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TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ultime Fauchelevent (ranked 3957 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cajun Puto (ranked 21663 p4p, 515 weight class). Fauchelevent comes to the cage accompanied by Rue des Cascades. This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Ultime Fauchelevent! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 8 losses; Cajun Puto!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Puto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fauchelevent has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fauchelevent pulls guard successfully.
Fauchelevent bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Puto's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fauchelevent (2) vs (0) Puto
Fauchelevent trying to control the position from guard on top but Puto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fauchelevent trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Puto is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puto controls Fauchelevent momentarily but Fauchelevent frees himself.
Puto keeping full guard, as Fauchelevent tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Puto keeping moving, preventing Fauchelevent from controlling successfully.
Fauchelevent has gone for a leg lock! Puto slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fauchelevent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fauchelevent (2) vs (2) Puto
Puto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fauchelevent is keeping the position for now.
Fauchelevent is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Puto drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fauchelevent looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fauchelevent looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fauchelevent! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fauchelevent (6) vs (2) Puto
Puto tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puto is not content to let Fauchelevent control the position.
You can see the frustration on Puto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Fauchelevent's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Puto is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puto manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Fauchelevent looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fauchelevent controlling the action here.
Puto wants to control but Fauchelevent is keeping busy.
Puto manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Puto managing to control the position.
Fauchelevent drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Puto manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fauchelevent has Puto in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fauchelevent (6) vs (4) Puto
Puto 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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Puto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fauchelevent keeping moving, preventing Puto from controlling successfully.
Fauchelevent is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fauchelevent (8) vs (4) Puto
Puto wants to improve his position but Fauchelevent is controlling well.
Fauchelevent trying to pass the guard but Puto defending well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Puto tries to get to full guard but Fauchelevent has control of the leg.
Fauchelevent is stalling here. Puto is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Fauchelevent seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Puto has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fauchelevent (8) vs (8) Puto
Puto wants to take a breather but Fauchelevent manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Puto.
Puto passes Fauchelevent's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Puto is taking a breather. Fauchelevent says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Puto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fauchelevent sees it coming and defends easily.
Fauchelevent tries to roll over but Puto keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fauchelevent manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fauchelevent looking to control.
Fauchelevent 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.
Puto drops back looking for a leg! Fauchelevent is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fauchelevent manages to kick Puto off! Puto jumps back into Fauchelevent's guard.
Puto looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Puto wants to control from the top but Fauchelevent keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puto looking to sit in guard and control but Fauchelevent gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fauchelevent (10) vs (8) Puto
Puto can't keep his opponent in guard - Fauchelevent advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fauchelevent moves into full mount! Puto won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Fauchelevent (13) vs (8) Puto
Fauchelevent is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Puto is surviving well by controlling Fauchelevent's body position as best he can.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Puto wants to hold on but Fauchelevent pushes him away.
Puto slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Puto looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Fauchelevent pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fauchelevent (16) vs (8) Puto
Puto is squirming around, avoiding Fauchelevent's attempts to control the action.
Puto wants to hold on but Fauchelevent pushes him away.
Fauchelevent is working for a guillotine from mount but Puto frees his head quite easily.
Puto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent tries to control but Puto wriggling away.
Puto is desperately trying to improve his position but Fauchelevent has a good base and remains in mount.
Fauchelevent takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Puto tries to reverse the position but Fauchelevent maintains control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Fauchelevent (19) vs (8) Puto
Puto trying to control but not successfully.
Puto showing good submission defense here.
Puto trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Puto is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Puto tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Fauchelevent (22) vs (8) Puto
Fauchelevent looking for the RNC.
Puto tries to break free.
Fauchelevent working for a choke but Puto is defending well.
Puto tries to roll but Fauchelevent sticks to his back.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Puto has hold of Fauchelevent's leg, trying to break free but it's let Fauchelevent lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Puto is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Fauchelevent throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ultime Fauchelevent!
Ultime Fauchelevent thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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