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TWGC 41 (170lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1 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 London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Angus MacArthur Ii! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Fabio Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
MacArthur Ii closes the distance and clinches.
MacArthur Ii is working for takedown but Vieira is calmly controlling the position for now.
Vieira jumps guard but MacArthur Ii turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Vieira tries to pull guard but MacArthur Ii won't allow it.
Vieira tries to pull guard but MacArthur Ii holds him up against the cage and eventually Vieira drops back down to his feet.
Angus MacArthur Ii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabio Vieira.
Vieira jumps guard but MacArthur Ii turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Vieira fails to pull the fight into his guard.
MacArthur Ii is looking for a takedown.
MacArthur Ii tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vieira tries to pull guard but MacArthur Ii won't allow it.
MacArthur Ii is looking for a takedown.
MacArthur Ii is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vieira is trying to pull guard but MacArthur Ii has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as MacArthur Ii walks away with a smile on his face. Vieira gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Vieira is looking to clinch but MacArthur Ii is avoiding it.
MacArthur Ii rushes Vieira and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vieira tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. MacArthur Ii smiles and moves away.
MacArthur Ii tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vieira swivels and escapes.
MacArthur Ii closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vieira after a bit of a struggle.
MacArthur Ii jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vieira walks away with a smile on his face. MacArthur Ii gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
MacArthur Ii clinches.
Vieira tries to pull guard but MacArthur Ii holds him up against the cage and eventually Vieira drops back down to his feet.
Vieira fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vieira jumps guard but MacArthur Ii stands there with Vieira around his waist. Vieira gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
MacArthur Ii jumps guard but Vieira stands there with MacArthur Ii around his waist. MacArthur Ii gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vieira tries to pull guard but MacArthur Ii won't allow it.
MacArthur Ii goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vieira prevents it.
Vieira tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. MacArthur Ii smiles and moves away.
Vieira fails with an attempt to clinch.
MacArthur Ii forces Vieira back against the cage and clinches.
Vieira is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables MacArthur Ii to keep the fight standing.
MacArthur Ii is working for takedown but Vieira is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieira is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables MacArthur Ii to keep the fight standing.
MacArthur Ii tries for a takedown but Vieira manages to get underhooks.
MacArthur Ii is looking for a takedown.
Vieira is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Vieira tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. MacArthur Ii just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vieira tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vieira fails to pull guard.
Vieira fails to pull guard.
MacArthur Ii tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vieira tries to pull guard but MacArthur Ii holds him up against the cage and eventually Vieira drops back down to his feet.
MacArthur Ii has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vieira after a bit of a struggle.
Vieira stops a takedown attempt from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vieira avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
MacArthur Ii is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vieira to keep the fight standing.
MacArthur Ii has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vieira is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vieira tries to pull guard but MacArthur Ii won't allow it.
Vieira jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as MacArthur Ii walks away with a smile on his face. Vieira gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira fails with an attempt to clinch.
MacArthur Ii half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vieira fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vieira fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vieira doesn't manage to clinch there - MacArthur Ii circles away.
Vieira doesn't manage to clinch there - MacArthur Ii circles away.
Vieira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
MacArthur Ii wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Vieira fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vieira fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vieira fails with an attempt to clinch.
MacArthur Ii rushes Vieira and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vieira jumps guard but MacArthur Ii stands there with Vieira around his waist. Vieira gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vieira prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vieira tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. MacArthur Ii smiles and moves away.
Vieira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vieira stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vieira wants it to stay on the feet.
Vieira is looking to clinch.
MacArthur Ii tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vieira manages to circle out of the way.
Vieira tries to clinch but MacArthur Ii moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vieira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
MacArthur Ii avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vieira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. MacArthur Ii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
MacArthur Ii misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
MacArthur Ii has closed the distance and engaged Vieira in a clinch.
MacArthur Ii tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vieira smiles and moves away.
Fabio Vieira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vieira tries to clinch up.
MacArthur Ii rushes Vieira and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
MacArthur Ii tries for a takedown but Vieira manages to get underhooks.
MacArthur Ii drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vieira pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vieira tries to clinch up but MacArthur Ii circles away and keeps his distance.
MacArthur Ii closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii jumps guard but Vieira turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Vieira jumps guard but MacArthur Ii stands there with Vieira around his waist. Vieira gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vieira ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Vieira no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Vieira wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vieira looking for a sweep. Not yet Vieira, not yet.
Vieira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
MacArthur Ii trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacArthur Ii is working hard here to advance position.
Vieira looking for a guillotine here but MacArthur Ii defends easily.
MacArthur Ii is looking to pass into half guard but Vieira pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Vieira is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacArthur Ii (0) vs (2) Vieira
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vieira wants to pass the guard but MacArthur Ii is keeping the position.
MacArthur Ii 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 trying to control the position from guard on top but MacArthur Ii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii is trying to keep Vieira in close.
Vieira preventing the sweep.
Vieira trying to control the position from guard on top but MacArthur Ii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacArthur Ii working a defensive guard but Vieira manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: MacArthur Ii (0) vs (5) Vieira
Vieira trying to control the position but MacArthur Ii is working away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vieira in the domination position with MacArthur Ii hanging on.
Vieira works to advance to full mount. MacArthur Ii defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: MacArthur Ii (0) vs (7) Vieira
Vieira seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but MacArthur Ii is holding on tight.
MacArthur Ii knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vieira on the ground.
Vieira tries to control but MacArthur Ii wriggling away.
MacArthur Ii tries to hold on but Vieira postures up.
Vieira can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as MacArthur Ii is looking to escape.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
MacArthur Ii bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacArthur Ii (2) vs (7) Vieira
Vieira is trying to control the position but MacArthur Ii postures up.
MacArthur Ii controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Vieira looking to control.
MacArthur Ii has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
MacArthur Ii looking to pass the guard.
Vieira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vieira looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacArthur Ii is one step ahead there.
MacArthur Ii seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Vieira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and MacArthur Ii jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vieira wants to hit a sweep here but MacArthur Ii passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Vieira there! Score +3 for passing guard: MacArthur Ii (5) vs (7) Vieira
MacArthur Ii tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Vieira really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Vieira is holding on tight.
Vieira is working to get back to half guard.
MacArthur Ii controlling from the full mount.
MacArthur Ii working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Vieira tries to hold on but MacArthur Ii postures up.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii mounts Vieira! Really nice guard pass there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacArthur Ii tries to control but Vieira wriggling away.
Vieira is wriggling around trying to escape.
MacArthur Ii working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
MacArthur Ii looking to control but Vieira is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii controlling the pace for now.
Vieira sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Vieira gets back to full guard.
Vieira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. MacArthur Ii gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vieira is looking for a triangle but MacArthur Ii pushes his legs off easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vieira wins on points by 7 to 5.
A relieved looking Fabio Vieira thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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