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CWC 375 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 56 wins and 37 losses; Conald Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 22 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Petersen has a takedown stuffed.
Nickal tries to score a power double leg takedown but Petersen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nickal somewhat.
Petersen attempts a counter takedown but Nickal avoids it well and moves away.
Petersen dives in and grabs Nickal's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nickal pushes down on Petersen's head and hops out.
Nickal is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Petersen gets a double leg takedown into Nickal's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (0) Nickal
Petersen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickal keeping full guard, as Petersen tries to pass.
Petersen stands and throws Nickal's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (5) vs (0) Nickal
Nickal is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickal seems a little lost for a moment, as Petersen dominates the positioning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petersen wants to control but Nickal is keeping him busy.
Petersen tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Petersen trying to control the action but Nickal is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Petersen stalls from top position.
Petersen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nickal for as long as he can get away with.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petersen is looking to take a break and control but Nickal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nickal can't do much from the bottom here.
Petersen in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Petersen wants to control for a moment but Nickal uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Petersen controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petersen wants to control but Nickal is keeping him busy.
Still in half guard, Petersen seems content to control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Petersen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nickal sees it coming and defends easily.
Petersen slows the pace down in half guard.
Nickal tries to roll over but Petersen keeps him under control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Petersen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nickal knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nickal trying to control but Petersen postures up.
We've been informed that Nickal has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Well, if Petersen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Petersen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (8) vs (0) Nickal
Nickal stops Petersen from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Petersen can't control as he wanted to and Nickal manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Petersen works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (11) vs (0) Nickal
Petersen tries to control but Nickal wriggling away.
Petersen controlling the pace for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Nickal is looking to get to half guard.
Nickal is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Petersen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nickal wants to control but Petersen is having none of it.
Petersen wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Petersen wants to control the pace but Nickal is squirming around nicely.
Nickal can't escape the position.
Nickal holds on for dear life, controlling Petersen's posture momentarily.
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 continues to stall.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Petersen wants to take Nickal's back here but Nickal is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Petersen controlling the pace for now.
Petersen is looking to work his way around to Nickal's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Petersen wants to control the pace but Nickal is squirming around nicely.
Petersen wants to control but Nickal has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Petersen wants to pass to mount but Nickal is defending the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Petersen wants to work for an arm triangle but Nickal is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Petersen wants to pass to mount but Nickal is defending the position.
Nickal is trying to control but Petersen manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (14) vs (0) Nickal
Nickal has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Petersen's lack of action.
Well, if Petersen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Petersen is looking to take a break and control but Nickal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nickal is looking to improve his position.
Petersen is trying to control. Nickal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Petersen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Petersen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nickal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Petersen is really struggling to control Nickal but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Petersen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Petersen wants to free his trapped foot but Nickal is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Petersen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Petersen is keen to just control but Nickal is a slippery customer.
Petersen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Nickal won't allow Petersen to pass to mount.
Petersen is taking a breather. Nickal says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Nickal won't allow Petersen to pass to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen trying to control from Nickal's half guard. Nickal has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petersen takes the fight on points by 14 to 0.
After winning the bout, Conald Petersen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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