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CWC 373 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 36 losses; Bjj Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 6 losses; Tyler Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Alvarez shoots in and bounces Steel off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel (0) vs (2) Alvarez
Steel is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Steel keeping full guard, as Alvarez tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez forces his way into half guard.
Alvarez trying to mount his opponent but Steel defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (0) vs (5) Alvarez
Alvarez moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Steel has worked his arm free - good work by Steel!
Alvarez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Steel has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Steel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Alvarez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Alvarez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Alvarez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Steel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Steel is looking to regain half guard here but Alvarez keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel wants to control but Alvarez postures up.
Steel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alvarez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Alvarez is working to tighten his grip on Steel's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Steel has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Alvarez is really squeezing tight and eventually Steel passes out! Alvarez breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tyler Alvarez!
Tyler Alvarez 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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