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TWGC 21 (205lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aloysius Martin Thesz (ranked 3194 p4p, 417 weight class) and Rafael Vieira (ranked 2863 p4p, 0 weight class). Vieira has chosen Machine Gun Kelly–Till I Die as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 10 losses; Aloysius Martin Thesz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Rafael Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Thesz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thesz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vieira is trying to trip Thesz. He has hold of a leg but Thesz is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Vieira persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thesz (0) vs (2) Vieira
Thesz has control of Vieira's left arm, preventing Vieira from doing any damage.
Thesz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thesz trying to control the position here.
Vieira drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Thesz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Vieira has Thesz in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thesz (2) vs (2) Vieira
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thesz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Vieira wants to sweep but no luck.
Thesz stands and throws Vieira's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Thesz (5) vs (2) Vieira
Thesz takes a little break here. Vieira wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Vieira sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Thesz wants to free his trapped foot but Vieira is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Thesz is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Vieira! Score +3 for passing guard: Thesz (8) vs (2) Vieira
Vieira wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Thesz (11) vs (2) Vieira
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thesz 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.
Thesz working for the choke.
Vieira 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.
Vieira is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Thesz.
Thesz controlling well, preventing Vieira from escaping the position.
Vieira is still trying to improve position.
Good control from Thesz.
Thesz'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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira tries to break free.
Thesz just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
We've been hearing good reports from Thesz's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Vieira wants to escape the position.
Thesz trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Vieira doesn't escape.
Thesz seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Vieira for as long as he can get away with.
Vieira trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thesz controlling from the back.
Vieira is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Thesz gets his way!
Thesz controls the position.
Thesz keeps control of the position as Vieira tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Thesz controlling the positon.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Thesz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Vieira is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Thesz off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Thesz is trying to stick to Vieira's back but Vieira is turning into Thesz. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Thesz's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Vieira. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thesz (11) vs (4) Vieira
Vieira advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Thesz (11) vs (7) Vieira
Thesz tries to improve position but can't.
Vieira thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vieira wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thesz, who protects the arm well.
Vieira is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thesz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Thesz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Vieira's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Thesz is pressing down on Vieira's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vieira stopping the sweep attempt from Thesz.
Vieira 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.
Vieira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thesz is keeping the position for now.
Thesz pulls Vieira in close to prevent any damage.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Thesz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vieira doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vieira manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vieira 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.
Thesz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thesz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vieira's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thesz (13) vs (7) Vieira
Thesz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vieira looking for a guillotine here but Thesz defends easily.
Thesz looking to pass the guard.
Thesz is working hard here to advance position.
Thesz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Vieira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thesz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thesz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thesz sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Thesz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vieira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vieira throws his legs up looking for a submission but Thesz uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Thesz (16) vs (7) Vieira
Vieira is looking to reverse the position.
Vieira trying to remain calm as Thesz controls from the top position.
Vieira tries to improve position but can't.
Thesz controls the position.
Vieira is looking for a sweep.
Thesz controls the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Vieira is looking for a sweep.
Thesz controlling the position from side mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Vieira gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Vieira trying to control from the bottom.
Thesz wants to free his trapped foot but Vieira is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Thesz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Vieira makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vieira.
Thesz stands and throws Vieira's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Thesz (19) vs (7) Vieira
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Thesz moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Vieira tries to improve position but can't.
Thesz controlling the position from side mount.
Thesz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vieira is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
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.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Vieira sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Vieira makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vieira.
Thesz passes into half guard.
Thesz passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Thesz (22) vs (7) Vieira
Vieira is trying desperately to improve position.
Thesz controlling his opponent.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Thesz.
Vieira stops Thesz from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Thesz controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vieira is squirming around, avoiding Thesz's attempts to control the action.
Thesz controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thesz takes the fight on points by 22 to 7.
Aloysius Martin Thesz thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brick Tamland (ranked 4085 p4p, 463 weight class) and Edwin Lucan (ranked 4037 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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 24 wins and 9 losses; Brick Tamland! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Edwin Lucan!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tamland gets a double leg takedown into Lucan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tamland (2) vs (0) Lucan
Lucan is looking for a triangle but Tamland pushes his legs off easily.
Lucan is trying to control the position but Tamland postures up.
Lucan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tamland is posturing up here but Lucan has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Tamland tries to roll out but it's too tight and Tamland has to tap! Slick submission there by Lucan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Edwin Lucan!
Edwin Lucan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alex Graves (ranked 7974 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aito Lager (ranked 20230 p4p, 0 weight class). Graves comes to the cage accompanied by London Calling. Lager has chosen Army Of The Pharaohs - Seven as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Alex Graves! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Aito Lager!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Graves shoots in but no luck this time.
Lager has closed the distance and engaged Graves in a clinch.
Graves decides to pull guard.
Lager trying to control but Graves is working from the bottom.
Lager got a little sloppy there for a moment and Graves has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lager has managed to get both his arms back between Graves's legs - danger averted.
Lager advances to half guard.
Lager is working for a submission of some sort.
Graves looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves looking for submissions off his back.
Lager passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Graves (0) vs (3) Lager
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lager passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Graves! Score +2 for reaching mount: Graves (0) vs (5) Lager
Lager looking to control but Graves is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Graves is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lager trying to control but Graves is having none of it.
We've been hearing good reports from Graves's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Graves is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lager swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Graves is now in Lager's guard. A big mistake from Lager there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Graves (2) vs (5) Lager
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lager looking to hit a scissor sweep but Graves is one step ahead there.
Graves 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.
Graves looking to pass the guard.
Lager working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Graves doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Graves manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lager working for a triangle but Graves defends it easily.
Graves got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lager has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Graves has managed to get both his arms back between Lager's legs - danger averted.
Graves advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Graves (5) vs (5) Lager
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Graves has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Graves tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lager's legs.
Lager is trying to control Graves's posture but Graves avoids it.
Graves is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lager has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lager tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Graves is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lager knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lager is looking to reverse the position.
Graves looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lager is trying to control Graves's posture but Graves avoids it.
Lager 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graves tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lager's legs.
Lager gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lager works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lager is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Graves tries to free his leg and advance position but Lager is retaining full guard.
Lager manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Graves manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Graves (5) vs (7) Lager
Lager trying to control the position from guard on top but Graves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Graves will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Graves looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Graves looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lager got a little sloppy there for a moment and Graves has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lager has managed to get both his arms back between Graves's legs - danger averted.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lager wants to pass the guard but Graves is keeping the position.
Graves looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Graves can't keep his opponent in guard - Lager advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Graves wants to get back to full guard.
Lager is pressing down on Graves's thigh, looking to free his foot. Graves is holding on for now.
Lager frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Graves (5) vs (10) Lager
Lager tries to control but Graves wriggling away.
Graves is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lager controlling from mount.
Lager can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Graves is looking to escape.
Graves is desperately trying to improve his position but Lager has a good base and remains in mount.
Graves is squirming around, avoiding Lager's attempts to control the action.
Lager working for a guillotine from mount but Graves is in no mood to give up.
Lager tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Graves is looking to improve his position but Lager isn't that keen on the idea.
Graves is working hard here to advance position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lager trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lager takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graves is desperately trying to improve his position but Lager has a good base and remains in mount.
Lager can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Graves is looking to escape.
Graves is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lager tries to control but Graves wriggling away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Graves tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lager looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lager looking for a guillotine from mount but Graves is having none of it.
Graves regains half guard.
Graves gets full guard.
Lager wants to control from the top but Graves keeps moving.
Graves wants to sweep here but Lager controlling him for the moment.
Lager stands and throws Graves's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Graves (5) vs (13) Lager
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lager has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Graves (5) vs (15) Lager
Lager can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Graves is looking to escape.
Lager is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Graves is working to get back to half guard.
Lager trying to control but Graves is having none of it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lager controlling from mount.
Lager has control of Graves's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Graves regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Graves gets back to half guard.
Graves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Graves wants to improve his position but Lager is controlling well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lager content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lager passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Graves (5) vs (18) Lager
Lager trying to control the action but Graves is working from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Lager tries to advance to mount but Graves denies him.
Graves tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lager wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lager tries to advance to mount but Graves denies him.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Graves is looking for a sweep.
Lager content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
It looks like Lager might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Lager looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Graves sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lager wants to control but Graves is keeping him busy.
Lager is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Graves defends it well.
Lager is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Graves (5) vs (21) Lager
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Graves is squirming around, avoiding Lager's attempts to control the action.
Lager sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Graves is looking to get to half guard.
Lager trying to control but Graves is having none of it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Graves working to try and regain half guard.
Lager controlling his opponent.
Graves is trying desperately to improve position.
Lager working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Graves is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lager can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Graves is looking to escape.
Lager controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lager wins on points by 21 to 5.
Aito Lager decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Alex Graves spoke after the fight, saying 'This isn't over. That was luck and we will be back to breaking arms and spirits very soon!'. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kwasi Enin (ranked 21535 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fahad Al Qarni (ranked 1226 p4p, 165 weight class). Al Qarni has chosen Hells Bells as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Kwasi Enin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Fahad Al Qarni!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Al Qarni dives in and grabs Enin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Enin pushes down on Al Qarni's head and hops out.
Al Qarni drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Enin (0) vs (4) Al Qarni
Enin can't do much from the bottom here.
Enin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Enin is trying to get back to full guard.
Enin works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Enin has Al Qarni pulled in close to control his posture.
Enin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Al Qarni manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Enin (2) vs (4) Al Qarni
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Qarni is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Enin passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Enin (5) vs (4) Al Qarni
Enin trying to control the position but Al Qarni is working away.
Enin tries to move into full mount but can't pass Al Qarni's legs.
Al Qarni gets back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Al Qarni 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni is pressing down on Enin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Enin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Enin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Al Qarni keeping moving, preventing Enin from controlling successfully.
Al Qarni is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Al Qarni looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni looking to hit a scissor sweep but Enin is one step ahead there.
Enin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Al Qarni has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Enin has managed to get both his arms back between Al Qarni's legs - danger averted.
Al Qarni can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Enin controls the pace.
Al Qarni throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Enin escapes and throws Al Qarni's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Enin (8) vs (4) Al Qarni
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni looking for a sweep but Enin has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Enin (10) vs (4) Al Qarni
Enin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Al Qarni wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Enin (13) vs (4) Al Qarni
Al Qarni tries to break free.
Al Qarni breaks Enin's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Enin (13) vs (6) Al Qarni
Al Qarni trying to control but Enin is working from the bottom.
Enin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni wants to control from the top but Enin keeps moving.
Enin has Al Qarni pulled in close to control his posture.
Al Qarni passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Enin (13) vs (9) Al Qarni
Enin can't do much from the bottom here.
Enin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Al Qarni's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Enin is concentrating on defense, preventing Al Qarni from advancing position.
Enin is trying to maintain the position but Al Qarni is very close to passing his half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Enin is pressing down on Al Qarni's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Enin keeping moving, preventing Al Qarni from controlling successfully.
Al Qarni wants to pass the guard but Enin is keeping the position.
Al Qarni preventing the sweep.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Enin 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.
Enin looking to control.
Al Qarni not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Enin is adopting a defensive guard.
Al Qarni wants to control from the top but Enin keeps moving.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni got a little sloppy there for a moment and Enin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Al Qarni has managed to get both his arms back between Enin's legs - danger averted.
Al Qarni trying to control the position from guard on top but Enin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Qarni looking to pass the guard.
Al Qarni postures up.
Al Qarni trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni being controlled here momentarily.
Enin is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Al Qarni rolls with it to try and escape but Enin cranks on the arm and Al Qarni is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kwasi Enin! |
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