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TWGC 14 (170lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Andrey Eremeev and Lenny Lukens Jr. Lenny Lukens Jr told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Andrey Eremeev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Lenny Lukens Jr!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Alyssa Summers and Russell Pearce.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Eremeev shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lukens Jr is trying to defend but Eremeev finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Eremeev (2) vs (0) Lukens Jr
Lukens Jr makes his way to full guard, as Eremeev worked for a kimura.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eremeev wants to pass the guard but Lukens Jr is keeping the position.
Lukens Jr is looking for a triangle but Eremeev pushes his legs off easily.
Eremeev trying to control but Lukens Jr is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lukens Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Eremeev defends well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lukens Jr is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Eremeev (2) vs (2) Lukens Jr
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eremeev looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lukens Jr won't allow Eremeev to sweep him here.
Lukens Jr pushing down on Eremeev's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lukens Jr trying to control the action but Eremeev is working from the bottom.
Lukens Jr is working for a submission of some sort.
Eremeev moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Eremeev has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Eremeev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lukens Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Eremeev looking for a sweep. Not yet Eremeev, not yet.
Eremeev working a defensive guard but Lukens Jr passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lukens Jr is working for a submission of some sort.
Lukens Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Eremeev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Eremeev is looking for a sweep. Lukens Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lukens Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but Eremeev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eremeev works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lukens Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Eremeev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lukens Jr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lukens Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Eremeev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Eremeev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lukens Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lukens Jr drops back looking for a leg! Eremeev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Eremeev manages to kick Lukens Jr off! Lukens Jr jumps back into Eremeev's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev looking for a sweep. Not yet Eremeev, not yet.
Lukens Jr trying to control but Eremeev is working from the bottom.
Lukens Jr passes into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Eremeev manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lukens Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Eremeev is keeping the position for now.
Eremeev trying to control the position.
Eremeev 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.
Eremeev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Eremeev (4) vs (2) Lukens Jr
Lukens Jr is trying to control the position but Eremeev postures up.
Lukens Jr controlling Eremeev's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lukens Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Eremeev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Eremeev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Eremeev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lukens Jr wants to sweep here but Eremeev controlling him for the moment.
Eremeev trying to control the position from guard on top but Lukens Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eremeev postures up.
Eremeev slips nicely into half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lukens Jr! Score +3 for passing guard: Eremeev (7) vs (2) Lukens Jr
Eremeev is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Lukens Jr to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lukens Jr shrugs it off.
Eremeev manages to capitalize on a mistake by Lukens Jr to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Eremeev (10) vs (2) Lukens Jr
Eremeev working for a choke but Lukens Jr is defending well.
Eremeev really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Eremeev is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Eremeev avoiding Lukens Jr 's attempts to control his hands.
Lukens Jr rolls, trying to escape but Eremeev keeps control of the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Eremeev is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Lukens Jr trying to control the position but Eremeev manages to sink in the hooks.
Eremeev looking to break Lukens Jr's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Lukens Jr remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Eremeev will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Lukens Jr tries to roll but Eremeev sticks to his back.
Lukens Jr turns into Eremeev and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Eremeev (10) vs (4) Lukens Jr
Lukens Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Eremeev is keeping the position for now.
Lukens Jr trying to control but Eremeev is working from the bottom.
Lukens Jr pushes down on Eremeev's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lukens Jr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Eremeev has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev is refusing to be controlled, as Lukens Jr sits in half guard.
Lukens Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but Eremeev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Eremeev tries to get to full guard but Lukens Jr has control of the leg.
Lukens Jr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lukens Jr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are battling for position here. Eremeev manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lukens Jr has gone for a leg lock! Eremeev slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lukens Jr's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Eremeev (12) vs (4) Lukens Jr
Eremeev looking to pass the guard.
Eremeev passes Lukens Jr's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Eremeev is looking for a kimura here.
Lukens Jr wants to improve his position but Eremeev is controlling well.
Eremeev passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Eremeev (15) vs (4) Lukens Jr
Eremeev is trying to take his opponent's back.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lukens Jr is trying desperately to improve position.
Lukens Jr has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Eremeev looking to control but Lukens Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lukens Jr can't escape the position.
Lukens Jr slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Eremeev wants to pass to mount but Lukens Jr is defending the position.
Eremeev passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Eremeev (18) vs (4) Lukens Jr
Lukens Jr prevents Eremeev from taking his back.
Lukens Jr gets back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev is trying to control the action in half guard but Lukens Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lukens Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lukens Jr.
Lukens Jr is pulling down on Eremeev's head. It's preventing any offense from Eremeev, at least for the moment.
Eremeev pushing down on Lukens Jr's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Eremeev is trying to work for a kimura but Lukens Jr is defending well.
Eremeev trying to control the pace.
Lukens Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lukens Jr trying to control here.
Lukens Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Eremeev not doing much here.
Lukens Jr moves into full guard.
Lukens Jr looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Eremeev passes into half guard.
Eremeev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lukens Jr is just riding it out for now. Eremeev eventually gives up the hold.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lukens Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Eremeev is looking to pass Lukens Jr's guard but actually Lukens Jr recovers to full guard.
Eremeev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lukens Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Eremeev has managed to get both his arms back between Lukens Jr's legs - danger averted.
Eremeev works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Eremeev performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lukens Jr tries to roll over but Eremeev keeps him under control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lukens Jr! Score +3 for passing guard: Eremeev (21) vs (4) Lukens Jr
Eremeev looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lukens Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Eremeev wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Lukens Jr tries to reverse the position but Eremeev maintains control.
Eremeev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lukens Jr stops Eremeev from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lukens Jr is desperately trying to improve his position but Eremeev has a good base and remains in mount.
Lukens Jr is still trying to improve position.
Lukens Jr tries to hold on but Eremeev postures up.
Eremeev looking for a guillotine from mount but Lukens Jr is having none of it.
Lukens Jr tries to reverse the position but Eremeev maintains control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Eremeev with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Lukens Jr is desperately trying to improve his position but Eremeev has a good base and remains in mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eremeev takes the fight on points by 21 to 4.
After winning the bout, Andrey Eremeev thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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