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TWGC 29 (265lbs, D2): Hilo Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Simon Cuesta (ranked 2916 p4p, 85 weight class) and Hugo Boss (ranked 3487 p4p, 329 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Simon Cuesta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hugo Boss!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Boss drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cuesta (0) vs (2) Boss
Boss drops back looking for a leg! Cuesta is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cuesta manages to kick Boss off! Boss jumps back into Cuesta's guard.
Boss pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cuesta is keeping the position for now.
Cuesta might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cuesta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boss is one step ahead there.
Boss controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boss postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuesta escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boss gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cuesta is looking for a triangle here but Boss uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cuesta (0) vs (5) Boss
Boss moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boss tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cuesta manages to get back to half guard.
Boss controlling the action here.
My spies in Kingz MMA - Judo - Sambo - BJJ inform me that Boss 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.
Cuesta wants to control but Boss is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boss controlling the action here.
Boss trying to pass the guard but Cuesta defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boss has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Cuesta (0) vs (8) Boss
Boss looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cuesta is trying desperately to improve position.
Cuesta is controlling an arm, preventing Boss from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Boss is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Cuesta to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Cuesta shrugs it off.
Cuesta wants to hold on but Boss pushes him away.
Cuesta is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boss tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cuesta has given up his back. Will we see Boss going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Cuesta (0) vs (11) Boss
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuesta can't escape the position.
Cuesta is working hard here to advance position.
Boss is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Boss is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Cuesta knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Cuesta for a finish.
Cuesta tries to break free.
Boss gets his hands free as Cuesta looks to control.
Well, with Boss on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Cuesta is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Boss working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Boss controlling well, preventing Cuesta from escaping the position.
Boss has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boss really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Cuesta.
Boss has his arm under Cuesta's chin here. Game over son! Boss squeezes tightly and Cuesta is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hugo Boss!
In his post fight interview, Hugo Boss started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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