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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 02, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Richards shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Richards showed some decent athleticism there.
Richards seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Turshatov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Turshatov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richards makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Richards scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards throws a big elbow that misses.
Turshatov pulls Richards in close to his closed guard and prevents Richards from doing any damage or advancing position.
Turshatov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Richards scoring with some ground and pound.
Richards throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Turshatov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Turshatov keeping full guard, as Richards tries to pass.
Richards is fighting to break Turshatov's control of his arms but Turshatov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Richards lands a couple of digs.
Turshatov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Richards sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Turshatov's guard.
Turshatov trying to control here.
Turshatov won't allow Richards to pass to mount. #T2#
Richards is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Turshatov is trying to maintain the position but Richards is very close to passing his half guard.
Richards trying to control from Turshatov's half guard. Turshatov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Richards tries to free his leg and advance position but Turshatov is retaining full guard.
Turshatov controls Richards momentarily but Richards frees himself.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Turshatov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Richards pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turshatov is keeping the position for now.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Richards is working hard here to advance position.
Turshatov has Richards pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Turshatov moves into the clinch.
We've been informed that Turshatov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#BC2#
Turshatov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Turshatov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Richards, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Turshatov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4#
A swing and a miss from Turshatov.#CL2#
Turshatov has closed the distance and engaged Richards in a clinch.
#BC2#
Turshatov manages to break the clinch.
Richards uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turshatov.
Turshatov misses with a looping right.#TD#
Richards scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Richards scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Richards is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Turshatov sees it coming and defends easily.
Turshatov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Richards trying to control the action but Turshatov is working from the bottom.
Richards looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Turshatov is holding on to half guard well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Richards dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Turshatov has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Richards is trying to trip Turshatov. He has hold of a leg but Turshatov is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Richards persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Turshatov pulls Richards in close to his closed guard and prevents Richards from doing any damage or advancing position.
Richards trying to control the position from guard on top but Turshatov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turshatov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Richards is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turshatov can do to turn this around?
Turshatov controls Richards momentarily but Richards frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turshatov keeping moving, preventing Richards from controlling successfully.
Richards is really struggling to control Turshatov but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T1#
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Richards tries to free his leg and advance position but Turshatov is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The fighters circling - Turshatov throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Turshatov moves into range and clinches up with Richards.#BC2#
Turshatov breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Turshatov gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Turshatov manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Richards changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Turshatov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Turshatov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Richards.
Turshatov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Richards's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Turshatov is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Turshatov moves into full guard.
Richards postures up.
Richards lands a couple of elbows.
Turshatov trying to control the position.
Richards postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Richards throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richards looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Richards lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richards is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Richards trying to control but Turshatov is working from the bottom.
Turshatov can't keep his opponent in guard - Richards advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Turshatov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Richards is working away from the top position though.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Turshatov tries to get to full guard but Richards has control of the leg.
Richards trying to mount his opponent but Turshatov defends it.
Richards throwing shots but Turshatov is blocking nicely.
Richards wants to pass to mount but Turshatov is defending the position.
Turshatov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Richards.
Turshatov trying to control from the bottom.
Turshatov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Turshatov closes the distance and pushes Richards back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Richards dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Turshatov lands with a hook. Richards tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Richards uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turshatov.
Turshatov misses with a straight right.
Richards appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Turshatov moves in looking to clinch but Richards pushes him off.#CL2#
Turshatov pushes Richards up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Richards gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Richards is looking to take a break and control but Turshatov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Richards is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Richards wants to pass to mount but Turshatov is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards controlling the action here.
Turshatov is trying to maintain the position but Richards is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Richards is looking to take a break and control but Turshatov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Turshatov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Turshatov wants to control but Richards passes into side.
Turshatov stops Richards from passing to mount.
Richards works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Turshatov defending against the ground and pound.
Turshatov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Richards works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T2#
Turshatov regains half guard.
Turshatov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Richards.
Richards takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Richards is thwarting Turshatov's attempts to control the position.
Turshatov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Richards haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Richards not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Richards throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Turshatov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Turshatov is trying to control but can't.
Richards tries to pass the half guard into mount. Turshatov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3##SUB#
Richards is looking for a kimura but Turshatov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Richards to get the leverage.
Turshatov trying to control from the bottom.
Richards is trying to control the action in half guard but Turshatov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Turshatov has hold of Richards's hands but Richards slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Richards throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Turshatov is trying to maintain the position but Richards is very close to passing his half guard.
Richards throwing shots but Turshatov is blocking nicely.
Turshatov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Richards scores with a couple of nice shots.
Turshatov trying to control but Richards postures up.
Richards is looking to pass Turshatov's guard but actually Turshatov recovers to full guard. #T4#
Turshatov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Turshatov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Richards advances to half guard.
Richards throwing shots but Turshatov is blocking nicely.
Richards is thwarting Turshatov's attempts to control the position.
Alexey Turshatov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Richards trying to control from half guard but Turshatov is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turshatov wants to control but Richards is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Richards showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Richards, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Richards!
Alexey Turshatov spoke after the fight, saying 'Bye!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Duncan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Turshatov on the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Alexey Turshatov has been cut.
Duncan lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Turshatov goes down and covers up as Duncan starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grant Duncan!
A victorious Grant Duncan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Alexey Turshatov stepped up to the mic, saying 'Bye!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 19, 2016 |
#R1#
No luck for Turshatov with that takedown attempt.
Kolmiokuristus stuffs the takedown.
Kolmiokuristus misses with a few strikes there.
#TD#
Kolmiokuristus looking to score a takedown here. Turshatov is defending well but Kolmiokuristus drives through and ends up in Turshatov's guard.
Kolmiokuristus keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Turshatov's head.
Kolmiokuristus is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Holding Cell that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Kolmiokuristus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kolmiokuristus landing with the ground and pound.
Turshatov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kolmiokuristus landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kolmiokuristus postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kolmiokuristus makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Turshatov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kolmiokuristus defends well.
Kolmiokuristus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1##SUB2#
Turshatov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kolmiokuristus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kolmiokuristus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Turshatov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kolmiokuristus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Turshatov is tightening it up a little... Kolmiokuristus has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Kolmiokuristus reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Kolmiokuristus taps out! Nice BJJ there by Turshatov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Alexey Turshatov!
Alexey Turshatov took some time post fight to say the following; 'Bye!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Maynard leaves Turshatov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Maynard stalks Turshatov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Turshatov's face. Turshatov staggers backwards, shaken.
Turshatov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Maynard sprawls well. Maynard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Turshatov gets slowly back to his feet.
Turshatov fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexey Turshatov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turshatov shoots in for a double leg but Maynard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
An inside leg kick lands from Maynard.
Turshatov fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turshatov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Maynard is fending him off so far but Turshatov persists. Nope, Maynard circles away and we're back to standing.
Turshatov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Maynard tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Maynard clinches up with Turshatov and pushes him back against the cage.
Maynard lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Alexey Turshatov has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maynard landing knees to the head.
#T1#
Maynard lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Maynard lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Maynard.
Turshatov fails to pull guard.
Turshatov wants a takedown.
Knees in the clinch landing for Maynard.
Turshatov is breathing heavily.
Come on Maynard - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Turshatov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Maynard to keep the fight standing.
Maynard with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#
Alexey Turshatov's cut is getting worse.
Maynard lands a big knee to the head and Turshatov goes down! Maynard pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Maynard!
Alexey Turshatov spoke after the fight, saying 'Bye!'.
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Event:
TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D2): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 19, 2016 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Anthony Ventura and Alexey Turshatov. Turshatov has chosen War And Peace as his entrance music. 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Anthony Ventura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Alexey Turshatov!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Turshatov tries for a takedown but Ventura sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Turshatov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ventura defends it nicely.
Ventura rushes Turshatov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ventura has clasped his hands together around Turshatov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ventura (4) vs (0) Turshatov
Ventura looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Turshatov is trying to control Ventura's posture but Ventura avoids it.
Ventura working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ventura thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ventura tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ventura has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A lull in the action here as Ventura stalls from top position.
Ventura tries to advance to mount but Turshatov denies him.
Turshatov wants to control but Ventura postures up.
Ventura goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Turshatov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ventura but great work by Turshatov. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ventura (4) vs (4) Turshatov
Ventura is not content to let Turshatov control the position.
Ventura wants to control but Turshatov postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ventura tries to buck Turshatov off but Turshatov is having none of it.
Turshatov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ventura has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Turshatov but great work by Ventura. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ventura (8) vs (4) Turshatov
Turshatov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ventura is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Turshatov is trying to control but Ventura passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ventura (11) vs (4) Turshatov
Turshatov trying to remain calm as Ventura controls from the top position.
Turshatov tries to improve position but can't.
Ventura tries to advance to mount but can't.
Turshatov tries to bench press Ventura off him but Ventura keeps the position.
Ventura is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Turshatov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ventura tries for a kimura but Turshatov is defending well.
Ventura looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ventura tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ventura has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ventura working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Turshatov wants to control but Ventura postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turshatov tries to control but Ventura manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Ventura (14) vs (4) Turshatov
Ventura controlling well, preventing Turshatov from escaping the position.
Ventura really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Turshatov.
Turshatov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ventura's arms.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Ventura looking for the choke but no joy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Turshatov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ventura is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Turshatov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Turshatov fending off the submission attempt from Ventura.
Ventura working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Turshatov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ventura 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, Turshatov has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Ventura is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Ventura is looking for the choke from the back position but Turshatov is controlling his hands well.
Ventura avoiding Turshatov 's attempts to control his hands.
Ventura is persistently looking for the submission but Turshatov is defending it well.
Ventura is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Turshatov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Ventura working for the choke.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ventura is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Turshatov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Ventura looking for the choke but no joy.
Turshatov wants to control his opponent's hands but Ventura gets his hands free.
Turshatov is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Ventura gets his way!
Turshatov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ventura.
Turshatov rolls, trying to escape but Ventura keeps control of the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ventura is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turshatov tries to escape but Ventura has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Turshatov turns into Ventura and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ventura (14) vs (6) Turshatov
Ventura has control of Turshatov's left arm, preventing Turshatov from doing any damage.
Turshatov trying to control but Ventura is working from the bottom.
Turshatov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ventura is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ventura has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ventura (16) vs (6) Turshatov
Ventura is stalling in the full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ventura works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Turshatov wants to improve his position but Ventura is controlling well.
Ventura is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ventura is trying to work for a kimura but Turshatov is defending well.
Turshatov trying to hold on to Ventura's head to control him but Ventura postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ventura seems to be looking for submissions.
Turshatov is positioning himself well to prevent Ventura advancing to mount.
Ventura is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Turshatov is defending against the submission attempts here by Ventura.
Turshatov trying to hold on to Ventura's head to control him but Ventura postures up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Turshatov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Turshatov trying to control here.
Turshatov trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ventura (19) vs (6) Turshatov
Turshatov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ventura wants to finish this one by submission but Turshatov is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ventura.
Turshatov tries to hold on but Ventura pushes him away.
Turshatov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Turshatov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ventura seems to be looking for submissions.
Ventura is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Turshatov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ventura.
Ventura is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Turshatov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ventura.
Turshatov trying to control here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ventura is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Turshatov looking for submissions off his back.
Ventura looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Turshatov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Turshatov tries to get to full guard but Ventura has control of the leg.
Turshatov trying to hold on to Ventura's head to control him but Ventura postures up.
Ventura is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Turshatov is just riding it out for now. Ventura eventually gives up the hold.
Turshatov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ventura is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Turshatov is just riding it out for now. Ventura eventually gives up the hold.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ventura takes the fight on points by 19 to 6.
Anthony Ventura seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Alexey Turshatov spoke after the fight, saying 'Bye!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D2): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2016 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alexey Turshatov and Loves To Spooge. Turshatov comes to the cage accompanied by War And Peace. Spooge has chosen Litte Things - One Direction as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Alexey Turshatov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Loves To Spooge!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Spooge clinches up with Turshatov and pushes him back against the cage.
Spooge lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Turshatov (0) vs (2) Spooge
Turshatov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Spooge can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Spooge's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spooge got a little sloppy there for a moment and Turshatov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Spooge has managed to get both his arms back between Turshatov's legs - danger averted.
Turshatov pushes a forearm under Spooge's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Spooge is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexey Turshatov!
Alexey Turshatov looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Bye!'. |
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