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TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D3): Rio de Janeiro Q - R2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bubba Rugowski and Christer Pettersson. Pettersson has chosen Korn - Did My Time as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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 7 wins and 1 losses; Bubba Rugowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Christer Pettersson!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Rugowski closes the distance and clinches.
Rugowski tries to pull guard but Pettersson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rugowski pulls guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Rugowski'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.
Rugowski keeping full guard, as Pettersson tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rugowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pettersson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rugowski is controlling Pettersson's posture.
Pettersson is looking to pass into half guard but Rugowski pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Rugowski is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rugowski (2) vs (0) Pettersson
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettersson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rugowski controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rugowski'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.
Rugowski wants to pass the guard but Pettersson is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettersson pulls Rugowski in close to prevent any damage.
Rugowski wants to pass the guard but Pettersson is keeping the position.
Pettersson is pulling down on Rugowski's head to control his posture.
Rugowski forces his way into half guard.
Rugowski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Further stalling from Rugowski.
Pettersson won't allow Rugowski to pass to mount.
Rugowski stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rugowski continues to stall.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski tries to pass to full mount but Pettersson defends it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rugowski in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rugowski prevents Pettersson from improving his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rugowski in particular looking to stall.
Pettersson is looking for a sweep. Rugowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Rugowski 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 seven minutes gone in the round.
Pettersson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rugowski controlling the pace.
Pettersson trying to control but Rugowski postures up.
Rugowski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Rugowski (5) vs (0) Pettersson
Pettersson can't escape the position.
Rugowski content just to control the position here.
Rugowski seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Pettersson is holding on tight.
Rugowski is working hard here to advance position.
Pettersson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rugowski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pettersson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rugowski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pettersson prevents Rugowski from taking his back.
Rugowski avoids the attempt from Pettersson to control.
Rugowski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pettersson is looking to escape.
Rugowski controlling the position easily from mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pettersson is looking to get to half guard.
Rugowski takes Pettersson's back. Score +3 for taking back: Rugowski (8) vs (0) Pettersson
Pettersson tries to escape but Rugowski has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Rugowski biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pettersson trying to control the action but Rugowski just sinks the hooks in.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Pettersson's body.
Pettersson just trying to survive but Rugowski is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski controlling from the back.
Pettersson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Rugowski trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Pettersson doesn't escape.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Rugowski controlling from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Rugowski takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Bubba Rugowski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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