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TWGC 23 (145lbs, D2): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Borys Mankowski (ranked 3299 p4p, 338 weight class) and Augustine Tupper (ranked 4038 p4p, 195 weight class). Mankowski comes to the cage accompanied by Kękę -Wyjebane. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Borys Mankowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Augustine Tupper!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Chris Dean and Ben Hemmingworth.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tupper shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mankowski's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mankowski (0) vs (2) Tupper
Mankowski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tupper gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mankowski keeping full guard, as Tupper tries to pass.
Tupper sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tupper 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.
Tupper tries to free his leg and advance position but Mankowski is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tupper wants to control from the top but Mankowski keeps moving.
Mankowski is looking for a triangle but Tupper pushes his legs off easily.
Tupper controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mankowski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tupper can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mankowski keeping moving, preventing Tupper from controlling successfully.
Tupper works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tupper is looking to take a break and control but Mankowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tupper is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mankowski sees it coming and defends easily.
Mankowski actively working from the bottom here.
Tupper is trying to control the action in half guard but Mankowski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tupper wants to pass to mount but Mankowski is defending the position.
Tupper passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mankowski! Score +3 for passing guard: Mankowski (0) vs (5) Tupper
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski is trying desperately to improve position.
Tupper wants to take his opponent's back but Mankowski doesn't allow it.
Mankowski is trying to escape the mount.
Tupper controlling from the full mount.
My spies in Official UFC Performance Institute Training Center inform me that Tupper has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tupper pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Mankowski tries to reverse the position but Tupper maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupper trying to control but Mankowski is having none of it.
Tupper is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Mankowski is surviving well by controlling Tupper's body position as best he can.
Mankowski is desperately trying to improve his position but Tupper has a good base and remains in mount.
Tupper moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Mankowski (0) vs (8) Tupper
Mankowski rolls, trying to escape but Tupper keeps control of the position.
A lull in the action here.
Tupper working for the choke.
Will Tupper go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Tupper keeps control of the position as Mankowski tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski looking very determined here, making life difficult for Tupper.
Tupper has his arm under Mankowski's chin here. Game over son! Tupper squeezes tightly and Mankowski is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Augustine Tupper!
An out of breath Augustine Tupper thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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