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TWGC 10 (170lbs, D1): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Arnost Paskalev and Hugo Wolf. Paskalev's entrance music is The Crazy Nastyass Honey Badger. A fine choice. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Arnost Paskalev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hugo Wolf!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Valeri Chadov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Paskalev.
Nice takedown defense from Paskalev. No joy for Wolf on that attempt.
Paskalev has a takedown stuffed.
Wolf is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Paskalev looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Wolf! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Paskalev (4) vs (0) Wolf
Wolf sneaks back into half guard.
Wolf is trying to maintain the position but Paskalev is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paskalev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wolf doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Paskalev.
Wolf wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wolf manages to get to full guard.
Wolf trying to keep a closed guard but Paskalev is proving a slippery customer.
Paskalev has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Wolf keeping full guard, as Paskalev tries to pass.
Wolf pulls Paskalev in close to prevent any damage.
Paskalev tries to free his leg and advance position but Wolf is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paskalev wants to control from the top but Wolf keeps moving.
Paskalev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paskalev slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Paskalev (7) vs (0) Wolf
Wolf is letting Paskalev control him for a moment.
Paskalev tries to move to mount but Wolf blocks the move with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wolf is looking to reverse the position.
Wolf can't do much from the bottom here.
Paskalev tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Paskalev has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paskalev is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wolf is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wolf tries to bench press Paskalev off him but Paskalev keeps the position.
Wolf can't do much from the bottom here.
Paskalev is looking to take a break and control but Wolf is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Paskalev controlling the position from side mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf prevents Paskalev from improving position.
Paskalev trying to control the position but Wolf is working away.
Paskalev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wolf has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wolf trying to remain calm as Paskalev controls from the top position.
You can see the frustration on Wolf's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Paskalev is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wolf is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Paskalev is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wolf knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Paskalev is trying to get an arm triangle but Wolf is defending well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Paskalev wants to control but Wolf is keeping him busy.
Paskalev works to advance to full mount. Wolf defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Paskalev (9) vs (0) Wolf
Paskalev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wolf is looking to escape.
Paskalev controlling the position easily from mount.
Paskalev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Paskalev moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Wolf has worked his arm free - good work by Wolf!
Paskalev working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Paskalev is trying to get an arm triangle but Wolf is defending well.
Paskalev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wolf keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paskalev tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Paskalev swings around for an armbar but Wolf sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Paskalev's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paskalev (9) vs (2) Wolf
Wolf trying to control but Paskalev is working from the bottom.
Wolf pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paskalev is keeping the position for now.
Paskalev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wolf passes Paskalev's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Paskalev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wolf pulls his head out easily.
Wolf seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wolf prevents Paskalev from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Paskalev tries to get to full guard but Wolf has control of the leg.
Well, if Wolf 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.
Wolf is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Paskalev tries to get to full guard but Wolf has control of the leg.
Wolf works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Paskalev (9) vs (5) Wolf
Wolf looking to control but Paskalev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wolf has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Island Warriors -13 ELITE Coaches. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Paskalev is looking to get to half guard.
Wolf tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Paskalev is working to get back to half guard.
Paskalev is squirming around, avoiding Wolf's attempts to control the action.
Paskalev is trying desperately to improve position.
Wolf controlling the position easily from mount.
Paskalev is looking to get to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Wolf tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wolf can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Paskalev is looking to escape.
Wolf avoids the attempt from Paskalev to control.
Paskalev working to try and regain half guard.
Paskalev is working hard here to advance position.
Paskalev slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Wolf controlling the action here.
Wolf wants to pass to mount but Paskalev is defending the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Wolf not doing much here.
Wolf's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Wolf seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Paskalev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wolf moves into full mount! Paskalev won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Paskalev (9) vs (8) Wolf
Paskalev is squirming around, avoiding Wolf's attempts to control the action.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Wolf controlling the pace for now.
More stalling from Wolf.
Paskalev is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wolf looking to control but Paskalev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Paskalev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wolf 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 fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Wolf avoids the attempt from Paskalev to control.
Paskalev is desperately trying to improve his position but Wolf has a good base and remains in mount.
Wolf controlling the position easily from mount.
Paskalev tries to hold on but Wolf postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wolf can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Paskalev is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paskalev takes the fight on points by 9 to 8.
An out of breath Arnost Paskalev thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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