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TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D4): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jean Marcel Dubois and Bodgan Petrov. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jean Marcel Dubois! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bodgan Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dubois gets caught napping as Petrov dives in and scores a takedown. Dubois manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dubois (0) vs (2) Petrov
Petrov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dubois looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Petrov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dubois 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.
Petrov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Petrov forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrov is thwarting Dubois's attempts to control the position.
Petrov slows the pace down in half guard.
Dubois on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dubois tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dubois wants to control but Petrov is keeping busy.
Petrov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dubois! Score +3 for passing guard: Dubois (0) vs (5) Petrov
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Dubois is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Dubois (0) vs (8) Petrov
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov is not going to allow Dubois to sit and survive in this position.
Petrov biding his time, looking for the opening.
Petrov looking to break Dubois's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Dubois remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Petrov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Dubois is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Petrov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Petrov.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Petrov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Petrov has eaten all the pies!
Petrov is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Dubois taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Petrov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bodgan Petrov!
During a confident post fight interview, Bodgan Petrov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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