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CFC CG 53 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 19 losses; Bob Le Boulder! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 61 wins and 85 losses; Boris Balkan!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Balkan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Le Boulder (0) vs (2) Balkan
Balkan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Le Boulder looking to hit a scissor sweep but Balkan is one step ahead there.
Le Boulder controlling the position.
Le Boulder 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.
Le Boulder might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Boulder is working hard here to advance position.
Le Boulder is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Canucks Combat Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Boulder working a defensive guard here.
Balkan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Le Boulder 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.
Balkan wants to pass the guard but Le Boulder is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Boulder can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Balkan controls the pace.
Le Boulder working a defensive guard here.
Le Boulder seems keen to control Balkan's posture.
Balkan preventing the sweep.
Balkan trying to control the position from guard on top but Le Boulder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balkan looking to pass the guard.
Balkan stopping the sweep attempt from Le Boulder.
Le Boulder is controlling Balkan's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Boulder tries to land a sweep but no joy.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that Balkan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Le Boulder working a defensive guard but Balkan passes into half guard.
Le Boulder manages to get to full guard.
Le Boulder working a defensive guard here.
Le Boulder looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Le Boulder is trying to control the position but Balkan postures up.
Balkan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Le Boulder controlling Balkan's posture.
Le Boulder has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Le Boulder looking to control.
Balkan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Le Boulder has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Balkan has managed to get both his arms back between Le Boulder's legs - danger averted.
Le Boulder wants to sweep but no luck.
Le Boulder wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Balkan is now in half guard.
Balkan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Le Boulder wants to get back to full guard.
Le Boulder keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Balkan passes into side control, despite Le Boulder's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Le Boulder (0) vs (5) Balkan
Balkan taking a breather here.
Le Boulder wants to control but Balkan postures up.
Le Boulder is trying to get back to half guard.
Le Boulder looking for a sweep but Balkan has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Le Boulder (0) vs (7) Balkan
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Le Boulder wants to hold on but Balkan pushes him away.
Le Boulder is trying desperately to improve position.
Balkan moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Le Boulder (0) vs (10) Balkan
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Le Boulder tries to escape the position.
Le Boulder breaks Balkan's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Le Boulder (2) vs (10) Balkan
Le Boulder stopping the sweep attempt from Balkan.
Le Boulder looking to pass the guard.
Le Boulder is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Balkan looking for a sweep. Not yet Balkan, not yet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Balkan being controlled here, momentarily.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Le Boulder.
Le Boulder wants to pass the guard but Balkan is keeping the position.
Balkan controls Le Boulder momentarily but Le Boulder frees himself.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Le Boulder is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Le Boulder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Balkan is adopting a defensive guard.
Le Boulder controlling from the top position.
Balkan is adopting a defensive guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Le Boulder controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Balkan controlling Le Boulder's posture.
Le Boulder wants to pass the guard but Balkan is keeping the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Balkan working a defensive guard here.
Le Boulder tries to free his leg and advance position but Balkan is retaining full guard.
Le Boulder trying to move into half guard but instead Balkan has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Le Boulder (2) vs (12) Balkan
Le Boulder looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Le Boulder looking for a sweep. Not yet Le Boulder, not yet.
Le Boulder seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Balkan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Le Boulder is trying to keep Balkan in close.
Balkan wants to control from the top but Le Boulder keeps moving.
Le Boulder tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Le Boulder is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Balkan defends well.
Le Boulder tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Le Boulder is trying to keep Balkan in close.
Balkan passes into half guard.
Le Boulder trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Balkan manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Le Boulder (2) vs (15) Balkan
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balkan controlling the pace for now.
Balkan looking to control but Le Boulder is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Balkan wins on points by 15 to 2.
After winning the bout, Boris Balkan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Bob Le Boulder was interviewed post fight and said 'Time to hit the Buffet.'. |
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