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TWGC 31 (185lbs, D3): New York Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Michał Kowalkiewicz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Semba Rua!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Russell Pearce and Reed Andrews.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rua gets tackled into the cage by Kowalkiewicz. Kowalkiewicz maintains the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kowalkiewicz (2) vs (0) Rua
Kowalkiewicz pushing down on Rua's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kowalkiewicz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kowalkiewicz is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kowalkiewicz (5) vs (0) Rua
Kowalkiewicz controlling the position easily from mount.
Rua is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalkiewicz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rua looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kowalkiewicz (8) vs (0) Rua
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalkiewicz biding his time, looking for the opening.
Rua is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalkiewicz biding his time, controlling Rua.
Rua trying to control the action but Kowalkiewicz just sinks the hooks in.
Kowalkiewicz has good solid back control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalkiewicz continues to stall.
Rua is really stuck here.
Good control from Kowalkiewicz.
Rua tries to escape the position.
Kowalkiewicz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kowalkiewicz trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Rua doesn't escape.
Kowalkiewicz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rua can't escape the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kowalkiewicz controls the action.
Rua wants to control his opponent's hands but Kowalkiewicz gets his hands free.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rua just trying to survive but Kowalkiewicz is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kowalkiewicz is riding his opponent, not letting Rua buck him off.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rua wants to escape the position.
What can Rua do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
More hug and hope from Kowalkiewicz.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz'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 ten minutes gone in the round.
Kowalkiewicz is hanging on to Rua's back as he tries to escape.
Kowalkiewicz biding his time, controlling Rua.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Rua's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kowalkiewicz controlling from the back.
Kowalkiewicz not allowing Rua to control his hands.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kowalkiewicz keeps control of the position as Rua tries to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Rua trying to control the position but Kowalkiewicz manages to sink in the hooks.
Good control from Kowalkiewicz.
Further stalling from Kowalkiewicz.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Rua tries to escape the position.
Kowalkiewicz is riding his opponent, not letting Rua buck him off.
Rua tries to escape but Kowalkiewicz has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kowalkiewicz biding his time, controlling Rua.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Kowalkiewicz is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rua tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kowalkiewicz takes the fight on points by 8 to 0. |
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