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TWGC 34 (265+lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Bob Le Boulder! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 5 losses; Numero Deux!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Deux or perhaps it was just good defense by Le Boulder, which made it look bad.
Deux avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Le Boulder tries to close the distance and clinch but Deux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Le Boulder. No joy for Deux on that attempt.
Deux avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Le Boulder has closed the distance and engaged Deux in a clinch.
Le Boulder has Deux pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Deux manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Deux tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bob Le Boulder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Numero Deux.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Boulder gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Deux.
Deux is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Le Boulder prevents the takedown attempt.
Le Boulder stops a takedown attempt from Deux.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Boulder drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Deux gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Deux tries to score a body lock takedown but Le Boulder shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Deux changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Le Boulder fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Le Boulder shoots in and gets a takedown into Deux's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Le Boulder (2) vs (0) Deux
Deux being controlled here, momentarily.
Le Boulder slips nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deux wants to improve his position but Le Boulder is controlling well.
Le Boulder stalling.
Le Boulder looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Well, if Le Boulder is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Boulder tries to pass the half guard into mount. Deux knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Le Boulder is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Deux! Score +3 for passing guard: Le Boulder (5) vs (0) Deux
Le Boulder content just to control the position here.
Le Boulder knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Deux on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deux can't escape the position.
Le Boulder controlling from the full mount.
Le Boulder wants to take his opponent's back but Deux doesn't allow it.
Le Boulder sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Deux stops Le Boulder from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Le Boulder controlling his opponent.
Le Boulder has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Deux can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Le Boulder takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Deux is looking to improve his position but Le Boulder isn't that keen on the idea.
Le Boulder tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Deux working to try and regain half guard.
Le Boulder controlling from mount.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Le Boulder.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Le Boulder is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Deux has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Le Boulder looking to control and managing it successfully.
Le Boulder'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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Le Boulder continues to hold on tight.
Deux really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Le Boulder controlling the position easily from mount.
Deux keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Le Boulder looking to control and managing it successfully.
Le Boulder is trying to take his opponent's back.
Le Boulder sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Deux tries to hold on but Le Boulder postures up.
Le Boulder wants to take Deux's back here but Deux is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Deux is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Le Boulder tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Deux working to try and regain half guard.
Le Boulder wants to take Deux's back but he can't do it this time.
Le Boulder controlling the pace for now.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Le Boulder wants to take Deux's back here but Deux is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Le Boulder controlling his opponent.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from Le Boulder.
Deux is in all sorts of trouble here.
Le Boulder tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Le Boulder fails to take his opponent's back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Le Boulder takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Bob Le Boulder decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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