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TWGC 14 (265lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ville Marakatti and Alexey Turshatov. Marakatti's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Beyoncé - Halo. Turshatov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by War And Peace. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Ville Marakatti! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Alexey Turshatov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Marakatti scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Marakatti (4) vs (0) Turshatov
Turshatov struggling a bit here.
Turshatov tries to bench press Marakatti off him but Marakatti keeps the position.
Marakatti working away.
Marakatti controlling from side mount.
Turshatov is not content to let Marakatti control the position.
Turshatov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marakatti in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Turshatov tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Marakatti!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ville Marakatti!
An out of breath Ville Marakatti thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Alexey Turshatov spoke after the fight, saying 'Bye!'. |
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