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TWGC 40 (145lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Peter Petersson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Immagunna Filerup!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Petersson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Filerup tries for a takedown but Petersson manages to get underhooks.
Petersson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Filerup gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Petersson successfully pulls guard.
Filerup is looking to pass into half guard but Petersson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Petersson is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersson (2) vs (0) Filerup
Filerup keeping full guard, as Petersson tries to pass.
Filerup looking to control.
Petersson passes Filerup's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Petersson not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Petersson continues to stall.
Filerup tries to get to full guard but Petersson has control of the leg. #T2#
Petersson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Petersson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Petersson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Petersson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Filerup is looking for a sweep. Petersson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petersson wants to free his trapped foot but Filerup is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Petersson is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Filerup wants to control but Petersson is keeping busy.
Petersson uses his free foot to push down on Filerup's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Filerup. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersson (5) vs (0) Filerup
Petersson controlling the pace for now.
Petersson fails to move to back control.
Filerup tries to lock up and control but Petersson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Petersson prevents Filerup from getting the reversal.
Petersson controlling the position easily from mount.
Filerup tries to hold on but Petersson pushes him away.
Petersson wants to take Filerup's back but he can't do it this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Filerup wants to control but Petersson is having none of it.
Petersson controlling the pace for now.
Filerup is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Filerup really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Petersson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Petersson avoids the attempt from Filerup to control.#T5#
Filerup is trying to escape the mount.
Petersson controlling the pace for now.
Filerup keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Petersson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
More hug and hope from Petersson.
Filerup tries to hold on but Petersson pushes him away.
Petersson controlling from mount. #T6#
Petersson with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Petersson takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Petersson (8) vs (0) Filerup
Petersson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Petersson keeps control of the position as Filerup tries to break free.
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.
Filerup tries to escape the position.
Filerup is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T7#
Filerup is really stuck here.
Petersson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Filerup trying to control the hands but Petersson won't let him.
Petersson biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T8#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Petersson.
Filerup tries to break free.
Petersson biding his time, controlling Filerup. #T9#
Filerup rolls, trying to escape but Petersson keeps control of the position.
I would not like to be Filerup right now.
Petersson continues to hold on tight.
Despite being in a bad position, Filerup is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts. #T10#
Petersson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Petersson controlling well, preventing Filerup from escaping the position.
Petersson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Petersson is hanging on to Filerup's back as he tries to escape.
Petersson keeps control of the position easily here as Filerup tries to buck him off.
#T11#
Filerup tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Further stalling from Petersson.
Filerup trying to control the position but Petersson manages to sink in the hooks. #T12#
Filerup can't escape the position.
Petersson controls the position.
Filerup wants to escape the position.
Petersson biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T13#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Petersson is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Filerup trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Petersson controlling from the back.#T14#
Petersson is not going to allow Filerup to sit and survive in this position.
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.
Filerup tries to break free.
Filerup just trying to survive but Petersson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Filerup tries to escape but Petersson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petersson takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Peter Petersson 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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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Marcus Shakes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Igor Lomachenko!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Shakes misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Lomachenko counters by moving into the clinch.
Lomachenko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shakes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lomachenko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shakes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lomachenko is looking to take this one to the mat.
Marcus Shakes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Lomachenko.
Lomachenko tries to score a body lock takedown but Shakes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lomachenko goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shakes prevents it.
Lomachenko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shakes after a bit of a struggle.
We've been informed that Lomachenko has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Shakes tries to score a body lock takedown but Lomachenko shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lomachenko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shakes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Shakes fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Lomachenko rushes Shakes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shakes tries to score a body lock takedown but Lomachenko shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shakes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lomachenko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lomachenko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shakes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T1#
Shakes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lomachenko wants to counter with a clinch but Shakes pushes him away.#CL2#
Lomachenko moves into the clinch.
Lomachenko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shakes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lomachenko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shakes after a bit of a struggle.
Shakes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lomachenko after a bit of a struggle.
Shakes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lomachenko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Lomachenko as Shakes shoots in.
Shakes tries for a takedown but Lomachenko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lomachenko tries to counter with a clinch but Shakes shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Lomachenko instigates a clinch.
Our sources have told us that Shakes has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Shakes is looking for a takedown.
Lomachenko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shakes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T2#
Shakes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lomachenko gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lomachenko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shakes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shakes is looking for a takedown.
Shakes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lomachenko pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Lomachenko has managed to clinch.
Shakes is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lomachenko prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shakes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lomachenko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lomachenko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shakes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lomachenko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Shakes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Lomachenko counters by moving into the clinch. #T3#
Lomachenko is working for takedown but Shakes is calmly controlling the position for now.
Shakes can't get the takedown.
Shakes is working for takedown but Lomachenko is calmly controlling the position for now.
Shakes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lomachenko.
Shakes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lomachenko after a bit of a struggle.
Lomachenko has Shakes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shakes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shakes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shakes gets underhooks to prevent Lomachenko's takedown attempt.
Shakes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lomachenko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shakes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lomachenko gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shakes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lomachenko is defending well.
Shakes is breathing heavily.
Shakes looking for a takedown.
Shakes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lomachenko pulls his leg out and moves away.
Shakes fails with the takedown.
Lomachenko steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shakes.#CL2#
Lomachenko forces Shakes back against the cage and clinches.#T4#
Shakes is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lomachenko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shakes.
Lomachenko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shakes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lomachenko looking for a takedown.
Lomachenko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shakes after a bit of a struggle.
Lomachenko is pressed up against the cage. Shakes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lomachenko down to the mat. Lomachenko avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Shakes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lomachenko wants to counter with a clinch but Shakes pushes him away.
Shakes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lomachenko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shakes somewhat.
Lomachenko wants to counter with a clinch but Shakes pushes him away.
Igor Lomachenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Lomachenko closes the distance and clinches. #T5#
Lomachenko wants to take the fight to the mat but Shakes manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Shakes is pressed up against the cage. Lomachenko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shakes down to the mat. Shakes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Shakes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lomachenko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shakes somewhat.
Shakes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lomachenko defends well and Shakes ends up having to push Lomachenko into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Shakes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lomachenko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shakes after a bit of a struggle.
Shakes tries to score a body lock takedown but Lomachenko shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lomachenko wants to take the fight to the mat but Shakes manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lomachenko goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shakes prevents it.
Shakes wants a takedown.
Lomachenko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shakes.
#T6#
Lomachenko tries for a takedown but Shakes manages to get underhooks.
Lomachenko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shakes after a bit of a struggle.
Shakes is working for takedown but Lomachenko is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lomachenko tries to score a body lock takedown but Shakes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shakes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shakes is looking to take this one to the mat.
Shakes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lomachenko is defending well.
Lomachenko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shakes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shakes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lomachenko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lomachenko has Shakes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shakes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shakes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Shakes can't get the takedown.
Lomachenko prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lomachenko drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shakes pulls his leg out and moves away.
Shakes shoots in and drives through. Lomachenko sprawls well.#CL2#
Lomachenko clinches. #T7#
Lomachenko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shakes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Lomachenko. No joy for Shakes on that attempt. #CL2#
Lomachenko gets a clinch.
Lomachenko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shakes after a bit of a struggle.
Shakes gets underhooks to prevent Lomachenko's takedown attempt.
Lomachenko is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lomachenko tries to score a body lock takedown but Shakes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shakes is looking to take this one to the mat.
Shakes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lomachenko.
Shakes is working for takedown but Lomachenko is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lomachenko tries for a takedown but Shakes manages to get underhooks.
Shakes can't get the takedown.
Shakes wants a takedown.
Lomachenko stops a takedown attempt from Shakes.
#T8#
Shakes gets underhooks to prevent Lomachenko's takedown attempt.
Shakes prevents the takedown attempt.
Lomachenko prevents the takedown attempt.
Lomachenko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shakes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lomachenko is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Shakes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lomachenko pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lomachenko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shakes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shakes.
Lomachenko tries to counter with a clinch but Shakes shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Lomachenko gets a clinch.
Shakes has Lomachenko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lomachenko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lomachenko is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shakes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lomachenko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lomachenko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shakes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T9#
Shakes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lomachenko gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shakes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lomachenko gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lomachenko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shakes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shakes stops a takedown attempt from Lomachenko.
Shakes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lomachenko is defending well.
Lomachenko goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shakes prevents it.
Shakes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lomachenko prevents it.
Lomachenko has Shakes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shakes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shakes is pressed up against the cage. Lomachenko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shakes down to the mat. Shakes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lomachenko stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lomachenko wants it to stay on the feet.
Lomachenko steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shakes.
Lomachenko stuffs the takedown attempt from Shakes. Shakes gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Lomachenko rushes Shakes and presses him up against the cage.#T10#
Shakes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lomachenko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Shakes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lomachenko wants to counter the offense by Shakes and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Lomachenko clinches with his opponent.
Shakes looking for a takedown.
Lomachenko is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lomachenko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lomachenko is looking for a takedown.
Shakes is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lomachenko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lomachenko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shakes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lomachenko prevents the takedown attempt.
Shakes is working for takedown but Lomachenko is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lomachenko is pressed up against the cage. Shakes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lomachenko down to the mat. Lomachenko avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Lomachenko closes the distance and clinches.#T11#
Lomachenko prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lomachenko can't get the takedown.
Lomachenko is trying to drag Shakes to the mat but Shakes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shakes wants to take the fight to the mat but Lomachenko manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lomachenko looking for a takedown.
Shakes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lomachenko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shakes after a bit of a struggle.
Lomachenko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shakes is trying to drag Lomachenko to the mat but Lomachenko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lomachenko prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T12#
Shakes tries to score a body lock takedown but Lomachenko shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lomachenko is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shakes is defending well.
Shakes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lomachenko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shakes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shakes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lomachenko tries to score a body lock takedown but Shakes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shakes is trying to drag Lomachenko to the mat but Lomachenko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lomachenko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shakes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Shakes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lomachenko is defending well.
Lomachenko is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shakes is defending well.
Lomachenko is pressed up against the cage. Shakes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lomachenko down to the mat. Lomachenko avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Shakes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T13##CL2#
Lomachenko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shakes prevents the takedown attempt.
Lomachenko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lomachenko wants a takedown.
Lomachenko is pressed up against the cage. Shakes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lomachenko down to the mat. Lomachenko avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
No luck for Shakes with that takedown attempt.
Shakes shoots for a double leg takedown but Lomachenko sprawls well. He's pushed Shakes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Lomachenko gets a clinch.
Shakes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lomachenko is defending well.
Shakes gets underhooks to prevent Lomachenko's takedown attempt.
Shakes wants a takedown but no success here.
Lomachenko stops a takedown attempt from Shakes.
Lomachenko goes for a takedown attempt but Shakes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T14#
Shakes fails with the takedown.
Lomachenko wants to counter with a clinch but Shakes pushes him away.#CL2#
Lomachenko forces Shakes back against the cage and clinches.
Lomachenko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shakes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Shakes has Lomachenko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lomachenko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shakes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lomachenko after a bit of a struggle.
Shakes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lomachenko after a bit of a struggle.
Lomachenko is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shakes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shakes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lomachenko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lomachenko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shakes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shakes is pressed up against the cage. Lomachenko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shakes down to the mat. Shakes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Shakes tries for a takedown but Lomachenko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Lomachenko rushes Shakes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Shakes is heads and Lomachenko is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Lomachenko wins on points by 1 to 0.
Marcus Shakes spoke after the fight, saying 'Maybe its time to hang it up and coach'. |
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