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TWGC 15 (155lbs, D3): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Frank Knox and Mariusz Boruch. Knox's entrance music is The Game & Skrillex - El Chapo. A fine choice. Boruch has chosen Cypis - Impra jest tu as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Frank Knox! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mariusz Boruch!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Knox shoots in but Boruch avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Knox shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boruch defends it nicely.
Boruch wants to clinch up but Knox keeps it at a distance.
Knox shoots in looking for a takedown but Boruch manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Knox's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Boruch tries to counter with a clinch but Knox shakes him off and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Knox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knox tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Boruch defends well and Knox ends up having to push Boruch into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Knox shoots in for a takedown but Boruch shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Knox shoots in and drives through. Boruch sprawls well.
Boruch doesn't manage to clinch there - Knox circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boruch wants to clinch up but Knox keeps it at a distance.
Knox scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Knox (2) vs (0) Boruch
Knox prevents Boruch from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Knox (5) vs (0) Boruch
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boruch tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Knox wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Knox is trying to get an arm triangle but Boruch is defending well.
Boruch is trying to control Knox's posture but Knox avoids it.
Boruch manages to work his way to half guard, despite Knox's best efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox is looking to pass Boruch's guard but actually Boruch recovers to full guard.
Knox is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Knox passes Boruch's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Knox will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Knox prevents Boruch from improving his position.
Knox is looking for a kimura but Boruch is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Knox to get the leverage.
Boruch is trying to control but can't.
Knox is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Knox in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Boruch tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Knox!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Frank Knox!
Frank Knox decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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