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Bots de Garra 104 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 71 wins and 53 losses; Conald Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 27 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Petersen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kamenev's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (0) Kamenev
Petersen not doing much here.
Petersen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kamenev for as long as he can get away with.
Petersen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petersen'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.
Kamenev is trying to maintain the position but Petersen is very close to passing his half guard.
Petersen trying to control from half guard but Kamenev is working away.
Petersen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petersen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Petersen is pressing down on Kamenev's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kamenev is holding on for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kamenev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Petersen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kamenev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petersen is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Kamenev reverses the position - he's now on top in Petersen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (2) Kamenev
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Petersen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Petersen trying to control the position.
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.
Kamenev trying to control but Petersen is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petersen trying to control the position.
Kamenev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Petersen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kamenev's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (4) vs (2) Kamenev
Petersen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Kamenev keeps moving.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Petersen looking to pass the guard.
Petersen advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (7) vs (2) Kamenev
Petersen swings around for an armbar but Kamenev sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Petersen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (7) vs (4) Kamenev
Kamenev wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving.
Kamenev looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Petersen holds on and takes a little breather.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kamenev preventing the sweep.
Petersen pulls Kamenev in close to prevent any damage.
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.
Petersen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Petersen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Petersen is pulling down on Kamenev's head to control his posture.
Kamenev preventing the sweep.
Petersen has his hands on Kamenev's head, controlling the position.
Petersen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kamenev trying to control but Petersen is working from the bottom.
Petersen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Petersen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kamenev postures up.
Petersen wants to improve his position but instead Kamenev has moved into half guard.
Petersen wants to get back to full guard.
Kamenev controlling the pace.
Petersen wants to improve his position but Kamenev is controlling well.
Kamenev wants to pass to mount but Petersen is defending the position.
Petersen trying to control from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Petersen tries to roll over but Kamenev keeps him under control.
Kamenev is trying to control. Petersen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Petersen is controlling Kamenev's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kamenev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Petersen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Petersen holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Petersen wants to control but Kamenev is keeping busy.
Kamenev wants to control but Petersen is keeping him busy.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Petersen is trying is best to control the position here.
Petersen is looking to control Kamenev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Petersen avoid being mounted?
Petersen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kamenev is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Petersen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kamenev preventing the sweep.
Petersen is working hard here to advance position.
Kamenev looking to pass the guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Petersen is trying to keep Kamenev in close.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Petersen is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (9) vs (4) Kamenev
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Kamenev is keeping the position.
Petersen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kamenev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Petersen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Petersen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Petersen tries to free his leg and advance position but Kamenev is retaining full guard.
Kamenev being controlled here, momentarily.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamenev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen advances to half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Petersen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Petersen is keen to just control but Kamenev is a slippery customer.
Petersen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (12) vs (4) Kamenev
Petersen controlling from the full mount.
Petersen looking to control but Kamenev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Petersen controlling from the full mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Petersen wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Petersen moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Petersen (15) vs (4) Kamenev
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamenev trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Petersen biding his time, looking for the opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petersen takes the fight on points by 15 to 4.
A relieved looking Conald Petersen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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