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WVTSW S01 WK5B PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Diyorbek Nurudinov (ranked 2637 p4p, 261 weight class) and Ushat Belov (ranked 2984 p4p, 282 weight class). Ushat Belov acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Diyorbek Nurudinov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Ushat Belov! The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? Nurudinov gets tackled into the cage by Belov. Belov maintains the clinch. Belov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Belov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nurudinov defends it easily. Nurudinov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Nurudinov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nurudinov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Nurudinov postures up.
Nurudinov drops back looking for a leg! Belov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Belov manages to kick Nurudinov off! Nurudinov jumps back into Belov's guard. Nurudinov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Belov is keeping the position for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Belov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nurudinov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Belov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurudinov (0) vs (2) Belov
That's one minute gone in the round. Belov sitting in guard, not really doing much. Nurudinov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Belov defends well. Nurudinov being controlled here, momentarily. Belov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at DOG HOUSE!!. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one. Nurudinov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Nurudinov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Belov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurudinov (2) vs (2) Belov Belov looking for a guillotine here but Nurudinov defends easily.
Nurudinov tries to free his leg and advance position but Belov is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Belov trying to keep a closed guard but Nurudinov is proving a slippery customer.
Belov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nurudinov is aware though and is defending well. Nurudinov has gone for a leg lock! Belov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nurudinov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurudinov (2) vs (4) Belov Nurudinov is looking for a triangle but Belov pushes his legs off easily.
Nurudinov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Belov 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. Belov controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Belov tries to free his leg and advance position but Nurudinov is retaining full guard. Belov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nurudinov dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurudinov (4) vs (4) Belov Nurudinov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Belov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nurudinov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Belov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Nurudinov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Nurudinov (7) vs (4) Belov Nurudinov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Belov struggling a bit here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Belov sneaks back into half guard. Belov is pressing down on Nurudinov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Belov is looking for a triangle but Nurudinov pushes his legs off easily.
Nurudinov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Belov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurudinov (7) vs (6) Belov Nurudinov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Belov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Belov preventing the sweep. Belov's corner is telling him to maintain position. Belov is continuing to stall.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Nurudinov keeping moving, preventing Belov from controlling successfully. Nurudinov wants to sweep here but Belov controlling him for the moment. Nurudinov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Belov defends well. Belov sitting in guard here, content to control. Nurudinov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Belov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Belov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Nurudinov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Belov passes into half guard.
Nurudinov is trying to get back to full guard. Nurudinov wants to get back to full guard but Belov has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Nurudinov (7) vs (9) Belov Belov controlling from mount. Belov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nurudinov is looking to escape.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Belov controlling the pace for now. Nurudinov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nurudinov has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Nurudinov (7) vs (12) Belov Nurudinov showing good submission defense here.
Nurudinov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Belov has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Nurudinov is defending well but eventually Belov manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Nurudinov has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ushat Belov! Our winner, Ushat Belov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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