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TWGC 35 (185lbs, D3): New York Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Josie Saltzman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Timmy Benton!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Saltzman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Saltzman showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Saltzman (2) vs (0) Benton
Saltzman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Benton desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Benton is looking to improve his position.
Benton gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saltzman stopping the sweep attempt from Benton.
Saltzman is pushing down on Benton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Benton is fighting to maintain full guard but Saltzman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Saltzman is trying to control. Benton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Saltzman prevents Benton from improving his position.
Saltzman wants to work for an arm triangle but Benton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benton is not content to let Saltzman control the position.
Benton is trying to maintain the position but Saltzman is very close to passing his half guard.
Saltzman is working for a submission of some sort.
Saltzman has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Benton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Saltzman is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Benton trying to hold on to Saltzman's head to control him but Saltzman postures up.
Benton is looking to improve his position.
Saltzman is keen to just control but Benton is a slippery customer.
Benton trying to hold on to Saltzman's head to control him but Saltzman postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benton looking for submissions off his back.
Saltzman wants to work for an arm triangle but Benton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Saltzman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Benton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Saltzman prevents Benton from improving his position.
Benton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Benton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Benton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saltzman (2) vs (2) Benton
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benton looking to improve position, pressing down on Saltzman's thigh with his hand. Saltzman seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Benton paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Benton's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Saltzman picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Josie Saltzman!
In his post fight interview, Josie Saltzman started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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