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TWGC 28 (205lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
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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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kosuke Ishimura (ranked 1454 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Galvao (ranked 2425 p4p, 281 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Kosuke Ishimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Jorge Galvao!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Galvao misses with a takedown attempt
and Ishimura counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ishimura has picked Galvao up - he's going for a ride! Ishimura dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ishimura (2) vs (0) Galvao
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ishimura in particular looking to stall.
Galvao tries to get to full guard but Ishimura has control of the leg.
Galvao trying to hold on to Ishimura's head to control him but Ishimura postures up.
Ishimura is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galvao is looking for a sweep. Ishimura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Galvao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ishimura pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ishimura is pressing down on Galvao's thigh, looking to free his foot. Galvao is holding on for now.
Galvao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Galvao is looking to control Ishimura's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Galvao avoid being mounted?
Ishimura will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Galvao tries to roll over but Ishimura keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ishimura controlling the action here.
Ishimura looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ishimura content to control rather than advance.
Ishimura trying to mount his opponent but Galvao defends it.
Ishimura perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Galvao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galvao works his way to full guard. Good work.
Galvao looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ishimura avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ishimura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ishimura stands and throws Galvao's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ishimura (5) vs (0) Galvao
Galvao is being controlled here.
Galvao is looking for a sweep.
Ishimura trying to control the action but Galvao is working from the bottom.
Ishimura is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Galvao's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ishimura tries to move to mount but Galvao blocks the move with his legs.
Galvao is trying to get back to half guard.
Ishimura wants to control but Galvao is keeping him busy.
Ishimura in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Galvao struggling a bit here.
Ishimura in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Galvao stops Ishimura from passing to mount.
The referee asks Ishimura politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ishimura prefers to stall for the moment though.
Galvao is looking to reverse the position.
Galvao manages to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Galvao gets back to full guard.
Ishimura advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ishimura (8) vs (0) Galvao
Galvao tries to improve position but can't.
Ishimura is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Galvao's shoulder. That is not cool.
We've been informed that Galvao has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ishimura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Galvao keeps working.
Ishimura controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Galvao's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ishimura wants to control but Galvao is keeping him busy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ishimura controlling the position.
Ishimura'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.
Galvao is looking to regain half guard here but Ishimura keeps moving and retains side control.
Galvao can't do much from the bottom here.
Ishimura advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ishimura (10) vs (0) Galvao
Galvao tries to lock up and control but Ishimura gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ishimura can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Galvao is looking to escape.
Ishimura fails to take his opponent's back.
Ishimura tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ishimura is trying to take his opponent's back.
Galvao is looking to improve his position but Ishimura isn't that keen on the idea.
Ishimura controlling from the full mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ishimura moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Ishimura (13) vs (0) Galvao
Ishimura looking for the choke from the back.
Ishimura looking to break Galvao's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Galvao remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Ishimura will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Galvao looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ishimura controlling the positon.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Galvao tries to escape but Ishimura has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ishimura is not going to allow Galvao to sit and survive in this position.
Galvao tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ishimura tries to control but Galvao wriggling away.
Ishimura sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ishimura wants to take Galvao's back here but Galvao is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Galvao keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ishimura controlling his opponent.
Ishimura continues to stall.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from Ishimura.
Galvao is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Galvao is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ishimura takes Galvao's back. Score +3 for taking back: Ishimura (16) vs (0) Galvao
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ishimura controlling the positon.
Galvao is really stuck here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Galvao wants to control his opponent's hands but Ishimura gets his hands free.
Ishimura controlling well, preventing Galvao from escaping the position.
Ishimura working for a choke but Galvao is defending well.
Galvao breaks Ishimura's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ishimura (16) vs (2) Galvao
Ishimura keeping full guard, as Galvao tries to pass.
Ishimura wants to sweep here but Galvao controlling him for the moment.
Ishimura is pulling down on Galvao's head. It's preventing any offense from Galvao, at least for the moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Galvao slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ishimura (16) vs (5) Galvao
Ishimura is trying to control Galvao's posture but Galvao avoids it.
Ishimura tries to improve position but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galvao working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Galvao controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ishimura takes the fight on points by 16 to 5. |
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