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DARE SUBMISSION SERIES 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Enzo Salvatore (ranked 1477 p4p, 155 weight class) and Dimitri Kowalchuk (ranked 4158 p4p, 338 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Salvatore might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Reich mir die Hand. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Enzo Salvatore! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dimitri Kowalchuk!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kowalchuk moves in looking to clinch but Salvatore pushes him off.
Salvatore rushes Kowalchuk and presses him up against the ropes.
Kowalchuk fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've been hearing reports that Salvatore has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kowalchuk is fighting off a takedown attempt but Salvatore is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kowalchuk to the mat. Kowalchuk regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Salvatore (2) vs (0) Kowalchuk
Salvatore got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kowalchuk has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Salvatore has managed to get both his arms back between Kowalchuk's legs - danger averted.
Salvatore advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Salvatore (5) vs (0) Kowalchuk
Kowalchuk sneaks back into half guard.
Kowalchuk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Salvatore pulls his head out easily.
Salvatore is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kowalchuk is just riding it out for now. Salvatore eventually gives up the hold.
Kowalchuk is defending against the submission attempts here by Salvatore.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalchuk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Salvatore pulls his head out easily.
Kowalchuk tries to get to full guard but Salvatore has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalchuk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Salvatore looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Salvatore is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Salvatore is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kowalchuk actively working from the bottom here.
Salvatore trying to control from half guard but Kowalchuk is working away.
Salvatore is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Salvatore is trying to control. Kowalchuk wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kowalchuk is defending against the submission attempts here by Salvatore.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kowalchuk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Salvatore pulls his head out easily.
Kowalchuk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Salvatore pulls his head out easily.
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.
Kowalchuk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Salvatore trying to pass the guard but Kowalchuk defending well.
Salvatore is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kowalchuk defends it well.
Kowalchuk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kowalchuk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Salvatore pulls his head out easily.
Salvatore is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore is looking for a kimura but Kowalchuk is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Salvatore to get the leverage.
Salvatore is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Salvatore is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kowalchuk defends it well.
Salvatore is pressing down on Kowalchuk's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kowalchuk is holding on for now.
Kowalchuk actively working from the bottom here.
Kowalchuk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kowalchuk actively working from the bottom here.
Salvatore is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kowalchuk is just riding it out for now. Salvatore eventually gives up the hold.
Salvatore seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore wants to work for an arm triangle but Kowalchuk is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Salvatore is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kowalchuk is just riding it out for now. Salvatore eventually gives up the hold.
Salvatore wants to free his trapped foot but Kowalchuk is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kowalchuk looking for submissions off his back.
Salvatore is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kowalchuk defends it well.
Kowalchuk looking for submissions off his back.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore seems to be looking for submissions.
Kowalchuk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Salvatore works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Salvatore (8) vs (0) Kowalchuk
Kowalchuk is trying desperately to improve position.
Salvatore trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Salvatore working for a submission but Kowalchuk is keeping him at bay.
Kowalchuk really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Salvatore is working for a guillotine from mount but Kowalchuk frees his head quite easily.
Salvatore wants to finish this one by submission but Kowalchuk is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Salvatore.
Salvatore is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kowalchuk is surviving well by controlling Salvatore's body position as best he can.
Salvatore has hold of Kowalchuk's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kowalchuk manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Salvatore is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kowalchuk is surviving well by controlling Salvatore's body position as best he can.
Salvatore wants to finish this one by submission but Kowalchuk is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Salvatore.
Salvatore is working for a guillotine from mount but Kowalchuk frees his head quite easily.
Kowalchuk is looking to get to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kowalchuk is surviving well by controlling Salvatore's body position as best he can.
Salvatore working for a guillotine from mount but Kowalchuk is in no mood to give up.
Salvatore quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Salvatore but it's paid off an Kowalchuk is forced to tap! Nice work by Salvatore.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Enzo Salvatore!
Enzo Salvatore gave a mention to Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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