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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 5
Date: Aug 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Aly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Wyk changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL2#
Van Wyk closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Van Wyk avoiding damage as Aly throws knees to the body.
#TD2#
Van Wyk pulls guard.
Aly really is a fat lump.
Van Wyk has control of Aly's left arm, preventing Aly from doing any damage.
Aly preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Wyk bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aly's guard. #REVB#
Van Wyk advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aly tries to control but Van Wyk manages to take his back.
Van Wyk loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Aly hold on?
Van Wyk trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Aly doesn't escape. #SUB2#
Van Wyk is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Aly won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Van Wyk off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Frik Van Wyk!
Frik Van Wyk decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
ADCC - World Challenge
Date: Jun 22, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mahamad Aly (ranked 4020 p4p, 150 weight class) and Marcus Almeida (ranked 4024 p4p, 151 weight class). Marcus Almeida has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 6 losses; Mahamad Aly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Marcus Almeida!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Almeida gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Aly (0) vs (4) Almeida
Almeida wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Aly, who protects the arm well.
Almeida slows the pace down.
Almeida tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Aly could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Almeida works to advance to full mount. Aly defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Aly (0) vs (6) Almeida
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Almeida controlling from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almeida has hold of Aly's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Aly manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Aly defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Almeida.
Almeida content just to control the position here.
Almeida working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almeida with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Aly reaches up to try and control the position but Almeida seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Aly rolls and tries to escape and now Almeida has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Aly (0) vs (9) Almeida
Almeida is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Almeida is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Aly taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Almeida.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcus Almeida! |
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Event:
ADCC - Road to Vegas
Date: Jun 19, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mahamad Aly (ranked 3979 p4p, 148 weight class) and Rodolfo Vieira (ranked 3981 p4p, 88 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Mahamad Aly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Rodolfo Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Vieira is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Aly's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aly (0) vs (2) Vieira
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.
Vieira is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Aly is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rodolfo Vieira! |
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Event:
ADCC- Tournament
Date: Jun 16, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Michael Musumeci (ranked 3932 p4p, 88 weight class) and Mahamad Aly (ranked 3929 p4p, 140 weight class). 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Michael Musumeci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Mahamad Aly!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Musumeci gets a double leg takedown into Aly's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Musumeci (2) vs (0) Aly
Aly is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Aly should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Musumeci forces his way into half guard.
Musumeci not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musumeci works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Musumeci (5) vs (0) Aly
That's one minute gone in the round.
Musumeci controls the position from side control.
Aly tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aly being controlled for a moment.
Musumeci'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 Musumeci.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aly is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Musumeci stalls from top position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Aly is looking to reverse the position.
Musumeci taking a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Musumeci works to advance to full mount. Aly defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Musumeci (7) vs (0) Aly
Musumeci controlling from mount.
Aly tries to hold on but Musumeci pushes him away.
Aly is looking to get to half guard.
Musumeci controlling his opponent.
Musumeci avoids the attempt from Aly to control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Musumeci takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Musumeci (10) vs (0) Aly
Aly really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Musumeci. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Musumeci is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Aly tries to escape but Musumeci has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Musumeci is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Aly defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Musumeci's arms.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Musumeci biding his time, controlling Aly.
Musumeci is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Aly has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Musumeci has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Aly taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Musumeci doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Michael Musumeci! |
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Event:
ADCC - Super Challenge
Date: Jun 15, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mahamad Aly (ranked 3894 p4p, 142 weight class) and Higor Pereira (ranked 7951 p4p, 150 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Mahamad Aly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Higor Pereira!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Aly tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pereira counters with a shoot takedown. Aly fights it but they end up in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aly (0) vs (2) Pereira
Pereira stands and throws Aly's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Aly (0) vs (5) Pereira
Pereira advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Aly (0) vs (7) Pereira
Pereira controlling from the full mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aly tries to control the position but Pereira now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Aly (0) vs (10) Pereira
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pereira biding his time, controlling Aly.
Aly really is a fat lump.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
Aly trying to control the position but Pereira manages to sink in the hooks.
Aly is really stuck here.
Pereira controlling from the back.
Aly has hold of Pereira's leg, trying to break free but it's let Pereira lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Aly is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Pereira throws him to one side and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Higor Pereira! |
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Event:
ADCC - Finals
Date: Jun 14, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mahamad Aly (ranked 3881 p4p, 140 weight class) and Marcelo Garcia (ranked 3882 p4p, 88 weight class). Mahamad Aly has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Mahamad Aly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Marcelo Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Aly wants to clinch
and Garcia counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Garcia. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aly (0) vs (2) Garcia
Garcia drops back, looking for a kneebar! Aly looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Aly looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Aly! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Aly (4) vs (2) Garcia
Aly wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Garcia, who protects the arm well.
Garcia tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aly will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia prevents Aly from improving position.
Aly working away.
Garcia is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Aly is staying active.
Garcia is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Aly really is a fat lump.
Garcia isn't going anywhere.
Aly tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is trying to improve his position.
Garcia wants to control but Aly postures up.
Garcia tries to buck Aly off but Aly is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aly goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Garcia rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Aly's guard! Nice work there by Garcia! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aly (4) vs (4) Garcia
Garcia 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.
Garcia trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Aly manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aly (6) vs (4) Garcia
Garcia looking to control.
Garcia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aly tries to free his leg and advance position but Garcia is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aly can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Garcia pulls Aly in close to prevent any damage.
Aly trying to control but Garcia 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 Garcia can do anything to dispel that myth.
Garcia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aly is one step ahead there.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Aly from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Aly postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Aly won't allow Garcia to sweep him here.
Garcia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Garcia is trying to keep Aly in close.
Garcia controlling the position.
Garcia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aly doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aly manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Aly tries to free his leg and advance position but Garcia is retaining full guard.
Garcia 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.
Garcia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aly gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Garcia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aly is one step ahead there.
Garcia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Aly passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Aly (9) vs (4) Garcia
Aly is looking to take a break and control but Garcia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aly thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Garcia tries to bench press Aly off him but Aly keeps the position.
Garcia can't do much from the bottom here.
Aly is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Garcia is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Aly looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Aly is looking to take a break and control but Garcia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Garcia struggling a bit here.
Aly tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Aly has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Garcia is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Aly off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Aly (9) vs (8) Garcia
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Garcia has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Aly! Can he survive? No! He's out! Garcia 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 10:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marcelo Garcia! |
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Event:
ADCC - Qualifiers 2
Date: Jun 13, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mahamad Aly (ranked 3876 p4p, 138 weight class) and Antonio Braga Neto (ranked 3881 p4p, 140 weight class). Antonio Braga Neto has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Mahamad Aly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Antonio Braga Neto!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Braga Neto.
Aly shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aly (2) vs (0) Braga Neto
Braga Neto wants to get back to full guard.
Braga Neto regains full guard. Nicely done.
Aly stopping the sweep attempt from Braga Neto.
Aly avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Braga Neto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aly manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aly (2) vs (2) Braga Neto
Aly might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aly working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Braga Neto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Braga Neto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Braga Neto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aly looking for a guillotine here but Braga Neto defends easily.
Aly trying to control the position here.
Braga Neto stands and throws Aly's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Aly (2) vs (5) Braga Neto
Braga Neto wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Aly, who protects the arm well.
Aly tries to improve position but can't.
Braga Neto tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Braga Neto has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Aly tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Aly struggling a bit here.
Braga Neto tries to move into full mount but can't pass Aly's legs.
Braga Neto is trying to get an arm triangle but Aly is defending well.
Aly stops Braga Neto from passing to mount.
Aly tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Aly gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Aly (2) vs (7) Braga Neto
Aly wants to control but Braga Neto is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braga Neto goes for an armbar but Aly turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Aly. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aly (4) vs (7) Braga Neto
Braga Neto looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Aly passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Aly (7) vs (7) Braga Neto
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.
Braga Neto regains half guard.
Braga Neto moves into full guard.
Aly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aly is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aly preventing the sweep.
Aly stays in close to Braga Neto's body and controls the position.
Aly wants to pass the guard but Braga Neto is keeping the position.
Braga Neto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aly's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aly (7) vs (9) Braga Neto
Braga Neto sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Aly's guard.
Braga Neto frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Aly (7) vs (12) Braga Neto
Aly is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Braga Neto moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Aly has worked his arm free - good work by Aly!
Braga Neto tries to advance to mount but Aly denies him.
Braga Neto advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Aly (7) vs (14) Braga Neto
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Braga Neto avoids the attempt from Aly to control.
Braga Neto goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Aly turns into him and now he's in Braga Neto's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aly (9) vs (14) Braga Neto
Braga Neto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aly is one step ahead there.
Aly wants to control from the top but Braga Neto keeps moving.
Braga Neto can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Aly controls the pace.
Aly sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Braga Neto's guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Aly wants to pass the guard but Braga Neto is defending well.
Aly is trying to control. Braga Neto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Aly could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Braga Neto is looking to improve his position.
Braga Neto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Braga Neto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aly's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aly (9) vs (16) Braga Neto
Aly is controlling Braga Neto's posture.
Aly keeping full guard, as Braga Neto tries to pass.
Aly escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Braga Neto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Braga Neto slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Aly (9) vs (19) Braga Neto
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Braga Neto tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Aly is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Braga Neto moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Aly (9) vs (21) Braga Neto
Aly has given up his back here. Will Braga Neto look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Aly (9) vs (24) Braga Neto
Aly defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Aly showing good submission defense here.
Braga Neto looks winded!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Aly defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Braga Neto's arms.
Braga Neto gets his hands free as Aly looks to control.
Braga Neto is looking for the choke from the back position but Aly is controlling his hands well.
Aly showing good submission defense here.
Braga Neto looking to break Aly's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Aly remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Braga Neto will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Braga Neto doesn't have the hooks in and Aly manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aly (11) vs (24) Braga Neto
Aly 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.
Aly wants to control from the top but Braga Neto keeps moving.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Braga Neto wants to sweep but no luck.
Aly knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Braga Neto on the ground.
Braga Neto keeping full guard, as Aly tries to pass.
Braga Neto wants to sweep but no luck.
Braga Neto is still trying to improve position.
Aly trying to control the position from guard on top but Braga Neto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aly is stalling in the full guard.
Braga Neto wants to sweep but no luck.
Aly trying to control the position from guard on top but Braga Neto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Braga Neto keeping full guard, as Aly tries to pass.
Aly stays in close to Braga Neto's body and controls the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Aly trying to control but Braga Neto is working from the bottom.
Braga Neto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aly's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aly (11) vs (26) Braga Neto
Braga Neto slips nicely into half guard.
Braga Neto passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Aly (11) vs (29) Braga Neto
Aly tries to improve position but can't.
Braga Neto tries to move into full mount but can't pass Aly's legs.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Aly is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Braga Neto advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Aly (11) vs (31) Braga Neto
Aly is trying to escape the mount.
Aly wants to hold on but Braga Neto pushes him away.
Aly is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Braga Neto moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Aly (11) vs (34) Braga Neto
Braga Neto tightening his grip on Aly, looking for the choke.
Braga Neto is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Aly defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Braga Neto is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Aly has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Braga Neto working for a choke but Aly is defending well.
Aly tries to break free.
Braga Neto is persistently looking for the submission but Aly is defending it well.
Aly looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Braga Neto is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Aly taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Braga Neto.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Antonio Braga Neto! |
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Event:
ADCC - Qualifiers 1
Date: Jun 12, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mahamad Aly (ranked 3866 p4p, 138 weight class) and Rodolfo Vieira (ranked 3868 p4p, 90 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mahamad Aly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rodolfo Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Aly wants to clinch.
Vieira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Aly manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Aly fails with the takedown.
Vieira fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Aly sprawls well initially but Vieira persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aly (0) vs (2) Vieira
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vieira in particular looking to stall.
Aly knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vieira on the ground.
Vieira is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Aly doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vieira.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira trying to pass the guard but Aly defending well.
Vieira is controlling the pace.
Aly is looking for a sweep. Vieira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieira maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Aly could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Vieira has cracked it and Aly is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Vieira!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rodolfo Vieira! |
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