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TWGC 14 (170lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Patricio Santos Diaz and Mack Mythos. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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 2 wins and 0 losses; Patricio Santos Diaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Mack Mythos!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Santos Diaz gets tackled into the cage by Mythos. Mythos maintains the clinch.
Santos Diaz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mythos is defending well.
Mythos turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Mythos manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Santos Diaz (0) vs (4) Mythos
Mythos controls the position from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santos Diaz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Santos Diaz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Santos Diaz tries to bench press Mythos off him but Mythos keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos Diaz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos Diaz is trying to maintain the position but Mythos is very close to passing his half guard.
Santos Diaz is looking to improve his position.
Mythos is thwarting Santos Diaz's attempts to control the position.
Mythos controlling the action here.
Santos Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos Diaz is looking for a sweep. Mythos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Santos Diaz manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mythos passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Santos Diaz (0) vs (7) Mythos
Santos Diaz tries to buck Mythos off but Mythos is having none of it.
Santos Diaz is trying to escape the position but Mythos is controlling the position.
Santos Diaz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mythos content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Santos Diaz manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Santos Diaz (2) vs (7) Mythos
Santos Diaz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mythos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Santos Diaz is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Mythos as he works his way to full guard.
Santos Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mythos managing to control the position.
Mythos keeping full guard, as Santos Diaz tries to pass.
Mythos pulls Santos Diaz in close to prevent any damage.
Mythos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Santos Diaz's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Santos Diaz (2) vs (9) Mythos
Santos Diaz has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mythos has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Santos Diaz (2) vs (12) Mythos
Santos Diaz is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at HFC Training Center, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Santos Diaz struggling a bit here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Santos Diaz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mythos off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Santos Diaz (6) vs (12) Mythos
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Santos Diaz's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Santos Diaz 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.
Mythos looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Will Santos Diaz go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Santos Diaz is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Santos Diaz tries to keep control of the position but Mythos is staying busy.
Santos Diaz looking for the choke but no joy.
Will Santos Diaz go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Mythos is really stuck here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Santos Diaz is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Mythos defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Mythos rolls, trying to escape but Santos Diaz keeps control of the position.
Mythos is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Santos Diaz off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Mythos is still trying to improve position.
Mythos trying to control the hands but Santos Diaz breaks the grip.
Santos Diaz looking for the choke but no joy.
Santos Diaz biding his time, looking for the opening.
Santos Diaz trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Santos Diaz is really struggling to control Mythos but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Santos Diaz controlling from the back.
Santos Diaz is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Mythos is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Santos Diaz tries to get the hooks in deep but Mythos pushed the leg off.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Santos Diaz is persistently looking for the submission but Mythos is defending it well.
Santos Diaz is trying to stick to Mythos's back but Mythos is turning into Santos Diaz. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Santos Diaz's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mythos. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Santos Diaz (6) vs (14) Mythos
Mythos is stalling in the full guard.
Santos Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Santos Diaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mythos is aware though and is defending well.
Santos Diaz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mythos works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mythos with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Santos Diaz trying to hold on to Mythos's head to control him but Mythos postures up.
Santos Diaz wants to get back to full guard.
Mythos is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mythos prevents Santos Diaz from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Mythos seems content to control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Santos Diaz trying to control but Mythos postures up.
Mythos is looking to advance position but Santos Diaz won't allow it.
Santos Diaz is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Mythos jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Santos Diaz (6) vs (17) Mythos
Santos Diaz is looking to reverse the position.
Santos Diaz struggling a bit here.
Santos Diaz sneaks back into half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mythos keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Santos Diaz preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Santos Diaz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Santos Diaz working a defensive guard but Mythos passes into half guard.
Santos Diaz has a hand on Mythos's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Mythos takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Santos Diaz (6) vs (20) Mythos
Santos Diaz is looking to get to half guard.
Santos Diaz 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: Santos Diaz (8) vs (20) Mythos
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Santos Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Mythos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mythos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Santos Diaz wants to control from the top but Mythos keeps moving.
Mythos pulls Santos Diaz in to control the position.
Santos Diaz trying to control but Mythos is working from the bottom.
Santos Diaz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mythos wants to sweep but no luck.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Santos Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Mythos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santos Diaz passes Mythos's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Santos Diaz is keen to just control but Mythos is a slippery customer.
Santos Diaz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mythos won't allow Santos Diaz to pass to mount.
Mythos is controlling Santos Diaz's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santos Diaz is thwarting Mythos's attempts to control the position.
Santos Diaz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mythos wins on points by 20 to 8.
An out of breath Mack Mythos 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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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Keni Susi and Esko Marttinen. Susi comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - Hero of the Day. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Keni Susi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Esko Marttinen!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jorge Garcia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Marttinen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Marttinen wants it to stay on the feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Marttinen instigates a clinch.
Susi manages to pull guard.
Susi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marttinen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marttinen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Susi working for a triangle but Marttinen defends it easily.
Susi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Susi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Susi looking for a guillotine here but Marttinen defends easily.
Marttinen trying to control but Susi is working from the bottom.
Susi is looking for a triangle here but Marttinen uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Susi (0) vs (3) Marttinen
Marttinen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Susi is not content to let Marttinen control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Susi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Marttinen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Susi regains half guard.
Marttinen stalling.
Marttinen trying to mount his opponent but Susi defends it.
We've been hearing good reports from Susi'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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Susi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Susi trying to control here.
Susi won't allow Marttinen to pass to mount.
Susi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Susi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Susi tries to roll over but Marttinen keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marttinen seems to be working for a kimura but Susi defends the submission attempt.
Marttinen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Susi (0) vs (6) Marttinen
Marttinen looking for a guillotine from mount but Susi is having none of it.
Marttinen avoids the attempt from Susi to control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Susi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Susi looking for subs from the bottom but Marttinen mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Susi (0) vs (9) Marttinen
Marttinen is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Susi has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Susi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Susi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marttinen pulls his head out easily.
Marttinen is looking to advance position but Susi won't allow it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Marttinen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Susi looking for submissions off his back.
Marttinen trying to pass the guard but Susi defending well.
Susi gets back to full guard.
Susi working a defensive guard here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Susi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Marttinen has passed into half guard!
Marttinen is trying to control the action in half guard but Susi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Susi trying to control from the bottom.
Marttinen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Susi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Susi looking for a kimura from the bottom but Marttinen passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Susi (0) vs (12) Marttinen
Marttinen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Susi rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Marttinen's guard! Nice work there by Susi! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Susi (2) vs (12) Marttinen
Marttinen is looking for a triangle but Susi pushes his legs off easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Susi trying to control the position from guard on top but Marttinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marttinen looking for a guillotine here but Susi defends easily.
Susi looking to pass the guard.
Marttinen looking for a sweep. Not yet Marttinen, not yet.
Susi wants to control from the top but Marttinen keeps moving.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Marttinen trying to control the position.
Susi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marttinen is keeping the position for now.
Marttinen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Marttinen keeping moving, preventing Susi from controlling successfully.
Susi forces his way into half guard.
Marttinen wants to improve his position but Susi is controlling well.
Susi wants to work for an arm triangle but Marttinen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Susi works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Susi (5) vs (12) Marttinen
Susi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Marttinen is looking to escape.
Susi is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Marttinen has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Marttinen! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Susi (5) vs (14) Marttinen
Marttinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Susi is retaining full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Susi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Susi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Susi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Marttinen has passed into half guard!
Susi looking for a kimura from the bottom but Marttinen passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Susi (5) vs (17) Marttinen
Susi tries to improve position but can't.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Marttinen moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Susi (5) vs (19) Marttinen
Marttinen trying to control but Susi is having none of it.
Susi is looking to get to half guard.
Marttinen tries to control but Susi wriggling away.
Marttinen moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Susi has worked his arm free - good work by Susi!
Marttinen wants to control but Susi is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Marttinen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Susi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Marttinen's best efforts.
Marttinen trying to control the action but Susi is working from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Susi actively working from the bottom here.
Marttinen tries to pass to full mount but Susi defends it.
Susi wants to sweep but Marttinen has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Susi (5) vs (22) Marttinen
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Susi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Susi (7) vs (22) Marttinen
And that's the end of the fight!
Marttinen wins on points by 22 to 7.
Esko Marttinen decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Spawn Diego and The Metaphysical Magician. Diego comes into the arena with Turn it up(Shine On) Chamillionaire blaring out of the sound system. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Spawn Diego! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; The Metaphysical Magician!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Russell Pearce and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Magician closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Diego pulls guard.
Magician trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diego seems keen to control Magician's posture.
Diego keeping moving, preventing Magician from controlling successfully.
Diego pulls Magician in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magician pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diego is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diego is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diego (2) vs (0) Magician
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magician looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diego sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Diego tries to free his leg and advance position but Magician is retaining full guard.
Diego slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Magician is looking for a triangle but Diego pushes his legs off easily.
Magician can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Diego controls the pace.
Our spies down at at Broken Halo's -Temple of Illumination inform us that Magician has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Magician working for a triangle but Diego defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diego advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magician is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diego content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diego passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Magician! Score +3 for passing guard: Diego (5) vs (0) Magician
Diego looking to control and managing it successfully.
Diego prevents Magician from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diego controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magician is trying to escape the mount.
Diego controlling his opponent.
Diego seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Magician for as long as he can get away with.
Diego trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Diego controlling his opponent.
Magician is looking to get to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Magician is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Diego controlling his opponent.
Magician is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Diego content just to control the position here.
Magician is working to get back to half guard.
Diego controlling the position easily from mount.
Magician tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Diego takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Magician is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Magician wants to hold on but Diego pushes him away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Magician is working to get back to half guard.
Diego takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Magician is looking to get to half guard.
Diego sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Magician wants to hold on but Diego pushes him away.
Magician keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Diego controlling from mount.
Magician is working to get back to half guard.
Diego controlling from mount.
Magician is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Diego controlling the position easily from mount.
Magician tries to reverse the position but Diego maintains control.
Magician is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Magician tries to hold on but Diego pushes him away.
Diego controlling the position easily from mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Magician manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Magician tries to roll over but Diego keeps him under control.
Diego performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Magician is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diego pulls his head out easily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Diego not doing much here.
Diego is thwarting Magician's attempts to control the position.
Diego keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Magician gets full guard.
Magician had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diego defends it easily.
Diego stays in close to Magician's body and controls the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Magician keeping full guard, as Diego tries to pass.
Diego content to stall in guard here.
Diego forces his way into half guard.
Diego trying to control the pace.
Magician looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diego is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Diego is pressing down on Magician's thigh, looking to free his foot. Magician is holding on for now.
Diego controlling the action here.
Magician looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diego is taking a breather. Magician says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Magician wants to control but Diego is keeping busy.
Diego is looking to advance position but Magician won't allow it.
Diego controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diego trying to pass the guard but Magician defending well.
Diego takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego takes the fight on points by 5 to 0. |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Andrey Eremeev and Lenny Lukens Jr. Lenny Lukens Jr told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Andrey Eremeev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Lenny Lukens Jr!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Alyssa Summers and Russell Pearce.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Eremeev shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lukens Jr is trying to defend but Eremeev finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Eremeev (2) vs (0) Lukens Jr
Lukens Jr makes his way to full guard, as Eremeev worked for a kimura.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eremeev wants to pass the guard but Lukens Jr is keeping the position.
Lukens Jr is looking for a triangle but Eremeev pushes his legs off easily.
Eremeev trying to control but Lukens Jr is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lukens Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Eremeev defends well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lukens Jr is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Eremeev (2) vs (2) Lukens Jr
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eremeev looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lukens Jr won't allow Eremeev to sweep him here.
Lukens Jr pushing down on Eremeev's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lukens Jr trying to control the action but Eremeev is working from the bottom.
Lukens Jr is working for a submission of some sort.
Eremeev moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Eremeev has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Eremeev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lukens Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Eremeev looking for a sweep. Not yet Eremeev, not yet.
Eremeev working a defensive guard but Lukens Jr passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lukens Jr is working for a submission of some sort.
Lukens Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Eremeev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Eremeev is looking for a sweep. Lukens Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lukens Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but Eremeev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eremeev works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lukens Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Eremeev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lukens Jr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lukens Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Eremeev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Eremeev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lukens Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lukens Jr drops back looking for a leg! Eremeev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Eremeev manages to kick Lukens Jr off! Lukens Jr jumps back into Eremeev's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev looking for a sweep. Not yet Eremeev, not yet.
Lukens Jr trying to control but Eremeev is working from the bottom.
Lukens Jr passes into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Eremeev manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lukens Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Eremeev is keeping the position for now.
Eremeev trying to control the position.
Eremeev 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.
Eremeev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Eremeev (4) vs (2) Lukens Jr
Lukens Jr is trying to control the position but Eremeev postures up.
Lukens Jr controlling Eremeev's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lukens Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Eremeev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Eremeev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Eremeev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lukens Jr wants to sweep here but Eremeev controlling him for the moment.
Eremeev trying to control the position from guard on top but Lukens Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eremeev postures up.
Eremeev slips nicely into half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lukens Jr! Score +3 for passing guard: Eremeev (7) vs (2) Lukens Jr
Eremeev is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Lukens Jr to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lukens Jr shrugs it off.
Eremeev manages to capitalize on a mistake by Lukens Jr to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Eremeev (10) vs (2) Lukens Jr
Eremeev working for a choke but Lukens Jr is defending well.
Eremeev really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Eremeev is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Eremeev avoiding Lukens Jr 's attempts to control his hands.
Lukens Jr rolls, trying to escape but Eremeev keeps control of the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Eremeev is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Lukens Jr trying to control the position but Eremeev manages to sink in the hooks.
Eremeev looking to break Lukens Jr's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Lukens Jr remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Eremeev will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Lukens Jr tries to roll but Eremeev sticks to his back.
Lukens Jr turns into Eremeev and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Eremeev (10) vs (4) Lukens Jr
Lukens Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Eremeev is keeping the position for now.
Lukens Jr trying to control but Eremeev is working from the bottom.
Lukens Jr pushes down on Eremeev's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lukens Jr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Eremeev has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev is refusing to be controlled, as Lukens Jr sits in half guard.
Lukens Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but Eremeev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Eremeev tries to get to full guard but Lukens Jr has control of the leg.
Lukens Jr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lukens Jr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are battling for position here. Eremeev manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lukens Jr has gone for a leg lock! Eremeev slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lukens Jr's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Eremeev (12) vs (4) Lukens Jr
Eremeev looking to pass the guard.
Eremeev passes Lukens Jr's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Eremeev is looking for a kimura here.
Lukens Jr wants to improve his position but Eremeev is controlling well.
Eremeev passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Eremeev (15) vs (4) Lukens Jr
Eremeev is trying to take his opponent's back.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lukens Jr is trying desperately to improve position.
Lukens Jr 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.
Eremeev looking to control but Lukens Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lukens Jr can't escape the position.
Lukens Jr slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Eremeev wants to pass to mount but Lukens Jr is defending the position.
Eremeev passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Eremeev (18) vs (4) Lukens Jr
Lukens Jr prevents Eremeev from taking his back.
Lukens Jr gets back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev is trying to control the action in half guard but Lukens Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lukens Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lukens Jr.
Lukens Jr is pulling down on Eremeev's head. It's preventing any offense from Eremeev, at least for the moment.
Eremeev pushing down on Lukens Jr's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Eremeev is trying to work for a kimura but Lukens Jr is defending well.
Eremeev trying to control the pace.
Lukens Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lukens Jr trying to control here.
Lukens Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Eremeev not doing much here.
Lukens Jr moves into full guard.
Lukens Jr looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Eremeev passes into half guard.
Eremeev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lukens Jr is just riding it out for now. Eremeev eventually gives up the hold.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lukens Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Eremeev is looking to pass Lukens Jr's guard but actually Lukens Jr recovers to full guard.
Eremeev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lukens Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Eremeev has managed to get both his arms back between Lukens Jr's legs - danger averted.
Eremeev works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Eremeev performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lukens Jr tries to roll over but Eremeev keeps him under control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lukens Jr! Score +3 for passing guard: Eremeev (21) vs (4) Lukens Jr
Eremeev looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lukens Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Eremeev wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Lukens Jr tries to reverse the position but Eremeev maintains control.
Eremeev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lukens Jr stops Eremeev from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lukens Jr is desperately trying to improve his position but Eremeev has a good base and remains in mount.
Lukens Jr is still trying to improve position.
Lukens Jr tries to hold on but Eremeev postures up.
Eremeev looking for a guillotine from mount but Lukens Jr is having none of it.
Lukens Jr tries to reverse the position but Eremeev maintains control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Eremeev with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Lukens Jr is desperately trying to improve his position but Eremeev has a good base and remains in mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eremeev takes the fight on points by 21 to 4.
After winning the bout, Andrey Eremeev 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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