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TWGC 23 (145lbs, D3): London Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Takumar Pentax (ranked 20384 p4p, 457 weight class) and James Hetfield (ranked 3601 p4p, 177 weight class). James Hetfield looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Takumar Pentax! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; James Hetfield!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and James Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hetfield stuffs the takedown.
Hetfield looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Hetfield darts in and clinches Pentax up against the cage.
Hetfield successfully pulls guard.
Pentax pushing down on Hetfield's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pentax trying to pass the guard but Hetfield defending well.
Pentax is keen to just control but Hetfield is a slippery customer.
Pentax perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hetfield is trying to maintain the position but Pentax is very close to passing his half guard.
Hetfield tries to roll over but Pentax keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hetfield trying to get back to full guard but Pentax takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pentax (3) vs (0) Hetfield
Hetfield tries to hold on but Pentax postures up.
Hetfield tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hetfield wants to hold on but Pentax pushes him away.
Pentax can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hetfield is looking to escape.
Pentax controlling from the full mount.
Pentax moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Pentax (6) vs (0) Hetfield
Hetfield trying to control but not successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pentax controlling from the back.
Will Pentax go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pentax is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Pentax looking for the choke from the back.
Pentax trying to control.
Pentax looking for the choke but no joy.
Hetfield trying to control the action but Pentax just sinks the hooks in.
Pentax struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pentax has the hooks in. Hetfield is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Pentax wants to control but Hetfield is keeping busy.
Pentax is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hetfield is defending well though. Pentax let's go of the attempt for now.
Hetfield prevents Pentax from getting a body triangle.
Hetfield trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
A lull in the action here.
Pentax keeps control of the position as Hetfield tries to break free.
Pentax is looking for the choke from the back position but Hetfield is controlling his hands well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pentax is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Pentax looking for the RNC.
Hetfield is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hetfield staying busy and making it hard for Pentax to control.
Hetfield tries to escape but Pentax has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Hetfield fending off the submission attempt from Pentax.
Hetfield trying to control the action but Pentax just sinks the hooks in.
Will Pentax go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pentax is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Pentax not allowing Hetfield to control his hands.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Hetfield 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 Pentax gets his way!
Hetfield preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Pentax.
Hetfield trying to control the position but Pentax manages to sink in the hooks.
Will Pentax go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hetfield preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Pentax.
Hetfield staying busy and making it hard for Pentax to control.
I really don't envy Hetfield right now.
Hetfield is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Pentax not allowing Hetfield to control his hands.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pentax struggling to keep hold of the position.
Hetfield tries to break free.
Pentax has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Pentax patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Pentax has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Hetfield! Can he survive? No! He's out! Pentax gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Takumar Pentax! |
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