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Event:
TWGC 25 (170lbs, D3): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Charles Forrester (ranked 5293 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aly Magomedov (ranked 23411 p4p, 558 weight class). Magomedov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Aly Intro RUN!. Well, I have no idea who's going to take 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 London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Charles Forrester! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Aly Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Forrester tries for a takedown but Magomedov circles away easily
and Magomedov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Magomedov.
Forrester goes for a takedown in the clinch but Magomedov prevents it.
Magomedov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Magomedov has Forrester pulled in close to control his posture.
Forrester drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Magomedov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Forrester has Magomedov in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Forrester (0) vs (2) Magomedov
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forrester is trying to keep Magomedov in close.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Forrester is keeping the position.
Magomedov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Forrester (0) vs (5) Magomedov
Forrester is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
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.
Forrester prevents Magomedov from moving into mount.
Magomedov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Forrester! Score +2 for reaching mount: Forrester (0) vs (7) Magomedov
Magomedov controlling the position easily from mount.
Magomedov with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Forrester is in all sorts of trouble here.
Magomedov controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Let's hope that Magomedov 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.
Magomedov moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Forrester (0) vs (10) Magomedov
Magomedov controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov has the hooks in. Forrester is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Magomedov controlling the position well here. Forrester rolled but Magomedov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Magomedov.
Forrester 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 Magomedov gets his way!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov keeps control of the position easily here as Forrester tries to buck him off.
Magomedov is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Forrester defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Forrester trying to control the hands but Magomedov breaks the grip.
Magomedov biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is hanging on to Forrester's back as he tries to escape.
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.
Magomedov is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Forrester defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Magomedov controls the action.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Forrester wants to control his opponent's hands but Magomedov gets his hands free.
Magomedov controlling the position well here. Forrester rolled but Magomedov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Forrester's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Magomedov has good solid back control here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is continuing to stall.
Forrester just trying to survive but Magomedov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Forrester tries to roll but Magomedov sticks to his back.
Magomedov 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.
Forrester can't escape the position.
Magomedov 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.
Magomedov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Forrester knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Forrester for a finish.
Forrester is really stuck here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov gets his hands free as Forrester looks to control.
Magomedov biding his time, looking for the opening.
Magomedov working for a choke but Forrester is defending well.
Forrester is trying to defend against the choke here but Magomedov has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Magomedov Tightens the hold and Forrester taps out furiously! Magomedov displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aly Magomedov!
Aly Magomedov spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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