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TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D2): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Anthony Ventura and Alexey Turshatov. Turshatov has chosen War And Peace as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Anthony Ventura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Alexey Turshatov!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Turshatov tries for a takedown but Ventura sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Turshatov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ventura defends it nicely.
Ventura rushes Turshatov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ventura has clasped his hands together around Turshatov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ventura (4) vs (0) Turshatov
Ventura looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Turshatov is trying to control Ventura's posture but Ventura avoids it.
Ventura working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ventura thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ventura tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ventura has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A lull in the action here as Ventura stalls from top position.
Ventura tries to advance to mount but Turshatov denies him.
Turshatov wants to control but Ventura postures up.
Ventura goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Turshatov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ventura but great work by Turshatov. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ventura (4) vs (4) Turshatov
Ventura is not content to let Turshatov control the position.
Ventura wants to control but Turshatov postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ventura tries to buck Turshatov off but Turshatov is having none of it.
Turshatov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ventura has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Turshatov but great work by Ventura. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ventura (8) vs (4) Turshatov
Turshatov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ventura is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Turshatov is trying to control but Ventura passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ventura (11) vs (4) Turshatov
Turshatov trying to remain calm as Ventura controls from the top position.
Turshatov tries to improve position but can't.
Ventura tries to advance to mount but can't.
Turshatov tries to bench press Ventura off him but Ventura keeps the position.
Ventura is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Turshatov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ventura tries for a kimura but Turshatov is defending well.
Ventura looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ventura tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ventura has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ventura working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Turshatov wants to control but Ventura postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turshatov tries to control but Ventura manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Ventura (14) vs (4) Turshatov
Ventura controlling well, preventing Turshatov from escaping the position.
Ventura really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Turshatov.
Turshatov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ventura's arms.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Ventura looking for the choke but no joy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Turshatov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ventura is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Turshatov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Turshatov fending off the submission attempt from Ventura.
Ventura working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Turshatov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ventura has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Turshatov has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Ventura is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Ventura is looking for the choke from the back position but Turshatov is controlling his hands well.
Ventura avoiding Turshatov 's attempts to control his hands.
Ventura is persistently looking for the submission but Turshatov is defending it well.
Ventura is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Turshatov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Ventura working for the choke.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ventura is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Turshatov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Ventura looking for the choke but no joy.
Turshatov wants to control his opponent's hands but Ventura gets his hands free.
Turshatov 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 Ventura gets his way!
Turshatov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ventura.
Turshatov rolls, trying to escape but Ventura keeps control of the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ventura is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turshatov tries to escape but Ventura has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Turshatov turns into Ventura and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ventura (14) vs (6) Turshatov
Ventura has control of Turshatov's left arm, preventing Turshatov from doing any damage.
Turshatov trying to control but Ventura is working from the bottom.
Turshatov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ventura is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ventura has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ventura (16) vs (6) Turshatov
Ventura is stalling in the full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ventura works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Turshatov wants to improve his position but Ventura is controlling well.
Ventura is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ventura is trying to work for a kimura but Turshatov is defending well.
Turshatov trying to hold on to Ventura's head to control him but Ventura postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ventura seems to be looking for submissions.
Turshatov is positioning himself well to prevent Ventura advancing to mount.
Ventura is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Turshatov is defending against the submission attempts here by Ventura.
Turshatov trying to hold on to Ventura's head to control him but Ventura postures up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Turshatov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Turshatov trying to control here.
Turshatov trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ventura (19) vs (6) Turshatov
Turshatov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ventura wants to finish this one by submission but Turshatov is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ventura.
Turshatov tries to hold on but Ventura pushes him away.
Turshatov 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.
Turshatov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ventura seems to be looking for submissions.
Ventura is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Turshatov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ventura.
Ventura is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Turshatov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ventura.
Turshatov trying to control here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ventura is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Turshatov looking for submissions off his back.
Ventura looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Turshatov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Turshatov tries to get to full guard but Ventura has control of the leg.
Turshatov trying to hold on to Ventura's head to control him but Ventura postures up.
Ventura is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Turshatov is just riding it out for now. Ventura eventually gives up the hold.
Turshatov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ventura is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Turshatov is just riding it out for now. Ventura eventually gives up the hold.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ventura takes the fight on points by 19 to 6.
Anthony Ventura seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Alexey Turshatov spoke after the fight, saying 'Bye!'. |
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