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TWGC 25 (265lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ferenc Puskas (ranked 3317 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fletch Brandis (ranked 1402 p4p, 181 weight class). Puskas comes into the arena with La Horde Vs. Brahms blaring out of the sound system. Brandis has chosen Lynyrd Skynyrd : The Ballad of Curtis Loew as his entrance music. Fletch Brandis told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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 2 losses; Ferenc Puskas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Fletch Brandis!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Brandis is looking to clinch but Puskas is avoiding it.
Puskas wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Puskas 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.
Brandis rushes Puskas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brandis manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Puskas looking to sit in guard and control but Brandis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puskas (0) vs (2) Brandis
Puskas keeping moving, preventing Brandis from controlling successfully.
Puskas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brandis is aware though and is defending well.
Brandis trying to control the position from guard on top but Puskas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brandis drops back looking for a leg! Puskas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Puskas manages to kick Brandis off! Brandis jumps back into Puskas's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puskas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puskas looking for a guillotine here but Brandis defends easily.
Puskas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brandis's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Brandis wants to control from the top but Puskas keeps moving.
Brandis content to stall in guard here.
Puskas can't keep his opponent in guard - Brandis advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Brandis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandis trying to control from half guard but Puskas is working away.
Puskas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brandis pulls his head out easily.
Brandis trying to control from Puskas's half guard. Puskas has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brandis passes into half guard.
Brandis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Puskas is staying active underneath Brandis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandis is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Puskas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Puskas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Puskas is staying active underneath Brandis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Brandis works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Puskas (0) vs (5) Brandis
Puskas is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Brandis has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Puskas (0) vs (8) Brandis
Brandis is looking for the choke from the back position but Puskas is controlling his hands well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puskas tries to break free.
Brandis is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Puskas manages to reverse the position and now he's in Brandis's guard. Nice work there by Puskas.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puskas (2) vs (8) Brandis
Puskas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Puskas is looking to advance position but Brandis has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Puskas (2) vs (12) Brandis
Brandis controlling the position easily from mount.
Puskas tries to lock up and control but Brandis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Brandis has control of Puskas's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Puskas regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Puskas tries to hold on but Brandis pushes him away.
Brandis trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Brandis working for a submission but Puskas is keeping him at bay.
Puskas wants to control but Brandis is having none of it.
Puskas is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Brandis looking to control but Puskas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Brandis is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Brandis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Fletch Brandis!
Fletch Brandis thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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