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TWGC 24 (205lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ferenc Puskas (ranked 22936 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josey Wales (ranked 1289 p4p, 0 weight class). Puskas comes into the arena with La Horde Vs. Brahms blaring out of the sound system. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Ferenc Puskas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Josey Wales! The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? Puskas throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wales tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Puskas is in Wales's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Puskas (2) vs (0) Wales The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Wales looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Puskas passes into half guard.
Puskas is trying to control. Wales wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Wales actively working from the bottom here. Puskas tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wales knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Puskas is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Wales! Score +3 for passing guard: Puskas (5) vs (0) Wales Puskas jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Wales manages to avoid the submission attempt. Wales tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Puskas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wales tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Puskas presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Puskas (7) vs (0) Wales Wales is looking to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wales bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puskas (7) vs (2) Wales Puskas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Wales trying to control but Puskas is working from the bottom. Wales postures up.
Wales is stalling in the full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Puskas wants to sweep here but Wales controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wales content to stall in guard here. Puskas 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. Puskas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wales is aware though and is defending well. Wales tries to free his leg and advance position but Puskas is retaining full guard. Wales looking to sit in guard and control but Puskas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puskas (9) vs (2) Wales Wales looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Puskas passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Puskas (12) vs (2) Wales
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wales manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Wales looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Wales looking for submissions off his back. Wales manages to get to full guard.
Puskas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Puskas trying to control but Wales is working from the bottom. Wales is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Puskas has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Wales to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Puskas is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Wales pulls down on the head and he's put Puskas to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Josey Wales! Jumping up and down and very excited, Josey Wales waved his t-shirt featuring Top Nutrition 160Q\200$ 140Q\150$ 100Q\50$'s logo in front of the cameras. |
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