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G1 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 5 wins and 2 losses; Bob Le Boulder! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Choto Kanabe!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Shimada.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kanabe tries to sprawl but Le Boulder drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Le Boulder (2) vs (0) Kanabe
Kanabe trying to control from the bottom.
Le Boulder content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kanabe is trying to get back to full guard.
Le Boulder seems to be working for a kimura but Kanabe defends the submission attempt.
Le Boulder trying to control from half guard but Kanabe is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Le Boulder seems content to control.
Kanabe tries to roll over but Le Boulder keeps him under control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kanabe can do anything to dispel that myth.
Le Boulder is trying to work for a kimura but Kanabe is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Boulder stalling.
Kanabe holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Le Boulder looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Le Boulder is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kanabe won't allow Le Boulder to pass to mount.
Kanabe wants to improve his position but Le Boulder is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kanabe is looking to control Le Boulder's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kanabe avoid being mounted?
Kanabe won't allow Le Boulder to pass to mount.
Kanabe tries to roll over but Le Boulder keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Le Boulder seems content to control.
Kanabe trying to hold on to Le Boulder's head to control him but Le Boulder postures up.
Le Boulder is trying to work for a kimura but Kanabe is defending well.
Kanabe trying to control here.
Kanabe is not content to let Le Boulder control the position.
Le Boulder with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Le Boulder passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Le Boulder (5) vs (0) Kanabe
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Boulder tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Le Boulder is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Le Boulder wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kanabe, who protects the arm well.
Le Boulder tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kanabe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Le Boulder controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kanabe is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Le Boulder's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Le Boulder uses his free foot to push down on Kanabe's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kanabe. Score +3 for passing guard: Le Boulder (8) vs (0) Kanabe
Le Boulder has hold of Kanabe's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kanabe manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Le Boulder is looking to work his way around to Kanabe's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Le Boulder is working for a guillotine from mount but Kanabe frees his head quite easily.
Le Boulder tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kanabe tries to hold on but Le Boulder postures up.
Kanabe defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Le Boulder.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Le Boulder moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Le Boulder (11) vs (0) Kanabe
Le Boulder trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Kanabe is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Le Boulder has his arm under Kanabe's chin here. Game over son! Le Boulder squeezes tightly and Kanabe is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bob Le Boulder!
An out of breath Bob Le Boulder 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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