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TWGC 28 (205lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Borys Mankowski (ranked 1845 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kebab Nurminen (ranked 3019 p4p, 0 weight class). Mankowski comes to the cage accompanied by Kękę -Wyjebane. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 7 losses; Borys Mankowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kebab Nurminen!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nurminen moves into the clinch.
Mankowski drags the fight down to the ground.
Nurminen won't allow Mankowski to sweep him here.
Mankowski has his foot on Nurminen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nurminen works his way back into a safe position though.
Mankowski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nurminen is aware though and is defending well.
Mankowski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nurminen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nurminen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nurminen trying to control the position from guard on top but Mankowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mankowski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nurminen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nurminen is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurminen has gone for a leg lock! Mankowski slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nurminen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mankowski (2) vs (0) Nurminen
Nurminen working a defensive guard here.
Mankowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nurminen is keeping the position for now.
Mankowski is working hard here to advance position.
Mankowski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nurminen keeping full guard, as Mankowski tries to pass.
Nurminen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mankowski manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mankowski (2) vs (2) Nurminen
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurminen wants to control from the top but Mankowski keeps moving.
Mankowski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nurminen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nurminen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mankowski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mankowski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nurminen forces his way into half guard.
Mankowski is staying active underneath Nurminen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mankowski is looking for a sweep. Nurminen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nurminen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Mankowski (2) vs (5) Nurminen
Nurminen controlling the pace for now.
Mankowski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nurminen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mankowski is looking to escape.
Nurminen jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mankowski manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Nurminen is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Mankowski's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mankowski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nurminen pulls his head out easily.
Mankowski is looking to improve his position.
Mankowski looking for submissions off his back.
Nurminen trying to control the action but Mankowski is working from the bottom.
Mankowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurminen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nurminen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nurminen looks winded!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski tries to get to full guard but Nurminen has control of the leg.
Mankowski looking for submissions off his back.
Mankowski works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nurminen trying to control but Mankowski is working from the bottom.
Mankowski has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Nurminen should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Mankowski has tightened it up now! Nurminen should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Borys Mankowski!
Borys Mankowski really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sully's Bar & Grill logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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