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Monday Night Wrestling S1 E4 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 0 wins and 3 losses; Buck Wagner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Rick Balboa!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Balboa clinches with his opponent.
Balboa drags the fight down to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wagner wants to control from the top but Balboa keeps moving.
Balboa looking to control.
Balboa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wagner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wagner looking to pass the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Balboa holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balboa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wagner trying to control the position from guard on top but Balboa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balboa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wagner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wagner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner 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.
Wagner slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Wagner (3) vs (0) Balboa
Balboa is being controlled here.
Balboa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wagner trying to control the position but Balboa is working away.
Balboa struggling a bit here.
Wagner trying to control the position but Balboa is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balboa is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Balboa is looking to reverse the position.
Wagner in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Wagner is looking to take a break and control but Balboa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Balboa controls the position for a moment.
Balboa is trying to control Wagner's posture but Wagner avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balboa sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Wagner trying to control the action but Balboa is working from the bottom.
Wagner is working for a kimura but Balboa is defending it quite comfortably.
Wagner is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wagner (6) vs (0) Balboa
Balboa is squirming around, avoiding Wagner's attempts to control the action.
Wagner controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wagner looking for a guillotine from mount but Balboa is having none of it.
Wagner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Balboa tries to reverse the position but Wagner maintains control.
Balboa reaches up and holds on to Wagner to control the position.
Wagner avoids the attempt from Balboa to control.
Wagner trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Balboa is trying desperately to improve position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wagner trying to control but Balboa is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Balboa can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wagner avoids the attempt from Balboa to control.
Wagner has control of Balboa's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Balboa regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Balboa is desperately trying to improve his position but Wagner has a good base and remains in mount.
Wagner trying to control but Balboa is having none of it.
Balboa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Balboa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wagner has control of Balboa's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Balboa regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Wagner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Balboa is looking to escape.
Balboa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Balboa regains half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Balboa is trying to maintain the position but Wagner is very close to passing his half guard.
Balboa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Balboa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wagner wants to control from the top but Balboa keeps moving.
Balboa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wagner is aware though and is defending well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wagner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wagner trying to control but Balboa is working from the bottom.
Wagner looking to pass the guard.
Balboa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wagner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wagner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wagner 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.
Balboa working a defensive guard here.
Balboa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wagner looking to pass the guard.
Balboa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wagner trying to control the position from guard on top but Balboa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wagner tries to free his leg and advance position but Balboa is retaining full guard.
Wagner trying to control but Balboa is working from the bottom.
Balboa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wagner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Balboa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wagner has managed to get both his arms back between Balboa's legs - danger averted.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Wagner wants to control from the top but Balboa keeps moving.
Wagner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Balboa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wagner has managed to get both his arms back between Balboa's legs - danger averted.
Balboa keeping moving, preventing Wagner from controlling successfully.
Balboa has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wagner wants to pass the guard but Balboa is keeping the position.
Wagner wants to control from the top but Balboa keeps moving.
Balboa wants to sweep but no luck.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Balboa keeping moving, preventing Wagner from controlling successfully.
Wagner is fighting to break Balboa's control of his arms but Balboa is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Balboa keeping full guard, as Wagner tries to pass.
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.
Wagner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Balboa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wagner has managed to get both his arms back between Balboa's legs - danger averted.
Balboa looking to control.
Balboa keeping moving, preventing Wagner from controlling successfully.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Balboa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wagner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wagner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Balboa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Balboa keeping moving, preventing Wagner from controlling successfully.
Balboa looking for a guillotine here but Wagner defends easily.
Balboa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wagner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Balboa looks winded!
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Wagner trying to control but Balboa is working from the bottom.
Balboa keeping full guard, as Wagner tries to pass.
Wagner trying to control the position from guard on top but Balboa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balboa trying to keep a closed guard but Wagner is proving a slippery customer.
Wagner pushing down on Balboa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Wagner wants to take a breather but Balboa is having none of it.
Balboa is looking to improve his position.
Wagner trying to control the action but Balboa is working from the bottom.
Wagner is looking to advance position but Balboa won't allow it.
Wagner trying to control the action but Balboa is working from the bottom.
Wagner is really struggling to control Balboa but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wagner wants to pass to mount but Balboa is defending the position.
Wagner trying to control from half guard but Balboa is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wagner takes the fight on points by 6 to 0. |
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