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Event:
NYF 63: Hopson vs Arnolds
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Hopson walks into a straight right hand from Arnolds.#CL#
Hopson takes the fight into the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Arnolds 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.
Hopson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Arnolds walks away with a smile on his face. Hopson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hopson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Arnolds sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hopson somewhat.
Arnolds now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hopson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse-James Hopson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hopson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hopson or perhaps it was just good defense by Arnolds, which made it look bad.
Arnolds misses with a left hand #TD#
and Hopson counters with a shoot takedown. Arnolds fights it but they end up in guard.
Arnolds kicks Hopson off and gets to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hopson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Arnolds feints and then cracks Hopson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hopson down. #T1#
Hopson checks the leg kick.
Arnolds misses with a left hand #TD#
and Hopson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Arnolds's guard.
Arnolds is trying to keep Hopson in close.
Hopson trying to control but Arnolds is working from the bottom.
Arnolds lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Hopson keeping moving, preventing Arnolds from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arnolds advances to half guard. #T2#
Hopson trying to control from the bottom.
Hopson controlling the position well.
Hopson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Arnolds's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Arnolds's back!
Hopson scores with strikes from the back.
Hopson not allowing Arnolds to control his hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hopson scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Arnolds is looking for a way out.
Arnolds rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hopson is trying to control the action in half guard but Arnolds is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Arnolds is looking for a sweep. Hopson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hopson slows the pace down in half guard.
Arnolds on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hopson moves nicely into side control.
Arnolds is trying to get back to half guard.
Hopson 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.
Hopson trying to control the action but Arnolds is working from the bottom.
Arnolds is trying to work for a sweep but Hopson has mounted him!#T4#
Hopson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Arnolds is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hopson with shots to the head and body - Arnolds looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hopson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Arnolds is looking to escape.
Arnolds tries to hold on but Hopson pushes him away.
Hopson trying to control but Arnolds is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hopson breaks from Arnolds's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Hopson lands with some strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse-James Hopson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hopson moves out of range of the strikes.
A head kick misses from Arnolds.
Hopson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hopson slips under a jab from Arnolds.
Hopson shoots for a double leg takedown but Arnolds sprawls well. He's pushed Hopson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice sprawl there from Arnolds as Hopson shoots in.
Hopson has a takedown stuffed.
Arnolds throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse-James Hopson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hopson is defended easily by Arnolds.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Arnolds paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Arnolds cracks Hopson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hopson shoots and misses
and Arnolds connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Arnolds swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hopson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A little jabbing left from Arnolds on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Arnolds throws a jab but it's blocked by Hopson.
Hopson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Arnolds. Arnolds obviously looking to wear him down.
Both fighters circling a little - Arnolds finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Arnolds misses with a head kick.
Hopson shoots in but no luck this time.
Hopson backing away here, and Arnolds unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hopson staying out of range there.
Hopson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Arnolds misses.
Arnolds throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Arnolds leaves Hopson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hopson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Arnolds lands a nice hook to Hopson's body. Hopson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hopson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Arnolds. Arnolds obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Hopson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Arnolds on his heels. He'll look to pass Arnolds's guard now, I'm sure.
Arnolds working a defensive guard here.
Hopson throwing strikes but missing.
Arnolds looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hopson is one step ahead there. #T3#
Arnolds not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hopson cracks Arnolds with a solid left hand.
Arnolds looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hopson is one step ahead there.
Hopson is stalling in the full guard.
Arnolds looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hopson wants to control from the top but Arnolds keeps moving. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hopson preventing the sweep.
Arnolds punching to the body, from the bottom.
Arnolds keeping moving, preventing Hopson from controlling successfully.
Arnolds trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Arnolds chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hopson blocks a leg kick.
Arnolds throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arnolds misses with a body shot.
Alan Arnolds seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Arnolds misses with a looping left.
Nice straight punches there by Arnolds. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Arnolds.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alan Arnolds showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Arnolds swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Arnolds misses with a leg kick.
Arnolds misses the shot to the body.
Arnolds throws a jab when Hopson was well out of range.
Hopson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Arnolds swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Arnolds throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hopson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Arnolds scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Arnolds throws a leg kick #TD#
and Hopson counters with a shoot takedown. Arnolds fights it but they end up in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hopson wants to pass the guard but Arnolds is keeping the position.
Arnolds 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#
Hopson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Arnolds manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hopson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Hopson seems keen to control Arnolds's posture.
Arnolds is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hopson is trying to keep Arnolds in close.
Hopson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hopson wants to sweep here but Arnolds controlling him for the moment.
Hopson is trying to control the position but Arnolds postures up.
Arnolds sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hopson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Arnolds manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Hopson wants to control from the top but Arnolds keeps moving.
Hopson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hopson throwing strikes but missing.
Arnolds tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Arnolds preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hopson cracks Arnolds with a solid left hand.
Hopson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Arnolds is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hopson is stalling in the full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hopson with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Arnolds wants to get back to his feet but Hopson is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Some wild striking there from Arnolds.
Hopson fails to land the takedown.
Arnolds motions for Hopson to come forward. Arnolds throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hopson attempts a counter takedown but Arnolds avoids it well and moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hopson is defended easily by Arnolds.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arnolds stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alan Arnolds really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Arnolds with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Arnolds throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hopson blocks a jab.
Hopson tries to counter with a takedown but Arnolds is quick to defend against it.
Arnolds buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Arnolds scores with a nice right hand.
Hopson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arnolds.
Arnolds misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Hopson counters with a shoot takedown. Arnolds fights it but they end up in guard.
Hopson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hopson trying to control the position from guard on top but Arnolds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Hopson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hopson lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Hopson throwing strikes but missing.
Hopson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Arnolds has his hands on Hopson's head, controlling the position.
Hopson works over Arnolds with some ground and pound from guard.
Arnolds 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#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Arnolds is trying to keep Hopson in close.
Arnolds can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hopson controls the pace.
Arnolds keeping moving, preventing Hopson from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hopson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hopson throwing strikes from guard but Arnolds blocks nicely.
Hopson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hopson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Arnolds tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3##SUB2#
Arnolds is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Arnolds has control of Hopson's left arm, preventing Hopson from doing any damage.
Hopson wants to control from the top but Arnolds keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hopson shoots for a double leg takedown but Arnolds sprawls well. He's pushed Hopson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Arnolds throws a hook to the side of Hopson's head but Hopson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hopson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Arnolds but Arnolds pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hopson moves away from the strike by Arnolds.
Arnolds tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopson was well out of range. Poor timing from Arnolds.
Hopson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Arnolds throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
Arnolds misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopson.
Arnolds swings for the body but Hopson moves out of range.
Arnolds throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arnolds defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hopson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse-James Hopson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hopson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Arnolds tries to avoid it but Hopson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Arnolds to the ground. Arnolds escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Arnolds throws a push kick but Hopson slaps the foot to one side.
Hopson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Arnolds but Arnolds pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Alan Arnolds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arnolds throws a leg kick but Hopson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hopson misses with a takedown attempt
and Arnolds counters with a one-two to the body.
No luck for Hopson with that takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alan Arnolds dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Arnolds connects with a solid leg kick.
Jesse-James Hopson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hopson moves out of range of the strikes.
Hopson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Arnolds misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Hopson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Arnolds tries to roll over but Hopson keeps him under control.
Arnolds wants to control but Hopson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hopson is looking to take a break and control but Arnolds 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.
Arnolds is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hopson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hopson's back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Arnolds's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T1#
Hopson trying to control the hands but Arnolds won't let him.
Hopson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hopson breaks Arnolds's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Arnolds bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hopson's guard. #REVB#
Arnolds preventing the sweep.
Arnolds trying to control but Hopson is working from the bottom.
Arnolds is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Arnolds stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hopson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Hopson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hopson keeping moving, preventing Arnolds from controlling successfully.
Arnolds working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hopson is controlling Arnolds's posture.
Arnolds wants to control from the top but Hopson keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hopson is on top in guard.
#REVR##T3#
Arnolds 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#
Arnolds controlling the action here.
Hopson is doing well to control the position and prevent Arnolds from advancing to side control.
Alan Arnolds is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hopson trying to control here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Arnolds in particular looking to stall.
Arnolds wants to pass to mount but Hopson is defending the position. #T4#
Hopson is holding on to half guard well.
Arnolds is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hopson is trying to control but can't.
Arnolds is looking to advance position but Hopson won't allow it.
Arnolds takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arnolds's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hopson swings for the body but Arnolds moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alan Arnolds comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Arnolds 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 46:49
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 46:49
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alan Arnolds!
Alan Arnolds is the new featherweight champion!
Alan Arnolds 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:
NYF 59: Yordan vs Hopson
Date: Mar 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Peterson throws a lazy uppercut
and Arnolds counters with a straight right hand.
Arnolds throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Peterson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Arnolds with the inside leg kick.
Peterson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arnolds.
Arnolds scores with a jab to the jaw.
Peterson tries to clinch but Arnolds moves away
and Arnolds counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Peterson is rocked!
Arnolds cracks Peterson on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Peterson falls backwards against the cage. Arnolds follows up with more strikes that drop Peterson to his knees. Arnolds keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Peterson! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alan Arnolds!
Alan Arnolds thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 20
Date: Jan 26, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Araujo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Araujo lands in his opponent's guard.
Araujo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Arnolds is trying to push Araujo off with his feet but Araujo grabs hold of one of the legs and drops back looking for a submission! He's cranking on one of Arnolds's ankles and Arnolds is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Ankle Lock). Jonathas Araujo!
After winning the bout, Jonathas Araujo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Alan Arnolds had this to say: 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
NYF 47: Simons vs Makoba II
Date: Dec 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Arnolds's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Silalahi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Arnolds scrambles back to his feet.
We've been told by Silalahi's head coaches at MMAH League and Warrior Nation that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Silalahi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Greggory Silalahi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arnolds throws a sloppy head kick and Silalahi moves out of range easily.
A jab lands there for Silalahi.
Jab, jab by Silalahi - just one landing. #ROC#Arnolds is rocked!
Silalahi connects with a right hand. Arnolds shakes it off.
Arnolds is still on wobbly legs! Can Silalahi finish him?
A shot to the body from Arnolds misses
and Silalahi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Arnolds thinking.
Arnolds is holding his hands too far apart here. Silalahi throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Arnolds is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Greggory Silalahi!
Greggory Silalahi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Alan Arnolds stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
NYF 44: Sillalahi vs Yordan IV
Date: Dec 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Arnolds takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bizzy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Arnolds is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bizzy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bizzy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arnolds was well out of range. Poor timing from Bizzy.
Arnolds tries to clinch but Bizzy is having none of it.
Arnolds slips under a jab from Bizzy.
Arnolds shapes to counter with a head kick.
Good exchange - Bizzy coming out on top.
Arnolds walks into a straight right hand from Bizzy.
Sloppy strikes from Arnolds. Those never looked like landing.
Arnolds feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bizzys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bizzy misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Bizzy misses the target.
Arnolds drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bizzy defends it well.
A cross from Bizzy lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arnolds throws a lazy right hand but Bizzy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bizzy misses with a body punch
and Arnolds counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#Bizzy is rocked!
Bizzy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bizzy throws an overhand right that lands on Arnolds's shoulder, as Arnolds tries to avoid the shot.
Bizzy works the jab nicely.#T1#
Arnolds shoots in but Bizzy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Arnolds misses the jab.
Bizzy throws a poor cross that misses
and Arnolds counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Arnolds is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bizzy.
A quick step to the side and Bizzy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arnolds wants to clinch.
Arnolds ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Arnolds throws out a counter right but Bizzy avoids it with no problem.
A swing and a miss from Bizzy.
Arnolds throws a counter combo.
Arnolds scores with a spinning back kick!
Arnolds swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bizzy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bizzy connects with a jab.
Arnolds slips under a jab from Bizzy.
Arnolds uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bizzy.
Arnolds fails to land the takedown.
Chomp Bizzy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alan Arnolds.#T2#
Bizzy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A slow jab from Arnolds misses its intended target.
Arnolds lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arnolds misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Arnolds dives in and grabs Bizzy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bizzy pushes down on Arnolds's head and hops out.
Bizzy moves out of range of the body kick.
Bizzy slips under a jab from Arnolds.
Bizzy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Arnolds throws a sloppy head kick and Bizzy moves out of range easily.
Bizzy is looking to counter punch.
Bizzy moves out of range of the strikes.
Bizzy is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Arnolds.
Good standup being displayed there by Bizzy as he connects with a hook.
Arnolds defending well as Bizzy loads up on a big left hand.
Bizzy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arnolds.
It looked like Bizzy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Arnolds.#T3#
Arnolds throws a looping overhand right but Bizzy ducks down to avoid it.
Bizzy misses with a straight right.
Arnolds is looking for the big counter here.
Bizzy throws a looping overhand right but Arnolds ducks down to avoid it.
Nice shot by Arnolds.
Chomp Bizzy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bizzy throws an overhand right that lands on Arnolds's shoulder, as Arnolds tries to avoid the shot.
Arnolds swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bizzy digs a good hook to Arnolds's body.
Bizzy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bizzy blocks a head kick by Arnolds.
Bizzy blocks the body kick.
Bizzy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Arnolds counter with a right hand.
Arnolds uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bizzy.
Bizzy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bizzy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Arnolds jabs Bizzy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bizzy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Arnolds.
Arnolds throws a leg kick
and Bizzy counters with a nice body shot. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bizzy throws a shot from downtown. Arnolds moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Arnolds misses the target.
Arnolds goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bizzy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Arnolds.
A swing and a miss from Bizzy.
Arnolds ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Arnolds loads up on a big right hand but Bizzy slips the punch.
Bizzy scores with a hook.
Arnolds is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bizzy.
Bizzy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Arnolds tries to clinch but Bizzy is having none of it.
Bizzy connects with a crisp jab.
Bizzy throws a looping overhand right but Arnolds ducks down to avoid it.
Bizzy takes a swing at Arnolds's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Arnolds.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chomp Bizzy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Bizzy. Arnolds does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bizzy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bizzy looks to throw the jab but Arnolds is out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Bizzy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Donk. Bizzy catches Arnolds right on the button with a cross.
Bizzy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arnolds manages to avoid it.
Bizzy misses the shot to the body.
Arnolds moves out of range of the strikes.
Bizzy missing with a left hand there. Arnolds was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Arnolds uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bizzy.
Arnolds tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bizzy drops his hands momentarily and Arnolds takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizzy throws a jab but it's blocked by Arnolds.
Arnolds is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bizzy digs a good hook to Arnolds's body.
Nice uppercut lands for Arnolds. That snapped Bizzy's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bizzy cracks Arnolds with an open hand slap.
Arnolds thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Bizzy throws a looping overhand right but Arnolds ducks down to avoid it.
Bizzy throws the left hand but Arnolds avoids the punch easily.
Arnolds bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bizzy's head backwards.
Bizzy misses with a straight right.
Arnolds missing with a left hand there. Bizzy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bizzy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Arnolds with the inside leg kick.
Bizzy throws a jab but it's blocked by Arnolds.
Arnolds tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bizzy moves out of range of the body kick from Arnolds.
Arnolds throws a head kick but Bizzy moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Arnolds.
Bizzy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bizzy lands with a right hand.
Arnolds keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Arnolds.
Arnolds throws out a counter right but Bizzy avoids it with no problem.
Bizzy moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Bizzy connects with a jab.
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!
Arnolds stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bizzy swinging wildly here.
Bizzy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bizzy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arnolds was well out of range. Poor timing from Bizzy.
Bizzy swings for the body but Arnolds moves out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Arnolds might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bizzy has got the better of the exchanges.
Bizzy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bizzy. Arnolds does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bizzy jabs at Arnolds's body.
Chomp Bizzy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arnolds thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bizzy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arnolds can do to turn this around?
Arnolds throws a head kick that misses.
Arnolds takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Good shot there by Arnolds.
Arnolds ducks under a wild hook from Bizzy.#T3#
Arnolds throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bizzy on the side of the head.
Arnolds takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bizzy misses with a wild body shot.
Bizzy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arnolds manages to avoid it.
Bizzy misses with an uppercut. Arnolds saw that one coming.
Arnolds throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Oh Bizzy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Arnolds throws a leg kick which misses Bizzy's front leg but catches the back leg as Bizzy tries to avoid it.
Bizzy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Arnolds counters with a crisp right that sends Bizzy to the canvas! Arnolds follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alan Arnolds!
An out of breath Alan Arnolds 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:
NYF 39: Sillalahi vs Peterson
Date: Oct 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Charania tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Arnolds paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Arnolds uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Arnolds connects with a single shot there.
Arnolds fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Charania on the side of the head.
Shams Charania seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arnolds displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Charania.
Charania shoots in but no luck this time.
Charania tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Charania walks into a stiff left hand from Arnolds.
Charania throws a right and a left that Arnolds avoids nicely.
A jab from Arnolds finds it's way through Charania's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Shams Charania has been cut.
Charania takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Charania shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shams Charania. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Charania looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Charania tries to close the distance and clinch but Arnolds swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Charania shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Arnolds but Arnolds pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Charania will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Arnolds appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Charania doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Arnolds counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Charania will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice takedown defense from Arnolds. No joy for Charania on that attempt.
Charania is breathing heavily.
Charania shoots in looking for a takedown but Arnolds manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Charania's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Arnolds bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Charania's head backwards.
Charania gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Arnolds lands a slapping body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Arnolds as he connects with a hook.#ROC2#Charania is rocked!
Arnolds finds Charania's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Charania flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Arnolds lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Charania will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alan Arnolds!
After winning the bout, Alan Arnolds 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:
TPG 004
Date: Sep 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Alan Arnolds! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Leonard Howell!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Arnolds has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Arnolds has clasped his hands together around Howell's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Arnolds (4) vs (0) Howell
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Arnolds is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Howell is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Howell's face as Arnolds controls the position.
Howell is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Arnolds working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Arnolds happy to just control the position for now.
Howell is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnolds working away.#SUB#
Arnolds tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Arnolds has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Arnolds tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Howell is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Arnolds working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Arnolds trying to control the action but Howell is working from the bottom.
Howell wants to control but Arnolds postures up.
Arnolds wants to lay and pray for a moment but Howell keeps working.
Howell tries to buck Arnolds off but Arnolds is having none of it.
Howell stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Howell can't do much from the bottom here.
Howell tries to buck Arnolds off but Arnolds is having none of it.
Howell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Arnolds tries for a kimura but Howell is defending well. #SUB#
Arnolds tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
Howell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Howell is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Arnolds wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Howell, who protects the arm well.
Howell 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.
Howell struggling a bit here.
Howell is looking for a sweep.
Arnolds moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB#
Arnolds is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Howell has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Arnolds takes a little break here. Howell wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Howell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Arnolds wants to lay and pray for a moment but Howell keeps working.
Howell is looking to reverse the position.
Arnolds is looking to take a break and control but Howell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Arnolds tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Arnolds has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Howell is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Arnolds's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Howell actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Howell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Howell is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Arnolds thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Arnolds trying to control but Howell is working from the bottom.
Arnolds passes Howell's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Arnolds trying to mount his opponent but Howell defends it.
Howell gets back to full guard.
Howell 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.
Arnolds trying to control but Howell is working from the bottom.
Arnolds pushing down on Howell's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T5#
Arnolds is looking to take a break and control but Howell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Howell trying to control here.
Howell is looking for a sweep. Arnolds is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Arnolds has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Arnolds (7) vs (0) Howell
Howell tries to reverse the position but Arnolds maintains control.
Arnolds pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Howell keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Arnolds takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Howell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Arnolds controlling the position easily from mount. #T6#
Arnolds prevents Howell from getting the reversal.
Howell wants to control but Arnolds is having none of it.
Arnolds can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Howell is looking to escape. #SUB#
Arnolds looking to secure an arm triangle but Howell defends it well.
Howell wants to hold on but Arnolds pushes him away.
Howell regains half guard.
Howell wants to get back to full guard.
Arnolds works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Arnolds (10) vs (0) Howell
Howell is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Arnolds trying to control but Howell is having none of it.
Howell tries to hold on but Arnolds postures up.#T7#
Arnolds moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Arnolds (13) vs (0) Howell#SUB#
Arnolds is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Howell is defending well though. Arnolds let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Arnolds is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Howell has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Arnolds is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Howell has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Arnolds gets his hands free as Howell looks to control. #SUB#
Arnolds patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Arnolds has the hooks in. Howell is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Howell 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 Arnolds gets his way!
Howell is trying to break free.
#T8##SUB#
Arnolds is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Howell knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Howell for a finish.
Howell prevents Arnolds from getting a body triangle.
Howell breaks Arnolds's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arnolds (13) vs (2) Howell
Howell wants to control from the top but Arnolds keeps moving. #SUB#
Howell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Arnolds has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Howell has managed to get both his arms back between Arnolds's legs - danger averted.
Arnolds wants to sweep here but Howell controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Arnolds working for a triangle but Howell defends it easily.
Arnolds is breathing heavily.
Howell controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T9#
Arnolds controls Howell momentarily but Howell frees himself.
Howell is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Arnolds controls Howell momentarily but Howell frees himself.
Howell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arnolds swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arnolds pulls Howell in close to his closed guard and prevents Howell from doing any damage or advancing position.
Howell sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Arnolds had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Howell defends it easily.
Howell slips nicely into half guard.#T10#
Howell is looking to advance position but Arnolds won't allow it. #SUB2#
Howell seems to be looking for submissions.
Arnolds is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Howell's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Howell's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Arnolds (17) vs (2) Howell
Arnolds has the hooks in. Howell is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Arnolds is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Howell showing good submission defense here.
Howell is in bad spot here.
Arnolds is not going to allow Howell to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Howell preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Arnolds. #SUB#
Arnolds is persistently looking for the submission but Howell is defending it well.
#SUB#
Arnolds is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Howell is defending well though. Arnolds let's go of the attempt for now.#T11#
Howell breaks Arnolds's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arnolds (17) vs (4) Howell
Arnolds keeping full guard, as Howell tries to pass.
Arnolds wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Howell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Arnolds has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Howell has managed to get both his arms back between Arnolds's legs - danger averted.
Howell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Howell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arnolds swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Howell keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Arnolds working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Howell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Howell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Howell won't allow Arnolds to sweep him here.
Howell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arnolds swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T12#
Howell postures up.
Howell controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Arnolds keeping moving, preventing Howell from controlling successfully.
Howell engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Arnolds throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Howell wants to control from the top but Arnolds keeps moving.
Arnolds pulls Howell in close to prevent any damage. #T13#
Arnolds keeping moving, preventing Howell from controlling successfully.
Arnolds is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Howell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arnolds keeping moving, preventing Howell from controlling successfully.
Arnolds is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Arnolds working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Howell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Howell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Howell looking to pass the guard.
Arnolds is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Howell stays in close to Arnolds's body and controls the position.
Howell trying to control the position from guard on top but Arnolds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Arnolds 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.
Howell wants to pass the guard but Arnolds is keeping the position.
Howell trying to control but Arnolds is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Arnolds is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Howell trying to control the position from guard on top but Arnolds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arnolds is controlling Howell's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arnolds keeping moving, preventing Howell from controlling successfully.
Howell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arnolds swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arnolds takes the fight on points by 17 to 4.
Alan Arnolds seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Leonard Howell stepped up to the mic, saying 'Rasclaat! Bun a fyah on dis loss, di morrow I back to gym & go harda.'. |
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Event:
TPG 003
Date: Aug 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Jayilton Almeda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Alan Arnolds!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Arnolds closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Almeda definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Almeda drops down looking for an ankle pick but Arnolds pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Almeda tries to keep at a distance but Arnolds has taken the fight into the clinch.
Arnolds goes for a takedown attempt but Almeda pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Almeda tries to keep at a distance but Arnolds has taken the fight into the clinch.
Almeda has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Arnolds is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Arnolds pulls guard.
Almeda wants to control from the top but Arnolds keeps moving. #SUB2#
Arnolds is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Almeda is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnolds has his hands on Almeda's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Arnolds throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Almeda 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.
Arnolds keeping moving, preventing Almeda from controlling successfully.
Almeda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arnolds swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Arnolds working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Almeda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Almeda manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Arnolds can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Almeda controls the pace.
Arnolds working a defensive guard here.
Almeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Arnolds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Almeda looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Almeda slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Arnolds is looking for a sweep. Almeda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Arnolds is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Almeda pulls his head out easily.
Almeda stalling.
Almeda will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Almeda works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Almeda (3) vs (0) Arnolds
Arnolds can't escape the position.
Almeda controlling from mount.
Arnolds tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Almeda working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Arnolds tries to hold on but Almeda pushes him away.
Almeda takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Arnolds tries to hold on but Almeda postures up.#SUB#
Almeda jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Arnolds manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Arnolds is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Almeda wants to control but Arnolds is keeping him busy.
Arnolds 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.
Arnolds is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Almeda off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Almeda (3) vs (4) Arnolds#SUB2#
Arnolds 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, Almeda has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Almeda is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Almeda fending off the submission attempt from Arnolds. #SUB2#
Arnolds working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Almeda is doing well to defend. Arnolds seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Almeda is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alan Arnolds!
A very excited looking Alan Arnolds 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.
The defeated Jayilton Almeda had this to say: 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
TPG 002
Date: Aug 14, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Alan Arnolds! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Figueson Deiveiredo!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Deiveiredo rushes Arnolds and presses him up against the cage.
Deiveiredo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Arnolds after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Arnolds pulls Deiveiredo into guard.
Arnolds 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#
Arnolds is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Arnolds keeping full guard, as Deiveiredo tries to pass.
Arnolds has his hands on Deiveiredo's head, controlling the position.
Arnolds keeping moving, preventing Deiveiredo from controlling successfully.
Deiveiredo advances to half guard. #SUB#
Arnolds is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Deiveiredo pulls his head out easily.
Arnolds keeps control of the position for the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnolds slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Arnolds keeping moving, preventing Deiveiredo from controlling successfully.
Deiveiredo looking to pass the guard. #T1##SUB#
Arnolds is looking for a triangle but Deiveiredo pushes his legs off easily.
Deiveiredo content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deiveiredo wants to control from the top but Arnolds keeps moving.
Arnolds is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Deiveiredo trying to control the position from guard on top but Arnolds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arnolds looking to hit a scissor sweep but Deiveiredo is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Deiveiredo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Arnolds has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Deiveiredo has managed to get both his arms back between Arnolds's legs - danger averted.
Deiveiredo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arnolds is keeping the position for now.
Deiveiredo trying to control the position from guard on top but Arnolds 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.#SUB#
Arnolds has his foot on Deiveiredo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Deiveiredo works his way back into a safe position though.#T2##SUB2#
Deiveiredo 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. #SUB2#
Deiveiredo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Deiveiredo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arnolds swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arnolds keeping moving, preventing Deiveiredo from controlling successfully.
Arnolds is controlling Deiveiredo's posture.#SUB#
Arnolds working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Deiveiredo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Deiveiredo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Deiveiredo passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Deiveiredo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Arnolds is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Forge 👊, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T3##SUB2#
Deiveiredo is working for a submission of some sort.
Arnolds trying to control from the bottom.
Arnolds is trying to get back to full guard.
Arnolds wants to control but Deiveiredo is keeping busy.
Arnolds works his way to full guard. Good work.
Arnolds keeping moving, preventing Deiveiredo from controlling successfully.
Arnolds wants to sweep here but Deiveiredo controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Arnolds had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Deiveiredo defends it easily.
Arnolds looking to hit a scissor sweep but Deiveiredo is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Arnolds looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
Deiveiredo advances to half guard.
Deiveiredo works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Arnolds (0) vs (3) Deiveiredo
Deiveiredo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Arnolds working to try and regain half guard.
Deiveiredo trying to control but Arnolds is having none of it.
Arnolds can't escape the position.
Deiveiredo avoids the attempt from Arnolds to control.#SUB2#
Arnolds defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Deiveiredo.
Deiveiredo tries to control but Arnolds wriggling away. #T5#
Deiveiredo wants to take Arnolds's back here but Arnolds is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Arnolds is desperately trying to improve his position but Deiveiredo has a good base and remains in mount.
Arnolds is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Arnolds defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Deiveiredo.
Deiveiredo looking to control but Arnolds is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Arnolds tries to lock up and control but Deiveiredo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Arnolds is wriggling around trying to escape.
Arnolds tries to hold on but Deiveiredo postures up.
Arnolds really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB2#
Deiveiredo looking to secure an arm triangle but Arnolds defends it well. #SUB2#
Deiveiredo looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T6#
Deiveiredo prevents Arnolds from getting the reversal.
Deiveiredo content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Deiveiredo working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Deiveiredo looking to control but Arnolds is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Arnolds slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Arnolds is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Arnolds looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Arnolds is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Arnolds trying to control from the bottom.
#T7#
Deiveiredo trying to control from half guard but Arnolds is working away.
Arnolds trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Deiveiredo 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.
Arnolds wants to improve his position but Deiveiredo is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Deiveiredo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Arnolds has managed to free his arm - good work.
Arnolds tries to get to full guard but Deiveiredo has control of the leg.
Arnolds trying to control but Deiveiredo postures up.
#SUB#
Arnolds actively working from the bottom here.#T8#
Deiveiredo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Arnolds does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Deiveiredo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Arnolds is just riding it out for now. Deiveiredo eventually gives up the hold.
Arnolds manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Arnolds had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Deiveiredo defends it easily.#SUB#
Deiveiredo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Deiveiredo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Arnolds has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Deiveiredo has managed to get both his arms back between Arnolds's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Deiveiredo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Deiveiredo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Deiveiredo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arnolds is keeping the position for now. #T9##SUB#
Arnolds throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Arnolds not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Arnolds is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Deiveiredo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Deiveiredo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Deiveiredo wants to control from the top but Arnolds keeps moving. #SUB#
Arnolds has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Deiveiredo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Deiveiredo wants to control from the top but Arnolds keeps moving.
Arnolds trying to control the position.
Deiveiredo trying to control the position from guard on top but Arnolds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Deiveiredo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Arnolds is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Arnolds controls Deiveiredo momentarily but Deiveiredo frees himself. #SUB2#
Deiveiredo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Deiveiredo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Arnolds trying to control the position.
Deiveiredo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Arnolds's guard.
Arnolds tries to roll over but Deiveiredo keeps him under control.
Deiveiredo trying to control the action but Arnolds is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Arnolds looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Arnolds looking for submissions off his back.#T11#
Arnolds won't allow Deiveiredo to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Deiveiredo seems to be working for a kimura but Arnolds defends the submission attempt.
Arnolds trying to control here.
Deiveiredo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Arnolds is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Deiveiredo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Deiveiredo's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Arnolds (4) vs (3) Deiveiredo
Arnolds keeps control of the position as Deiveiredo tries to break free.
Arnolds controlling from the back.
Arnolds struggling to keep hold of the position.
Deiveiredo wants to escape the position.
#T12#
We've been informed that Deiveiredo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Arnolds gets his hands free as Deiveiredo looks to control.
Arnolds struggling to keep hold of the position.
I really don't envy Deiveiredo right now.
Arnolds not allowing Deiveiredo to control his hands.
Deiveiredo is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Deiveiredo fending off the submission attempt from Arnolds.
Deiveiredo trying to control the hands but Arnolds won't let him. #SUB#
Arnolds working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Arnolds has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Deiveiredo trying to control the position but Arnolds manages to sink in the hooks. #T13#
Deiveiredo is keeping busy.
Deiveiredo can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Arnolds working for the choke.
Deiveiredo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Arnolds is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Deiveiredo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Deiveiredo.#SUB2#
Deiveiredo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Arnolds is aware though and is defending well.
Arnolds trying to control but Deiveiredo is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Deiveiredo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Arnolds doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Arnolds manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Deiveiredo looks winded!
Arnolds stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Deiveiredo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14##SUB#
Arnolds drops back looking for a leg! Deiveiredo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Deiveiredo manages to kick Arnolds off! Arnolds jumps back into Deiveiredo's guard. #SUB2#
Deiveiredo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Arnolds defends well.
Deiveiredo keeping full guard, as Arnolds tries to pass.
Arnolds is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Deiveiredo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Deiveiredo wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arnolds 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. #SUB2#
Deiveiredo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Arnolds defends well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arnolds takes the fight on points by 4 to 3.
Alan Arnolds really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Silverguard Outfitters 🛡 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Figueson Deiveiredo was interviewed post fight and said 'Dude got lucky, but luck runs out.'. |
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Event:
TPG 001
Date: Aug 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Leetoh checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Adiwang Leetoh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arnolds shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Leetoh sprawls well. Leetoh wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Arnolds gets slowly back to his feet.
Alan Arnolds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arnolds fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Leetoh avoids it really well and circles away.
Leetoh tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Leetoh attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Arnolds seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Arnolds will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Arnolds throws out a leg kick but Leetoh moves out of range and Arnolds only half commits.
Arnolds misses with a leg kick. #CL#
Arnolds moves into the clinch.
Leetoh misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Arnolds.
Arnolds on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnolds trying to land knees to the body.
Leetoh is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Arnolds is defending well for now.
Arnolds managing to block the knees to the body from Leetoh.
Leetoh on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Arnolds using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Leetoh missing with knees to the body.
Leetoh trying to land knees to the body.
Arnolds trying to land knees to the body.
#T1#
Leetoh is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Arnolds is defending well for now.
Arnolds blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD#
Arnolds has clasped his hands together around Leetoh's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SUB#
Arnolds looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Leetoh is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Leetoh's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Leetoh tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alan Arnolds is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Arnolds slows the pace down.
Leetoh tries to bench press Arnolds off him but Arnolds keeps the position.
Arnolds controlling the position from side mount.
Arnolds wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leetoh keeps working.
Arnolds slows the pace down. #T2#
Leetoh is trying to control Arnolds's posture but Arnolds avoids it.
Leetoh tries to buck Arnolds off but Arnolds is having none of it.
Leetoh is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Arnolds off and has taken his back!
Leetoh gets his hands free as Arnolds looks to control.
Arnolds is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Forge 👊, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Leetoh is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Arnolds is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Leetoh looking for the choke but no joy.
Arnolds controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
Arnolds tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Leetoh working for the choke.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alan Arnolds.
I think Arnolds 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Alan Arnolds!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Alan Arnolds!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Alan Arnolds!
Alan Arnolds wins by unanimous decision!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Alan Arnolds made sure he mentioned Silverguard Outfitters 🛡, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Adiwang Leetoh spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
BMF 002
Date: Jun 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Arnolds slips under a jab from Albodean.
Albodean just misses with a punch to the body.
Arnolds bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Arnolds instigates a clinch.
Arnolds blocks an elbow strike from Albodean.
A right handed body shot lands from Albodean.
Albodean working aggressively here.
Albodean blocks a body shot from Arnolds.
Arnolds misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Albodean.
Albodean tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Albodean lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albodean misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arnolds blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Albodean swings wildly with an uppercut but Arnolds uses good head movement to avoid it.
Albodean swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
Albodean blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Albodean blocks the elbow strike.
Arnolds working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Albodean fails to land.
Arnolds tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arnolds blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Albodean creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Arnolds scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Albodean swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arnolds tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Albodean throws a head punch that misses.
Albodean creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Arnolds blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arnolds missing with knees to the body.
Albodean throws a punch but it's blocked by Arnolds.
Still in the clinch, Arnolds scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Albodean misses with a body punch.
Albodean misses with a body punch.
Arnolds lands with a short shot to the head.
Albodean working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arnolds blocks the elbow strike.
Albodean's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Arnolds lands an uppercut.
Albodean avoids a wild elbow strike from Arnolds.
Arnolds misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Arnolds.
Albodean looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Albodean swings wildly with an uppercut but Arnolds uses good head movement to avoid it.
Albodean working aggressively here.
Arnolds blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Arnolds misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Albodean.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nick Albodean.
Well Albodean has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 10:9
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 10:9
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Nick Albodean!
An out of breath Nick Albodean thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Alan Arnolds stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
BMF 001🤼
Date: Jun 10, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ryk Anders! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Alan Arnolds!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Arnolds stuffs the takedown attempt from Anders. Anders gets slowly back to his feet.
Anders keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Anders shoots in for a double leg but Arnolds sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Anders closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Arnolds did well to prevent Anders getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anders (2) vs (0) Arnolds
Anders trying to advance position but Arnolds counters by regaining guard. #SUB2#
Arnolds looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Arnolds throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnolds is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Arnolds keeping moving, preventing Anders from controlling successfully. #T1#
Anders stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arnolds swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anders sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Arnolds's guard. #SUB#
Anders is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Arnolds is just riding it out for now. Anders eventually gives up the hold.
Arnolds makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Arnolds.#SUB2#
Arnolds looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
Arnolds keeping moving, preventing Anders from controlling successfully.
Anders pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arnolds is keeping the position for now.
Arnolds keeping moving, preventing Anders from controlling successfully.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Anders wants to pass the guard but Arnolds is keeping the position.
Arnolds is trying to control the position but Anders postures up.
Arnolds keeping moving, preventing Anders from controlling successfully.
Arnolds is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Arnolds might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Anders haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Anders forces his way into half guard.
Arnolds is looking to control Anders's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Arnolds avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Anders is looking for a kimura but Arnolds is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Anders to get the leverage. #SUB#
Arnolds is defending against the submission attempts here by Anders.
Arnolds is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Anders's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Anders's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Anders (2) vs (4) Arnolds
Arnolds avoiding Anders 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Anders defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T4#
Anders trying to control the hands but Arnolds breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Arnolds tightening his grip on Anders, looking for the choke.
Anders is in bad spot here.
Anders trying to control the position but Arnolds manages to sink in the hooks.
Anders turns into Arnolds and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anders (4) vs (4) Arnolds
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anders trying to control the position from guard on top but Arnolds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anders has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Anders pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arnolds is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Arnolds keeping moving, preventing Anders from controlling successfully.
Anders controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arnolds trying to keep a closed guard but Anders is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Arnolds is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anders defends well.
Anders won't allow Arnolds to sweep him here. #T6#
Arnolds keeping moving, preventing Anders from controlling successfully.
Anders stopping the sweep attempt from Arnolds.
Arnolds keeping moving, preventing Anders from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Arnolds escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Anders gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Arnolds looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Anders stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arnolds swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anders is working hard here to advance position.#T7#
Anders controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Arnolds has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Anders can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Arnolds pulls Anders in close to his closed guard and prevents Anders from doing any damage or advancing position.
Anders stands and throws Arnolds's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Anders (7) vs (4) Arnolds
Anders wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arnolds keeps working. #T8##SUB#
Anders goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Arnolds has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Anders but great work by Arnolds. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Anders (7) vs (8) Arnolds
Arnolds trying to control the position but Anders is working away.
Anders is looking to regain half guard here but Arnolds keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Arnolds tries for a kimura but Anders is defending well.
Arnolds wants to control but Anders is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Arnolds tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T9#
Anders tries to buck Arnolds off but Arnolds is having none of it.
Arnolds wants to control but Anders is keeping him busy.
Anders tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T10##SUB2#
Arnolds wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Anders, who protects the arm well.
Arnolds trying to control the position but Anders is working away. #SUB2#
Arnolds thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Anders is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T11##SUB2#
Arnolds wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Anders, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Arnolds swings around for an armbar but Anders sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Arnolds's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anders (9) vs (8) Arnolds
Anders passes Arnolds's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Arnolds looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Anders is working for a kimura but Arnolds is defending it quite comfortably.
#T12##SUB#
Anders seems to be working for a kimura but Arnolds defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Anders is looking for a kimura here.
Arnolds manages to get to full guard.
Anders stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arnolds swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13#
Arnolds looking to control.
#SUB2#
Anders got a little sloppy there for a moment and Arnolds has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anders has managed to get both his arms back between Arnolds's legs - danger averted.
Arnolds keeping moving, preventing Anders from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Arnolds is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anders (9) vs (10) Arnolds
Arnolds trying to control the position from guard on top but Anders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arnolds trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T14#
Arnolds is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Anders working a defensive guard but Arnolds passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Anders is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arnolds pulls his head out easily.
Anders is doing well to control the position and prevent Arnolds from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Arnolds is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Anders is looking for a sweep. Arnolds is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arnolds frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Anders (9) vs (13) Arnolds#SUB2#
Arnolds goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Anders turns into him and now he's in Arnolds's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anders (11) vs (13) Arnolds
And that's the end of the fight!
Arnolds wins on points by 13 to 11.
Alan Arnolds seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Ryk Anders was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm a competitor, and I know a lot of people say that, but I'm not going to give in or be intimidated by anybody!'. |
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Event:
Fight World 001
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
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 0 wins and 0 losses; Alan Arnolds! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Benny Darius!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Arnolds fails with an attempt to clinch.
And Darius tries to counter it with a takedown but Arnolds pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL2#
Darius closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Arnolds has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Darius after a bit of a struggle.
Arnolds is working for takedown but Darius is calmly controlling the position for now.
Darius prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alan Arnolds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Darius can't get the takedown.
Darius has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Arnolds is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Darius is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Arnolds pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Darius tries for a takedown. No joy.
Darius is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnolds is pressed up against the cage. Darius has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Arnolds down to the mat. Arnolds avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Arnolds moves into the clinch.
Arnolds drops down looking for an ankle pick but Darius pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Darius clinches with his opponent.
#T1#
Darius is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Arnolds is looking to take this one to the mat.
Arnolds prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Arnolds lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arnolds (2) vs (0) Darius
Darius has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Arnolds is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Darius is defending against the submission attempts here by Arnolds.
Darius wants to improve his position but Arnolds is controlling well.
Arnolds wants to free his trapped foot but Darius is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2##SUB#
Arnolds seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Arnolds is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Darius doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Arnolds. #SUB#
Arnolds is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Darius doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Arnolds.
Darius is staying active underneath Arnolds, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3##SUB#
Arnolds is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Darius doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Arnolds.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Arnolds is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Darius wants to improve his position but Arnolds is controlling well.
Darius trying to control but Arnolds postures up.
#SUB#
Arnolds is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Darius has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
Arnolds trying to control the action but Darius is working from the bottom.
Darius trying to control from the bottom.
Arnolds tries to pass to full mount but Darius defends it. #SUB#
Arnolds is working for a submission of some sort.
Arnolds passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Arnolds (5) vs (0) Darius#SUB#
Arnolds working for a submission but Darius is keeping him at bay. #T5#
Arnolds wants to control the pace but Darius is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Arnolds working for a submission but Darius is keeping him at bay.
Darius is squirming around, avoiding Arnolds's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Arnolds working for a guillotine from mount but Darius is in no mood to give up.
Darius tries to reverse the position but Arnolds maintains control.#T6##SUB#
Arnolds with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB#
Arnolds looking for a guillotine from mount but Darius is having none of it.
Darius working to try and regain half guard.
Arnolds sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T7##SUB#
Arnolds is working for a guillotine from mount but Darius frees his head quite easily.
#SUB#
Arnolds swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Darius is now in Arnolds's guard. A big mistake from Arnolds there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arnolds (5) vs (2) Darius#SUB2#
Darius 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.
Darius looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Arnolds keeping moving, preventing Darius from controlling successfully. #T8#
Darius passes into half guard. #SUB#
Arnolds looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Arnolds looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Darius is trying to control the action in half guard but Arnolds is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Darius seems to be working for a kimura but Arnolds defends the submission attempt.
Arnolds makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Arnolds.#T9#
Darius stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arnolds swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Darius trying to control the position from guard on top but Arnolds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Darius being controlled here momentarily.
Arnolds wants to sweep but no luck.
Darius tries to free his leg and advance position but Arnolds is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Arnolds is looking to cinch up a triangle. Darius throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Arnolds's body to avoid the submission. Arnolds has instead reached around Darius's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Arnolds arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alan Arnolds!
Alan Arnolds seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Benny Darius stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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