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Summit Series 2 - Grappling 8A PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Andy Ettish! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Andre Pereira!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Ren Mimura and Hirohito Nitta.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ettish clinches.
Pereira goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ettish prevents it.
Pereira tries for a takedown but Ettish manages to get underhooks.
Ettish jumps guard and drags Pereira to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ettish is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ettish is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pereira defends well.
We've been hearing good reports from Ettish'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.
Ettish keeping moving, preventing Pereira from controlling successfully.
Ettish is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pereira tries to free his leg and advance position but Ettish is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ettish is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ettish has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pereira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pereira passes Ettish's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ettish actively working from the bottom here.
Ettish is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pereira pulls his head out easily.
Pereira wants to control but Ettish is keeping him busy.
Ettish moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pereira avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pereira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ettish is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pereira passes into half guard.
Pereira is keen to just control but Ettish is a slippery customer.
Ettish is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pereira pulls his head out easily.
Ettish is refusing to be controlled, as Pereira sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ettish manages to get to full guard.
Ettish has his foot on Pereira's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pereira works his way back into a safe position though.
Ettish pushes a forearm under Pereira's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Pereira is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andy Ettish!
Andy Ettish thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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