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TWGC 25 (265lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Soul Makossa (ranked 3296 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jardel Faria Preto (ranked 1108 p4p, 143 weight class). Makossa kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is SOUL MAKOSSA 2.0. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Soul Makossa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jardel Faria Preto!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Faria Preto feints and as Makossa raises his hands in defense, Faria Preto changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Makossa (0) vs (2) Faria Preto
Makossa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Makossa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Faria Preto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Faria Preto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Faria Preto is stalling in the full guard.
Faria Preto really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Makossa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Makossa looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Faria Preto is defending well. Makossa quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Faria Preto has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Makossa celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Soul Makossa!
After winning the bout, Soul Makossa thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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