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TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D3): Rio de Janeiro Q - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Boris Kharitonov and Christer Pettersson. Pettersson has chosen Korn - Did My Time as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Boris Kharitonov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Christer Pettersson!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kharitonov has closed the distance and engaged Pettersson in a clinch.
Pettersson looking for a takedown.
Kharitonov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pettersson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kharitonov wants to clinch.
Pettersson instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettersson prevents the takedown attempt.
Pettersson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kharitonov is defending well.
Pettersson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Boris Kharitonov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christer Pettersson.
Pettersson is looking for a takedown.
Kharitonov has Pettersson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pettersson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pettersson is working for takedown but Kharitonov is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettersson goes for a takedown attempt but Kharitonov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pettersson gets a clinch.
Kharitonov tries to score a body lock takedown but Pettersson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kharitonov has Pettersson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pettersson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pettersson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kharitonov.
Pettersson wants to take the fight to the mat but Kharitonov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pettersson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kharitonov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pettersson prevents the takedown attempt.
Pettersson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Pettersson manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kharitonov (0) vs (4) Pettersson
Kharitonov stops Pettersson from passing to mount.
Pettersson has knee on belly momentarily but Kharitonov bucks him off and regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettersson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kharitonov tries to get to full guard but Pettersson has control of the leg.
Kharitonov is defending against the submission attempts here by Pettersson.
Pettersson working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kharitonov's thigh. Kharitonov counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettersson looking to pass the guard.
Pettersson is looking to pass into half guard but Kharitonov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kharitonov is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kharitonov (2) vs (4) Pettersson
Pettersson keeping moving, preventing Kharitonov from controlling successfully.
Kharitonov looking to sit in guard and control but Pettersson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kharitonov (2) vs (6) Pettersson
Pettersson pushing down on Kharitonov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pettersson is pressing down on Kharitonov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kharitonov is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pettersson wants to control but Kharitonov is keeping him busy.
Pettersson is looking to advance position but Kharitonov won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pettersson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kharitonov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pettersson tries to free his leg and advance position but Kharitonov is retaining full guard.
Kharitonov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kharitonov, not yet.
Pettersson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kharitonov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pettersson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pettersson is looking to advance position but Kharitonov has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kharitonov (6) vs (6) Pettersson
Pettersson can't escape the position.
Kharitonov trying to control but Pettersson is having none of it.
Kharitonov is looking to work his way around to Pettersson's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Kharitonov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pettersson is looking to escape.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Pettersson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kharitonov (6) vs (8) Pettersson
Pettersson won't allow Kharitonov to sweep him here.
Pettersson wants to pass the guard but Kharitonov is keeping the position.
Pettersson looking to sit in guard and control but Kharitonov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kharitonov (8) vs (8) Pettersson
We've been hearing good reports from Kharitonov'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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov tries to free his leg and advance position but Pettersson is retaining full guard.
Kharitonov wants to control from the top but Pettersson keeps moving.
Kharitonov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pettersson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kharitonov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pettersson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pettersson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pettersson! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kharitonov (8) vs (12) Pettersson
Kharitonov is looking for a sweep.
Kharitonov wants to control but Pettersson postures up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pettersson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pettersson is looking to take a break and control but Kharitonov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pettersson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pettersson trying to control the action but Kharitonov is working from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pettersson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kharitonov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pettersson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kharitonov! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kharitonov (8) vs (14) Pettersson
Pettersson tries to take his opponent's back but Kharitonov turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kharitonov (10) vs (14) Pettersson
Pettersson keeping full guard, as Kharitonov tries to pass.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov passes into half guard.
Kharitonov wants to take a breather but Pettersson is having none of it.
Kharitonov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kharitonov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kharitonov trying to control the action but Pettersson is working from the bottom.
Kharitonov is stalling here. Pettersson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kharitonov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Pettersson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kharitonov (10) vs (18) Pettersson
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov stops Pettersson from passing to mount.
Kharitonov is looking to regain half guard here but Pettersson keeps moving and retains side control.
Pettersson trying to control the action but Kharitonov is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Kharitonov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pettersson tries to move to full mount but Kharitonov actually manages to regain half guard.
Pettersson is looking to advance position but Kharitonov won't allow it.
Pettersson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kharitonov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pettersson.
Pettersson wants to pass to mount but Kharitonov is defending the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pettersson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kharitonov! Score +3 for passing guard: Kharitonov (10) vs (21) Pettersson
Kharitonov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kharitonov has given up his back. Will we see Pettersson going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Kharitonov (10) vs (24) Pettersson
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pettersson wants to control but Kharitonov is keeping busy.
What can Kharitonov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Pettersson is trying to control but Kharitonov is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Pettersson goes for an armbar but Kharitonov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kharitonov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kharitonov (12) vs (24) Pettersson
Pettersson trying to keep a closed guard but Kharitonov is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kharitonov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pettersson's guard.
Kharitonov trying to advance position but Pettersson counters by regaining guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pettersson wins on points by 24 to 12.
Christer Pettersson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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