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Event:
TWGC 43 (205lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Eldar Kurtanidze! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Josh Naylor!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Naylor pushes Kurtanidze up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Kurtanidze has Naylor pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kurtanidze pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Naylor tumbling to the mat - Kurtanidze dives into Naylor's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kurtanidze (2) vs (0) Naylor#SUB2#
Naylor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kurtanidze doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kurtanidze manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kurtanidze tries to free his leg and advance position but Naylor is retaining full guard.
Kurtanidze sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kurtanidze stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Naylor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurtanidze stopping the sweep attempt from Naylor.
Kurtanidze is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Kurtanidze 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. #T1#
Kurtanidze stays in close to Naylor's body and controls the position.
Kurtanidze pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Naylor is keeping the position for now.
Kurtanidze is pushing down on Naylor's leg trying to pass to half guard. Naylor is fighting to maintain full guard but Kurtanidze has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2#
Kurtanidze seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kurtanidze seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Naylor for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Kurtanidze is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Naylor makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Naylor.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kurtanidze is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Naylor can't keep his opponent in guard - Kurtanidze advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3#
Kurtanidze is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Naylor! Score +3 for passing guard: Kurtanidze (5) vs (0) Naylor
Naylor is looking to get to half guard.
Kurtanidze controlling the pace for now.
Naylor is trying to escape the mount but Kurtanidze keeps good control and instead manages to take Naylor's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kurtanidze (8) vs (0) Naylor#SUB#
Kurtanidze is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Naylor is defending well though. Kurtanidze let's go of the attempt for now.
Naylor tries to escape but Kurtanidze has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kurtanidze trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Naylor doesn't escape.
Naylor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kurtanidze. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
I really don't envy Naylor right now.
#SUB#
Kurtanidze working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Naylor is doing well to defend. Kurtanidze seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Naylor is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eldar Kurtanidze! |
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Event:
TWGC 43 (205lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 23, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Josh Naylor! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Marcos Antonio!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Antonio gets tackled into the cage by Naylor. Naylor maintains the clinch. #TD#
Naylor gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Antonio regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Naylor (2) vs (0) Antonio
Naylor showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Antonio working for a triangle but Naylor defends it easily.
Naylor postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naylor tries to free his leg and advance position but Antonio is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Antonio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Naylor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Naylor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Antonio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1#
Naylor not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Antonio can't keep his opponent in guard - Naylor advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Naylor content to control rather than advance.
Antonio wants to improve his position but Naylor is controlling well.
#T2#
Well, if Naylor is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Antonio slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Naylor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Antonio is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Antonio has his foot on Naylor's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Naylor works his way back into a safe position though.
Antonio seems keen to control Naylor's posture.#T3#
Naylor wants to pass the guard but Antonio is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Antonio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Naylor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Naylor controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4##SUB2#
Antonio has his foot on Naylor's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Naylor works his way back into a safe position though.
Naylor is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Naylor trying to control but Antonio is working from the bottom.
Naylor has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T5#
Naylor 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.
Naylor has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Naylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Antonio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Antonio is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Naylor trying to control but Antonio is working from the bottom. #T6#
Naylor is pushing down on Antonio's leg trying to pass to half guard. Antonio is fighting to maintain full guard but Naylor has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Antonio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Naylor is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Antonio defends it well.
Naylor slows the pace down in half guard. #T7#
Antonio is looking to improve his position.
Antonio trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Naylor is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Antonio is refusing to be controlled, as Naylor sits in half guard. #T8#
Naylor content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Antonio is trying to control but can't.
Naylor trying to control from Antonio's half guard. Antonio has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Antonio keeping full guard, as Naylor tries to pass. #T9##SUB2#
Antonio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Naylor sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T10#
Naylor'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.
Naylor trying to control but Antonio is working from the bottom.
Naylor slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Naylor (5) vs (0) Antonio
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Antonio is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T11##SUB#
Naylor thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Naylor tries to move into full mount but can't pass Antonio's legs.
Naylor 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 Antonio's shoulder. That is not cool.
Antonio is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T12#
Naylor is looking to take a break and control but Antonio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Antonio is looking for a sweep.
Naylor working away.
Naylor wants to control but Antonio is keeping him busy.
Antonio tries to buck Naylor off but Naylor is having none of it.#T13#
Naylor trying to control the position but Antonio is working away.
Antonio is trying to improve his position.
Naylor tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Naylor is looking to take a break and control but Antonio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Antonio tries to bench press Naylor off him but Naylor keeps the position. #T14##SUB#
Naylor is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Antonio knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Naylor tries to advance to mount but can't.
Naylor wants to control but Antonio is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Naylor happy to just control the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Naylor takes the fight on points by 5 to 0. |
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