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TWGC 24 (135lbs, D2): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Anthony Pettis (ranked 1956 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noah Jones (ranked 3036 p4p, 146 weight class). Jones has chosen Barrels of Whiskey as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 8 losses; Anthony Pettis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Noah Jones!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Igor Prikhodko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
Pettis looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pettis (2) vs (0) Jones
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pettis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pettis wants to free his trapped foot but Jones is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pettis prevents Jones from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is trying to maintain the position but Pettis is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pettis pulls his head out easily.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Pettis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones won't allow Pettis to pass to mount.
Jones gets full guard.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones is trying to control the position but Pettis postures up.
Pettis looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Pettis wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettis stands and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pettis (5) vs (0) Jones
Jones looks to move to half guard but instead Pettis has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pettis (7) vs (0) Jones
Jones prevents Pettis from taking his back.
Pettis tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pettis takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jones 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pettis is aware though and is defending well.
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jones has his foot on Pettis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pettis works his way back into a safe position though.
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is controlling Pettis's posture.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pettis is one step ahead there.
Jones is looking for a triangle here but Pettis uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pettis (10) vs (0) Jones
Pettis works to advance to full mount. Jones defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Pettis (12) vs (0) Jones
Pettis throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Jones has his hands clasped together but Pettis breaks the hold and Jones is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Pettis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anthony Pettis!
During a confident post fight interview, Anthony Pettis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sergey Objedkov (ranked 7034 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Penn (ranked 3802 p4p, 0 weight class). Luke Penn has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sergey Objedkov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Luke Penn!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Valeri Chadov and Ivan Kurochkin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Objedkov closes the distance and clinches.
Objedkov wants the takedown. Penn is fighting it off but Objedkov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Penn's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Objedkov (2) vs (0) Penn
Objedkov looking to pass the guard.
Objedkov is working hard here to advance position.
Penn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Objedkov defends well.
Objedkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Objedkov is stalling in the full guard.
Penn throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Objedkov escapes and throws Penn's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Objedkov (5) vs (0) Penn
Objedkov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Objedkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Penn keeps working.
Penn manages to get back to half guard.
Objedkov works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Objedkov (8) vs (0) Penn
Objedkov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Penn is looking to improve his position but Objedkov isn't that keen on the idea.
Objedkov moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Objedkov (11) vs (0) Penn
Penn staying busy and making it hard for Objedkov to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Objedkov controlling well, preventing Penn from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn staying busy and making it hard for Objedkov to control.
Penn tries to roll but Objedkov sticks to his back.
Penn tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Objedkov trying to control but Penn is having none of it.
Penn is desperately trying to improve his position but Objedkov has a good base and remains in mount.
Objedkov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Objedkov prevents Penn from getting the reversal.
Objedkov controlling his opponent.
Objedkov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Objedkov is working for a guillotine from mount but Penn frees his head quite easily.
Objedkov with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Penn is trying to escape the mount.
Penn is trying to escape the mount but Objedkov keeps good control and instead manages to take Penn's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Objedkov (14) vs (0) Penn
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn tries to escape but Objedkov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Objedkov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Objedkov wants to control but Penn is keeping busy.
Objedkov has the hooks in. Penn is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Penn preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Objedkov.
Penn defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Objedkov's arms.
Penn is really stuck here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Objedkov is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Penn defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Objedkov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Penn is trying to defend against the choke here but Objedkov has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Objedkov Tightens the hold and Penn taps out furiously! Objedkov displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sergey Objedkov!
Sergey Objedkov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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