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TWGC 12 (185lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between The Metaphysical Magician and Grigory Pechorin. Pechorin has chosen Alexander Alyabyev - The Tempest as his entrance music. The Metaphysical Magician has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; The Metaphysical Magician! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Grigory Pechorin!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Magician rushes Pechorin and presses him up against the cage.
Pechorin pulls guard successfully.
Pechorin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Magician is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Magician tries to free his leg and advance position but Pechorin is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magician trying to control but Pechorin is working from the bottom.
Pechorin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Magician doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Magician manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Magician wants to control from the top but Pechorin keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magician wants to pass the guard but Pechorin is keeping the position.
Pechorin is looking for a triangle but Magician pushes his legs off easily.
Magician trying to control the position from guard on top but Pechorin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magician pushes down on Pechorin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pechorin is trying to maintain the position but Magician is very close to passing his half guard.
Pechorin tries to get to full guard but Magician has control of the leg.
Magician works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Magician (3) vs (0) Pechorin
Pechorin tries to bench press Magician off him but Magician keeps the position.
Pechorin sneaks back into half guard.
Magician is trying to control the action in half guard but Pechorin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pechorin is trying to maintain the position but Magician is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Magician seems to be looking for submissions.
Magician prevents Pechorin from improving his position.
Magician is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pechorin keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Magician is trying to control the action in half guard but Pechorin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pechorin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Magician preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pechorin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Magician doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Magician manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pechorin wants to sweep here but Magician controlling him for the moment.
Pechorin trying to keep a closed guard but Magician is proving a slippery customer.
Magician stopping the sweep attempt from Pechorin.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magician stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pechorin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pechorin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pechorin keeping moving, preventing Magician from controlling successfully.
Pechorin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Magician advances to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magician trying to mount his opponent but Pechorin defends it.
Magician is working for a kimura but Pechorin is defending it quite comfortably.
Magician is looking to take a break and control but Pechorin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Magician wants to work for an arm triangle but Pechorin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Magician 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.
Magician seems to be working for a kimura but Pechorin defends the submission attempt.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pechorin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Magician stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pechorin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Magician trying to control the position from guard on top but Pechorin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magician drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pechorin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Magician has Pechorin in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magician (3) vs (2) Pechorin
Pechorin trying to control the position from guard on top but Magician is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Magician controlling Pechorin's posture.
Pechorin pushes down on Magician's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Magician is looking to improve his position.
Magician works his way to full guard. Good work.
Magician keeping full guard, as Pechorin tries to pass.
Pechorin passes into half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Magician wants to control but Pechorin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pechorin prevents Magician from improving his position.
Pechorin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pechorin is trying to control. Magician wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Magician is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pechorin pulls his head out easily.
Pechorin is working for a kimura but Magician is defending it quite comfortably.
Pechorin is trying to control the action in half guard but Magician is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Magician tries to get to full guard but Pechorin has control of the leg.
Pechorin is looking for a kimura but Magician is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pechorin to get the leverage.
Magician is trying to get back to full guard.
Pechorin trying to pass the guard but Magician defending well.
Magician tries to get to full guard but Pechorin has control of the leg.
Magician tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Pechorin has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Magician (3) vs (5) Pechorin
Magician is trying to reverse the position but instead Pechorin has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Magician (3) vs (8) Pechorin
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pechorin is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Magician has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Magician tries to roll but Pechorin sticks to his back.
Pechorin is looking for the choke from the back position but Magician is controlling his hands well.
Pechorin is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Magician is defending well though. Pechorin let's go of the attempt for now.
Magician just trying to survive but Pechorin is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Pechorin has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Pechorin has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Magician's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Pechorin working for the choke.
Magician manages to reverse the position and now he's in Pechorin's guard. Nice work there by Magician.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magician (5) vs (8) Pechorin
Pechorin keeping moving, preventing Magician from controlling successfully.
Pechorin is trying to control the position but Magician postures up.
Magician controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Magician trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Magician preventing the sweep.
Pechorin keeping moving, preventing Magician from controlling successfully.
Magician sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pechorin has Magician pulled in close to control his posture.
Pechorin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pechorin wants to improve his position but instead Magician has moved into half guard.
Magician wants to work for an arm triangle but Pechorin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pechorin is pressing down on Magician's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Magician avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Magician wants to pass the guard but Pechorin is keeping the position.
Magician might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Magician trying to control the position from guard on top but Pechorin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pechorin is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Magician frees his head nicely. Oh but Pechorin has switched to an armbar! Magician is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Grigory Pechorin! |
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