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Event:
Enfusion MMA #6
Date: Jan 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Aliev misses with a hook
#TD#
and Scott counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Scott throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Aliev on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Scott is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Scott tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Aliev is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aliev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Scott's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Scott's back!
I would not like to be Scott right now.
Scott is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T1#
Aliev just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Let's hope that Aliev has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Scott is really stuck here.
Aliev controlling the position well here. Scott rolled but Aliev kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Aliev has the hooks in. Scott is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Aliev is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Scott is defending well though. Aliev let's go of the attempt for now.
Aliev trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Scott doesn't escape.
Aliev avoiding Scott 's attempts to control his hands. #T3#
Aliev is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Aliev controlling well, preventing Scott from escaping the position.
What can Scott do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Aliev.
Scott breaks Aliev's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#T4#
Aliev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aliev pulls Scott in close to his closed guard and prevents Scott from doing any damage or advancing position.
Scott really is a fat lump.
Scott trying to control the position from guard on top but Aliev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scott content to stall in guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Robert Scott will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Aliev tries to clinch but Scott is having none of it.
Scott pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Aliev back to the ropes. Scott follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Scott misses with a kick to the body.
Aliev just misses with a punch to the body.
Scott fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Aliev on the side of the head.
Aliev misses with a straight right.
A big left from Aliev misses. #TD#
Scott dives in and scores a takedown into Aliev's guard.
Aliev pulls Scott in close to his closed guard and prevents Scott from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Scott wants to control from the top but Aliev keeps moving.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
Scott trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Scott is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aliev can do to turn this around?
Scott throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aliev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Scott postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Aliev controlling the position.
Aliev is continuing to stall.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Aliev controls Scott momentarily but Scott frees himself. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aliev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#CL#
Scott moves into range and clinches up with Aliev.
A body shot lands from Scott.
#TD#
Scott decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Scott looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Aliev is stalling in the full guard.
Aliev passes into half guard.
Aliev wants to pass the guard but Scott is defending well. #T3#
Scott wants to get back to full guard.
Aliev looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Aliev is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Scott is trying to stand back up but Aliev is controlling him
Robert Scott overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aliev controlling the action here. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Scott trying to control from the bottom.
Aliev seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Scott avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Scott avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD#
Scott gets a double leg takedown into Aliev's guard.
Scott trying to control but Aliev is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scott throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Scott dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Aliev misses the jab.#TD#
Scott shoots in and gets a takedown into Aliev's guard.
Aliev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Scott.
Scott trying to control but Aliev is working from the bottom.
Aliev keeping full guard, as Scott tries to pass.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Aliev holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Aliev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Scott wants to control from the top but Aliev keeps moving. #T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Aliev holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Aliev looking for a guillotine here but Scott defends easily.
Scott stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aliev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Scott stopping the sweep attempt from Aliev.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Scott wants to stand and escape but instead Aliev has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Scott is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aliev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aliev is still trying to improve position.
Aliev 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.
Scott might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Aliev wants to pass the guard but Scott is keeping the position.#T3#
Scott 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.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Scott throws a head kick but Aliev moves out of range.
A jab from Aliev misses. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Aliev enables Scott to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Aliev manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Aliev wants to sweep but no luck.
Aliev wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Scott throws a strike but Aliev rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Scott trying to control the position.
#T4#
Aliev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aliev 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.
Scott is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aliev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scott is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aliev content to stall in guard here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Esad Aliev.
Well Scott 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Robert Scott!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Robert Scott!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Robert Scott!
Robert Scott wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
Enfusion MMA #4
Date: Dec 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Tanjung avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tanjung jabs Aliev right on the nose. Aliev blinks but takes it well.
Tanjung with a jab.
Tanjung lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
Tanjung moves into the clinch.
Aliev letting Tanjung take a breather here.
A hook to the body from Tanjung.
A short body shot lands from Tanjung as the two fighters clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanjung lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Tanjung's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fadhlan Tanjung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanjung circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aliev needs to keep his hands up - Tanjung had a free shot at his head there.#ROC#Aliev is rocked!#T1#
Tanjung fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Aliev out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Fadhlan Tanjung! |
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Event:
Enfusion MMA #3
Date: Dec 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Aliev shoots in for a takedown but Exokwriglopok shows good takedown defense.
Aliev looks for a takedown but Exokwriglopok sprawls well.#CL#
Exokwriglopok closes the distance and clinches.
Aliev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Exokwriglopok smiles and moves away.
Adonis Exokwriglopok has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esad Aliev.
Exokwriglopok scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exokwriglopok lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Exokwriglopok fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aliev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Exokwriglopok is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Aliev's half guard.
Exokwriglopok really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Aliev controlling the position for now.#T1#
Exokwriglopok misses with a head shot. Aliev uses the momentum to regain guard.
Exokwriglopok has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Aliev has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Aliev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Exokwriglopok wants to control from the top but Aliev keeps moving.
Aliev seems keen to control Exokwriglopok's posture.
Exokwriglopok won't allow Aliev to sweep him here. #T3#
Exokwriglopok looking to sit in guard and control but Aliev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Aliev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Exokwriglopok working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Exokwriglopok working a defensive guard but Aliev passes into half guard.
Exokwriglopok trying to hold on to Aliev's head to control him but Aliev postures up.
Aliev takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Exokwriglopok looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aliev is fending him off so far but Exokwriglopok persists. Nope, Aliev circles away and we're back to standing.
Aliev shoots in for a takedown but Exokwriglopok shows good takedown defense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aliev fails with a takedown attempt.
Exokwriglopok tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Aliev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adonis Exokwriglopok dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL#
Exokwriglopok moves into range and clinches up with Aliev.
Exokwriglopok tries to stall but Aliev uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC#
Exokwriglopok's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aliev dives in for a single leg takedown but Exokwriglopok sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
It looked like Exokwriglopok was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Exokwriglopok shoots in for a double leg but Aliev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Exokwriglopok shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Aliev defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aliev shoots in for a takedown but Exokwriglopok shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Exokwriglopok half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Aliev throws a leg kick that is checked
and Exokwriglopok counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Exokwriglopok is looking to slow Aliev down with leg kicks.
Aliev swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Exokwriglopok shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adonis Exokwriglopok. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aliev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Exokwriglopok as he jumps to the side.
Exokwriglopok connects with a high kick.
Exokwriglopok fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aliev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Exokwriglopok can pounce on him.
Exokwriglopok throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Exokwriglopok is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aliev can do to turn this around?#T2#
Aliev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Exokwriglopok's waist but Exokwriglopok gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Aliev off to one side.
As Aliev tries to get set, Exokwriglopok tries to push him back and clinch up but Aliev manages to avoid the attempt.
Exokwriglopok dives in for a single leg takedown but Aliev sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Aliev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Exokwriglopok pulls guard successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aliev 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.
Exokwriglopok will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Aliev passes Exokwriglopok's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Aliev slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Aliev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Exokwriglopok is just riding it out for now. Aliev eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Aliev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Aliev working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Exokwriglopok's thigh. Exokwriglopok counters though and makes it back to full guard. #SUB#
Aliev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Exokwriglopok has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aliev has managed to get both his arms back between Exokwriglopok's legs - danger averted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Exokwriglopok looking for subs off his back but Aliev has passed one foot through into half guard.
Aliev is taking a breather. Exokwriglopok says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adonis Exokwriglopok dominated that second round.
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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Exokwriglopok looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Aliev swats away the attempt to clinch by Exokwriglopok.
Aliev shoots in looking for a takedown. Exokwriglopok tries to sprawl out of it but Aliev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Exokwriglopok manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Aliev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aliev tries for a takedown but Exokwriglopok circles away easily
and Exokwriglopok counters with a solid body kick.
Adonis Exokwriglopok has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esad Aliev.
Exokwriglopok tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Aliev paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Aliev misses with a takedown attempt - Exokwriglopok sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Aliev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Exokwriglopok moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Exokwriglopok shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Aliev eats them both and turns towards Exokwriglopok to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Exokwriglopok defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Aliev.
Aliev closes the distance and clinches up with Exokwriglopok, looking for a takedown. Aliev pushes Exokwriglopok against the ropes but Exokwriglopok circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Exokwriglopok tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Aliev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Adonis Exokwriglopok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Exokwriglopok lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aliev at a distance.
A slapping body kick lands there for Exokwriglopok.#T2##CL#
Aliev gets tackled into the ropes by Exokwriglopok. Exokwriglopok maintains the clinch. #TD#
Exokwriglopok jumps guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Exokwriglopok wants to improve his position but instead Aliev has moved into half guard.
Aliev controlling the action here.
Exokwriglopok tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Aliev manages to move to mount!
Exokwriglopok working to try and regain half guard.
#T3#
Aliev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Exokwriglopok is in all sorts of trouble here.
Aliev sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Exokwriglopok wants to hold on but Aliev pushes him away.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Aliev controlling the pace for now.
Aliev thowing shots but they're missing.
Aliev controlling from mount.
Esad Aliev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adonis Exokwriglopok is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Exokwriglopok in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adonis Exokwriglopok showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Exokwriglopok, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Adonis Exokwriglopok!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Adonis Exokwriglopok!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Adonis Exokwriglopok!
Adonis Exokwriglopok wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
Enfusion MMA #2
Date: Dec 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Montanari fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aliev.
A head kick by Aliev misses
and Montanari counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Montanari lands with an overhand left.
A cross from Montanari lands.
Aliev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Montanari lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Aliev shoots in for a takedown but Montanari shows good takedown defense.
Montanari stalks Aliev and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Aliev's face. Aliev staggers backwards, shaken.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aliev shoots and misses
and Montanari counters with a straight right hand.
Montanari throws a nice head kick!
#ROC#Aliev is rocked!
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Montanari! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Alissandro Montanari!
A very excited looking Alissandro Montanari made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SSG 202 Gaul vs Berendas
Date: Sep 24, 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Gurney Halleck! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Esad Aliev!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Aliev wants to clinch up but Halleck keeps it at a distance.
Halleck drops down looking for a counter takedown but Aliev sprawls and moves away.
Aliev shoots in looking for a takedown. Halleck tries to sprawl out of it but Aliev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Halleck manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Aliev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aliev misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Halleck counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Halleck pulls guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Halleck is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halleck (2) vs (0) Aliev
Aliev looking for a sweep. Not yet Aliev, not yet. #T1#
Halleck content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Aliev looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Halleck passes into half guard.
Halleck controlling the action here.
Aliev is looking for a sweep. Halleck is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Halleck stalling. #T2#
Aliev is controlling Halleck's trapped leg to prevent Halleck from advancing to side control.
Halleck is stalling here. Aliev is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Halleck seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Aliev has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Halleck (2) vs (4) Aliev
Halleck is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Aliev looking to control but instead Halleck has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Halleck has his hands clasped together around Aliev's back. He's all about the action.
Halleck wants to improve his position but Aliev is controlling well.
Halleck makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Halleck.#T4#
Aliev wants to control from the top but Halleck keeps moving.
Halleck is pulling down on Aliev's head to control his posture.
Halleck looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aliev is one step ahead there.
Aliev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Halleck. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Halleck manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aliev manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halleck (4) vs (4) Aliev
Halleck looking to pass the guard. #T5##SUB2#
Aliev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Halleck doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Halleck manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Halleck looking to pass the guard.
Aliev is trying to control the position but Halleck postures up.
Halleck trying to control the position from guard on top but Aliev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6##SUB2#
Aliev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Halleck defends it easily.
Halleck slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Halleck (7) vs (4) Aliev
Halleck controlling the position from side mount.
Aliev tries to improve position but can't. #T7#
Halleck advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Halleck (9) vs (4) Aliev
Aliev tries to hold on but Halleck pushes him away.
Halleck controlling the position easily from mount.
Halleck takes Aliev's back. Score +3 for taking back: Halleck (12) vs (4) Aliev#SUB#
Halleck is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Aliev is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Halleck off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Aliev breaks Halleck's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halleck (12) vs (6) Aliev
Halleck looking to control.
#SUB#
Halleck has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aliev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T8#
Halleck keeping moving, preventing Aliev from controlling successfully.
Halleck has his hands on Aliev's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Aliev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Halleck has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aliev has managed to get both his arms back between Halleck's legs - danger averted.
Halleck is looking to sweep but instead, Aliev has passed into half guard.
#T9#
Halleck slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aliev trying to control the position from guard on top but Halleck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aliev won't allow Halleck to sweep him here. #SUB#
Halleck has his foot on Aliev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aliev works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Halleck looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Aliev is stalling in the full guard. #T10#
Aliev trying to control the position from guard on top but Halleck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halleck wants to sweep but no luck.
Aliev looking to pass the guard.
Halleck is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aliev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T11#
Halleck keeping full guard, as Aliev tries to pass.
Aliev's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Halleck is trying to keep Aliev in close.
Halleck is looking to sweep but instead, Aliev has passed into half guard.
Aliev is thwarting Halleck's attempts to control the position.#T12#
Halleck tries to get to full guard but Aliev has control of the leg.
Halleck manages to get to full guard.
Halleck is trying to control the position but Aliev postures up.
Aliev trying to control the position from guard on top but Halleck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halleck is adopting a defensive guard.#T13#
Halleck looking to control.
Halleck is adopting a defensive guard.
Halleck controls Aliev momentarily but Aliev frees himself. #T14#
Aliev looking to pass the guard.
Halleck looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Halleck is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Aliev wants to pass the guard but Halleck is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Aliev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Halleck has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aliev has managed to get both his arms back between Halleck's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Halleck takes the fight on points by 12 to 6. |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Nick Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Esad Aliev!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Aliev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Aliev wants it to stay on the feet.
Aliev stuffs the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Aliev is defended easily by Anderson.
Aliev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Anderson pinned against the cage. Anderson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Aliev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Anderson defends well and Aliev ends up having to push Anderson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nick Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esad Aliev.
Anderson shoots in looking for a takedown. Aliev tries to sprawl out of it but Anderson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Aliev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Anderson moves into the clinch.#TD#
Anderson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anderson (2) vs (0) Aliev
Anderson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Aliev keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Aliev keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass.
Anderson looking to sit in guard and control but Aliev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (2) vs (2) Aliev
Anderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Anderson, not yet.
Anderson looking to control.
Aliev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Anderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Anderson pulls Aliev in close to prevent any damage.
Aliev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Anderson is trying to keep Aliev in close.
#T3#
Anderson 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.
Aliev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Aliev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anderson is keeping the position for now.
Anderson is trying to keep Aliev in close.
Anderson seems keen to control Aliev's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson keeping full guard, as Aliev tries to pass. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Aliev from controlling successfully.
Anderson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Aliev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Aliev wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
Aliev is stalling in the full guard.
Anderson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Anderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T5#
Anderson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Aliev is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Aliev is posturing up here but Anderson has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Aliev tries to roll out but it's too tight and Aliev has to tap! Slick submission there by Anderson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nick Anderson!
Nick Anderson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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