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TWGC 28 (205lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Chester Bowen (ranked 4607 p4p, 0 weight class) and Denis Kurlaev (ranked 2615 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light 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; Chester Bowen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Denis Kurlaev!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kurlaev clinches.
Kurlaev has clasped his hands together around Bowen's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bowen (0) vs (4) Kurlaev
Bowen is trying to improve his position.
Kurlaev advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Bowen (0) vs (6) Kurlaev
Bowen tries to improve his position but instead Kurlaev has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bowen (0) vs (9) Kurlaev
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kurlaev controlling the positon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurlaev has the hooks in. Bowen is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurlaev has the hooks in. Bowen is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
I would not like to be Bowen right now.
Kurlaev's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurlaev has the hooks in. Bowen is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
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.
Kurlaev is continuing to stall.
Bowen tries to escape but Kurlaev has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurlaev controlling from the back.
Kurlaev is hanging on to Bowen's back as he tries to escape.
Kurlaev has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Bowen's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
More stalling from Kurlaev.
Bowen is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Bowen right now.
Bowen is trying to break free.
Bowen is working hard here to advance position.
Kurlaev is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Kurlaev is hanging on to Bowen's back as he tries to escape.
Kurlaev controlling from the back.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The adventures of Kurlaev the control monster continue. Boring.
Bowen rolls, trying to escape but Kurlaev keeps control of the position.
Bowen is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kurlaev.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bowen wants to escape the position.
Kurlaev controls the action.
Bowen tries to break free.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Kurlaev has the hooks in. Bowen is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bowen is breathing heavily.
Kurlaev has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Bowen's body.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bowen tries to break free.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kurlaev controls the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bowen trying to control the position but Kurlaev manages to sink in the hooks.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bowen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kurlaev frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bowen (0) vs (12) Kurlaev
Kurlaev content just to control the position here.
Kurlaev takes Bowen's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Bowen is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Bowen (0) vs (15) Kurlaev
Bowen tries to roll but Kurlaev sticks to his back.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kurlaev has good solid back control here.
Bowen tries to escape but Kurlaev has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kurlaev keeps control of the position easily here as Bowen tries to buck him off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kurlaev wins on points by 15 to 0.
An out of breath Denis Kurlaev thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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