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TWGC 16 (145lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ivan Putski and Asd Qwe. Chooooooooon! I think Putski might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Aids . Qwe has chosen The Sigit - Black Amplifier as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Ivan Putski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Asd Qwe!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Qwe instigates a clinch.
Putski is looking to take this one to the mat.
Qwe has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Putski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Qwe's coach down at ~T~ Troid - Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Qwe's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Qwe has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Putski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Qwe gets underhooks to prevent Putski's takedown attempt.
Qwe lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Putski (0) vs (2) Qwe
Qwe trying to control from half guard but Putski is working away.
Putski tries to roll over but Qwe keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Qwe takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Putski is looking to improve his position.
Qwe trying to control from half guard but Putski is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Qwe is stalling here. Putski is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Qwe seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Putski has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Putski (4) vs (2) Qwe
Putski trying to control the position but Qwe is working away.
Qwe is trying to control Putski's posture but Putski avoids it.
Qwe is trying to get back to half guard.
Putski tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Qwe is trying to control Putski's posture but Putski avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qwe is looking to regain half guard here but Putski keeps moving and retains side control.
Qwe seems a little lost for a moment, as Putski dominates the positioning.
Putski has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Qwe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Putski'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.
Putski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Qwe, who protects the arm well.
Qwe regains half guard.
Qwe tries to get to full guard but Putski has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Qwe is trying to control but Putski manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Putski (7) vs (2) Qwe
Qwe is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Putski has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Putski (10) vs (2) Qwe
Qwe is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Putski biding his time, controlling Qwe.
Qwe is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Putski off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Putski.
Putski is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Qwe is defending well though. Putski let's go of the attempt for now.
Qwe is trying to break free.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Qwe just trying to survive but Putski is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Qwe is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Putski slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Putski has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Qwe is in real trouble here. Putski gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Qwe is tapping out! Putski wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ivan Putski!
A very excited looking Ivan Putski made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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