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Grapplefest 3 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Trash Walker (ranked 3488 p4p, 392 weight class) and Alberto Bologna (ranked 3476 p4p, 385 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Trash Walker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Alberto Bologna!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Reed Andrews and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Walker closes the distance and pushes Bologna back into the cage.
Bologna tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Walker just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bologna gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Walker.
Walker is trying to pull guard but Bologna has him pressed against the cage.
Walker has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bologna avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trash Walker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walker tries to score a body lock takedown but Bologna shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bologna goes for a takedown in the clinch but Walker prevents it.
Bologna gets underhooks to prevent Walker's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bologna is trying to drag Walker to the mat but Walker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bologna has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Walker uses from the top position.
Bologna pulls Walker in close to his closed guard and prevents Walker from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bologna keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully.
Walker controls from within his opponent's guard.
Walker drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bologna dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walker (0) vs (2) Bologna
Walker has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bologna has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Walker (0) vs (5) Bologna
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bologna just content to control the position.
Bologna trying to control the action but Walker is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bologna is trying to get an arm triangle but Walker is defending well.
Bologna controlling from side mount.
Bologna trying to control the position but Walker is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Walker is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Walker is positioning himself well to prevent Bologna advancing to mount.
Walker trying to control here.
Bologna is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Walker has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker is trying to maintain the position but Bologna is very close to passing his half guard.
Walker is looking to get back to full guard here but Bologna has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Walker (0) vs (8) Bologna
Bologna is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Walker knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Walker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bologna takes a little break here. Walker wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Walker can't do much from the bottom here.
Bologna trying to control the position but Walker is working away.
Bologna tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Walker is trying to control Bologna's posture but Bologna avoids it.
Walker tries to buck Bologna off but Bologna is having none of it.
Walker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Walker gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Walker (0) vs (10) Bologna
Bologna prevents Walker from getting the reversal.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bologna avoids the attempt from Walker to control.
Walker bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walker (2) vs (10) Bologna
Walker trying to control but Bologna is working from the bottom.
Bologna is pulling down on Walker's head. It's preventing any offense from Walker, at least for the moment.
Walker trying to control but Bologna is working from the bottom.
Walker is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bologna is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Walker slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Walker preventing the sweep.
Bologna is trying to control the position but Walker postures up.
Bologna is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Walker defends well.
Bologna keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Walker is pushing down on Bologna's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bologna is fighting to maintain full guard but Walker has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bologna wants to improve his position but Walker is controlling well.
Bologna is refusing to be controlled, as Walker sits in half guard.
Walker is taking a breather. Bologna says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Walker is trying to control the action in half guard but Bologna is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Walker is trying to work for a kimura but Bologna is defending well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bologna trying to control but Walker postures up.
Walker trying to control from half guard but Bologna is working away.
Bologna trying to control from the bottom.
Bologna tries to roll over but Walker keeps him under control.
Bologna has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Walker is working away from the top position though.
Walker is keen to just control but Bologna is a slippery customer.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bologna has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Walker escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Walker! Score +3 for passing guard: Walker (5) vs (10) Bologna
Bologna is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Walker's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bologna is refusing to be controlled, as Walker sits in half guard.
Walker seems to be looking for submissions.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Walker is trying to control the action in half guard but Bologna is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bologna is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walker pulls his head out easily.
Bologna has a hand on Walker's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Walker takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Walker (8) vs (10) Bologna
Bologna just holding on.
Walker is looking to work his way around to Bologna's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Walker goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Bologna turns into him and now he's in Walker's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walker (8) vs (12) Bologna
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Walker 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.
Walker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Walker is pulling down on Bologna's head. It's preventing any offense from Bologna, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Walker trying to control the position.
Bologna looking to sit in guard and control but Walker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walker (10) vs (12) Bologna
Bologna is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walker wants to control from the top but Bologna keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bologna wins on points by 12 to 10.
In his post fight interview, Alberto Bologna started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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