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TWGC 40 (145lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Peter Petersson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Immagunna Filerup!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Petersson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Filerup tries for a takedown but Petersson manages to get underhooks.
Petersson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Filerup gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Petersson successfully pulls guard.
Filerup is looking to pass into half guard but Petersson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Petersson is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersson (2) vs (0) Filerup
Filerup keeping full guard, as Petersson tries to pass.
Filerup looking to control.
Petersson passes Filerup's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Petersson not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petersson continues to stall.
Filerup tries to get to full guard but Petersson has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petersson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Petersson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Petersson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Petersson'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.
Filerup is looking for a sweep. Petersson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petersson wants to free his trapped foot but Filerup is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Petersson is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filerup wants to control but Petersson is keeping busy.
Petersson uses his free foot to push down on Filerup's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Filerup. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersson (5) vs (0) Filerup
Petersson controlling the pace for now.
Petersson fails to move to back control.
Filerup tries to lock up and control but Petersson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Petersson prevents Filerup from getting the reversal.
Petersson controlling the position easily from mount.
Filerup tries to hold on but Petersson pushes him away.
Petersson wants to take Filerup's back but he can't do it this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filerup wants to control but Petersson is having none of it.
Petersson controlling the pace for now.
Filerup is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Filerup really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Petersson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Petersson avoids the attempt from Filerup to control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Filerup is trying to escape the mount.
Petersson controlling the pace for now.
Filerup keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Petersson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
More hug and hope from Petersson.
Filerup tries to hold on but Petersson pushes him away.
Petersson controlling from mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Petersson with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Petersson takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Petersson (8) vs (0) Filerup
Petersson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Petersson keeps control of the position as Filerup tries to break free.
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.
Filerup tries to escape the position.
Filerup is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Filerup is really stuck here.
Petersson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Filerup trying to control the hands but Petersson won't let him.
Petersson biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Petersson.
Filerup tries to break free.
Petersson biding his time, controlling Filerup.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Filerup rolls, trying to escape but Petersson keeps control of the position.
I would not like to be Filerup right now.
Petersson continues to hold on tight.
Despite being in a bad position, Filerup is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Petersson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Petersson controlling well, preventing Filerup from escaping the position.
Petersson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Petersson is hanging on to Filerup's back as he tries to escape.
Petersson keeps control of the position easily here as Filerup tries to buck him off.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Filerup tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Further stalling from Petersson.
Filerup trying to control the position but Petersson manages to sink in the hooks.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Filerup can't escape the position.
Petersson controls the position.
Filerup wants to escape the position.
Petersson biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Petersson is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Filerup trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Petersson controlling from the back.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Petersson is not going to allow Filerup to sit and survive in this 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.
Filerup tries to break free.
Filerup just trying to survive but Petersson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Filerup tries to escape but Petersson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petersson takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Peter Petersson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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