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CWC 327 - Prelims PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 0 losses; Tyler Alvarez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 15 losses; Zhan Dhelan!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Alvarez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Alvarez (4) vs (0) Dhelan
Alvarez tries for a kimura but Dhelan is defending well.
Alvarez is trying to get an arm triangle but Dhelan is defending well.
Alvarez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dhelan manages to get back to half guard.
Dhelan wants to get back to full guard.
Dhelan is concentrating on defense, preventing Alvarez from advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dhelan trying to hold on to Alvarez's head to control him but Alvarez postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dhelan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Alvarez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dhelan trying to control here.
Dhelan gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dhelan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alvarez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Alvarez trying to mount his opponent but Dhelan defends it.
Alvarez is working hard here to advance position.
Dhelan wants to improve his position but Alvarez is controlling well.
Dhelan 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.
Alvarez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dhelan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Alvarez.
Alvarez wants to work for an arm triangle but Dhelan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dhelan moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dhelan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dhelan has his hands on Alvarez's head, controlling the position.
Alvarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dhelan is looking for a triangle but Alvarez pushes his legs off easily.
Dhelan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alvarez manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (4) vs (2) Dhelan
Dhelan looking to sit in guard and control but Alvarez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (6) vs (2) Dhelan
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dhelan is keeping the position for now.
Dhelan looking for a sweep. Not yet Dhelan, not yet.
Dhelan keeping full guard, as Alvarez tries to pass.
Alvarez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alvarez passes into half guard.
Alvarez is working for a kimura but Dhelan is defending it quite comfortably.
Alvarez wants to free his trapped foot but Dhelan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dhelan is trying to maintain the position but Alvarez is very close to passing his half guard.
Dhelan won't allow Alvarez to pass to mount.
Dhelan is pressing down on Alvarez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dhelan keeping full guard, as Alvarez tries to pass.
Dhelan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Alvarez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Alvarez wants to work for an arm triangle but Dhelan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dhelan is looking to control Alvarez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dhelan avoid being mounted?
Dhelan is holding on to half guard well.
Alvarez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez trying to pass the guard but Dhelan defending well.
Dhelan looking for submissions off his back.
Alvarez moves into full mount! Dhelan won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (9) vs (2) Dhelan
Dhelan tries to hold on but Alvarez pushes him away.
Alvarez wants to take his opponent's back but Dhelan doesn't allow it.
Alvarez moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Alvarez (12) vs (2) Dhelan
Alvarez is persistently looking for the submission but Dhelan is defending it well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Dhelan 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 Alvarez gets his way!
Alvarez is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Dhelan tries to escape but Alvarez has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Dhelan wants to control his opponent's hands but Alvarez gets his hands free.
Dhelan defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Alvarez's arms.
Alvarez has the hooks in. Dhelan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez doesn't have the hooks in and Dhelan manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (12) vs (4) Dhelan
Alvarez is trying to hold Dhelan in close to prevent damage but Dhelan has managed to pass into half guard.
Dhelan prevents Alvarez from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez is defending against the submission attempts here by Dhelan.
Dhelan is looking to take a break and control but Alvarez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is defending against the submission attempts here by Dhelan.
Alvarez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Alvarez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dhelan wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez looking for a sweep. Not yet Alvarez, not yet.
Dhelan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alvarez is keeping the position for now.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Dhelan from controlling successfully.
Dhelan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Alvarez wants to sweep here but Dhelan controlling him for the moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dhelan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (14) vs (4) Dhelan
Alvarez passes into half guard.
Alvarez wants to work for an arm triangle but Dhelan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dhelan tries to get to full guard but Alvarez has control of the leg.
Dhelan is trying to control but can't.
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Dhelan is defending well.
Alvarez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dhelan! Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (17) vs (4) Dhelan
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dhelan is controlling an arm, preventing Alvarez from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Dhelan wants to control but Alvarez is having none of it.
Alvarez seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Dhelan is holding on tight.
Dhelan regains half guard.
Dhelan trying to control here.
Dhelan tries to roll over but Alvarez keeps him under control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dhelan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Alvarez is pressing down on Dhelan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dhelan is holding on for now.
Alvarez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (20) vs (4) Dhelan
Dhelan working to try and regain half guard.
Alvarez wants to take Dhelan's back but he can't do it this time.
Dhelan is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Dhelan is trying to escape the mount.
Alvarez moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Dhelan has worked his arm free - good work by Dhelan!
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dhelan tries to improve position but can't.
Alvarez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Alvarez goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dhelan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Alvarez but great work by Dhelan. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Alvarez (20) vs (8) Dhelan
Alvarez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dhelan off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Alvarez (24) vs (8) Dhelan
Alvarez seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Dhelan's chin but Dhelan turns very nicely into Alvarez's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Dhelan.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (24) vs (10) Dhelan
Dhelan tries to free his leg and advance position but Alvarez is retaining full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Dhelan has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (24) vs (13) Dhelan
Dhelan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Alvarez, who protects the arm well.
Alvarez sneaks back into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvarez tries to get to full guard but Dhelan has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alvarez takes the fight on points by 24 to 13.
An out of breath Tyler Alvarez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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