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Event:
SSG 217 Chai vs Grace
Date: Oct 22, 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Nick Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Ryan Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Roberts and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck for Anderson with that takedown attempt.
Gordon with the counter takedown but Anderson avoids it easily.#TD2#
Gordon closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Anderson quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anderson (0) vs (2) Gordon
Anderson is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gordon is looking to advance position but Anderson won't allow it.
Gordon is controlling the pace.
Anderson is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson is pressing down on Gordon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Anderson trying to control the position.
Anderson is controlling Gordon's posture.
Anderson controls Gordon momentarily but Gordon frees himself. #T1#
Gordon is stalling in the full guard.
Gordon passes Anderson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gordon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Anderson wants to control but Gordon is keeping busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Anderson is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Anderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gordon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Anderson is trying to maintain the position but Gordon is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Anderson won't allow Gordon to pass to mount.
Anderson gets back to full guard.
Anderson being controlled here, momentarily.
Anderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gordon wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
Anderson being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Anderson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gordon passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (0) vs (5) Gordon#T3#
Anderson is looking to reverse the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Gordon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Gordon 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.
Gordon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anderson keeps working.
Anderson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (2) vs (5) Gordon
Gordon is controlling Anderson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Anderson controlling the pace.
Gordon is pressing down on Anderson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gordon is adopting a defensive guard.
Anderson trying to control but Gordon is working from the bottom.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gordon is keeping the position for now.
Gordon is pulling down on Anderson's head to control his posture.
Gordon is trying to keep Anderson in close.
#T5#
Gordon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gordon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anderson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gordon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anderson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Anderson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Gordon is retaining full guard. #T6#
Anderson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gordon has Anderson pulled in close to control his posture.
Gordon looking for a sweep. Not yet Gordon, not yet.
Anderson passes Gordon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Anderson trying to control the pace.
Gordon wants to get back to full guard.#T7#
Anderson controlling the action here.
Gordon trying to hold on to Anderson's head to control him but Anderson postures up.
Anderson is looking to advance position but Gordon won't allow it.
Anderson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gordon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Anderson is looking to stall here but Gordon recovers full guard.
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Gordon keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass. #T8#
Anderson postures up.
Anderson forces his way into half guard.
Gordon is trying to get back to full guard.
Anderson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gordon gets full guard.
Gordon is adopting a defensive guard.
Anderson trying to control but Gordon is working from the bottom. #T9#
Gordon seems keen to control Anderson's posture.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Gordon keeps moving.
Anderson passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (5) vs (5) Gordon
Anderson wants to control but Gordon is keeping him busy.
Gordon wants to control but Anderson postures up.
Anderson controlling the position from side mount. #T10#
Anderson moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Anderson (7) vs (5) Gordon
Gordon bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (7) vs (7) Gordon
Anderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gordon is stalling in the full guard.
Anderson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Anderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T11#
Gordon stays in close to Anderson's body and controls the position.
Anderson trying to keep a closed guard but Gordon is proving a slippery customer.
Anderson managing to control the position.
Gordon looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Anderson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gordon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Anderson is trying to keep Gordon in close.
#T12#
Gordon preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Anderson has his foot on Gordon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gordon works his way back into a safe position though.
Anderson being controlled here, momentarily.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Gordon.
More stalling from Gordon.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully. #T13#
Anderson looking to control.
Anderson wants to improve his position but instead Gordon has moved into half guard.
Gordon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Anderson is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gordon is pressing down on Anderson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Anderson is holding on for now. #T14#
Gordon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Anderson is looking to control Gordon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anderson avoid being mounted?
Anderson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Anderson wants to sweep here but Gordon controlling him for the moment.
Anderson is working hard here to advance position.
Gordon postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Anderson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gordon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gordon wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Anderson gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Anderson takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
A very excited looking Nick Anderson 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 208 McCain vs Feet
Date: Oct 01, 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Nick Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gael Boone!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Boone tries to score a power double leg takedown but Anderson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Boone somewhat.#TD#
Anderson gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anderson (2) vs (0) Boone
Anderson moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (5) vs (0) Boone#SUB#
Anderson in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Boone is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nick Anderson!
Our winner, Nick Anderson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 11, 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 2 wins and 0 losses; Khabib Nurmagomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Nick Anderson!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Steven Brown.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Anderson looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nurmagomedov (0) vs (2) Anderson
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nurmagomedov is keeping the position for now.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurmagomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Nurmagomedov is keeping the position.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position here.
Nurmagomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Nurmagomedov keeps moving.
Anderson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Anderson looking to sit in guard and control but Nurmagomedov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurmagomedov (2) vs (2) Anderson
Anderson is trying to keep Nurmagomedov in close.
Nurmagomedov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Anderson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nurmagomedov has picked Anderson up and slammed him! Anderson can't keep hold of the triangle and Nurmagomedov manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Nurmagomedov (5) vs (2) Anderson#T2#
Anderson tries to bench press Nurmagomedov off him but Nurmagomedov keeps the position.
Anderson tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Nurmagomedov (7) vs (2) Anderson
Anderson tries to reverse the position but Nurmagomedov maintains control.
Nurmagomedov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Anderson is looking to improve his position but Nurmagomedov isn't that keen on the idea.
Nurmagomedov controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Nurmagomedov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Anderson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Anderson is working to get back to half guard.
Nurmagomedov controlling the pace for now.
Anderson is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
Anderson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nurmagomedov avoids the attempt from Anderson to control.
Anderson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Nurmagomedov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson tries to get to full guard but Nurmagomedov has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5##SUB2#
Anderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Anderson is looking to control Nurmagomedov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anderson avoid being mounted?
Anderson gets full guard.
Anderson is trying to control the position but Nurmagomedov postures up. #SUB2#
Anderson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nurmagomedov passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nurmagomedov (10) vs (2) Anderson
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T6#
Anderson is looking for a sweep.
Anderson struggling a bit here.
Nurmagomedov happy to just control the position for now.
You can see the frustration on Anderson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Anderson tries to control but Nurmagomedov manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Nurmagomedov (13) vs (2) Anderson
Anderson is in bad spot here.
#T7#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Nurmagomedov keeps control of the position as Anderson tries to break free.
Nurmagomedov gets his hands free as Anderson looks to control.
Anderson is really stuck here.
Nurmagomedov gets his hands free as Anderson looks to control.
Anderson tries to escape but Nurmagomedov has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T8#
What can Anderson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Anderson trying to control the position but Nurmagomedov manages to sink in the hooks.
Nurmagomedov biding his time, controlling Anderson.
Anderson trying to control the action but Nurmagomedov just sinks the hooks in.
Good control from Nurmagomedov.
Anderson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T9#
Nurmagomedov biding his time, looking for the opening.
Nurmagomedov not allowing Anderson to control his hands.
Nurmagomedov keeps control of the position as Anderson tries to break free.
Anderson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Nurmagomedov controlling well, preventing Anderson from escaping the position.
#T10#
Nurmagomedov controls the action.
Anderson rolls, trying to escape but Nurmagomedov keeps control of the position.
Nurmagomedov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Anderson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T11#
Anderson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nurmagomedov's guard. Nice work there by Anderson.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurmagomedov (13) vs (4) Anderson
Anderson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Nurmagomedov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurmagomedov (15) vs (4) Anderson
Anderson wants to control the position but Nurmagomedov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Anderson is looking for a sweep. Nurmagomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nurmagomedov is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Anderson with the active half guard here but Nurmagomedov passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nurmagomedov (18) vs (4) Anderson#T12#
Anderson stops Nurmagomedov from passing to mount.
Anderson struggling a bit here.
Anderson trying to remain calm as Nurmagomedov controls from the top position.
Nurmagomedov working away.
Nurmagomedov controls the position. #T13#
Nurmagomedov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Anderson is looking to reverse the position.
Anderson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Nurmagomedov presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Nurmagomedov (20) vs (4) Anderson
Nurmagomedov content just to control the position here.
Anderson tries to hold on but Nurmagomedov postures up.#T14#
Anderson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Anderson wants to hold on but Nurmagomedov pushes him away.
Nurmagomedov controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson is trying desperately to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nurmagomedov takes the fight on points by 20 to 4.
Our winner, Khabib Nurmagomedov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 03, 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 1 wins and 0 losses; Nick Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Magnus Herlin!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Anderson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anderson (2) vs (0) Herlin
Herlin wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy.
Herlin controlling the position well.
Anderson controlling the action here.
Anderson wants to free his trapped foot but Herlin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herlin is trying to get back to full guard.
Anderson moves into full mount! Herlin won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (5) vs (0) Herlin
Herlin is trying to escape the mount.
#T1#
Herlin is still trying to improve position.
Anderson fails to take his opponent's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herlin tries to hold on but Anderson postures up.
Anderson content just to control the position here.
Anderson wants to control the pace but Herlin is squirming around nicely.
Herlin is looking to get to half guard.
Anderson manages to capitalize on a mistake by Herlin to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Anderson (8) vs (0) Herlin
Anderson controlling well, preventing Herlin from escaping the position.
#T2#
Herlin looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Herlin is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Anderson tries to get the hooks in deep but Herlin pushed the leg off.
Anderson keeps control of the position as Herlin tries to break free.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Anderson trying to control.
Anderson is hanging on to Herlin's back as he tries to escape.
Herlin is keeping busy.
You can see the frustration on Herlin's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Anderson is looking to control Herlin but Herlin is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Anderson keeps control of the position as Herlin tries to break free.
#T3##SUB#
Anderson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Herlin defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Anderson tightening his grip on Herlin, looking for the choke.
Herlin is in bad spot here.
A lull in the action here.
Anderson is riding his opponent, not letting Herlin buck him off.
Herlin tries to escape the position.
#T4#
Anderson is not going to allow Herlin to sit and survive in this position.
Anderson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Herlin.#SUB#
Herlin fending off the submission attempt from Anderson.
Herlin rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Anderson in particular looking to stall.#T5#
Anderson is keen to just control but Herlin is a slippery customer.
Anderson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Anderson wants to free his trapped foot but Herlin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson is taking a breather. Herlin 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.
Anderson is thwarting Herlin's attempts to control the position.
Anderson is trying to control the action in half guard but Herlin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T6#
Anderson controlling the action here.
Herlin tries to get to full guard but Anderson has control of the leg.
Anderson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Herlin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Herlin.#SUB2#
Herlin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Herlin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Anderson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Herlin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Anderson controls the pace.#T7#
Anderson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Herlin 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.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Herlin keeps moving. #SUB2#
Anderson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Anderson content to stall in guard here.
Anderson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Herlin for as long as he can get away with.#T8#
Herlin keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Herlin wants to control but Anderson passes easily into half guard.
Herlin is looking for a sweep. Anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Herlin wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy.
Anderson trying to mount his opponent but Herlin defends it.
Anderson controlling the pace.
Herlin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T9#
Anderson is thwarting Herlin's attempts to control the position.
Anderson moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (11) vs (0) Herlin
Herlin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Anderson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Anderson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Anderson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T10#
Herlin is looking for a sweep. Anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Herlin is trying to maintain the position but Anderson is very close to passing his half guard.
Herlin tries to get to full guard but Anderson has control of the leg.
Anderson wants to free his trapped foot but Herlin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Anderson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Anderson is trying to control. Herlin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Herlin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Anderson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Anderson's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Anderson (11) vs (4) Herlin#SUB2#
Herlin working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Anderson is really stuck here.
#T11##SUB2#
Herlin has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Herlin working for the choke. #SUB2#
Herlin is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Anderson wants to control his opponent's hands but Herlin gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Herlin looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Herlin looking for the RNC.
Anderson is in bad spot here.
Anderson turns into Herlin and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (13) vs (4) Herlin
Herlin looking for a sweep. Not yet Herlin, not yet. #T12#
Anderson 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.
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Herlin is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Herlin has his foot on Anderson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Anderson works his way back into a safe position though.
Herlin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Anderson controls the pace.
Herlin is trying to control the position but Anderson postures up.
Anderson stopping the sweep attempt from Herlin.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Herlin is keeping the position.
Herlin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (13) vs (6) Herlin#T13#
Herlin wants to pass the guard but Anderson is defending well.
Anderson is controlling Herlin's trapped leg to prevent Herlin from advancing to side control.
Anderson trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Herlin manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (13) vs (9) Herlin
Herlin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Anderson is looking to improve his position but Herlin isn't that keen on the idea.
Anderson tries to hold on but Herlin pushes him away. #T14##SUB2#
Herlin is working for a guillotine from mount but Anderson frees his head quite easily.
Herlin prevents Anderson from getting the reversal.
Anderson is squirming around, avoiding Herlin's attempts to control the action.
Anderson is working to get back to half guard.
Anderson is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson regains half guard.#SUB2#
Herlin is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Anderson to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson takes the fight on points by 13 to 9.
A victorious Nick Anderson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
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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