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CWC 300 - SUPERNOVA Prelims PBP Commentary |
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 2 wins and 0 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Alexey Andreev!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ignatowski takes the fight into the clinch.
Ignatowski gets control of Andreev's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ignatowski will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ignatowski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Andreev slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Andreev trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski trying to keep a closed guard but Andreev is proving a slippery customer.
Andreev passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (3) Andreev
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreev taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatowski is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Andreev is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ignatowski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Andreev's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Andreev stopping the sweep attempt from Ignatowski.
Andreev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Andreev looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ignatowski trying to control the position.
Andreev tries to free his leg and advance position but Ignatowski is retaining full guard.
Ignatowski 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.
Andreev trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Andreev tries to free his leg and advance position but Ignatowski is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Andreev slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Andreev pushes down on Ignatowski's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Andreev looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ignatowski trying to control here.
Ignatowski manages to get to full guard.
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing Andreev from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andreev stays in close to Ignatowski's body and controls the position.
My spies in Silverback MMA inform me that Andreev has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Andreev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Andreev stopping the sweep attempt from Ignatowski.
Andreev content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Ignatowski has locked up a guillotine! Ignatowski's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Andreev is holding on here and Ignatowski must be using up a lot of energy. Andreev has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Ignatowski gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
During a confident post fight interview, The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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