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Event:
TWGC 42 (185lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ramazan Adaev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Alex Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Taro Takaoka and Shirou Masuda.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Anderson closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Adaev is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Anderson can't fight it off and eventually Adaev manages to take the fight to the floor. Anderson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Adaev (2) vs (0) Anderson
Adaev advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Adaev (5) vs (0) Anderson#SUB#
Adaev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Anderson, who protects the arm well.
Anderson can't do much from the bottom here.
Anderson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Adaev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Adaev working away.#T1##SUB#
Adaev tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Adaev has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Anderson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Adaev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Anderson sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Adaev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Anderson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Adaev. #SUB#
Adaev is looking for a kimura but Anderson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Adaev to get the leverage.
Adaev has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Anderson is looking for a sweep. Adaev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anderson is refusing to be controlled, as Adaev sits in half guard. #T2#
Anderson wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Adaev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Anderson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Adaev pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Adaev wants to work for an arm triangle but Anderson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Adaev working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Anderson's thigh. Anderson counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Adaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB#
Adaev drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Anderson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Adaev has Anderson in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Adaev (5) vs (2) Anderson
Adaev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Adaev 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Adaev working for a triangle but Anderson defends it easily.
#T4#
Anderson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Adaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Adaev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anderson defends well.
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Adaev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anderson slips nicely into half guard.#T5#
Anderson trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Adaev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Adaev looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Adaev tries to get to full guard but Anderson has control of the leg.
Anderson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Let's hope that Anderson 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.#T6#
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Adaev is defending well. #SUB2#
Anderson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Adaev has managed to free his arm - good work.
Anderson wants to control but Adaev is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Adaev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Anderson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Adaev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Adaev is keeping the position.#T7#
Adaev managing to control the position.
Anderson is pushing down on Adaev's leg trying to pass to half guard. Adaev is fighting to maintain full guard but Anderson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Adaev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Anderson wants to work for an arm triangle but Adaev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Anderson is thwarting Adaev's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Adaev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T8##SUB#
Adaev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anderson pulls his head out easily.
Adaev gets back to full guard.
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Adaev is retaining full guard.
Anderson trying to control but Adaev is working from the bottom.
Anderson pushing down on Adaev's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Adaev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anderson pulls his head out easily.
Anderson passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Adaev (5) vs (5) Anderson
Anderson trying to control but Adaev is having none of it.
Adaev is looking to get to half guard.#T9#
Anderson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Anderson wants to take his opponent's back but Adaev doesn't allow it.
Adaev is trying to escape the mount.
Adaev tries to lock up and control but Anderson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Anderson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Anderson trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T10#
Anderson controlling from the full mount.
Anderson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Adaev is looking to escape.
Adaev tries to reverse the position but Anderson maintains control.
Anderson wants to control the pace but Adaev is squirming around nicely.
Anderson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Adaev is desperately trying to improve his position but Anderson has a good base and remains in mount.#T11#
Adaev tries to hold on but Anderson postures up.
Anderson wants to take Adaev's back here but Adaev is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Anderson controlling from mount.
Adaev gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Anderson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Anderson stalling. #SUB#
Adaev actively working from the bottom here.#T12#
Adaev is not content to let Anderson control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Adaev wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Adaev is looking to improve his position.
Adaev wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Anderson trying to mount his opponent but Adaev defends it.
Anderson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Adaev is looking for a sweep. Anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anderson trying to control the pace. #T13#
Adaev moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Adaev is looking for a triangle but Anderson pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Adaev is looking for a triangle here but Anderson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Adaev (5) vs (8) Anderson
Adaev is breathing heavily.
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adaev keeps working.
Anderson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Adaev tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T14##SUB2#
Anderson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Adaev rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Anderson's guard! Nice work there by Adaev! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Adaev (7) vs (8) Anderson
Adaev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Adaev passes Anderson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Anderson wants to get back to full guard.
Adaev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anderson keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Adaev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson wins on points by 8 to 7. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Anderson misses with a double jab
enabling Nunez to counter with a crisp jab.
Nunez slips a straight right by Anderson.
Sloppy strikes from Anderson. Those never looked like landing.
Anderson throws a combination that misses
and Nunez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anderson throws a poor cross that misses
and Nunez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nunez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Anderson has time to react.
Anderson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nunez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Anderson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nunez is pawing at Anderson, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Anderson's nose. Anderson is badly hurt! Nunez pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Anderson tries desperately to hold on but Nunez is relentless in his assault! As Anderson receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Nunez away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darius Nunez!
Darius Nunez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 13, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Valdo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Anderson was covering up waiting for the punch and Valdo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Valdo scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Anderson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Valdo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Valdo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Anderson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Valdo defends well.
Valdo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Anderson's head.
Anderson wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Valdo is in close to Anderson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Valdo won't allow Anderson to sweep him here.
Valdo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Valdo scoring with some ground and pound.
Valdo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Valdo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Anderson's head.
Valdo landing some decent shots from guard.
Valdo is in close to Anderson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Valdo landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Anderson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Valdo lands a couple of digs.
Valdo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Valdo is sitting in close to Anderson's body. Anderson has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Valdo is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Valdo is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Anderson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alex Anderson! |
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