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Event:
NJMMA #23: Embalmer v Gavira
Date: Dec 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Hands Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Arseni Tereshchenko has been cut.#KD2#
Tereshchenko ducks straight into an uppercut from Hands Jr and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Tereshchenko manages to regain guard straight away.
#ROC2#
Tereshchenko is rocked!
Hands Jr trying to control but Tereshchenko is working from the bottom.
Tereshchenko is pulling down on Hands Jr's head. It's preventing any offense from Hands Jr, at least for the moment.
Tereshchenko keeping full guard, as Hands Jr tries to pass.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tereshchenko holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Hands Jr trying to control but Tereshchenko is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hands Jr tests Tereshchenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice straight punches there by Hands Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hands Jr.#CUT2#
Arseni Tereshchenko's cut is getting worse.#TD#
Tereshchenko throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hands Jr tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tereshchenko is in Hands Jr's guard.
Tereshchenko looking to pass the guard.
Tereshchenko controlling from the top position. #T2#
Hands Jr trying to control the position.
Tereshchenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Hands Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tereshchenko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tereshchenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hands Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tereshchenko wants to control from the top but Hands Jr keeps moving.
Tereshchenko looking to pass the guard.
Hands Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tereshchenko manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T3##SUB#
Tereshchenko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hands Jr wants to control from the top but Tereshchenko keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hands Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hands Jr trying to control but Tereshchenko is working from the bottom.
Tereshchenko looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tereshchenko keeping moving, preventing Hands Jr from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Tereshchenko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hands Jr defends well.
Hands Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Tereshchenko is retaining full guard.
Hands Jr passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Hands Jr is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tereshchenko is just riding it out for now. Hands Jr eventually gives up the hold.
Tereshchenko desperately trying to maintain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pillow Hands Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arseni Tereshchenko's cut.
That's time! Tereshchenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Tereshchenko doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hands Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hands Jr scores with a body shot.
#TD2#
Tereshchenko tries to sprawl but Hands Jr drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hands Jr wants to control but Tereshchenko is keeping him busy.
Tereshchenko regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hands Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Tereshchenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tereshchenko looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hands Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tereshchenko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tereshchenko keeping moving, preventing Hands Jr from controlling successfully. #T1#
Hands Jr looking to pass the guard.
Tereshchenko keeping moving, preventing Hands Jr from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hands Jr passes Tereshchenko's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hands Jr trying to mount his opponent but Tereshchenko defends it. #SUB2#
Hands Jr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tereshchenko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hands Jr. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Hands Jr is trying to work for a kimura but Tereshchenko is defending well.
Tereshchenko keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T3#
Hands Jr wants to take a breather but Tereshchenko is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Tereshchenko changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hands Jr looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hands Jr is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tereshchenko's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Tereshchenko trying to mount his opponent but Hands Jr defends it.
Tereshchenko takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tereshchenko wants to pass the guard but Hands Jr is defending well. #SUB#
Tereshchenko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hands Jr is just riding it out for now. Tereshchenko eventually gives up the hold.
Tereshchenko tries to pass to full mount but Hands Jr defends it. #T4#
Tereshchenko takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hands Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hands Jr.
Tereshchenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hands Jr is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tereshchenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Hands Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pillow Hands Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Arseni Tereshchenko's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Decent striking displayed by Hands Jr there.
Tereshchenko misses with a takedown attempt - Hands Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tereshchenko with a poor takedown
and Hands Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Arseni Tereshchenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hands Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tereshchenko tries for a takedown but Hands Jr circles away easily
and Hands Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arseni Tereshchenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Hands Jr closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tereshchenko's guard.
Hands Jr looking to pass the guard.
Tereshchenko looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hands Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Tereshchenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Tereshchenko wants to sweep here but Hands Jr controlling him for the moment.
Hands Jr wants to control from the top but Tereshchenko keeps moving.
Hands Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hands Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Tereshchenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tereshchenko closes the distance and clinches up with Hands Jr, looking for a takedown. Tereshchenko pushes Hands Jr against the cage but Hands Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tereshchenko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Arseni Tereshchenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A left lands for Hands Jr.#CUT2#
Arseni Tereshchenko's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#TD#
Tereshchenko shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hands Jr manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tereshchenko trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hands Jr manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Hands Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Hands Jr is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tereshchenko is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tereshchenko has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Tereshchenko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hands Jr can't keep his opponent in guard - Tereshchenko advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3#
Tereshchenko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hands Jr's head. #SUB#
Tereshchenko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tereshchenko is pressing down on Hands Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hands Jr is holding on for now.
Tereshchenko prevents Hands Jr from improving his position.
Tereshchenko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hands Jr tries to roll over but Tereshchenko keeps him under control.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hands Jr is looking to control Tereshchenko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hands Jr avoid being mounted?
Hands Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hands Jr can't keep his opponent in guard - Tereshchenko advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Tereshchenko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hands Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tereshchenko. #SUB#
Tereshchenko wants to work for an arm triangle but Hands Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pillow Hands Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hands Jr winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pillow Hands Jr!
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Event:
NJMMA #15: Rooney v Dickens
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Jong Trumputinun has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
so Tereshchenko counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jong Trumputinun looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Jong Trumputinun keeping moving, preventing Tereshchenko from controlling successfully.
Jong Trumputinun keeping full guard, as Tereshchenko tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jong Trumputinun trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Tereshchenko drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jong Trumputinun looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jong Trumputinun looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jong Trumputinun! #REVR#
Jong Trumputinun sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Tereshchenko is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tereshchenko keeps Jong Trumputinun under control for a moment.
Tereshchenko tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Tereshchenko regains half guard, as Jong Trumputinun was trying to land strikes.
Jong Trumputinun with the ground and pound but Tereshchenko uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Tereshchenko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tereshchenko trying to control the position here.
Jong Trumputinun trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Tereshchenko manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Tereshchenko looking to pass the guard.
Tereshchenko is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
Tereshchenko slips nicely into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tereshchenko in particular looking to stall.
Tereshchenko is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Tereshchenko moves to take his opponent's back. #SUB2#
Tereshchenko working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Jong Trumputinun is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Tereshchenko has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Jong Trumputinun taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Arseni Tereshchenko!
KiDonamir Jong Trumputinun was interviewed post fight and said 'FUCK YOU'.
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Event:
NJMMA #9: Lloyd v Barnett
Date: Nov 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Lotus lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT#
It looks like Arseni Tereshchenko has been cut.
Lotus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tereshchenko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lotus counters with a straight right hand.
Lotus getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Good shot there by Lotus.#KD#
Lotus cracks Tereshchenko with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Tereshchenko looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Lotus finish him?
#ROC#
Tereshchenko is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Tereshchenko closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lotus quickly recovers to half guard.
Lotus is trying to stand up here but Tereshchenko is controlling him well.
Tereshchenko works his way into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Tereshchenko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Tereshchenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lotus keeps working.
Lotus tries to buck Tereshchenko off but Tereshchenko is having none of it.#SUB2#
Tereshchenko has hold of Lotus's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Lotus seems comfortable defending it but Tereshchenko has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Lotus is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Lotus is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Tereshchenko couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Arseni Tereshchenko!
The defeated Liechtensteiner Lotus had this to say: 'This fucking blind referee is friends with the fucking biased judges who are both paid by my PED-using opponent's manager. Fuck them and fuck the haters! What are you looking at asshole? Come at me, I'll mash you like potatoes!!
Mommy!! They are threatening me! 😭'.
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Event:
NJMMA #3: Midweek Mayhem
Date: Oct 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Cynster lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2#
It looks like Arseni Tereshchenko has been cut.#TD#
Tereshchenko shoots in and bounces Cynster off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Tereshchenko is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tereshchenko advances to half guard.
Tereshchenko controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tereshchenko is pressing down on Cynster's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cynster is holding on for now.
Tereshchenko trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Tereshchenko has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Cynster defend it? Tereshchenko steps over the head and cranks it - Cynster is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Tereshchenko!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Arseni Tereshchenko!
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Event:
TWGC 18 (265lbs, D3): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 19, 2017 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Arseni Tereshchenko (ranked 6678 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven Ludwig (ranked 2701 p4p, 343 weight class). 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Arseni Tereshchenko! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Sven Ludwig!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksandr Martynov and Konstantin Menshow.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ludwig forces Tereshchenko back against the cage and clinches.
Ludwig gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Tereshchenko regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tereshchenko (0) vs (2) Ludwig
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tereshchenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ludwig is one step ahead there.
Ludwig wants to pass the guard but Tereshchenko is keeping the position.
Ludwig preventing the sweep.
Ludwig tries to free his leg and advance position but Tereshchenko is retaining full guard.
Tereshchenko trying to keep a closed guard but Ludwig is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ludwig trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tereshchenko 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ludwig stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tereshchenko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ludwig is pushing down on Tereshchenko's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tereshchenko is fighting to maintain full guard but Ludwig has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tereshchenko wants to improve his position but Ludwig is controlling well.
Ludwig moves into full mount! Tereshchenko won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Tereshchenko (0) vs (5) Ludwig
Tereshchenko is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ludwig can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tereshchenko is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ludwig controlling the position easily from mount.
Ludwig tries to control but Tereshchenko wriggling away.
Ludwig working for a guillotine from mount but Tereshchenko is in no mood to give up.
Tereshchenko is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tereshchenko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ludwig content just to control the position here.
Ludwig trying to control but Tereshchenko is having none of it.
Tereshchenko is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ludwig looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Ludwig trying to control but Tereshchenko is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tereshchenko really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tereshchenko defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ludwig.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ludwig controlling from the full mount.
Tereshchenko sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ludwig is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ludwig works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Tereshchenko (0) vs (8) Ludwig
Tereshchenko slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ludwig passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Tereshchenko (0) vs (11) Ludwig
Ludwig trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tereshchenko tries to hold on but Ludwig postures up.
Ludwig is working for a guillotine from mount but Tereshchenko frees his head quite easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tereshchenko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ludwig tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tereshchenko is squirming around, avoiding Ludwig's attempts to control the action.
Ludwig has control of Tereshchenko's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Tereshchenko regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Ludwig goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Tereshchenko is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tereshchenko (2) vs (11) Ludwig
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tereshchenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Ludwig is retaining full guard.
Tereshchenko is working hard here to advance position.
Ludwig looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tereshchenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ludwig tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ludwig bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tereshchenko's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tereshchenko (2) vs (13) Ludwig
Tereshchenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ludwig passes Tereshchenko's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tereshchenko tries to roll over but Ludwig keeps him under control.
Ludwig passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Tereshchenko (2) vs (16) Ludwig
Ludwig working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Ludwig wants to control the pace but Tereshchenko is squirming around nicely.
Ludwig looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ludwig with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Ludwig looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Tereshchenko is squirming around, avoiding Ludwig's attempts to control the action.
Ludwig is working for a guillotine from mount but Tereshchenko frees his head quite easily.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ludwig wants to control the pace but Tereshchenko is squirming around nicely.
Ludwig goes for an armbar but Tereshchenko turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Tereshchenko. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tereshchenko (4) vs (16) Ludwig
Ludwig managing to control the position.
Ludwig can't keep his opponent in guard - Tereshchenko advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tereshchenko is pressing down on Ludwig's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ludwig is holding on for now.
Ludwig is looking to improve his position.
Ludwig is staying active underneath Tereshchenko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tereshchenko is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tereshchenko is pressing down on Ludwig's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ludwig is holding on for now.
Ludwig works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ludwig pulls Tereshchenko in close to his closed guard and prevents Tereshchenko from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tereshchenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tereshchenko stopping the sweep attempt from Ludwig.
Ludwig is adopting a defensive guard.
Tereshchenko looking to pass the guard.
Tereshchenko is looking to advance position but Ludwig has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tereshchenko (4) vs (20) Ludwig
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ludwig trying to control but Tereshchenko is having none of it.
Tereshchenko keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tereshchenko is squirming around, avoiding Ludwig's attempts to control the action.
Tereshchenko tries to lock up and control but Ludwig gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tereshchenko is looking to improve his position but Ludwig isn't that keen on the idea.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ludwig wants to control the pace but Tereshchenko is squirming around nicely.
Tereshchenko is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ludwig wants to control the pace but Tereshchenko is squirming around nicely.
Ludwig is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Tereshchenko to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Tereshchenko shrugs it off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ludwig controlling the position easily from mount.
Ludwig working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ludwig wins on points by 20 to 4.
Sven Ludwig spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (265lbs, D3): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Arseni Tereshchenko (ranked 6608 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jodi Joe Fjera (ranked 2774 p4p, 0 weight class). Fjera has chosen Tito & Tarantula 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Arseni Tereshchenko! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Jodi Joe Fjera!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Vladimir Khabensky and Fedor Mirinova.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tereshchenko doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fjera moves into the clinch.
Fjera pulls Tereshchenko into guard.
Fjera seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tereshchenko wants to pass the guard but Fjera is keeping the position.
Fjera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tereshchenko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tereshchenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fjera is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tereshchenko is working hard here to advance position.
Fjera has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Jako Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Fjera is trying to keep Tereshchenko in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fjera manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tereshchenko manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tereshchenko (0) vs (2) Fjera
Tereshchenko is pulling down on Fjera's head to control his posture.
Tereshchenko continues to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tereshchenko keeping moving, preventing Fjera from controlling successfully.
Fjera advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Tereshchenko (0) vs (5) Fjera
Fjera wants to control but Tereshchenko is keeping him busy.
Fjera is staying tight to Tereshchenko's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Tereshchenko is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fjera tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Tereshchenko tries to buck Fjera off but Fjera is having none of it.
Fjera tries for a kimura but Tereshchenko is defending well.
Tereshchenko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tereshchenko manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fjera's best efforts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tereshchenko won't allow Fjera to pass to mount.
Fjera trying to control the pace.
Tereshchenko is staying active underneath Fjera, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tereshchenko makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tereshchenko.
Tereshchenko is pulling down on Fjera's head. It's preventing any offense from Fjera, at least for the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tereshchenko wants to sweep but no luck.
Fjera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tereshchenko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fjera drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tereshchenko looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tereshchenko looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tereshchenko! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tereshchenko (4) vs (5) Fjera
Fjera can't do much from the bottom here.
Tereshchenko has hold of Fjera's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Fjera tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Tereshchenko cranks the arm and Fjera screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Fjera, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Arseni Tereshchenko! |
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