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SSG 419 Gerbandi vs Marston PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 7 losses; Yevgeny Ignatov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Jake Askren!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ignatov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ignatov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ignatov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ignatov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Askren just stands there and leans against the cage.
Askren is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ignatov can't fight it off and eventually Askren manages to take the fight to the floor. Ignatov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatov (0) vs (2) Askren
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Askren pushes down on Ignatov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ignatov tries to get to full guard but Askren has control of the leg.
Askren moves into full mount! Ignatov won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatov (0) vs (5) Askren
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatov tries to lock up and control but Askren gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ignatov is desperately trying to improve his position but Askren has a good base and remains in mount.
Askren moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Ignatov (0) vs (8) Askren
Askren is cranking Ignatov's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Ignatov! He's tightened the choke and Ignatov is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jake Askren!
After winning the bout, Jake Askren 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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