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TWGC 14 (265lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Stacker Pentacost and Arzlan Bathory. Pentacost comes to the cage accompanied by Code Blue Coma/ Downset. Bathory has chosen Brain Scan as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Stacker Pentacost! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Arzlan Bathory!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bathory moves into the clinch.
Bathory is working for takedown but Pentacost is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pentacost can't get the takedown.
Pentacost goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bathory prevents it.
Bathory is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pentacost gets control of Bathory's arms and successfully pulls guard. Pentacost will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bathory slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Pentacost (0) vs (3) Bathory
Bathory is looking to take a break and control but Pentacost is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pentacost wants to control but Bathory postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bathory wants to control but Pentacost is keeping him busy.
Pentacost is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pentacost being controlled for a moment.
Bathory is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pentacost has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bathory tries for a kimura but Pentacost is defending well.
Bathory tries for a kimura but Pentacost is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bathory working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bathory wants to control but Pentacost is keeping him busy.
Bathory is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Pentacost's shoulder. That is not cool.
Bathory wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pentacost keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bathory wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bathory is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pentacost has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bathory goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Pentacost has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bathory but great work by Pentacost. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pentacost (4) vs (3) Bathory
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bathory is letting Pentacost control him for a moment.
Pentacost working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bathory is trying to get back to half guard.
Pentacost taking a breather here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pentacost wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bathory keeps working.
Pentacost working away.
Bathory is not content to let Pentacost control the position.
Bathory is trying to improve his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost working away.
Bathory is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bathory manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pentacost (4) vs (5) Bathory
Bathory is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bathory is just content to waste time from the top position. Pentacost takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bathory advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bathory is trying to control. Pentacost wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bathory is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bathory wants to free his trapped foot but Pentacost is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bathory is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Pentacost reverses the position - he's now on top in Bathory's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pentacost (6) vs (5) Bathory
Bathory pulls Pentacost in close to prevent any damage.
Bathory not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pentacost controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pentacost passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Pentacost (9) vs (5) Bathory
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bathory is looking to regain half guard here but Pentacost keeps moving and retains side control.
Bathory struggling a bit here.
Pentacost controls the position from side control.
Bathory is trying to get back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bathory sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bathory looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pentacost tries to pass to full mount but Bathory defends it.
Bathory tries to get to full guard but Pentacost has control of the leg.
Pentacost tries to pass to full mount but Bathory defends it.
Bathory wants to improve his position but Pentacost is controlling well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bathory holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Pentacost works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pentacost (12) vs (5) Bathory
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Bathory struggling a bit here.
Pentacost controlling the position from side mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bathory is trying to improve his position.
Pentacost wants to control but Bathory is keeping him busy.
Pentacost controls the position.
Bathory is trying to get back to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost taking a breather here.
Pentacost wants to take a breather but Bathory manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Pentacost.
Bathory is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bathory wants to control but Pentacost passes easily into half guard.
Bathory regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pentacost looking to sit in guard and control but Bathory gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pentacost (12) vs (7) Bathory
Bathory wants to control from the top but Pentacost keeps moving.
Pentacost being controlled here, momentarily.
Pentacost working a defensive guard but Bathory manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pentacost (12) vs (10) Bathory
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Bathory wants to control but Pentacost is keeping him busy.
Pentacost is looking to reverse the position.
Pentacost is working hard here to advance position.
Bathory is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pentacost is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bathory thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pentacost takes the fight on points by 12 to 10.
A relieved looking Stacker Pentacost thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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