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CWC 293 - MacGowan vs Schultz PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 14 losses; Frank Andersson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 13 losses; Conald Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Petersen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Andersson on his heels. He'll look to pass Andersson's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Andersson (0) vs (2) Petersen
Petersen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Andersson (0) vs (5) Petersen
Andersson can't do much from the bottom here.
Petersen in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Andersson struggling a bit here.
We've been hearing good reports from Andersson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here.
Petersen tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petersen trying to control the action but Andersson is working from the bottom.
Andersson tries to improve position but can't.
Petersen happy to just control the position for now.
Andersson tries to buck Petersen off but Petersen is having none of it.
Andersson is trying to escape the position but Petersen is controlling the position.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Petersen might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Petersen is continuing to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The adventures of Petersen the control monster continue. Boring.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Andersson stops Petersen from passing to mount.
Andersson is looking to reverse the position.
Petersen staying calm.
Petersen advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Andersson (0) vs (7) Petersen
Andersson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson tries to hold on but Petersen pushes him away.
Petersen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Andersson is looking to escape.
Andersson is working to get back to half guard.
Petersen fails to move to back control.
Petersen prevents Andersson from getting the reversal.
Andersson is working hard here to advance position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Petersen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Andersson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Andersson is trying to escape the mount.
Petersen content just to control the position here.
Andersson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Andersson tries to lock up and control but Petersen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Petersen controlling the position easily from mount.
Andersson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Petersen controlling his opponent.
Petersen trying to control but Andersson is having none of it.
Petersen wants to take his opponent's back but instead Andersson manages to regain half guard.
Petersen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Andersson is looking for a sweep. Petersen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Petersen wants to take a breather but Andersson is having none of it.
Petersen controlling the action here.
Petersen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Andersson (0) vs (10) Petersen
Petersen looking to control but Andersson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Andersson is desperately trying to improve his position but Petersen has a good base and remains in mount.
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.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Andersson wants to hold on but Petersen pushes him away.
Petersen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Andersson wants to control but Petersen is having none of it.
Petersen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Petersen looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Petersen controlling from mount.
Andersson is looking to improve his position but Petersen isn't that keen on the idea.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
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.
Petersen wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Petersen tries to control but Andersson wriggling away.
Petersen controlling his opponent.
Petersen avoids the attempt from Andersson to control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Andersson working to try and regain half guard.
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.
Andersson wants to hold on but Petersen pushes him away.
Petersen is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Andersson is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Andersson (0) vs (13) Petersen
Petersen just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Petersen is hanging on to Andersson's back as he tries to escape.
Andersson looking very determined here, making life difficult for Petersen.
Petersen is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Andersson can't escape the position.
What can Andersson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Petersen is looking to control Andersson but Andersson is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Petersen controls the position.
Petersen doesn't have the hooks in and Andersson manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andersson (2) vs (13) Petersen
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Petersen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Andersson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Petersen is keeping the position for now.
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Andersson from controlling successfully.
Petersen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Andersson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Petersen is trying to keep Andersson in close.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Andersson won't allow Petersen to sweep him here.
Petersen has control of Andersson's left arm, preventing Andersson from doing any damage.
Petersen keeping full guard, as Andersson tries to pass.
Petersen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Andersson is one step ahead there.
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Andersson from controlling successfully.
Andersson is stalling in the full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Andersson trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Andersson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petersen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Andersson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen is pulling down on Andersson's head. It's preventing any offense from Andersson, at least for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petersen wins on points by 13 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Conald Petersen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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