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TWGC 20 (185lbs, D3): Finals - Round 3 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Michel Colucci (ranked 3422 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Petersen (ranked 406 p4p, 63 weight class). Colucci comes to the cage accompanied by Le temps des cerises. Don Petersen told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Michel Colucci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Don Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Colucci.
Petersen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Petersen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Colucci feinted with a counter takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Colucci is defended easily by Petersen.
Petersen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Colucci defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michel Colucci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petersen has managed to clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Petersen has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colucci ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Colucci no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Petersen trying to control but Colucci is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Colucci is keeping the position.
Petersen passes into half guard.
Petersen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Colucci is just riding it out for now. Petersen eventually gives up the hold.
Colucci actively working from the bottom here.
Colucci is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colucci gets full guard.
Colucci looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Colucci has his foot on Petersen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Petersen works his way back into a safe position though.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Colucci keeps moving.
Colucci seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Petersen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Petersen trying to control but Colucci is working from the bottom.
Colucci working a defensive guard here.
Colucci wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colucci keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Colucci looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Petersen passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Colucci (0) vs (3) Petersen
Petersen trying to control the position but Colucci is working away.
Colucci tries to improve position but can't.
Petersen trying to control the action but Colucci is working from the bottom.
Colucci is trying to improve his position.
Colucci is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colucci wants to improve his position but Petersen is controlling well.
Petersen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Colucci doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Petersen.
Colucci wants to control but Petersen passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Colucci (0) vs (6) Petersen
Colucci is not content to let Petersen control the position.
Colucci is trying to work for a sweep but Petersen has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Colucci (0) vs (8) Petersen
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Petersen working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Petersen looking to control but Colucci is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Petersen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Let's hope that Petersen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petersen looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Colucci is trying to escape the mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Colucci sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Petersen is looking for a kimura here.
Colucci is not content to let Petersen control the position.
Petersen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Petersen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Colucci doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Petersen.
Petersen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Colucci is trying to maintain the position but Petersen is very close to passing his half guard.
Petersen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Colucci keeps working.
Petersen prevents Colucci from improving his position.
Petersen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Colucci wants to get back to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Petersen trying to control the action but Colucci is working from the bottom.
Petersen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Colucci doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Petersen.
Colucci is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Petersen pulls his head out easily.
Petersen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Colucci tries to roll over but Petersen keeps him under control.
Petersen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Colucci looking for submissions off his back.
Petersen maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Colucci could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Petersen has cracked it and Colucci is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Petersen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Don Petersen!
Don Petersen is the new middleweight champion!
Don Petersen gave a mention to Aspire Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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