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WPGC 10.5 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 34 losses; Roman Boesku! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 34 losses; Conald Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Petersen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Boesku sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Petersen somewhat.
Petersen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Boesku did well to prevent Petersen getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boesku (0) vs (2) Petersen
Petersen controlling the action here.
Petersen trying to pass the guard but Boesku defending well.
Boesku has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Petersen is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen is pressing down on Boesku's thigh, looking to free his foot. Boesku is holding on for now.
Boesku controlling the position for now.
Boesku wants to improve his position but Petersen is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petersen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Boesku knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Petersen passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Boesku (0) vs (5) Petersen
Petersen controlling the position easily from mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Boesku'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.
Petersen moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Boesku (0) vs (8) Petersen
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Petersen is not going to allow Boesku to sit and survive in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Boesku right now.
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.
Boesku is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petersen keeps control of the position easily here as Boesku tries to buck him off.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boesku is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Petersen keeps control of the position easily here as Boesku tries to buck him off.
Boesku trying to control the action but Petersen just sinks the hooks in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petersen trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Boesku doesn't escape.
A lull in the action here.
I really don't envy Boesku right now.
What can Boesku do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Boesku tries to escape but Petersen has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Boesku is working hard here to advance position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Petersen working for a choke but Boesku is defending well.
What can Boesku 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 has the hooks in. Boesku is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Petersen controlling from the back.
Boesku prevents Petersen from getting a body triangle.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Petersen controlling the positon.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Petersen is not going to allow Boesku to sit and survive in this position.
Boesku is trying to break free.
Petersen is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Boesku trying to control but not successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Petersen controlling from the back.
Petersen avoiding Boesku 's attempts to control his hands.
Boesku tries to escape the position.
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.
Petersen not allowing Boesku to control his hands.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Petersen just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Petersen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boesku rolls, trying to escape but Petersen keeps control of the position.
I would not like to be Boesku right now.
Petersen is continuing to stall.
Boesku is trying to break free.
I would not like to be Boesku right now.
Boesku tries to break free.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Petersen biding his time, controlling Boesku.
More stalling from Petersen.
The adventures of Petersen the control monster continue. Boring.
Petersen is hanging on to Boesku's back as he tries to escape.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Petersen is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Boesku tries to roll but Petersen sticks to his back.
Petersen controlling the position well here. Boesku rolled but Petersen kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Petersen with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
I really don't envy Boesku right now.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Petersen is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Boesku knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Boesku for a finish.
Boesku is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Petersen.
Petersen controlling well, preventing Boesku from escaping the position.
Petersen looking to break Boesku's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Boesku remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Petersen will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Boesku wants to control his opponent's hands but Petersen gets his hands free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Boesku trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Petersen controls the position.
Petersen is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Boesku is defending well though. Petersen let's go of the attempt for now.
Boesku just trying to survive but Petersen is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Petersen's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Boesku trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Petersen is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Petersen has the hooks in. Boesku is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Boesku manages to reverse the position and now he's in Petersen's guard. Nice work there by Boesku.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boesku (2) vs (8) Petersen
Petersen trying to control the position here.
Boesku tries to free his leg and advance position but Petersen is retaining full guard.
Petersen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boesku manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boesku (2) vs (10) Petersen
Boesku not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Petersen looking to pass the guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Petersen won't allow Boesku to sweep him here.
Boesku keeping full guard, as Petersen tries to pass.
Petersen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Boesku manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boesku (4) vs (10) Petersen
Petersen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boesku is one step ahead there.
Boesku looking to pass the guard.
Petersen pulls Boesku in close to his closed guard and prevents Boesku from doing any damage or advancing position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petersen wins on points by 10 to 4.
Conald Petersen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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