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Event:
TWGC 41 (265lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Saul Goodman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Elix Juarez!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Juarez dives in for a single leg takedown but Goodman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Juarez is defended easily by Goodman.#CL#
Goodman moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Goodman gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Juarez regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goodman (2) vs (0) Juarez
Goodman 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.
Goodman is pushing down on Juarez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Juarez is fighting to maintain full guard but Goodman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Goodman wants to pass to mount but Juarez is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juarez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Goodman is stalling in the full guard.
Juarez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1##SUB2#
Juarez throws his legs up looking for a submission but Goodman uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Goodman (5) vs (0) Juarez
Juarez is trying to get back to half guard.
Juarez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Goodman's best efforts.
Goodman uses his free foot to push down on Juarez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Juarez. Score +3 for passing guard: Goodman (8) vs (0) Juarez
Goodman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Juarez is trying to reverse the position but instead Goodman has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Goodman (11) vs (0) Juarez#T2#
Goodman has good solid back control here.
Goodman has the hooks in. Juarez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Goodman not allowing Juarez to control his hands.
Juarez can't escape the position.
Juarez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Goodman has good solid back control here.
Juarez is trying to break free.
#T3#
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.
I really don't envy Juarez right now.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Juarez tries to escape the position.
Goodman really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Juarez.#T4#
Juarez is in bad spot here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
What can Juarez do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
I really don't envy Juarez right now.
#T5#
Juarez keeps trying to improve his position.
Goodman trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Juarez doesn't escape.
You can see the frustration on Juarez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T6#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juarez is still trying to improve position.
Goodman biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T7#
Juarez tries to escape the position.
Goodman controls the action.
Juarez tries to escape the position.
Juarez turns into Goodman and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goodman (11) vs (2) Juarez
Juarez should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T8#
Juarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Goodman keeping moving, preventing Juarez from controlling successfully.
Juarez is looking to pass into half guard but Goodman pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Goodman is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goodman (13) vs (2) Juarez#SUB2#
Juarez has an active guard here but Goodman has managed to pass into half guard.
Juarez is looking to improve his position.
Goodman is controlling the pace.
#T9#
Goodman trying to pass the guard but Juarez defending well.
Goodman prevents Juarez from improving his position.
Juarez trying to control but Goodman postures up.
Juarez is looking to get back to full guard here but Goodman has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Goodman (16) vs (2) Juarez
Goodman is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Juarez's shoulder. That is not cool. #T10#
Juarez is looking to regain half guard here but Goodman keeps moving and retains side control.
Juarez seems a little lost for a moment, as Goodman dominates the positioning.
Juarez tries to buck Goodman off but Goodman is having none of it.#T11#
Goodman content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Goodman working away.
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.
Juarez struggling a bit here.
Juarez is trying to improve his position.
Juarez can't do much from the bottom here.
Juarez is trying to get back to half guard.#T12#
Juarez regains half guard.
Juarez wants to improve his position but Goodman is controlling well.
Goodman stalling.
Juarez tries to get to full guard but Goodman has control of the leg. #T13#
Juarez wants to get back to full guard but Goodman has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Goodman (19) vs (2) Juarez
Goodman controlling his opponent.
Juarez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Goodman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Juarez wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Goodman (22) vs (2) Juarez#T14#
Juarez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Goodman has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Juarez's body.
You can see the frustration on Juarez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Goodman slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juarez is in bad spot here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Goodman takes the fight on points by 22 to 2.
An out of breath and clearly excited Saul Goodman thanked FUClothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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