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TWGC 26 (155lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Luka Perovic (ranked 3299 p4p, 0 weight class) and Louis Alexandre Berthier (ranked 3599 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Luka Perovic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Louis Alexandre Berthier!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Perovic shoots and misses
and Berthier counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Perovic! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Perovic (0) vs (4) Berthier
Perovic is trying to get back to half guard.
Perovic is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Perovic manages to get back to half guard.
Perovic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Berthier is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berthier 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perovic controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berthier is looking to take a break and control but Perovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Perovic is trying to get back to full guard.
Perovic trying to control here.
Berthier is keen to just control but Perovic is a slippery customer.
Berthier is thwarting Perovic's attempts to control the position.
Berthier seems to be looking for submissions.
Berthier is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've been hearing good reports from Perovic's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Berthier wants to control but Perovic is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perovic is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Berthier's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Berthier's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Perovic (4) vs (4) Berthier
Perovic controls the action.
I really don't envy Berthier right now.
Perovic controlling the position well here. Berthier rolled but Perovic kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berthier tries to roll but Perovic sticks to his back.
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.
Perovic is hanging on to Berthier's back as he tries to escape.
Berthier is still trying to improve position.
Perovic keeps control of the position easily here as Berthier tries to buck him off.
Perovic is hanging on to Berthier's back as he tries to escape.
I would not like to be Berthier right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perovic seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Berthier for as long as he can get away with.
Berthier rolls, trying to escape but Perovic keeps control of the position.
Perovic is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Berthier knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Berthier for a finish.
Perovic just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Perovic continues to stall.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Berthier wants to escape the position.
Perovic is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Berthier defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
You can see the frustration on Berthier's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Perovic is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Perovic has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Berthier is in real trouble here. Perovic gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Berthier is tapping out! Perovic wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Luka Perovic!
Luka Perovic managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, into his post fight interview. |
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