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WPGC 8.5 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 4 losses; Bob Le Boulder! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 15 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Le Boulder tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ignatowski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Le Boulder somewhat.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ignatowski has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ignatowski decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Le Boulder (0) vs (2) Ignatowski
Le Boulder is looking to improve his position.
Le Boulder trying to control here.
Le Boulder is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.
Le Boulder is holding on to half guard well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski trying to control the action but Le Boulder is working from the bottom.
Le Boulder makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Le Boulder.
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard.
Ignatowski stopping the sweep attempt from Le Boulder.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Boulder trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Le Boulder is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Le Boulder (2) vs (2) Ignatowski
Ignatowski 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.
Le Boulder controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ignatowski is controlling Le Boulder's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Boulder is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Le Boulder stopping the sweep attempt from Ignatowski.
Le Boulder engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Le Boulder might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Le Boulder stopping the sweep attempt from Ignatowski.
Le Boulder wants to pass the guard but Ignatowski is keeping the position.
Ignatowski wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Boulder is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ignatowski 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.
Ignatowski trying to keep a closed guard but Le Boulder is proving a slippery customer.
Ignatowski being controlled here, momentarily.
Le Boulder trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Le Boulder is stalling in the full guard.
Ignatowski controls Le Boulder momentarily but Le Boulder frees himself.
Le Boulder sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ignatowski controls Le Boulder momentarily but Le Boulder frees himself.
Ignatowski is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ignatowski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Le Boulder looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ignatowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Le Boulder seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ignatowski 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.
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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Le Boulder is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ignatowski 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.
Ignatowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ignatowski looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Le Boulder trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Le Boulder is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Le Boulder trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski trying to keep a closed guard but Le Boulder is proving a slippery customer.
Ignatowski keeping full guard, as Le Boulder tries to pass.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Le Boulder preventing the sweep.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Le Boulder is fighting to break Ignatowski's control of his arms but Ignatowski is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Le Boulder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Le Boulder preventing the sweep.
Le Boulder trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Le Boulder engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ignatowski is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Le Boulder controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ignatowski trying to keep a closed guard but Le Boulder is proving a slippery customer.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Le Boulder wants to pass the guard but Ignatowski is keeping the position.
Le Boulder trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski is trying to hold Le Boulder in close to prevent damage but Le Boulder has managed to pass into half guard.
Ignatowski is in trouble now - Le Boulder has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Le Boulder (5) vs (2) Ignatowski
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Le Boulder looking to control but Ignatowski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Le Boulder controlling the position easily from mount.
Le Boulder pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Ignatowski tries to lock up and control but Le Boulder gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Le Boulder controlling from the full mount.
Ignatowski is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski has given up his back here. Will Le Boulder look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Le Boulder (8) vs (2) Ignatowski
What can Ignatowski do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
A lull in the action here.
Le Boulder is really struggling to control Ignatowski but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ignatowski tries to roll but Le Boulder sticks to his back.
Le Boulder is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Ignatowski is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Le Boulder gets his way!
Ignatowski rolls, trying to escape but Le Boulder keeps control of the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski staying busy and making it hard for Le Boulder to control.
Le Boulder controls the position.
Ignatowski preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Le Boulder.
Le Boulder biding his time, controlling Ignatowski.
Le Boulder'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.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Le Boulder controlling well, preventing Ignatowski from escaping the position.
Ignatowski keeps trying to improve his position.
Le Boulder controlling the position well here. Ignatowski rolled but Le Boulder kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Le Boulder is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ignatowski knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ignatowski for a finish.
Ignatowski trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Le Boulder is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ignatowski knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ignatowski for a finish.
Ignatowski prevents Le Boulder from getting a body triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Le Boulder takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
A relieved looking Bob Le Boulder thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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