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TWGC 27 (185lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rauta Kansleri (ranked 1139 p4p, 171 weight class) and Alka Mangrove (ranked 1905 p4p, 251 weight class). Mangrove comes into a darkened arena with his song building. https://youtu.be/uZU7Y1Hdww0 kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Rauta Kansleri! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Alka Mangrove!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mangrove forces Kansleri back against the cage and clinches.
Mangrove drags the fight down to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kansleri stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mangrove swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kansleri trying to control but Mangrove is working from the bottom.
Mangrove has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kansleri has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kansleri (3) vs (0) Mangrove
Mangrove tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kansleri wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kansleri is looking to take a break and control but Mangrove is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kansleri controls the position from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansleri tries to move to mount but Mangrove blocks the move with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangrove sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kansleri seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mangrove does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kansleri is controlling the pace.
Kansleri has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove trying to control from the bottom.
Mangrove won't allow Kansleri to pass to mount.
Mangrove has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kansleri is working away from the top position though.
Kansleri is trying to control. Mangrove wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kansleri trying to mount his opponent but Mangrove defends it.
Mangrove is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri trying to control the action but Mangrove is working from the bottom.
Mangrove tries to roll over but Kansleri keeps him under control.
Kansleri trying to pass the guard but Mangrove defending well.
Mangrove wants to get back to full guard.
Kansleri not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove is not content to let Kansleri control the position.
Kansleri looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mangrove is not content to let Kansleri control the position.
Kansleri perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kansleri working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Mangrove's thigh. Mangrove counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Mangrove looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kansleri is one step ahead there.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove working a defensive guard here.
Mangrove keeping full guard, as Kansleri tries to pass.
Kansleri won't allow Mangrove to sweep him here.
Mangrove has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kansleri can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mangrove looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mangrove is keeping the position for now.
Mangrove lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kansleri (3) vs (2) Mangrove
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kansleri looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kansleri throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kansleri has his hands on Mangrove's head, controlling the position.
Kansleri wants to hit a switch here but Mangrove passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kansleri there! Score +3 for passing guard: Kansleri (3) vs (5) Mangrove
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove trying to control but Kansleri is having none of it.
Kansleri is desperately trying to improve his position but Mangrove has a good base and remains in mount.
Mangrove looking to control but Kansleri is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kansleri is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kansleri sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mangrove is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mangrove wants to pass the guard but Kansleri is defending well.
Kansleri is doing well to control the position and prevent Mangrove from advancing to side control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove prevents Kansleri from improving his position.
Mangrove is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kansleri has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kansleri is looking to improve his position.
Kansleri is looking to control Mangrove's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kansleri avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kansleri is looking for a sweep. Mangrove is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri works his way to full guard. Good work.
My spies in Navy Street MMA inform me that Mangrove has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kansleri being controlled here, momentarily.
Mangrove got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kansleri has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mangrove has managed to get both his arms back between Kansleri's legs - danger averted.
Mangrove sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kansleri is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove tries to free his leg and advance position but Kansleri is retaining full guard.
Mangrove keeps trying to improve his position.
Kansleri is looking to sweep but instead, Mangrove has passed into half guard.
Mangrove passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kansleri! Score +3 for passing guard: Kansleri (3) vs (8) Mangrove
Kansleri keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri wants to control but Mangrove is having none of it.
Kansleri sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kansleri works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mangrove is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kansleri is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kansleri has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kansleri (5) vs (8) Mangrove
Kansleri engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri looking to sit in guard and control but Mangrove gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kansleri (5) vs (10) Mangrove
Kansleri seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mangrove postures up.
Kansleri looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kansleri 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.
Kansleri manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mangrove manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kansleri (7) vs (10) Mangrove
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri tries to free his leg and advance position but Mangrove is retaining full guard.
Mangrove working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kansleri doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kansleri manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mangrove looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mangrove bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kansleri's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kansleri (7) vs (12) Mangrove
Kansleri will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kansleri 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.
Mangrove postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mangrove wins on points by 12 to 7.
A relieved looking Alka Mangrove thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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