.
Arias controlling his opponent.
Mythos prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Arias trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Arias controlling from the full mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mythos working to try and regain half guard.
Arias wants to take his opponent's back but Mythos doesn't allow it.
Arias avoids the attempt from Mythos to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mythos really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Arias controlling the position easily from mount.
Mythos tries to hold on but Arias pushes him away.
Mythos is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Arias wants to control the pace but Mythos is squirming around nicely.
Mythos sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Arias wants to advance to full mount but Mythos doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Mythos keeping full guard, as Arias tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Arias is still trying to improve position.
Arias slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Arias trying to control the position from guard on top but Mythos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arias showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mythos looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mythos keeping full guard, as Arias tries to pass.
Mythos has his hands on Arias's head, controlling the position.
Mythos trying to keep a closed guard but Arias is proving a slippery customer.
Arias passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Mythos (2) vs (11) Arias
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Arias wants to take a breather but Mythos manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Arias.
Arias wants to control from the top but Mythos keeps moving.
Mythos pulls Arias in close to prevent any damage.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mythos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Arias is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mythos keeping moving, preventing Arias from controlling successfully.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Arias looking to sit in guard and control but Mythos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mythos (4) vs (11) Arias
Mythos stopping the sweep attempt from Arias.
Arias looking to control.
Arias can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mythos controls the pace.
Arias not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mythos not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mythos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mythos sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arias looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mythos passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arias wins on points by 11 to 4. |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (170lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 19, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between George Arias (ranked 10267 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hifives Ghost (ranked 7689 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Hifives Ghost!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ghost has taken the fight to the clinch.
Arias goes for a takedown attempt but Ghost pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Arias moves into the clinch successfully.
Arias is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ghost is defending well.
Ghost is trying to trip Arias. He has hold of a leg but Arias is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ghost persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arias (0) vs (2) Ghost
Ghost slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ghost trying to control the position from guard on top but Arias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arias looking for a sweep. Not yet Arias, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghost is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Arias trying to keep a closed guard but Ghost is proving a slippery customer.
Ghost looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Arias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ghost is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghost trying to control the position from guard on top but Arias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ghost trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arias will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Arias wants to sweep here but Ghost controlling him for the moment.
Ghost stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ghost seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ghost trying to control the position from guard on top but Arias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arias looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghost is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ghost looking to sit in guard and control but Arias gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (2) Ghost
Arias has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ghost has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Arias has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (5) vs (2) Ghost
Arias wants to control but Ghost is keeping him busy.
Ghost tries to improve position but can't.
Arias has hold of Ghost's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Ghost seems comfortable defending it but Arias has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Ghost is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Ghost is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Arias couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). George Arias! |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (170lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between George Arias (ranked 10242 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juu Dyon (ranked 4725 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Juu Dyon!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Arias clinches up with Dyon and pushes him back against the cage.
Arias has clasped his hands together around Dyon's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Arias (4) vs (0) Dyon
Dyon tries to bench press Arias off him but Arias keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dyon is still trying to improve position.
Dyon is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Arias content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dyon looking for submissions off his back.
Dyon is looking for a sweep. Arias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dyon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dyon is just riding it out for now. Arias eventually gives up the hold.
Dyon wants to improve his position but Arias is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dyon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dyon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dyon actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Arias is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dyon looking for submissions off his back.
Arias content to control rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dyon is looking to improve his position.
Dyon keeps trying to improve his position.
Dyon trying to control here.
Arias content to control rather than advance.
Arias seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dyon for as long as he can get away with.
Arias works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (7) vs (0) Dyon
Arias moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Arias continues to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dyon tries to buck Arias off but Arias is having none of it.
Dyon regains half guard.
Arias is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Arias has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arias is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dyon has managed to free his arm - good work.
Arias controlling the action here.
Dyon wants to improve his position but Arias is controlling well.
Arias will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arias tries to pass to full mount but Dyon defends it.
Dyon told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Arias prevents Dyon from improving his position.
Arias wants to pass to mount but Dyon is defending the position.
Dyon wants to improve his position but Arias is controlling well.
Arias is looking to advance position but Dyon won't allow it.
Arias is trying to control the action in half guard but Dyon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Arias trying to pass the guard but Dyon defending well.
Dyon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dyon.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Arias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dyon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arias trying to control the position from guard on top but Dyon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dyon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Arias can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Arias passes into half guard.
Arias tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dyon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Arias not doing much here.
Arias is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dyon is just riding it out for now. Arias eventually gives up the hold.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Arias passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (10) vs (0) Dyon
Arias sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dyon bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (10) vs (2) Dyon
Arias looking for a sweep. Not yet Arias, not yet.
Arias seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Arias keeping full guard, as Dyon tries to pass.
Arias is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dyon trying to control the position from guard on top but Arias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arias wants to sweep here but Dyon controlling him for the moment.
Arias is trying to control the position but Dyon postures up.
Dyon pushing down on Arias's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Arias manages to get to full guard.
Dyon trying to control the position from guard on top but Arias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dyon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Arias is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dyon preventing the sweep.
Dyon tries to free his leg and advance position but Arias is retaining full guard.
Arias keeping moving, preventing Dyon from controlling successfully.
Arias is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dyon looking to pass the guard.
Dyon wants to control from the top but Arias keeps moving.
Arias manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dyon manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (12) vs (2) Dyon
Dyon looking for subs off his back but Arias has passed one foot through into half guard.
Arias is trying to control. Dyon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dyon has a hand on Arias's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Arias takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (15) vs (2) Dyon
Dyon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Arias avoids the attempt from Dyon to control.
Arias works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Arias (18) vs (2) Dyon
Dyon trying to control the position but Arias manages to sink in the hooks.
Dyon tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Arias moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Arias (21) vs (2) Dyon
Dyon rolls, trying to escape but Arias keeps control of the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Arias has good solid back control here.
Dyon wants to escape the position.
Arias trying to control momentarily.
Dyon trying to control the action but Arias just sinks the hooks in.
Arias is trying to stick to Dyon's back but Dyon is turning into Arias. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Arias's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dyon. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (21) vs (4) Dyon
Arias wants to sweep here but Dyon controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Arias is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (23) vs (4) Dyon
Dyon is looking for a triangle here but Arias uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (26) vs (4) Dyon
Arias trying to control the position but Dyon is working away.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Arias working away.
Dyon tries to bench press Arias off him but Arias keeps the position.
Arias trying to control the position but Dyon is working away.
Dyon is trying to improve his position.
Arias working away.
Dyon is looking to regain half guard here but Arias keeps moving and retains side control.
Arias controlling the position from side mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Arias trying to control the action but Dyon is working from the bottom.
Arias moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Dyon is trying to improve his position.
Arias trying to control the action but Dyon is working from the bottom.
Dyon is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here as Arias stalls from top position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dyon is trying to get back to half guard.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Dyon tries to improve position but can't.
Arias is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Arias is looking to take a break and control but Dyon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Arias is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Dyon's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Arias is looking to take a break and control but Dyon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Arias is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dyon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dyon manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (26) vs (6) Dyon
Dyon is trying to work for a kimura but Arias is defending well.
Arias wants to improve his position but Dyon is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dyon is trying to control the action in half guard but Arias is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dyon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Arias knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arias takes the fight on points by 26 to 6. |
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Event:
TWGC 17 (205lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: Jul 03, 2017 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between George Arias and Karol Tarczynski. Karol Tarczynski is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 0 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Karol Tarczynski!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Arias moves in looking to clinch but Tarczynski pushes him off.
Tarczynski has managed to clinch.
Arias has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tarczynski after a bit of a struggle.
Arias is working for takedown but Tarczynski is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tarczynski gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arias (0) vs (2) Tarczynski
Arias wants to get back to full guard.
Tarczynski sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tarczynski is pressing down on Arias's thigh, looking to free his foot. Arias is holding on for now.
Tarczynski keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias is looking for a sweep. Tarczynski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arias gets full guard.
Arias wants to sweep but no luck.
Arias has his foot on Tarczynski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tarczynski works his way back into a safe position though.
Arias is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tarczynski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arias has his foot on Tarczynski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tarczynski works his way back into a safe position though.
Tarczynski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Arias working a defensive guard here.
Tarczynski stays in close to Arias's body and controls the position.
Let's hope that Tarczynski has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Arias 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tarczynski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arias keeping full guard, as Tarczynski tries to pass.
Arias looking to control.
Tarczynski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Arias is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tarczynski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Arias looking for a sweep. Not yet Arias, not yet.
Arias seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Tarczynski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Arias has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tarczynski has managed to get both his arms back between Arias's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tarczynski's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Arias wants to control but Tarczynski passes easily into half guard.
Tarczynski tries to pass to full mount but Arias defends it.
Arias wants to improve his position but Tarczynski is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tarczynski wants to pass to mount but Arias is defending the position.
Arias controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Tarczynski prevents Arias from improving his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Arias has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tarczynski is working away from the top position though.
Arias wants to improve his position but Tarczynski is controlling well.
Tarczynski works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (0) vs (5) Tarczynski
Tarczynski controlling from mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tarczynski pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Tarczynski controlling from the full mount.
Tarczynski moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Arias (0) vs (8) Tarczynski
Arias defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Arias rolls, trying to escape but Tarczynski keeps control of the position.
Tarczynski is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tarczynski's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Arias trying to control but not successfully.
Tarczynski controlling the position well here. Arias rolled but Tarczynski kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Arias wants to escape the position.
Good control from Tarczynski.
Tarczynski doesn't have the hooks in and Arias manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (8) Tarczynski
Tarczynski is adopting a defensive guard.
More stalling from Tarczynski.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Arias trying to control the position from guard on top but Tarczynski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arias tries to free his leg and advance position but Tarczynski is retaining full guard.
Tarczynski pulls Arias in to control the position.
Tarczynski being controlled here, momentarily.
Arias wants to control from the top but Tarczynski keeps moving.
Tarczynski controlling the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Arias wants to control from the top but Tarczynski keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tarczynski is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (10) Tarczynski
Tarczynski stays in close to Arias's body and controls the position.
Arias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tarczynski is one step ahead there.
Arias wants to hit a switch here but Tarczynski passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Arias there! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (2) vs (13) Tarczynski
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tarczynski controlling the position easily from mount.
Arias gets back to half guard.
Tarczynski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tarczynski wants to pass to mount but Arias is defending the position.
Tarczynski slows the pace down in half guard.
Arias makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Arias.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tarczynski looking to pass the guard.
Arias has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Tarczynski has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (2) vs (16) Tarczynski
Tarczynski taking a breather here.
Arias wants to control but Tarczynski postures up.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Arias tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tarczynski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tarczynski is staying tight to Arias's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Tarczynski tries to advance to mount but can't.
Tarczynski controls the position.
Arias tries to bench press Tarczynski off him but Tarczynski keeps the position.
Tarczynski controlling the position.
Arias is looking to reverse the position.
Tarczynski controlling the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Arias tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Arias (2) vs (18) Tarczynski
Tarczynski controlling from the full mount.
Arias is trying to escape the mount.
Tarczynski is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Arias is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Arias (2) vs (21) Tarczynski
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Good control from Tarczynski.
Arias tries to escape but Tarczynski has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tarczynski wins on points by 21 to 2. |
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Event:
TWGC 17 (205lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2017 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mike Schultz and George Arias. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Mike Schultz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; George Arias!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Arias closes the distance and clinches.
Schultz has picked Arias up - he's going for a ride! Schultz dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schultz (2) vs (0) Arias
Schultz trying to mount his opponent but Arias defends it.
Schultz is looking to take a break and control but Arias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Arias wants to get back to full guard.
Schultz trying to control the action but Arias is working from the bottom.
Schultz is looking to pass Arias's guard but actually Arias recovers to full guard.
Schultz looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Our spies down at at Brazilian Elite Team inform us that Arias has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Arias is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arias controls Schultz momentarily but Schultz frees himself.
Schultz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Schultz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Arias keeping moving, preventing Schultz from controlling successfully.
Arias trying to control the position.
Arias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arias lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schultz (2) vs (2) Arias
Arias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schultz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schultz keeping moving, preventing Arias from controlling successfully.
Schultz is pulling down on Arias's head. It's preventing any offense from Arias, at least for the moment.
Schultz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Schultz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Schultz trying to keep a closed guard but Arias is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultz keeping moving, preventing Arias from controlling successfully.
Schultz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Arias gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Arias tries to free his leg and advance position but Schultz is retaining full guard.
Schultz wants to sweep here but Arias controlling him for the moment.
Arias tries to free his leg and advance position but Schultz is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arias advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (2) vs (5) Arias
Schultz is trying to control Arias's posture but Arias avoids it.
Schultz is looking for a sweep.
Arias controls the position from side control.
Arias trying to control the position but Schultz is working away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Arias wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Schultz, who protects the arm well.
Schultz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Arias wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
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Schultz'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 six minutes gone in the round.
Schultz tries to improve position but can't.
Schultz wants to control but Arias postures up.
Schultz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Arias wants to control but Schultz is keeping him busy.
Schultz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Arias wants to control but Schultz is keeping him busy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Arias wants to control but Schultz is keeping him busy.
Schultz being controlled for a moment.
Arias wants to control but Schultz is keeping him busy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Arias stalls from top position.
Arias trying to control the action but Schultz is working from the bottom.
Schultz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Schultz can't do much from the bottom here.
Arias trying to control the action but Schultz is working from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is trying to improve his position.
Arias controls the position.
Schultz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Schultz is not content to let Arias control the position.
Schultz is looking for a sweep.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is not content to let Arias control the position.
Schultz is looking for a sweep.
Arias tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Arias has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Schultz tries to improve position but can't.
Arias working away.
Arias wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schultz keeps working.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is looking to reverse the position.
Arias working away.
Arias trying to control the position but Schultz is working away.
Arias thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Schultz is looking for a sweep.
Arias controlling the position.
Arias wants to control but Schultz is keeping him busy.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Schultz sneaks back into half guard.
Arias wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schultz keeps working.
Schultz wants to get back to full guard.
Schultz trying to control but Arias postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arias is keen to just control but Schultz is a slippery customer.
Schultz tries to roll over but Arias keeps him under control.
Schultz is looking to control Arias's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schultz avoid being mounted?
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is looking for a sweep. Arias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Schultz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arias pulls his head out easily.
Schultz tries to roll over but Arias keeps him under control.
Arias wants to take a breather but Schultz is having none of it.
Arias is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Schultz wants to control but Arias is keeping busy.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Arias content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Arias tries to pass the half guard into mount. Schultz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Arias wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schultz keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schultz wants to control but Arias is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arias wins on points by 5 to 2. |
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Event:
TWGC 16 (185lbs, D4): Finals - Round 3
Date: May 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between George Arias and Ezekiel Moon. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Ezekiel Moon!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Reed Andrews and Columbo Gatti.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Moon clinches with his opponent.
Moon manages to pull guard.
Arias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moon is keeping the position for now.
Moon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Arias doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Arias manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Moon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Arias defends it easily.
Arias might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Moon keeping full guard, as Arias tries to pass.
Moon has his foot on Arias's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Arias works his way back into a safe position though.
Arias is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Moon throws his legs up looking for a submission but Arias uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (3) vs (0) Moon
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Arias wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Arias is trying to get an arm triangle but Moon is defending well.
Arias is staying tight to Moon's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Arias is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Moon will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Moon is looking to regain half guard here but Arias keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arias just content to control the position.
Moon is looking to regain half guard here but Arias keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arias staying calm.
Arias continues to stall.
Arias'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.
Arias has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Moon is trying to improve his position.
Arias controls the position from side control.
Moon is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moon keeps trying to improve his position.
Arias is staying tight to Moon's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Moon is looking to regain half guard here but Arias keeps moving and retains side control.
Moon is being controlled here.
More hug and hope from Arias.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moon is trying to get back to half guard.
Arias taking a breather here.
Moon tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moon being controlled for a moment.
Moon is looking for a sweep.
Arias taking a breather here.
Arias wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Moon, who protects the arm well.
Moon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Moon manages to get back to half guard.
Moon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arias pulls his head out easily.
Moon looking for a kimura from the bottom but Arias passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (6) vs (0) Moon
Arias tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Moon tries to buck Arias off but Arias is having none of it.
Moon trying to remain calm as Arias controls from the top position.
Moon is looking to reverse the position.
Moon sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Arias moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Moon. Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (9) vs (0) Moon
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Arias taking a breather here.
Arias has hold of Moon's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Moon tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Arias cranks the arm and Moon screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Moon, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). George Arias!
George Arias is the new middleweight champion! |
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Event:
TWGC 16 (185lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: May 03, 2017 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between George Arias and Austin McCartney. The crowd seem to be enjoying McCartney's choice of entrance music: Lord of the Boy. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Austin McCartney!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Alyssa Summers and Jorge Garcia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Arias has taken the fight to the clinch.
Arias is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. McCartney can't fight it off and eventually Arias manages to take the fight to the floor. McCartney looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (0) McCartney
Arias looking to pass the guard.
Arias passes McCartney's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Arias controlling the action here.
Arias wants to free his trapped foot but McCartney is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCartney really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Arias. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McCartney trying to hold on to Arias's head to control him but Arias postures up.
Arias is stalling here. McCartney is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Arias seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and McCartney has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Arias (2) vs (4) McCartney
McCartney trying to control the action but Arias is working from the bottom.
Arias tries to control but McCartney manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Arias (2) vs (7) McCartney
McCartney controls the action.
Will McCartney go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCartney keeps control of the position as Arias tries to break free.
Arias manages to reverse the position and now he's in McCartney's guard. Nice work there by Arias.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (4) vs (7) McCartney
McCartney trying to keep a closed guard but Arias is proving a slippery customer.
Arias looking to pass the guard.
Arias slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCartney is keeping the position for now.
McCartney wants to sweep here but Arias controlling him for the moment.
Arias controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
McCartney is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Arias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arias is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Arias continues to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCartney looking to hit a scissor sweep but Arias is one step ahead there.
Arias is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Arias trying to control the position from guard on top but McCartney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arias postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Arias tries to free his leg and advance position but McCartney is retaining full guard.
Arias seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
McCartney looking to control.
Arias trying to control but McCartney is working from the bottom.
McCartney wants to sweep but no luck.
Arias is stalling in the full guard.
McCartney working for a triangle but Arias defends it easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Arias controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Arias trying to control but McCartney is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McCartney can do anything to dispel that myth.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McCartney is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (4) vs (9) McCartney
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McCartney avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Arias keeping moving, preventing McCartney from controlling successfully.
Arias looking for a sweep. Not yet Arias, not yet.
McCartney tries to free his leg and advance position but Arias is retaining full guard.
McCartney is looking to pass into half guard but Arias pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Arias is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (6) vs (9) McCartney
Arias stays in close to McCartney's body and controls the position.
Arias trying to control but McCartney is working from the bottom.
Arias advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (9) vs (9) McCartney
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Arias trying to control the position but McCartney is working away.
McCartney tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on McCartney's face as Arias controls the position.
Arias trying to control the position but McCartney is working away.
Arias is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt McCartney will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Arias looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McCartney is looking to reverse the position.
McCartney being controlled for a moment.
Arias wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McCartney, who protects the arm well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Arias looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on McCartney's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McCartney is not content to let Arias control the position.
McCartney wants to control but Arias postures up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Arias trying to control the action but McCartney is working from the bottom.
Arias tries for a kimura but McCartney is defending well.
Arias trying to control the action but McCartney is working from the bottom.
McCartney seems a little lost for a moment, as Arias dominates the positioning.
Arias is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McCartney knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Arias trying to control the action but McCartney is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on McCartney's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCartney is looking for a sweep.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Arias content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
You can see the frustration on McCartney's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Arias is looking to take a break and control but McCartney is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Arias takes a little break here. McCartney wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
McCartney is not content to let Arias control the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
McCartney is trying to control Arias's posture but Arias avoids it.
Arias working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Arias in side control, just content to control the action for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Arias gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Arias takes the fight on points by 10 to 9.
The defeated Austin McCartney had this to say: 'Aw, nuts.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 16 (185lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 02, 2017 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Carl Garl and George Arias. Garl comes to the cage accompanied by The Cure - Just Like Heaven. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Carl Garl! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; George Arias!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Franklyn Lucas and Dean Styles.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Arias closes the distance and clinches.
Arias tries for a takedown but Garl manages to get underhooks.
Garl is trying to trip Arias. He has hold of a leg but Arias is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Garl persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Garl (2) vs (0) Arias
Garl trying to control but Arias is working from the bottom.
Arias is controlling Garl's posture.
Arias keeping full guard, as Garl tries to pass.
Garl has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Arias has control of Garl's left arm, preventing Garl from doing any damage.
Arias trying to keep a closed guard but Garl is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Arias looking for a sweep. Not yet Arias, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arias lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garl (2) vs (2) Arias
Garl escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Arias gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Arias avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Arias sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Garl's guard.
Arias not doing much here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arias is pressing down on Garl's thigh, looking to free his foot. Garl is holding on for now.
Arias prevents Garl from improving his position.
Arias performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Arias is trying to work for a kimura but Garl is defending well.
Garl on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Garl tries to get out of the position.
Arias with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arias is continuing to stall.
Arias trying to control the action but Garl is working from the bottom.
Garl is looking to improve his position.
Arias is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Garl knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Arias on the ground.
Well, if Arias is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arias is working for a submission of some sort.
Garl is trying to get back to full guard.
Arias stalling.
Garl manages to get to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Garl has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Arias can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Garl can't keep his opponent in guard - Arias advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Arias keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Arias is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Arias is keen to just control but Garl is a slippery customer.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Arias trying to pass the guard but Garl defending well.
Arias wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garl keeps working.
Arias sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arias frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Garl (2) vs (5) Arias
Garl is trying desperately to improve position.
Arias takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Arias can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Garl is looking to escape.
Garl wants to hold on but Arias pushes him away.
Garl can't escape the position.
Arias looking to control and managing it successfully.
Arias can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Garl is looking to escape.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Arias tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Arias moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Garl (2) vs (8) Arias
Arias is cranking Garl's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Garl! He's tightened the choke and Garl is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). George Arias! |
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Event:
TWGC 16 (185lbs, D4): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: Apr 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between George Arias and Karin Olegav. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Karin Olegav!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Olegav drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arias (0) vs (2) Olegav
Olegav being controlled here momentarily.
Arias wants to sweep here but Olegav controlling him for the moment.
Arias is working hard here to advance position.
My spies in Johnson MMA inform me that Olegav has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olegav not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Arias working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Olegav doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Olegav manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Arias looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olegav pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arias is keeping the position for now.
Arias wants to improve his position but instead Olegav has moved into half guard.
Arias manages to get to full guard.
Arias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Olegav is one step ahead there.
Arias wants to control the position but Olegav says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Arias manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Arias lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (2) Olegav
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arias is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Olegav looking to hit a scissor sweep but Arias is one step ahead there.
Arias controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Arias slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arias takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Arias continues to stall.
Olegav wants to get back to full guard.
Arias with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Arias trying to mount his opponent but Olegav defends it.
Olegav is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arias slows the pace down in half guard.
Olegav wants to control but Arias is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Olegav is looking for a sweep. Arias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Olegav wants to sweep but Arias has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (5) vs (2) Olegav
Olegav tries to bench press Arias off him but Arias keeps the position.
Arias just content to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Olegav manages to get back to half guard.
Well, if Arias is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Arias'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 six minutes gone in the round.
Olegav is trying to get back to full guard.
Arias is working for a kimura but Olegav is defending it quite comfortably.
Olegav trying to control from the bottom.
Arias seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Olegav moves into full guard.
Olegav is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Arias slips nicely into half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Arias performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Olegav is trying to get back to full guard.
Olegav trying to hold on to Arias's head to control him but Arias postures up.
Arias seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Arias has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Olegav is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Arias is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Olegav doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Arias.
Arias looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Arias.
Arias is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Olegav wants to control but Arias is keeping busy.
Olegav is trying to control but Arias manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (8) vs (2) Olegav
Arias looking for a guillotine from mount but Olegav is having none of it.
Arias controlling the position easily from mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Arias prevents Olegav from getting the reversal.
Arias sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Arias wants to take his opponent's back but Olegav doesn't allow it.
Arias sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Olegav keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Arias controlling from mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Olegav wants to control but Arias is having none of it.
Arias sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Arias takes the fight on points by 8 to 2. |
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Event:
TWGC 16 (185lbs, D4): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between George Arias and Kenichi Kenji. The crowd seem to be enjoying Kenji's choice of entrance music: Billy Idol - Eyes Without A Face. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight 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; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kenichi Kenji!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Arias gets a clinch.
Kenji gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arias (0) vs (2) Kenji
Arias looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kenji trying to control the position from guard on top but Arias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kenji can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenji trying to control the position from guard on top but Arias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arias is trying to keep Kenji in close.
Arias keeping moving, preventing Kenji from controlling successfully.
Kenji not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kenji avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kenji trying to control the position from guard on top but Arias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arias looking for a sweep. Not yet Arias, not yet.
Kenji wants to control from the top but Arias keeps moving.
Arias manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kenji manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (2) Kenji
Kenji has his foot on Arias's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Arias works his way back into a safe position though.
Arias stays in close to Kenji's body and controls the position.
Arias looking to pass the guard.
Kenji is trying to control the position but Arias postures up.
Kenji working for submissions but it's allowed Arias to get to half guard.
Kenji looks winded!
Arias is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenji tries to get to full guard but Arias has control of the leg.
Arias controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arias passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (5) vs (2) Kenji
Arias is staying tight to Kenji's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Arias has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Arias trying to control the action but Kenji is working from the bottom.
Kenji 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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Arias takes a little break here. Kenji wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Kenji can't do much from the bottom here.
Kenji is trying to escape the position but Arias is controlling the position.
Kenji tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Kenji's face as Arias controls the position.
Kenji is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Arias is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kenji will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Arias working away.
Kenji is trying to escape the position but Arias is controlling the position.
Kenji is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Arias is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kenji's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kenji is trying to improve his position.
Arias is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kenji will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Arias is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kenji knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kenji is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Arias off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Arias (5) vs (6) Kenji
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Arias's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Despite being in a bad position, Arias is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Arias manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kenji's guard. Nice work there by Arias.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (7) vs (6) Kenji
Arias controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Arias looking to pass the guard.
Arias passes Kenji's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Arias is pressing down on Kenji's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kenji is holding on for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kenji looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Arias is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Arias wants to free his trapped foot but Kenji is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Arias is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Arias moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Kenji. Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (10) vs (6) Kenji
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Arias thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Arias moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Arias.
Kenji tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kenji trying to remain calm as Arias controls from the top position.
Arias continues to hold on tight.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Arias tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Arias controls the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kenji tries to bench press Arias off him but Arias keeps the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Arias'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.
Further stalling from Arias.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Kenji's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kenji seems a little lost for a moment, as Arias dominates the positioning.
Kenji is looking for a sweep.
Arias is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kenji has escaped the position, nice work there.
Arias moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Arias wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kenji keeps working.
Arias controls the position from side control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kenji tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Arias wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Arias slows the pace down.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kenji is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee asks Arias politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Arias prefers to stall for the moment though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arias takes the fight on points by 10 to 6. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Bix lands with a cross.
Arias tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Arias takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arias moves away.
Bix misses with a looping right.
Arias tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bix manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Arias doesn't manage to clinch there - Bix circles away.
Bix catches Arias with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Arias slips under a jab.
Arias quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#CL#
Arias gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bix is leaning against Arias and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Arias is breathing heavily.
Bix works on Arias's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Bix on the inside.
Arias's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bix is leaning against Arias and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bix lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Arias or not.
Bix lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bix lands a hook that snaps the head of Arias backwards. #ROC2#
Arias is rocked!
Bix throws a head punch that misses.
Oh Arias is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bix misses with some punches.
#T1#
Bix has a couple of punches blocked by Arias.
Arias seems to have got his legs back now.
Bix is leaning against Arias and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bix presses Arias against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bix lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bix.
Bix pushes Arias against the cage. Bix is working some dirty boxing. Bix pushes off with a quick right hook! Arias goes down! Arias tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Bix moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). WE Bix!
An out of breath WE Bix thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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