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TWGC 31 (185lbs, D3): Finals - Round 3 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Rauf Amudaev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Michał Kowalkiewicz!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Amudaev shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kowalkiewicz is trying to defend but Amudaev finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Amudaev (2) vs (0) Kowalkiewicz
Amudaev takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kowalkiewicz is not content to let Amudaev control the position.
Kowalkiewicz trying to control here.
Amudaev is looking to pass Kowalkiewicz's guard but actually Kowalkiewicz recovers to full guard.
Amudaev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kowalkiewicz is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amudaev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Amudaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Kowalkiewicz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kowalkiewicz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amudaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Kowalkiewicz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Amudaev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amudaev looking to pass the guard.
Kowalkiewicz trying to control the position here.
Amudaev looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Amudaev wants to control from the top but Kowalkiewicz keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amudaev slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kowalkiewicz keeping moving, preventing Amudaev from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amudaev's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kowalkiewicz pulls Amudaev in close to prevent any damage.
Kowalkiewicz keeping full guard, as Amudaev tries to pass.
Amudaev stopping the sweep attempt from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Amudaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Kowalkiewicz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Amudaev looking to pass the guard.
Amudaev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amudaev wants to control from the top but Kowalkiewicz keeps moving.
Amudaev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Amudaev wants to control from the top but Kowalkiewicz keeps moving.
Amudaev postures up.
Amudaev wants to pass the guard but Kowalkiewicz is keeping the position.
Amudaev trying to control but Kowalkiewicz is working from the bottom.
Amudaev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kowalkiewicz pulls Amudaev in close to his closed guard and prevents Amudaev from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amudaev wants to control from the top but Kowalkiewicz keeps moving.
Amudaev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kowalkiewicz is keeping the position for now.
Kowalkiewicz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Amudaev (2) vs (2) Kowalkiewicz
Amudaev is pulling down on Kowalkiewicz's head. It's preventing any offense from Kowalkiewicz, at least for the moment.
Kowalkiewicz slips nicely into half guard.
Amudaev is pressing down on Kowalkiewicz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kowalkiewicz 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.
Amudaev pulls Kowalkiewicz in close to prevent any damage.
Kowalkiewicz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Amudaev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kowalkiewicz is aware though and is defending well.
Kowalkiewicz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Amudaev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kowalkiewicz tries to free his leg and advance position but Amudaev is retaining full guard.
Amudaev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kowalkiewicz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Amudaev trying to control the position.
Amudaev seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kowalkiewicz won't allow Amudaev to sweep him here.
Kowalkiewicz tries to free his leg and advance position but Amudaev is retaining full guard.
Amudaev is trying to keep Kowalkiewicz in close.
Amudaev working for a triangle but Kowalkiewicz defends it easily.
Amudaev looking for a sweep. Not yet Amudaev, not yet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Amudaev can't keep his opponent in guard - Kowalkiewicz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Amudaev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kowalkiewicz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Amudaev is pressing down on Kowalkiewicz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Amudaev is trying to control the position but Kowalkiewicz postures up.
Kowalkiewicz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Amudaev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kowalkiewicz pushing down on Amudaev's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kowalkiewicz content to control rather than advance.
Kowalkiewicz trying to control the action but Amudaev is working from the bottom.
Amudaev is looking for a sweep. Kowalkiewicz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Amudaev is trying to maintain the position but Kowalkiewicz is very close to passing his half guard.
Kowalkiewicz is looking to take a break and control but Amudaev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Amudaev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kowalkiewicz controlling the action here.
Let's hope that Kowalkiewicz has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Amudaev wants to control but Kowalkiewicz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Amudaev is trying to control but Kowalkiewicz passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Amudaev (2) vs (5) Kowalkiewicz
Kowalkiewicz controlling from side mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kowalkiewicz is looking to take a break and control but Amudaev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kowalkiewicz content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Kowalkiewicz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Amudaev is looking for a sweep.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kowalkiewicz tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Amudaev being controlled for a moment.
Amudaev is looking to reverse the position.
Amudaev wants to control but Kowalkiewicz postures up.
Amudaev is looking for a sweep.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Amudaev is trying to control Kowalkiewicz's posture but Kowalkiewicz avoids it.
Kowalkiewicz controls the position from side control.
Amudaev sneaks back into half guard.
Kowalkiewicz trying to control the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amudaev wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kowalkiewicz wins on points by 5 to 2.
Michał Kowalkiewicz is the new middleweight champion! |
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