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TWGC 14 (265lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bodgan Petrov and Tom Haverford . The crowd seem to be enjoying Haverford 's choice of entrance music: Jay-Z & Kanye West - N** In Paris. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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 4 wins and 1 losses; Bodgan Petrov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tom Haverford !
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Haverford wants to clinch.
Petrov keeps the fight on the outside.
Haverford gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petrov (2) vs (0) Haverford
Haverford pulls Petrov in close to his closed guard and prevents Petrov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Petrov controlling from the top position.
Haverford keeping full guard, as Petrov tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haverford can't keep his opponent in guard - Petrov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Haverford is trying to maintain the position but Petrov is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haverford won't allow Petrov to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Petrov'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.
Haverford is trying to control but can't.
Petrov prevents Haverford from improving his position.
Petrov trying to mount his opponent but Haverford defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov content to control rather than advance.
Haverford trying to control from the bottom.
Petrov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Haverford is trying to control but can't.
Petrov stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Haverford ! Score +3 for passing guard: Petrov (5) vs (0) Haverford
Petrov controlling the pace for now.
Petrov is trying to take his opponent's back.
Haverford sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Haverford is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Petrov wants to pass to mount but Haverford is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov controlling the action here.
Haverford is trying to control but can't.
Petrov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Haverford gets back to full guard.
Haverford working a defensive guard here.
Petrov stays in close to Haverford 's body and controls the position.
Petrov pushes down on Haverford 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Petrov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Petrov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Petrov slows the pace down in half guard.
Haverford moves into full guard.
Haverford is trying to keep Petrov in close.
Petrov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Haverford looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Haverford is trying to control the position but Petrov postures up.
Petrov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Petrov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Haverford is keeping the position for now.
Petrov pushing down on Haverford 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Petrov content to control rather than advance.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Haverford is looking to control Petrov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Haverford avoid being mounted?
Petrov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Petrov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Haverford ! Score +3 for passing guard: Petrov (8) vs (0) Haverford
Petrov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
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.
Petrov working for a submission but Haverford is keeping him at bay.
Petrov looking to control but Haverford is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Haverford stops Petrov from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Petrov is working hard here to advance position.
Petrov has hold of Haverford 's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Haverford manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Petrov controlling from mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Petrov prevents Haverford from getting the reversal.
Petrov controlling his opponent.
Haverford tries to improve his position but Petrov has taken his back! Petrov has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Haverford tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Petrov pushes Haverford away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bodgan Petrov!
Bodgan Petrov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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