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TWGC 12 (145lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ben Henley and Ivan Putski. 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 featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Ben Henley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Ivan Putski!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Putski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Henley is fending him off so far but Putski persists. Nope, Henley circles away and we're back to standing.
Henley changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Putski closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Henley quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Henley (0) vs (2) Putski
My spies in NYC Alpha (Conditioning and Sparring Gym) inform me that Putski has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Henley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Putski is thwarting Henley's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henley is looking for a sweep. Putski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putski controlling the action here.
Henley is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Gorilla Warfare MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Henley manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henley pulls Putski in close to his closed guard and prevents Putski from doing any damage or advancing position.
Henley keeping full guard, as Putski tries to pass.
Henley working for a triangle but Putski defends it easily.
Henley looking for a guillotine here but Putski defends easily.
Putski trying to control the position from guard on top but Henley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henley 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.
Putski is stalling in the full guard.
Putski trying to control but Henley is working from the bottom.
Henley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Putski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Henley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Henley is trying to keep Putski in close.
Henley looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Putski has picked Henley up and slammed him! Henley can't keep hold of the triangle and Putski manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Henley (0) vs (5) Putski
Henley manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Henley wants to get back to full guard.
Putski is looking to take a break and control but Henley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Putski passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Henley (0) vs (8) Putski
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Putski happy to just control the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Putski has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Henley (0) vs (10) Putski
Putski controlling from mount.
Putski prevents Henley from getting the reversal.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Putski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Henley working to try and regain half guard.
Putski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Henley is squirming around, avoiding Putski's attempts to control the action.
Henley is desperately trying to improve his position but Putski has a good base and remains in mount.
Henley is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Putski controlling his opponent.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Putski avoids the attempt from Henley to control.
Putski controlling from mount.
Henley tries to control the position but Putski now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Henley (0) vs (13) Putski
Henley tries to roll but Putski sticks to his back.
Putski avoiding Henley 's attempts to control his hands.
Putski has the hooks in. Henley is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Henley rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Putski passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Henley (0) vs (16) Putski
Henley is squirming around, avoiding Putski's attempts to control the action.
Henley is trying to escape the mount.
Henley tries to hold on but Putski pushes him away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Putski prevents Henley from getting the reversal.
Putski controlling the pace for now.
Putski looking to control but Henley is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Henley is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Putski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Henley is trying to escape the mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Putski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Henley is looking to escape.
Putski controlling from the full mount.
Putski trying to control but Henley is having none of it.
Henley is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Henley is squirming around, avoiding Putski's attempts to control the action.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Henley tries to control Putski's body but Putski pushes him off. Henley squirms to his side and now Putski has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Henley (0) vs (19) Putski
Putski is looking to control Henley but Henley is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Putski keeps control of the position as Henley tries to break free.
Putski trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Henley has hold of Putski's leg, trying to break free but it's let Putski lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Henley is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Putski throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ivan Putski!
An out of breath Ivan Putski thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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