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Event:
AWC 2021 Finals Rd 2 C
Date: Jun 02, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Alexander closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Von Slackenfuchs did well to prevent Alexander getting side control.#SUB#
Alexander seems to be working for a kimura but Von Slackenfuchs defends the submission attempt.
Von Slackenfuchs felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Alexander looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Alexander connects with a nice short shot to Von Slackenfuchs's temple.
Von Slackenfuchs gets back to full guard.
Alexander is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Beasties that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Von Slackenfuchs controlling Alexander's posture.
Alexander throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Von Slackenfuchs's head.
Von Slackenfuchs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alexander lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Von Slackenfuchs keeping moving, preventing Alexander from controlling successfully.
Von Slackenfuchs tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Alexander is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Alexander has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Von Slackenfuchs wants to sweep but no luck.
Alexander scoring with some ground and pound.
Von Slackenfuchs controls Alexander momentarily but Alexander frees himself.
Von Slackenfuchs 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.
Alexander pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Von Slackenfuchs is keeping the position for now.
Alexander throwing strikes but missing.
Alexander looking to pass the guard.
Von Slackenfuchs trying to control the position.
#T2#
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.
Alexander stands up over Von Slackenfuchs, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Von Slackenfuchs is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Alexander has hold of Von Slackenfuchs's hands but Von Slackenfuchs slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#CUT2#It looks like Gretchen Alexander has been cut.
Alexander has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Von Slackenfuchs is working away from the top position though.
Von Slackenfuchs thows a huge punch but Alexander dodges it nicely.
Von Slackenfuchs throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Alexander tries to get to full guard but Von Slackenfuchs has control of the leg.
Alexander is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Slackenfuchs throws a strike but Alexander avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Von Slackenfuchs in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Alexander working a defensive guard here.
Von Slackenfuchs throws a big right hand that misses.
Von Slackenfuchs throwing strikes from guard but Alexander blocks nicely.
Von Slackenfuchs with a flurry of punches that miss.
Von Slackenfuchs wants to get up but he can't break Alexander's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Von Slackenfuchs with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Von Slackenfuchs postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Von Slackenfuchs is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Von Slackenfuchs postures up in Alexander's guard and throws a big left but Alexander blocks it.
Alexander working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Von Slackenfuchs.
Von Slackenfuchs stands and throws Alexander's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Von Slackenfuchs scores with punches from side control. #T4#
An elbow from Von Slackenfuchs crashes against the mat.
Von Slackenfuchs working the strikes but Alexander uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Von Slackenfuchs thows a huge punch but Alexander dodges it nicely.
Alexander keeping hold of Von Slackenfuchs's head, controlling as best he can.
Von Slackenfuchs throwing shots but Alexander is blocking nicely.
Von Slackenfuchs thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Alexander's head.
Alexander is not content to let Von Slackenfuchs control the position.
Alexander avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Von Slackenfuchs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Von Slackenfuchs not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Von Slackenfuchs missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Von Slackenfuchs lands strikes from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Heinrich Von Slackenfuchs will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gretchen Alexander's cut.
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.#R2#
Alexander on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT2#Gretchen Alexander's cut is getting worse.
Von Slackenfuchs misses the body punch
enabling Alexander to counter with a crisp jab.
Von Slackenfuchs ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Alexander shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD#
Alexander manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Von Slackenfuchs on his heels. He'll look to pass Von Slackenfuchs's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB2#
Alexander avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alexander preventing the sweep.
Von Slackenfuchs controls Alexander momentarily but Alexander frees himself.
Alexander keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Von Slackenfuchs's head.
Alexander content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Von Slackenfuchs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alexander keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Von Slackenfuchs's head.#T1#
Alexander lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Alexander wants to control from the top but Von Slackenfuchs keeps moving.
Von Slackenfuchs is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Von Slackenfuchs not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Von Slackenfuchs misses with a head shot. Alexander uses the momentum to regain guard.
Von Slackenfuchs throws a strike but Alexander rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Von Slackenfuchs is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Alexander showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Von Slackenfuchs is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Von Slackenfuchs is keen to just control but Alexander is a slippery customer.
Von Slackenfuchs missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Von Slackenfuchs missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Von Slackenfuchs not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Von Slackenfuchs not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Von Slackenfuchs sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Alexander defending well though.
Von Slackenfuchs is trying to control the action in half guard but Alexander is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Alexander wants to improve his position but Von Slackenfuchs is controlling well.
Alexander taking some punishment here, with Von Slackenfuchs in his half guard. #T3#
Alexander trying to control here.
Von Slackenfuchs landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Alexander regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Von Slackenfuchs.
Alexander working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Von Slackenfuchs.
Von Slackenfuchs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Von Slackenfuchs missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Von Slackenfuchs postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Von Slackenfuchs is in close to Alexander's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Von Slackenfuchs throwing strikes but missing.
Von Slackenfuchs keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Alexander's head.#T4#
Von Slackenfuchs landing with the ground and pound. #CUT2#Gretchen Alexander's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Alexander looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Von Slackenfuchs postures up and lands a big shot to Alexander's brow. #CUT2#Jeez, Gretchen Alexander's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Gretchen Alexander's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Heinrich Von Slackenfuchs!
After winning the bout, Heinrich Von Slackenfuchs thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
AWC 2021 Finals Rd 1 C
Date: May 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Alexander ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Quaach moves away.
Alexander takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Alexander goes for a double leg but Quaach avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Quaach continues to drive forward.
Alexander blocks the elbow strike.
A shot in the inside from Quaach.
Quaach throws an elbow but it misses.
Alexander tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Quaach just stands there and leans against the cage.
Quaach lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Quaach.
A body shot lands from Quaach.
Alexander managing to block the knees to the body from Quaach.
Quaach throws an elbow but it misses.
Alexander avoids the elbow strike from Quaach, against the cage.
Quaach with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Quaach trying to land knees to the body.
Quaach tries a knee to the head but Alexander blocks it.
#T1#
A short body shot lands from Quaach as the two fighters clinch.
Quaach lands an elbow that stopped Alexander in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#It looks like Gretchen Alexander has been cut.
Quaach missing with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Quaach obliges.
Quaach scores with a hook to the body.
Alexander is breathing heavily.
Quaach tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Quaach scores with a shot to the side of Alexander's head.
Quaach is pushing Alexander up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Quaach lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
Alexander avoiding damage as Quaach throws knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Quaach creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Quaach throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alexanders head. #T2#
Quaach lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quaach lands an elbow that stopped Alexander in his tracks for a moment.
Quaach cracks Alexander with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Quaach breaks the clinch.
Tran Quaach is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alexander looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Alexander misses with a wild body shot.
Quaach throws out a counter right but Alexander avoids it with no problem.
Quaach punishes Alexander's body with a nice straight punch.
Alexander avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Quaach.#CUT2#Gretchen Alexander's cut is getting worse.
Quaach cracks Alexander on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Alexander falls backwards against the cage. Quaach follows up with more strikes that drop Alexander to his knees. Quaach keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Alexander! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tran Quaach! |
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Event:
AWC Group A - Rd 5
Date: Apr 27, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Quaach gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Alexander to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Alexander tries to free his leg and advance position but Quaach is retaining full guard.
Alexander keeps trying to improve his position.
Alexander working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Alexander looking to pass the guard.
Quaach avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Quaach has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Quaach swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alexander is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Alexander throwing strikes from guard but Quaach blocks nicely. #T1#
Quaach utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alexander's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Quaach misses with a straight right.
Alexander has his takedown stuffed
and Alexander takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alexander swings widly with a right hand
and Quaach counters with a nice uppercut.
Alexander throws a poor cross that misses
and Quaach makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#TD2#
Alexander changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Quaach looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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. #T2#
Alexander advances to mount.
Alexander working Quaach over with strikes here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexander controlling from the full mount.
Alexander throws some wild stikes that Quaach manages to avoid easily.
Alexander throws some wild stikes that Quaach manages to avoid easily.
Quaach holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Alexander tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Alexander has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Alexander with the ground and pound from mount.
Alexander throwing strikes here but Quaach is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Alexander working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T3#
Alexander dominating with strikes here.
A nice elbow there by Alexander.
Quaach is in a horrible position here. Alexander smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Alexander breaks from Quaach's wrist control and lands an elbow.
My spies in Beasties inform me that Alexander has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Poor strikes thrown by Alexander there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Alexander controlling the pace for now.
Alexander in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Alexander breaks from Quaach's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Alexander looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Alexander cracks Quaach with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alexander misses with a head shot.
Alexander controlling the pace for now.
Alexander working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Alexander punishing his opponent with strikes.
Alexander landing strikes, looking to finish!
Alexander landing strikes from the mount and Quaach is in trouble!
Alexander working Quaach over with strikes here.
Alexander tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Alexander wants to finish this one by submission but Quaach is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Alexander.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gretchen Alexander dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Alexander closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Quaach's guard.
Quaach preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alexander throws a strike but Quaach rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Alexander is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Quaach is aware though and is defending well.
Quaach trying to control but Alexander is working from the bottom.
Alexander 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Alexander working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Quaach doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Quaach manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Alexander is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexander lands strikes from half guard.
Quaach on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gretchen Alexander has got the better of the ground game so far.
Alexander not doing much here.
Alexander thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
Alexander is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Alexander missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Alexander is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Alexander lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Alexander is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Alexander has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ground and pound from Alexander. #T3#
Alexander throwing shots but Quaach is blocking nicely.
Quaach taking some punishment here, with Alexander in his half guard.
Alexander not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Quaach won't allow Alexander to pass to mount.
Alexander content to control rather than advance.
Alexander lands with a punch from half guard.
Alexander is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Alexander is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Alexander missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Alexander is nestled in close to Quaach, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Alexander maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Quaach could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Alexander has cracked it and Quaach is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Alexander!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gretchen Alexander! |
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Event:
AWC Group A - Rd 3
Date: Mar 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Alexander misses with a takedown attempt - Widenose sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Alexander throws a big shot that misses.
Widenose tries for a takedown but Alexander sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Widenose manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Alexander on his heels. He'll look to pass Alexander's guard now, I'm sure.
Widenose postures up.
Widenose wants to pass the guard but Alexander is keeping the position.
Widenose won't allow Alexander to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Alexander looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Widenose passes into side control.
Alexander tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Widenose presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Widenose is looking to work his way around to Alexander's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Widenose can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alexander is looking to escape.
Alexander working to try and regain half guard.
Widenose trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Alexander on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Alexander tries to get out of the position.
Widenose might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Alexander haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T3#
Alexander is desperately trying to improve his position but Widenose has a good base and remains in mount.
Widenose tries to take his opponent's back but Alexander turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work.
Alexander throwing strikes from guard but Widenose blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Widenose working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Alexander has passed into half guard!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexander scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4#
Widenose keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Alexander throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Widenose is not content to let Alexander control the position.
Widenose tries to roll over but Alexander keeps him under control.
Widenose has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Alexander slips a nice elbow through Widenose's hands, connecting with Widenose's forehead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Alexander is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Widenose has managed to free his arm - good work.
Alexander trying to control from Widenose's half guard. Widenose has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
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 Gretchen Alexander will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Alexander misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Widenose closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Alexander quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Widenose looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Alexander trying to control but Widenose postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T1#
Alexander tries to roll over but Widenose keeps him under control.
Alexander is working hard here to advance position.
Widenose wants to pass to mount but Alexander is defending the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Alexander tries to get to full guard but Widenose has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD2#
Widenose shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Alexander tries to kick Widenose off in order to stand up. Widenose Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Widenose has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alexander is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Widenose trying to control the position but Alexander is working away. #T3##SUB2#
Widenose is trying to get an arm triangle but Alexander is defending well.
Widenose wants to control but Alexander is keeping him busy.
Alexander wants to control but Widenose postures up.#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.
Alexander bucks up and tries to throw Widenose off but instead Widenose has got his back!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Widenose has his arm under Alexander's chin here. Game over son! Widenose squeezes tightly and Alexander is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bofur Widenose!
During a confident post fight interview, Bofur Widenose thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
AWC Group A - Rd 2
Date: Mar 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Alexander misses the jab.#TD#
Alexander shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Demirci's guard.
Demirci has momentary wrist control but Alexander slips an elbow through the middle.
Alexander is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Alexander trying to move into half guard but instead Demirci has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Demirci trying to control but Alexander is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Demirci drops back looking for a leg! Alexander is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alexander manages to kick Demirci off! Demirci jumps back into Alexander's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander wants to improve his position but instead Demirci has moved into half guard.
#T1##SUB2#
Demirci is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Demirci wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alexander keeps working. #SUB2#
Demirci seems to be looking for submissions.
Demirci is keen to just control but Alexander is a slippery customer.
Alexander trying to control but Demirci postures up.
Alexander is controlling Demirci's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Alexander is not content to let Demirci control the position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Alexander manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Alexander is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Demirci trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexander is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alexander 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.
Alexander is working hard here to advance position.
Demirci trying to control but Alexander is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3##TD2#
Alexander gets caught napping as Demirci dives in and scores a takedown. Alexander manages to retain guard.
Alexander wants to get back to his feet but Demirci passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Alexander trying to control but Demirci postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Demirci is pressing down on Alexander's thigh, looking to free his foot. Alexander is holding on for now.
Alexander is trying to stand.
#T4#
Demirci wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alexander keeps working.
Alexander is looking to improve his position.
Demirci is keen to just control but Alexander is a slippery customer.
Alexander preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Demirci wants to take a breather but Alexander is having none of it. #SUB#
Alexander is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Demirci pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Demirci is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alexander doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Demirci.
The fighters are battling for position here. Alexander manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Omer Demirci will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Alexander scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Demirci manages to get back to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Alexander connects with a nice short shot to Demirci's temple.
Demirci won't allow Alexander to pass to mount.
Alexander looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Alexander is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Demirci has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alexander is working away from the top position though.
Alexander scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Demirci looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demirci on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Demirci looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gretchen Alexander overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1##SUB2#
Demirci looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Alexander there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Demirci has hold of Alexander's hands but Alexander slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Demirci is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alexander pulls his head out easily.
Demirci is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alexander trying to pass the guard but Demirci defending well.
Alexander looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
Alexander lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Alexander takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Alexander seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Demirci does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Alexander in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Alexander is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Demirci doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Alexander.
Demirci manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Demirci looking for a triangle here. Alexander is fighting it but it looks tight! Demirci pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Alexander is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Omer Demirci! |
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Event:
AWC Group A - Rd 1
Date: Feb 14, 2021 |
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Alexander looks to throw the jab but Cosce is out of range.
Cosce uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alexander.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cosce looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cosce wants to clinch up but Alexander keeps it at a distance.
Cosce scores with a one two! Alexander had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#It looks like Gretchen Alexander has been cut.#TD#
Cosce fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Alexander to the ground. Cosce is now in Alexander's guard.
Alexander trying to control the position.
Alexander lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Alexander works over Cosce with some ground and pound from guard.
Alexander looking to pass the guard.
Alexander slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Nice strikes from Alexander there.
Alexander lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Alexander looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Alexander connects with a nice short shot to Cosce's temple.
Alexander lands strikes from half guard.
Cosce knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Alexander on the ground.
Cosce is looking for a sweep. Alexander is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alexander is trying to control the action in half guard but Cosce is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Alexander has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cosce is trying to get back to full guard.
Alexander wants to free his trapped foot but Cosce is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Cosce blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alexander.
Alexander looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cosce with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexander looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cosce with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Alexander.
Cosce on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Alexander is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cosce doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Alexander.
Alexander working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Alexander lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Alexander thows a huge punch but Cosce dodges it nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Alexander lands a nice short elbow.#ROC2#Cosce is rocked!#SUB2#
Alexander is trying for a kimura here. Cosce looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Alexander wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gretchen Alexander! |
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