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TWGC 14 (170lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Stellario Favelli and Andrey Eremeev. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Stellario Favelli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Andrey Eremeev!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and James Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Eremeev has closed the distance and engaged Favelli in a clinch.
Eremeev turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Eremeev manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Favelli (0) vs (4) Eremeev
Favelli is trying to control Eremeev's posture but Eremeev avoids it.
Favelli gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Favelli (0) vs (6) Eremeev
Favelli tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Eremeev pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Favelli regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Favelli is refusing to be controlled, as Eremeev sits in half guard.
Favelli trying to hold on to Eremeev's head to control him but Eremeev postures up.
Favelli is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eremeev controlling the pace.
Favelli tries to roll over but Eremeev keeps him under control.
Eremeev wants to take a breather but Favelli is having none of it.
Favelli is trying to maintain the position but Eremeev is very close to passing his half guard.
Eremeev wants to free his trapped foot but Favelli is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Eremeev is controlling the pace.
Favelli trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Favelli (0) vs (9) Eremeev
Eremeev wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Eremeev has hold of Favelli's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Favelli manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Eremeev has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at St Petersburg MMA Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Favelli is desperately trying to improve his position but Eremeev has a good base and remains in mount.
Favelli is working hard here to advance position.
Favelli is squirming around, avoiding Eremeev's attempts to control the action.
Eremeev controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Favelli is working to get back to half guard.
Favelli sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Eremeev is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Favelli (0) vs (12) Eremeev
Favelli is looking to improve his position but Eremeev isn't that keen on the idea.
Eremeev tries to control but Favelli wriggling away.
Favelli is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Favelli has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Favelli (0) vs (15) Eremeev
Favelli looking very determined here, making life difficult for Eremeev.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Favelli is really stuck here.
Favelli just trying to survive but Eremeev is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Eremeev looking for the choke from the back.
Favelli trying to control the action but Eremeev just sinks the hooks in.
Eremeev 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, Favelli has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Favelli can't escape the position.
Eremeev is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Favelli wants to control his opponent's hands but Eremeev gets his hands free.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev tries to get the hooks in deep but Favelli pushed the leg off.
Favelli won't enjoy being in this position. Eremeev looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Favelli is tapping - it's over boys! Eremeev picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Andrey Eremeev!
A victorious Andrey Eremeev thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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