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Event:
The Road.
Date: Apr 18, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Kakuto shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Balgav is trying to defend but Kakuto finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Still in half guard, Kakuto seems content to control.
Kakuto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kakuto is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kakuto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1##SUB#
Kakuto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Balgav is trying to escape back to his feet but Kakuto uses the scramble to pass into side control.
#SUB#
Kakuto is trying to get an arm triangle but Balgav is defending well.
Kakuto works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T2##SUB#
Kakuto tries for a kimura but Balgav is defending well.
Balgav is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kakuto has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kakuto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Balgav keeps working.
Balgav pushes Kakuto away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kakuto gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
Kakuto is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Balgav has escaped the position, nice work there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Balgav can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Balgav tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Kakuto biding his time, controlling Balgav.
Balgav really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kakuto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Balgav is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kakuto punches Balgav on the ear. #SUB#
Kakuto has his arm under Balgav's chin here. Game over son! Kakuto squeezes tightly and Balgav is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tsuyoi Kakuto!
Tsuyoi Kakuto managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Furnace Performance š„, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Fury!
Date: Apr 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Quantou fails with the takedown.#TD#
Kakuto gets a takedown into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Kakuto'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.
Quantou wants to control but Kakuto is keeping busy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quantou makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Quantou.
Quantou 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.#T1#
Quantou looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kakuto puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kakuto trying to control the action but Quantou is working from the bottom.
Kakuto is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Quantou is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Quantou is looking to improve his position.
Quantou is not content to let Kakuto control the position.
Quantou wants to get back to full guard.
Quantou has a hand on Kakuto's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kakuto takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Quantou felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T2#
Quantou is working to get back to half guard.
Quantou is trying to reverse the position but instead Kakuto has taken his back - oops!
Quantou wants to escape the position.
Quantou really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kakuto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Quantou is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Kakuto has his arm under Quantou's chin here. Game over son! Kakuto squeezes tightly and Quantou is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tsuyoi Kakuto!
Tsuyoi Kakuto made sure to mention his sponsor, Furnace Performance š„ in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
OFK 361 -
Date: Dec 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Philips is looking to slow Kakuto down with leg kicks.
Kakuto dives in for a single leg takedown but Philips sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kakuto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Philips tries a body shot but Kakuto blocks it.
Philips has a couple of punches blocked by Kakuto.
Philips leaning against his opponent.
Philips unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kakuto is breathing heavily.
Philips is working Kakuto over against the cage.
Philips scores with a shoulder strike.
Philips tries to throw a body punch but Kakuto avoids it by throwing Philips back against the cage.
The referee calls for Philips to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuto tries for a takedown. No joy.
Philips misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knees to the body from Philips.
Philips unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kakuto lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T1#
Philips lands a nice uppercut.
Come on Philips - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Philips avoiding damage.
Philips using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Philips is working Kakuto over against the cage.
Philips connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kakuto's face.
#CUT2#It looks like Tsuyoi Kakuto has been cut.
Philips lands a body punch.
Philips with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Philips scores with a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Philips.
Knees in the clinch landing for Philips.
#T2#
Nice elbow from Philips. #CUT2#Tsuyoi Kakuto's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Philips lands a knee to the head.
Kakuto managing to block the knees to the body from Philips.
Philips putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kakuto in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Philips lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kakuto backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A nice right hand lands inside from Philips.
Kakuto takes a knee to the side of the body.
Philips lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#Tsuyoi Kakuto's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kakuto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A hook to the body from Philips.
#T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Philips.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Philips lands a good knee to the midsection. Kakuto won't want to take too many of those.
Philips struggles to land a body shot inside as Kakuto controls his hands.
Philips softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Philips.
Philips stalls.
Philips using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Philips working Kakuto over with knees to the body.
Philips lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT2#Jeez, Tsuyoi Kakuto's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Philips.
Philips working Kakuto over with knees to the body.#T4#
Philips looking to throw knees to the head but Kakuto is blocking nicely.
Philips lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Philips leaning his opponent against the cage.
Philips lands a knee to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tsuyoi Kakuto's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Radio Philips!
A relieved looking Radio Philips thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Tsuyoi Kakuto stepped up to the mic, saying 'KyÅ wa watashi ga katenaito kami wa watashi ni itta (God Told Me I cannot Win today)'. |
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Event:
OFK 355 -
Date: Dec 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Kakuto shoots in for a takedown but Williams shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Williams - that will leave a mark!
Williams scores with a nice right hand.
#CUT2#It looks like Tsuyoi Kakuto has been cut.
Kakuto fails to land the takedown.
Williams throws a right and a left that both miss.
Williams leaves Kakuto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tsuyoi Kakuto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kakuto shoots in for a double leg but Williams sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kakuto with a poor takedown
and Kakuto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sloppy strikes from Williams. Those never looked like landing.
Kakuto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Williams scores with a one two! Kakuto had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Kakuto drives through with a takedown into guard.
Williams wants to get back to his feet but Kakuto passes into half guard.
#T1##REVB##ES2#
Williams manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Williams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kakuto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Williams connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kakuto tries for a takedown but Williams sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kakuto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Williams but Williams pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Williams sizes up Kakuto with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kakuto blocks a head kick by Williams.
#TD#
Williams tries to sprawl but Kakuto drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Well, if Kakuto is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight
I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza
Yum. Can't wait.
#T2#
Kakuto stops Williams from getting back to his feet.
Kakuto perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kakuto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Williams tries to kick Kakuto off in order to stand up. Kakuto Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #SUB#
Williams is trying to stand and escape here. He's got onto all fours but that's just let Kakuto take his back! Uh oh - Kakuto has got a rear naked choke here! Williams is forced to tap! It's all over! One monent is all it takes in this sport!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tsuyoi Kakuto!
Tsuyoi Kakuto really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fantasy Threads logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
OFK 348 - Sparr Vs Phillips
Date: Nov 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Kakuto displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lama.
Nice takedown defense from Kakuto. No joy for Lama on that attempt.
Kakuto shoots in looking for a takedown. Lama tries to sprawl out of it but Kakuto keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lama manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lama throws an overhand right that lands on Kakuto's shoulder, as Kakuto tries to avoid the shot.
Lama thuds a left hand into Kakuto's body.
Lama throws a series of punches but Kakuto moves out of range.
Kakuto slips under a jab from Lama.
Lama misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kakuto appears to be looking for a big counter.
A big left from Lama misses.
Kakuto throws a big counter combination but Lama scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lama throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Kakuto closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lama tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kakuto has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lama can't escape the position.
#T1#
Lama looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#SUB#
Kakuto is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Kakuto is looking to control Lama but Lama is wriggling around and keeping busy.
I really don't envy Lama right now.
Lama is still trying to improve position.
Kakuto really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Lama.#T2#
Kakuto is hanging on to Lama's back as he tries to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lama manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kakuto's guard. Nice work there by Lama.
Lama trying to control but Kakuto is working from the bottom.
Kakuto looking for a sweep. Not yet Kakuto, not yet.
Lama lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kakuto 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.
Kakuto is working hard here to advance position.
Lama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kakuto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lama won't allow Kakuto to sweep him here. #T3##SUB#
Kakuto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kakuto wants to sweep here but Lama controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Kakuto is looking for a triangle but Lama pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Kakuto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lama trying to control but Kakuto is working from the bottom.
Kakuto 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.
Kakuto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lama manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Lama looking to control but Kakuto passes into half guard.
Lama is looking for a sweep. Kakuto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Lama wants to get back to full guard but Kakuto has mounted him!
Kakuto avoids the attempt from Lama to control.
Lama tries to reverse the position but Kakuto maintains control.
Lama manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kakuto prevents Lama from improving his position.
Lama wants to get back to full guard but Kakuto has passed into side control.
Lama regains half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tsuyoi Kakuto will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kakuto moves out of range of the leg kick from Lama.
We've been told by Kakuto's head coaches at Canucks Combat Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD#
Kakuto throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lama tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kakuto is in Lama's guard.
Kakuto stopping the sweep attempt from Lama.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lama is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Kakuto wants to sweep but no luck.
Lama is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lama trying to control the position from guard on top but Kakuto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kakuto wants to sweep here but Lama controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Kakuto is looking for a triangle but Lama pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lama is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lama controlling from the top position.
Lama stands up over Kakuto, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Lama won't allow Kakuto to sweep him here. #SUB#
Kakuto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lama is aware though and is defending well.
Lama pushing down on Kakuto's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lama prevents Kakuto from improving his position.
Tsuyoi Kakuto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kakuto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lama's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lama's back!
Lama is trying to stand back up.
Lama tries to escape but Kakuto has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Lama has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Lama keeps trying to improve his position.
Kakuto doesn't have the hooks in and Lama manages to turn into his guard.
#T2#
Kakuto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lama's guard. #REVR##SUB#
Lama wants to improve his position here. There's a bit of a scramble and Kakuto has taken Lama's back! He's locked on a rear naked choke here and Lama has been forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tsuyoi Kakuto!
Tsuyoi Kakuto managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Fantasy Threads, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
SPFT #10
Date: Sep 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Jacira tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#TD#
Kakuto scores with a takedown into Jacira's guard.
Jacira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jacira has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kakuto has passed into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Jacira is looking for a sweep.
We've been hearing good reports from Kakuto'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.
Jacira keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee asks Kakuto politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kakuto prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kakuto tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Jacira tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kakuto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Jacira is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kakuto is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Jacira is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacira really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kakuto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kakuto avoids the attempt from Jacira to control.
Jacira is desperately trying to improve his position but Kakuto has a good base and remains in mount.
Jacira manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jacira is trying to get back to full guard.
Kakuto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jacira keeps working. #T2#
Kakuto seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kakuto prevents Jacira from improving his position.
Jacira wants to control but Kakuto is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jacira is looking for a sweep. Kakuto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jacira is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kakuto scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jacira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jacira is still trying to improve position.#T3#
Kakuto is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jacira is looking for a sweep. Kakuto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jacira is trying to maintain the position but Kakuto is very close to passing his half guard.
Jacira is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jacira misses with a hook. Kakuto ducked under it nicely.
Kakuto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jacira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jacira throws a body shot but no joy.
Jacira punishes Kakuto's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Jacira swings for the body but Kakuto moves out of range.
Jacira scores with the left hand. Kakuto knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT2#It looks like Tsuyoi Kakuto has been cut.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kakuto.
Jacira is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Kakuto thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jacira strikes from the bottom but Kakuto takes advantage and advances to full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jacira is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kakuto takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tsuyoi Kakuto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tsuyoi Kakuto's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jacira enables Kakuto to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jacira manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kakuto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jacira is keeping the position for now.
Jacira trying to keep a closed guard but Kakuto is proving a slippery customer.
Jacira has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kakuto has passed into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacira is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Jacira reaches up around Kakuto's neck trying to control. But Kakuto takes advantage instantly and he's locked on an arm triangle! Big trouble for Jacira! Oh that looks nasty! A human being's head is not meant to turn that color! Jacira is out! He's gone limp! The ref steps in to break the fighters up and Kakuto celebrates the victory with the fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tsuyoi Kakuto!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Tsuyoi Kakuto made sure he mentioned Fantasy Threads, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
SPFT #5
Date: Aug 13, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Kakuto fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mineiro sprawls well initially but Kakuto persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kakuto takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mineiro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kakuto is working away from the top position though.
Kakuto is controlling the pace.
Mineiro trying to hold on to Kakuto's head to control him but Kakuto postures up.
#SUB#
Mineiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mineiro trying to control but Kakuto postures up.
Kakuto looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T1#
Kakuto tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mineiro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mineiro wants to control but Kakuto is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Kakuto gets a double leg takedown into Mineiro's guard.
Mineiro keeping moving, preventing Kakuto from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Mineiro is looking for a triangle here but Kakuto uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
What's Mineiro going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.#T2#
Mineiro is looking to regain half guard here but Kakuto keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Mineiro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kakuto taking a breather here.
Mineiro looking for a sweep but Kakuto has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Kakuto cracks Mineiro with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#T3#
Mineiro tries to hold on but Kakuto pushes him away.
Mineiro tries to control the position but Kakuto now has his back.
#SUB2#
Kakuto is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Mineiro defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Kakuto gets his hands free as Mineiro looks to control.
Kakuto struggling to keep hold of the position.
Mineiro trying to control the action but Kakuto just sinks the hooks in.
Kakuto struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T4#
Mineiro manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kakuto's guard. Nice work there by Mineiro.
Kakuto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mineiro manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
My spies in Canucks Combat Club inform me that Kakuto has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Mineiro is looking for a triangle but Kakuto pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Mineiro working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kakuto has passed into half guard!
Mineiro trying to control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Mineiro actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tsuyoi Kakuto dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Kakuto looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mineiro!
Mineiro tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Mineiro is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mineiro tries to hold on but Kakuto pushes him away.
Mineiro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kakuto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuto content just to control the position here.
Mineiro has given up his back here.
Kakuto controls the action.#T1#
Kakuto trying to control momentarily.
Mineiro trying to control the hands but Kakuto breaks the grip.
Kakuto scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
I really don't envy Mineiro right now.
#SUB2#
Mineiro fending off the submission attempt from Kakuto.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kakuto looking for the choke from the back. #T2#
Kakuto is hanging on to Mineiro's back as he tries to escape.
Mineiro tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Mineiro tries to control the position but Kakuto now has his back.
Mineiro just trying to survive but Kakuto is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Kakuto is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Mineiro trying to control but not successfully. #T3#
Mineiro is in bad spot here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kakuto struggling to keep hold of the position.
Good control from Kakuto.
I really don't envy Mineiro right now.
Mineiro looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Mineiro can't escape the position.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mineiro rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kakuto passes to side control.
Mineiro tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Kakuto easily slips into full mount!
Mineiro tries to reverse the position but Kakuto maintains control.
Kakuto takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mineiro is just holding on here. Kakuto manages to take his back.
Tsuyoi Kakuto has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Mineiro is trying to roll into a better position but Kakuto has get a rear naked choke and Mineiro is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tsuyoi Kakuto!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Tsuyoi Kakuto made sure he mentioned Fantasy Threads, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Akinaga looks to throw the jab but Kakuto is out of range. #TD#
Kakuto drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kakuto sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've been hearing good reports from Kakuto'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.
Kakuto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1##SUB#
Kakuto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kakuto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kakuto tries to free his leg and advance position but Akinaga is retaining full guard.
Kakuto is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kakuto takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#TD#
Kakuto darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kakuto performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Kakuto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Akinaga sees it coming and defends easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Akinaga can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kakuto looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Kakuto looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kakuto stalling. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Kakuto is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Akinaga is trying to control Kakuto's posture. Kakuto takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Akinaga! Kakuto is rotating here... this could be the end... Akinaga is out! Kakuto has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tsuyoi Kakuto!
Tsuyoi Kakuto made sure to mention his sponsor, Fantasy Threads (Laundry 15%) in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Dude shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kakuto as he avoids it easily.
Kakuto leaves Dude with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dude.
Dude wants to control but Kakuto is keeping him busy.
Kakuto tries to buck Dude off but Dude is having none of it.
Dude is looking to take a break and control but Kakuto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Kakuto'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.
Kakuto prevents Dude from moving into mount.
Kakuto tries to bench press Dude off him but Dude keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dude wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kakuto keeps working.
Kakuto tries to buck Dude off but Dude is having none of it.
Kakuto sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dude wants to free his trapped foot but Kakuto is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kakuto tries to roll over but Dude keeps him under control.#T1#
Dude tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kakuto knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Dude is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kakuto sees it coming and defends easily.
Kakuto is not content to let Dude control the position.
Dude is looking to advance position but Kakuto won't allow it.
Dude performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dude trying to control the action but Kakuto is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dude seems to be looking for submissions.
Kakuto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dude's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dude's back!#T2#
Dude turns into Kakuto and is now in his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Dude got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kakuto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dude has managed to get both his arms back between Kakuto's legs - danger averted.
Kakuto wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Kakuto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dude can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dude won't allow Kakuto to sweep him here. #SUB#
Kakuto looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dude passes into half guard.
Kakuto tries to get to full guard but Dude has control of the leg.
Dude moves nicely into side control.
Dude tries to advance to mount but Kakuto denies him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dude happy to just control the position for now. #T3#
Dude is looking to take a break and control but Kakuto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dude looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kakuto manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kakuto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kakuto.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kakuto is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Dude has Kakuto pulled in close to control his posture.
Dude manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kakuto manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T4##SUB#
Kakuto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dude doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dude manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dude advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Dude is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kakuto has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dude wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kakuto keeps working.
Kakuto is looking for a sweep. Dude is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dude is looking to advance position but Kakuto won't allow it. #SUB2#
Dude is trying to work for a kimura but Kakuto is defending well.
Kakuto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dude's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dude's back!
Dude trying to control but not successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wrestling Dude will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kakuto stuffs the takedown.
Kakuto slaps away a takedown attempt from Dude, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kakuto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dude avoids it really well and circles away.
Dude feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Dude drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dude trying to control the position but Kakuto is working away.
Kakuto tries to bench press Dude off him but Dude keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuto is working hard here to advance position.
Dude just content to control the position.
Dude wants to control but Kakuto is keeping him busy. #T1##SUB2#
Dude is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kakuto knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kakuto tries to bench press Dude off him but Dude keeps the position.
Kakuto manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dude's best efforts.
Kakuto tries to roll over but Dude keeps him under control.
Dude looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dude works his way into side control.
Kakuto is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Dude thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dude working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Kakuto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dude wants to control but Kakuto is keeping him busy.
Wrestling Dude has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dude tries to move to mount but Kakuto blocks the move with his legs.
Kakuto tries to improve position but can't.
Kakuto is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dude off and has taken his back!
Dude is really stuck here.
Dude just trying to survive but Kakuto is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Dude showing good submission defense here.
Dude staying busy and making it hard for Kakuto to control. #T3#
Kakuto controlling well, preventing Dude from escaping the position.
Dude wants to control his opponent's hands but Kakuto gets his hands free.
Dude breaks Kakuto's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Dude cracks Kakuto with a solid left hand.
Dude has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Steel Penn Training Den. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kakuto is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Kakuto postures up.
Dude is looking to sweep but instead, Kakuto has passed into half guard.
Dude gets full guard.
Dude wants to sweep here but Kakuto controlling him for the moment.
Dude wants to improve his position but instead Kakuto has moved into half guard.
#T4#
Kakuto is trying to control the action in half guard but Dude is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dude has a hand on Kakuto's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kakuto takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Dude manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kakuto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dude keeps working.
Dude wants to get back to full guard but Kakuto has passed into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dude is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kakuto is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tsuyoi Kakuto will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Kakuto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kakuto wants it to stay on the feet.
Kakuto goes for a double leg but Dude avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dude continues to drive forward.
Kakuto is pressed up against the cage. Dude has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kakuto down to the mat. Kakuto avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD#
Kakuto shoots in and bounces Dude off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dude wants to sweep but no luck.
Dude controlling the position.
Dude looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kakuto puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dude is trying to maintain the position but Kakuto is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dude trying to get back to full guard but Kakuto takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#T1#
Dude sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dude is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Kakuto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dude wants to control but Kakuto is keeping busy.
Kakuto prevents Dude from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dude manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dude tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dude controls Kakuto momentarily but Kakuto frees himself.
Kakuto sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dude's guard.
Dude wants to improve his position but Kakuto is controlling well.
Dude slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dude manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kakuto manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Kakuto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dude doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dude manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kakuto looking for a sweep. Not yet Kakuto, not yet. #T3##SUB#
Dude got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kakuto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dude has managed to get both his arms back between Kakuto's legs - danger averted.
Dude stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kakuto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kakuto keeping moving, preventing Dude from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Dude avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dude trying to control the position from guard on top but Kakuto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dude might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kakuto haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kakuto can't keep his opponent in guard - Dude advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kakuto is looking for a sweep. Dude is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dude sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kakuto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kakuto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kakuto.
Dude tries to free his leg and advance position but Kakuto is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tsuyoi Kakuto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kakuto has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
CWC 390
Date: Jun 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 34 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Rio Rolla!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Rolla shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kakuto as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Rolla tries to sprawl but Kakuto drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kakuto (2) vs (0) Rolla#SUB#
Kakuto is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rolla is looking to improve his position.
Rolla keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolla makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rolla.#T1#
Rolla 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.
Rolla bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kakuto's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (2) vs (2) Rolla
Rolla passes Kakuto's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rolla prevents Kakuto from improving his position.
Rolla tries to pass to full mount but Kakuto defends it.
We've been hearing good reports from Kakuto'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.
Rolla is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (2) vs (5) Rolla
Rolla wants to control the pace but Kakuto is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Kakuto is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rolla seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kakuto is holding on tight.
Rolla is still trying to improve position.
Kakuto slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rolla is looking to take a break and control but Kakuto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kakuto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kakuto.
Rolla trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Kakuto working for a triangle but Rolla defends it easily.
Rolla won't allow Kakuto to sweep him here.
Rolla works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kakuto is trying to get back to full guard.
Rolla wants to free his trapped foot but Kakuto is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Rolla passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kakuto! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (2) vs (8) Rolla
Rolla is looking to work his way around to Kakuto's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Kakuto is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Rolla with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Rolla trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Rolla is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kakuto is surviving well by controlling Rolla's body position as best he can.
Kakuto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rolla pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Rolla looking to control but Kakuto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kakuto is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T4#
Rolla pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Rolla looking to control but Kakuto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rolla moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Kakuto (2) vs (11) Rolla
Rolla doesn't have the hooks in and Kakuto manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (4) vs (11) Rolla#SUB#
Kakuto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kakuto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kakuto wants to control from the top but Rolla keeps moving.
Rolla tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rolla wants to hit a sweep here but Kakuto passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rolla there! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (7) vs (11) Rolla
Kakuto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rolla is looking to escape. #T5##SUB#
Rolla defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kakuto.
Rolla is desperately trying to improve his position but Kakuto has a good base and remains in mount.
Rolla is trying to reverse the position but instead Kakuto has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Kakuto (10) vs (11) Rolla
I really don't envy Rolla right now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rolla turns into Kakuto and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (10) vs (13) Rolla#T6#
Kakuto 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.
Rolla wants to control from the top but Kakuto keeps moving.
Kakuto 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.
Rolla wants to pass the guard but Kakuto is keeping the position.
Kakuto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rolla passes into half guard.
Kakuto gets full guard.
Rolla pushes down on Kakuto's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kakuto wants to improve his position but Rolla is controlling well.
Rolla works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (10) vs (16) Rolla#T7##SUB2#
Rolla tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kakuto manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kakuto gets back to full guard.
Rolla passes Kakuto's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Rolla is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kakuto is just riding it out for now. Rolla eventually gives up the hold.
Kakuto regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kakuto wants to sweep but no luck.
Kakuto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rolla manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (12) vs (16) Rolla
Rolla keeping moving, preventing Kakuto from controlling successfully. #T8#
Rolla lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (12) vs (18) Rolla
Kakuto keeping full guard, as Rolla tries to pass.
Kakuto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rolla's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (14) vs (18) Rolla
Rolla looking to control but Kakuto passes into half guard.
Kakuto is pressing down on Rolla's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rolla is holding on for now.
Rolla trying to get back to full guard but Kakuto takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (17) vs (18) Rolla
Kakuto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rolla is looking to escape. #T9#
Rolla has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Rolla is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rolla sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Rolla tries to get to full guard but Kakuto has control of the leg.
Kakuto is looking to take a break and control but Rolla is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Rolla tries to get to full guard but Kakuto has control of the leg.
Kakuto looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rolla tries to roll over but Kakuto keeps him under control.
Rolla works his way to full guard. Good work.#T11#
Rolla bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kakuto's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (17) vs (20) Rolla
Kakuto looking for a sweep. Not yet Kakuto, not yet. #SUB#
Rolla got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kakuto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rolla has managed to get both his arms back between Kakuto's legs - danger averted.
Rolla trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rolla won't allow Kakuto to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kakuto is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (19) vs (20) Rolla
Kakuto stopping the sweep attempt from Rolla.
Kakuto trying to control but Rolla is working from the bottom.
Rolla manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kakuto manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (19) vs (22) Rolla#T12#
Rolla wants to pass the guard but Kakuto is keeping the position.
Kakuto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rolla's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (21) vs (22) Rolla
Rolla not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rolla looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rolla wants to hit a sweep here but Kakuto passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rolla there! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (24) vs (22) Rolla
Rolla slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T13#
Rolla gets back to full guard.
Rolla 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.
Rolla lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (24) vs (24) Rolla
Kakuto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kakuto is working hard here to advance position.
Rolla advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (24) vs (27) Rolla
Rolla tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kakuto is looking for a sweep.#T14#
Rolla passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kakuto! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kakuto (24) vs (29) Rolla
Kakuto manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rolla tries to pass to full mount but Kakuto defends it.
Rolla prevents Kakuto from improving his position.
Rolla moves into full mount! Kakuto won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (24) vs (32) Rolla#SUB2#
Kakuto defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Rolla.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Rolla working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Rolla pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rolla wins on points by 32 to 24.
Tsuyoi Kakuto was interviewed post fight and said 'KyÅ wa watashi ga katenaito kami wa watashi ni itta (God Told Me I cannot Win today) '. |
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Event:
CWC 386
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 33 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 16 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Lavicci shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kakuto (0) vs (2) Lavicci
Still in half guard, Lavicci seems content to control.
Kakuto is looking for a sweep. Lavicci is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kakuto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Kakuto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kakuto wants to sweep here but Lavicci controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kakuto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kakuto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (2) vs (2) Lavicci
Kakuto wants to control but Lavicci is keeping him busy. #T1#
Lavicci slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kakuto being controlled here momentarily.
Lavicci is continuing to stall.
Kakuto is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Canucks Combat Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lavicci wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Lavicci looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Kakuto from controlling successfully.
Lavicci is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (2) vs (4) Lavicci#T3#
Kakuto is looking to improve his position.
Lavicci passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (2) vs (7) Lavicci
Lavicci manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kakuto to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kakuto (2) vs (10) Lavicci
Lavicci is trying to stick to Kakuto's back but Kakuto is turning into Lavicci. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lavicci's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kakuto. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (4) vs (10) Lavicci
Kakuto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lavicci is pulling down on Kakuto's head to control his posture.
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Kakuto wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lavicci is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (4) vs (12) Lavicci
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kakuto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kakuto wants to improve his position but instead Lavicci has moved into half guard.
Lavicci prevents Kakuto from improving his position.
Kakuto gets full guard.#T5##SUB#
Kakuto looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lavicci passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (4) vs (15) Lavicci
Kakuto sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lavicci prevents Kakuto from improving his position.
Lavicci not doing much here.
Kakuto tries to roll over but Lavicci keeps him under control.
Lavicci sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kakuto is looking for a sweep. Lavicci is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T6#
Kakuto is working hard here to advance position.
Kakuto is looking to get back to full guard here but Lavicci has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (4) vs (18) Lavicci
Kakuto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lavicci wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lavicci tries to move to mount but Kakuto blocks the move with his legs.
Kakuto is looking to reverse the position.
Kakuto regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Lavicci content to control rather than advance.
Kakuto manages to get to full guard.
Lavicci won't allow Kakuto to sweep him here.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Kakuto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kakuto looking for a sweep. Not yet Kakuto, not yet. #SUB#
Kakuto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lavicci doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lavicci manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lavicci engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T8#
Kakuto wants to improve his position but instead Lavicci has moved into half guard.
Kakuto gets full guard.
Kakuto wants to sweep here but Lavicci controlling him for the moment.
Lavicci trying to control but Kakuto is working from the bottom.
Lavicci is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kakuto is looking to sweep but instead, Lavicci has passed into half guard.
Kakuto is trying to get back to full guard.#T9#
Kakuto works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lavicci must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kakuto wants to sweep but no luck.
Lavicci has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ground Zero Workout Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T10#
Lavicci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kakuto is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Kakuto has an active guard here but Lavicci has managed to pass into half guard.
Kakuto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kakuto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lavicci trying to control but Kakuto is working from the bottom.
Lavicci stopping the sweep attempt from Kakuto.
Lavicci slips nicely into half guard.
Lavicci is controlling the pace.
#T11#
Lavicci prevents Kakuto from improving his position.
Lavicci controlling the pace.
Kakuto moves into full guard.
Kakuto wants to sweep here but Lavicci controlling him for the moment. #T12#
Kakuto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lavicci's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (6) vs (18) Lavicci
Lavicci is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kakuto works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lavicci has his hands clasped together around Kakuto's back. He's all about the action.
Lavicci won't allow Kakuto to pass to mount. #T13#
Lavicci regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lavicci managing to control the position.
Lavicci is looking to sweep but instead, Kakuto has passed into half guard.
#T14#
Lavicci moves into full guard.
Lavicci has control of Kakuto's left arm, preventing Kakuto from doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci wins on points by 18 to 6.
During a confident post fight interview, Anthony Lavicci thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Tsuyoi Kakuto had this to say: 'KyÅ wa watashi ga katenaito kami wa watashi ni itta (God Told Me I cannot Win today) '. |
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Event:
CWC 383
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 33 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 5 losses; Bob Le Boulder!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck for Kakuto with that takedown attempt.
Kakuto fails with a takedown attempt.
Le Boulder tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kakuto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Le Boulder somewhat.#CL2#
Le Boulder moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Boulder is trying to drag Kakuto to the mat but Kakuto just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kakuto gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Le Boulder.
Tsuyoi Kakuto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Le Boulder.#T1#
Kakuto gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Le Boulder.
Le Boulder drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kakuto pulls his leg out and moves away.
Le Boulder stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Le Boulder wants it to stay on the feet.
Le Boulder shoots in looking for a takedown. Kakuto tries to sprawl out of it but Le Boulder keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kakuto manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
Kakuto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Le Boulder circles away.#TD2#
Le Boulder shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kakuto is trying to defend but Le Boulder finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kakuto (0) vs (2) Le Boulder
Kakuto is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Canucks Combat Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Le Boulder prevents Kakuto from improving his position.
Kakuto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Le Boulder's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Le Boulder's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kakuto (4) vs (2) Le Boulder
Le Boulder can't escape the position.
Kakuto will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Le Boulder is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Le Boulder has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Le Boulder's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Kakuto's hands.
Le Boulder looking very determined here, making life difficult for Kakuto.
Le Boulder is in bad spot here.
#T3#
Kakuto tries to keep control of the position but Le Boulder is staying busy.
Le Boulder trying to control the position but Kakuto manages to sink in the hooks.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Kakuto's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Le Boulder trying to control the hands but Kakuto breaks the grip.
Le Boulder manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kakuto's guard. Nice work there by Le Boulder.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (4) vs (4) Le Boulder
Le Boulder stays in close to Kakuto's body and controls the position.
Kakuto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Le Boulder manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (6) vs (4) Le Boulder
Le Boulder looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Le Boulder is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Le Boulder looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kakuto is one step ahead there. #T4#
Le Boulder seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Le Boulder wants to sweep but no luck.
Le Boulder controlling Kakuto's posture.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kakuto pushes down on Le Boulder's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Le Boulder wants to improve his position but Kakuto is controlling well.
#T5#
Le Boulder keeps trying to improve his position.
Kakuto is trying to control. Le Boulder wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Le Boulder wants to get back to full guard.
Le Boulder is trying to control but Kakuto manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (9) vs (4) Le Boulder
Le Boulder keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Le Boulder is trying to reverse the position but instead Kakuto has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Kakuto (12) vs (4) Le Boulder
Le Boulder trying to control the action but Kakuto just sinks the hooks in.
Le Boulder tries to escape the position.
#T6#
Kakuto struggling to keep hold of the position.
Le Boulder holding both Kakuto 's hands and preventing any damage.
Kakuto not allowing Le Boulder to control his hands.
Kakuto is hanging on to Le Boulder's back as he tries to escape.
Le Boulder turns into Kakuto and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (12) vs (6) Le Boulder
Kakuto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Le Boulder is one step ahead there.
Kakuto can't keep his opponent in guard - Le Boulder advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kakuto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T7#
Kakuto is pressing down on Le Boulder's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Le Boulder looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Kakuto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T8#
Le Boulder's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Le Boulder won't allow Kakuto to sweep him here.
Kakuto can't keep his opponent in guard - Le Boulder advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kakuto is refusing to be controlled, as Le Boulder sits in half guard.
Le Boulder prevents Kakuto from improving his position.
Le Boulder passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kakuto! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (12) vs (9) Le Boulder
Le Boulder controlling the pace for now. #T9#
Le Boulder wants to take Kakuto's back but he can't do it this time.
Kakuto is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Le Boulder takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kakuto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T10#
Le Boulder controlling from the full mount.
Kakuto is in all sorts of trouble here.
Le Boulder sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Le Boulder prevents Kakuto from getting the reversal.#T11#
Le Boulder can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kakuto is looking to escape.
Le Boulder prevents Kakuto from getting the reversal.
Le Boulder controlling the pace for now.
Kakuto can't escape the position.
Le Boulder tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kakuto manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kakuto wants to improve his position but Le Boulder is controlling well.
#T12#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Well,Kakuto is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Kakuto is trying to get back to full guard.
Le Boulder perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kakuto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kakuto 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.
Le Boulder wants to control from the top but Kakuto keeps moving.
Le Boulder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kakuto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Le Boulder sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kakuto wants to sweep here but Le Boulder controlling him for the moment. #T13#
Le Boulder wants to control from the top but Kakuto keeps moving.
Kakuto looking for a sweep. Not yet Kakuto, not yet.
Le Boulder looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Le Boulder avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Kakuto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Le Boulder defends well.
Kakuto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Le Boulder seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T14#
Kakuto looking for a sweep. Not yet Kakuto, not yet.
Kakuto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Le Boulder manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (14) vs (9) Le Boulder
Le Boulder controlling the position.
Kakuto stopping the sweep attempt from Le Boulder.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Le Boulder is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kakuto takes the fight on points by 14 to 9.
Tsuyoi Kakuto gave a mention to Fantasy Threads in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
CWC 380
Date: May 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 33 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Rio Rolla!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Kakuto gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kakuto (4) vs (0) Rolla
Rolla tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kakuto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rolla manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (4) vs (2) Rolla
Kakuto gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kakuto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rolla looking to pass the guard.
Rolla trying to control but Kakuto is working from the bottom.
Rolla preventing the sweep. #T1#
Rolla pushes down on Kakuto's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rolla tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kakuto knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kakuto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rolla wants to free his trapped foot but Kakuto is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Rolla is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kakuto sees it coming and defends easily.
Kakuto is looking for a sweep. Rolla is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rolla trying to pass the guard but Kakuto defending well.
Kakuto works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rolla slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (4) vs (5) Rolla
Rolla tries to advance to mount but Kakuto denies him.
Kakuto sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Rolla is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rolla tries to pass to full mount but Kakuto defends it.
Kakuto wants to get back to full guard.
Rolla seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kakuto does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rolla is pressing down on Kakuto's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kakuto is holding on for now.
Rolla keeps trying to improve his position.
Kakuto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rolla passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (4) vs (8) Rolla
Kakuto is trying to improve his position.
Rolla tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T3#
Kakuto is looking for a sweep.
Kakuto sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kakuto tries to get to full guard but Rolla has control of the leg.
Kakuto is in trouble now - Rolla has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (4) vs (11) Rolla
Rolla moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Kakuto (4) vs (14) Rolla
Rolla is hanging on to Kakuto's back as he tries to escape.
Our spies down at at LĆ©Crucible inform us that Rolla has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Rolla tightening his grip on Kakuto, looking for the choke.
Rolla tries to keep control of the position but Kakuto is staying busy.
Kakuto manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rolla's guard. Nice work there by Kakuto.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (6) vs (14) Rolla
Rolla 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.#T4#
Rolla wants to hit a sweep here but Kakuto passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rolla there! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (9) vs (14) Rolla
Rolla working to try and regain half guard.
Rolla sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Rolla is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rolla moves into full guard.
#T5##SUB2#
Kakuto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rolla has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kakuto has managed to get both his arms back between Rolla's legs - danger averted.
Kakuto is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rolla looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kakuto is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Rolla working for submissions but it's allowed Kakuto to get to half guard.
Rolla tries to get to full guard but Kakuto has control of the leg. #T6#
Kakuto takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Rolla looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rolla is looking to improve his position.
Rolla works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kakuto preventing the sweep. #T7##SUB2#
Rolla looking for subs off his back but Kakuto has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kakuto prevents Rolla from improving his position.
Rolla trying to get back to full guard but Kakuto takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (12) vs (14) Rolla
Rolla is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T8#
Rolla is still trying to improve position.
Kakuto looking to control but Rolla is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rolla is trying to escape the mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Kakuto'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.
Kakuto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rolla is looking to escape.
Rolla is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Kakuto controlling from mount. #SUB#
Kakuto has hold of Rolla's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rolla manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Rolla keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Rolla has given up his back - I dont know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Kakuto (15) vs (14) Rolla
Rolla tries to break free.
Rolla is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Kakuto working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
You can see the frustration on Rolla's face
He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T11##SUB#
Rolla fending off the submission attempt from Kakuto.
Rolla is in bad spot here.
Kakuto trying to control.
Rolla turns into Kakuto and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (15) vs (16) Rolla#T12#
Rolla forces his way into half guard.
Rolla uses his free foot to push down on Kakuto's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kakuto. Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (15) vs (19) Rolla
Rolla seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kakuto is holding on tight.
Kakuto is working to get back to half guard.
Kakuto regains half guard.
Kakuto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kakuto works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kakuto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rolla manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (17) vs (19) Rolla#SUB2#
Rolla is looking for a triangle here but Kakuto uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (20) vs (19) Rolla#T13#
Kakuto has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Rolla! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kakuto (22) vs (19) Rolla
Rolla working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Kakuto looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Rolla tries to hold on but Kakuto postures up.
Rolla 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: Kakuto (22) vs (21) Rolla#T14#
Rolla stopping the sweep attempt from Kakuto.
Rolla looking to pass the guard.
Kakuto 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.
Rolla trying to control the position from guard on top but Kakuto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kakuto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rolla's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (24) vs (21) Rolla#SUB2#
Rolla has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kakuto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rolla wants to sweep here but Kakuto controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kakuto takes the fight on points by 24 to 21.
Tsuyoi Kakuto took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Fantasy Threads for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
CWC 375
Date: May 14, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 15 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 32 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Kakuto shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kakuto was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Camara (0) vs (4) Kakuto
Camara struggling a bit here.
Kakuto trying to control the action but Camara is working from the bottom.
Kakuto tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuto is looking to take a break and control but Camara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Camara can't do much from the bottom here.
Kakuto is trying to move to mount but Camara reverses beautifully and ends up in Kakuto's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (2) vs (4) Kakuto
Camara stopping the sweep attempt from Kakuto.#T2##SUB2#
Kakuto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Camara is aware though and is defending well.
Camara stopping the sweep attempt from Kakuto.
Camara slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Camara has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kakuto wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Kakuto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Camara doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Camara manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Camara won't allow Kakuto to sweep him here.
Kakuto looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Camara puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kakuto wants to sweep but Camara has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (5) vs (4) Kakuto
Kakuto is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Kakuto keeps trying to improve his position.
Camara will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Camara gets to mount! Kakuto was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Camara (7) vs (4) Kakuto
Camara manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kakuto to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Camara (10) vs (4) Kakuto
Camara seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Kakuto defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Camara's arms.
Kakuto tries to break free.
Camara controlling from the back.
I really don't envy Kakuto right now.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Kakuto rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Kakuto manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Camara seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kakuto wants to sweep here but Camara controlling him for the moment.
Camara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kakuto 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.
Kakuto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Camara's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (10) vs (6) Kakuto#SUB#
Camara is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T5#
Kakuto sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Camara's guard.
Camara moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Camara isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kakuto stacks Camara on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kakuto! Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (10) vs (9) Kakuto
Camara is looking for a sweep.#T6#
Kakuto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Camara keeps working.
Camara tries to buck Kakuto off but Kakuto is having none of it.
My spies in Canucks Combat Club inform me that Kakuto has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kakuto controlling the position.
Camara tries to bench press Kakuto off him but Kakuto keeps the position. #T7#
Camara is letting Kakuto control him for a moment.
Camara regains half guard.
Kakuto controlling the action here.
Kakuto trying to pass the guard but Camara defending well. #T8#
Camara has his hands clasped together around Kakuto's back. He's all about the action.
Camara is not content to let Kakuto control the position.#T9#
Kakuto not doing much here.
Kakuto works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (10) vs (12) Kakuto
Camara tries to bench press Kakuto off him but Kakuto keeps the position. #T10#
Camara gets back to half guard.
Kakuto trying to control from Camara's half guard. Camara has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB#
Camara throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T11##SUB#
Camara working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kakuto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kakuto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Camara has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kakuto is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Camara. Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (10) vs (15) Kakuto#SUB2#
Kakuto thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T12#
Camara is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kakuto off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Camara (14) vs (15) Kakuto
Kakuto tries to escape but Camara has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kakuto tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Camara manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kakuto to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Camara (17) vs (15) Kakuto
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kakuto is in bad spot here.
#T13##SUB#
Camara is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kakuto knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kakuto for a finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camara keeps control of the position easily here as Kakuto tries to buck him off.
Kakuto rolls, trying to escape but Camara keeps control of the position.
What can Kakuto do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
I really don't envy Kakuto right now.
Kakuto rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T14#
Camara works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (20) vs (15) Kakuto
Camara controlling the pace for now.
Camara looking to control but Kakuto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kakuto is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kakuto wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Camara (23) vs (15) Kakuto
And that's the end of the fight!
Camara takes the fight on points by 23 to 15.
A victorious Abubakar Camara thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Tsuyoi Kakuto had this to say: 'KyÅ wa watashi ga katenaito kami wa watashi ni itta (God Told Me I cannot Win today) '. |
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Event:
CWC 372
Date: May 07, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 32 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 24 losses; Arthur Kincaid!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Kakuto drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kakuto (2) vs (0) Kincaid
Kincaid is pulling down on Kakuto's head. It's preventing any offense from Kakuto, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kakuto postures up.
Kincaid wants to improve his position but instead Kakuto has moved into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuto tries to pass to full mount but Kincaid defends it. #T1#
Kakuto prevents Kincaid from improving his position.
Kakuto is trying to control. Kincaid wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kincaid slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kincaid being controlled here, momentarily.
Kincaid is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
Kakuto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kincaid swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kincaid managing to control the position. #T3#
Kakuto not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kincaid wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kincaid is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kincaid pulls Kakuto in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Kincaid is looking to sweep but instead, Kakuto has passed into half guard.
Kakuto is controlling the pace.
Kakuto is trying to control. Kincaid wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T5#
Kincaid is trying to control but can't.
Kakuto is pressing down on Kincaid's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kincaid is holding on for now.
Kincaid regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kakuto won't allow Kincaid to sweep him here.
Kincaid pulls Kakuto in close to prevent any damage. #T6#
Kincaid's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kakuto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kincaid is keeping the position for now.
Kincaid lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (2) vs (2) Kincaid#T7#
Kakuto looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kincaid puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kakuto tries to roll over but Kincaid keeps him under control.
Kakuto is working hard here to advance position.
Kakuto manages to get to full guard.
Kincaid sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've been hearing good reports from Kakuto'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.#T8#
Kakuto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kincaid's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (4) vs (2) Kincaid
Kincaid manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kakuto manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (4) vs (4) Kincaid
Kakuto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kincaid seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Kakuto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kincaid stays in close to Kakuto's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Kakuto working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kincaid has passed into half guard!
#T9#
Kakuto wants to improve his position but Kincaid is controlling well.
Kincaid is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kakuto works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kakuto 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.#T10##SUB#
Kakuto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Kakuto looking for a guillotine here but Kincaid defends easily.
Kakuto wants to sweep here but Kincaid controlling him for the moment.
Kincaid trying to control the position from guard on top but Kakuto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kakuto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kincaid is one step ahead there.
Kakuto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kincaid manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (6) vs (4) Kincaid#T11#
Kincaid 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.
Kincaid wants to control but Kakuto passes easily into half guard.
Kincaid is trying to get back to full guard.
Kincaid is refusing to be controlled, as Kakuto sits in half guard. #T12#
Kincaid is looking to improve his position.
Kincaid is not content to let Kakuto control the position.
Kakuto wants to pass the guard but Kincaid is defending well.
Kakuto frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (9) vs (4) Kincaid#T13#
Kakuto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kincaid is looking to escape.
Kincaid is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T14#
Kincaid is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kincaid sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kincaid has a hand on Kakuto's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kakuto takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (12) vs (4) Kincaid
Kakuto controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kincaid wants to control but Kakuto is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kakuto takes the fight on points by 12 to 4.
An out of breath and clearly excited Tsuyoi Kakuto thanked Fantasy Threads for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
CWC 369
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 17 losses; Shaka Zulu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 31 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kakuto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kakuto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zulu defends it nicely.#CL#
Zulu clinches up against the cage.
Kakuto prevents a takedown attempt there.
Zulu has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kakuto avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Zulu is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shaka Zulu. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Zulu lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Zulu (2) vs (0) Kakuto
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zulu is one step ahead there.
Zulu 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.
Zulu is stalling in the full guard.
Kakuto 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.#T1#
Kakuto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kakuto being controlled here, momentarily.
Kakuto wants to sweep here but Zulu controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Zulu looking to pass the guard.
Kakuto looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Kakuto working for a triangle but Zulu defends it easily.
Kakuto has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Zulu has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Zulu (5) vs (0) Kakuto
Kakuto is trying to improve his position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kakuto tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Zulu presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Zulu (7) vs (0) Kakuto#T3#
Kakuto sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kakuto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zulu's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zulu's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Zulu (7) vs (4) Kakuto
My spies in Canucks Combat Club inform me that Kakuto has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Zulu manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kakuto's guard. Nice work there by Zulu.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zulu (9) vs (4) Kakuto
Kakuto 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.#SUB2#
Kakuto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kakuto wants to sweep but no luck.
Zulu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Kakuto has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Zulu is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kakuto. Score +3 for passing guard: Zulu (12) vs (4) Kakuto#T4#
Zulu tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kakuto is looking to reverse the position.
Kakuto being controlled for a moment.
Kakuto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zulu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Zulu seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kakuto for as long as he can get away with.
Kakuto manages to get back to half guard.#T5#
Zulu prevents Kakuto from improving his position.
Kakuto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kakuto.
Kakuto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zulu is one step ahead there.
Zulu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kakuto wants to sweep here but Zulu controlling him for the moment.
Zulu controls from within his opponent's guard.
Zulu preventing the sweep. #T6#
Kakuto wants to hit a sweep here but Zulu passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kakuto there! Score +3 for passing guard: Zulu (15) vs (4) Kakuto
Kakuto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Zulu controlling the position easily from mount.
Zulu seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kakuto is holding on tight.
Kakuto is looking to improve his position but Zulu isn't that keen on the idea.
Zulu controlling from the full mount. #T7#
Zulu wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Zulu controlling the position easily from mount.
Kakuto is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Zulu manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kakuto to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Zulu (18) vs (4) Kakuto
Kakuto breaks Zulu's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zulu (18) vs (6) Kakuto
Zulu managing to control the position. #T8#
Kakuto trying to control but Zulu is working from the bottom.
Zulu has his hands on Kakuto's head, controlling the position.
Zulu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kakuto's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zulu (20) vs (6) Kakuto#T9##SUB2#
Kakuto working for a triangle but Zulu defends it easily.
Kakuto can't keep his opponent in guard - Zulu advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Zulu is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kakuto is trying to get back to full guard.
Zulu wants to pass the guard but Kakuto is defending well.
Kakuto is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Zulu jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Zulu (23) vs (6) Kakuto
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T10#
Kakuto is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kakuto looking for a sweep but Zulu has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Zulu (25) vs (6) Kakuto
Kakuto tries to reverse the position but Zulu maintains control.
Kakuto looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Zulu (28) vs (6) Kakuto
Kakuto rolls, trying to escape but Zulu keeps control of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Kakuto tries to escape the position.
Zulu controlling the position well here. Kakuto rolled but Zulu kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kakuto rolls, trying to escape but Zulu keeps control of the position.
#T11#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Zulu keeps control of the position as Kakuto tries to break free.
Zulu is trying to stick to Kakuto's back but Kakuto is turning into Zulu. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Zulu's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kakuto. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zulu (28) vs (8) Kakuto
Kakuto won't allow Zulu to sweep him here. #T12#
Zulu is working hard here to advance position.
Zulu has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kakuto has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Zulu (28) vs (11) Kakuto
Kakuto tries to advance to mount but Zulu denies him.
Zulu is trying to improve his position.
Zulu keeps Kakuto under control for a moment.#T13#
Zulu is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T14#
Zulu struggling a bit here.
Zulu stops Kakuto from passing to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zulu gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zulu takes the fight on points by 28 to 11.
A victorious Shaka Zulu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Tsuyoi Kakuto was interviewed post fight and said 'KyÅ wa watashi ga katenaito kami wa watashi ni itta (God Told Me I cannot Win today) '. |
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Event:
CWC 365
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 30 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Sergey Makarov!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Makarov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kakuto is fending him off so far but Makarov persists. Nope, Kakuto circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Kakuto gets caught flat footed, as Makarov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kakuto (0) vs (2) Makarov#SUB#
Kakuto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kakuto 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.
Makarov passes Kakuto's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Kakuto actively working from the bottom here.
Kakuto is not content to let Makarov control the position.#SUB2#
Kakuto is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Makarov has latched onto it... Big trouble! Makarov pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Kakuto is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Makarov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sergey Makarov!
A very excited looking Sergey Makarov 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.
Tsuyoi Kakuto was interviewed post fight and said 'KyÅ wa watashi ga katenaito kami wa watashi ni itta (God Told Me I cannot Win today) '. |
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Event:
CWC 361
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 56 wins and 36 losses; Harry Hirsch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 30 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hirsch misses with a takedown attempt - Kakuto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Harry Hirsch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Hirsch moves into the clinch.#TD#
Hirsch turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hirsch (4) vs (0) Kakuto
Kakuto is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kakuto tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Hirsch presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hirsch (6) vs (0) Kakuto
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuto is looking to improve his position but Hirsch isn't that keen on the idea.
Hirsch content just to control the position here. #T1#
Hirsch pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Kakuto sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hirsch prevents Kakuto from improving his position.
Hirsch wants to free his trapped foot but Kakuto is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kakuto is trying to get back to full guard.
Hirsch stalling.
Hirsch prevents Kakuto from improving his position.#T2#
Kakuto trying to get back to full guard but Hirsch takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (9) vs (0) Kakuto
Hirsch prevents Kakuto from getting the reversal.
Kakuto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kakuto keeps trying to improve his position.
Kakuto slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hirsch seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kakuto trying to get back to full guard but Hirsch takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (12) vs (0) Kakuto
Kakuto has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Hirsch controlling from mount. #T3#
Kakuto is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hirsch controlling his opponent.
Hirsch prevents Kakuto from getting the reversal.
Hirsch content just to control the position here.
Kakuto is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hirsch content just to control the position here.
Hirsch's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
Kakuto manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kakuto is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hirsch jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (15) vs (0) Kakuto
Kakuto is looking to regain half guard here but Hirsch keeps moving and retains side control.
Kakuto is being controlled here.
Kakuto manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (15) vs (2) Kakuto
Kakuto wants to take a breather but Hirsch is having none of it.
Hirsch holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Hirsch is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
Hirsch keeping control of the position.
Kakuto trying to mount his opponent but Hirsch defends it. #T6##SUB2#
Kakuto is looking for submissions but instead, Hirsch has regained full guard.
Hirsch is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (17) vs (2) Kakuto
Kakuto regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Kakuto is looking for a triangle but Hirsch pushes his legs off easily.
Hirsch passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (20) vs (2) Kakuto#T7#
Kakuto is being controlled here.
Kakuto is trying to work for a sweep but Hirsch has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hirsch (22) vs (2) Kakuto
Hirsch prevents Kakuto from getting the reversal.
Kakuto manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kakuto is pressing down on Hirsch's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Kakuto working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hirsch has passed into half guard!
Kakuto is looking to improve his position.
#T8#
Kakuto is still trying to improve position.
Hirsch stalling.
Kakuto is looking to improve his position.
Hirsch content to control rather than advance.
Hirsch is looking to advance position but Kakuto won't allow it. #T9#
Kakuto wants to improve his position but Hirsch is controlling well.
Kakuto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hirsch's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hirsch's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hirsch (22) vs (6) Kakuto#SUB2#
Hirsch won't enjoy being in this position. Kakuto looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Hirsch is tapping - it's over boys! Kakuto picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tsuyoi Kakuto!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Tsuyoi Kakuto made sure he mentioned Fantasy Threads, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
CWC 359
Date: Apr 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 18 losses; Cyrus Ozymandias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 30 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Kakuto bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ozymandias (0) vs (4) Kakuto
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ozymandias keeping his opponent close.
Ozymandias is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kakuto wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ozymandias, who protects the arm well.
Ozymandias is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozymandias wants to control but Kakuto postures up.
Ozymandias is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kakuto's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ozymandias tries to roll over but Kakuto keeps him under control.
Ozymandias is pressing down on Kakuto's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
My spies in Canucks Combat Club inform me that Kakuto has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ozymandias is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ozymandias (2) vs (4) Kakuto
Ozymandias won't allow Kakuto to sweep him here.
Kakuto being controlled here, momentarily.
Kakuto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've been hearing good reports from Ozymandias'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.
Ozymandias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kakuto is keeping the position for now.
Kakuto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kakuto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ozymandias not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ozymandias's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kakuto 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.#T2#
Ozymandias controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kakuto wants to sweep here but Ozymandias controlling him for the moment.
Ozymandias pushing down on Kakuto's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kakuto wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kakuto manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kakuto looking for a sweep. Not yet Kakuto, not yet.
Ozymandias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kakuto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ozymandias advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Kakuto actively working from the bottom here.
Ozymandias prevents Kakuto from improving his position.#T3#
Ozymandias looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kakuto tries to get to full guard but Ozymandias has control of the leg.
Well, if Ozymandias is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight
I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza
Yum. Can't wait.
Kakuto tries to get to full guard but Ozymandias has control of the leg.
Ozymandias wants to free his trapped foot but Kakuto is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kakuto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ozymandias performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ozymandias trying to control the action but Kakuto is working from the bottom. #T4#
Kakuto wants to get back to full guard.
Kakuto is refusing to be controlled, as Ozymandias sits in half guard.
Ozymandias is taking a breather. Kakuto says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kakuto wants to get back to full guard.
Kakuto gets back to full guard.
Kakuto 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.
Kakuto keeping moving, preventing Ozymandias from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kakuto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ozymandias doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ozymandias manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Kakuto working for a triangle but Ozymandias defends it easily.
Kakuto 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.#T5#
Ozymandias sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Further stalling from Ozymandias.
Ozymandias wants to control from the top but Kakuto keeps moving.
Kakuto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ozymandias is one step ahead there.
Ozymandias controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ozymandias slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ozymandias (5) vs (4) Kakuto
Ozymandias controlling the position from side mount.
Ozymandias is looking to take a break and control but Kakuto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T6#
Ozymandias in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ozymandias trying to control the action but Kakuto is working from the bottom.
Kakuto tries to improve position but can't.
Kakuto manages to get back to half guard.
Kakuto is looking for a sweep. Ozymandias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ozymandias slows the pace down in half guard.
Ozymandias seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kakuto for as long as he can get away with.#T7#
Kakuto wants to improve his position but Ozymandias is controlling well.
Ozymandias is trying to control. Kakuto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ozymandias prevents Kakuto from improving his position.
Well, if Ozymandias is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight
I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza
Yum. Can't wait.
Kakuto is looking for a sweep. Ozymandias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ozymandias wants to control but Kakuto is keeping him busy.
Kakuto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ozymandias keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T8#
Kakuto is trying to get back to full guard.
Ozymandias is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kakuto tries to get to full guard but Ozymandias has control of the leg.
Ozymandias not doing much here.
Kakuto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ozymandias pushes down on Kakuto's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kakuto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ozymandias wants to pass to mount but Kakuto is defending the position.
Ozymandias content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T9#
Kakuto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ozymandias trying to control from half guard but Kakuto is working away.
Kakuto gets back to full guard.
Ozymandias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kakuto is keeping the position for now.
Ozymandias showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ozymandias wants to control from the top but Kakuto keeps moving.
Ozymandias's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ozymandias preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Kakuto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ozymandias trying to control but Kakuto is working from the bottom. #T10#
Ozymandias is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kakuto 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.
Kakuto keeping moving, preventing Ozymandias from controlling successfully.
Kakuto 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.
Ozymandias stands and throws Kakuto's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ozymandias (8) vs (4) Kakuto
Kakuto is trying to improve his position.
Ozymandias trying to control the action but Kakuto is working from the bottom.
Ozymandias is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kakuto is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T11#
Kakuto is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kakuto keeps trying to improve his position.
Kakuto is still trying to improve position.
Ozymandias just content to control the position. #T12#
Kakuto is looking to regain half guard here but Ozymandias keeps moving and retains side control.
Kakuto is not content to let Ozymandias control the position.
You can see the frustration on Kakuto's face as Ozymandias controls the position.
Ozymandias continues to stall.
Ozymandias wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kakuto keeps working.
Kakuto is looking for a sweep.
Kakuto is letting Ozymandias control him for a moment.
Kakuto manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ozymandias (8) vs (6) Kakuto
Ozymandias is looking for a sweep. Kakuto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ozymandias is working hard here to advance position.#T13#
Ozymandias is refusing to be controlled, as Kakuto sits in half guard.
Ozymandias manages to get to full guard.
Ozymandias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kakuto is one step ahead there.
Ozymandias looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kakuto puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ozymandias tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kakuto has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Ozymandias (8) vs (9) Kakuto#T14#
Ozymandias is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ozymandias gets back to half guard.
Kakuto wants to free his trapped foot but Ozymandias is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ozymandias manages to get to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kakuto sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kakuto wins on points by 9 to 8.
Tsuyoi Kakuto took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Fantasy Threads for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
CWC 350
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
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 39 wins and 29 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 27 losses; Rich Silva Jr!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Silva Jr looking to score a takedown here. Kakuto is defending well but Silva Jr drives through and ends up in Kakuto's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kakuto (0) vs (2) Silva Jr
Kakuto wants to sweep but no luck.
Silva Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kakuto wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Kakuto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silva Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Kakuto looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Silva Jr puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Silva Jr prevents Kakuto from improving his position.
Silva Jr slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuto is trying to get back to full guard.
Silva Jr performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Kakuto'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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Kakuto is looking for a sweep. Silva Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva Jr trying to pass the guard but Kakuto defending well.
Silva Jr prevents Kakuto from improving his position.
Kakuto gets full guard.
Kakuto looking for a sweep. Not yet Kakuto, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kakuto is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (2) vs (2) Silva Jr
Kakuto preventing the sweep. #T2#
Silva Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kakuto manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (2) vs (4) Silva Jr#SUB#
Kakuto is looking for a triangle but Silva Jr pushes his legs off easily.
Kakuto looking for a sweep. Not yet Kakuto, not yet.
Silva Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kakuto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva Jr preventing the sweep.
Kakuto is working hard here to advance position.
Kakuto wants to hit a sweep here but Silva Jr passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kakuto there! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (2) vs (7) Silva Jr
Silva Jr controlling from the full mount.
Kakuto is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Silva Jr tries to control but Kakuto wriggling away.
Kakuto slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kakuto wants to get back to full guard.
Kakuto tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Silva Jr has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (2) vs (10) Silva Jr
Silva Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kakuto tries to reverse the position but Silva Jr maintains control.#T4#
Kakuto sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kakuto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Silva Jr's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Silva Jr's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kakuto (6) vs (10) Silva Jr
Kakuto has the hooks in. Silva Jr is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Silva Jr keeps trying to improve his position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T5##SUB#
Kakuto is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Silva Jr has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Kakuto is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Silva Jr defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Kakuto is looking to control Silva Jr but Silva Jr is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T6#
Silva Jr breaks Kakuto's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (6) vs (12) Silva Jr
Kakuto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva Jr wants to control from the top but Kakuto keeps moving.
Kakuto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva Jr wants to control from the top but Kakuto keeps moving.
Silva Jr controlling from the top position.
Silva Jr works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T7#
Silva Jr is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kakuto! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (6) vs (15) Silva Jr
Silva Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kakuto is trying to escape the mount.
Kakuto sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kakuto wants to get back to full guard.
Kakuto is looking to get back to full guard here but Silva Jr has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (6) vs (18) Silva Jr
Kakuto is looking to reverse the position.
Kakuto is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Silva Jr off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kakuto (10) vs (18) Silva Jr
Kakuto 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.
#SUB#
Silva Jr is in a bad position with Kakuto working for a choke. Silva Jr manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (10) vs (20) Silva Jr#T8#
Kakuto wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Silva Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kakuto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silva Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Kakuto's legs - danger averted.
Kakuto looking for a sweep. Not yet Kakuto, not yet.
Silva Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Silva Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Kakuto.#T9#
Kakuto can't keep his opponent in guard - Silva Jr advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Silva Jr perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kakuto moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Silva Jr is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kakuto wants to sweep here but Silva Jr controlling him for the moment.
Silva Jr trying to control but Kakuto is working from the bottom. #T10#
Kakuto being controlled here, momentarily.
Let's hope that Silva Jr has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
Kakuto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kakuto wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kakuto is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (12) vs (20) Silva Jr
Kakuto trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Silva Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kakuto manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (12) vs (22) Silva Jr
Kakuto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (14) vs (22) Silva Jr
Silva Jr is holding on to half guard well.
Silva Jr trying to control here.
#T12#
Kakuto is looking to stall here but Silva Jr recovers full guard.
Silva Jr keeping moving, preventing Kakuto from controlling successfully. #T13##SUB#
Kakuto drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Silva Jr manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kakuto has Silva Jr in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (14) vs (24) Silva Jr#SUB#
Kakuto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silva Jr defends it easily.#SUB#
Kakuto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silva Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silva Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kakuto is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (16) vs (24) Silva Jr#T14##SUB2#
Kakuto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kakuto is fighting to break Silva Jr's control of his arms but Silva Jr is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kakuto trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silva Jr wins on points by 24 to 16.
A victorious Rich Silva Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Tsuyoi Kakuto was interviewed post fight and said 'KyÅ wa watashi ga katenaito kami wa watashi ni itta (God Told Me I cannot Win today) '. |
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Event:
CWC 345
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 14 losses; Shaka Zulu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 28 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Zulu instigates a clinch.
Zulu is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Zulu gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Zulu (2) vs (0) Kakuto
Kakuto is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Zulu seems content to control.
Kakuto is looking to get back to full guard here but Zulu has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Zulu (5) vs (0) Kakuto
Kakuto tries to bench press Zulu off him but Zulu keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuto is trying to escape the position but Zulu is controlling the position.
Kakuto is looking for a sweep.
Kakuto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kakuto keeps trying to improve his position.#T1#
Kakuto trying to remain calm as Zulu controls from the top position.
Kakuto is trying to get back to half guard.
Kakuto trying to remain calm as Zulu controls from the top position.
Kakuto is trying to get back to half guard.
Zulu moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kakuto tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Kakuto is looking for a sweep.
Kakuto regains half guard.
Kakuto tries to get to full guard but Zulu has control of the leg.
Kakuto has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Zulu controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kakuto has a hand on Zulu's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Zulu takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Zulu (8) vs (0) Kakuto
Zulu prevents Kakuto from getting the reversal.#T3#
Kakuto is controlling an arm, preventing Zulu from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Zulu controlling his opponent.
Kakuto is working to get back to half guard.
Zulu controlling from the full mount.
Zulu has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kakuto tries to improve his position but instead Zulu has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Zulu (11) vs (0) Kakuto
Kakuto is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T4#
Good control from Zulu.
I really don't envy Kakuto right now.
Kakuto is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Kakuto is in bad spot here.
Zulu keeps control of the position easily here as Kakuto tries to buck him off.
Kakuto tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kakuto slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Zulu trying to control the pace.
Zulu seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kakuto for as long as he can get away with.
Zulu looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T5#
Kakuto tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Zulu has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Zulu (14) vs (0) Kakuto
Zulu trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Zulu controlling his opponent.
Kakuto is looking to improve his position but Zulu isn't that keen on the idea.
Zulu controlling his opponent.
Kakuto tries to reverse the position but Zulu maintains control.#T6#
Zulu manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kakuto to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Zulu (17) vs (0) Kakuto
What can Kakuto do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Zulu keeps control of the position as Kakuto tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Zulu controlling the positon.
Zulu continues to stall.
Zulu keeps control of the position as Kakuto tries to break free.
#T7#
Zulu has good solid back control here.
Kakuto is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Zulu controlling the position well here. Kakuto rolled but Zulu kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kakuto tries to break free.
#T8#
Kakuto is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Zulu's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Zulu keeps control of the position as Kakuto tries to break free.
Zulu just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
You can see the frustration on Kakuto's face
He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kakuto breaks Zulu's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zulu (17) vs (2) Kakuto
Kakuto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9#
Zulu has Kakuto pulled in close to control his posture.
Zulu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zulu wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Zulu looking for a sweep. Not yet Zulu, not yet.
Zulu pulls Kakuto in to control the position. #T10#
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
More hug and hope from Zulu.
Kakuto wants to control from the top but Zulu keeps moving. #T11#
Zulu pulls Kakuto in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T12#
Kakuto is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Kakuto pushing down on Zulu's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Zulu moves into full guard.
Kakuto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zulu swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13#
Kakuto works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Zulu desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2#
Kakuto is working for a kimura but Zulu is defending it quite comfortably.
#T14#
Zulu tries to get to full guard but Kakuto has control of the leg.
Zulu trying to get back to full guard but Kakuto takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Zulu (17) vs (5) Kakuto
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zulu is squirming around, avoiding Kakuto's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zulu takes the fight on points by 17 to 5.
Shaka Zulu thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Tsuyoi Kakuto had this to say: 'KyÅ wa watashi ga katenaito kami wa watashi ni itta (God Told Me I cannot Win today) '. |
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Event:
CWC 341
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 27 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice takedown defense from Kakuto. No joy for Rodriquez on that attempt.
Kakuto misses with a takedown attempt - Rodriquez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rodriquez has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Kakuto decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (0) vs (2) Kakuto
Rodriquez wants to improve his position but Kakuto is controlling well.
Rodriquez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kakuto wants to pass the guard but Rodriquez is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez is adopting a defensive guard.
Rodriquez working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Rodriquez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (2) Kakuto
Rodriquez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kakuto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've been hearing good reports from Rodriquez'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.
Rodriquez trying to control the pace. #T2#
Rodriquez wants to pass to mount but Kakuto is defending the position.
Rodriquez is keen to just control but Kakuto is a slippery customer.
Kakuto is pressing down on Rodriquez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kakuto 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.
Rodriquez advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (5) vs (2) Kakuto
Kakuto is trying to work for a sweep but Rodriquez has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rodriquez (7) vs (2) Kakuto
Rodriquez with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Kakuto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rodriquez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Kakuto regains half guard.
Kakuto wants to improve his position but Rodriquez is controlling well.
Rodriquez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rodriquez wants to free his trapped foot but Kakuto is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rodriquez content to control rather than advance.
Rodriquez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kakuto knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kakuto has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Kakuto regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kakuto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rodriquez trying to control but Kakuto is working from the bottom. #T4#
Rodriquez content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Kakuto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rodriquez defends well.#SUB2#
Kakuto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kakuto 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.
Rodriquez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Rodriquez won't allow Kakuto to sweep him here.
Rodriquez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Kakuto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rodriquez defends well.#T5#
Rodriquez tries to free his leg and advance position but Kakuto is retaining full guard.
Rodriquez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kakuto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodriquez is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Kakuto is looking for a triangle here but Rodriquez uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (10) vs (2) Kakuto
Kakuto tries to buck Rodriquez off but Rodriquez is having none of it.
Kakuto is not content to let Rodriquez control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kakuto is trying to work for a sweep but Rodriquez has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rodriquez (12) vs (2) Kakuto#T6#
Kakuto has given up his back - I dont know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Rodriquez (15) vs (2) Kakuto
Kakuto manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rodriquez's guard. Nice work there by Kakuto.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (15) vs (4) Kakuto
Rodriquez wants to hit a sweep here but Kakuto passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rodriquez there! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (15) vs (7) Kakuto
Rodriquez is trying to escape the mount.
Rodriquez is working hard here to advance position.#T7#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriquez tries to lock up and control but Kakuto gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kakuto sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Kakuto jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Rodriquez manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Rodriquez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (17) vs (7) Kakuto#T8#
Rodriquez is looking to take a break and control but Kakuto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kakuto is pressing down on Rodriquez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Kakuto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rodriquez is aware though and is defending well.
Rodriquez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kakuto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rodriquez manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (17) vs (9) Kakuto
Rodriquez 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.
Rodriquez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T9#
Rodriquez is adopting a defensive guard.
Kakuto tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodriquez is retaining full guard.
Kakuto controls from within his opponent's guard. #T10#
Rodriquez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kakuto is one step ahead there.
Rodriquez working a defensive guard here.
Rodriquez wants to improve his position but instead Kakuto has moved into half guard.
Rodriquez controlling the position well. #T11#
Rodriquez manages to get to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rodriquez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (19) vs (9) Kakuto
Rodriquez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kakuto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rodriquez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rodriquez works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T12#
Rodriquez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rodriquez passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (22) vs (9) Kakuto
Rodriquez tries to advance to mount but Kakuto denies him.
Kakuto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rodriquez in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Kakuto tries to buck Rodriquez off but Rodriquez is having none of it.
Rodriquez happy to just control the position for now.
Kakuto is looking for a sweep.#T13#
Rodriquez advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rodriquez (24) vs (9) Kakuto
Kakuto regains half guard.
Kakuto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kakuto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kakuto 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.
Rodriquez passes Kakuto's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kakuto wants to get back to full guard.
Rodriquez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kakuto tries to get to full guard but Rodriquez has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Kakuto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T14#
Kakuto tries to get to full guard but Rodriquez has control of the leg.
Rodriquez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kakuto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rodriquez is stalling in the full guard.
Kakuto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodriquez is one step ahead there.
Rodriquez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez takes the fight on points by 24 to 9.
During a confident post fight interview, Nick Rodriquez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Tsuyoi Kakuto was interviewed post fight and said 'KyÅ wa watashi ga katenaito kami wa watashi ni itta (God Told Me I cannot Win today) '. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 13, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Smalls gets caught flat footed, as Kakuto shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Smalls looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Kakuto passes Smalls's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kakuto controlling the action here. #SUB#
Kakuto maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Smalls could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Kakuto has cracked it and Smalls is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Kakuto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tsuyoi Kakuto!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tsuyoi Kakuto waved his t-shirt featuring Fantasy Threads (Laundry 15%)'s logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 21, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Kakuto feints and as Sukarman raises his hands in defense, Kakuto changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sukarman looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Kakuto engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kakuto has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuto pushing down on Sukarman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Kakuto content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sukarman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kakuto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kakuto's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD#
Kakuto closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sukarman did well to prevent Kakuto getting side control.
Sukarman pushes Kakuto off but Kakuto dives into side control.
#SUB#
Kakuto has hold of Sukarman's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Sukarman seems comfortable defending it but Kakuto has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Sukarman is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Sukarman is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Kakuto couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tsuyoi Kakuto!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tsuyoi Kakuto waved his t-shirt featuring Fantasy Threads (Laundry 15%)'s logo in front of the cameras.
The defeated Sutarjo Sukarman had this to say: 'Next i'll win'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Kakuto circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD#
Kakuto gets a double leg takedown into Squires's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Kakuto'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.
Kakuto won't allow Squires to sweep him here.
Kakuto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kakuto slips nicely into half guard.
Kakuto prevents Squires from standing back up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Squires gets back to full guard.
Kakuto prevents Squires from getting back to his feet. #T1##SUB#
Kakuto drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Kakuto as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Squires screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Kakuto! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Tsuyoi Kakuto!
Tsuyoi Kakuto very nearly forgot to thank Fantasy Threads (Laundry 15%) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Gavin Squires spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you to all the fans & please do check out Tiger Balls (7081) & Seventh Circle Clothing (6898) who have kindly sponsored me.'. |
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Event:
CWC 333 - NEW YEAR RAGE
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 26 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 10 losses; Wilhelm Bar!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Bar closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kakuto's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kakuto (0) vs (2) Bar
We've been hearing good reports from Kakuto'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.
Bar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kakuto is keeping the position for now.
Kakuto 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.
Bar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Kakuto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bar preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuto is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Kakuto wants to hit a sweep here but Bar passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kakuto there! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (0) vs (5) Bar
Bar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kakuto sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kakuto tries to get to full guard but Bar has control of the leg.
Kakuto won't allow Bar to pass to mount.
Kakuto gets full guard.
Bar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kakuto wants to sweep here but Bar controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Bar controlling from the top position.
Kakuto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bar's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (2) vs (5) Bar
Kakuto wants to pass the guard but Bar is keeping the position.
Bar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kakuto is one step ahead there.
Bar pulls Kakuto in close to his closed guard and prevents Kakuto from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Kakuto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bar has control of Kakuto's left arm, preventing Kakuto from doing any damage.
Bar is continuing to stall.
Kakuto trying to control the position from guard on top but Bar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Bar trying to keep a closed guard but Kakuto is proving a slippery customer.
Bar tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Kakuto drops back looking for a leg! Bar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bar manages to kick Kakuto off! Kakuto jumps back into Bar's guard.
Kakuto slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T5#
Bar is adopting a defensive guard.
Bar looking to control.
Kakuto being controlled here momentarily. #T6#
Bar wants to control the position but Kakuto says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Kakuto stalling away here and it's allowed Bar to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Bar keeping moving, preventing Kakuto from controlling successfully.
Kakuto stopping the sweep attempt from Bar.#T7#
Bar has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Kakuto drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bar looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bar looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bar! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kakuto (2) vs (9) Bar
Kakuto tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Bar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kakuto is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kakuto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T8#
Kakuto gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kakuto is trying to get back to full guard.
Bar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kakuto keeps working.
Bar is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kakuto! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (2) vs (12) Bar
Bar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kakuto is desperately trying to improve his position but Bar has a good base and remains in mount.#T9#
Bar controlling the position easily from mount.
Bar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kakuto is looking to escape.
Bar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kakuto wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Kakuto (2) vs (15) Bar#SUB2#
Bar tightening his grip on Kakuto, looking for the choke.
You can see the frustration on Kakuto's face
He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T10##SUB2#
Bar has managed to slip his arm under Kakuto's chin. This could be all over... yep, Kakuto is tapping out! Submission win for Bar.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Wilhelm Bar!
Wilhelm Bar is the new middleweight champion!
Tsuyoi Kakuto spoke after the fight, saying 'KyÅ wa watashi ga katenaito kami wa watashi ni itta (God Told Me I cannot Win today) '. |
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Event:
CWC 332 - The Reboot
Date: Jan 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 15 losses; Muhammad Jabbar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 26 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kakuto dives in and grabs Jabbar's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jabbar pushes down on Kakuto's head and hops out.
Jabbar drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kakuto sprawls and moves away.
Kakuto dives in and grabs Jabbar's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jabbar pushes down on Kakuto's head and hops out.#TD2#
Kakuto closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jabbar did well to prevent Kakuto getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jabbar (0) vs (2) Kakuto
Jabbar wants to get back to full guard but Kakuto has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (0) vs (5) Kakuto
Kakuto working away.
Jabbar is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jabbar regains half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Kakuto seems to be looking for submissions.
Jabbar is controlling Kakuto's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Jabbar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kakuto controlling the pace.
Jabbar's coaches at Convicted Fight Club have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Jabbar tries to get to full guard but Kakuto has control of the leg. #T2#
Kakuto wants to take a breather but Jabbar is having none of it.
Kakuto passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (0) vs (8) Kakuto
Jabbar is looking to get to half guard.
Kakuto trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Kakuto with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Jabbar is trying desperately to improve position.
Kakuto takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Jabbar really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jabbar gets back to half guard.
My spies in Canucks Combat Club inform me that Kakuto has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Jabbar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kakuto postures up.
#SUB#
Jabbar looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kakuto passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (0) vs (11) Kakuto
Jabbar manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T5##SUB#
Jabbar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jabbar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kakuto is working away from the top position though.
Jabbar tries to get to full guard but Kakuto has control of the leg. #T6#
Jabbar regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kakuto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kakuto looking to sit in guard and control but Jabbar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jabbar (2) vs (11) Kakuto
Kakuto wants to sweep here but Jabbar controlling him for the moment.
Jabbar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kakuto's guard.
Kakuto trying to get back to full guard but Jabbar takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (5) vs (11) Kakuto
Jabbar prevents Kakuto from getting the reversal.#T7#
Kakuto sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kakuto moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Kakuto has his foot on Jabbar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jabbar works his way back into a safe position though.
Kakuto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jabbar passes Kakuto's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jabbar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jabbar has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kakuto is looking to improve his position.
#T8#
Kakuto gets full guard.
Kakuto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jabbar's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jabbar (5) vs (13) Kakuto
Jabbar is trying to control the position but Kakuto postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jabbar is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jabbar (7) vs (13) Kakuto
Kakuto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jabbar (7) vs (15) Kakuto
Jabbar trying to control the position.
Kakuto tries to free his leg and advance position but Jabbar is retaining full guard. #T9#
Jabbar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kakuto manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jabbar (9) vs (15) Kakuto#SUB2#
Kakuto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jabbar is aware though and is defending well.
Jabbar preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kakuto is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jabbar (9) vs (17) Kakuto
Jabbar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kakuto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jabbar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jabbar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jabbar (11) vs (17) Kakuto#T10#
Kakuto wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Kakuto working for a triangle but Jabbar defends it easily.
Jabbar stays in close to Kakuto's body and controls the position.
Kakuto looking for a sweep. Not yet Kakuto, not yet.
Jabbar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T11#
Jabbar stopping the sweep attempt from Kakuto.
Kakuto is still trying to improve position.
Jabbar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kakuto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kakuto keeping full guard, as Jabbar tries to pass.
Kakuto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jabbar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kakuto looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jabbar puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T12#
Jabbar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kakuto does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kakuto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kakuto.
Jabbar won't allow Kakuto to sweep him here.
Kakuto looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jabbar puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kakuto is looking to improve his position.
Kakuto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jabbar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jabbar's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jabbar (11) vs (21) Kakuto
Jabbar wants to control his opponent's hands but Kakuto gets his hands free.
Jabbar is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kakuto is not going to allow Jabbar to sit and survive in this position. #T13##SUB2#
Kakuto is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Jabbar is defending well though. Kakuto let's go of the attempt for now.
Will Kakuto go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T14#
Jabbar tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Jabbar is working to get back to half guard.
Jabbar tries to lock up and control but Kakuto gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jabbar manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jabbar tries to get to full guard but Kakuto has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kakuto seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kakuto wins on points by 21 to 11.
Tsuyoi Kakuto is the new middleweight champion!
Tsuyoi Kakuto really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fantasy Threads logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
TWG 38 (205lbs, D1): Finals - Round 3
Date: Nov 15, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 25 losses; Tyrano Jackson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 25 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Steve Montenegro and Joseph Jones.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Kakuto shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Jackson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jackson (2) vs (0) Kakuto
Kakuto is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jackson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (5) vs (0) Kakuto
Kakuto is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kakuto is still trying to improve position.
Kakuto keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuto sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T1#
Kakuto moves into full guard.
Jackson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kakuto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jackson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (5) vs (2) Kakuto
Jackson pulls Kakuto in close to prevent any damage.
Kakuto tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard. #T2#
Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kakuto's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (7) vs (2) Kakuto
Jackson won't allow Kakuto to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Kakuto is looking for a triangle but Jackson pushes his legs off easily.
Kakuto keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson stays in close to Kakuto's body and controls the position.
Kakuto wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Kakuto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kakuto wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Kakuto is looking to sweep but instead, Jackson has passed into half guard.
Jackson trying to control the pace.
Kakuto tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
Jackson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jackson wants to take a breather but Kakuto is having none of it.
Kakuto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kakuto.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Kakuto.#T4#
Jackson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kakuto 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jackson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Kakuto.
Kakuto is looking to sweep but instead, Jackson has passed into half guard.
#T5#
Jackson slows the pace down in half guard.
Kakuto wants to get back to full guard.
Kakuto trying to get back to full guard but Jackson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (10) vs (2) Kakuto
Jackson manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kakuto to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Jackson (13) vs (2) Kakuto
Jackson is hanging on to Kakuto's back as he tries to escape.
Jackson biding his time, looking for the opening.
Kakuto tries to escape but Jackson has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T6#
Kakuto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jackson biding his time, controlling Kakuto.
Kakuto can't escape the position.
Jackson is riding his opponent, not letting Kakuto buck him off.
Kakuto tries to escape but Jackson has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T7#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Jackson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kakuto for as long as he can get away with.
Jackson is trying to stick to Kakuto's back but Kakuto is turning into Jackson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jackson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kakuto. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (13) vs (4) Kakuto
Jackson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (15) vs (4) Kakuto
Kakuto wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Jackson controlling the pace.
Kakuto is looking to improve his position.
#T8#
Jackson stalling.
Kakuto moves into full guard.
Kakuto has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jackson has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (18) vs (4) Kakuto#T9#
Jackson trying to control the action but Kakuto is working from the bottom.
Kakuto manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jackson's best efforts.
Kakuto is looking to improve his position.
Jackson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kakuto wants to get back to full guard.
Kakuto gets full guard.#SUB2#
Kakuto looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jackson passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (21) vs (4) Kakuto
Kakuto is looking for a sweep.#T10#
Jackson has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jackson (23) vs (4) Kakuto
Jackson tries to control but Kakuto wriggling away.
Jackson is looking to work his way around to Kakuto's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Jackson prevents Kakuto from getting the reversal.
Jackson controlling the pace for now.
Kakuto is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kakuto wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Jackson (26) vs (4) Kakuto#T11#
Kakuto is really stuck here.
Jackson controlling the position well here. Kakuto rolled but Jackson kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
I really don't envy Kakuto right now.
Jackson keeps control of the position easily here as Kakuto tries to buck him off.
Jackson is hanging on to Kakuto's back as he tries to escape.
Jackson controlling from the back.
You can see the frustration on Kakuto's face
He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T12#
Jackson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kakuto doesn't escape.
Jackson has the hooks in. Kakuto is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Jackson controlling the position well here. Kakuto rolled but Jackson kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T13#
Kakuto is in bad spot here.
Jackson keeps control of the position easily here as Kakuto tries to buck him off.
Kakuto tries to escape the position.
Jackson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kakuto doesn't escape. #T14#
Jackson continues to stall.
I really don't envy Kakuto right now.
Jackson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Jackson is hanging on to Kakuto's back as he tries to escape.
Jackson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kakuto's body.
Kakuto rolls, trying to escape but Jackson keeps control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kakuto's body.
Kakuto can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson takes the fight on points by 26 to 4.
Tyrano Jackson is the new light heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Tyrano Jackson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Tsuyoi Kakuto stepped up to the mic, saying 'KyÅ wa watashi ga katenaito kami wa watashi ni itta (God Told Me I cannot Win today) '. |
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Event:
TWG 38 (205lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Nov 14, 2022 |
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 37 wins and 25 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Patty O Reilly!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Russell Pearce and John Kavanagh.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Kakuto gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kakuto (4) vs (0) O Reilly#SUB#
Kakuto tries for a kimura but O Reilly is defending well.
You can see the frustration on O Reilly's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
O Reilly is looking to reverse the position.
O Reilly is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
O Reilly works his way to full guard. Good work.
O Reilly pulls Kakuto in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
O Reilly escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kakuto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Kakuto tries to free his leg and advance position but O Reilly is retaining full guard.
Kakuto won't allow O Reilly to sweep him here.
Kakuto is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kakuto being controlled here momentarily.
O Reilly not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
O Reilly pulls Kakuto in close to his closed guard and prevents Kakuto from doing any damage or advancing position.
O Reilly wants to control the position but Kakuto says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T2#
O Reilly regains full guard. Nicely done.
O Reilly tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've been hearing good reports from Kakuto'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.
O Reilly controls Kakuto momentarily but Kakuto frees himself.
O Reilly has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Silverback MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kakuto tries to free his leg and advance position but O Reilly is retaining full guard.
O Reilly looking for a sweep. Not yet O Reilly, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kakuto tries to free his leg and advance position but O Reilly is retaining full guard.
O Reilly is controlling Kakuto's posture.#T3#
O Reilly controls Kakuto momentarily but Kakuto frees himself.
O Reilly is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
O Reilly controls Kakuto momentarily but Kakuto frees himself. #T4#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as O Reilly holds on and takes a little breather.
O Reilly is trying to keep Kakuto in close.
Kakuto won't allow O Reilly to sweep him here.
O Reilly has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kakuto looking to pass the guard.
O Reilly controls Kakuto momentarily but Kakuto frees himself. #T5#
O Reilly looking for a sweep. Not yet O Reilly, not yet.
O Reilly is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (4) vs (2) O Reilly
O Reilly wants to take a breather but Kakuto is having none of it.
Kakuto is looking to improve his position.
Kakuto is working hard here to advance position.#T6#
O Reilly is controlling the pace.
Kakuto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kakuto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. O Reilly manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (6) vs (2) O Reilly
O Reilly looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
O Reilly looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
O Reilly has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kakuto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T7#
O Reilly is trying to hold Kakuto in close to prevent damage but Kakuto has managed to pass into half guard.
O Reilly is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kakuto jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (9) vs (2) O Reilly
O Reilly tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Kakuto easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kakuto (11) vs (2) O Reilly
O Reilly tries to lock up and control but Kakuto gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
O Reilly looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kakuto (14) vs (2) O Reilly
Kakuto is trying to control but O Reilly is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
#T8#
O Reilly prevents Kakuto from taking his back.
O Reilly is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kakuto avoids the attempt from O Reilly to control.
Kakuto trying to control but he's not successful this time.
O Reilly gets back to half guard.#T9#
O Reilly tries to get to full guard but Kakuto has control of the leg.
O Reilly wants to get back to full guard but Kakuto has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (17) vs (2) O Reilly
O Reilly can't escape the position.
O Reilly wants to control but Kakuto is having none of it.
O Reilly gets back to half guard.
O Reilly is trying to get back to full guard.#T10#
O Reilly is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
O Reilly is looking to control Kakuto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can O Reilly avoid being mounted?
O Reilly wants to improve his position but Kakuto is controlling well.
Kakuto trying to pass the guard but O Reilly defending well.
O Reilly slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T11#
O Reilly bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kakuto's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (17) vs (4) O Reilly
O Reilly preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Kakuto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. O Reilly is aware though and is defending well.
O Reilly trying to control but Kakuto is working from the bottom.
O Reilly wants to pass the guard but Kakuto is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kakuto keeping moving, preventing O Reilly from controlling successfully.
Kakuto 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.
O Reilly stands and throws Kakuto's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (17) vs (7) O Reilly
O Reilly is looking to take a break and control but Kakuto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kakuto gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T12#
Kakuto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
O Reilly takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
O Reilly is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kakuto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time O Reilly.
Kakuto is trying to get back to full guard.
Kakuto moves into full guard.
O Reilly wants to control from the top but Kakuto keeps moving.
O Reilly controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kakuto wants to sweep but no luck. #T13#
Kakuto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (19) vs (7) O Reilly
O Reilly gets back to full guard.
O Reilly working a defensive guard here.
Kakuto passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (22) vs (7) O Reilly
O Reilly regains half guard.
O Reilly regains full guard. Nicely done. #T14#
Kakuto won't allow O Reilly to sweep him here.
Kakuto wants to control from the top but O Reilly keeps moving.
O Reilly looking for a sweep. Not yet O Reilly, not yet.
O Reilly is trying to control the position but Kakuto postures up.
O Reilly is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
O Reilly not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kakuto takes the fight on points by 22 to 7.
Tsuyoi Kakuto managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Fantasy Threads, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
TWG 38 (205lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
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 36 wins and 25 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 14 losses; Muhammad Jabbar!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Alyssa Summers and Lou da Vinci.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kakuto shoots in looking for a takedown but Jabbar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kakuto's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kakuto misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and Jabbar counters with a single leg into guard. Kakuto didn't expect that. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kakuto (0) vs (2) Jabbar#SUB#
Kakuto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jabbar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kakuto wants to sweep here but Jabbar controlling him for the moment.
Jabbar passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (0) vs (5) Jabbar
Kakuto is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here as Jabbar stalls from top position.
Kakuto is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Kakuto is trying to work for a sweep but Jabbar has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kakuto (0) vs (7) Jabbar
Jabbar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kakuto is trying to escape the mount.
Jabbar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kakuto is desperately trying to improve his position but Jabbar has a good base and remains in mount.
Kakuto is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Kakuto 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: Kakuto (2) vs (7) Jabbar
Kakuto trying to control the position from guard on top but Jabbar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jabbar is pulling down on Kakuto's head to control his posture.
Jabbar trying to control the position.
Kakuto trying to control the position from guard on top but Jabbar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Kakuto won't allow Jabbar to sweep him here.
Jabbar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kakuto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jabbar swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Jabbar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jabbar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
Kakuto stopping the sweep attempt from Jabbar.
Jabbar keeping moving, preventing Kakuto from controlling successfully.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kakuto stopping the sweep attempt from Jabbar.
Jabbar is trying to hold Kakuto in close to prevent damage but Kakuto has managed to pass into half guard.
Jabbar moves into full guard.
#T5#
Jabbar has Kakuto pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Jabbar isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kakuto stacks Jabbar on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kakuto! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (5) vs (7) Jabbar
Kakuto trying to control the action but Jabbar is working from the bottom. #T6#
Kakuto tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jabbar's legs.
Jabbar trying to control but Kakuto flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kakuto (8) vs (7) Jabbar
Kakuto controlling well, preventing Jabbar from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Kakuto has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Jabbar has freed his hand and lives to survive another
well, another couple of seconds at least!
Jabbar rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T7#
Jabbar is looking for a sweep. Kakuto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kakuto with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jabbar is looking to control Kakuto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jabbar avoid being mounted?
Jabbar is pressing down on Kakuto's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T8#
Jabbar 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.
Kakuto trying to control but Jabbar is working from the bottom.
Jabbar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kakuto is one step ahead there.
Jabbar working a defensive guard here.
#T9#
Jabbar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (8) vs (9) Jabbar
Jabbar content to stall in guard here.
Kakuto wants to sweep but no luck.
We've been hearing good reports from Kakuto'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.
Jabbar slips nicely into half guard.
Kakuto is looking to get back to full guard here but Jabbar has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (8) vs (12) Jabbar
Kakuto is looking for a sweep.#T10#
Kakuto stops Jabbar from passing to mount.
Kakuto is looking for a sweep.
Kakuto is trying to escape the position but Jabbar is controlling the position.
Jabbar wants to control but Kakuto is keeping him busy.
Kakuto manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (10) vs (12) Jabbar
Jabbar trying to control from the bottom.
Jabbar is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kakuto jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (13) vs (12) Jabbar
Jabbar prevents Kakuto from moving into mount.
Jabbar is not content to let Kakuto control the position. #T11#
Jabbar tries to buck Kakuto off but Kakuto is having none of it.
Kakuto is looking to take a break and control but Jabbar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jabbar is looking for a sweep.
Jabbar manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kakuto's best efforts.#T12#
Jabbar is pressing down on Kakuto's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jabbar wants to sweep here but Kakuto controlling him for the moment.
Jabbar keeping moving, preventing Kakuto from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jabbar holds on and takes a little breather.
Jabbar wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kakuto is now in half guard. #T13#
Jabbar is refusing to be controlled, as Kakuto sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Jabbar actively working from the bottom here.
Kakuto is trying to control the action in half guard but Jabbar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T14#
Kakuto controlling the pace.
Kakuto trying to mount his opponent but Jabbar defends it.
Jabbar manages to get to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jabbar trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kakuto takes the fight on points by 13 to 12.
Tsuyoi Kakuto really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fantasy Threads logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
TWG 38 (205lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 04, 2022 |
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 0 wins and 0 losses; Ron Burgundy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 25 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Darius Henderson and Skip Squint.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Kakuto drives through with a takedown into Burgundy's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burgundy (0) vs (2) Kakuto#SUB#
Burgundy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Burgundy pulls Kakuto in close to prevent any damage.
Kakuto not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kakuto being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burgundy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Burgundy looking to control.
#SUB#
Burgundy has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kakuto is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Burgundy. Score +3 for passing guard: Burgundy (0) vs (5) Kakuto
Burgundy tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Kakuto has control of an arm but Burgundy manages to advance to Kakuto's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Burgundy (4) vs (5) Kakuto
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kakuto is in bad spot here.
Burgundy tries to get the hooks in deep but Kakuto pushed the leg off.
Burgundy biding his time, looking for the opening.
Kakuto is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kakuto keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Kakuto showing good submission defense here.
Kakuto wants to escape the position.
Burgundy is trying to stick to Kakuto's back but Kakuto is turning into Burgundy. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Burgundy's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kakuto. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burgundy (4) vs (7) Kakuto#T3#
Kakuto looking to pass the guard.
Burgundy has control of Kakuto's left arm, preventing Kakuto from doing any damage. #SUB#
Burgundy throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kakuto escapes and throws Burgundy's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Burgundy (4) vs (10) Kakuto
Kakuto works to advance to full mount. Burgundy defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Burgundy (4) vs (12) Kakuto
Burgundy holds on to Kakuto around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Kakuto tries to control but Burgundy wriggling away. #T4#
Burgundy tries to hold on but Kakuto pushes him away.
Kakuto is trying to take his opponent's back.
My spies in Canucks Combat Club inform me that Kakuto has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Burgundy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Burgundy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T5#
Burgundy tries to hold on but Kakuto postures up.
Burgundy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Burgundy 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: Burgundy (6) vs (12) Kakuto#T6#
Burgundy trying to control but Kakuto is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kakuto is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burgundy (6) vs (14) Kakuto
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Burgundy holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Burgundy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kakuto defends well.
Kakuto trying to control the position from guard on top but Burgundy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7##SUB#
Burgundy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Burgundy wants to sweep here but Kakuto controlling him for the moment.
Kakuto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burgundy is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Burgundy has an active guard here but Kakuto has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Burgundy trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Kakuto manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Burgundy (6) vs (17) Kakuto#SUB2#
Kakuto swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Burgundy is now in Kakuto's guard. A big mistake from Kakuto there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burgundy (8) vs (17) Kakuto
Kakuto has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Burgundy has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Burgundy (11) vs (17) Kakuto
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB#
Burgundy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kakuto manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burgundy (11) vs (19) Kakuto#T9#
Burgundy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Burgundy trying to control but Kakuto postures up.
Burgundy wants to get back to full guard but Kakuto has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Burgundy (11) vs (22) Kakuto
Burgundy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kakuto's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kakuto is thwarting Burgundy's attempts to control the position.#T10#
Burgundy wants to control but Kakuto passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Burgundy (11) vs (25) Kakuto
Burgundy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Burgundy is trying to get back to half guard.
Kakuto is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Burgundy will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Burgundy manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burgundy (13) vs (25) Kakuto
Kakuto is pressing down on Burgundy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T11##SUB#
Burgundy drops back looking for a leg! Kakuto is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kakuto manages to kick Burgundy off! Burgundy jumps back into Kakuto's guard.
Burgundy won't allow Kakuto to sweep him here.
Burgundy trying to control the position from guard on top but Kakuto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burgundy stopping the sweep attempt from Kakuto.
Burgundy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kakuto wants to hit a sweep here but Burgundy passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kakuto there! Score +3 for passing guard: Burgundy (16) vs (25) Kakuto
Kakuto gets back to half guard.
Kakuto is looking to improve his position.
Kakuto regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kakuto wants to sweep but no luck. #T12#
Burgundy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Burgundy stopping the sweep attempt from Kakuto.
Kakuto is still trying to improve position.
Burgundy trying to control the position from guard on top but Kakuto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well,Burgundy is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Kakuto 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.
Kakuto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burgundy (16) vs (27) Kakuto
Burgundy keeping moving, preventing Kakuto from controlling successfully. #T13##SUB#
Burgundy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Burgundy wants to sweep here but Kakuto controlling him for the moment.
Burgundy controlling Kakuto's posture.
Kakuto trying to control the position from guard on top but Burgundy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Burgundy is trying to hold Kakuto in close to prevent damage but Kakuto has managed to pass into half guard.
Burgundy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kakuto is working away from the top position though.
Kakuto is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burgundy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kakuto wins on points by 27 to 16.
Tsuyoi Kakuto made sure to mention his sponsor, Fantasy Threads in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CWC 325 - Miyagi vs Burroughs
Date: Oct 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 8 losses; Wilhelm Bar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 25 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Kakuto looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bar (0) vs (2) Kakuto
Bar works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bar controlling Kakuto's posture.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kakuto slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bar trying to control the position here. #T1#
Bar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kakuto tries to free his leg and advance position but Bar is retaining full guard.
Bar seems keen to control Kakuto's posture.
Bar looking to control.
Bar is really struggling to control Kakuto but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T2#
Bar pulls Kakuto in close to prevent any damage.
My spies in Canucks Combat Club inform me that Kakuto has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kakuto passes Bar's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bar trying to control but Kakuto postures up.
#T3#
Bar wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bar trying to hold on to Kakuto's head to control him but Kakuto postures up.
Bar is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Bar is refusing to be controlled, as Kakuto sits in half guard. #T4#
Kakuto is just content to waste time from the top position. Bar takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bar working a defensive guard here.
Bar seems keen to control Kakuto's posture.
Kakuto looking to pass the guard.
Bar is adopting a defensive guard.#T5#
Kakuto tries to free his leg and advance position but Bar is retaining full guard.
Bar seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bar keeping moving, preventing Kakuto from controlling successfully.
Kakuto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bar swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Bar is adopting a defensive guard.
Bar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kakuto manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bar (2) vs (2) Kakuto
Kakuto keeping moving, preventing Bar from controlling successfully.
Kakuto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bar manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bar (2) vs (4) Kakuto#T7#
Bar is trying to control the position but Kakuto postures up.
Bar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bar (4) vs (4) Kakuto
Kakuto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bar manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bar (4) vs (6) Kakuto
Bar wants to sweep but no luck.
Kakuto looking to pass the guard.
Bar has his hands on Kakuto's head, controlling the position. #T8#
Kakuto wants to pass the guard but Bar is keeping the position.
Kakuto won't allow Bar to sweep him here.
Kakuto wants to control from the top but Bar keeps moving.
Bar working a defensive guard here.
#T9#
Bar is pulling down on Kakuto's head. It's preventing any offense from Kakuto, at least for the moment.
Bar keeping moving, preventing Kakuto from controlling successfully.
Bar 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.#T10#
Kakuto engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kakuto wants to pass the guard but Bar is keeping the position.
Kakuto keeps trying to improve his position.#T11#
Bar has control of Kakuto's left arm, preventing Kakuto from doing any damage.
Kakuto preventing the sweep.
Bar is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kakuto trying to control the position from guard on top but Bar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Kakuto might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bar haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bar is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bar keeping full guard, as Kakuto tries to pass. #T13#
Bar wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bar (6) vs (6) Kakuto
Kakuto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bar is one step ahead there.
Bar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kakuto wants to sweep but no luck. #T14#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kakuto is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bar (6) vs (8) Kakuto
Bar is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bar wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kakuto wins on points by 8 to 6.
Tsuyoi Kakuto is the new middleweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tsuyoi Kakuto waved his t-shirt featuring Fantasy Threads's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
CWC 324 - Halli vs Sitsongrit
Date: Oct 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Jin Yi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 25 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Yi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kakuto defends it nicely.#TD#
Yi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kakuto's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yi (2) vs (0) Kakuto
Kakuto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yi is one step ahead there.
Kakuto keeping full guard, as Yi tries to pass.
Kakuto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kakuto is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kakuto is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yi (2) vs (2) Kakuto
Yi seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Kakuto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Yi has his hands on Kakuto's head, controlling the position.
Yi wants to sweep here but Kakuto controlling him for the moment.
Kakuto trying to control the position from guard on top but Yi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kakuto wants to pass the guard but Yi is keeping the position.#T2#
Yi managing to control the position.
Yi controls Kakuto momentarily but Kakuto frees himself. #SUB#
Yi is looking for a triangle but Kakuto pushes his legs off easily.
Yi controlling Kakuto's posture. #T3#
Yi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Yi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Yi is trying to control the position but Kakuto postures up.
Kakuto won't allow Yi to sweep him here. #T4#
Yi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yi has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kakuto has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Yi (2) vs (5) Kakuto
Yi tries to improve position but can't.
Kakuto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yi keeps working.
Kakuto advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Yi (2) vs (7) Kakuto
Yi wants to hold on but Kakuto pushes him away.
My spies in Canucks Combat Club inform me that Kakuto has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T5#
Yi is squirming around, avoiding Kakuto's attempts to control the action.
Kakuto avoids the attempt from Yi to control.
Kakuto prevents Yi from getting the reversal.
Yi gets back to half guard.
Yi is trying to get back to full guard.
Kakuto is thwarting Yi's attempts to control the position.#T6#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kakuto seems to be working for a kimura but Yi defends the submission attempt.
Yi is trying to get back to full guard.
Kakuto is stalling here. Yi is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kakuto seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Yi has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Yi (6) vs (7) Kakuto#T7#
Yi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kakuto keeps working.
Kakuto tries to improve position but can't.
Yi is looking to take a break and control but Kakuto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kakuto is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kakuto moves into full guard.
Kakuto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yi (6) vs (9) Kakuto
Yi keeping moving, preventing Kakuto from controlling successfully. #T8#
Yi working a defensive guard here.
Yi 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.
Kakuto wants to control from the top but Yi keeps moving.
Yi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kakuto is one step ahead there.
Yi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T9##SUB#
Yi throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kakuto escapes and throws Yi's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Yi (6) vs (12) Kakuto
Yi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yi prevents Kakuto from improving position. #T10#
Yi is looking for a sweep.
Yi is working hard here to advance position.
Yi trying his best to control but Kakuto has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Yi (6) vs (14) Kakuto
Yi is working to get back to half guard.
Kakuto controlling from mount.
Yi regains half guard.#T11#
Kakuto stalling away here and it's allowed Yi to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB#
Yi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yi pulls Kakuto in close to prevent any damage.
Yi working a defensive guard but Kakuto manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Yi (6) vs (17) Kakuto#T12#
Kakuto working away.
Yi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kakuto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Yi is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kakuto is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Yi (6) vs (19) Kakuto
Yi is looking to get to half guard.#T13#
Yi is squirming around, avoiding Kakuto's attempts to control the action.
Yi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Kakuto goes for an armbar but he's not got it
Yi turns into him and now he's in Kakuto's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yi (8) vs (19) Kakuto
Yi won't allow Kakuto to sweep him here.
Yi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kakuto is keeping the position for now.
Kakuto wants to sweep here but Yi controlling him for the moment. #T14#
Kakuto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yi (8) vs (21) Kakuto
Yi tries to get to full guard but Kakuto has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yi is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kakuto jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Yi (8) vs (24) Kakuto
And that's the end of the fight!
Kakuto wins on points by 24 to 8.
After winning the bout, Tsuyoi Kakuto thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Jin Yi had this to say: 'Next time, there will be no next time.'. |
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Event:
CWC 323 - Cubbedge vs Jackson
Date: Sep 25, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 24 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 9 losses; Valentin Saric!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kakuto tries for a takedown but Saric sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Saric drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kakuto defends it well.#TD2#
Saric drives through with a takedown into Kakuto's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kakuto (0) vs (2) Saric
Saric wants to control from the top but Kakuto keeps moving.
Saric stands and throws Kakuto's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (0) vs (5) Saric
Kakuto's coaches at Canucks Combat Club have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Kakuto is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Saric trying to control the action but Kakuto is working from the bottom.
Kakuto sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuto won't allow Saric to pass to mount.
Saric moves into full mount! Kakuto won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (0) vs (8) Saric
Kakuto looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kakuto (0) vs (11) Saric
Kakuto looking very determined here, making life difficult for Saric.
#T1#
Kakuto is trying to break free.
Kakuto manages to reverse the position and now he's in Saric's guard. Nice work there by Kakuto.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (2) vs (11) Saric
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Saric looking for a guillotine here but Kakuto defends easily.
Saric trying to control the position.
Kakuto is fighting to break Saric's control of his arms but Saric is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Saric is trying to control the position but Kakuto postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2#
Saric looking for a guillotine here but Kakuto defends easily.
#SUB2#
Saric looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kakuto passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (5) vs (11) Saric
Saric is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kakuto's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kakuto is looking to take a break and control but Saric is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saric trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Saric might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kakuto haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Saric is pressing down on Kakuto's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Saric pulls Kakuto in to control the position.
Saric wants to sweep here but Kakuto controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Saric looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kakuto passes into half guard.
Saric is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Saric trying to control but Kakuto postures up.
Saric wants to control the action here but instead Kakuto manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (8) vs (11) Saric
Saric keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kakuto manages to capitalize on a mistake by Saric to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kakuto (11) vs (11) Saric
Saric wants to escape the position.
Saric is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Saric trying to control the hands but Kakuto breaks the grip.
Saric wants to escape the position.
#T5#
Saric is keeping busy.
Kakuto avoiding Saric 's attempts to control his hands.
Kakuto doesn't have the hooks in and Saric manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (11) vs (13) Saric
Kakuto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (13) vs (13) Saric#SUB2#
Saric is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kakuto pulls his head out easily.
Saric tries to roll over but Kakuto keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Saric is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kakuto pulls his head out easily. #T6#
Saric regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Kakuto is sitting in close to Saric's body. Saric has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Kakuto is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Kakuto is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Saric.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Valentin Saric!
Valentin Saric was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Tsuyoi Kakuto was interviewed post fight and said 'KyÅ wa watashi ga katenaito kami wa watashi ni itta (God Told Me I cannot Win today) '. |
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Event:
CWC 322 - Ottke vs Savkov
Date: Sep 18, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 24 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 15 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Turturro doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Kakuto counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kakuto. #TD#
Kakuto manages to pull guard.
Turturro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kakuto is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kakuto is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (2) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro seems keen to control Kakuto's posture.
Turturro wants to control the position but Kakuto says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuto prevents Turturro from improving his position.
Turturro is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Kakuto seems to be working for a kimura but Turturro defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Kakuto passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Turturro! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (5) vs (0) Turturro
Kakuto is looking to work his way around to Turturro's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Turturro is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Turturro is looking to improve his position but Kakuto isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Turturro manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Turturro is holding on to half guard well.
Turturro is looking to improve his position.
Kakuto uses his free foot to push down on Turturro's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Turturro. Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (8) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turturro tries to reverse the position but Kakuto maintains control.#T3#
Turturro tries to lock up and control but Kakuto gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Turturro is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Kakuto is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Turturro has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Turturro! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (8) vs (2) Turturro
Kakuto keeping full guard, as Turturro tries to pass.
Turturro trying to control but Kakuto is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kakuto is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (10) vs (2) Turturro
Turturro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Turturro is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (10) vs (4) Turturro
Turturro trying to control but Kakuto is working from the bottom.
Kakuto wants to sweep but no luck.
Kakuto is looking to sweep but instead, Turturro has passed into half guard.
#SUB#
Kakuto actively working from the bottom here.
Kakuto regains full guard. Nicely done.
Turturro looking to pass the guard.
Kakuto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (12) vs (4) Turturro
Turturro is controlling Kakuto's trapped leg to prevent Kakuto from advancing to side control.#T5#
Turturro works his way to full guard. Good work.
Turturro looking to control.
Kakuto is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kakuto postures up.
Turturro can't keep his opponent in guard - Kakuto advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Turturro trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Kakuto manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (15) vs (4) Turturro
We've been hearing good reports from Kakuto'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.#T6#
Turturro tries to hold on but Kakuto postures up.
Kakuto prevents Turturro from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turturro keeps trying to improve his position.
Kakuto pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T7##SUB#
Kakuto working for a submission but Turturro is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Kakuto swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Turturro is now in Kakuto's guard. A big mistake from Kakuto there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (15) vs (6) Turturro
Turturro trying to control but Kakuto is working from the bottom.
Turturro won't allow Kakuto to sweep him here.
Turturro sitting in guard here, content to control. #T8#
Kakuto 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.
Kakuto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Turturro manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (17) vs (6) Turturro
Turturro looking for a sweep. Not yet Turturro, not yet.
Turturro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Turturro has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T9#
Turturro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Turturro looking for a sweep. Not yet Turturro, not yet.
Turturro controls Kakuto momentarily but Kakuto frees himself.
Turturro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kakuto manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (17) vs (8) Turturro#T10#
Kakuto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Turturro is one step ahead there.
Kakuto keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
Kakuto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Turturro's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (19) vs (8) Turturro#SUB2#
Turturro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Turturro isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kakuto stacks Turturro on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kakuto! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (22) vs (8) Turturro
Turturro is looking for a sweep.#T11#
Kakuto advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kakuto (24) vs (8) Turturro
Turturro is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Turturro wants to control but Kakuto is having none of it.
Kakuto wants to control the pace but Turturro is squirming around nicely.
Turturro is trying to escape the mount.
#T12#
Turturro wants to hold on but Kakuto pushes him away.
Turturro really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Turturro 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: Kakuto (24) vs (10) Turturro
Kakuto wants to sweep but no luck.
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Kakuto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kakuto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Turturro's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (26) vs (10) Turturro#T13#
Kakuto showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Turturro has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kakuto is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Turturro. Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (29) vs (10) Turturro
You can see the frustration on Turturro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Turturro is looking to reverse the position.
Turturro tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Kakuto easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kakuto (31) vs (10) Turturro#T14#
Turturro has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Kakuto (34) vs (10) Turturro
Kakuto is not going to allow Turturro to sit and survive in this position.
Will Kakuto go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turturro is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Kakuto is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kakuto takes the fight on points by 34 to 10.
A relieved looking Tsuyoi Kakuto thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CWC 321 - Trump vs Steel
Date: Sep 11, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 27 losses; Judas Priest! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 23 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Priest shoots in for a takedown but Kakuto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Kakuto shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kakuto was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Priest (0) vs (4) Kakuto
Priest is trying to get back to half guard.
Priest tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Priest (0) vs (6) Kakuto
Kakuto wants to control the action but instead Priest gets a body lock and reverses into Kakuto's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (2) vs (6) Kakuto
Priest trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kakuto has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Priest has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (5) vs (6) Kakuto
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuto is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Priest off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Priest (5) vs (10) Kakuto
Priest's coaches at Animal Fight Club have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Kakuto avoiding Priest 's attempts to control his hands.
Priest turns into Kakuto and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (7) vs (10) Kakuto#T1#
Priest sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kakuto looking for a sweep. Not yet Kakuto, not yet.
Priest is stalling in the full guard.
Priest works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kakuto wants to sweep but Priest has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (10) vs (10) Kakuto
Kakuto is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kakuto trying to get back to full guard but Priest takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (13) vs (10) Kakuto
Kakuto looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Priest (16) vs (10) Kakuto
Priest is hanging on to Kakuto's back as he tries to escape.
Kakuto felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T2#
Kakuto tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kakuto is squirming around, avoiding Priest's attempts to control the action.
Kakuto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Priest controlling from the full mount.
Kakuto is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Priest looking to control but Kakuto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Priest moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Priest (19) vs (10) Kakuto
Kakuto is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kakuto is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Priest.
I really don't envy Kakuto right now.
#T3#
Kakuto manages to reverse the position and now he's in Priest's guard. Nice work there by Kakuto.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (19) vs (12) Kakuto#SUB#
Priest working for a triangle but Kakuto defends it easily.
#SUB#
Priest escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kakuto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Priest keeping moving, preventing Kakuto from controlling successfully. #T4#
Priest lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (21) vs (12) Kakuto
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kakuto has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Priest has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (24) vs (12) Kakuto
Kakuto is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Priest's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Kakuto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kakuto gets full guard.#T5#
Kakuto looking for a sweep. Not yet Kakuto, not yet. #SUB#
Priest is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Kakuto has his foot on Priest's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Priest works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Kakuto throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Priest escapes and throws Kakuto's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (27) vs (12) Kakuto
Kakuto is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Priest passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kakuto! Score +2 for reaching mount: Priest (29) vs (12) Kakuto#T6#
Priest looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kakuto is desperately trying to improve his position but Priest has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Priest pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Kakuto looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Priest (32) vs (12) Kakuto
Priest is hanging on to Kakuto's back as he tries to escape.
Priest doesn't have the hooks in and Kakuto manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (32) vs (14) Kakuto#SUB#
Priest throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kakuto escapes and throws Priest's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (32) vs (17) Kakuto#T7#
Priest looks to move to half guard but instead Kakuto has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Priest (32) vs (19) Kakuto
Priest is trying to escape the mount.
Priest tries to hold on but Kakuto postures up.
Kakuto wants to take his opponent's back but Priest doesn't allow it. #T8#
Priest keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Priest slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Priest actively working from the bottom here.
Priest trying to control here.
Priest manages to get to full guard.
#T9#
Priest seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kakuto passes Priest's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Priest is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kakuto pulls his head out easily.
Priest trying to hold on to Kakuto's head to control him but Kakuto postures up.
Priest is trying to control but Kakuto passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (32) vs (22) Kakuto#T10#
Kakuto tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Priest is looking for a sweep.
Priest regains half guard.
Priest is looking to get back to full guard here but Kakuto has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (32) vs (25) Kakuto
Priest is looking to reverse the position.#T11##SUB2#
Kakuto tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Priest manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kakuto's best efforts.#SUB#
Priest looking for submissions off his back.
Kakuto prevents Priest from improving his position.#T12#
Priest is looking to control Kakuto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Priest avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Kakuto seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Priest looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Priest is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kakuto pulls his head out easily. #T13#
Priest is looking to control Kakuto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Priest avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Priest looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Priest slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Priest has his hands on Kakuto's head, controlling the position. #T14#
Priest 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.#SUB#
Priest is looking for a triangle but Kakuto pushes his legs off easily.
Priest working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Priest looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kakuto is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Priest takes the fight on points by 32 to 25.
Judas Priest retains his middleweight title!
Judas Priest seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Tsuyoi Kakuto was interviewed post fight and said 'KyÅ wa watashi ga katenaito kami wa watashi ni itta (God Told Me I cannot Win today) '. |
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Event:
CWC 320 - Prelims
Date: Sep 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Jin Yi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 23 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Kakuto closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yi (0) vs (2) Kakuto
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yi is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Yi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kakuto is working away from the top position though.
Yi is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Nap or Tap, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Yi is trying to get back to full guard.
Yi is holding on to half guard well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yi trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Still in half guard, Kakuto seems content to control.
Yi is looking to improve his position.
Yi is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Yi gets full guard.
Yi is trying to keep Kakuto in close.
Yi keeping moving, preventing Kakuto from controlling successfully.
Yi is trying to keep Kakuto in close.
Kakuto trying to control but Yi is working from the bottom. #T3#
Kakuto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yi wants to sweep but no luck.
Kakuto pushes down on Yi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Yi is trying to control but can't.
Yi is looking for a sweep. Kakuto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yi wants to sweep but Kakuto has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Yi (0) vs (5) Kakuto
Yi wants to control but Kakuto postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Yi is looking to reverse the position.
Yi can't do much from the bottom here.
Kakuto content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Yi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yi (2) vs (5) Kakuto#T5#
Yi controlling the action here.
Yi prevents Kakuto from improving his position.
Kakuto felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB2#
Kakuto looking for submissions off his back.
Kakuto wants to sweep but Yi has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Yi (5) vs (5) Kakuto
Kakuto is looking for a sweep.
Yi controls the position.#T6#
Kakuto is looking for a sweep.
Kakuto keeps trying to improve his position.
Yi moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kakuto is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Yi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kakuto is looking to improve his position.
Kakuto wants to get back to full guard but Yi has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Yi (8) vs (5) Kakuto
Kakuto is working to get back to half guard.
Kakuto sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T7#
Kakuto gets full guard.
Yi passes Kakuto's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Yi is working for a submission of some sort.
Kakuto is looking to improve his position.
Yi stalling.
Yi wants to pass the guard but Kakuto is defending well. #T8#
Kakuto is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Yi is looking for a kimura here.
Kakuto tries to get to full guard but Yi has control of the leg.
Kakuto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kakuto.
Kakuto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yi (8) vs (7) Kakuto
Yi is not content to let Kakuto control the position.#T9#
Yi trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Kakuto moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Yi. Score +3 for passing guard: Yi (8) vs (10) Kakuto
Yi gets back to half guard.
Yi wants to improve his position but Kakuto is controlling well.
Yi trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Kakuto manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Yi (8) vs (13) Kakuto#T10#
Yi is squirming around, avoiding Kakuto's attempts to control the action.
Yi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Kakuto working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Kakuto avoids the attempt from Yi to control.#T11#
Yi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Yi tries to lock up and control but Kakuto gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kakuto controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Kakuto goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Yi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yi (10) vs (13) Kakuto#T12##SUB2#
Kakuto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kakuto looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Yi puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kakuto is refusing to be controlled, as Yi sits in half guard.
Kakuto wants to get back to full guard.
Kakuto moves into full guard.
Kakuto tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Yi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T13#
Yi is stalling in the full guard.
Kakuto looking for a sweep. Not yet Kakuto, not yet.
Yi wants to control from the top but Kakuto keeps moving.
Kakuto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yi looking to pass the guard.
Kakuto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kakuto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yi (10) vs (15) Kakuto
Yi wants to sweep here but Kakuto controlling him for the moment. #T14#
Yi has Kakuto pulled in close to control his posture.
Kakuto trying to control but Yi is working from the bottom.
Yi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yi is trying to control the position but Kakuto postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kakuto wins on points by 15 to 10.
A very excited looking Tsuyoi Kakuto 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.
In defeat, Jin Yi stepped up to the mic, saying 'Next time, there will be no next time.'. |
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Event:
CWC 319 - Kuronoa vs Fiso
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 16 losses; Arthur Kincaid! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 23 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kincaid rushes Kakuto and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Kincaid works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kincaid (2) vs (0) Kakuto
Kincaid passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kincaid (5) vs (0) Kakuto
Kakuto prevents Kincaid from improving position.
We've been hearing good reports from Kincaid'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.
Kakuto regains half guard.#SUB#
Kincaid is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kakuto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kakuto wants to sweep but no luck.
Kincaid slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kincaid (8) vs (0) Kakuto
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuto is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kincaid trying to control the position but Kakuto is working away.
Kakuto manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kincaid (8) vs (2) Kakuto#T1#
Kincaid tries to roll over but Kakuto keeps him under control.#SUB#
Kincaid actively working from the bottom here.
Kakuto prevents Kincaid from improving his position.
Kincaid has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kakuto is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Kincaid looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kincaid wants to improve his position but Kakuto is controlling well.
#SUB#
Kincaid is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kakuto pulls his head out easily. #T2##SUB#
Kincaid is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kakuto pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kakuto moves into full mount! Kincaid won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Kincaid (8) vs (5) Kakuto
Kincaid really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kincaid regains half guard.#SUB#
Kincaid is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kakuto pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Kincaid looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Kincaid looking for a kimura from the bottom but Kakuto passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kincaid (8) vs (8) Kakuto#T3#
Kincaid is looking to reverse the position.
Kincaid manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Kincaid actively working from the bottom here.
Kincaid wants to improve his position but Kakuto is controlling well.
Kincaid is working hard here to advance position.
Kakuto trying to mount his opponent but Kincaid defends it.
Kincaid moves into full guard.
#T4##SUB#
Kincaid is looking for a triangle here but Kakuto uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kincaid (8) vs (11) Kakuto
Kincaid tries to buck Kakuto off but Kakuto is having none of it.
Kincaid is trying to work for a sweep but Kakuto has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kincaid (8) vs (13) Kakuto
Kincaid wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Kincaid (8) vs (16) Kakuto
Kakuto controls the action.
Kincaid rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kakuto tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kincaid knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T5#
Kakuto is keen to just control but Kincaid is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Kincaid is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kakuto pulls his head out easily.
Kakuto not doing much here.
Kakuto passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kincaid (8) vs (19) Kakuto
Kincaid tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kincaid (8) vs (21) Kakuto
Kincaid tries to control the position but Kakuto now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kincaid (8) vs (24) Kakuto#SUB2#
Kakuto looking to break Kincaid's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kincaid remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kakuto will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T6#
Kakuto trying to control momentarily.
Kincaid wants to escape the position.
Kincaid manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kakuto's guard. Nice work there by Kincaid.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kincaid (10) vs (24) Kakuto
Kincaid is pushing down on Kakuto's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kakuto is fighting to maintain full guard but Kincaid has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kincaid trying to mount his opponent but Kakuto defends it. #SUB#
Kincaid is working for a submission of some sort.
Kakuto manages to get to full guard.
Kakuto wants to sweep but no luck.
Kincaid pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kakuto is keeping the position for now.
Kakuto wants to sweep but no luck. #T7#
Kincaid pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kakuto is keeping the position for now.
Kakuto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kincaid's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kincaid (10) vs (26) Kakuto#SUB#
Kincaid looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kakuto has picked Kincaid up and slammed him! Kincaid can't keep hold of the triangle and Kakuto manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kincaid (10) vs (29) Kakuto
Kincaid tries to improve position but can't.
Kincaid is not content to let Kakuto control the position.
Kincaid prevents Kakuto from moving into mount.
Kincaid is trying to improve his position.#T8#
Kincaid gets back to half guard.
Kakuto wants to control but Kincaid is keeping him busy.
Kincaid regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Kincaid is looking for a triangle but Kakuto pushes his legs off easily.
Kakuto trying to control the position from guard on top but Kincaid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kincaid has his foot on Kakuto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kakuto works his way back into a safe position though.
Kakuto seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T9##SUB#
Kincaid is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kakuto is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Kincaid looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kakuto passes into half guard.
Kincaid is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Kincaid actively working from the bottom here.
Kakuto wants to pass to mount but Kincaid is defending the position. #SUB2#
Kakuto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kincaid has managed to free his arm - good work. #T10#
Kincaid wants to improve his position but Kakuto is controlling well.
#SUB#
Kincaid with the active half guard here but Kakuto passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kincaid (10) vs (32) Kakuto
Kincaid is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kakuto's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kincaid trying to hold on to Kakuto's head to control him but Kakuto postures up.
Kincaid has a hand on Kakuto's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kakuto takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kincaid (10) vs (35) Kakuto
Kincaid is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Kakuto trying to control but Kincaid is having none of it.
Kincaid tries to improve his position but instead Kakuto has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kincaid (10) vs (38) Kakuto
Kincaid tries to roll but Kakuto sticks to his back.
Kincaid breaks Kakuto's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kincaid (12) vs (38) Kakuto
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kakuto is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kincaid (12) vs (40) Kakuto#SUB#
Kincaid had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kakuto defends it easily.
Kincaid is breathing heavily.#T12##SUB#
Kincaid looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kakuto passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kincaid (12) vs (43) Kakuto#SUB2#
Kakuto tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kincaid struggling a bit here.
Kakuto tries to move to mount but Kincaid blocks the move with his legs.
Kakuto trying to control the action but Kincaid is working from the bottom. #T13#
A control attempt from Kincaid but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kincaid (12) vs (45) Kakuto
Kincaid is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kincaid is trying to reverse the position but instead Kakuto has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Kincaid (12) vs (48) Kakuto
You can see the frustration on Kincaid's face
He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kincaid trying to control the position but Kakuto manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Kakuto is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kincaid defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Kakuto has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kincaid's body.
#T14#
Kakuto trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Kincaid just trying to survive but Kakuto is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kincaid can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Kakuto is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kincaid breaks Kakuto's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kincaid (14) vs (48) Kakuto
Kincaid stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kakuto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kakuto wins on points by 48 to 14.
Tsuyoi Kakuto decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 318 - Hirsch vs El Toro Jr
Date: Aug 21, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 11 losses; Bo Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 22 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Kakuto bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Nickal (0) vs (4) Kakuto
Nickal is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Kakuto is trying to get an arm triangle but Nickal is defending well.
Kakuto moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal is looking to regain half guard here but Kakuto keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Kakuto wants to control but Nickal is keeping him busy.
Nickal is trying to get back to half guard.
Nickal is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Nickal manages to get back to half guard.
Nickal looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kakuto passes into side control, despite Nickal's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (0) vs (7) Kakuto
Nickal is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Kakuto is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nickal has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kakuto trying to control the position but Nickal is working away. #T3#
Nickal tries to improve position but can't.
Nickal tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kakuto presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Nickal (0) vs (9) Kakuto
Nickal is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T4#
Kakuto looking to control but Nickal is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kakuto takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nickal is squirming around, avoiding Kakuto's attempts to control the action.
Nickal might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Kakuto is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Nickal has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Nickal! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (2) vs (9) Kakuto#T5#
Kakuto wants to sweep here but Nickal controlling him for the moment.
Nickal trying to control the position from guard on top but Kakuto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nickal slips nicely into half guard.
Kakuto wants to get back to full guard.
Kakuto trying to get back to full guard but Nickal takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (5) vs (9) Kakuto
Kakuto is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T6##SUB#
Kakuto tries to improve his position but Nickal has taken his back! Nickal has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Kakuto tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Nickal pushes Kakuto away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bo Nickal!
Bo Nickal retains his middleweight title!
Bo Nickal thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Tsuyoi Kakuto stepped up to the mic, saying 'KyÅ wa watashi ga katenaito kami wa watashi ni itta (God Told Me I cannot Win today) '. |
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Event:
CWC 317 - Ottke vs Cruz
Date: Aug 14, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 22 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 11 losses; Muhammad Jabbar!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kakuto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jabbar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jabbar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kakuto shoots in for a takedown but Jabbar shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Jabbar tries to sprawl but Kakuto drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kakuto (2) vs (0) Jabbar
Kakuto trying to pass the guard but Jabbar defending well.
Jabbar trying to control but Kakuto postures up.
Kakuto wants to take a breather but Jabbar is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jabbar is trying is best to control the position here. #T1#
Jabbar is trying to get back to full guard.
Jabbar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kakuto's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kakuto's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kakuto (2) vs (4) Jabbar
Kakuto is trying to break free.
Kakuto is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kakuto is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Jabbar is trying to stick to Kakuto's back but Kakuto is turning into Jabbar. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jabbar's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kakuto. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (4) vs (4) Jabbar
Kakuto preventing the sweep.
Jabbar controls Kakuto momentarily but Kakuto frees himself. #T2#
Jabbar wants to hit a sweep here but Kakuto passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jabbar there! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (7) vs (4) Jabbar
Jabbar slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Jabbar actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Kakuto is looking for a kimura here.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T3#
Jabbar trying to control from the bottom.
Jabbar wants to control the action here but instead Kakuto manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (10) vs (4) Jabbar
Jabbar is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Kakuto is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Jabbar has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T4#
Jabbar is trying desperately to improve position.
Jabbar tries to control the position but Kakuto now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kakuto (13) vs (4) Jabbar
Kakuto has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Jabbar's body.
Jabbar tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T5#
Jabbar looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Kakuto tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kakuto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jabbar is looking to escape.
Kakuto prevents Jabbar from getting the reversal.#T6#
Jabbar tries to hold on but Kakuto postures up.
Kakuto tries to control but Jabbar wriggling away.
Jabbar has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Kakuto's lack of action.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kakuto in particular looking to stall.
Jabbar manages to get to full guard.
#T7#
Kakuto won't allow Jabbar to sweep him here.
Jabbar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (13) vs (6) Jabbar
Kakuto manages to get to full guard.
Kakuto being controlled here, momentarily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kakuto is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (15) vs (6) Jabbar#T8#
Jabbar pulls Kakuto in close to prevent any damage.
Kakuto trying to control but Jabbar is working from the bottom.
Kakuto seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jabbar pulls Kakuto in close to his closed guard and prevents Kakuto from doing any damage or advancing position.#T9##SUB2#
Jabbar looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kakuto has picked Jabbar up and slammed him! Jabbar can't keep hold of the triangle and Kakuto manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (18) vs (6) Jabbar#SUB#
Kakuto looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jabbar wants to control but Kakuto postures up.
Jabbar felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T10#
Jabbar is looking to reverse the position.
Kakuto trying to control the position but Jabbar is working away.
Jabbar seems a little lost for a moment, as Kakuto dominates the positioning.
Jabbar is looking to reverse the position.#T11#
Kakuto taking a break here but Jabbar is having none of it and regains half guard.
Kakuto trying to mount his opponent but Jabbar defends it.
Kakuto prevents Jabbar from improving his position.#T12#
Kakuto trying to control the action but Jabbar is working from the bottom.
Jabbar wants to control but Kakuto is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Kakuto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jabbar wants to improve his position but Kakuto is controlling well.
#T13##SUB#
Kakuto is looking for a kimura here.
Jabbar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Kakuto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jabbar sees it coming and defends easily.#T14#
Jabbar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kakuto is looking to advance position but Jabbar won't allow it.
Kakuto is trying to control the action in half guard but Jabbar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jabbar keeping hold of Kakuto's head, controlling as best he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kakuto takes the fight on points by 18 to 6.
Tsuyoi Kakuto seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CATCHMANIA 1
Date: Aug 07, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 22 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Joseph Jones and John Roberts.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
No luck for Czarny Z Garbowa with that takedown attempt.
Kakuto wants to counter with a clinch but Czarny Z Garbowa pushes him away.
Czarny Z Garbowa closes the distance and clinches up with Kakuto, looking for a takedown. Czarny Z Garbowa pushes Kakuto against the ropes but Kakuto circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Czarny Z Garbowa gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Czarny Z Garbowa (4) vs (0) Kakuto
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kakuto is not content to let Czarny Z Garbowa control the position.
Kakuto is trying to get back to half guard.
Kakuto keeps trying to improve his position.
Czarny Z Garbowa tries to advance to mount but Kakuto denies him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kakuto keeps working.
Kakuto seems a little lost for a moment, as Czarny Z Garbowa dominates the positioning.
Kakuto sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Czarny Z Garbowa prevents Kakuto from improving his position.#T1#
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking to take a break and control but Kakuto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Czarny Z Garbowa prevents Kakuto from improving his position.
Czarny Z Garbowa content to control rather than advance.
Kakuto tries to get to full guard but Czarny Z Garbowa has control of the leg.
Kakuto works his way to full guard. Good work.
Czarny Z Garbowa trying to control but Kakuto is working from the bottom.
Kakuto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Czarny Z Garbowa (4) vs (2) Kakuto#T2#
Kakuto passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Czarny Z Garbowa (4) vs (5) Kakuto
Czarny Z Garbowa is trying to escape the mount.
Czarny Z Garbowa is working hard here to advance position.
Czarny Z Garbowa slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T3##SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Kakuto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to improve his position but Kakuto is controlling well.
Kakuto is thwarting Czarny Z Garbowa's attempts to control the position.
Czarny Z Garbowa gets back to full guard.
Kakuto looking to pass the guard. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Czarny Z Garbowa is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Czarny Z Garbowa (6) vs (5) Kakuto
Kakuto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Czarny Z Garbowa (6) vs (7) Kakuto
Kakuto trying to mount his opponent but Czarny Z Garbowa defends it.
Czarny Z Garbowa gets back to full guard.
Czarny Z Garbowa controlling the position.
Czarny Z Garbowa trying to keep a closed guard but Kakuto is proving a slippery customer.
Kakuto trying to control the position from guard on top but Czarny Z Garbowa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Czarny Z Garbowa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Czarny Z Garbowa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kakuto manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Czarny Z Garbowa (8) vs (7) Kakuto#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Czarny Z Garbowa works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kakuto tries to get to full guard but Czarny Z Garbowa has control of the leg.
Czarny Z Garbowa content to control rather than advance.
Kakuto wants to get back to full guard but Czarny Z Garbowa has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Czarny Z Garbowa (11) vs (7) Kakuto#T6#
Kakuto is trying to improve his position.
Kakuto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Czarny Z Garbowa trying to control the position but Kakuto is working away.
Kakuto tries to bench press Czarny Z Garbowa off him but Czarny Z Garbowa keeps the position.
Czarny Z Garbowa has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kakuto! Score +2 for reaching mount: Czarny Z Garbowa (13) vs (7) Kakuto
Czarny Z Garbowa pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Kakuto is wriggling around trying to escape.
Czarny Z Garbowa looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kakuto tries to reverse the position but Czarny Z Garbowa maintains control.
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to take Kakuto's back here but Kakuto is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T7#
Kakuto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Czarny Z Garbowa looking to control but Kakuto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kakuto slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to take a breather but Kakuto is having none of it.
Czarny Z Garbowa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kakuto tries to get to full guard but Czarny Z Garbowa has control of the leg.
Kakuto is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa seems to be looking for submissions.
Kakuto is not content to let Czarny Z Garbowa control the position.#T8#
Kakuto regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kakuto keeping moving, preventing Czarny Z Garbowa from controlling successfully.
Kakuto wants to sweep here but Czarny Z Garbowa controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kakuto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Czarny Z Garbowa has managed to get both his arms back between Kakuto's legs - danger averted.
Kakuto looking for a sweep. Not yet Kakuto, not yet. #SUB2#
Kakuto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Czarny Z Garbowa trying to control the position from guard on top but Kakuto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kakuto looking for a sweep. Not yet Kakuto, not yet. #T9#
Kakuto keeping moving, preventing Czarny Z Garbowa from controlling successfully.
Kakuto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Czarny Z Garbowa's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Czarny Z Garbowa (13) vs (9) Kakuto
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking for a triangle but Kakuto pushes his legs off easily.
Kakuto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Czarny Z Garbowa is keeping the position for now.
Czarny Z Garbowa is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Czarny Z Garbowa keeping moving, preventing Kakuto from controlling successfully.
Czarny Z Garbowa 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.#T10#
Czarny Z Garbowa pulls Kakuto in close to his closed guard and prevents Kakuto from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kakuto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Kakuto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Czarny Z Garbowa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kakuto has managed to get both his arms back between Czarny Z Garbowa's legs - danger averted.
Czarny Z Garbowa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kakuto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Czarny Z Garbowa is keeping the position for now.
Czarny Z Garbowa is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T11#
Czarny Z Garbowa trying to keep a closed guard but Kakuto is proving a slippery customer.
Kakuto advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Czarny Z Garbowa (13) vs (12) Kakuto
Kakuto trying to control the action but Czarny Z Garbowa is working from the bottom.
Czarny Z Garbowa trying to control but Kakuto flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Czarny Z Garbowa (13) vs (15) Kakuto
Czarny Z Garbowa trying to control but not successfully. #T12#
Kakuto has the hooks in. Czarny Z Garbowa is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kakuto gets his hands free as Czarny Z Garbowa looks to control.
Czarny Z Garbowa can't escape the position.
Czarny Z Garbowa is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kakuto.
Czarny Z Garbowa tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kakuto.
Czarny Z Garbowa is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at ZuccoTraining Ground, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Czarny Z Garbowa needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Kakuto keeps control of the position as Czarny Z Garbowa tries to break free.
#T13##SUB2#
Kakuto working for the choke.
Kakuto avoiding Czarny Z Garbowa 's attempts to control his hands.
Czarny Z Garbowa tries to escape but Kakuto has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Czarny Z Garbowa trying to control the position but Kakuto manages to sink in the hooks.
Czarny Z Garbowa is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Kakuto looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Kakuto is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T14#
Czarny Z Garbowa trying to control but not successfully.
Kakuto struggling to keep hold of the position.
Czarny Z Garbowa tries to roll but Kakuto sticks to his back.
Kakuto avoiding Czarny Z Garbowa 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa showing good submission defense here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kakuto is trying to stick to Czarny Z Garbowa's back but Czarny Z Garbowa is turning into Kakuto. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kakuto's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Czarny Z Garbowa. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Czarny Z Garbowa (15) vs (15) Kakuto
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Kakuto gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Kakuto wins on points by 16 to 15.
Tsuyoi Kakuto decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 315 - Kersikov vs Trump
Date: Jul 31, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 11 losses; Bo Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 21 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Nickal shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nickal showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nickal (2) vs (0) Kakuto
The fighters are battling for position here. Kakuto manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kakuto wants to sweep here but Nickal controlling him for the moment.
Kakuto keeps trying to improve his position.
Kakuto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (2) vs (2) Kakuto
Kakuto preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Nickal trying to control the position.
Nickal might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kakuto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nickal is keeping the position for now.
Kakuto's corner is telling him to maintain position.
I've been told that Kakuto has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Nickal 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.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Nickal throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kakuto escapes and throws Nickal's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (2) vs (5) Kakuto
Nickal 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.#T2#
Nickal wants to control but Kakuto postures up.
Kakuto is looking to take a break and control but Nickal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nickal is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Kakuto trying to control the action but Nickal is working from the bottom.
Nickal is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Nickal is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nickal is looking to improve his position.
Nickal works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kakuto preventing the sweep.
Nickal manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kakuto manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (4) vs (5) Kakuto
Kakuto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nickal slips nicely into half guard.#T5#
Kakuto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nickal's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nickal's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nickal (4) vs (9) Kakuto
Kakuto wants to control the position but Nickal frees himself and scrambles - Kakuto manages to regain control in side control.
Kakuto works to advance to full mount. Nickal defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Nickal (4) vs (11) Kakuto
Nickal is squirming around, avoiding Kakuto's attempts to control the action.
Nickal wants to control but Kakuto is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickal keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Nickal has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Nickal (4) vs (14) Kakuto
Kakuto struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T7##SUB2#
Kakuto is persistently looking for the submission but Nickal is defending it well.
Nickal turns into Kakuto and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (6) vs (14) Kakuto
Kakuto looking for a sweep. Not yet Kakuto, not yet.
Kakuto has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Nickal has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (9) vs (14) Kakuto
Kakuto is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kakuto tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Nickal presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Nickal (11) vs (14) Kakuto
Nickal trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T8#
Kakuto is working to get back to half guard.
Nickal sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kakuto can't escape the position.
Nickal manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kakuto to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Nickal (14) vs (14) Kakuto
Nickal is hanging on to Kakuto's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Nickal working for the choke.
Kakuto tries to escape the position.
Kakuto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T9#
Kakuto is still trying to improve position.
Nickal trying to control.
Nickal is hanging on to Kakuto's back as he tries to escape.
Kakuto prevents Nickal from getting a body triangle.
I really don't envy Kakuto right now.
Kakuto rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kakuto tries to get to full guard but Nickal has control of the leg. #T10#
Kakuto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nickal passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (17) vs (14) Kakuto
Kakuto tries to buck Nickal off but Nickal is having none of it.
Kakuto looks to move to half guard but instead Nickal has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Nickal (19) vs (14) Kakuto
Nickal content just to control the position here.
Nickal trying to control but Kakuto is having none of it. #T11#
Kakuto is desperately trying to improve his position but Nickal has a good base and remains in mount.
Nickal takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Nickal (22) vs (14) Kakuto
Kakuto is trying to break free.
Nickal trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T12##SUB#
Kakuto is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Nickal has locked on a rear naked choke here! Kakuto is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bo Nickal!
Bo Nickal thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Tsuyoi Kakuto had this to say: 'KyÅ wa watashi ga katenaito kami wa watashi ni itta (God Told Me I cannot Win today) '. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 22, 2022 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Nurmagomedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kakuto throws a big counter combination but Nurmagomedov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nurmagomedov misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Nurmagomedov misses the target.
Kakuto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nurmagomedov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Tsuyoi Kakuto has been cut.
We've been told by Kakuto's head coaches at Canucks Combat Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kakuto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nurmagomedov's waist but Nurmagomedov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kakuto off to one side.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook
and Kakuto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nurmagomedov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
No luck for Kakuto with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tsuyoi Kakuto. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Kakuto gets a double leg takedown into Nurmagomedov's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Kakuto decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kakuto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nurmagomedov.
Kakuto slips a jab from Nurmagomedov.#T1#
Kakuto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Kakuto scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Nurmagomedov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kakuto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU#
Kakuto stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Nurmagomedov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kakuto is standing up over Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov looks to escape but Kakuto dives into side control.
#REVB##SU#
Kakuto stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Khabib Nurmagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2##TD#
Kakuto scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nurmagomedov tries to kick Kakuto off in order to stand up. Kakuto Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU#
Kakuto decides to stand up, so the ref orders Nurmagomedov to his feet. #TD#
Kakuto bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nurmagomedov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SU#
Kakuto has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook. Kakuto ducked under it nicely.
Kakuto fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Kakuto dives in for a single leg takedown but Nurmagomedov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nurmagomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Kakuto.
A head punch on the inside from Nurmagomedov fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nurmagomedov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kakuto.
Kakuto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nurmagomedov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nurmagomedov is working Kakuto over against the cage.
Nurmagomedov throws a head punch that misses.
Nurmagomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Kakuto.
Nurmagomedov digs a right hand underneath Kakuto's ribcage. Kakuto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kakuto tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kakuto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kakuto can't get the takedown.
#T4#
Nurmagomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Kakuto.
Nurmagomedov tries to throw a body punch but Kakuto avoids it by throwing Nurmagomedov back against the cage.
Nurmagomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nurmagomedov lands with a left to the head.
Nurmagomedov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nurmagomedov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nurmagomedov misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Kakuto pulls guard effortlessly. #ES#
Kakuto scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#TD#
Nurmagomedov gets caught flat footed, as Kakuto shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Nurmagomedov manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov misses with a right hand
and Kakuto counters with a left and a right that stings Nurmagomedov.
Kakuto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nurmagomedov's waist but Nurmagomedov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kakuto off to one side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tsuyoi Kakuto's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Kakuto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nurmagomedov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kakuto somewhat.
Nice shot by Nurmagomedov.
Kakuto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nurmagomedov circles away.
Nurmagomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Kakuto drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nurmagomedov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kakuto manages to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB##SU#
Kakuto escapes and gets back to his feet. #T1#
Nurmagomedov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kakuto. #TD#
Kakuto drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nurmagomedov is looking to get back to his feet here but Kakuto is keeping cool and he's managed to take Nurmagomedov's back.
Kakuto is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T2##SU#
Kakuto has Nurmagomedov's back but decides to stand back up... Obviously he fancies his chances in the standup department!
Nurmagomedov throws an overhand right that lands on Kakuto's shoulder, as Kakuto tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Nurmagomedov misses.
Nurmagomedov scores with the left hand. Kakuto knows he should have avoided that one.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kakuto or perhaps it was just good defense by Nurmagomedov, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tsuyoi Kakuto. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Kakuto shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T3##SU#
Nurmagomedov is working an open guard so Kakuto takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
Kakuto shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kakuto showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov pushes Kakuto off, looking to escape but Kakuto dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and Nurmagomedov is forced to tap! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tsuyoi Kakuto!
A very excited looking Tsuyoi Kakuto 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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Green swinging wildly here.
#TD#
Kakuto feints and as Green raises his hands in defense, Kakuto changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SU#
Kakuto stands up and waves to Green to follow him. #TD#
Kakuto shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Green really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kakuto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU#
Kakuto stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Green to get to his feet. #TD#
Kakuto shoots in and gets a takedown into Green's guard.
Green wants to get back to his feet but Kakuto passes into half guard.
#T1##REVB##SU#
Kakuto stands up and beckons Green to join him on the feet.
Kakuto 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.#TD#
Kakuto shoots in and bounces Green off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SU#
Kakuto stands up from Green's guard - Kakuto perhaps looking for a knockout.
Green looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD#
Kakuto gets a takedown into half guard.#T2##SU#
Kakuto escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD#
Kakuto feints and as Green raises his hands in defense, Kakuto changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Green pushes Kakuto off and scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Kakuto gets a double leg takedown into Green's guard.#SU#
Kakuto decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Green, up you get! #TD#
Kakuto darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Green pushes Kakuto off but Kakuto dives into side control.
#T3##SU#
Kakuto decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD#
Green gets caught flat footed, as Kakuto shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SU#
Kakuto gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD#
Kakuto gets a double leg takedown into Green's guard.
Green is wriggling around but Kakuto manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB##SUB2#
Green actively working from the bottom here.#T4##SU#
Kakuto stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #TD#
Kakuto dives in and scores a takedown into Green's guard.
Green wants to get back to his feet but Kakuto passes into half guard.
#REVB##SU#
Kakuto stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Green to get to his feet.
Green shoots for a double leg takedown but Kakuto sprawls well. He's pushed Green's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Kakuto gets a takedown into half guard.
Green tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Kakuto manages to move to mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tsuyoi Kakuto will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD#
Kakuto shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Green is trying to defend but Kakuto finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SU#
Kakuto decides to stand up. #TD#
Kakuto shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Green is trying to defend but Kakuto finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Green wants to get back to his feet.
Tsuyoi Kakuto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Kakuto escapes and gets back to his feet. #T1#
Green gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Kakuto counter with a right hand.
Green listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD#
Kakuto closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Green did well to prevent Kakuto getting side control.
Green pushes Kakuto off but Kakuto dives into side control.
#SU#
Kakuto decides to stand back up. Kakuto steps back and let's Green get back to his feet.
Green gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kakuto counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Kakuto shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kakuto showed some decent athleticism there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Green looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Green is breathing heavily.#T2##SU#
Kakuto postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Green to stand up. #TD#
Kakuto gets the takedown into side control. #SU#
Kakuto has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD#
Kakuto changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Green looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Green wants to get back to his feet but Kakuto is dominant here and he's now got Green's back!#T3#
Green trying to control the position but Kakuto manages to sink in the hooks.
Kakuto has good solid back control here. #SU#
Kakuto decides to stand up.#T4##TD#
Kakuto gets a double leg takedown into Green's guard.
Green is wriggling around but Kakuto manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Green tries to kick Kakuto off in order to stand up. Kakuto Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #SU#
Kakuto decides to stand back up. Kakuto steps back and let's Green get back to his feet.#TD#
Kakuto shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SU#
Green is working an open guard so Kakuto takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tsuyoi Kakuto dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Green shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kakuto counters with a two punch combo. #TD#
Kakuto shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Green tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Kakuto manages to move to mount!
#SU#
Kakuto is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Kakuto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Green can do to turn this around?#TD#
Kakuto shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kakuto showed some decent athleticism there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU#
Kakuto postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Green to stand up. #T1##TD#
Kakuto looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Green is looking to stand back up but Kakuto counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Green. #REVB#
Green wants to get back to full guard but Kakuto has passed into side control.
Green looks to move to half guard but instead Kakuto has passed into mount! Damn!
Green takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2##SU#
Kakuto stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Green. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Kakuto shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kakuto was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Green bucks up and tries to throw Kakuto off but instead Kakuto has got his back!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kakuto is riding his opponent, not letting Green buck him off.
Kakuto's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3##SUB#
Kakuto has the hooks in. Green is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Kakuto passes his arm under Green's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Green taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tsuyoi Kakuto!
A relieved looking Tsuyoi Kakuto thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Antoine Green had this to say: 'Wasn’t meant to be'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 12, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Kakuto looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nurmagomedov is trying to escape back to his feet but Kakuto uses the scramble to pass into side control.
#SU2#
Kakuto has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Nurmagomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kakuto unleashes a big counter combination but Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Kakuto looking to score a takedown here. Nurmagomedov is defending well but Kakuto drives through and ends up in Nurmagomedov's guard.#SU2#
Kakuto decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Nurmagomedov, up you get!
Nurmagomedov throws a jab when Kakuto was well out of range.#TD2#
Kakuto feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SU2#
Kakuto decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Nurmagomedov, up you get!
Nurmagomedov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1##TD2#
Kakuto throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nurmagomedov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kakuto is in Nurmagomedov's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Kakuto stands up and waves to Nurmagomedov to follow him.
Nurmagomedov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kakuto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nurmagomedov.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov tries to sprawl but Kakuto drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Kakuto stands up out of the half guard.
Nurmagomedov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kakuto under the eye.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kakuto.
Nurmagomedov throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kakuto's coach down at Canucks Combat Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kakuto's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kakuto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nurmagomedov swivels and escapes.
Kakuto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nurmagomedov as he jumps to the side.
Nurmagomedov is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Kakuto scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nurmagomedov pushes Kakuto off but Kakuto dives into side control.
#SU2#
Kakuto decides to stand back up. Kakuto steps back and let's Nurmagomedov get back to his feet.
No luck for Kakuto with that takedown attempt.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tsuyoi Kakuto.
Kakuto moves out of range as Nurmagomedov strikes.
Kakuto unleashes a big counter combination but Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nurmagomedov tests Kakuto's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#It looks like Tsuyoi Kakuto has been cut.
Kakuto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nurmagomedov.#T3#
Kakuto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Kakuto avoids the body shot from Nurmagomedov.
#TD2#
Kakuto closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SU2#
Kakuto decides to stand and escape the position.
Kakuto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nurmagomedov as he jumps to the side.
It looked like Nurmagomedov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kakuto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nurmagomedov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Nurmagomedov gets caught flat footed, as Kakuto shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Nurmagomedov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kakuto manages to pass to side control. #REVR##SU2#
Kakuto decides to return to a standing position. #T4#
Nurmagomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kakuto manages to avoid it.
Kakuto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nurmagomedov.
Khabib Nurmagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Kakuto shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Kakuto decides to stand and escape the position.
Kakuto shoots in for a double leg but Nurmagomedov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kakuto tries for a takedown but Nurmagomedov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nurmagomedov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tsuyoi Kakuto's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kakuto fails to land the takedown.
Nurmagomedov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nurmagomedov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kakuto.
Nurmagomedov lands a really nice looking cross but Kakuto seems unphased.
Nurmagomedov throws a jab but it's blocked by Kakuto. #TD2#
Kakuto closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nurmagomedov did well to prevent Kakuto getting side control.
Nurmagomedov wants to stand back up but Kakuto manages to pass into side control.
#SU2#
Kakuto decides to stand back up.
Nurmagomedov throws a lazy right hand but Kakuto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nurmagomedov misses with an uppercut. Kakuto saw that one coming.#T1#
Kakuto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2#
Kakuto closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Nurmagomedov is looking to get back to his feet here but Kakuto is keeping cool and he's managed to take Nurmagomedov's back.
Nurmagomedov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#SUB2#
Nurmagomedov wants to get back to his feet. He's half way up but Kakuto drags him back down with a jolt, managing to get his forearm deep under Nurmagomedov 's chin! Nurmagomedov is in real trouble! His face is turning bright red and he's forced to tap! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tsuyoi Kakuto!
A victorious Tsuyoi Kakuto thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 04, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Kakuto closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Esposito's guard.#SU#
Esposito is working an open guard so Kakuto takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kakuto swats away the attempt to clinch by Esposito.
A little feinted left hand from Kakuto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kakuto leaves Esposito with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Kakuto as Esposito shoots in.
Esposito fails to land the takedown.
Tsuyoi Kakuto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raffaele Esposito.#TD#
Kakuto drives through with a takedown into guard.
Esposito wants to get back to his feet but Kakuto passes into half guard.
#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kakuto seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#SU#
Kakuto gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #T1#
Esposito misses with a takedown
and Kakuto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Esposito fails with the takedown
and Kakuto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Esposito with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kakuto counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Kakuto bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SU#
Kakuto decides to stand up, so the ref orders Esposito to his feet. #TD#
Kakuto gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU#
Kakuto decides to stand up, so the ref orders Esposito to his feet.
Esposito tries to close the distance and clinch but Kakuto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kakuto appears to be looking for a big counter.
Esposito doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Kakuto to counter with a crisp jab.
Esposito looks winded!
Esposito doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kakuto counters with a left and a right that stings Esposito. #T2##TD#
Kakuto scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SU#
Kakuto decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD#
Kakuto closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Esposito's guard.#SU#
Kakuto gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD#
Kakuto feints and as Esposito raises his hands in defense, Kakuto changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Esposito wants to get back to his feet but Kakuto passes into half guard.
#REVB##SU#
Kakuto gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Esposito shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kakuto counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3##TD#
Kakuto looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Esposito!#SU#
Kakuto stands up. #TD#
Kakuto gets a double leg takedown into Esposito's guard.#SU#
Kakuto decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Esposito, up you get!
Raffaele Esposito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Kakuto gets the takedown into side control. #SU#
Kakuto stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Kakuto is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kakuto. #SU#
Kakuto has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#TD#
Kakuto drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SU#
Esposito is working an open guard so Kakuto takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
Kakuto closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SU#
Kakuto stands up and we're back to a striking position.
We've been told by Kakuto's head coaches at Canucks Combat Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD#
Kakuto scores with a takedown into Esposito's guard.
Kakuto will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SU#
Kakuto stands up from Esposito's guard - Kakuto perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tsuyoi Kakuto dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Esposito tries to sprawl but Kakuto drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SU#
Kakuto stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #TD#
Kakuto feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SU#
Kakuto decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD#
Kakuto closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Esposito to the mat! Esposito manages to get full guard. #SU#
Kakuto stands and steps away. Esposito gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Esposito tries for a takedown but Kakuto circles away easily
and Kakuto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Kakuto shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kakuto was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Kakuto stands up.
Esposito is breathing heavily.#T1##TD#
Kakuto shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kakuto stopping the sweep attempt from Esposito.#SU#
Kakuto stands and steps away. Esposito gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD#
Kakuto scores with a takedown into Esposito's guard.#SU#
Kakuto gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T2##TD#
Kakuto is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Esposito's half guard.#SUB2#
Esposito looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tsuyoi Kakuto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Kakuto decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #TD#
Kakuto feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Our spies down at at Cozad Amsterdam inform us that Esposito has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SU#
Esposito is working an open guard so Kakuto takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
Kakuto feints and as Esposito raises his hands in defense, Kakuto changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T3##SU#
Kakuto stands up from Esposito's guard - Kakuto perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Kakuto shoots in and bounces Esposito off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SU#
Kakuto gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD#
Kakuto shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kakuto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Esposito can do to turn this around?
Esposito is trying to control but Kakuto passes into side control!
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SU#
Kakuto decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Esposito fails with the takedown.#TD#
Kakuto gets a takedown into half guard.#SU#
Kakuto decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tsuyoi Kakuto dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##TD#
Kakuto throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Esposito was covering up waiting for the punch and Kakuto finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SU#
Kakuto decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Esposito, up you get! #TD#
Kakuto drives through with a takedown into Esposito's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SU#
Kakuto stands and steps away. Esposito gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Tsuyoi Kakuto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Kakuto drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SU#
Kakuto decides to stand back up. #T1##TD#
Kakuto shoots in and gets a takedown into Esposito's guard.
Esposito is trying to hold Kakuto in close to prevent damage but Kakuto has managed to pass into half guard.
Esposito is trying to get back to full guard.
Esposito takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SU#
Kakuto stands up and beckons Esposito to join him on the feet.
Esposito tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kakuto defends well and Esposito ends up having to push Kakuto into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Esposito shoots in for a takedown but Kakuto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Esposito gets caught napping as Kakuto dives in and scores a takedown. Esposito manages to retain guard.
Esposito wants to get back to his feet but Kakuto passes into half guard.
#T2##REVB##SU#
Kakuto decides to stand and escape the position. #TD#
Kakuto gets the takedown into side control. #SU#
Kakuto stands up and beckons Esposito to his feet. #TD#
Kakuto drives through with a takedown into guard. #SU#
Kakuto stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Kakuto throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Esposito tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kakuto is in Esposito's guard.#SU#
Kakuto stands and steps away. Esposito gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T3##TD#
Kakuto throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Esposito was covering up waiting for the punch and Kakuto finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Esposito is looking to stand back up but Kakuto counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Esposito.
Raffaele Esposito has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#REVB##SU#
Kakuto postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Esposito to stand up. #TD#
Kakuto closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SU#
Kakuto decides to stand back up. Kakuto steps back and let's Esposito get back to his feet.
Tsuyoi Kakuto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4##TD#
Kakuto closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Esposito quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SU#
Kakuto stands up and beckons Esposito to join him on the feet. #TD#
Kakuto drives through with a takedown into Esposito's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kakuto is standing up over Esposito. Esposito looks to escape but Kakuto dives into side control.
#REVB##SU#
Kakuto decides to stand back up. Kakuto steps back and let's Esposito get back to his feet.#TD#
Kakuto shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Esposito pushes Kakuto off but Kakuto dives into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raffaele Esposito comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kakuto has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tsuyoi Kakuto!
A victorious Tsuyoi Kakuto thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 310 - Peterson vs Zulu
Date: Jun 26, 2022 |
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 27 wins and 21 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 21 losses; Tyrano Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Kavanagh and Anthony Taglia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Jackson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kakuto (0) vs (2) Jackson
Kakuto is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Jackson jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (0) vs (5) Jackson
Kakuto is trying to get back to half guard.
Kakuto is trying to escape the position but Jackson is controlling the position.
Kakuto is looking for a sweep.
Kakuto sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kakuto wants to get back to full guard but Jackson has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (0) vs (8) Jackson
Kakuto 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: Kakuto (2) vs (8) Jackson
Kakuto is fighting to break Jackson's control of his arms but Jackson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuto postures up.
#T1#
Jackson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kakuto haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Jackson looking for subs off his back but Kakuto has passed one foot through into half guard.
Jackson tries to roll over but Kakuto keeps him under control.
Jackson wants to control but Kakuto is keeping busy.
#T2#
Jackson keeping control of the position.
Jackson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jackson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kakuto passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (5) vs (8) Jackson
Jackson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T3#
Jackson trying his best to control but Kakuto has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kakuto (7) vs (8) Jackson
Kakuto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jackson is looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jackson working to try and regain half guard.
Jackson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jackson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Jackson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jackson working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kakuto trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Kakuto tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Kakuto trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Kakuto won't allow Jackson to sweep him here. #T5#
Jackson controls Kakuto momentarily but Kakuto frees himself.
Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kakuto's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (7) vs (10) Jackson
Kakuto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (9) vs (10) Jackson
Jackson 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.
Jackson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Jackson looking for a guillotine here but Kakuto defends easily.
Jackson 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.#T6#
Jackson looking to control.
Kakuto controlling from the top position.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Kakuto controlling him for the moment. #T7#
Kakuto slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (12) vs (10) Jackson
Jackson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jackson trying to control here.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.
Jackson trying to control from the bottom.
#T8##SUB2#
Jackson looking for submissions off his back.
Kakuto is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (15) vs (10) Jackson
Jackson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jackson 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: Kakuto (15) vs (12) Jackson#T9#
Jackson wants to control from the top but Kakuto keeps moving.
Jackson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Kakuto is keeping the position.
Kakuto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (17) vs (12) Jackson
Kakuto trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson 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.#T10#
Jackson being controlled here, momentarily.
Kakuto preventing the sweep.
Jackson looking to control but Kakuto passes into half guard.
Jackson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jackson is adopting a defensive guard.
Jackson wants to improve his position but instead Kakuto has moved into half guard.
#T11#
Jackson tries to roll over but Kakuto keeps him under control.
Jackson is looking to get back to full guard here but Kakuto has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (20) vs (12) Jackson
Jackson tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kakuto (22) vs (12) Jackson
Jackson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jackson wants to control but Kakuto is having none of it.#T12#
Kakuto fails to move to back control.
Kakuto takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jackson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kakuto fails to advance to Jackson's back.
Jackson wants to control but Kakuto is having none of it.#T13#
Jackson is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Kakuto moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Jackson has worked his arm free - good work by Jackson!
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kakuto trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom. #T14#
Jackson is trying to work for a sweep but Kakuto has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kakuto (24) vs (12) Jackson
Kakuto wants to take his opponent's back but Jackson doesn't allow it.
Jackson tries to control the position but Kakuto now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kakuto (27) vs (12) Jackson
Kakuto has the hooks in. Jackson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kakuto takes the fight on points by 27 to 12.
Our winner, Tsuyoi Kakuto, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 309 - Cruz vs Trump
Date: Jun 19, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 22 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 20 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Kakuto throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Diesel was covering up waiting for the punch and Kakuto finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (0) vs (2) Kakuto#SUB#
Kakuto is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Diesel has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Kakuto is looking to defend but Diesel has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Kakuto! Diesel pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Kakuto taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kurt Diesel!
Kurt Diesel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Tsuyoi Kakuto was interviewed post fight and said 'KyÅ wa watashi ga katenaito kami wa watashi ni itta (God Told Me I cannot Win today) '. |
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Event:
CWC 305 - Montreal
Date: May 22, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 13 losses; Ze Jiurgite! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 20 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jiurgite tries to close the distance and clinch but Kakuto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Kakuto gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jiurgite (0) vs (4) Kakuto
You can see the frustration on Jiurgite's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Jiurgite is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kakuto's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Kakuto! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Jiurgite has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tsuyoi Kakuto!
Tsuyoi Kakuto thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 304 - Silva Jr vs Sparxx
Date: May 15, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 23 losses; Judas Priest! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 19 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kakuto or perhaps it was just good defense by Priest, which made it look bad.
Kakuto defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Priest.#TD2#
Priest gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kakuto to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Priest (0) vs (2) Kakuto
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Priest is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kakuto slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Priest wants to sweep but no luck.
My spies in Canucks Combat Club inform me that Kakuto has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Priest manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kakuto manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (2) vs (2) Kakuto
Kakuto wants to sweep but no luck.
Kakuto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (2) vs (4) Kakuto
Kakuto sitting in guard here, content to control.
Priest looking for a sweep. Not yet Priest, not yet. #SUB#
Priest is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2#
Priest keeping full guard, as Kakuto tries to pass.
Kakuto wants to control from the top but Priest keeps moving. #SUB#
Priest escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kakuto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Priest escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kakuto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Priest is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kakuto won't allow Priest to sweep him here.
Priest is working hard here to advance position.
Priest has control of Kakuto's left arm, preventing Kakuto from doing any damage.
Priest looking to control.
#SUB#
Priest is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Priest not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kakuto looking to pass the guard.
Kakuto being controlled here momentarily.
Priest working a defensive guard but Kakuto passes into half guard.
Priest is looking to improve his position.
#T5#
Priest preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Priest gets full guard.
Priest working a defensive guard here.
Priest is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kakuto is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Priest looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kakuto passes Priest's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T6#
Priest tries to roll over but Kakuto keeps him under control.
Priest has a hand on Kakuto's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kakuto takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (2) vs (7) Kakuto
Priest is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kakuto with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Priest gets back to half guard.
Priest is trying to maintain the position but Kakuto is very close to passing his half guard.#T7#
Priest wants to get back to full guard but Kakuto has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (2) vs (10) Kakuto
Kakuto tries to advance to mount but Priest denies him.
Kakuto has control of an arm but Priest manages to advance to Kakuto's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Priest (6) vs (10) Kakuto
Kakuto is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Priest is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kakuto knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kakuto for a finish. #T8#
Kakuto tries to roll but Priest sticks to his back.
Priest biding his time, controlling Kakuto.
Kakuto is in bad spot here.
Kakuto keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Priest is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Priest has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kakuto has freed his hand and lives to survive another
well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T9#
Priest has the hooks in. Kakuto is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
I would not like to be Kakuto right now.
#SUB#
Kakuto has hold of Priest's leg, trying to break free but it's let Priest lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Kakuto is turning an unusual color here
he's out! Priest throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Judas Priest!
During a confident post fight interview, Judas Priest thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Tsuyoi Kakuto spoke after the fight, saying 'KyÅ wa watashi ga katenaito kami wa watashi ni itta (God Told Me I cannot Win today) '. |
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Event:
CWC 303 - Ottke vs Jones
Date: May 08, 2022 |
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 25 wins and 19 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 14 losses; Don Lemieux!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Lemieux gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kakuto to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kakuto (2) vs (0) Lemieux
Kakuto passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (5) vs (0) Lemieux
Lemieux is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Kakuto'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.
Lemieux is looking to improve his position.
Kakuto performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux moves into full guard.
Lemieux has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Clark's Champion's. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lemieux 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.#T1##SUB2#
Kakuto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lemieux has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kakuto has managed to get both his arms back between Lemieux's legs - danger averted.
Kakuto preventing the sweep.
Kakuto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kakuto is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Lemieux isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kakuto stacks Lemieux on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kakuto! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (8) vs (0) Lemieux
Lemieux is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kakuto off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kakuto (8) vs (4) Lemieux#T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lemieux is hanging on to Kakuto's back as he tries to escape.
Lemieux is trying to stick to Kakuto's back but Kakuto is turning into Lemieux. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lemieux's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kakuto. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (10) vs (4) Lemieux
Lemieux not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kakuto slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (13) vs (4) Lemieux
Lemieux tries to bench press Kakuto off him but Kakuto keeps the position.
Lemieux sneaks back into half guard.
Kakuto trying to control from half guard but Lemieux is working away. #SUB#
Kakuto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lemieux has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kakuto is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Lemieux is trying to get back to full guard.
Kakuto wants to take a breather but Lemieux is having none of it.
Lemieux tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kakuto has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (16) vs (4) Lemieux#SUB#
Kakuto is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Lemieux has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Lemieux! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (16) vs (6) Lemieux#T4##SUB#
Kakuto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lemieux is aware though and is defending well.
Kakuto wants to sweep here but Lemieux controlling him for the moment.
Lemieux must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lemieux wants to pass the guard but Kakuto is keeping the position.#SUB#
Kakuto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lemieux doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lemieux manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lemieux is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lemieux won't allow Kakuto to sweep him here. #T5#
Lemieux tries to free his leg and advance position but Kakuto is retaining full guard.
Kakuto looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lemieux puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kakuto is looking for a sweep. Lemieux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kakuto gets back to full guard.
Kakuto looking for a sweep. Not yet Kakuto, not yet.
Lemieux sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Kakuto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lemieux defends it easily.
Lemieux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kakuto is keeping the position for now. #T6##SUB#
Kakuto working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lemieux has passed into half guard!
Kakuto works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lemieux tries to free his leg and advance position but Kakuto is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kakuto is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (18) vs (6) Lemieux
Kakuto stopping the sweep attempt from Lemieux.
Lemieux controls Kakuto momentarily but Kakuto frees himself.
Kakuto stays in close to Lemieux's body and controls the position. #T7#
Lemieux wants to hit a sweep here but Kakuto passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lemieux there! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (21) vs (6) Lemieux
Lemieux is looking to get to half guard.
Lemieux keeps trying to improve his position.
Kakuto trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T8#
Lemieux is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lemieux wants to control but Kakuto is having none of it.
Lemieux is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Kakuto 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 Kakuto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tsuyoi Kakuto!
Tsuyoi Kakuto seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 302 - Priest vs Bangsit
Date: Apr 17, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 17 losses; Tyrano Jackson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 18 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Dean Styles and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Jackson moves into the clinch successfully.
Jackson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Jackson has Kakuto pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Jackson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kakuto tumbling to the mat - Jackson dives into Kakuto's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jackson (2) vs (0) Kakuto
Kakuto wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuto keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Jackson slips nicely into half guard.
Kakuto is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kakuto is pressing down on Jackson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1##SUB2#
Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jackson 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.
Kakuto tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Kakuto is looking for a triangle here but Jackson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (5) vs (0) Kakuto
Kakuto felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kakuto tries to bench press Jackson off him but Jackson keeps the position.
Kakuto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
A lull in the action here as Jackson stalls from top position.
Kakuto is looking for a sweep.
Jackson controlling the position.
Jackson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
Kakuto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jackson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kakuto looking for a sweep but Jackson has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jackson (7) vs (0) Kakuto
Jackson controlling the pace for now.
Jackson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kakuto for as long as he can get away with.
Kakuto tries to reverse the position but Jackson maintains control.
Jackson tries to control but Kakuto wriggling away.
Kakuto is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Kakuto prevents Jackson from taking his back.
Jackson manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kakuto to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Jackson (10) vs (0) Kakuto
Jackson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kakuto's body.
Jackson trying to control.
Kakuto is really stuck here.
Kakuto tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Jackson controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kakuto tries to reverse the position but Jackson maintains control.#T4#
Jackson controlling the pace for now.
Kakuto keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kakuto looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Jackson (13) vs (0) Kakuto
Jackson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kakuto.#T5#
Jackson has the hooks in. Kakuto is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Jackson controlling the positon.
Kakuto tries to escape but Jackson has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T6#
Kakuto rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kakuto regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kakuto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Kakuto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jackson defends well.
Kakuto is looking to sweep but instead, Jackson has passed into half guard.
Kakuto is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T7#
Jackson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kakuto! Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (16) vs (0) Kakuto
Kakuto is desperately trying to improve his position but Jackson has a good base and remains in mount.
Kakuto is squirming around, avoiding Jackson's attempts to control the action.
Kakuto working to try and regain half guard.
Kakuto stops Jackson from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Kakuto tries to reverse the position but Jackson maintains control.
Jackson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kakuto is trying desperately to improve position.#T8#
Jackson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kakuto sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Jackson controlling the action here.
Kakuto wants to get back to full guard but Jackson has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (19) vs (0) Kakuto
Jackson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jackson wants to control the pace but Kakuto is squirming around nicely. #T9#
Jackson controlling from mount.
Kakuto tries to reverse the position but Jackson maintains control.
Jackson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kakuto keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jackson takes Kakuto's back. Score +3 for taking back: Jackson (22) vs (0) Kakuto
Kakuto can't escape the position.
#T10#
Kakuto manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jackson's guard. Nice work there by Kakuto.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (22) vs (2) Kakuto
Kakuto trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kakuto trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kakuto trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jackson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (24) vs (2) Kakuto#T11#
Jackson advances to half guard.
Kakuto is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson trying to mount his opponent but Kakuto defends it.
Jackson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kakuto wants to get back to full guard.
Jackson trying to mount his opponent but Kakuto defends it.
Jackson controlling the action here.
Kakuto is pressing down on Jackson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T12#
Kakuto wants to sweep but no luck.
Kakuto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (24) vs (4) Kakuto
Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kakuto's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (26) vs (4) Kakuto
Jackson trying to control but Kakuto is working from the bottom.
Kakuto looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Kakuto looking for a guillotine here but Jackson defends easily.
Jackson stays in close to Kakuto's body and controls the position. #T13#
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kakuto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kakuto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kakuto is still trying to improve position.
Kakuto has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jackson has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (29) vs (4) Kakuto
Kakuto tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Jackson presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jackson (31) vs (4) Kakuto
Jackson moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Jackson (34) vs (4) Kakuto
Kakuto is really stuck here.
#T14#
Jackson biding his time, looking for the opening.
Kakuto tries to escape but Jackson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Good control from Jackson.
Jackson controlling well, preventing Kakuto from escaping the position.
Kakuto tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kakuto is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jackson wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Jackson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kakuto is looking to improve his position but Jackson isn't that keen on the idea.
Jackson controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson takes the fight on points by 34 to 4.
Tyrano Jackson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Tsuyoi Kakuto spoke after the fight, saying 'KyÅ wa watashi ga katenaito kami wa watashi ni itta (God Told Me I cannot Win today) '. |
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Event:
CWC 301 - Halli vs Pavlov
Date: Apr 10, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 22 losses; Judas Priest! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 17 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Steve Montenegro and Reed Andrews.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Priest bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Priest (4) vs (0) Kakuto
Kakuto manages to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kakuto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Kakuto actively working from the bottom here.
Kakuto tries to roll over but Priest keeps him under control.
Kakuto is looking to get back to full guard here but Priest has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (7) vs (0) Kakuto
Kakuto is looking for a sweep.
Priest advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Priest (9) vs (0) Kakuto
Priest controlling from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuto is working to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Priest controlling from the full mount.
Priest prevents Kakuto from getting the reversal.
Priest wants to control the pace but Kakuto is squirming around nicely.
Kakuto is in all sorts of trouble here.
Priest manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kakuto to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Priest (12) vs (0) Kakuto
Priest controlling from the back.
Kakuto is really stuck here.
Kakuto tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kakuto is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T2#
Kakuto is still trying to improve position.
Priest can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kakuto is looking to escape.
Kakuto is looking to improve his position but Priest isn't that keen on the idea.
Kakuto keeps trying to improve his position.
Kakuto felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Priest trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kakuto sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T3#
Priest seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Priest prevents Kakuto from improving his position.
Priest wants to free his trapped foot but Kakuto is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kakuto is refusing to be controlled, as Priest sits in half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Kakuto looking for submissions off his back.
Kakuto trying to get back to full guard but Priest takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (15) vs (0) Kakuto
Kakuto is looking to get to half guard.
Priest sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kakuto is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kakuto gets back to half guard.#T5#
Kakuto wants to get back to full guard.
Kakuto moves into full guard.
Priest tries to free his leg and advance position but Kakuto is retaining full guard.
Priest wants to control from the top but Kakuto keeps moving.
Kakuto wants to sweep but no luck.
Priest is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Kakuto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Priest defends it easily.
Priest stopping the sweep attempt from Kakuto.
Priest trying to control but Kakuto is working from the bottom.
Priest showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T6##SUB2#
Kakuto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Priest doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Priest manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Priest preventing the sweep.
Kakuto has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Priest has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (18) vs (0) Kakuto
Kakuto is not content to let Priest control the position.
Kakuto is looking to regain half guard here but Priest keeps moving and retains side control. #T7#
Kakuto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Priest is looking to take a break and control but Kakuto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kakuto is looking to reverse the position.
Priest trying to control the action but Kakuto is working from the bottom.
Kakuto manages to work his way to half guard, despite Priest's best efforts.
Priest not doing much here.
Kakuto is not content to let Priest control the position.
Kakuto is trying to get back to full guard.#T8#
Priest is controlling the pace.
Kakuto wants to get back to full guard but Priest has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (21) vs (0) Kakuto
Kakuto tries to buck Priest off but Priest is having none of it.
Kakuto is trying to work for a sweep but Priest has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Priest (23) vs (0) Kakuto
Kakuto is squirming around, avoiding Priest's attempts to control the action.
Priest forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Priest (26) vs (0) Kakuto#T9#
Priest controls the action.
Priest has the hooks in. Kakuto is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Good control from Priest.
Kakuto breaks Priest's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (26) vs (2) Kakuto
Priest controls Kakuto momentarily but Kakuto frees himself.
Kakuto is fighting to break Priest's control of his arms but Priest is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T10#
Kakuto trying to control but Priest is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kakuto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Priest is pulling down on Kakuto's head. It's preventing any offense from Kakuto, at least for the moment.
Priest's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T11#
Kakuto won't allow Priest to sweep him here.
Kakuto is fighting to break Priest's control of his arms but Priest is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Priest is trying to keep Kakuto in close.
Priest has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T12#
Priest looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kakuto is one step ahead there.
Kakuto is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Priest looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kakuto is one step ahead there.
Priest keeping moving, preventing Kakuto from controlling successfully. #T13##SUB#
Priest looking for subs off his back but Kakuto has passed one foot through into half guard.
Priest is trying to get back to full guard.
Priest wants to get back to full guard but Kakuto has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (26) vs (5) Kakuto
Priest is looking for a sweep.#T14#
Priest can't do much from the bottom here.
Priest gets back to half guard.
Kakuto passes into side control, despite Priest's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (26) vs (8) Kakuto
Priest is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kakuto's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kakuto trying to control the action but Priest is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Priest takes the fight on points by 26 to 8.
Judas Priest retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Judas Priest thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Tsuyoi Kakuto spoke after the fight, saying 'KyÅ wa watashi ga katenaito kami wa watashi ni itta (God Told Me I cannot Win today) '. |
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Event:
CWC 300 - SUPERNOVA
Date: Apr 03, 2022 |
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 24 wins and 17 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 25 losses; Ryan Hell!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Kakuto looking to score a takedown here. Hell is defending well but Kakuto drives through and ends up in Hell's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kakuto (2) vs (0) Hell
Kakuto is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hell wants to sweep here but Kakuto controlling him for the moment.
Kakuto is fighting to break Hell's control of his arms but Hell is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kakuto looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hell wants to improve his position but instead Kakuto has moved into half guard.
Hell moves into full guard.
#T1#
Hell pulls Kakuto in to control the position.
Hell is continuing to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hell's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kakuto slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (5) vs (0) Hell
Hell is looking to regain half guard here but Kakuto keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Kakuto working away.
Hell manages to get back to half guard.
Kakuto sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hell wants to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Kakuto'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.#T3#
Hell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kakuto is working away from the top position though.
Hell wants to get back to full guard.
Kakuto is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (8) vs (0) Hell
Kakuto trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hell tries to hold on but Kakuto postures up.#T4##SUB#
Kakuto working for a guillotine from mount but Hell is in no mood to give up.
Hell has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Kakuto (11) vs (0) Hell
Hell trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
I really don't envy Hell right now.
#T5#
Hell trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Hell tries to escape the position.
Hell is still trying to improve position.
Kakuto trying to control momentarily.
Hell's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Kakuto's hands.
Kakuto gets his hands free as Hell looks to control. #T6#
Good control from Kakuto.
Kakuto wants to control but Hell is keeping busy.
Kakuto gets his hands free as Hell looks to control. #SUB#
Kakuto tightening his grip on Hell, looking for the choke. #T7##SUB#
Kakuto is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Hell trying to control the action but Kakuto just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Hell tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Kakuto has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Hell is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tsuyoi Kakuto!
A pretty intense looking Tsuyoi Kakuto took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
CWC 299 - Halli vs Pavlov
Date: Mar 20, 2022 |
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 23 wins and 17 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 59 wins and 35 losses; Dido Vicini!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jonathan Paton and Reed Andrews.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kakuto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vicini's waist but Vicini gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kakuto off to one side. #TD2#
Vicini dives in and scores a takedown into Kakuto's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kakuto (0) vs (2) Vicini
Vicini trying to control but Kakuto is working from the bottom.
Vicini controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kakuto keeping moving, preventing Vicini from controlling successfully.
Kakuto looking for a sweep. Not yet Kakuto, not yet.
Vicini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kakuto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vicini won't allow Kakuto to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
We've been hearing good reports from Kakuto'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vicini forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Kakuto is looking to improve his position.
Vicini wants to pass to mount but Kakuto is defending the position.
Kakuto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vicini's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vicini's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kakuto (4) vs (2) Vicini
Vicini trying to control the hands but Kakuto breaks the grip.
Kakuto doesn't have the hooks in and Vicini manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (4) vs (4) Vicini
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kakuto is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (6) vs (4) Vicini
Kakuto stopping the sweep attempt from Vicini.
Vicini looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB2#
Vicini looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vicini is trying to control the position but Kakuto postures up.
Kakuto preventing the sweep.
Vicini keeping full guard, as Kakuto tries to pass.
Vicini controls Kakuto momentarily but Kakuto frees himself.
Vicini wants to sweep here but Kakuto controlling him for the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vicini holds on and takes a little breather. #T3##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vicini looking for a guillotine here but Kakuto defends easily.
Vicini looking for a sweep. Not yet Vicini, not yet.
Kakuto tries to free his leg and advance position but Vicini is retaining full guard.
Vicini lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (6) vs (6) Vicini#T4#
Kakuto wants to sweep here but Vicini controlling him for the moment.
Kakuto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vicini manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (8) vs (6) Vicini
Vicini is looking to sweep but instead, Kakuto has passed into half guard.
Vicini moves into full guard.
Kakuto tries to free his leg and advance position but Vicini is retaining full guard.
Vicini controls Kakuto momentarily but Kakuto frees himself. #T5#
Kakuto won't allow Vicini to sweep him here.
Vicini keeping moving, preventing Kakuto from controlling successfully.
Vicini lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (8) vs (8) Vicini
Kakuto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kakuto wants to hit a sweep here but Vicini passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kakuto there! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (8) vs (11) Vicini#SUB2#
Vicini is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kakuto to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kakuto shrugs it off. #T6#
Vicini tries to control but Kakuto wriggling away.
Kakuto gets back to half guard.
Vicini is keen to just control but Kakuto is a slippery customer.
Kakuto gets full guard.
Kakuto is looking to sweep but instead, Vicini has passed into half guard.
#SUB2#
Kakuto is defending against the submission attempts here by Vicini.
Kakuto gets back to full guard.
Kakuto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vicini's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (10) vs (11) Vicini#T7#
Kakuto stopping the sweep attempt from Vicini.
Vicini trying to control the position.
Vicini is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Vicini keeping moving, preventing Kakuto from controlling successfully.
Vicini wants to sweep but no luck. #T8#
Vicini keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Vicini has an active guard here but Kakuto has managed to pass into half guard.
Vicini is pressing down on Kakuto's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kakuto slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (13) vs (11) Vicini
Kakuto gets to mount! Vicini was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kakuto (15) vs (11) Vicini
Vicini is desperately trying to improve his position but Kakuto has a good base and remains in mount.#T9#
Kakuto content just to control the position here.
Kakuto tries to control but Vicini wriggling away.
Vicini 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: Kakuto (15) vs (13) Vicini
Kakuto keeping full guard, as Vicini tries to pass.
Kakuto looking for a sweep. Not yet Kakuto, not yet. #T10##SUB#
Vicini got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kakuto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vicini has managed to get both his arms back between Kakuto's legs - danger averted.
Kakuto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (17) vs (13) Vicini
Kakuto is looking to take a break and control but Vicini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vicini wants to improve his position but Kakuto is controlling well.
Vicini is trying to maintain the position but Kakuto is very close to passing his half guard.#T11#
Vicini wants to control the action here but instead Kakuto manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (20) vs (13) Vicini
Vicini regains half guard.
Vicini regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vicini is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (20) vs (15) Vicini
Kakuto is trying to get back to full guard.#T12#
Kakuto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vicini sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kakuto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kakuto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vicini's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (22) vs (15) Vicini#SUB2#
Vicini working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kakuto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kakuto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kakuto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Kakuto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vicini 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.#T13#
Vicini bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kakuto's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (22) vs (17) Vicini
Kakuto has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Vicini has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (22) vs (20) Vicini#SUB2#
Vicini is trying to get an arm triangle but Kakuto is defending well.
Kakuto manages to work his way to half guard, despite Vicini's best efforts.#SUB2#
Vicini looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kakuto is looking to improve his position.
#T14#
Kakuto is working hard here to advance position.
Vicini wants to free his trapped foot but Kakuto is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kakuto moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vicini stopping the sweep attempt from Kakuto.#SUB#
Vicini got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kakuto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vicini has managed to get both his arms back between Kakuto's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kakuto takes the fight on points by 22 to 20.
A determined Tsuyoi Kakuto didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it! |
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Event:
CWC 298 - Kakuto vs Diesel
Date: Mar 13, 2022 |
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 23 wins and 16 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 17 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Kakuto changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Diesel looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kakuto (4) vs (0) Diesel
Kakuto wants to control but Diesel is keeping him busy.
Diesel felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Diesel struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Kakuto is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Diesel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kakuto tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Kakuto trying to control the action but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Diesel wants to control but Kakuto postures up.#T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diesel is trying to work for a sweep but Kakuto has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kakuto (6) vs (0) Diesel
Diesel is trying desperately to improve position.
Kakuto controlling his opponent.
Diesel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Diesel is trying to escape the mount.
#T3#
Kakuto trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Diesel wants to control but Kakuto is having none of it.
Diesel is in all sorts of trouble here.
Diesel wants to control but Kakuto is having none of it.#T4#
Kakuto trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diesel tries to lock up and control but Kakuto gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kakuto looking to control but Diesel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T5#
Kakuto avoids the attempt from Diesel to control.
Kakuto wants to control the pace but Diesel is squirming around nicely.
Diesel can't escape the position.
Kakuto controlling from the full mount.
Kakuto trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T6#
Diesel just holding on.
Diesel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Diesel gets back to half guard.
Diesel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diesel.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kakuto won't allow Diesel to sweep him here. #T7##SUB2#
Diesel working for submissions but it's allowed Kakuto to get to half guard.
Diesel wants to improve his position but Kakuto is controlling well.
Diesel wants to control but Kakuto is keeping busy.
Diesel regains full guard. Nicely done. #T8#
Diesel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (6) vs (2) Diesel
Diesel prevents Kakuto from improving his position.
Kakuto works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Kakuto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diesel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kakuto is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (8) vs (2) Diesel
Kakuto postures up.
Diesel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (8) vs (4) Diesel#T9#
Diesel preventing the sweep.
Kakuto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (10) vs (4) Diesel
Diesel is trying to control the position but Kakuto postures up.
Diesel is pulling down on Kakuto's head. It's preventing any offense from Kakuto, at least for the moment.
Kakuto trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom. #T10##SUB2#
Diesel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diesel is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (10) vs (6) Diesel
Kakuto wants to sweep here but Diesel controlling him for the moment.
Diesel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kakuto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diesel trying to control but Kakuto is working from the bottom. #T11#
Kakuto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diesel manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (12) vs (6) Diesel
Diesel controls Kakuto momentarily but Kakuto frees himself.
Diesel is adopting a defensive guard.
Diesel has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kakuto has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (15) vs (6) Diesel
Diesel is trying to get back to half guard.#T12#
Diesel is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Diesel is trying to control but can't.
Diesel is not content to let Kakuto control the position.#T13#
Kakuto looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Diesel trying to control from the bottom.
Kakuto is trying to control. Diesel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kakuto is thwarting Diesel's attempts to control the position.
Diesel is pressing down on Kakuto's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T14##SUB2#
Kakuto is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Diesel has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Kakuto is looking to defend but Diesel has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Kakuto! Diesel pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Kakuto taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kurt Diesel!
Kurt Diesel is the new light heavyweight champion!
Kurt Diesel thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Tsuyoi Kakuto had this to say: 'KyÅ wa watashi ga katenaito kami wa watashi ni itta (God Told Me I cannot Win today) '. |
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Event:
CWC 297 - Lemieux vs Kakuto
Date: Mar 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 10 losses; Don Lemieux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 16 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kakuto misses with a takedown attempt - Lemieux sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice takedown defense from Lemieux. No joy for Kakuto on that attempt.
Lemieux tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kakuto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Kakuto feints and as Lemieux raises his hands in defense, Kakuto changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lemieux (0) vs (2) Kakuto
Lemieux keeping moving, preventing Kakuto from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Lemieux has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kakuto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kakuto is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Kakuto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lemieux has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kakuto has managed to get both his arms back between Lemieux's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Lemieux 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.
Lemieux is working hard here to advance position.
Kakuto slips nicely into half guard.
Lemieux is trying to maintain the position but Kakuto is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Lemieux manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Kakuto is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lemieux 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.#SUB2#
Kakuto drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lemieux manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kakuto has Lemieux in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lemieux (2) vs (2) Kakuto
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kakuto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lemieux wants to control from the top but Kakuto keeps moving.
Lemieux looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Kakuto wants to sweep but no luck.
Kakuto being controlled here, momentarily.
Kakuto wants to sweep here but Lemieux controlling him for the moment.
Lemieux sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kakuto's guard.
Kakuto tries to roll over but Lemieux keeps him under control.
Lemieux passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kakuto! Score +3 for passing guard: Lemieux (5) vs (2) Kakuto
Kakuto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kakuto has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T4#
Lemieux moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Lemieux (8) vs (2) Kakuto#SUB#
Lemieux working for a choke but Kakuto is defending well. #SUB#
Lemieux is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kakuto has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Kakuto preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Lemieux.
Kakuto breaks Lemieux's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lemieux (8) vs (4) Kakuto
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lemieux holds on and takes a little breather.
Lemieux looking to control.
#T5##SUB#
Lemieux is looking for a triangle here but Kakuto uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lemieux (8) vs (7) Kakuto#SUB2#
Kakuto is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lemieux knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lemieux is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lemieux wants to control but Kakuto postures up.#T6#
Lemieux tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kakuto presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lemieux (8) vs (9) Kakuto
Kakuto trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lemieux slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Lemieux actively working from the bottom here.
Lemieux is looking to improve his position.
#T7#
Kakuto slows the pace down in half guard.
Lemieux tries to get to full guard but Kakuto has control of the leg. #SUB#
Kakuto moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Lemieux. Score +3 for passing guard: Lemieux (8) vs (12) Kakuto
Kakuto moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lemieux (8) vs (14) Kakuto
Lemieux is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T8#
Kakuto trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lemieux is trying to escape the mount.
Lemieux sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Lemieux wants to improve his position but Kakuto is controlling well.
Lemieux is trying to control but Kakuto passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lemieux (8) vs (17) Kakuto
Lemieux is looking for a sweep.#T9#
Kakuto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lemieux keeps working.
Lemieux is looking for a sweep.
Kakuto controlling the position.
Lemieux struggling a bit here.
Lemieux is trying to improve his position.#T10#
Lemieux manages to get back to half guard.
Kakuto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lemieux keeps working. #SUB#
Lemieux looking for submissions off his back.
Kakuto seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lemieux trying to control here.
#T11##SUB#
Lemieux actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lemieux is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lemieux makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lemieux.
Kakuto trying to control the position from guard on top but Lemieux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Lemieux throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kakuto uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lemieux (8) vs (20) Kakuto#T12#
Lemieux is looking to reverse the position.
Lemieux gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lemieux is looking for a sweep. Kakuto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Kakuto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lemieux sees it coming and defends easily.
Lemieux tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kakuto has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Lemieux (8) vs (23) Kakuto
Lemieux is trying to escape the mount.
#T13#
Kakuto controlling the position easily from mount.
Kakuto prevents Lemieux from getting the reversal.#T14##SUB2#
Lemieux tries to improve his position but Kakuto has taken his back! Kakuto has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Lemieux tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Kakuto pushes Lemieux away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tsuyoi Kakuto!
Tsuyoi Kakuto is the new light heavyweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Tsuyoi Kakuto made sure he mentioned Knock Out Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
CWC 296 - Jackson vs Priest
Date: Feb 27, 2022 |
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 21 wins and 16 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 14 losses; Conald Petersen!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Kakuto feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kakuto (2) vs (0) Petersen
Petersen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kakuto is one step ahead there.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Petersen holds on and takes a little breather.
Let's hope that Petersen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kakuto stopping the sweep attempt from Petersen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen pulls Kakuto in close to prevent any damage.
Petersen is continuing to stall.#T1#
Petersen wants to sweep but no luck.
Petersen wants to control the position but Kakuto says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Petersen trying to hold on to Kakuto's head to control him but Kakuto postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petersen is staying active underneath Kakuto, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Petersen keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Petersen is trying to control but Kakuto manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (5) vs (0) Petersen
Kakuto looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Petersen is looking to get to half guard.
Petersen keeps trying to improve his position.
Petersen wants to control but Kakuto is having none of it.
Kakuto sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Petersen tries to lock up and control but Kakuto gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Petersen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Petersen tries to hold on but Kakuto pushes him away.
Petersen is working to get back to half guard.
Petersen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Petersen is looking to improve his position but Kakuto isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Petersen wants to control but Kakuto is having none of it.#T4#
Petersen regains half guard.
Petersen tries to get to full guard but Kakuto has control of the leg.
Petersen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Petersen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Petersen trying to keep a closed guard but Kakuto is proving a slippery customer.
Petersen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T5#
Petersen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Petersen is pulling down on Kakuto's head. It's preventing any offense from Kakuto, at least for the moment.
Kakuto preventing the sweep.
Petersen trying to keep a closed guard but Kakuto is proving a slippery customer.
Petersen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kakuto won't allow Petersen to sweep him here. #T6#
Kakuto postures up.
Petersen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Petersen working a defensive guard here.
Petersen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kakuto is one step ahead there. #T7#
Kakuto trying to control but Petersen is working from the bottom.
Kakuto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petersen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kakuto pushes down on Petersen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petersen wants to improve his position but Kakuto is controlling well.
Kakuto wants to free his trapped foot but Petersen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Petersen is trying to get back to full guard.#T8#
Kakuto is controlling the pace.
Petersen keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Petersen is looking for a sweep. Kakuto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Petersen trying to hold on to Kakuto's head to control him but Kakuto postures up.
Petersen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T9#
Kakuto sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Petersen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kakuto defends it easily.
Kakuto is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Petersen pulls Kakuto in close to his closed guard and prevents Kakuto from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kakuto forces his way into half guard.#T10#
Petersen is looking to get back to full guard here but Kakuto has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (8) vs (0) Petersen
Kakuto working away.
Petersen tries to buck Kakuto off but Kakuto is having none of it.#SUB#
Kakuto is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Petersen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Petersen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kakuto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Petersen is trying to control Kakuto's posture but Kakuto avoids it.
Kakuto gets to mount! Petersen was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kakuto (10) vs (0) Petersen#T11#
Petersen wants to control but Kakuto is having none of it.
Petersen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kakuto avoids the attempt from Petersen to control.
Petersen is looking to get to half guard.
Petersen is squirming around, avoiding Kakuto's attempts to control the action. #T12#
Petersen is trying desperately to improve position.
Petersen is squirming around, avoiding Kakuto's attempts to control the action.
Petersen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Petersen sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Petersen is trying is best to control the position here.
Kakuto trying to mount his opponent but Petersen defends it. #T13#
Petersen is looking for a sweep. Kakuto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kakuto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Petersen keeps working.
Kakuto content to control rather than advance.
Petersen gets full guard.#T14#
Petersen managing to control the position.
Petersen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kakuto manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (10) vs (2) Petersen#SUB#
Kakuto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Petersen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Petersen won't allow Kakuto to sweep him here.
Petersen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Petersen content to stall in guard here.
Kakuto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Petersen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (12) vs (2) Petersen
And that's the end of the fight!
Kakuto takes the fight on points by 12 to 2.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tsuyoi Kakuto waved his t-shirt featuring Knock Out Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
In defeat, Conald Petersen stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ta Ta there retard'. |
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Event:
CWC 294 - MacGowan vs Jones
Date: Feb 06, 2022 |
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 20 wins and 16 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Jab Brown!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Brown leaves Kakuto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brown feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Brown manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kakuto on his heels. He'll look to pass Kakuto's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kakuto (0) vs (2) Brown#SUB#
Kakuto working for a triangle but Brown defends it easily.
Brown passes into half guard.
Kakuto tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown trying to mount his opponent but Kakuto defends it.
Kakuto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brown's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brown's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kakuto (4) vs (2) Brown#T1#
Brown trying to control the hands but Kakuto won't let him.
Kakuto biding his time, controlling Brown.
Brown looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Kakuto'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.#SUB#
Kakuto is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Brown has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T2#
Brown is trying to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown trying to control but not successfully.
Kakuto keeps control of the position as Brown tries to break free.
Brown manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kakuto's guard. Nice work there by Brown.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (4) vs (4) Brown
Kakuto wants to sweep here but Brown controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Brown wants to control from the top but Kakuto keeps moving.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Kakuto is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Kakuto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brown defends it easily.
Brown won't allow Kakuto to sweep him here.
Kakuto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (6) vs (4) Brown
Brown seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4#
Brown is trying to control the position but Kakuto postures up.
Brown has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kakuto has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (9) vs (4) Brown
Kakuto is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brown wants to control but Kakuto postures up.#T5#
Kakuto trying to control the position but Brown is working away.
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brown keeps trying to improve his position.
Brown wants to control but Kakuto postures up.
Brown is looking to reverse the position.
Brown manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (9) vs (6) Brown#T6#
Brown is trying to control. Kakuto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brown uses his free foot to push down on Kakuto's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kakuto. Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (9) vs (9) Brown
Brown prevents Kakuto from getting the reversal.
Kakuto sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kakuto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kakuto works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kakuto 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.
Brown slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kakuto looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T7#
Brown pushing down on Kakuto's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Brown seems to be looking for submissions.
Kakuto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brown performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Brown is trying to control. Kakuto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brown keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kakuto moves into full guard.
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Kakuto.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Kakuto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kakuto is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (11) vs (9) Brown
Kakuto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now. #T8#
Brown looking to control.
#SUB2#
Brown throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Kakuto from controlling successfully.
Kakuto stands and throws Brown's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (14) vs (9) Brown#T9##SUB#
Kakuto is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brown is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Brown is trying to control Kakuto's posture but Kakuto avoids it.
Kakuto advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kakuto (16) vs (9) Brown#T10##SUB#
Brown reaches up to try and pull Kakuto in and control his posture, but Kakuto latches on to an arm and pivots quickly for an armbar! Brown taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tsuyoi Kakuto!
Tsuyoi Kakuto really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Knock Out Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
ēµäŗShuRyo
Date: Jan 28, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kanabe enables Kakuto to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kanabe manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kanabe looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kakuto puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB#
Kanabe is trying to control Kakuto's posture. Kakuto takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Kanabe! Kakuto is rotating here... this could be the end... Kanabe is out! Kakuto has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tsuyoi Kakuto!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Tsuyoi Kakuto made sure he mentioned Knock Out Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
G4
Date: Jan 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 16 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Dmitri Zaitsev!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Taro Takaoka and Shirou Masuda.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Zaitsev clinches with his opponent.
Zaitsev is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kakuto is defending well.
Zaitsev drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kakuto pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Zaitsev has Kakuto up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Kakuto works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kakuto (2) vs (0) Zaitsev
Zaitsev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kakuto preventing the sweep.
Kakuto slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Zaitsev can't keep his opponent in guard - Kakuto advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaitsev keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kakuto prevents Zaitsev from improving his position.#T1#
Zaitsev won't allow Kakuto to pass to mount. #SUB#
Kakuto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zaitsev defends it well.
Zaitsev tries to roll over but Kakuto keeps him under control.
Kakuto trying to mount his opponent but Zaitsev defends it.
Kakuto prevents Zaitsev from improving his position.#T2#
Zaitsev wants to sweep but Kakuto has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (5) vs (0) Zaitsev
Zaitsev is trying to control Kakuto's posture but Kakuto avoids it. #SUB#
Kakuto looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kakuto trying to control the position but Zaitsev is working away.
We've been hearing good reports from Kakuto'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.
Zaitsev wants to control but Kakuto postures up.
Zaitsev stops Kakuto from passing to mount. #T3#
Zaitsev is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zaitsev prevents Kakuto from moving into mount.
Zaitsev manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (5) vs (2) Zaitsev#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kakuto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zaitsev pulls his head out easily.
Kakuto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Zaitsev won't allow Kakuto to sweep him here. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kakuto is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (7) vs (2) Zaitsev
Kakuto is fighting to break Zaitsev's control of his arms but Zaitsev is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Zaitsev working a defensive guard here.
Kakuto sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Zaitsev wants to sweep but no luck.
Kakuto is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T5#
Kakuto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kakuto slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (10) vs (2) Zaitsev
Kakuto gets to mount! Zaitsev was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kakuto (12) vs (2) Zaitsev
Zaitsev is wriggling around trying to escape.
Zaitsev wants to control but Kakuto is having none of it.
Zaitsev looks winded!
Kakuto content just to control the position here.
Kakuto prevents Zaitsev from getting the reversal.#T6#
Kakuto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zaitsev is looking to escape.
Kakuto controlling the pace for now.
Zaitsev is looking to improve his position but Kakuto isn't that keen on the idea.
Kakuto wants to control the pace but Zaitsev is squirming around nicely.
Zaitsev is wriggling around trying to escape.
Zaitsev wants to hold on but Kakuto pushes him away.#T7#
Kakuto controlling from the full mount.
Kakuto avoids the attempt from Zaitsev to control.
Kakuto controlling the position easily from mount.
Kakuto trying to control but Zaitsev is having none of it.
Kakuto is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Zaitsev is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T8#
Zaitsev is desperately trying to improve his position but Kakuto has a good base and remains in mount.
Kakuto trying to control but Zaitsev is having none of it. #SUB#
Kakuto is working for a guillotine from mount but Zaitsev frees his head quite easily.
#T9#
Zaitsev is desperately trying to improve his position but Kakuto has a good base and remains in mount.
Kakuto controlling his opponent. #T10#
Kakuto looking to control but Zaitsev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Zaitsev keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kakuto controlling the position easily from mount.
Kakuto wants to control the pace but Zaitsev is squirming around nicely.
Zaitsev is looking to improve his position but Kakuto isn't that keen on the idea.#T11#
Kakuto wants to control the pace but Zaitsev is squirming around nicely.
Kakuto controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Kakuto is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Zaitsev is surviving well by controlling Kakuto's body position as best he can.
Kakuto looking to control but Zaitsev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kakuto sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T12#
Kakuto has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Zaitsev really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Zaitsev is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kakuto trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Zaitsev working to try and regain half guard.
#T13#
Kakuto content just to control the position here.
Kakuto trying to control but Zaitsev is having none of it.
Zaitsev really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kakuto looking to control but Zaitsev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kakuto tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T14#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Kakuto.
Zaitsev is looking to improve his position but Kakuto isn't that keen on the idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kakuto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zaitsev is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kakuto takes the fight on points by 12 to 2.
An out of breath and clearly excited Tsuyoi Kakuto thanked Knock Out Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
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Date: Jan 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Kakuto misses with a head kick.
Kakuto tests Kanabe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kanabe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kakuto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A head kick misses from Kakuto.
Kakuto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kakuto is looking to counter with head kicks.
Kakuto 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.#CL2#
Kanabe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kanabe tries a knee to the head but Kakuto blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuto misses with an elbow over the top.#T1#
Good body shot from Kanabe.
Kanabe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kanabe misses with some punches.
Kanabe with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Tsuyoi Kakuto has been cut.
Kanabe using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kakuto has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T2#
Kanabe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kanabe avoids the elbow strike from Kakuto, against the ropes.
Kakuto trying to land knees to the body.
Kakuto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kanabe.
Kakuto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kanabe is defending well for now.
Kakuto tries a body shot but Kanabe blocks it.
#T3#
Kanabe misses with a punch to the body.
Kanabe tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kanabe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kanabe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kanabe managing to block the knees to the body from Kakuto.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kanabe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kanabe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kakuto has a couple of punches blocked by Kanabe.
Kakuto blocks an uppercut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kakuto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Choto Kanabe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tsuyoi Kakuto's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Kanabe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kanabe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kakuto throws the kick towards the body but Kanabe avoids it.
Kanabe doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL2#
Kanabe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Kanabe avoiding damage as Kakuto throws knees to the body.
Kakuto stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kanabe tries a body shot but Kakuto blocks it.
Kanabe lands a body punch. #T1#
Kanabe tries to work over Kakuto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kakuto throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kakuto creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kanabe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kakuto. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kanabe tries to work over Kakuto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kanabe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kakuto trying to land knees to the body.
Choto Kanabe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kanabe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kakuto blocks a body shot from Kanabe. #T3#
Kakuto throws an elbow that misses.
Kakuto trying to land knees to the body.
Kakuto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kanabe avoids it.
Kanabe managing to block the knees to the body from Kakuto.
Kanabe misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kakuto.
Kakuto scores with a shot to the side of Kanabe's head.
Kakuto tries to land knees in the clinch but Kanabe avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kakuto.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kanabe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tsuyoi Kakuto dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tsuyoi Kakuto's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Kakuto darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kakuto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kakuto fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kanabe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kanabe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kakuto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kanabe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kakuto lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kanabe has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kanabe and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kakuto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kakuto circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuto throws a leg kick that misses. #CL2#
Kanabe closes the distance and pushes Kakuto back into the ropes.
Kanabe tries to throw a body punch but Kakuto avoids it by throwing Kanabe back against the ropes. #T1#
Kanabe tries to work over Kakuto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kakuto tries to land knees in the clinch but Kanabe avoids the damage to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kakuto.
Kanabe misses with a punch to the body.
Kakuto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kanabe can do to turn this around?
Kakuto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kanabe avoids it.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kanabe misses with a body punch.
Kakuto lands a nice shot to the body.
Kanabe tries to work over Kakuto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Kakuto.
Kanabe tries to work over Kakuto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Kanabe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kakuto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kanabe avoids it.
Kakuto trying to land knees to the body.
Kakuto swings wildly with an uppercut but Kanabe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kanabe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kakuto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kakuto prevents a body shot from Kanabe.
Kanabe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kakuto working Kanabe over with knees to the body.
Kanabe pushes Kakuto back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tsuyoi Kakuto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kakuto has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tsuyoi Kakuto!
Tsuyoi Kakuto gave a mention to Knock Out Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
Yoi Otoshi O!
Date: Dec 31, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Zaitsev has Kakuto up against the cage in a clinch.
Zaitsev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD#
Kakuto has clasped his hands together around Zaitsev's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SU#
Kakuto decides to stand up, so the ref orders Zaitsev to his feet. #TD#
Kakuto changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Zaitsev looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SU#
Kakuto decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD#
Kakuto scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaitsev regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Kakuto stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Kakuto closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Zaitsev tries to get to full guard but Kakuto has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SU#
Kakuto stands up and beckons Zaitsev to join him on the feet. #TD#
Zaitsev tries to sprawl but Kakuto drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Zaitsev is trying to control but can't.
#SU#
Kakuto decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #TD#
Kakuto shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kakuto showed some decent athleticism there.
Zaitsev works his way to full guard. Good work.
Zaitsev wants to sweep here but Kakuto controlling him for the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Kakuto'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.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SU#
Kakuto stands up and waves to Zaitsev to follow him. #TD#
Kakuto gets the takedown into side control.
Zaitsev is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SU#
Kakuto stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL2#
Zaitsev gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Zaitsev has Kakuto pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kakuto manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Zaitsev tries for a takedown but Kakuto manages to get underhooks.
Zaitsev swings wildly with an uppercut but Kakuto uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Kakuto gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Zaitsev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SU#
Kakuto stands up and waves to Zaitsev to follow him. #TD#
Kakuto gets a takedown into half guard.#SU#
Kakuto stands up from half guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL2#
Kakuto tries to keep at a distance but Zaitsev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zaitsev is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kakuto gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tsuyoi Kakuto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmitri Zaitsev.#TD2#
Zaitsev lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#ES#
Kakuto makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#CL2#
Zaitsev pushes Kakuto up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Zaitsev decides to pull guard.
Zaitsev trying to control the position.
#SU#
Kakuto gets to his feet. Zaitsev looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tsuyoi Kakuto dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Zaitsev closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Kakuto ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kakuto no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kakuto wants to get back to his feet but Zaitsev is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES#
Kakuto is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Zaitsev presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Zaitsev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kakuto walks away with a smile on his face. Zaitsev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Zaitsev clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Kakuto has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Zaitsev clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SU#
Kakuto stands up.
Tsuyoi Kakuto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Kakuto closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Zaitsev to the mat! Zaitsev manages to get full guard. #T1##SU#
Kakuto stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Kakuto closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Zaitsev has his hands clasped together around Kakuto's back. He's all about the action.
Zaitsev gets full guard.
Kakuto stopping the sweep attempt from Zaitsev.
Zaitsev has Kakuto pulled in close to control his posture. #SU#
Kakuto decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kakuto. #T2##SU#
Kakuto decides to stand back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zaitsev.#TD#
Kakuto closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Zaitsev manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Zaitsev stops Kakuto from getting back to his feet.
#ES#
Kakuto makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Kakuto looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zaitsev manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Kakuto stopping the sweep attempt from Zaitsev.#SU#
Kakuto stands and steps away. Zaitsev gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Dmitri Zaitsev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Kakuto looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SU#
Kakuto decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD#
Kakuto gets a takedown into half guard.#SU#
Kakuto decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #TD#
Kakuto throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Zaitsev tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kakuto is in Zaitsev's guard.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Zaitsev 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.
Zaitsev controls Kakuto momentarily but Kakuto frees himself.
Zaitsev trying to control the position here. #SU#
Zaitsev is working an open guard so Kakuto takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kakuto swats away the attempt to clinch by Zaitsev.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tsuyoi Kakuto dominated that second round.
That's time! Kakuto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Zaitsev enables Kakuto to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Zaitsev manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SU#
Kakuto stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Zaitsev gets caught napping as Kakuto dives in and scores a takedown. Zaitsev manages to retain guard.
Zaitsev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kakuto's guard. #REVB#
Zaitsev stops Kakuto from standing up. #ES#
Kakuto has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Zaitsev has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Kakuto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zaitsev can do to turn this around?#TD#
Kakuto lands a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaitsev pulls Kakuto in close to his closed guard and prevents Kakuto from doing any damage or advancing position.#SU#
Kakuto gets to his feet - Zaitsev follows without any prompting.
Zaitsev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1##TD2#
Zaitsev closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Zaitsev lands in his opponent's guard.
Kakuto has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Zaitsev off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Zaitsev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Kakuto manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Zaitsev on his heels. He'll look to pass Zaitsev's guard now, I'm sure.
Zaitsev has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SU#
Kakuto gets to his feet. Zaitsev looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Kakuto bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Zaitsev trying to control but Kakuto flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Dmitri Zaitsev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Zaitsev just trying to survive but Kakuto is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SU#
Kakuto gets to his feet and calls for his opponent to stand and trade! Heeeere we go!
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Kakuto shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Zaitsev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kakuto defends it easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Zaitsev holds on and takes a little breather.
Tsuyoi Kakuto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Kakuto stands up and waves to Zaitsev to follow him. #CL2#
Zaitsev pushes Kakuto up against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
A nice left hand lands by Zaitsev.
#TD#
Kakuto turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Zaitsev is trying to control Kakuto's posture but Kakuto avoids it. #SU#
Kakuto decides to stand back up. Kakuto steps back and let's Zaitsev get back to his feet.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kakuto.
Zaitsev wants to control but Kakuto postures up.
Zaitsev is looking to regain half guard here but Kakuto keeps moving and retains side control. #SU#
Kakuto stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Tsuyoi Kakuto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD#
Kakuto closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Zaitsev to the mat! Zaitsev manages to get full guard. #SU#
Kakuto decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD#
Kakuto is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Zaitsev's half guard.#SUB2#
Zaitsev has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Kakuto escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Kakuto!#SU#
Kakuto stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD#
Kakuto gets a double leg takedown into Zaitsev's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tsuyoi Kakuto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kakuto, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Tsuyoi Kakuto!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Tsuyoi Kakuto!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Tsuyoi Kakuto!
Tsuyoi Kakuto wins by unanimous decision!
Tsuyoi Kakuto really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Knock Out Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
äŗåäŗåäø
Date: Dec 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Kakuto dives in for a single leg takedown but Built sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Built lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Built looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kakuto tries to score a body lock takedown but Built shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Built misses with some punches.
Built working aggressively here.
Built prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tsuyoi Kakuto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Built lands an uppercut.
Built misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Built.
Kakuto blocking some punches.
Kakuto blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Built has a couple of punches blocked by Kakuto.
Kakuto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Built throws a punch but it's blocked by Kakuto.
Kakuto is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Built to keep the fight standing.
A nice left hand lands by Built.
#T1#
Built misses with the head strike.
Built throws a head punch that misses.
Built has a couple of punches blocked by Kakuto.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Built.
Built is pressed up against the cage. Kakuto has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Built down to the mat. Built avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kakuto shoots in but Built avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kakuto fails with a takedown attempt.
As Kakuto backs off Built throws a huge counter combo but Kakuto manages to avoid it all.#TD#
Kakuto shoots in and gets a takedown into Built's guard.
Built wriggles free and stands up. #T2#
Kakuto shoots in for a double leg but Built sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kakuto shoots in looking for a takedown. Built tries to sprawl out of it but Kakuto keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Built manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Built throws a counter combo.
Kakuto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kakuto shoots in looking for a takedown. Built tries to sprawl out of it but Kakuto keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Built manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Built stuffs the takedown attempt from Kakuto. Kakuto gets slowly back to his feet.
As Kakuto backs off Built throws a huge counter combo but Kakuto manages to avoid it all.
Built keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tsuyoi Kakuto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kakuto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kakuto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kakuto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Built pinned against the cage. Built gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Despite the aggression on Built's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T4#
Nice sprawl there from Built as Kakuto shoots in.
Despite the aggression on Built's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kakuto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Built lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nice takedown defense from Built. No joy for Kakuto on that attempt.
Built stuffs the takedown attempt from Kakuto. Kakuto gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kakuto shoots in but Built avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Built is looking for the big counter here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Molokai Built dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kakuto closes the distance and clinches up with Built, looking for a takedown. Kakuto pushes Built against the cage but Built circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Built is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kakuto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Built's waist but Built gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kakuto off to one side.
Built unleashes a big counter combination but Kakuto bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Built leaves Kakuto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As Kakuto backs off Built throws a huge counter combo but Kakuto manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tsuyoi Kakuto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kakuto dives in for a single leg takedown but Built sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
As Kakuto backs off Built throws a huge counter combo but Kakuto manages to avoid it all.
Kakuto tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Built smiles and moves away.
Kakuto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kakuto shoots in for a double leg but Built sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Despite the aggression on Built's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Built counters with a one-two to the body.
Kakuto misses with a takedown
and Built counters with a one-two to the body. #T1#
Built stuffs the takedown attempt from Kakuto. Kakuto gets slowly back to his feet.
Kakuto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kakuto.
Kakuto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Built lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kakuto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As Kakuto backs off Built throws a huge counter combo but Kakuto manages to avoid it all.
Kakuto shoots in but Built avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Despite the aggression on Built's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kakuto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Molokai Built seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice takedown defense from Built. No joy for Kakuto on that attempt.
Kakuto misses with a takedown
and Built counters with a left and a right that stings Kakuto. #TD#
Kakuto darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Built wants to stand back up but Kakuto manages to pass into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Built is trying to buck Kakuto off.#SU#
Kakuto stands up and beckons Built to his feet.
Kakuto goes for a double leg but Built avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Built continues to drive forward.
Kakuto goes for a takedown in the clinch but Built prevents it.
Kakuto blocking some punches.
Built misses with a punch on the inside.
Kakuto blocks an uppercut.
Kakuto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Built fails to land. #T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Built.
Built swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Built has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Built misses with some punches.
Kakuto blocks an uppercut.
Kakuto blocking some punches.
Built swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Built misses with some punches.
Kakuto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kakuto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kakuto.
Kakuto blocking some punches.
#TD#
Kakuto pulls guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Built loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Built throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kakuto is looking to stand up but Built isn't so interested in that idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Molokai Built showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kakuto tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Built defends well and Kakuto ends up having to push Built into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Built tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Built lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kakuto backwards.
Built lands a hook that snaps the head of Kakuto backwards.
Kakuto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kakuto is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Built is defending well.
Built misses with a hook from the clinch.
Built misses with a short punch on the inside.
Built lands a nice uppercut.
Built swings wildly with an uppercut but Kakuto uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Built misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Built.
Built misses with a punch on the inside.
Built misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1##TD#
Kakuto pulls Built into guard.
Built tries to free his leg and advance position but Kakuto is retaining full guard.
Built is looking to work some ground and pound but Kakuto has wrist control.
Kakuto wants to get back to his feet but Built is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tsuyoi Kakuto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kakuto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #ES#
Kakuto has his feet on Built's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Kakuto dives in for a single leg takedown but Built sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
As Kakuto backs off Built throws a huge counter combo but Kakuto manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tsuyoi Kakuto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Built lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Molokai Built seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Built throws a head punch that misses.
Kakuto fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Built throws a head punch that misses.
Built has a couple of punches blocked by Kakuto.
A head punch on the inside from Built fails to land.
Built working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Built misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kakuto.
A head punch on the inside from Built fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Built. #TD#
Kakuto has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Built uses from the top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#ES#
Kakuto is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Kakuto is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Built is defending well.
Kakuto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Built.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kakuto.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kakuto.
Built misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Built scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kakuto is trying to pull guard but Built turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Built swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Kakuto is working for takedown but Built is calmly controlling the position for now.
Built swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Built fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Built fails to land.
Built throws a head punch that misses.
Built throws a head punch that misses.
Built misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Built.
Built misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tsuyoi Kakuto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kakuto fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Built lands a hook that snaps the head of Kakuto backwards.
Kakuto drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kakuto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Built blocks it with crossed arms.
Built lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kakuto backwards. #T4#
Built blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Built lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kakuto backwards.
Built makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Built fails to land.
Kakuto is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Built to keep the fight standing.
Kakuto is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kakuto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Built fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kakuto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Builts head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Built working aggressively here.
Built misses with the head strike.
Kakuto takes a shot to the head.
Kakuto looking for a takedown.
Built misses with a short punch on the inside.
Built misses with a short punch on the inside.
Built lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kakuto.
Built lands a shoulder strike.
Built throws a punch but it's blocked by Kakuto.
Built throws a head punch that misses.
Built scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kakuto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Built blocks it with crossed arms.
Built misses with the head strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Molokai Built comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Built winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Molokai Built!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Molokai Built!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Molokai Built!
Molokai Built wins by unanimous decision!
Molokai Built decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Tsuyoi Kakuto spoke after the fight, saying 'KyÅ wa watashi ga katenaito kami wa watashi ni itta (God Told Me I cannot Win today) '. |
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Event:
CWC 284 NY
Date: Nov 28, 2021 |
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 8 wins and 7 losses; Guillo Perez ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 16 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Anthony Taglia and Dean Styles.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Perez darts in and clinches Kakuto up against the cage.
Perez tries for a takedown but Kakuto manages to get underhooks.
Perez is trying to pull guard but Kakuto has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Kakuto jumps into guard, dragging Perez to the mat.
Perez won't allow Kakuto to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Kakuto has his foot on Perez 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Perez works his way back into a safe position though.
Perez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Perez 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.
Perez trying to control but Kakuto is working from the bottom.
Perez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kakuto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Perez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kakuto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Perez has managed to get both his arms back between Kakuto's legs - danger averted.
Perez pushing down on Kakuto's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Perez works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Perez (3) vs (0) Kakuto#T1#
Kakuto tries to reverse the position but Perez maintains control.
Kakuto felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Perez with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Kakuto is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Perez has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Perez (6) vs (0) Kakuto
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Perez 's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB#
Perez looking to break Kakuto's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kakuto remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Perez will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Perez is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kakuto defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Perez patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Perez has the hooks in. Kakuto is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Perez 's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Kakuto turns into Perez and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Perez (6) vs (2) Kakuto
Perez keeping moving, preventing Kakuto from controlling successfully. #T2#
Perez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Perez is looking for a triangle but Kakuto pushes his legs off easily.
Perez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kakuto is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Perez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kakuto is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Kakuto tries to free his leg and advance position but Perez is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Perez looking for subs off his back but Kakuto has passed one foot through into half guard.
Perez is looking for a sweep. Kakuto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kakuto trying to control from half guard but Perez is working away.
Perez is trying to get back to full guard.#T4##SUB#
Perez actively working from the bottom here.
Perez tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kakuto has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Perez (6) vs (5) Kakuto
Perez regains half guard.
Perez trying to control from the bottom.
#T5#
Perez is looking for a sweep. Kakuto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Perez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kakuto pulls his head out easily.
Perez wants to sweep but Kakuto has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Perez (6) vs (8) Kakuto
Kakuto tries to advance to mount but Perez denies him.
Perez tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T6#
You can see the frustration on Perez 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kakuto is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Perez will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Perez wants to control but Kakuto postures up.
Perez is trying to get back to half guard.
Kakuto trying to control the action but Perez is working from the bottom. #T7#
Kakuto wants to control for a moment but Perez uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Kakuto is thwarting Perez 's attempts to control the position.
Kakuto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Perez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T8#
Perez tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kakuto has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Perez (6) vs (11) Kakuto
Perez wants to hold on but Kakuto pushes him away.
Kakuto tries to control but Perez wriggling away.
Perez is looking to get to half guard.#T9#
Kakuto looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perez tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T10#
Kakuto looking to control but Perez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Perez working to try and regain half guard.
Kakuto looking to control and managing it successfully.
Perez is working to get back to half guard.
Kakuto controlling from mount. #T11##SUB2#
Kakuto is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Perez to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Perez shrugs it off.
Perez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Perez wants to hold on but Kakuto pushes him away.#T12#
Perez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kakuto avoids the attempt from Perez to control.
Perez tries to reverse the position but Kakuto maintains control.#T13#
Perez 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: Perez (8) vs (11) Kakuto
Perez trying to control the position from guard on top but Kakuto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Perez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kakuto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kakuto wants to sweep here but Perez controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kakuto is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Perez (8) vs (13) Kakuto
Perez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Perez looking for subs off his back but Kakuto has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T14#
Perez has a hand on Kakuto's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kakuto takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Perez (8) vs (16) Kakuto
Perez manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Perez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kakuto pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kakuto passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Perez ! Score +3 for passing guard: Perez (8) vs (19) Kakuto
And that's the end of the fight!
Kakuto wins on points by 19 to 8.
Tsuyoi Kakuto gave a mention to Knock Out Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
CWC - 283
Date: Nov 21, 2021 |
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 17 wins and 16 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Martez Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Lopez clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Lopez pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lopez pulls Kakuto in close to prevent any damage.
Kakuto trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lopez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (0) vs (2) Lopez
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kakuto keeping moving, preventing Lopez from controlling successfully.
Lopez tries to free his leg and advance position but Kakuto is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Kakuto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lopez defends it easily.#T1#
Kakuto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kakuto is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (2) vs (2) Lopez
Kakuto stopping the sweep attempt from Lopez.
Lopez keeping full guard, as Kakuto tries to pass. #SUB2#
Lopez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kakuto defends it easily.
Kakuto won't allow Lopez to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Lopez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kakuto manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (2) vs (4) Lopez#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kakuto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lopez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kakuto will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Lopez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kakuto can't keep his opponent in guard - Lopez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Lopez is trying a forearm choke
I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Lopez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T3##SUB2#
Lopez seems to be looking for submissions.
Kakuto is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Canucks Combat Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Kakuto is looking for a sweep. Lopez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kakuto is working hard here to advance position.
Lopez is keen to just control but Kakuto is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Lopez wants to work for an arm triangle but Kakuto is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Lopez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kakuto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lopez. #SUB2#
Lopez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T4#
Lopez trying to control from half guard but Kakuto is working away.
Lopez tries to pass to full mount but Kakuto defends it.
My spies in ALPHA Performance Center inform me that Lopez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kakuto is pressing down on Lopez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lopez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kakuto is keeping the position for now.
Kakuto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lopez manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (4) vs (4) Lopez
Kakuto looking to sit in guard and control but Lopez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (4) vs (6) Lopez
Lopez preventing the sweep. #T5#
Kakuto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (6) vs (6) Lopez
Lopez is trying is best to control the position here.
Kakuto slows the pace down in half guard.
Lopez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Kakuto is working for a kimura but Lopez is defending it quite comfortably.
#T6#
Lopez is trying to get back to full guard.
Lopez wants to control but Kakuto is keeping busy.
Kakuto looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T7#
Lopez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kakuto works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Still in half guard, Kakuto seems content to control.#SUB#
Kakuto is trying to work for a kimura but Lopez is defending well.
#T8#
Kakuto is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kakuto wants to advance to full mount but Lopez doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T9#
Kakuto slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lopez pulls Kakuto in close to prevent any damage.
Lopez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lopez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T10#
Lopez wants to control but Kakuto passes easily into half guard.
Lopez wants to improve his position but Kakuto is controlling well.
Kakuto working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Lopez's thigh. Lopez counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Kakuto trying to control but Lopez is working from the bottom. #T11#
Lopez has Kakuto pulled in close to control his posture.
Lopez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kakuto pushes down on Lopez's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T12##SUB#
Kakuto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lopez is just riding it out for now. Kakuto eventually gives up the hold.
Lopez wants to control but Kakuto is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T13#
Lopez is concentrating on defense, preventing Kakuto from advancing position. #SUB#
Kakuto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lopez wants to get back to full guard.
Lopez wants to sweep but Kakuto has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (9) vs (6) Lopez
Lopez is not content to let Kakuto control the position. #T14#
Kakuto controls the position from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lopez gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kakuto (11) vs (6) Lopez
And that's the end of the fight!
Kakuto takes the fight on points by 11 to 6.
Tsuyoi Kakuto managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Knock Out Clothing, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CWC 279.5 - Rocky Horror Roll
Date: Oct 31, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 16 losses; Arm Breaker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 16 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kakuto shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Kakuto shoots in and gets a takedown into Breaker's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Breaker (0) vs (2) Kakuto
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Breaker throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kakuto uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Breaker (0) vs (5) Kakuto
Breaker can't do much from the bottom here.
Breaker is looking for a sweep.
Breaker tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Breaker (0) vs (7) Kakuto
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breaker slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Breaker is looking for a sweep. Kakuto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kakuto moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Breaker (0) vs (10) Kakuto
Breaker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Breaker gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Breaker trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kakuto is looking for a kimura but Breaker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kakuto to get the leverage.
Breaker is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Breaker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Kakuto with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kakuto prevents Breaker from improving his position.
Kakuto passes into side control, despite Breaker's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Breaker (0) vs (13) Kakuto
A control attempt from Breaker but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Breaker (0) vs (15) Kakuto
Breaker is working to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Breaker tries to lock up and control but Kakuto gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Kakuto wants to finish this one by submission but Breaker is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kakuto.
Breaker slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kakuto controlling the pace.
Breaker wants to get back to full guard.#T4##SUB#
Breaker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Breaker wants to control but Kakuto is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Breaker actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Breaker actively working from the bottom here.
Kakuto seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T5#
Breaker trying to hold on to Kakuto's head to control him but Kakuto postures up.
Kakuto wants to take a breather but Breaker is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Breaker tries to roll over but Kakuto keeps him under control.
Breaker wants to control but Kakuto passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Breaker (0) vs (18) Kakuto#T6#
Breaker wants to control but Kakuto postures up.
Breaker is looking to regain half guard here but Kakuto keeps moving and retains side control.
Breaker looks to move to half guard but instead Kakuto has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Breaker (0) vs (20) Kakuto
Kakuto looking to control but Breaker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Breaker is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T7#
Kakuto wants to control the pace but Breaker is squirming around nicely.
Breaker wants to hold on but Kakuto pushes him away.
Breaker keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Breaker tries to improve his position but Kakuto has taken his back! Kakuto has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Breaker tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Kakuto pushes Breaker away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tsuyoi Kakuto!
Tsuyoi Kakuto made sure to mention his sponsor, Knock Out Clothing in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CWC 274
Date: Oct 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Don Lemieux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 16 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Kakuto changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lemieux looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lemieux (0) vs (4) Kakuto
Kakuto trying to control the position but Lemieux is working away.
Lemieux has one of Kakuto's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kakuto has control of an arm but Lemieux manages to advance to Kakuto's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lemieux (4) vs (4) Kakuto
Lemieux struggling to keep hold of the position.
You can see the frustration on Kakuto's face
He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kakuto tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kakuto is desperately trying to improve his position but Lemieux has a good base and remains in mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kakuto is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Lemieux jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kakuto manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Lemieux is looking to take a break and control but Kakuto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Kakuto tries to improve position but can't.
Kakuto manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lemieux (4) vs (6) Kakuto#SUB#
Lemieux actively working from the bottom here.
My spies in Canucks Combat Club inform me that Kakuto has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lemieux is trying to get back to full guard.
Kakuto is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lemieux! Score +3 for passing guard: Lemieux (4) vs (9) Kakuto#T2#
Lemieux is looking to improve his position but Kakuto isn't that keen on the idea.
Lemieux is working hard here to advance position.
Kakuto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lemieux is looking to escape.
Lemieux has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lemieux tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kakuto trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lemieux is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Kakuto jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lemieux manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Lemieux is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kakuto off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lemieux (8) vs (9) Kakuto
Kakuto is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kakuto tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kakuto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4#
Kakuto regains half guard.#SUB#
Lemieux is trying to work for a kimura but Kakuto is defending well.
Lemieux looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kakuto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lemieux's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lemieux's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lemieux (8) vs (13) Kakuto
Lemieux is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lemieux just trying to survive but Kakuto is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T5#
Lemieux turns into Kakuto and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lemieux (10) vs (13) Kakuto
Lemieux wants to pass the guard but Kakuto is keeping the position.
Kakuto tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Lemieux thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lemieux stopping the sweep attempt from Kakuto.
Kakuto keeps trying to improve his position.
Kakuto is still trying to improve position.
Lemieux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kakuto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lemieux is one step ahead there.
Lemieux sitting in guard here, content to control. #T6#
Lemieux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lemieux wants to control from the top but Kakuto keeps moving.
Lemieux stopping the sweep attempt from Kakuto.
Lemieux slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kakuto keeping full guard, as Lemieux tries to pass.
Lemieux preventing the sweep.
Lemieux wants to pass the guard but Kakuto is keeping the position.
Kakuto looking for a sweep. Not yet Kakuto, not yet. #T7#
Lemieux tries to free his leg and advance position but Kakuto is retaining full guard.
Kakuto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lemieux wants to control from the top but Kakuto keeps moving.
Lemieux stopping the sweep attempt from Kakuto.
Lemieux slips nicely into half guard.
Kakuto moves into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kakuto is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lemieux (10) vs (15) Kakuto
Kakuto stopping the sweep attempt from Lemieux.#T8##SUB#
Lemieux throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kakuto won't allow Lemieux to sweep him here.
Lemieux is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kakuto being controlled here momentarily.
Kakuto stopping the sweep attempt from Lemieux.#T9##SUB#
Lemieux is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Lemieux has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kakuto is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Lemieux. Score +3 for passing guard: Lemieux (10) vs (18) Kakuto
Lemieux tries to buck Kakuto off but Kakuto is having none of it.
Kakuto has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lemieux (10) vs (20) Kakuto
Kakuto tries to control but Lemieux wriggling away. #T10#
Lemieux wants to control but Kakuto is having none of it.
Kakuto trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lemieux really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lemieux gets back to half guard.
Lemieux is trying to control but can't.
#T11#
Lemieux tries to roll over but Kakuto keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Kakuto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lemieux trying to control but Kakuto postures up.
#T12#
Lemieux is pressing down on Kakuto's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kakuto stopping the sweep attempt from Lemieux.#SUB#
Lemieux is looking for a triangle here but Kakuto uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lemieux (10) vs (23) Kakuto
Lemieux is not content to let Kakuto control the position.
Lemieux is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kakuto's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T13#
Lemieux is looking to improve his position.
Lemieux is looking to control Kakuto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lemieux avoid being mounted?
Kakuto frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lemieux (10) vs (26) Kakuto
Lemieux is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T14#
Lemieux is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kakuto wins on points by 26 to 10.
An out of breath and clearly excited Tsuyoi Kakuto thanked Knock Out Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
CWC 266
Date: Sep 19, 2021 |
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 15 wins and 15 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Andy Bangsit!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kakuto fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Bangsit counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kakuto (0) vs (2) Bangsit
Bangsit content to stall in guard here.
Kakuto keeping full guard, as Bangsit tries to pass.
Kakuto wants to sweep but no luck.
Bangsit trying to control but Kakuto is working from the bottom.
Kakuto 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bangsit passes Kakuto's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bangsit tries to pass to full mount but Kakuto defends it.
Bangsit prevents Kakuto from improving his position.#T1##SUB2#
Bangsit seems to be looking for submissions.
Bangsit controlling the action here.
It looks like Bangsit might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Bangsit seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kakuto does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kakuto manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kakuto wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Kakuto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bangsit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bangsit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bangsit trying to control the position from guard on top but Kakuto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Kakuto wants to sweep but no luck.
Kakuto is working hard here to advance position.
Bangsit controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kakuto has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bangsit has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (0) vs (5) Bangsit
Kakuto manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kakuto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bangsit looking to pass the guard.
Bangsit content to stall in guard here.
Bangsit passes Kakuto's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3#
Bangsit wants to take a breather but Kakuto is having none of it.
Bangsit prevents Kakuto from improving his position.
Bangsit is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bangsit trying to control from half guard but Kakuto is working away.
Bangsit uses his free foot to push down on Kakuto's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kakuto. Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (0) vs (8) Bangsit
Kakuto is looking to get to half guard.
Kakuto has given up his back - I dont know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Kakuto (0) vs (11) Bangsit
Kakuto is trying to break free.
Bangsit biding his time, controlling Kakuto. #T4#
Kakuto is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kakuto rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kakuto manages to get to full guard.
Bangsit passes into half guard.
Kakuto tries to roll over but Bangsit keeps him under control.
Kakuto works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bangsit engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bangsit sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kakuto's guard. #T5#
Bangsit works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (0) vs (14) Bangsit
Bangsit tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bangsit manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kakuto to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kakuto (0) vs (17) Bangsit#SUB2#
Kakuto defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Bangsit tightening his grip on Kakuto, looking for the choke.
Bangsit 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.
Bangsit controlling well, preventing Kakuto from escaping the position.
Kakuto breaks Bangsit's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (2) vs (17) Bangsit
Bangsit is controlling Kakuto's posture.#T6##SUB2#
Bangsit throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kakuto escapes and throws Bangsit's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (5) vs (17) Bangsit
Bangsit trying to remain calm as Kakuto controls from the top position.
Kakuto has control of an arm but Bangsit manages to advance to Kakuto's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kakuto (5) vs (21) Bangsit#SUB2#
Bangsit working for a choke but Kakuto is defending well.
Bangsit has the hooks in. Kakuto is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Bangsit is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kakuto knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kakuto for a finish.
Kakuto tries to escape but Bangsit has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T7##SUB2#
Bangsit is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Kakuto taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Bangsit.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andy Bangsit!
In defeat, Tsuyoi Kakuto stepped up to the mic, saying 'KyÅ wa watashi ga katenaito kami wa watashi ni itta (God Told Me I cannot Win today) '. |
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Event:
CWC 248
Date: Aug 15, 2021 |
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 15 wins and 14 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Charley Hanagan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Hanagan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kakuto manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kakuto (0) vs (2) Hanagan
Hanagan content to stall in guard here.
Kakuto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hanagan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kakuto wants to sweep but no luck.
Kakuto is working hard here to advance position.
Kakuto being controlled here, momentarily.
Kakuto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kakuto is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Canucks Combat Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanagan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hanagan preventing the sweep.
Hanagan showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Kakuto looking for a sweep. Not yet Kakuto, not yet.
Hanagan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kakuto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kakuto wants to sweep but no luck.
Hanagan content to stall in guard here.
Kakuto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hanagan is one step ahead there.
Hanagan controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hanagan wants to control from the top but Kakuto keeps moving. #T2#
Kakuto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hanagan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kakuto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (2) vs (2) Hanagan
Hanagan wants to sweep but no luck.
Hanagan is trying to keep Kakuto in close.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hanagan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kakuto controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kakuto trying to move into half guard but instead Hanagan has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (2) vs (4) Hanagan#T3#
Hanagan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kakuto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kakuto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (4) vs (4) Hanagan
Hanagan manages to get to full guard.
Hanagan seems keen to control Kakuto's posture.
Let's hope that Hanagan has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kakuto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hanagan is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Kakuto won't allow Hanagan to sweep him here.
Hanagan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (4) vs (6) Hanagan#SUB#
Kakuto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kakuto 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.
Hanagan is pushing down on Kakuto's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kakuto is fighting to maintain full guard but Hanagan has managed to sneak the leg through.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform me that Hanagan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kakuto tries to get to full guard but Hanagan has control of the leg.
Kakuto is not content to let Hanagan control the position.#T5#
Hanagan uses his free foot to push down on Kakuto's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kakuto. Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (4) vs (9) Hanagan
Hanagan wants to take Kakuto's back but he can't do it this time.
Kakuto is desperately trying to improve his position but Hanagan has a good base and remains in mount.
Hanagan tries to control but Kakuto wriggling away.
Hanagan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kakuto slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hanagan prevents Kakuto from improving his position.#T6#
Hanagan wants to pass the guard but Kakuto is defending well.
Hanagan passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (4) vs (12) Hanagan
Hanagan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kakuto sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hanagan is trying to control the action in half guard but Kakuto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kakuto tries to get to full guard but Hanagan has control of the leg.
Hanagan moves into full mount! Kakuto won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (4) vs (15) Hanagan
Kakuto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hanagan trying to control but Kakuto is having none of it.
Kakuto is trying to reverse the position but instead Hanagan has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Kakuto (4) vs (18) Hanagan#T7##SUB2#
Kakuto is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Hanagan gets his way!
Hanagan is trying to stick to Kakuto's back but Kakuto is turning into Hanagan. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hanagan's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kakuto. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (6) vs (18) Hanagan
Hanagan 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.
Hanagan trying to control the position.
Hanagan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kakuto's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (6) vs (20) Hanagan
Hanagan preventing the sweep.
Kakuto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hanagan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (8) vs (20) Hanagan
Hanagan working a defensive guard but Kakuto passes into half guard.
#T8#
Kakuto prevents Hanagan from improving his position.
Kakuto is keen to just control but Hanagan is a slippery customer.
Hanagan tries to roll over but Kakuto keeps him under control.
Hanagan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kakuto is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hanagan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kakuto postures up.
Hanagan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kakuto puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T9#
Hanagan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kakuto's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kakuto's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kakuto (8) vs (24) Hanagan
Kakuto tries to roll but Hanagan sticks to his back.
Hanagan just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Kakuto staying busy and making it hard for Hanagan to control.
Hanagan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kakuto haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kakuto is in bad spot here.
Hanagan biding his time, looking for the opening.
Will Hanagan go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Kakuto tries to escape the position.
#T10##SUB2#
Hanagan has his arm under Kakuto's chin here. Game over son! Hanagan squeezes tightly and Kakuto is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Charley Hanagan!
During a confident post fight interview, Charley Hanagan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Tsuyoi Kakuto stepped up to the mic, saying 'KyÅ wa watashi ga katenaito kami wa watashi ni itta (God Told Me I cannot Win today) '. |
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Event:
CACC 246
Date: Aug 08, 2021 |
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 15 wins and 13 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 12 losses; Steel Grappler!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Paul Gruel.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Kakuto scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kakuto (2) vs (0) Grappler
Grappler tries to get to full guard but Kakuto has control of the leg.
Kakuto wants to free his trapped foot but Grappler is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Grappler tries to roll over but Kakuto keeps him under control.
Grappler is not content to let Kakuto control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuto tries to pass to full mount but Grappler defends it. #T1##SUB#
Kakuto is trying to work for a kimura but Grappler is defending well.
Kakuto prevents Grappler from improving his position.
Grappler keeping hold of Kakuto's head, controlling as best he can. #T2#
Kakuto trying to control from half guard but Grappler is working away.
Grappler keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T3#
Grappler's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Kakuto is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Grappler to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Grappler controlling the position.#T4#
Grappler is looking to sweep but instead, Kakuto has passed into half guard.
Kakuto prevents Grappler from improving his position.
Kakuto is looking to take a break and control but Grappler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kakuto wants to advance to full mount but Grappler doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Grappler looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Kakuto slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Grappler wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T6#
Grappler is continuing to stall.
Grappler wants to sweep but no luck.
Grappler trying to control the position.
#T7#
Kakuto stopping the sweep attempt from Grappler.
Kakuto controlling from the top position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Grappler is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T8#
Grappler keeping moving, preventing Kakuto from controlling successfully.
Kakuto looking to sit in guard and control but Grappler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (2) vs (2) Grappler#T9#
Kakuto wants to hit a sweep here but Grappler passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kakuto there! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (2) vs (5) Grappler
Kakuto keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kakuto is working hard here to advance position.
Kakuto tries to improve his position but instead Grappler has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kakuto (2) vs (8) Grappler
Kakuto is trying to break free.
Grappler biding his time, looking for the opening.
Kakuto can't escape the position.
Kakuto manages to reverse the position and now he's in Grappler's guard. Nice work there by Kakuto.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (4) vs (8) Grappler
Grappler keeping moving, preventing Kakuto from controlling successfully. #T10#
Grappler is pulling down on Kakuto's head to control his posture.
Kakuto content to stall in guard here. #T11#
Grappler has control of Kakuto's left arm, preventing Kakuto from doing any damage.
Kakuto is stalling in the full guard.
Grappler has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kakuto has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (7) vs (8) Grappler#T12#
Grappler stops Kakuto from passing to mount.
Grappler is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kakuto off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kakuto (7) vs (12) Grappler
I really don't envy Kakuto right now.
Kakuto is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Canucks Combat Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T13#
Kakuto is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Grappler.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kakuto is trying to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Grappler controlling the positon.
Kakuto can't escape the position.
Will Grappler go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Grappler keeps control of the position as Kakuto tries to break free.
#T14#
Grappler just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Kakuto manages to reverse the position and now he's in Grappler's guard. Nice work there by Kakuto.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (9) vs (12) Grappler
Grappler pulls Kakuto in close to prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kakuto wants to pass the guard but Grappler is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grappler wins on points by 12 to 9.
Steel Grappler tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
The defeated Tsuyoi Kakuto had this to say: 'KyÅ wa watashi ga katenaito kami wa watashi ni itta (God Told Me I cannot Win today) '. |
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Event:
CWC 237
Date: Aug 01, 2021 |
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 14 wins and 13 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Vitaly Doom!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Doom closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Kakuto has clasped his hands together around Doom's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kakuto (4) vs (0) Doom
Doom is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Kakuto wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Doom, who protects the arm well.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kakuto looking to control but instead Doom has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuto prevents Doom from improving his position.
Doom told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Doom is not content to let Kakuto control the position.#T1#
Doom has his hands clasped together around Kakuto's back. He's all about the action.
Doom trying to control from the bottom.
Kakuto works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (7) vs (0) Doom
Doom sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T2#
Doom regains full guard. Nicely done.
Doom is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kakuto is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kakuto trying to control but Doom is working from the bottom. #T3#
Doom wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kakuto controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kakuto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Doom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kakuto is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Canucks Combat Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T4#
Doom looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Doom has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kakuto slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kakuto has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T5#
Doom trying to keep a closed guard but Kakuto is proving a slippery customer.
Doom trying to control the position here. #T6#
Doom looking for a sweep. Not yet Doom, not yet.
Doom has Kakuto pulled in close to control his posture.
Kakuto showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kakuto wants to pass the guard but Doom is keeping the position.#T7#
Doom is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Doom wants to sweep here but Kakuto controlling him for the moment.
Kakuto controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T8#
Kakuto won't allow Doom to sweep him here.
Doom trying to control the position.
Kakuto passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (10) vs (0) Doom
Doom struggling a bit here.#T9#
Kakuto tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Doom wants to control but Kakuto postures up.
Doom is trying to improve his position.
Doom wants to control but Kakuto postures up.#T10##SUB#
Kakuto looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Doom regains half guard.
Doom trying to control but Kakuto postures up.
Doom might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kakuto haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T11#
Kakuto looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Doom is concentrating on defense, preventing Kakuto from advancing position.
Kakuto trying to control from Doom's half guard. Doom has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Doom is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T12##SUB2#
Doom has his foot on Kakuto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kakuto works his way back into a safe position though.
Doom lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (10) vs (2) Doom
Kakuto tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Kakuto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Kakuto has an active guard here but Doom has managed to pass into half guard.
Kakuto is pressing down on Doom's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Doom content to stall in guard here. #T13#
Kakuto wants to sweep here but Doom controlling him for the moment.
Doom looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kakuto 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.
Doom is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kakuto looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T14#
Doom controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Doom looking to pass the guard.
Doom passes Kakuto's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kakuto is trying to get back to full guard.
Kakuto gets full guard.
Kakuto wants to sweep here but Doom controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kakuto is working hard here to advance position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kakuto takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Tsuyoi Kakuto made sure he mentioned Knock Out Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
CWC 223
Date: Jul 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 16 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 12 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kakuto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Jello manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kakuto on his heels. He'll look to pass Kakuto's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (0) Kakuto
Jello stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kakuto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jello works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kakuto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kakuto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jello looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jello sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kakuto's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuto gets full guard.
Kakuto 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.
Jello showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jello wants to pass the guard but Kakuto is keeping the position.
Kakuto can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jello controls the pace.
Jello works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kakuto manages to get to full guard.
Jello 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.
Kakuto looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jello puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T2#
Jello trying to pass the guard but Kakuto defending well.
Kakuto gets back to full guard.
Kakuto has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jello has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (5) vs (0) Kakuto
Kakuto is trying to get back to half guard.
Jello wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kakuto keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kakuto is trying to improve his position.
Jello advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (7) vs (0) Kakuto
Kakuto manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kakuto felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kakuto is refusing to be controlled, as Jello sits in half guard. #T3#
Jello passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (10) vs (0) Kakuto
Jello can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kakuto is looking to escape.
Kakuto working to try and regain half guard.
Jello can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kakuto is looking to escape.
Kakuto is working to get back to half guard.
Jello sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jello trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Jello controlling the position easily from mount.
Kakuto is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jello controlling the pace for now.
Kakuto is working to get back to half guard.
Jello content just to control the position here.
Kakuto is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T5#
Jello moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Jello (13) vs (0) Kakuto
Kakuto tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Jello wants to control the pace but Kakuto is squirming around nicely.
Kakuto is looking to improve his position but Jello isn't that keen on the idea.
Kakuto sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kakuto is not content to let Jello control the position.
Still in half guard, Jello seems content to control.
Kakuto gets full guard.#SUB2#
Kakuto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jello doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jello manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kakuto keeping moving, preventing Jello from controlling successfully. #T6#
Jello wants to pass the guard but Kakuto is keeping the position.
Kakuto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jello is pushing down on Kakuto's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kakuto is fighting to maintain full guard but Jello has managed to sneak the leg through.
Well, if Jello is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight
I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza
Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB2#
Kakuto actively working from the bottom here.
Jello prevents Kakuto from improving his position.
Kakuto is refusing to be controlled, as Jello sits in half guard. #T7#
Jello is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kakuto wants to get back to full guard.
Jello passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kakuto! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (16) vs (0) Kakuto
Jello can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kakuto is looking to escape.
Kakuto gets back to half guard.
Jello moves into full mount! Kakuto won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (19) vs (0) Kakuto
Jello moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Jello (22) vs (0) Kakuto
Kakuto tries to escape but Jello has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Jello struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T8##SUB#
Jello looking for the choke but no joy.
Jello tries to get the hooks in deep but Kakuto pushed the leg off.
Jello has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kakuto's body.
Jello is looking to control Kakuto but Kakuto is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
Jello is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Jello is hanging on to Kakuto's back as he tries to escape.
Kakuto manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jello's guard. Nice work there by Kakuto.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (22) vs (2) Kakuto
Jello wants to hit a sweep here but Kakuto passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jello there! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (22) vs (5) Kakuto#T9#
Kakuto controlling from the full mount.
Kakuto prevents Jello from getting the reversal.
Kakuto wants to control the pace but Jello is squirming around nicely.
Jello manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jello tries to get to full guard but Kakuto has control of the leg. #T10#
Jello is trying to maintain the position but Kakuto is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Kakuto wants to work for an arm triangle but Jello is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jello trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jello manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kakuto looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jello wants to sweep here but Kakuto controlling him for the moment. #T11##SUB#
Jello working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kakuto has passed into half guard!
Jello has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kakuto is working away from the top position though.
Kakuto trying to control the action but Jello is working from the bottom. #T12#
Jello is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jello is pressing down on Kakuto's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jello is trying to control the position but Kakuto postures up.
Jello pulls Kakuto in close to his closed guard and prevents Kakuto from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jello wants to control the position but Kakuto says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Jello is pressing down on Kakuto's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T13#
Kakuto preventing the sweep.
Jello trying to keep a closed guard but Kakuto is proving a slippery customer.
Jello wants to sweep here but Kakuto controlling him for the moment.
Jello keeping moving, preventing Kakuto from controlling successfully.
Jello pulls Kakuto in to control the position.
Jello wants to hit a sweep here but Kakuto passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jello there! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (22) vs (8) Kakuto
Kakuto looking to control and managing it successfully. #T14#
Jello is trying desperately to improve position.
Jello manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jello is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 22 to 8.
After winning the bout, Moldy Jello thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Tsuyoi Kakuto was interviewed post fight and said 'KyÅ wa watashi ga katenaito kami wa watashi ni itta (God Told Me I cannot Win today) '. |
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Event:
CACC 216
Date: Jun 27, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 6 losses; Andy Shifter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 11 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kakuto closes the distance and clinches up with Shifter, looking for a takedown. Kakuto pushes Shifter against the cage but Shifter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shifter tries to clinch up but Kakuto circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Shifter clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Kakuto decides to pull guard.
Shifter really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Shifter avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kakuto looking for a sweep. Not yet Kakuto, not yet.
Shifter's corner is telling him to maintain position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kakuto is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shifter (0) vs (2) Kakuto
Kakuto stopping the sweep attempt from Shifter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Kakuto being controlled here momentarily.
Kakuto preventing the sweep.
Shifter is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
Shifter lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shifter (2) vs (2) Kakuto
Kakuto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shifter's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shifter (2) vs (4) Kakuto
Shifter is trying to control the position but Kakuto postures up.
Shifter bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kakuto's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shifter (4) vs (4) Kakuto
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kakuto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shifter's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shifter (4) vs (6) Kakuto
Kakuto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shifter is keeping the position for now.
Shifter pulls Kakuto in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Kakuto stopping the sweep attempt from Shifter.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Shifter holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Kakuto drops back, looking for a kneebar! Shifter looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Shifter looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Shifter! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Shifter (8) vs (6) Kakuto
Kakuto has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Kakuto is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Shifter controlling the position.
Kakuto is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kakuto manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kakuto wants to sweep but Shifter has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Shifter (11) vs (6) Kakuto
Kakuto is looking to reverse the position.
Shifter taking a breather here.
Kakuto tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T5#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Kakuto manages to get back to half guard.
Kakuto is looking to improve his position.
Shifter takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kakuto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kakuto keeps trying to improve his position.#T6##SUB2#
Kakuto looking for subs from the bottom but Shifter mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Shifter (14) vs (6) Kakuto
Shifter controlling the pace for now.
Kakuto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kakuto looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Shifter (17) vs (6) Kakuto
Shifter keeps control of the position as Kakuto tries to break free.
#T7#
Kakuto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Shifter biding his time, looking for the opening.
Kakuto is trying to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shifter controls the action.
Kakuto tries to roll but Shifter sticks to his back.
Kakuto is still trying to improve position.#T8#
Kakuto breaks Shifter's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shifter (17) vs (8) Kakuto
Shifter is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Shifter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kakuto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shifter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shifter pulls Kakuto in close to prevent any damage. #T9#
Kakuto tries to free his leg and advance position but Shifter is retaining full guard.
Kakuto passes Shifter's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Shifter keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Shifter is pressing down on Kakuto's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T10#
Shifter can't keep his opponent in guard - Kakuto advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Shifter is controlling Kakuto's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Shifter trying to control but Kakuto postures up.
Shifter is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Kakuto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shifter does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T11#
Shifter is controlling Kakuto's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kakuto wants to pass the guard but Shifter is defending well. #SUB2#
Kakuto looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T12#
Shifter trying to control from the bottom.
#T13#
Kakuto wants to pass the guard but Shifter is defending well.
Shifter keeping hold of Kakuto's head, controlling as best he can.
Shifter tries to get to full guard but Kakuto has control of the leg.
Kakuto is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T14#
Shifter desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Shifter tries to roll over but Kakuto keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shifter is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shifter takes the fight on points by 17 to 8.
Andy Shifter thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Tsuyoi Kakuto stepped up to the mic, saying 'KyÅ wa watashi ga katenaito kami wa watashi ni itta (God Told Me I cannot Win today) '. |
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Event:
CACC MacGowan vs Gracie
Date: Jun 13, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Charley Hanagan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 11 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hanagan leaves Kakuto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Hanagan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kakuto was covering up waiting for the punch and Hanagan finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hanagan (2) vs (0) Kakuto
Kakuto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hanagan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kakuto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hanagan is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanagan wants to pass the guard but Kakuto is keeping the position.
Kakuto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hanagan advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hanagan (5) vs (0) Kakuto
Kakuto is trying to get back to half guard.#T1##SUB#
Hanagan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kakuto has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Hanagan tries to advance to mount but Kakuto denies him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanagan happy to just control the position for now.
Kakuto is looking to reverse the position.
Kakuto is still trying to improve position.
We've been hearing good reports from Hanagan'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.
Hanagan has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kakuto! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hanagan (7) vs (0) Kakuto
Hanagan prevents Kakuto from getting the reversal.
Hanagan controlling his opponent.
Kakuto is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hanagan trying to control but Kakuto is having none of it. #T2#
Kakuto tries to reverse the position but Hanagan maintains control.
Hanagan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kakuto is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hanagan controlling the position easily from mount.
Kakuto is working to get back to half guard.
Hanagan controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Kakuto can't escape the position.
Kakuto slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hanagan trying to control from half guard but Kakuto is working away.
Kakuto wants to get back to full guard.
Hanagan wants to take a breather but Kakuto is having none of it.
Kakuto gets full guard.
Hanagan wants to control from the top but Kakuto keeps moving. #SUB2#
Hanagan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hanagan trying to control but Kakuto is working from the bottom.
Kakuto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hanagan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanagan (7) vs (2) Kakuto
Hanagan is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
Hanagan wants to sweep but no luck.
Hanagan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kakuto is looking to advance position but Hanagan has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hanagan (11) vs (2) Kakuto
Hanagan controlling the pace for now.
Hanagan pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T5#
Kakuto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kakuto 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: Hanagan (11) vs (4) Kakuto
Hanagan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hanagan is trying to keep Kakuto in close.
Hanagan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kakuto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hanagan is keeping the position for now.
Hanagan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T6#
Hanagan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hanagan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hanagan working a defensive guard but Kakuto manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hanagan (11) vs (7) Kakuto
Hanagan trying to control but Kakuto flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hanagan (11) vs (10) Kakuto
Hanagan prevents Kakuto from getting a body triangle.#T7#
Hanagan is really stuck here.
Kakuto tries to get the hooks in deep but Hanagan pushed the leg off.
Hanagan trying to control the position but Kakuto manages to sink in the hooks.
I really don't envy Hanagan right now.
#T8#
Kakuto struggling to keep hold of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanagan is really stuck here.
What can Hanagan do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Hanagan staying busy and making it hard for Kakuto to control.
Hanagan just trying to survive but Kakuto is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kakuto is trying to stick to Hanagan's back but Hanagan is turning into Kakuto. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kakuto's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hanagan. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanagan (13) vs (10) Kakuto
Kakuto wants to sweep here but Hanagan controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Hanagan has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Kakuto to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Hanagan is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Kakuto pulls down on the head and he's put Hanagan to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tsuyoi Kakuto!
After the big win, Tsuyoi Kakuto made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Knock Out Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Charley Hanagan was interviewed post fight and said 'HOLY SHIT MAKE THE VOICES FUCKING GO AWAY!!!'. |
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Event:
CACC 202: Pavlov vs Archer II
Date: May 30, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Carl Moore! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 11 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Moore tries to clinch but Kakuto moves away #TD2#
and Kakuto counters with a nice double leg into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Moore (0) vs (2) Kakuto
Kakuto told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Moore tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Moore has Kakuto pulled in close to control his posture.
Moore is trying to keep Kakuto in close.
Moore tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore trying to control the position.
Moore is really struggling to control Kakuto but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T1#
Kakuto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moore swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kakuto trying to control the position from guard on top but Moore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moore wants to sweep here but Kakuto controlling him for the moment.
Kakuto advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Moore (0) vs (5) Kakuto#SUB2#
Kakuto is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Moore is trying to escape and Kakuto transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Moore is forced to tap! Nice work there by Kakuto! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tsuyoi Kakuto!
After the big win, Tsuyoi Kakuto made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Knock Out Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
CACC 194: Jiurgite vs Kakuto 2
Date: May 02, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 8 losses; Ze Jiurgite! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 10 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kakuto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jiurgite defends it nicely.
Jiurgite feinted with a counter takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kakuto.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kakuto.
Ze Jiurgite has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tsuyoi Kakuto.#CL#
Jiurgite rushes Kakuto and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Jiurgite looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiurgite prevents the takedown attempt.
Kakuto is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jiurgite is defending well.#TD#
Jiurgite lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jiurgite (2) vs (0) Kakuto#T1#
Jiurgite is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (5) vs (0) Kakuto
Jiurgite pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Kakuto is trying to escape the mount.
Jiurgite is trying to take his opponent's back.
Jiurgite is working hard here to advance position.
Kakuto is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T2#
Kakuto felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kakuto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kakuto is trying to reverse the position but instead Jiurgite has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Jiurgite (8) vs (0) Kakuto
You can see the frustration on Kakuto's face
He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Jiurgite working for a choke but Kakuto is defending well.
Kakuto rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Jiurgite wants to take a breather but Kakuto is having none of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kakuto manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kakuto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jiurgite is one step ahead there. #T3#
Kakuto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jiurgite manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jiurgite (8) vs (2) Kakuto
Jiurgite looking for a sweep. Not yet Jiurgite, not yet.
Kakuto wants to pass the guard but Jiurgite is keeping the position.
Jiurgite trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Jiurgite has his foot on Kakuto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kakuto works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Kakuto won't allow Jiurgite to sweep him here. #SUB#
Jiurgite is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kakuto defends well.
Kakuto wants to control from the top but Jiurgite keeps moving.
Kakuto not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Jiurgite tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jiurgite wants to hit a sweep here but Kakuto passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jiurgite there! Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (8) vs (5) Kakuto
Jiurgite sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T5#
Jiurgite is trying to control but Kakuto passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (8) vs (8) Kakuto
Jiurgite tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kakuto presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jiurgite (8) vs (10) Kakuto
Jiurgite manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jiurgite tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kakuto has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (8) vs (13) Kakuto
Jiurgite is looking to improve his position but Kakuto isn't that keen on the idea.#T6##SUB2#
Kakuto working for a guillotine from mount but Jiurgite is in no mood to give up.
Jiurgite can't escape the position.
Jiurgite 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: Jiurgite (10) vs (13) Kakuto#SUB2#
Kakuto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jiurgite defends it easily.
Kakuto wants to improve his position but instead Jiurgite has moved into half guard.
#T7#
Kakuto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kakuto.
Jiurgite stopping the sweep attempt from Kakuto.#SUB#
Jiurgite thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jiurgite won't allow Kakuto to sweep him here.
Kakuto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jiurgite (10) vs (15) Kakuto
Jiurgite manages to get to full guard.
Jiurgite looking for a sweep. Not yet Jiurgite, not yet. #T8##SUB#
Jiurgite is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kakuto is aware though and is defending well.
Kakuto looking to sit in guard and control but Jiurgite gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jiurgite (12) vs (15) Kakuto
Kakuto looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jiurgite puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kakuto wants to improve his position but Jiurgite is controlling well.
Kakuto is staying active underneath Jiurgite, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jiurgite takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kakuto tries to roll over but Jiurgite keeps him under control.
Kakuto won't allow Jiurgite to pass to mount. #T9#
Jiurgite trying to control from half guard but Kakuto is working away. #SUB#
Jiurgite is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kakuto is just riding it out for now. Jiurgite eventually gives up the hold.
Kakuto gets full guard.
Kakuto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jiurgite is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Kakuto looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jiurgite has picked Kakuto up and slammed him! Kakuto can't keep hold of the triangle and Jiurgite manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (15) vs (15) Kakuto
Kakuto is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kakuto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jiurgite has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (18) vs (15) Kakuto#T10#
Jiurgite wants to control the pace but Kakuto is squirming around nicely.
Jiurgite prevents Kakuto from getting the reversal.
Jiurgite can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kakuto is looking to escape.
Jiurgite seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kakuto is holding on tight.
Kakuto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jiurgite trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jiurgite is looking to work his way around to Kakuto's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Kakuto is trying desperately to improve position.
Jiurgite wants to control the pace but Kakuto is squirming around nicely. #T11#
Kakuto gets back to half guard.
Kakuto is trying to get back to full guard.
Jiurgite is trying to control. Kakuto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kakuto wants to get back to full guard but Jiurgite has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (21) vs (15) Kakuto
Kakuto is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jiurgite tries to control but Kakuto wriggling away. #SUB#
Jiurgite has control of Kakuto's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kakuto regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kakuto is looking to get to half guard.
Kakuto is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T12##SUB#
Jiurgite working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Kakuto is working to get back to half guard.
Jiurgite moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Jiurgite (24) vs (15) Kakuto#SUB#
Jiurgite looking for the RNC.
You can see the frustration on Kakuto's face
He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Jiurgite has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Jiurgite has the hooks in. Kakuto is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T13#
Jiurgite is riding his opponent, not letting Kakuto buck him off.
Kakuto is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Jiurgite working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Jiurgite controlling well, preventing Kakuto from escaping the position.
Kakuto rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kakuto tries to roll over but Jiurgite keeps him under control.#SUB#
Jiurgite is trying to work for a kimura but Kakuto is defending well.
Jiurgite prevents Kakuto from improving his position.#T14#
Jiurgite controlling the action here.
Kakuto is looking to improve his position.
Jiurgite is looking to advance position but Kakuto won't allow it.
Jiurgite wants to take a breather but Kakuto is having none of it.
Kakuto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Kakuto has his foot on Jiurgite's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jiurgite works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Kakuto has his foot on Jiurgite's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jiurgite works his way back into a safe position though.
Jiurgite is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kakuto keeping moving, preventing Jiurgite from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jiurgite takes the fight on points by 24 to 15.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ze Jiurgite made sure he mentioned CHURCH OF ZOIDBERG - FEEBLE FIGHTWEAR, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
The defeated Tsuyoi Kakuto had this to say: 'KyÅ wa watashi ga katenaito kami wa watashi ni itta (God Told Me I cannot Win today) '. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Kakuto looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dungey!
Dungey's coaches at whitey's gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Dungey wants to get back to his feet.#SU2#
Kakuto decides to stand up, so the ref orders Dungey to his feet. #TD2#
Kakuto drives through with a takedown into Dungey's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Kakuto gets to his feet. Dungey looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Kakuto shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dungey napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kakuto prevents Dungey from escaping the position.#T1##SU2#
Kakuto stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD2#
Kakuto closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kakuto lands in his opponent's guard.
Dungey has his feet on Kakuto's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Dungey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kakuto. #T2##TD2#
Kakuto shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Kakuto postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Dungey to stand up. #TD2#
Kakuto shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2#
Kakuto gets to his feet. Dungey looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Kakuto drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SU2#
Kakuto decides to stand back up. #T3##TD2#
Kakuto shoots in and gets a takedown into Dungey's guard.#SU2#
Kakuto stands and steps away. Dungey gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dungey enables Kakuto to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dungey manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SU2#
Dungey is working an open guard so Kakuto takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Kakuto shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kakuto showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Kakuto postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Dungey to stand up. #T4#
Kakuto misses with a takedown attempt
and Dungey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kakuto fails to land the takedown.
Eric Dungey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tsuyoi Kakuto.#TD2#
Dungey gets caught flat footed, as Kakuto shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dungey is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD2#
Kakuto pulls guard effortlessly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tsuyoi Kakuto will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Kakuto shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dungey's guard.#SU2#
Kakuto stands up and waves to Dungey to follow him. #TD2#
Kakuto closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dungey quickly recovers to half guard.#SU2#
Kakuto escapes and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dungey as he jumps to the side.
Dungey looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tsuyoi Kakuto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Kakuto changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dungey looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dungey throws Kakuto to one side and escapes!#T1#
Dungey stuffs the takedown attempt from Kakuto. Kakuto gets slowly back to his feet.
Dungey stuffs the takedown.
Eric Dungey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tsuyoi Kakuto.
Kakuto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dungey sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kakuto somewhat.#TD2#
Kakuto shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dungey's guard.#T2##SU2#
Dungey is working an open guard so Kakuto takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kakuto has a takedown stuffed.
Kakuto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dungey connects with a nice looking jab.
Dungey is looking to score with low kicks.#T3#
Kakuto with a poor takedown
and Dungey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Tsuyoi Kakuto has been cut.
Kakuto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dungey sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kakuto somewhat.
Dungey was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kakuto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kakuto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dungey sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kakuto somewhat.
Kakuto fails with the takedown.#T4#
Dungey defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kakuto.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kakuto is defended easily by Dungey.
Dungey throws a jab when Kakuto was well out of range.#TD2#
Kakuto shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kakuto showed some decent athleticism there. #SU2#
Kakuto stands up from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Dungey dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tsuyoi Kakuto's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Kakuto shoots and misses
and Dungey counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #TD2#
Kakuto drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dungey explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Kakuto misses with a takedown attempt
and Dungey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Kakuto dives in and scores a takedown into Dungey's guard.
Dungey is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Kakuto dives into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#REVR##SU2#
Kakuto stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T1##TD2#
Dungey gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kakuto to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SU2#
Kakuto stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kakuto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dungey counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Eric Dungey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tsuyoi Kakuto.#T2#
Kakuto misses with a takedown attempt - Dungey sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dungey swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kakuto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dungey.#TD2#
Kakuto manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dungey on his heels. He'll look to pass Dungey's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Kakuto gets to his feet - Dungey follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Kakuto shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Kakuto stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Dungey to get to his feet. #T3#
Kakuto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kakuto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kakuto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dungey avoids it really well and circles away.
Kakuto fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Kakuto scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T4##SU2#
Kakuto stands up. #TD2#
Kakuto looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dungey!#SU2#
Kakuto decides to stand back up.
Dungey keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dungey fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kakuto just manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Eric Dungey.
I think Dungey has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Dungey!
Eric Dungey thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Tsuyoi Kakuto stepped up to the mic, saying 'KyÅ wa watashi ga katenaito kami wa watashi ni itta (God Told Me I cannot Win today) '. |
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Event:
KOM Light Heavyweight SF
Date: Apr 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Kakuto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kakuto fails with a takedown attempt.
Jospin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've been informed that Jospin has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kakuto dives in and grabs Jospin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jospin pushes down on Kakuto's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tsuyoi Kakuto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jospin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Henri Jospin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jospin misses with a wild body shot.
Kakuto throws a big counter combination but Jospin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nice sprawl there from Jospin as Kakuto shoots in.
A little jabbing left from Jospin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kakuto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Jospin misses.
Kakuto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jospin avoids it really well and circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jospin. #T1#
Jospin throws a push kick but Kakuto slaps the foot to one side.
Jospin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jospin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD#
Kakuto closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jospin quickly recovers to half guard.
Jospin manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Kakuto keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Jospin looking to throw knees to the head but Kakuto is blocking nicely.
Our sources have told us that Kakuto has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Kakuto is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jospin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jospin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT2#It looks like Tsuyoi Kakuto has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left hand lands to the body for Jospin.
Jospin swings wildly with an uppercut but Kakuto uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Jospin fails to land. #T2##BC2#
Jospin breaks the clinch.
Kakuto moves out of range of the strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kakuto.
Jospin tries to work over Kakuto's front leg with a kick but Kakuto checks it.
Jospin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kakuto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jospin but Jospin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jospin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kakuto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jospin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jospin jabs Kakuto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
No joy there for Jospin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jospin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A slow jab from Jospin misses its intended target.
Kakuto is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Kakuto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jospin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kakuto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jospin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kakuto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kakuto shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice takedown defense from Jospin. No joy for Kakuto on that attempt.
Jospin misses with a hook.
Kakuto fails with the takedown.
Jospin tries to work over Kakuto's front leg with a kick but Kakuto checks it.
Jospin misses with a straight right.
Kakuto shoots in for a double leg but Jospin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Kakuto looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jospin kicks off Kakuto and gets to his feet. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kakuto changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jospin tries to avoid it but Kakuto manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jospin to the ground. Jospin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kakuto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A bone on bone clash there as Kakuto blocks the leg kick.
Kakuto shoots for a double leg takedown but Jospin sprawls well. He's pushed Kakuto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jospin works the jab nicely.
Jospin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kakuto shoots in for a takedown but Jospin shows good takedown defense.
Jospin appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jospin lands with a shot to the body.
Jospin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Jospin there.
Jospin cracks Kakuto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Henri Jospin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kakuto shoots for a double leg takedown but Jospin sprawls well. He's pushed Kakuto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jospin feints a counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henri Jospin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tsuyoi Kakuto's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Kakuto feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jospin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kakuto manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Jospin wants to control from the top but Kakuto keeps moving.
Kakuto wants to get back to his feet but Jospin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kakuto keeping moving, preventing Jospin from controlling successfully.
Jospin passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jospin taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jospin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kakuto keeps working.
Kakuto wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jospin wants to control but Kakuto is keeping him busy.
Henri Jospin has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Kakuto wants to get back to his feet but Jospin drags him back down.
Jospin moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kakuto is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Jospin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kakuto keeps working.
Kakuto is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jospin asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Jospin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jospin controlling the position.
Kakuto tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Jospin tries to control but Kakuto wriggling away.
Kakuto is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Jospin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kakuto is looking to escape.
Kakuto is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Jospin looking to control but Kakuto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kakuto trying desperately to get to his feet.
#T3#
Jospin tries to control but Kakuto wriggling away.
Kakuto squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
#ES#
Kakuto somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jospin.
Kakuto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jospin's waist but Jospin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kakuto off to one side.
An inside leg kick lands from Jospin.
Jospin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jospin misses with a wild body shot.
Kakuto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jospin is fending him off so far but Kakuto persists. Nope, Jospin circles away and we're back to standing.
Jospin lunges at Kakuto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kakuto's hand.
Tsuyoi Kakuto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jospin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kakuto on the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Jospin. Those never looked like landing. #T4#
Jospin misses with a head kick.
Jospin lands a leg kick that knocks Kakuto off balance momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jospin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jospin misses the jab.
Kakuto has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jospin.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kakuto or perhaps it was just good defense by Jospin, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tsuyoi Kakuto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jospin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jospin misses the jab.
Nice sprawl there from Jospin as Kakuto shoots in.
Jospin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jospin throws a hook to the side of Kakuto's head but Kakuto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kakuto throws a big counter combination but Jospin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kakuto moves away from the strike by Jospin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henri Jospin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tsuyoi Kakuto's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jospin missing with a left hand there. Kakuto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kakuto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Jospin to counter with a crisp jab.
Kakuto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jospin is fending him off so far but Kakuto persists. Nope, Jospin circles away and we're back to standing.
Kakuto checks the leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Jospin there.
Kakuto has his takedown stuffed
and Jospin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tsuyoi Kakuto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kakuto with a poor takedown
and Jospin counters with an outside leg kick.
Kakuto is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jospin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jospin misses with a straight right.
Jospin throws a hook but Kakuto avoids it easily.
Jospin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kakuto takes a kick to the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jospin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Jospin. That's going to slow Kakuto down.
Kakuto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jospin can pounce on him.
Kakuto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jospin finds it's way round the side to connect with Kakuto's head. #TD#
Jospin gets caught napping as Kakuto dives in and scores a takedown. Jospin manages to retain guard.
Jospin wants to control the position but Kakuto says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Kakuto passes into side control, despite Jospin's attempt to control the position.
Jospin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kakuto off and has taken his back!
Kakuto trying to get back to his feet but Jospin is in full control for now.
Will Jospin go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jospin trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kakuto doesn't escape.
Kakuto wants to get back to his feet.
Jospin trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Jospin throwing sloppy strikes.
Kakuto is trying to get back to his feet but Jospin has full control of the position and if anything, Kakuto has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Jospin has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kakuto's body.
Kakuto is trying to stand back up.
I would not like to be Kakuto right now.
#T3#
Kakuto is trying to stand back up.
Kakuto trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Tsuyoi Kakuto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Kakuto looking very determined here, making life difficult for Jospin.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kakuto trying to get back to his feet but Jospin is in full control for now.
Will Jospin go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Kakuto is trying to stand back up.
Jospin is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Kakuto is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jospin is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Jospin struggling to keep hold of the position.
Jospin keeps control of the position easily here as Kakuto tries to buck him off.
Kakuto is trying to get back to his feet but Jospin has full control of the position and if anything, Kakuto has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henri Jospin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jospin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henri Jospin!
Henri Jospin really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Knock Out Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
The defeated Tsuyoi Kakuto had this to say: 'KyÅ wa watashi ga katenaito kami wa watashi ni itta (God Told Me I cannot Win today) '. |
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Event:
MMMA Kings of Madness 12(LHW)
Date: Mar 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for Kakuto on that attempt. #TD#
Jackson tries to sprawl but Kakuto drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kakuto prevents Jackson from improving his position.#SUB2#
Jackson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kakuto pulls his head out easily.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SU#
Kakuto stands up and beckons Jackson to join him on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuto fails with the takedown.#TD#
Kakuto closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T1#
Kakuto seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#SUB2#
Jackson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Jackson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.#SU#
Kakuto decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Jackson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kakuto.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tsuyoi Kakuto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kakuto under the eye.#T2#
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Kakuto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD#
Kakuto fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jackson sprawls well initially but Kakuto persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Jackson with the active half guard here but Kakuto passes nicely into side control.
Jackson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jackson manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Jackson is looking for a triangle here but Kakuto uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Jackson is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Jackson keeps trying to improve his position.
Jackson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kakuto's best efforts.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Kakuto is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Kakuto moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Jackson.
Jackson looking for a sweep but Kakuto has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Jackson working to try and regain half guard.
#T4#
Jackson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SU#
Kakuto gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!#TD#
Kakuto changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jackson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kakuto gets to mount! Jackson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Jackson working to try and regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tsuyoi Kakuto dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Kakuto fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jackson to the ground. Kakuto is now in Jackson's guard.#SU#
Kakuto stands up and waves to Jackson to follow him. #TD#
Kakuto shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jackson is trying to defend but Kakuto finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuto tries to stand but can't do so whilst Jackson controls his leg. #SU#
Kakuto decides to stand up. #T1#
Kakuto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jackson avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Kakuto fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jackson sprawls well initially but Kakuto persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jackson gets full guard.#SUB2#
Jackson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kakuto stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.#T2#
Jackson wants to hit a sweep here but Kakuto passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jackson there!
Jackson working to try and regain half guard.
Tsuyoi Kakuto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson gets back to half guard.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Kakuto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jackson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kakuto has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Jackson can't escape the position.
#T3##SU#
Kakuto stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Kakuto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Kakuto moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Kakuto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kakuto shoots in but no luck this time.
Kakuto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jackson is fending him off so far but Kakuto persists. Nope, Jackson circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson throws out a counter right but Kakuto avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tsuyoi Kakuto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kakuto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kakuto or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson, which made it look bad. #T4#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kakuto.
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jackson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kakuto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackson defends it nicely.
Tsuyoi Kakuto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kakuto with a poor takedown
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kakuto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jackson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tsuyoi Kakuto dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Kakuto shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kakuto has his takedown stuffed
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Kakuto shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Kakuto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tsuyoi Kakuto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kakuto is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kakuto with a poor takedown
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Kakuto tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jackson defends well and Kakuto ends up having to push Jackson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jackson working aggressively here.
#TD#
Kakuto jumps guard and drags Jackson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T1#
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackson is in close to Kakuto's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kakuto is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jackson is controlling him. #SUB2#
Jackson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jackson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kakuto wants to stand up but Jackson is controlling him.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kakuto is keeping the position for now.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kakuto is looking to stand up but Jackson isn't so interested in that idea. #ES#
Kakuto has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jackson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Jackson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kakuto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kakuto somewhat.#T2#
Kakuto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jackson avoids it really well and circles away.
Jackson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kakuto.
Kakuto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tsuyoi Kakuto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kakuto misses with a takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kakuto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A nice side step and Jackson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kamden Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Jackson leaves Kakuto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kakuto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jackson circles away.
Jackson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kakuto shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Kakuto closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jackson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kakuto presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Jackson is desperately trying to improve his position but Kakuto has a good base and remains in mount.
Tsuyoi Kakuto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Jackson regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jackson manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Kakuto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jackson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kakuto has managed to get both his arms back between Jackson's legs - danger averted.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck. #SU#
Kakuto gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jackson lands a really nice looking cross but Kakuto seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kakuto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jackson throws out a counter right but Kakuto avoids it with no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kamden Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kakuto has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tsuyoi Kakuto!
Tsuyoi Kakuto very nearly forgot to thank Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Kamden Jackson was interviewed post fight and said 'The loss is tough, but I will come back stronger!'. |
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Event:
MMMA Kings of Madness 6 (LHW)
Date: Feb 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Kakuto with a poor takedown
and Rabbitte counters with a left and a right that stings Kakuto.
Kakuto takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rabbitte throws a sloppy head kick and Kakuto moves out of range easily.
We've been told by Kakuto's head coaches at Canucks Combat Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD#
Kakuto fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rabbitte sprawls well initially but Kakuto persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rabbitte manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kakuto shoots in for a double leg but Rabbitte sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rabbitte throws a sloppy head kick and Kakuto moves out of range easily.
Kakuto fails with the takedown.
Rabbitte is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tsuyoi Kakuto. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Kakuto shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rabbitte napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES2#
Rabbitte throws Kakuto to one side and escapes!
Kakuto tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rabbitte defends well and Kakuto ends up having to push Rabbitte into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rabbitte jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kakuto walks away with a smile on his face. Rabbitte gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rabbitte throws a head kick but Kakuto moves out of range.
#T1#
A combination from Rabbitte does no damage.
Kakuto throws a big counter combination but Rabbitte scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rabbitte tries a head kick but it misses.
Kakuto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Rabbitte as Kakuto shoots in.
Kakuto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kakuto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rabbitte but Rabbitte pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rabbitte throws a sloppy head kick and Kakuto moves out of range easily. #TD#
Kakuto changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rabbitte looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rabbitte is looking for a sweep.
Rabbitte is looking to get back to his feet here but Kakuto is keeping cool and he's managed to take Rabbitte's back.
Rabbitte staying busy and making it hard for Kakuto to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Rabbitte can't escape the position.
Rabbitte keeps trying to improve his position.
Rabbitte is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kakuto.
Rabbitte rolls, trying to escape but Kakuto keeps control of the position.
Rabbitte is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Kakuto off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SU#
Despite having Rabbitte's back, Kakuto says stuff this ground business - let's go for a knockout! Rabbitte seems baffled but is happy to be out of the difficult position!
Sloppy strikes from Rabbitte. Those never looked like landing.
Kakuto appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kakuto blocks a head kick by Rabbitte.
#TD#
Kakuto looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rabbitte has one foot on Kakuto's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Paul Rabbitte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Nice sprawl there from Rabbitte as Kakuto shoots in.#TD#
Kakuto shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kakuto was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rabbitte throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Rabbitte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Kakuto closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rabbitte quickly recovers to half guard.
Rabbitte pushes Kakuto off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kakuto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kakuto avoids the head kick by Rabbitte.
Kakuto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rabbitte throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Kakuto closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rabbitte did well to prevent Kakuto getting side control.
Rabbitte pushes Kakuto off and gets back to his feet.
Kakuto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rabbitte avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
Rabbitte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD#
Kakuto shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rabbitte is trying to defend but Kakuto finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rabbitte is looking to get back to is feet but Kakuto passes into side control.
#SU#
Kakuto decides to stand back up. Kakuto steps back and let's Rabbitte get back to his feet.
Rabbitte throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD#
Rabbitte gets caught flat footed, as Kakuto shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SU#
Kakuto decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rabbitte, up you get!
Kakuto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rabbitte sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kakuto somewhat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Rabbitte dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Rabbitte throws a head kick that half lands.
#CUT2#It looks like Tsuyoi Kakuto has been cut.
Rabbitte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rabbitte tries to clinch but Kakuto is having none of it.
Rabbitte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rabbitte tries a head kick but it misses.
Rabbitte throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kakuto.
Kakuto darts in looking for a takedown but Rabbitte gets double underhooks and turns Kakuto into the cage.
Rabbitte is pressed up against the cage. Kakuto has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rabbitte down to the mat. Rabbitte avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rabbitte throws a sloppy head kick and Kakuto moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rabbitte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rabbitte throws a head kick that misses.
Kakuto went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kakuto fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tsuyoi Kakuto. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Kakuto shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kakuto showed some decent athleticism there. #T1#
Rabbitte trying to hold on to Kakuto's head to control him but Kakuto postures up.
Rabbitte is trying to get back to full guard.
Paul Rabbitte has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kakuto is thwarting Rabbitte's attempts to control the position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rabbitte is trying to control but Kakuto manages to pass to mount!
Rabbitte is trying desperately to improve position.
Rabbitte wants to control but Kakuto is having none of it.#SU#
Kakuto is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Tsuyoi Kakuto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rabbitte throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rabbitte throws a sloppy head kick
and Kakuto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rabbitte tries to land a body kick
and Kakuto counters with a three punch combo that has Rabbitte backing up. Rabbitte nods at Kakuto to acknowledge the strikes.
Rabbitte throws a lazy head kick
and Kakuto counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Kakuto dives in and grabs Rabbitte's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rabbitte pushes down on Kakuto's head and hops out.
Kakuto shoots in and drives through. Rabbitte sprawls well.
Kakuto avoids the head kick by Rabbitte.
#TD#
Kakuto manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rabbitte on his heels. He'll look to pass Rabbitte's guard now, I'm sure.
Rabbitte manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Rabbitte is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kakuto is defending well for now.#TD#
Kakuto pulls guard. #ES#
Kakuto pushes Rabbitte off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rabbitte throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rabbitte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rabbitte is breathing heavily.
Rabbitte throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Kakuto fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rabbitte sprawls well initially but Kakuto persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rabbitte is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kakuto's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kakuto's back!#T4##ES#
Kakuto is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet. #TD#
Kakuto shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kakuto was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rabbitte tries to bench press Kakuto off him but Kakuto keeps the position.
Rabbitte striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
#SU#
Kakuto stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Rabbitte has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rabbitte stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rabbitte wants it to stay on the feet.
Rabbitte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rabbitte throws a nice looking combination but Kakuto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kakuto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rabbitte pinned against the cage. Rabbitte gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Paul Rabbitte will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tsuyoi Kakuto's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Kakuto avoids the head kick by Rabbitte.
A head kick misses from Rabbitte.
Paul Rabbitte seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rabbitte lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #TD#
Kakuto shoots in and gets a takedown into Rabbitte's guard.
Rabbitte will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#SU#
Kakuto gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD#
Kakuto closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rabbitte quickly recovers to half guard.
Rabbitte has one foot on Kakuto's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rabbitte connects with a high kick. #TD#
Kakuto feints and as Rabbitte raises his hands in defense, Kakuto changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SU#
Kakuto gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Rabbitte fails to land with a series of punches.
Rabbitte takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Kakuto shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rabbitte napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rabbitte tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T1#
Kakuto controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rabbitte is trying to stand back up.
Rabbitte can't escape the position.
Rabbitte is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kakuto.
#T2#
Kakuto's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Rabbitte tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SU#
Kakuto gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!#CL2#
Rabbitte moves into range and clinches up with Kakuto.#T3#
Rabbitte wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kakuto drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kakuto avoids the elbow strike from Rabbitte, against the cage.
#BC2#
Rabbitte's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kakuto fails with a takedown attempt.
Tsuyoi Kakuto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rabbitte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rabbitte throws a sloppy head kick and Kakuto moves out of range easily.
Kakuto looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Rabbitte lands with a kick to the temple. Kakuto shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#Tsuyoi Kakuto's cut is getting worse.
Kakuto throws a head kick but Rabbitte moves out of range.
Kakuto moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRabbitte.
Rabbitte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Rabbitte takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CUT#It looks like Paul Rabbitte has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from Rabbitte as Kakuto shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tsuyoi Kakuto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kakuto. #TD#
Kakuto drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rabbitte is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Kakuto dives into side control.
#REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU#
Kakuto has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Kakuto misses with a wild body shot.
Kakuto blocks a head kick by Rabbitte.
A little feinted left hand from Kakuto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kakuto throws a body punch but Rabbitte moves out of range.
Paul Rabbitte is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2#
Rabbitte clinches up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Rabbitte comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rabbitte has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Rabbitte!
Paul Rabbitte decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Tsuyoi Kakuto was interviewed post fight and said 'Kyō wa watashi ga katenaito kami wa watashi ni itta (God Told Me I cannot Win today) '. |
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Ni Tatakai
Date: Jan 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Kakuto shoots and misses
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for Kakuto on that attempt.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Good shot there by Jackson.
Kakuto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jackson avoids it really well and circles away.
Brady Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tsuyoi Kakuto.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson scores with a nice strike.
Brady Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kakuto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Kakuto changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to avoid it but Kakuto manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jackson to the ground. Jackson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kakuto or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson, which made it look bad. #T1##TD2#
Kakuto shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jackson is trying to defend but Kakuto finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jackson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Kakuto is on him like a limpet, forcing Jackson back against the cage.
Kakuto keeps control of Jackson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kakuto is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jackson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jackson wants to get back to striking at distance but Kakuto won't allow it.
#T2##TD2#
Kakuto pulls guard. #ES2#
Kakuto manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Jackson pulls guard successfully.
Kakuto postures up.
#SU2#
Kakuto stands and steps away. Jackson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
A big right from Jackson misses.
Kakuto shoots in looking for a takedown but Jackson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kakuto's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kakuto goes for a double leg but Jackson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jackson continues to drive forward.#T3#
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
enabling Kakuto to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Kakuto closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jackson's guard.#SU2#
Kakuto stands up and waves to Jackson to follow him. #TD2#
Kakuto shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kakuto was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jackson throws Kakuto to one side and escapes!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Kakuto throws a counter combo.#TD2#
Kakuto closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jackson's guard.
Kakuto is standing up over Jackson. Jackson looks to escape but Kakuto dives into side control.
#REVR#
Jackson is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Jackson wants to control but Kakuto postures up.
Jackson tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Kakuto prevents Jackson from getting the reversal.
Jackson wants to hold on but Kakuto pushes him away.
Kakuto prevents Jackson from getting the reversal.#SU2#
Kakuto stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. #T5##TD2#
Kakuto scores with a takedown into Jackson's guard.
Jackson trying to control the position.
#SU2#
Kakuto decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jackson, up you get!
Kakuto slips a jab from Jackson.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Kakuto is out of range.
Kakuto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jackson takes a swing at Kakuto's ribcage but misses.
Kakuto shoots in looking for a takedown but Jackson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kakuto's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kakuto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
#T6#
A bone on bone clash there as Kakuto blocks the leg kick.
Kakuto throws a big counter head kick but Jackson avoids it with no problem.#TD2#
Kakuto looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jackson!
Jackson is trying to control Kakuto's posture but Kakuto avoids it.
Jackson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Who's going to make the next move?#T7#
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jackson tries to buck Kakuto off but Kakuto is having none of it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SU2#
Kakuto has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Jackson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T8#
Jackson punishes Kakuto's body with a nice straight punch.#TD2#
Jackson gets caught napping as Kakuto dives in and scores a takedown. Jackson manages to retain guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jackson is on top in guard.
#REVR##SU#
Jackson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kakuto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jackson circles away.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Kakuto's shoulder, as Kakuto tries to avoid the shot.
Brady Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jackson digs a good hook to Kakuto's body.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Kakuto closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jackson quickly recovers to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SU2#
Kakuto decides to return to a standing position. #T9#
Jackson catches Kakuto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#TD2#
Kakuto closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jackson did well to prevent Kakuto getting side control.
Jackson pushes Kakuto off and gets back to his feet.
Jackson lands a glancing blow to the side of Kakuto's head.#TD2#
Kakuto shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jackson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jackson is trying to control Kakuto's posture but Kakuto avoids it.
Jackson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kakuto off and has taken his back!
Jackson biding his time, looking for the opening.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kakuto is trying to get back to his feet but Jackson has full control of the position and if anything, Kakuto has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brady Jackson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Jackson misses with a straight left. #TD2#
Kakuto drives through with a takedown into Jackson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Kakuto postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson has his hands on Kakuto's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Jackson working a defensive guard here.
Jackson working a defensive guard but Kakuto manages to pass into side control anyway.
Jackson tries to improve position but can't.
Brady Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson gets back to half guard.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jackson desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SU2#
Kakuto stands up from half guard.
Kakuto shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kakuto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Kakuto is out of range.
Brady Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson tries to score with a low kick but Kakuto moves his leg out of the way.
And Kakuto responds with a good body kick, but Jackson manages to step out the way in time.
Kakuto fails with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Brady Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tsuyoi Kakuto.#T3#
Jackson throws a hook but Kakuto avoids it easily.
Kakuto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kakuto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Kakuto shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kakuto showed some decent athleticism there.
Jackson has one foot on Kakuto's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Kakuto gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T4##TD2#
Kakuto closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jackson to the mat! Jackson manages to get full guard.
Jackson is wriggling around but Kakuto manages to pass to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#REVR#
Jackson is trying to control but can't.
Jackson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Jackson manages to get to full guard.
#T5#
Jackson wants to sweep here but Kakuto controlling him for the moment.
Kakuto postures up.
#SU2#
Kakuto gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A cross from Jackson lands.#TD2#
Kakuto fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jackson sprawls well initially but Kakuto persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jackson wants to control but Kakuto is keeping busy.
#T6#
Jackson tries to roll over but Kakuto keeps him under control.#SU2#
Kakuto decides to stand up.
Kakuto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jackson sprawls well. Jackson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kakuto gets slowly back to his feet.
Kakuto shoots and misses
and Jackson counters with a nice body shot.
Kakuto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Kakuto's shoulder, as Kakuto tries to avoid the shot.
Kakuto has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Jackson counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T7#
Kakuto has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jackson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Kakuto is controlling him.
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kakuto goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jackson prevents it.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kakuto can do to turn this around?
Kakuto is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jackson to keep the fight standing.#T8#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jackson goes for a takedown attempt but Kakuto pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Some bone on bone action there as Kakuto checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Kakuto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
Jackson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kakuto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tsuyoi Kakuto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Decent striking displayed by Jackson there.#T9#
Kakuto takes a jab right on the kisser.
#TD2#
Kakuto shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jackson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Kakuto is on him like a limpet, forcing Jackson back against the cage.#TD2#
Kakuto successfully pulls guard.
#ES2#
Kakuto has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jackson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kakuto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jackson. Jackson obviously looking to wear him down.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brady Jackson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kakuto makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#TD2#
Kakuto closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jackson trying to control but Kakuto postures up.
Jackson controlling the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard but Kakuto has mounted him!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SU2#
Kakuto stands up out of the half guard. #T1#
Jackson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kakuto.
Jackson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for Kakuto on that attempt.
Jackson misses the jab.
Kakuto shapes to counter with a head kick.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Kakuto avoids nicely.
Kakuto thinks about the counter body kick.
Kakuto shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brady Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tsuyoi Kakuto.#TD2#
Kakuto shoots in and gets a takedown into Jackson's guard.
Jackson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Kakuto dives into side control.
Kakuto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#REVR#
Jackson wants to control but Kakuto postures up.#T2##SU2#
Kakuto decides to stand back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kakuto.
Kakuto dives in for a single leg takedown but Jackson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jackson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Kakuto closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jackson did well to prevent Kakuto getting side control.
Jackson has one foot on Kakuto's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kakuto manages to avoid it.
Kakuto looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Jackson misses with a shot to the body
and Kakuto counters with a three punch combo that has Jackson backing up. Jackson nods at Kakuto to acknowledge the strikes.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kakuto was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.#TD2#
Kakuto shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jackson's guard.
Jackson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kakuto off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T3#
Kakuto fails with the takedown
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Kakuto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jackson misses the body punch
and Kakuto counters with a one-two to the body.
Jackson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#TD2#
Kakuto feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kakuto manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Kakuto prevents Jackson from improving his position.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#ES#
Jackson kicks off Kakuto and gets to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Kakuto shoots in.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Kakuto moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
Kakuto scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.#SU2#
Kakuto decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Jackson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kakuto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T5#
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD2#
Kakuto gets a double leg takedown into Jackson's guard.
Jackson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Kakuto is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kakuto tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T6#
Kakuto tries for a takedown but Jackson manages to get underhooks.
#BC#
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Jackson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jackson wants to stand but Kakuto is controlling the position. #ES#
Jackson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Kakuto is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T7#
Jackson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kakuto to keep the fight standing.
Kakuto goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jackson prevents it.
#TD2#
Kakuto decides to pull guard. #SU#
Jackson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kakuto walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T8#
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Kakuto.
Jackson jabs at Kakuto's body.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kakuto.
Kakuto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kakuto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kakuto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.
Tsuyoi Kakuto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kakuto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
Kakuto throws a sloppy head kick
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson lands with an uppercut that bounces Kakuto off the cage and back into range.
Kakuto throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T9#
Jackson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jackson duly obliges.
Kakuto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kakuto off to one side.
Brady Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson thuds his right hand into Kakuto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kakuto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jackson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
No luck for Kakuto with that takedown attempt.
A shot to the liver by Jackson. Beautiful body shot.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Jackson lunges at Kakuto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kakuto's hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brady Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jackson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Brady Jackson!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Brady Jackson!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Brady Jackson!
Brady Jackson wins by unanimous decision!
Brady Jackson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Tsuyoi Kakuto had this to say: 'Kyō wa watashi ga katenaito kami wa watashi ni itta (God Told Me I cannot Win today) '. |
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Event:
CACC 139: Hozdic vs Nielsen II
Date: Nov 15, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 5 losses; Ze Jiurgite! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 10 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Kakuto shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jiurgite (0) vs (2) Kakuto
Jiurgite gets full guard.
Jiurgite 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.
Jiurgite trying to keep a closed guard but Kakuto is proving a slippery customer.
Jiurgite wants to sweep here but Kakuto controlling him for the moment.
Kakuto postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jiurgite looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kakuto has picked Jiurgite up and slammed him! Jiurgite can't keep hold of the triangle and Kakuto manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (0) vs (5) Kakuto
Jiurgite tries to buck Kakuto off but Kakuto is having none of it.
Jiurgite manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jiurgite (2) vs (5) Kakuto
Kakuto wants to improve his position but Jiurgite is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Kakuto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Jiurgite wants to free his trapped foot but Kakuto is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kakuto has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Kakuto is not content to let Jiurgite control the position.
Kakuto is pressing down on Jiurgite's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kakuto wants to sweep here but Jiurgite controlling him for the moment.
Jiurgite wants to control from the top but Kakuto keeps moving.
Jiurgite stopping the sweep attempt from Kakuto.
Jiurgite stands and throws Kakuto's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (5) vs (5) Kakuto
Kakuto is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jiurgite off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jiurgite (5) vs (9) Kakuto#T2#
You can see the frustration on Jiurgite's face
He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Jiurgite turns into Kakuto and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jiurgite (7) vs (9) Kakuto
Kakuto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jiurgite manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jiurgite (7) vs (11) Kakuto
Jiurgite wants to control the position but Kakuto says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Kakuto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jiurgite does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jiurgite works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jiurgite wants to control the position but Kakuto says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Jiurgite wants to improve his position but Kakuto is controlling well.
#T3#
Kakuto trying to pass the guard but Jiurgite defending well.
Jiurgite tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kakuto has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (7) vs (14) Kakuto
Kakuto prevents Jiurgite from getting the reversal.
Jiurgite is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Kakuto trying to control but Jiurgite is having none of it.
Jiurgite is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kakuto trying to control but Jiurgite is having none of it.
Jiurgite really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T5#
Jiurgite wants to control but Kakuto is having none of it.
Jiurgite sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jiurgite wants to improve his position but Kakuto is controlling well.
#T6#
Kakuto wants to pass the guard but Jiurgite is defending well.
Jiurgite wants to improve his position but Kakuto is controlling well.
Jiurgite won't allow Kakuto to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Kakuto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jiurgite sees it coming and defends easily.
Kakuto tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jiurgite knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jiurgite is looking for a sweep. Kakuto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T7#
Jiurgite wants to control but Kakuto is keeping busy.
Jiurgite is looking to improve his position.
Jiurgite trying to control but Kakuto postures up.
#SUB2#
Jiurgite is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Kakuto has latched onto it... Big trouble! Kakuto pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Jiurgite is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Kakuto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tsuyoi Kakuto!
Tsuyoi Kakuto really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
In defeat, Ze Jiurgite stepped up to the mic, saying 'This is how Jiu Jitsu goes. Any shit can happen. Don't drink and drive. Wear your seat belt. Don't do drugs, kids. '. |
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Event:
CACC 134: Ward vs Donde
Date: Nov 01, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 19 losses; Mike Schultz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Kakuto closes the distance and clinches.
Schultz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Kakuto drags the fight down to the ground.
Kakuto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Schultz manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schultz (0) vs (2) Kakuto
Schultz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Schultz keeping moving, preventing Kakuto from controlling successfully.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kakuto is one step ahead there. #T1#
Schultz has control of Kakuto's left arm, preventing Kakuto from doing any damage.
Schultz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kakuto is one step ahead there.
Kakuto passes into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kakuto trying to advance position but Schultz counters by regaining guard. #T2#
Schultz looking to control.
Kakuto pushing down on Schultz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Schultz is controlling Kakuto's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Schultz is trying to get back to full guard.
Schultz trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Schultz tries to roll over but Kakuto keeps him under control.
Schultz wants to control but Kakuto is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Schultz controlling the position well. #T4#
Schultz wants to improve his position but Kakuto is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Kakuto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Schultz is just riding it out for now. Kakuto eventually gives up the hold.
Schultz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T5#
Schultz trying to control the position here.
Schultz keeping moving, preventing Kakuto from controlling successfully. #T6#
Schultz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kakuto's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schultz (2) vs (2) Kakuto#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kakuto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've been hearing good reports from Schultz'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.
Schultz preventing the sweep.
Kakuto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schultz (2) vs (4) Kakuto
Schultz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T7#
Kakuto trying to mount his opponent but Schultz defends it.
Schultz wants to control but Kakuto is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kakuto prevents Schultz from improving his position.
Schultz trying to hold on to Kakuto's head to control him but Kakuto postures up.
Schultz is trying to get back to full guard.#T8#
Schultz controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Schultz trying to control here.
Schultz tries to get to full guard but Kakuto has control of the leg. #T9#
Schultz trying to control here.
Kakuto prevents Schultz from improving his position.#SUB2#
Kakuto seems to be looking for submissions.
Schultz wants to improve his position but Kakuto is controlling well.
#T10#
Schultz is trying to maintain the position but Kakuto is very close to passing his half guard.
Schultz is concentrating on defense, preventing Kakuto from advancing position.
Schultz wants to control but Kakuto is keeping busy.
Kakuto prevents Schultz from improving his position.
Schultz won't allow Kakuto to pass to mount. #T11#
Schultz wants to get back to full guard.
Schultz trying to control here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Schultz wants to improve his position but Kakuto is controlling well.
#T12#
Kakuto looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Schultz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Schultz.
Schultz wants to control but Kakuto passes easily into half guard.
Schultz regains full guard. Nicely done. #T13#
Kakuto slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Schultz controlling Kakuto's posture.
Schultz wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kakuto is now in half guard.
Schultz wants to get back to full guard.#T14##SUB2#
Kakuto is looking for a kimura but Schultz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kakuto to get the leverage.
Schultz keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Schultz is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schultz wants to get back to full guard but Kakuto has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (2) vs (7) Kakuto
Schultz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kakuto wins on points by 7 to 2.
Tsuyoi Kakuto really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
CACC 129: Hozdic vs Pripyat
Date: Oct 11, 2020 |
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 17 wins and 6 losses; Joe Average! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Average tries to keep at a distance but Kakuto has taken the fight into the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kakuto has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Average has Kakuto pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Kakuto manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Average tightens his grip and picks Kakuto up, before dumping him to the ground. Kakuto manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Average (2) vs (0) Kakuto
Average trying to control but Kakuto is working from the bottom.
Kakuto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Average is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Kakuto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Average pushing down on Kakuto's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Average is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Average is pressing down on Kakuto's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kakuto is holding on for now.
Kakuto tries to get to full guard but Average has control of the leg.
Average controlling the pace. #T1#
Kakuto wants to improve his position but Average is controlling well.
#SUB#
Average is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kakuto defends it well.
Kakuto manages to get to full guard.
Average won't allow Kakuto to sweep him here.
Average wants to control from the top but Kakuto keeps moving.
Average won't allow Kakuto to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Kakuto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Average defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Average trying to control the position from guard on top but Kakuto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Kakuto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Average is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Kakuto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Average is aware though and is defending well.
Average forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Kakuto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Average pulls his head out easily.
Average tries to pass to full mount but Kakuto defends it.
Kakuto tries to get to full guard but Average has control of the leg.
Kakuto wants to get back to full guard but Average has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Average (5) vs (0) Kakuto
Average can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kakuto is looking to escape.
Average is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kakuto is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3##SUB#
Average with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kakuto is trying to escape the mount.
Kakuto regains half guard.
Kakuto gets full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kakuto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Average wants to pass the guard but Kakuto is keeping the position.
Kakuto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Average wants to pass the guard but Kakuto is keeping the position.
Average stands and throws Kakuto's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Average (8) vs (0) Kakuto
Average taking a breather here. #T4#
Kakuto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Average wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Average is looking to take a break and control but Kakuto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Average stalls from top position.
Average has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Average trying to control the position but Kakuto is working away.
Kakuto is trying to improve his position.
Average tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Average tries for a kimura but Kakuto is defending well.
Kakuto manages to get back to half guard.#T5#
Average is keen to just control but Kakuto is a slippery customer.
Kakuto wants to improve his position but Average is controlling well.
Kakuto won't allow Average to pass to mount.
Kakuto is looking for a sweep. Average is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Average is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Average (11) vs (0) Kakuto
Kakuto keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kakuto tries to improve his position but instead Average has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Average (14) vs (0) Kakuto#SUB#
Average is looking for the choke from the back position but Kakuto is controlling his hands well. #T6#
Kakuto can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Average is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kakuto has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Kakuto rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Average passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Average (17) vs (0) Kakuto
Kakuto is looking to regain half guard here but Average keeps moving and retains side control.
Kakuto is not content to let Average control the position. #SUB#
Average working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Average staying calm.#T7#
Average wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kakuto keeps working.
Kakuto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Average is looking to take a break and control but Kakuto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kakuto manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Average (17) vs (2) Kakuto
Average is staying active underneath Kakuto, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Average works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kakuto wants to control from the top but Average keeps moving. #SUB#
Average is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T8##SUB#
Average has an active guard here but Kakuto has managed to pass into half guard.
Kakuto moves into full mount! Average won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Average (17) vs (5) Kakuto
Average wants to hold on but Kakuto pushes him away.#T9#
Average is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T10#
Average working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Kakuto swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Average is now in Kakuto's guard. A big mistake from Kakuto there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Average (19) vs (5) Kakuto
Average wants to control from the top but Kakuto keeps moving.
Average won't allow Kakuto to sweep him here.
Average trying to control the position from guard on top but Kakuto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Kakuto looking for a guillotine here but Average defends easily.
#T11#
Kakuto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Average (19) vs (7) Kakuto
Average is looking to improve his position.
Average trying to hold on to Kakuto's head to control him but Kakuto postures up.
#SUB#
Average looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T12#
Average wants to get back to full guard.
Kakuto is trying to control the action in half guard but Average is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Average actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Kakuto is working for a submission of some sort.
Average wants to control but Kakuto is keeping busy.
#T13##SUB#
Average actively working from the bottom here.
Kakuto prevents Average from improving his position.#SUB2#
Kakuto is trying a forearm choke
I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kakuto prevents Average from improving his position.#T14#
Average is trying to control but can't.
Average moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Average pulls Kakuto in close to prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Average looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kakuto passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Average (19) vs (10) Kakuto
And that's the end of the fight!
Average takes the fight on points by 19 to 10.
After winning the bout, Joe Average thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Tsuyoi Kakuto stepped up to the mic, saying 'Kyō wa watashi ga katenaito kami wa watashi ni itta (God Told Me I cannot Win today) '. |
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Event:
CACC 124: Hirsch vs Pripyat
Date: Sep 27, 2020 |
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 10 wins and 8 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 2 losses; Bobby Wangler!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Wangler moves into the clinch successfully.
Wangler is looking for a takedown.
Wangler wants a takedown but no success here.
Wangler jumps guard but Kakuto stands there with Wangler around his waist. Wangler gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tsuyoi Kakuto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Wangler.
Kakuto looking for a takedown.
Kakuto drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wangler gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Kakuto turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kakuto (4) vs (0) Wangler
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuto wants to control but Wangler is keeping him busy.
Wangler is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kakuto off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kakuto (4) vs (4) Wangler#T1#
Wangler controls the position.
Kakuto is in bad spot here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kakuto is working hard here to advance position.
Wangler controlling from the back.
Wangler keeps control of the position as Kakuto tries to break free.
Kakuto 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.#T2#
Wangler is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Kakuto rolls, trying to escape but Wangler keeps control of the position.
I would not like to be Kakuto right now.
Kakuto rolls, trying to escape but Wangler keeps control of the position.
Wangler trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Kakuto is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
I would not like to be Kakuto right now.
#T3#
Kakuto can't escape the position.
My spies in Fenrir MMA inform me that Wangler has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kakuto tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kakuto is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kakuto regains half guard.
Kakuto manages to get to full guard.
Wangler stopping the sweep attempt from Kakuto.#T4#
Wangler controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kakuto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wangler is one step ahead there.
Kakuto will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Kakuto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wangler defends well.
Kakuto wants to improve his position but instead Wangler has moved into half guard.
Wangler passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kakuto! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (4) vs (7) Wangler
Wangler tries to control but Kakuto wriggling away. #T5#
Kakuto is trying to escape the mount.
Kakuto sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kakuto tries to roll over but Wangler keeps him under control.
Kakuto is not content to let Wangler control the position.
Kakuto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T6#
Kakuto gets full guard.#SUB#
Kakuto looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wangler passes into half guard.
Wangler passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (4) vs (10) Wangler
Kakuto wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Kakuto (4) vs (13) Wangler
Wangler is looking to control Kakuto but Kakuto is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Wangler keeps control of the position as Kakuto tries to break free.
#T7#
Wangler controls the action.
Wangler has the hooks in. Kakuto is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kakuto breaks Wangler's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (6) vs (13) Wangler
Wangler is trying to keep Kakuto in close.
Wangler 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.#T8#
Wangler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kakuto's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (6) vs (15) Wangler
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kakuto looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Kakuto has his foot on Wangler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wangler works his way back into a safe position though.
Kakuto 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.
Kakuto looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Wangler puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T9##SUB#
Kakuto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wangler pulls his head out easily.
Wangler passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kakuto! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (6) vs (18) Wangler
Kakuto wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Kakuto (6) vs (21) Wangler
Wangler trying to control momentarily.
Kakuto tries to roll but Wangler sticks to his back.
Wangler trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kakuto doesn't escape. #T10#
Kakuto wants to escape the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Kakuto tries to roll but Wangler sticks to his back.
Wangler tries to get the hooks in deep but Kakuto pushed the leg off.
Wangler keeps control of the position as Kakuto tries to break free.
#T11#
Wangler struggling to keep hold of the position.
Kakuto rolls, trying to escape but Wangler keeps control of the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Wangler controlling the positon.
Wangler doesn't have the hooks in and Kakuto manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (8) vs (21) Wangler
Wangler trying to control the position here. #T12#
Wangler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wangler wants to sweep here but Kakuto controlling him for the moment.
Wangler keeping moving, preventing Kakuto from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kakuto looking to improve position, pressing down on Wangler's thigh with his hand. Wangler seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Kakuto paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Kakuto's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Wangler picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bobby Wangler!
A very excited looking Bobby Wangler 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.
In defeat, Tsuyoi Kakuto stepped up to the mic, saying 'Kyō wa watashi ga katenaito kami wa watashi ni itta (God Told Me I cannot Win today) '. |
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Event:
PANDA 18
Date: Sep 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kakuto throws a head kick but Gomes moves out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Gomes has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kakuto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gomes.
A jab from Kakuto does it's job there.
Kakuto throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kakuto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gomes has his takedown stuffed
and Kakuto counters with a one-two to the body.
Gomes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gomes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kakuto defends well and Gomes ends up having to push Kakuto into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Gomes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gomes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kakuto but Kakuto pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No luck for Gomes with that takedown attempt.
Kakuto's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kakuto duly obliges. #CUT2#It looks like David Gomes has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kakuto throws a head kick but Gomes moves out of range.
Gomes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kakuto avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Kakuto tries to work over Gomes's front leg with a kick but Gomes checks it.
Kakuto swings for the body but Gomes moves out of range.
Gomes drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kakuto sprawls and moves away.
Kakuto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kakuto's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kakuto duly obliges.
Gomes dives in for a single leg takedown but Kakuto sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kakuto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gomes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gomes.
Gomes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kakuto avoids it really well and circles away.
Kakuto lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD#
Gomes shoots in and gets a takedown into Kakuto's guard.#ES2#
Kakuto manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Kakuto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tsuyoi Kakuto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Kakuto scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
David Gomes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kakuto throws a series of punches but Gomes avoids them all with ease.
Kakuto pushes Gomes away with a front kick.
Kakuto has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gomes is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Gomes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kakuto defends well and Gomes ends up having to push Kakuto into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gomes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gomes blocks a head kick by Kakuto.
Gomes fails with the takedown.
Kakuto fakes the leg kick and cracks Gomes in the body.
Gomes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kakuto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kakuto scores with a hook to the body. Gomes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kakuto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kakuto throws out a leg kick but Gomes moves out of range and Kakuto only half commits.
Gomes with a poor takedown
and Gomes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gomes avoids the head kick by Kakuto.
Kakuto throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#T3#
Kakuto throws a sloppy head kick and Gomes moves out of range easily.
Gomes misses with a takedown attempt - Kakuto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gomes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kakuto counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kakuto lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kakuto misses with a head kick.
Gomes tries to counter with a takedown but Kakuto is quick to defend against it.
Gomes closes the distance and clinches up with Kakuto, looking for a takedown. Gomes pushes Kakuto against the cage but Kakuto circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gomes misses with a takedown
and Kakuto counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gomes fails to land the takedown.
Gomes fails with a takedown attempt.
Gomes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kakuto! But no joy.#T4#
Gomes dives in and grabs Kakuto's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kakuto pushes down on Gomes's head and hops out.
Gomes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kakuto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kakuto lands a body shot.
Gomes is breathing heavily.
Kakuto throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Gomes counters with a single leg into guard. Kakuto didn't expect that. #ES2#
Kakuto manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gomes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kakuto smiles and moves away.
Gomes fails with the takedown.
Kakuto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kakuto throws a body kick that misses.
A jab lands there for Kakuto.
Kakuto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gomes fails with a takedown attempt.
Gomes with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Kakuto counter with a right hand.
Gomes avoids a kick to the body.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Tsuyoi Kakuto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Gomes's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Kakuto bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gomes's head.
Gomes misses with a takedown attempt - Kakuto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kakuto appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kakuto connects with a high kick. #TD#
Gomes shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kakuto napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES2#
Kakuto bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gomes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kakuto is looking for the big counter here.
A head kick misses from Kakuto.
Gomes shoots for a takedown but Kakuto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Gomes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gomes shoots and misses
letting Kakuto counter with a right hand.
Gomes fails with the takedown
and Kakuto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gomes slips a jab and a cross from Kakuto.
Gomes fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Kakuto scores with a nice body kick.
A left and a right from Kakuto both land. Nice combination.
Kakuto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tsuyoi Kakuto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kakuto's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kakuto duly obliges.
Gomes misses with a takedown
and Kakuto counters with a stiff right hand.
Gomes moves out of range of the leg kick from Kakuto.
Kakuto tried to score with a low kick but Gomes checks it.
No luck for Gomes with that takedown attempt.
Kakuto throws a head kick but Gomes moves out of range.
Gomes misses with a takedown attempt
and Kakuto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gomes shoots for a double leg takedown but Kakuto sprawls well. He's pushed Gomes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kakuto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gomes blocks a head kick by Kakuto.
No luck for Gomes with that takedown attempt.
Gomes blocks a leg kick.
Gomes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kakuto tries to avoid it but Gomes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kakuto to the ground. Kakuto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gomes misses with a takedown
and Kakuto counters with a nice uppercut.
Kakuto scores with a hook to the body. Gomes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kakuto throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gomes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gomes takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gomes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kakuto is fending him off so far but Gomes persists. Nope, Kakuto circles away and we're back to standing.
A countering left hand to the body from Kakuto misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gomes dives in for a single leg takedown but Kakuto sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Danga de danga de dang - Kakuto scores with a four punch combination!
Kakuto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gomes at a distance.
#T3#
Kakuto misses with a head kick.
Gomes shoots in for a double leg but Kakuto sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kakuto throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gomes fails with the takedown.
Kakuto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gomes. That did some damage!
Kakuto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gomes half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gomes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kakuto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tsuyoi Kakuto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kakuto misses with a few strikes there.
Gomes fails with the takedown.
Kakuto throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gomes.
Gomes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kakuto counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gomes.
Kakuto is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gomes with a body shot.
Kakuto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Kakuto.
Kakuto lands with a straight right. Gomes didn't see that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kakuto lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kakuto.
Kakuto slaps away a takedown attempt from Gomes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kakuto lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kakuto lands with a hook. Gomes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kakuto throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gomes tries for a takedown but Kakuto circles away easily
and Kakuto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice sprawl there from Kakuto as Gomes shoots in.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Tsuyoi Kakuto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on David Gomes's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kakuto lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kakuto.
Kakuto cracks a nice hook into Gomes's ribs.
Kakuto lands a high kick!
Gomes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kakuto swivels and escapes.
Kakuto's corner calls for a 1-2. Kakuto obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gomes with a poor takedown
and Kakuto counters with a straight right hand.
Kakuto lands a nice shot to the body.
Kakuto throws a sloppy head kick and Gomes moves out of range easily.
Nice body punch from Kakuto. #TD#
Gomes closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kakuto's guard.#ES2#
Kakuto has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Gomes is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Kakuto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kakuto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gomes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kakuto.
Kakuto lands a jab to Gomes's midsection.#T1#
Gomes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kakuto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gomes with a poor takedown
and Kakuto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Gomes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kakuto scores with a jab to the body.
Gomes avoids the head kick by Kakuto.
Gomes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kakuto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gomes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Kakuto counter with a right hand.
Kakuto throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gomes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gomes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gomes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Kakuto to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Kakuto lands a head kick. Gomes smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gomes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kakuto throws a body kick that misses.
Gomes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kakuto pinned against the cage. Kakuto gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gomes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gomes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kakuto lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kakuto lands a head kick!
Gomes walks into a jab.
Gomes goes for a double leg but Kakuto avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kakuto continues to drive forward.
Gomes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kakuto counters with a good, hard body kick but Gomes shrugs it off.
Gomes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3#
Kakuto lands a slapping body shot.
Kakuto throws a head kick that misses.
Kakuto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gomes fails to land the takedown.
Kakuto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kakuto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gomes doesn't seem bothered though.
Gomes shoots in but no luck this time.
Kakuto displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gomes.
Gomes moves out of range of the body kick.
Kakuto keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kakuto digs a good hook to Gomes's body.
Gomes blocks a head kick by Kakuto.
Gomes fails with a takedown attempt.
Tsuyoi Kakuto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Gomes takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Gomes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kakuto but Kakuto pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gomes tries for a takedown but Kakuto sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As Gomes backs off Kakuto throws a huge counter combo but Gomes manages to avoid it all.
Gomes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kakuto swivels and escapes.
A nice side step and Kakuto releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kakuto throws a right and a left that Gomes avoids nicely.
Kakuto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gomes.
Kakuto misses with a body kick.
Kakuto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Danga de danga de dang - Kakuto scores with a four punch combination!
Gomes has a takedown stuffed.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tsuyoi Kakuto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kakuto has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 24:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 24:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tsuyoi Kakuto!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Tsuyoi Kakuto made sure he mentioned Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
PANDA 11
Date: Aug 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kakuto 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.
McRobbie stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#TD#
Kakuto is trying to trip McRobbie. He has hold of a leg but McRobbie is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kakuto persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
McRobbie looking to control.
McRobbie is wriggling around but Kakuto manages to pass to half guard.
Kakuto seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McRobbie tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Kakuto manages to move to mount!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1#
Kakuto controlling the pace for now.
McRobbie tries to lock up and control but Kakuto gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kakuto trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McRobbie slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McRobbie wants to get back to full guard.
McRobbie tries to kick Kakuto off but Kakuto keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
McRobbie tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Kakuto manages to move to mount!
Kakuto landing shots from mount.
McRobbie tries to reverse the position but Kakuto maintains control.#T3#
McRobbie wants to try and get back to his feet.
Kakuto lands a nice shot to the head.
McRobbie is in all sorts of trouble here.
McRobbie keeps trying to improve his position.
Kakuto tries to control but McRobbie wriggling away. #T4#
McRobbie sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
McRobbie wants to improve his position but Kakuto is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McRobbie works his way to full guard. Good work.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Tsuyoi Kakuto dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
McRobbie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tsuyoi Kakuto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McRobbie throws a hook but Kakuto avoids it easily.
Kasey McRobbie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McRobbie is looking to chop away at Kakuto's legs.
McRobbie has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kakuto is landing a low percentage of strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McRobbie.#CUT2#It looks like Tsuyoi Kakuto has been cut.#TD#
Kakuto feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
McRobbie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
McRobbie is looking for a triangle here but Kakuto uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuto trying to control the position but McRobbie is working away. #T1#
McRobbie tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kakuto presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Kakuto working the ground and pound effectively.
Tsuyoi Kakuto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kakuto avoids the attempt from McRobbie to control.#T2#
Kakuto fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kakuto controlling the position easily from mount.
McRobbie tries to hold on but Kakuto postures up.
McRobbie bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
McRobbie must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
McRobbie stopping the sweep attempt from Kakuto.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kakuto is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Kakuto won't allow McRobbie to sweep him here.
Kakuto trying to control the position from guard on top but McRobbie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kakuto is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McRobbie wants to improve his position but instead Kakuto has moved into half guard.
#T4#
McRobbie is looking for a sweep. Kakuto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McRobbie trying to control here.
McRobbie wants to control the action here but instead Kakuto manages to pass to full mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kakuto looking to control but McRobbie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Tsuyoi Kakuto dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tsuyoi Kakuto's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Kakuto rushes McRobbie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McRobbie. #TD#
Kakuto wants the takedown. McRobbie is fighting it off but Kakuto persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in McRobbie's guard against the cage.#SUB2#
McRobbie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kakuto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McRobbie working a defensive guard but Kakuto passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuto controlling the action here.
Kakuto wants to control but McRobbie is keeping him busy. #T1#
McRobbie trying to hold on to Kakuto's head to control him but Kakuto postures up.
McRobbie tries to roll over but Kakuto keeps him under control.
Kakuto wants to advance to full mount but McRobbie doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Kasey McRobbie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
McRobbie throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kakuto escapes and throws McRobbie's legs to the side, diving into side control!
McRobbie is not content to let Kakuto control the position. #SUB#
Kakuto looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
McRobbie can't do much from the bottom here.
Kakuto gets to mount! McRobbie was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Kakuto trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kakuto avoids the attempt from McRobbie to control.
Tsuyoi Kakuto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kakuto sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McRobbie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kakuto takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McRobbie throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tsuyoi Kakuto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kakuto, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tsuyoi Kakuto!
Tsuyoi Kakuto took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013 for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
TWGC 30 (265+lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Hugo Boss!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kakuto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boss with a poor takedown #CL#
and Kakuto counters by moving into the clinch.
Boss has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kakuto after a bit of a struggle.
Boss is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kakuto pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tsuyoi Kakuto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugo Boss.
Boss is trying to drag Kakuto to the mat but Kakuto just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Boss changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kakuto fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Kakuto clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boss wants to take the fight to the mat but Kakuto manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Boss drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kakuto gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T1#
Boss drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kakuto gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Boss wants a takedown but no success here.
Boss jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kakuto walks away with a smile on his face. Boss gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kakuto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kakuto shoots for a takedown but Boss saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Kakuto shoots in and gets a takedown into Boss's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kakuto (2) vs (0) Boss
Boss manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kakuto manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (2) vs (2) Boss
Kakuto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boss is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Kakuto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2##SUB#
Boss avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kakuto 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.#SUB#
Kakuto throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Boss escapes and throws Kakuto's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (2) vs (5) Boss
Boss wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kakuto keeps working. #T3#
Kakuto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Boss wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kakuto gets back to half guard.
Kakuto tries to roll over but Boss keeps him under control.
Kakuto is working hard here to advance position.
Kakuto wants to get back to full guard but Boss has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (2) vs (8) Boss
Boss prevents Kakuto from getting the reversal.
Boss wants to control the pace but Kakuto is squirming around nicely.
Boss looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T4#
Kakuto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boss controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kakuto keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kakuto manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Boss is pressing down on Kakuto's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kakuto is holding on for now.
Boss trying to control the pace.
Kakuto tries to get to full guard but Boss has control of the leg. #T5#
Boss trying to control from half guard but Kakuto is working away.
Kakuto wants to get back to full guard.
Kakuto regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boss won't allow Kakuto to sweep him here.
Kakuto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (4) vs (8) Boss
Kakuto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boss keeps working.
Boss wants to improve his position but Kakuto is controlling well.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T6#
Boss desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Boss is looking to get back to full guard here but Kakuto has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (7) vs (8) Boss
This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now!#T7#
Kakuto content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Boss is looking to regain half guard here but Kakuto keeps moving and retains side control.
Boss regains half guard.#T8#
Kakuto trying to mount his opponent but Boss defends it.
Boss trying to control here.
Boss is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kakuto's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kakuto's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kakuto (7) vs (12) Boss
Kakuto tries to roll but Boss sticks to his back.
Kakuto is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T9#
Boss has the hooks in. Kakuto is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Boss is trying to stick to Kakuto's back but Kakuto is turning into Boss. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Boss's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kakuto. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (9) vs (12) Boss
Kakuto preventing the sweep.
Kakuto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boss swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kakuto pushing down on Boss's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Boss trying to control here.
#T10#
Kakuto looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Boss is defending against the submission attempts here by Kakuto.
Boss desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T11#
Boss regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kakuto trying to control the position from guard on top but Boss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Boss had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kakuto defends it easily.#T12##SUB2#
Boss looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boss working a defensive guard here.
Boss has control of Kakuto's left arm, preventing Kakuto from doing any damage.
Boss looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T13#
Kakuto tries to free his leg and advance position but Boss is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Boss throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kakuto trying to control but Boss is working from the bottom.
Kakuto wants to pass the guard but Boss is keeping the position.#T14#
Boss can't keep his opponent in guard - Kakuto advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Boss is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kakuto's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kakuto's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kakuto (9) vs (16) Boss
Boss really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kakuto.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kakuto is really stuck here.
Boss is looking to control Kakuto but Kakuto is wriggling around and keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boss wins on points by 16 to 9.
In his post fight interview, Hugo Boss started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Tsuyoi Kakuto was interviewed post fight and said 'Kyō wa watashi ga katenaito kami wa watashi ni itta (God Told Me I cannot Win today) '. |
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Event:
TWGC 30 (265+lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 10, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 16 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sparxx fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kakuto with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Sparxx counters by clinching up.
Sparxx prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sparxx is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kakuto prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrone Sparxx. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sparxx is working for takedown but Kakuto is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sparxx can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Kakuto has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Sparxx regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparxx (0) vs (2) Kakuto
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparxx wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Sparxx has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sparxx's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Sparxx 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.
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Kakuto from controlling successfully.
Sparxx looking for a sweep. Not yet Sparxx, not yet.
Sparxx is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
Kakuto preventing the sweep.
Kakuto trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Sparxx is trying to control the position but Kakuto postures up.
Sparxx is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kakuto is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sparxx wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Sparxx wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kakuto is now in half guard.
Sparxx gets back to full guard.
Sparxx controls Kakuto momentarily but Kakuto frees himself.
Kakuto stands and throws Sparxx's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (0) vs (5) Kakuto
Sparxx tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kakuto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4##SUB2#
Kakuto is trying to get an arm triangle but Sparxx is defending well.
Sparxx tries to bench press Kakuto off him but Kakuto keeps the position.
Sparxx gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kakuto working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Sparxx's thigh. Sparxx counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Sparxx controlling Kakuto's posture. #T5#
Kakuto postures up.
Sparxx wants to sweep but no luck.
Sparxx trying to control the position.
#T6##SUB#
Sparxx is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kakuto is aware though and is defending well.
Sparxx working a defensive guard here.
Kakuto tries to free his leg and advance position but Sparxx is retaining full guard.
Sparxx is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kakuto stopping the sweep attempt from Sparxx.
Kakuto tries to free his leg and advance position but Sparxx is retaining full guard.
Kakuto is stalling in the full guard. #T7#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sparxx holds on and takes a little breather.
Sparxx is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (5) Kakuto
Kakuto is pressing down on Sparxx's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sparxx pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kakuto is keeping the position for now. #T8#
Kakuto can't keep his opponent in guard - Sparxx advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kakuto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sparxx's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sparxx's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sparxx (2) vs (9) Kakuto
Sparxx rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Sparxx is trying to control but can't.
Sparxx moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sparxx is trying to keep Kakuto in close.
Sparxx pulls Kakuto in close to prevent any damage. #T9#
Sparxx wants to sweep here but Kakuto controlling him for the moment.
Kakuto postures up.
Sparxx controlling Kakuto's posture.
Sparxx lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (4) vs (9) Kakuto#SUB2#
Kakuto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sparxx gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T10#
Kakuto wants to improve his position but instead Sparxx has moved into half guard.
Kakuto wants to improve his position but Sparxx is controlling well.
Sparxx content to control rather than advance.
Kakuto has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Kakuto wants to improve his position but Sparxx is controlling well.
#SUB#
Sparxx seems to be working for a kimura but Kakuto defends the submission attempt.
Kakuto is trying to get back to full guard.#T11#
Kakuto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kakuto.
Sparxx is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Kakuto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sparxx defends well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kakuto is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (4) vs (11) Kakuto
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sparxx is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (6) vs (11) Kakuto#SUB2#
Kakuto looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sparxx passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (9) vs (11) Kakuto#T12#
Kakuto is looking to regain half guard here but Sparxx keeps moving and retains side control.
Kakuto trying to remain calm as Sparxx controls from the top position.
Kakuto is looking for a sweep.
Sparxx is staying tight to Kakuto's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kakuto tries to buck Sparxx off but Sparxx is having none of it.
Kakuto looking for a sweep but Sparxx has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sparxx (11) vs (11) Kakuto
Kakuto is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Sparxx working for a guillotine from mount but Kakuto is in no mood to give up. #T13#
Sparxx controlling from the full mount.
Kakuto working to try and regain half guard.
Sparxx trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kakuto sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Still in half guard, Sparxx seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kakuto is looking for a sweep. Sparxx is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sparxx wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kakuto keeps working.
Kakuto wants to get back to full guard.
Kakuto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sparxx's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sparxx's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sparxx (11) vs (15) Kakuto#T14#
Kakuto tries to keep control of the position but Sparxx is staying busy.
Kakuto avoiding Sparxx 's attempts to control his hands.
Sparxx wants to escape the position.
Sparxx is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Sparxx showing good submission defense here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparxx is in bad spot here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kakuto wins on points by 15 to 11.
Tsuyoi Kakuto managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Pit Bull Development, into his post fight interview.
The defeated Tyrone Sparxx had this to say: 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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Event:
TWGC 30 (265+lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 09, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Joey Bam Bam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Bam Bam darts in looking for a takedown but Kakuto gets double underhooks and turns Bam Bam into the cage.
Kakuto leaves Bam Bam with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kakuto steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bam Bam.#CL2#
Kakuto drives through and clinches with Bam Bam against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Bam Bam has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kakuto prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Bam Bam. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Bam Bam drags the fight down to the ground.
Kakuto stopping the sweep attempt from Bam Bam.
Bam Bam is pulling down on Kakuto's head. It's preventing any offense from Kakuto, at least for the moment.
Bam Bam working a defensive guard but Kakuto passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bam Bam trying to control but Kakuto postures up.
Kakuto trying to pass the guard but Bam Bam defending well. #T1#
Kakuto is looking to take a break and control but Bam Bam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Bam Bam actively working from the bottom here.
Kakuto wants to advance to full mount but Bam Bam doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Kakuto is pushing down on Bam Bam's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bam Bam is fighting to maintain full guard but Kakuto has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Kakuto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bam Bam trying to control but Kakuto postures up.
#T2#
Kakuto prevents Bam Bam from improving his position.
My spies in Canucks Combat Club inform me that Kakuto has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Bam Bam looking for submissions off his back.
Bam Bam wants to improve his position but Kakuto is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Bam Bam manages to get to full guard.
Bam Bam working a defensive guard but Kakuto manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bam Bam (0) vs (3) Kakuto
Bam Bam is looking for a sweep.
Bam Bam tries to control but Kakuto manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Bam Bam (0) vs (6) Kakuto#SUB2#
Kakuto patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Bam Bam tries to break free.
#T4#
Bam Bam trying to control the action but Kakuto just sinks the hooks in.
Kakuto is looking to control Bam Bam but Bam Bam is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Bam Bam can't escape the position.
Bam Bam is working hard here to advance position.
Kakuto 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.
#T5#
Kakuto controlling well, preventing Bam Bam from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Kakuto is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bam Bam is defending well though. Kakuto let's go of the attempt for now.
Bam Bam is really stuck here.
Bam Bam looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Bam Bam is trying to control his opponent's hands. Eventually Kakuto gets his hands free and sinks in a rear naked choke. For a while it looks like Bam Bam is going to survive but after struggling valiantly, he eventually has to tap out! Kakuto is your winner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tsuyoi Kakuto!
After the big win, Tsuyoi Kakuto made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Pit Bull Development and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
CACC 96
Date: Jun 06, 2020 |
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 7 wins and 7 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; Denubis Majere!
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Kakuto has Majere up against the ropes in a clinch.
Majere stops a takedown attempt from Kakuto.
Majere tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kakuto just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Majere tries to pull guard but Kakuto forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Majere tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kakuto smiles and moves away.
Tsuyoi Kakuto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denubis Majere.#CL2#
Majere darts in and clinches Kakuto up against the ropes.
Majere tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Kakuto lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kakuto (2) vs (0) Majere
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Majere is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Majere looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kakuto puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Majere is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Majere is holding on to half guard well.
Majere tries to roll over but Kakuto keeps him under control.
Majere felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Majere makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Majere.
Majere wants to sweep but no luck.
Majere trying to keep a closed guard but Kakuto is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Majere keeping full guard, as Kakuto tries to pass.
Majere tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Majere is pulling down on Kakuto's head to control his posture.
Majere is trying to hold Kakuto in close to prevent damage but Kakuto has managed to pass into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Kakuto'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.
Majere is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Majere is trying to control but can't.
Majere wants to get back to full guard.
Kakuto is thwarting Majere's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Majere is looking for a sweep. Kakuto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Kakuto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Majere has managed to free his arm - good work.
Majere wants to improve his position but Kakuto is controlling well.
Majere trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
Majere tries to get to full guard but Kakuto has control of the leg.
Majere is looking to control Kakuto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Majere avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Kakuto is looking for a kimura here.
Majere wants to get back to full guard.
Majere is pressing down on Kakuto's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kakuto sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Majere's guard.
Majere tries to get to full guard but Kakuto has control of the leg.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Majere wants to control but Kakuto is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T5##SUB2#
Majere is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kakuto pulls his head out easily.
Majere is trying to control but can't.
Majere regains full guard. Nicely done.
Majere is trying to hold Kakuto in close to prevent damage but Kakuto has managed to pass into half guard.
Kakuto prevents Majere from improving his position.
Majere regains full guard. Nicely done.
Majere is trying to keep Kakuto in close.
#T6#
Kakuto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Majere is keeping the position for now.
Majere is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Majere wants to sweep here but Kakuto controlling him for the moment. #T7#
Majere is trying to hold Kakuto in close to prevent damage but Kakuto has managed to pass into half guard.
Majere trying to control from the bottom.
Majere works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kakuto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Majere swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Majere is trying to control the position but Kakuto postures up.
Kakuto is fighting to break Majere's control of his arms but Majere is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Majere working a defensive guard here.
#T8#
Kakuto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Majere trying to control the position.
Majere is pulling down on Kakuto's head. It's preventing any offense from Kakuto, at least for the moment.
Majere trying to control the position.
Kakuto slips nicely into half guard.
Majere trying to control here.
#T9#
Majere is trying to get back to full guard.
Majere keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kakuto is pressing down on Majere's thigh, looking to free his foot. Majere is holding on for now.
Majere trying to hold on to Kakuto's head to control him but Kakuto postures up.
Majere tries to get to full guard but Kakuto has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Majere manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T10#
Majere is trying to control the position but Kakuto postures up.
Kakuto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Majere is keeping the position for now.
Majere has Kakuto pulled in close to control his posture.
Majere is trying to keep Kakuto in close.
Majere is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Majere controlling the position.
Majere trying to control the position.
Kakuto stopping the sweep attempt from Majere.#T11#
Majere seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Majere is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Kakuto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kakuto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Majere 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.
Majere not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kakuto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kakuto postures up.
#T12#
Majere is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Majere is trying to keep Kakuto in close.
Majere 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.
Kakuto tries to free his leg and advance position but Majere is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Kakuto is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Majere working a defensive guard but Kakuto passes into half guard.
#T13#
Majere is looking to improve his position.
Majere wants to control but Kakuto is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Kakuto wants to work for an arm triangle but Majere is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T14#
Majere wants to control but Kakuto is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Kakuto is working for a kimura but Majere is defending it quite comfortably.
Majere works his way to full guard. Good work.
Majere not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kakuto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Majere swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Majere lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (2) vs (2) Majere
Kakuto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (4) vs (2) Majere
And that's the end of the fight!
Kakuto takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
Tsuyoi Kakuto gave a mention to Pit Bull Development in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
CACC 91
Date: May 17, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Simon Gustafsson (ranked 1354 p4p, 177 weight class) and Tsuyoi Kakuto (ranked 1432 p4p, 191 weight class). Kakuto has chosen Gorillaz-Dirty Harry as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Simon Gustafsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gustafsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gustafsson gets tackled into the ropes by Kakuto. Kakuto maintains the clinch.
Kakuto gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson is working for takedown but Kakuto is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gustafsson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gustafsson (2) vs (0) Kakuto
Kakuto looking for a sweep. Not yet Kakuto, not yet.
Gustafsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kakuto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kakuto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gustafsson is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gustafsson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gustafsson forces his way into half guard.
Gustafsson is working for a kimura but Kakuto is defending it quite comfortably.
Gustafsson seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakuto is pressing down on Gustafsson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kakuto looking for a sweep. Not yet Kakuto, not yet.
Gustafsson looking to pass the guard.
Kakuto wants to sweep here but Gustafsson controlling him for the moment.
Kakuto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gustafsson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gustafsson (2) vs (2) Kakuto
Kakuto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gustafsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kakuto has managed to get both his arms back between Gustafsson's legs - danger averted.
Gustafsson working for a triangle but Kakuto defends it easily.
Gustafsson has an active guard here but Kakuto has managed to pass into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto moves into full mount! Gustafsson won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Gustafsson (2) vs (5) Kakuto
Gustafsson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gustafsson regains half guard.
Gustafsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kakuto pulls his head out easily.
Gustafsson tries to get to full guard but Kakuto has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gustafsson sees it coming and defends easily.
Gustafsson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gustafsson.
Gustafsson is looking for a triangle here but Kakuto uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gustafsson (2) vs (8) Kakuto
Gustafsson is looking for a sweep.
Gustafsson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kakuto presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gustafsson (2) vs (10) Kakuto
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson is desperately trying to improve his position but Kakuto has a good base and remains in mount.
Gustafsson is working hard here to advance position.
Gustafsson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gustafsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gustafsson looking for submissions off his back.
Gustafsson is defending against the submission attempts here by Kakuto.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gustafsson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gustafsson working for submissions but it's allowed Kakuto to get to half guard.
Gustafsson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gustafsson.
Gustafsson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kakuto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gustafsson is looking to cinch up a triangle. Kakuto throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Gustafsson's body to avoid the submission. Gustafsson has instead reached around Kakuto's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Gustafsson arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Simon Gustafsson!
Tsuyoi Kakuto was interviewed post fight and said 'Kyō wa watashi ga katenaito kami wa watashi ni itta (God Told Me I cannot Win today) '. |
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Event:
CACC 82
Date: May 02, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kamden Jackson (ranked 1752 p4p, 237 weight class) and Tsuyoi Kakuto (ranked 1381 p4p, 194 weight class). Jackson comes to the ring accompanied by Creed II- Eye of the Tiger. Kakuto has chosen Gorillaz-Dirty Harry as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Tsuyoi Kakuto 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 15 losses; Kamden Jackson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kakuto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kakuto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jackson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kakuto stops a takedown attempt from Jackson.
Kakuto jumps guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuto working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kakuto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kakuto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jackson defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakuto has his foot on Jackson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jackson works his way back into a safe position though.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kakuto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kakuto working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.
Kakuto keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson drops back looking for a leg! Kakuto is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kakuto manages to kick Jackson off! Jackson jumps back into Kakuto's guard.
Kakuto 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jackson defends well.
Kakuto 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.
Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kakuto wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson advances to half guard.
Jackson slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kakuto is looking to improve his position.
Kakuto keeps trying to improve his position.
Kakuto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
Kakuto is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jackson controlling the pace.
Kakuto looking for submissions off his back.
Jackson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kakuto has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kakuto is looking to improve his position.
Jackson is working for a submission of some sort.
Kakuto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Kakuto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jackson is pressing down on Kakuto's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kakuto is holding on for now.
Kakuto is trying to get back to full guard.
Kakuto works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kakuto is keeping the position for now.
Kakuto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kakuto working for submissions but it's allowed Jackson to get to half guard.
Jackson trying to mount his opponent but Kakuto defends it.
Kakuto is defending against the submission attempts here by Jackson.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jackson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kakuto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kakuto keeps working.
Jackson wants to free his trapped foot but Kakuto is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kakuto looking for submissions off his back.
Kakuto is looking to improve his position.
Kakuto regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Kakuto is retaining full guard.
Kakuto keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Kakuto isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jackson stacks Kakuto on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Jackson! Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (3) vs (0) Kakuto
Jackson wants to control but Kakuto is keeping him busy.
Kakuto is looking for a sweep.
Kakuto sneaks back into half guard.
Kakuto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kakuto is in trouble now - Jackson has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (6) vs (0) Kakuto
Jackson working for a submission but Kakuto is keeping him at bay.
Kakuto is squirming around, avoiding Jackson's attempts to control the action.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kakuto is looking to improve his position.
Kakuto looking for submissions off his back.
Kakuto wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Kakuto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto is staying active underneath Jackson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kakuto wants to sweep but Jackson has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (9) vs (0) Kakuto
Kakuto is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Kakuto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jackson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kakuto knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jackson trying to control the action but Kakuto is working from the bottom.
Jackson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kakuto has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kakuto manages to get back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kakuto keeps working.
Kakuto wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Kakuto is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Kakuto gets full guard.
Kakuto wants to sweep but no luck.
Kakuto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Kakuto is retaining full guard.
Jackson passes Kakuto's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jackson seems to be looking for submissions.
Jackson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kakuto is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jackson is trying a forearm choke
I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kakuto wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kakuto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kakuto.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Kakuto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kakuto has an active guard here but Jackson has managed to pass into half guard.
Kakuto looks winded!
Kakuto is in trouble now - Jackson has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (12) vs (0) Kakuto
Kakuto is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kakuto has given up his back - I dont know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Jackson (15) vs (0) Kakuto
Kakuto is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Jackson.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto won't enjoy being in this position. Jackson looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Kakuto is tapping - it's over boys! Jackson picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kamden Jackson!
A relieved looking Kamden Jackson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Tsuyoi Kakuto was interviewed post fight and said 'Kyō wa watashi ga katenaito kami wa watashi ni itta (God Told Me I cannot Win today) '. |
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Event:
TWGC 29 (265lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Apr 26, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 8 losses; Dom Danky! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto!
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kakuto closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kakuto lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Danky (0) vs (2) Kakuto
Kakuto wants to pass the guard but Danky is keeping the position.
Danky 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.
Danky is looking for a triangle but Kakuto pushes his legs off easily.
Kakuto looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Danky is trying to keep Kakuto in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danky looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kakuto is one step ahead there.
Kakuto engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakuto won't allow Danky to sweep him here.
Danky has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kakuto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kakuto looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kakuto's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've been hearing good reports from Danky'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.
Danky is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Danky to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Kakuto is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Danky pulls down on the head and he's put Kakuto to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dom Danky!
After winning the bout, Dom Danky thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Tsuyoi Kakuto had this to say: 'Kyō wa watashi ga katenaito kami wa watashi ni itta (God Told Me I cannot Win today) '. |
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Event:
TWGC 29 (265lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tsuyoi Kakuto (ranked 1313 p4p, 187 weight class) and Rui Rodrigo Germano (ranked 14209 p4p, 688 weight class). Kakuto comes to the cage accompanied by Gorillaz-Dirty Harry. Germano has chosen HIM - Don't Fear The Reaper as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Tsuyoi Kakuto has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Tsuyoi Kakuto seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 9 losses; Rui Rodrigo Germano!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Germano gets a clinch.
Kakuto gets underhooks to prevent Germano's takedown attempt.
Germano pulls guard successfully.
Kakuto preventing the sweep.
Germano is still trying to improve position.
Kakuto definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kakuto content to stall in guard here.
Germano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kakuto manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (0) vs (2) Germano
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Germano defends it easily.
Germano wants to control from the top but Kakuto keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakuto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Germano defends well.
Germano seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kakuto is pulling down on Germano's head. It's preventing any offense from Germano, at least for the moment.
Kakuto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Germano is aware though and is defending well.
Germano pushing down on Kakuto's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Germano is trying to control. Kakuto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Germano seems to be looking for submissions.
Kakuto wants to control but Germano is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kakuto looking for submissions off his back.
Kakuto is refusing to be controlled, as Germano sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Germano passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (0) vs (5) Germano
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto is looking to get to half guard.
Germano controlling from mount.
Germano prevents Kakuto from getting the reversal.
Germano can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kakuto is looking to escape.
Kakuto is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto is working hard here to advance position.
Germano controlling from mount.
Germano moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Kakuto (0) vs (8) Germano
Kakuto showing good submission defense here.
Kakuto prevents Germano from getting a body triangle.
Kakuto is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Germano is trying to stick to Kakuto's back but Kakuto is turning into Germano. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Germano's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kakuto. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (2) vs (8) Germano
Kakuto trying to control but Germano is working from the bottom.
Germano escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kakuto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Germano looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kakuto controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Germano 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.
Kakuto is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kakuto is fighting to break Germano's control of his arms but Germano is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kakuto slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (5) vs (8) Germano
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto taking a breather here.
Germano tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kakuto (7) vs (8) Germano
Kakuto tries to control but Germano wriggling away.
Germano working to try and regain half guard.
Kakuto tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Germano is looking to improve his position but Kakuto isn't that keen on the idea.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Germano tries to lock up and control but Kakuto gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kakuto looking to control and managing it successfully.
Germano is working to get back to half guard.
Germano is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Germano slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Germano is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Kakuto has latched onto it... Big trouble! Kakuto pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Germano is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Kakuto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tsuyoi Kakuto!
After the big win, Tsuyoi Kakuto made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Pit Bull Development and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
TWGC 29 (265lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 17, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jammal Drinkwiskey (ranked 16039 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tsuyoi Kakuto (ranked 1297 p4p, 185 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Drinkwiskey might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Distress - Progress/Regress. Kakuto has chosen Gorillaz-Dirty Harry as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Jammal Drinkwiskey! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Drinkwiskey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Drinkwiskey tries to counter with a takedown but Kakuto is quick to defend against it.
Drinkwiskey moves into the clinch successfully.
Drinkwiskey gets control of Kakuto's arms and successfully pulls guard. Drinkwiskey will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Drinkwiskey controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drinkwiskey keeping moving, preventing Kakuto from controlling successfully.
Drinkwiskey trying to control the position here.
Drinkwiskey 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.
Kakuto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kakuto stays in close to Drinkwiskey's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drinkwiskey trying to keep a closed guard but Kakuto is proving a slippery customer.
Drinkwiskey looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kakuto passes into half guard.
Drinkwiskey tries to roll over but Kakuto keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakuto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Drinkwiskey doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kakuto.
Drinkwiskey controlling the position well.
Drinkwiskey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kakuto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Drinkwiskey sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drinkwiskey wants to control but Kakuto passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Drinkwiskey (0) vs (3) Kakuto
Drinkwiskey trying to remain calm as Kakuto controls from the top position.
Drinkwiskey is trying to get back to half guard.
Drinkwiskey sneaks back into half guard.
Kakuto perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kakuto is trying a forearm choke
I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Drinkwiskey trying to hold on to Kakuto's head to control him but Kakuto postures up.
Drinkwiskey is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kakuto is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Drinkwiskey wants to control the action here but instead Kakuto manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Drinkwiskey (0) vs (6) Kakuto
Kakuto avoids the attempt from Drinkwiskey to control.
Kakuto looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Drinkwiskey really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kakuto sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Drinkwiskey is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drinkwiskey tries to hold on but Kakuto postures up.
Drinkwiskey is squirming around, avoiding Kakuto's attempts to control the action.
Drinkwiskey is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Drinkwiskey is working hard here to advance position.
Kakuto controlling the position easily from mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto tries to control but Drinkwiskey wriggling away.
Drinkwiskey wants to hold on but Kakuto pushes him away.
Drinkwiskey is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Drinkwiskey gets back to half guard.
Kakuto is looking for a kimura here.
Drinkwiskey trying to control here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto prevents Drinkwiskey from improving his position.
Drinkwiskey is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Kakuto sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Drinkwiskey is looking to improve his position.
Kakuto content to control rather than advance.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Drinkwiskey is holding on to half guard well.
Kakuto looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kakuto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drinkwiskey keeps working.
Drinkwiskey is trying to control but can't.
Drinkwiskey wants to control but Kakuto passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Drinkwiskey (0) vs (9) Kakuto
Drinkwiskey holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Drinkwiskey is trying to escape the position but Kakuto is controlling the position.
Drinkwiskey wants to control but Kakuto postures up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Drinkwiskey tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kakuto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Drinkwiskey is trying to control Kakuto's posture but Kakuto avoids it.
A lull in the action here as Kakuto stalls from top position.
Drinkwiskey struggling a bit here.
Kakuto trying to control the action but Drinkwiskey is working from the bottom.
Kakuto is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Drinkwiskey will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Kakuto working away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Drinkwiskey manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kakuto's best efforts.
Drinkwiskey regains full guard. Nicely done.
Drinkwiskey looking to control.
Drinkwiskey had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kakuto defends it easily.
Drinkwiskey isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kakuto stacks Drinkwiskey on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kakuto! Score +3 for passing guard: Drinkwiskey (0) vs (12) Kakuto
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Drinkwiskey's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kakuto controls the position.
Drinkwiskey tries to bench press Kakuto off him but Kakuto keeps the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Drinkwiskey's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Drinkwiskey reaches up around Kakuto's neck trying to control. But Kakuto takes advantage instantly and he's locked on an arm triangle! Big trouble for Drinkwiskey! Oh that looks nasty! A human being's head is not meant to turn that color! Drinkwiskey is out! He's gone limp! The ref steps in to break the fighters up and Kakuto celebrates the victory with the fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tsuyoi Kakuto!
After the big win, Tsuyoi Kakuto made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Pit Bull Development and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
CACC 72
Date: Mar 29, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dido Vicini (ranked 1701 p4p, 219 weight class) and Tsuyoi Kakuto (ranked 1256 p4p, 177 weight class). Vicini comes to the ring accompanied by Mother. Kakuto has chosen Gorillaz-Dirty Harry as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 14 losses; Dido Vicini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kakuto tries to clinch but Vicini is having none of it.
Kakuto tries to sprawl but Vicini drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vicini (2) vs (0) Kakuto
Vicini trying to control from half guard but Kakuto is working away.
Vicini prevents Kakuto from improving his position.
Kakuto trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Vicini manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (5) vs (0) Kakuto
Vicini can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kakuto is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuto is trying desperately to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakuto wants to hold on but Vicini pushes him away.
Kakuto is looking to get to half guard.
Vicini avoids the attempt from Kakuto to control.
Vicini wants to control the pace but Kakuto is squirming around nicely.
Kakuto keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vicini looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vicini takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kakuto is trying desperately to improve position.
Vicini is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kakuto has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Vicini is looking to work his way around to Kakuto's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Kakuto is squirming around, avoiding Vicini's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vicini wants to take his opponent's back but Kakuto doesn't allow it.
Kakuto is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kakuto tries to hold on but Vicini postures up.
Kakuto tries to reverse the position but Vicini maintains control.
Kakuto has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Vicini (8) vs (0) Kakuto
Kakuto is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kakuto trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kakuto is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Vicini off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Vicini looking for the choke from the back.
Kakuto tries to escape the position.
Vicini trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is really struggling to control Kakuto but he's trying to hold on to the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Vicini is looking to control Kakuto but Kakuto is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kakuto prevents Vicini from getting a body triangle.
Vicini is hanging on to Kakuto's back as he tries to escape.
Kakuto rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Vicini trying to control the action but Kakuto is working from the bottom.
Kakuto has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Vicini escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Vicini! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (11) vs (0) Kakuto
Kakuto is looking to regain half guard here but Vicini keeps moving and retains side control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is looking to take a break and control but Kakuto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kakuto is looking for a sweep.
Vicini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kakuto keeps working.
We've been hearing good reports from Vicini'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.
Kakuto trying his best to control but Vicini has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Vicini (13) vs (0) Kakuto
Kakuto 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: Vicini (13) vs (2) Kakuto
Vicini is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto passes Vicini's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Vicini moves into full guard.
Vicini is looking for a triangle here but Kakuto uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (13) vs (5) Kakuto
Kakuto tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kakuto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vicini keeps working.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Vicini tries to bench press Kakuto off him but Kakuto keeps the position.
Vicini tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kakuto presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Vicini (13) vs (7) Kakuto
Kakuto looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kakuto trying to control but Vicini is having none of it.
Vicini is working to get back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is squirming around, avoiding Kakuto's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Vicini is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kakuto goes for an armbar but he's not got it
Vicini turns into him and now he's in Kakuto's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (15) vs (7) Kakuto
Kakuto is trying to control the position but Vicini postures up.
Kakuto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kakuto keeping moving, preventing Vicini from controlling successfully.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto working a defensive guard here.
Vicini trying to control the position from guard on top but Kakuto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kakuto working a defensive guard here.
Kakuto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vicini is one step ahead there.
Vicini wants to control from the top but Kakuto keeps moving.
Vicini avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto is controlling Vicini's posture.
Kakuto working for submissions but it's allowed Vicini to get to half guard.
Kakuto is trying to control but can't.
Vicini wants to pass to mount but Kakuto is defending the position.
Vicini is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kakuto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vicini.
Kakuto is trying to control but can't.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto wants to control but Vicini passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (18) vs (7) Kakuto
Kakuto is looking to reverse the position.
Kakuto manages to work his way to half guard, despite Vicini's best efforts.
Vicini wants to free his trapped foot but Kakuto is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kakuto wants to control but Vicini is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vicini trying to control from half guard but Kakuto is working away.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto is looking for a sweep. Vicini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vicini is looking to take a break and control but Kakuto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kakuto is looking for a sweep. Vicini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kakuto won't allow Vicini to pass to mount.
Vicini prevents Kakuto from improving his position.
Vicini is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kakuto sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vicini is trying to control. Kakuto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vicini takes the fight on points by 18 to 7.
Dido Vicini retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Dido Vicini thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Tsuyoi Kakuto stepped up to the mic, saying 'Kyō wa watashi ga katenaito kami wa watashi ni itta (God Told Me I cannot Win today) '. |
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Event:
CACC 61
Date: Mar 01, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Amand Toussaint (ranked 21219 p4p, 601 weight class) and Tsuyoi Kakuto (ranked 1194 p4p, 166 weight class). Kakuto is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Gorillaz-Dirty Harry. 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Amand Toussaint! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Toussaint. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Toussaint (4) vs (0) Kakuto
Kakuto sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Toussaint prevents Kakuto from improving his position.
Kakuto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kakuto.
Toussaint stays in close to Kakuto's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kakuto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Toussaint gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've been hearing good reports from Toussaint'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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakuto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Toussaint gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Toussaint is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Toussaint avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kakuto trying to keep a closed guard but Toussaint is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kakuto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toussaint pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kakuto is keeping the position for now.
Toussaint is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kakuto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kakuto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Toussaint won't allow Kakuto to sweep him here.
Toussaint trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kakuto looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto looking for a guillotine here but Toussaint defends easily.
Kakuto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kakuto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Toussaint tries to free his leg and advance position but Kakuto is retaining full guard.
Toussaint trying to control but Kakuto is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toussaint not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kakuto looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Toussaint is defending well. Kakuto quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Toussaint has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Kakuto celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tsuyoi Kakuto!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tsuyoi Kakuto waved his t-shirt featuring Pit Bull Development's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
CACC 56
Date: Feb 16, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mozes Amaury (ranked 3062 p4p, 345 weight class) and Tsuyoi Kakuto (ranked 1168 p4p, 155 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Amaury might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Vultures Fly. Kakuto has chosen Gorillaz-Dirty Harry as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Mozes Amaury! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Amaury has managed to clinch.
Amaury has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kakuto uses from the top position.
Amaury looking to control.
Amaury being controlled here, momentarily.
Kakuto looking to pass the guard.
Amaury 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.
Kakuto is pushing down on Amaury's leg trying to pass to half guard. Amaury is fighting to maintain full guard but Kakuto has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amaury makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Amaury.
Amaury is looking for a triangle here but Kakuto uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Amaury (0) vs (3) Kakuto
Kakuto trying to control the action but Amaury is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakuto tries to advance to mount but Amaury denies him.
Amaury is not content to let Kakuto control the position.
Kakuto goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Amaury has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kakuto but great work by Amaury. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Amaury (4) vs (3) Kakuto
Amaury tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kakuto's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amaury advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Amaury (6) vs (3) Kakuto
Kakuto is working to get back to half guard.
Amaury avoids the attempt from Kakuto to control.
Amaury trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kakuto is controlling an arm, preventing Amaury from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Kakuto tries to hold on but Amaury postures up.
Amaury takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Amaury looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kakuto tries to roll over but Amaury keeps him under control.
Kakuto trying to hold on to Amaury's head to control him but Amaury postures up.
Amaury is taking a breather. Kakuto says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Amaury prevents Kakuto from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amaury wants to pass the guard but Kakuto is defending well.
Kakuto wants to get back to full guard.
Kakuto is looking to control Amaury's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kakuto avoid being mounted?
Amaury is trying to control the action in half guard but Kakuto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kakuto is looking for a sweep. Amaury is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kakuto is staying active underneath Amaury, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Amaury prevents Kakuto from improving his position.
Amaury tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kakuto knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto is staying active underneath Amaury, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kakuto actively working from the bottom here.
Amaury is trying to control. Kakuto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Amaury is trying a forearm choke
I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kakuto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Amaury trying to control from half guard but Kakuto is working away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Amaury trying to control from Kakuto's half guard. Kakuto has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kakuto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kakuto trying to control the position.
Kakuto looking for subs off his back but Amaury has passed one foot through into half guard.
Amaury seems to be looking for submissions.
Amaury prevents Kakuto from improving his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Amaury trying to control from Kakuto's half guard. Kakuto has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kakuto keeping moving, preventing Amaury from controlling successfully.
Amaury will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kakuto controls Amaury momentarily but Amaury frees himself.
Amaury trying to control the position from guard on top but Kakuto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Amaury drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kakuto dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Amaury (6) vs (5) Kakuto
Kakuto wants to control from the top but Amaury keeps moving.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Amaury looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kakuto passes into half guard.
Kakuto controlling the action here.
Amaury tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kakuto has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Amaury (6) vs (8) Kakuto
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Amaury regains half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kakuto prevents Amaury from improving his position.
Kakuto passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Amaury! Score +3 for passing guard: Amaury (6) vs (11) Kakuto
Amaury wants to hold on but Kakuto pushes him away.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Amaury is working to get back to half guard.
Kakuto controlling the position easily from mount.
Kakuto trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Amaury sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Amaury looking for submissions off his back.
Amaury is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kakuto pulls his head out easily.
Amaury is not content to let Kakuto control the position.
Amaury is looking for a sweep. Kakuto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Amaury is controlling Kakuto's trapped leg to prevent Kakuto from advancing to side control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Amaury has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kakuto is working away from the top position though.
Amaury is looking for a sweep. Kakuto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Amaury is doing well to control the position and prevent Kakuto from advancing to side control.
Kakuto is keen to just control but Amaury is a slippery customer.
Kakuto perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kakuto wants to take a breather but Amaury is having none of it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Amaury looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kakuto trying to control from half guard but Amaury is working away.
Amaury is looking to control Kakuto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Amaury avoid being mounted?
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Amaury looking for submissions off his back.
Kakuto is keen to just control but Amaury is a slippery customer.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Amaury trying to hold on to Kakuto's head to control him but Kakuto postures up.
Amaury preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Kakuto is trying to work for a kimura but Amaury is defending well.
Amaury keeping control of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kakuto wins on points by 11 to 6.
Tsuyoi Kakuto made sure to mention his sponsor, Pit Bull Development in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CACC 49
Date: Feb 01, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tsuyoi Kakuto (ranked 1155 p4p, 154 weight class) and Rui Rodrigo Germano (ranked 4967 p4p, 455 weight class). Kakuto comes to the ring accompanied by Gorillaz-Dirty Harry. Germano comes into a darkened arena with his song building. HIM - Don't Fear The Reaper kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! On his way into the ring it seems that Tsuyoi Kakuto has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Tsuyoi Kakuto seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Rui Rodrigo Germano!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Germano darts in and clinches Kakuto up against the ropes.
Germano can't get the takedown.
Germano has clasped his hands together around Kakuto's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kakuto (0) vs (4) Germano
Kakuto regains half guard.
Germano prevents Kakuto from improving his position.
Germano is stalling here. Kakuto is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Germano seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kakuto has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kakuto (4) vs (4) Germano
Germano manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Germano slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Germano is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (4) vs (6) Germano
Kakuto seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuto keeping moving, preventing Germano from controlling successfully.
Germano advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Germano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kakuto keeps working.
Germano is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Germano seems to be working for a kimura but Kakuto defends the submission attempt.
Kakuto is defending against the submission attempts here by Germano.
Kakuto trying to control but Germano postures up.
Germano tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kakuto knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kakuto works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kakuto trying to keep a closed guard but Germano is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Germano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Germano trying to control the position from guard on top but Kakuto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kakuto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kakuto keeping full guard, as Germano tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Germano is still trying to improve position.
Kakuto working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kakuto has his foot on Germano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Germano works his way back into a safe position though.
Germano looking to pass the guard.
Kakuto looking for a sweep. Not yet Kakuto, not yet.
Kakuto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kakuto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (6) vs (6) Germano
Germano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto is trying to control. Germano wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kakuto wants to pass the guard but Germano is defending well.
Kakuto prevents Germano from improving his position.
Germano tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kakuto has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (9) vs (6) Germano
Germano is desperately trying to improve his position but Kakuto has a good base and remains in mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto trying to control but Germano is having none of it.
Germano is working to get back to half guard.
Germano wants to hold on but Kakuto pushes him away.
Kakuto controlling his opponent.
Germano is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto controlling his opponent.
Germano is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Germano is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Germano is trying desperately to improve position.
Kakuto looking to control but Germano is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Germano working to try and regain half guard.
Kakuto trying to control but Germano is having none of it.
Germano slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Germano manages to get to full guard.
Kakuto forces his way into half guard.
Germano regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kakuto slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Germano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kakuto stopping the sweep attempt from Germano.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Germano controls Kakuto momentarily but Kakuto frees himself.
Germano can't keep his opponent in guard - Kakuto advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kakuto wants to take a breather but Germano is having none of it.
Germano is pressing down on Kakuto's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Germano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Germano looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Germano wants to sweep here but Kakuto controlling him for the moment.
Germano looking to control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto trying to control but Germano is working from the bottom.
Germano controlling the position.
Kakuto stays in close to Germano's body and controls the position.
Germano keeping moving, preventing Kakuto from controlling successfully.
Germano has his foot on Kakuto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kakuto works his way back into a safe position though.
Kakuto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kakuto postures up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Germano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kakuto has managed to get both his arms back between Germano's legs - danger averted.
Kakuto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kakuto tries to free his leg and advance position but Germano is retaining full guard.
Germano looking for a sweep. Not yet Germano, not yet.
Kakuto controlling from the top position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto won't allow Germano to sweep him here.
Germano looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kakuto passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (12) vs (6) Germano
Kakuto working away.
Germano is looking for a sweep.
Germano is not content to let Kakuto control the position.
Germano is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Germano is trying to get back to full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Germano is pressing down on Kakuto's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Germano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kakuto wants to pass the guard but Germano is keeping the position.
Kakuto content to stall in guard here.
Germano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kakuto is one step ahead there.
Kakuto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kakuto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto won't allow Germano to sweep him here.
Germano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kakuto drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Germano manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kakuto has Germano in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (12) vs (8) Germano
Kakuto keeping moving, preventing Germano from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kakuto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Germano is one step ahead there.
Kakuto wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kakuto takes the fight on points by 12 to 8.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tsuyoi Kakuto waved his t-shirt featuring Pit Bull Development's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
BCS 12
Date: Dec 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Patryk throws a head kick that half lands.
#CUT2#
It looks like Tsuyoi Kakuto has been cut.#CL#
Kakuto pushes Patryk up against the cage in a clinch.
Kakuto is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kakuto prevents Patryk from breaking the clinch.
Kakuto dodges an elbow strike from Patryk.
Patryk stops a takedown attempt from Kakuto.
Patryk has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kakuto after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Kakuto has clasped his hands together around Patryk's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Kakuto is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Patryk will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Patryk is looking for a sweep.
Patryk wants to control but Kakuto postures up.
Patryk seems a little lost for a moment, as Kakuto dominates the positioning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Patryk is looking to regain half guard here but Kakuto keeps moving and retains side control.
Kakuto taking a breather here.
Patryk is trying to control Kakuto's posture but Kakuto avoids it.
Patryk seems a little lost for a moment, as Kakuto dominates the positioning.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Patryk throws a head kick that misses.
Kakuto tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Patryk manages to circle out of the way.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kakuto fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tsuyoi Kakuto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Patryk fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Kakuto clinches with his opponent.
Kakuto prevents a takedown attempt there.
Patryk is trying to pull guard but Kakuto has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Patryk has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kakuto is trying to keep an underhook but Patryk manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Kakuto is concentrating on defense, preventing Patryk from advancing position.
Kakuto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Patryk's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Patryk's back!#SUB#
Kakuto has his arm under Patryk's chin here. Game over son! Kakuto squeezes tightly and Patryk is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tsuyoi Kakuto!
In his post fight interview, Tsuyoi Kakuto gave a big smile as he said ' "Tennōheika Banzai!!!!" 天皇陛下万歳, ("Long live the Emperor"), '.
Lukasz Patryk spoke after the fight, saying 'Shakaron Makaron, Shakaron Makaron, Shakaron Makaron!!!'.
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Event:
BCS 6
Date: Nov 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Liaw lands a two punch combo.
#CUT2#
It looks like Tsuyoi Kakuto has been cut.#CL2#
Liaw darts in and clinches Kakuto up against the cage.
Kakuto jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Liaw walks away with a smile on his face. Kakuto gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Liaw rushes Kakuto and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Liaw is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Liaw wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kakuto has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Kakuto gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kakuto controlling the action here.
Kakuto trying to mount his opponent but Liaw defends it.
Liaw wants to get back to his feet.
#T1#
Kakuto controlling the action here.
Kakuto is thwarting Liaw's attempts to control the position.
Kakuto has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kakuto seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Liaw misses with an uppercut. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL#
Kakuto gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kakuto prevents Liaw from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Liaw escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kakuto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL#
Kakuto darts in and clinches Liaw up against the cage.
Liaw wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kakuto has him pressed against the cage.
Kakuto has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Liaw after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Liaw manages to break the clinch.
Weimin Liaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Kakuto clinches with his opponent.
Liaw looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Liaw is trying to break the clinch but Kakuto has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Liaw pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kakuto misses with a takedown
and Liaw counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tsuyoi Kakuto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Liaw lands a slapping body shot.
#T3#
Liaw misses with the body kick#TD#
and Kakuto counters with a single leg into guard. Liaw didn't expect that.
Kakuto throws a big right hand that misses.
Kakuto stops Liaw from standing up.
Liaw striking off his back but it's not causing Kakuto any problems.
Liaw is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kakuto is controlling him.
Kakuto is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kakuto wants to control from the top but Liaw keeps moving.
Liaw is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Liaw can't keep his opponent in guard - Kakuto advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Liaw is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kakuto prevents Liaw from standing back up.
Still in half guard, Kakuto seems content to control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Liaw moves into range and clinches up with Kakuto.#BC2#
Liaw manages to break the clinch.
Kakuto looks for a takedown but Liaw sprawls well.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Weimin Liaw will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tsuyoi Kakuto's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Kakuto throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Liaw was covering up waiting for the punch and Kakuto finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kakuto won't allow Liaw to sweep him here.
Liaw will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Liaw is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kakuto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Liaw is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuto content to stall in guard here.
Kakuto seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Liaw for as long as he can get away with.#T1#
Kakuto has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Liaw clinches. #BC2#
Liaw breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Kakuto throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Liaw was covering up waiting for the punch and Kakuto finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kakuto with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
Kakuto controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kakuto prevents Liaw from getting back to his feet.
Kakuto scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Liaw wants to get back to his feet but Kakuto passes into half guard.
Liaw throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Liaw wants to control but Kakuto is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Liaw wants to sweep but Kakuto has passed to side control!
Liaw misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Kakuto takes a little break here. Liaw wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Tsuyoi Kakuto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Liaw tries to bench press Kakuto off him but Kakuto keeps the position.
Kakuto content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Kakuto working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Liaw is trying to escape the position but Kakuto is controlling the position.
Liaw takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Liaw tries to control but Kakuto manages to take his back.
What can Liaw do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Liaw trying to control the action but Kakuto just sinks the hooks in.
Liaw might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kakuto haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Tsuyoi Kakuto dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tsuyoi Kakuto's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Liaw pushes Kakuto up against the cage in a clinch.
Liaw is looking to break free of the clinch but Kakuto has double underhooks.
Kakuto has Liaw pressed against the cage, preventing Liaw from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Liaw is trying to break the clinch but Kakuto is controlling him.
Kakuto keeps control of Liaw as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Liaw tries to break the clinch but Kakuto is controlling the position.
Liaw has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kakuto avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Liaw tries to break free but Kakuto pushes him back against the cage.
Kakuto tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuto tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC2#
Liaw breaks from the clinch.
Liaw swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kakuto is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Liaw.
Liaw fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kakuto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Liaw tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kakuto was well out of range. Poor timing from Liaw.
Kakuto feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Kakuto shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kakuto passes Liaw's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Liaw is trying to stand back up but Kakuto is controlling him
Liaw is trying to control but Kakuto passes into side control!
You can see the frustration on Liaw's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kakuto is chipping away with strikes.
A lull in the action here as Kakuto stalls from top position.#T2#
Liaw tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kakuto is cranking Liaw's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Liaw! He's tightened the choke and Liaw is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tsuyoi Kakuto!
Tsuyoi Kakuto looked relieved post fight as he said the following; ' "Tennōheika Banzai!!!!" 天皇陛下万歳, ("Long live the Emperor"), '.
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Event:
TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 17, 2019 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tsuyoi Kakuto (ranked 1402 p4p, 194 weight class) and Tyrone Sparxx (ranked 1470 p4p, 176 weight class). Kakuto comes into the arena with Gorillaz-Dirty Harry blaring out of the sound system. Sparxx is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Thug Life - Lugz. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sparxx shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kakuto pinned against the cage. Kakuto gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kakuto stuffs the takedown attempt from Sparxx. Sparxx gets slowly back to his feet.
Kakuto dives in for a single leg takedown but Sparxx sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kakuto forces Sparxx back against the cage and clinches.
We've been hearing reports that Kakuto has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sparxx drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tsuyoi Kakuto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrone Sparxx.
Kakuto gets control of Sparxx's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kakuto will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sparxx's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kakuto trying to control the position.
Sparxx trying to control the position from guard on top but Kakuto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakuto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kakuto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sparxx is aware though and is defending well.
Kakuto looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kakuto keeping moving, preventing Sparxx from controlling successfully.
Sparxx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kakuto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kakuto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kakuto has his foot on Sparxx's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sparxx works his way back into a safe position though.
Kakuto controls Sparxx momentarily but Sparxx frees himself.
Kakuto 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sparxx passes Kakuto's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kakuto is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Sparxx jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (0) vs (3) Sparxx
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kakuto is trying to get back to half guard.
Sparxx wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kakuto, who protects the arm well.
Sparxx wants to take a breather but Kakuto manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Sparxx.
Sparxx sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kakuto working for a triangle but Sparxx defends it easily.
Sparxx wants to control from the top but Kakuto keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx passes Kakuto's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sparxx prevents Kakuto from improving his position.
Sparxx wants to control but Kakuto is keeping him busy.
Sparxx is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kakuto defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparxx is trying to work for a kimura but Kakuto is defending well.
Sparxx is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kakuto has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx trying to advance position but Kakuto counters by regaining guard.
Kakuto looking for a sweep. Not yet Kakuto, not yet.
Kakuto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sparxx is aware though and is defending well.
Kakuto is trying to keep Sparxx in close.
Sparxx sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sparxx drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Sparxx seems to have locked his on tight now - Kakuto screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Sparxx, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Tyrone Sparxx!
Tyrone Sparxx decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Tsuyoi Kakuto was interviewed post fight and said '今日は私が勝てないと神は私に言った
Kyō wa watashi ga katenaito kami wa watashi ni itta (God Told Me I cannot Win today) しかし、明日はいつ'. |
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Event:
EFC Braz vs McCullen
Date: Jul 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Kakuto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Harper. #CL2#
Harper rushes Kakuto and presses him up against the cage.
Kakuto wants to take the fight to the mat but Harper manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kakuto 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.
Kakuto blocking some punches.
#TD#
Kakuto has picked Harper up - he's going for a ride! Kakuto dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Harper is trying to control but Kakuto passes into side control!
Kakuto controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Kakuto passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Harper!
Kakuto looking to control and managing it successfully.
Harper wants to control but Kakuto is having none of it.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kakuto controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Kakuto working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Kakuto sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kakuto seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Harper for as long as he can get away with.
Harper is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Tsuyoi Kakuto dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
A lazy left from Harper finds it's target.#CUT2#
It looks like Tsuyoi Kakuto has been cut.
Kakuto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Harper cracks Kakuto with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kakuto.
The fighters circle momentarily. Harper darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kakuto moves away from the strike by Harper.
Harper ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kakuto swinging wildly here.
Kakuto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harper can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harper connects with a single shot there.#CL#
Kakuto moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harper tries to throw a body punch but Kakuto avoids it by throwing Harper back against the cage.
Harper gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kakuto.
#T1#
Kakuto prevents a body shot from Harper.
Harper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Harper lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kakuto wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tsuyoi Kakuto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Harper prevents a takedown attempt there.
A head punch on the inside from Harper fails to land.
A hook to the body from Harper.
Kakuto tries to pull guard but Harper forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Harper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Harper can't find room to land a body shot as Kakuto controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Harper. #T2#
Harper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Harper stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Harper misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Harper.
Harper tries to work over Kakuto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Harper presses Kakuto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Harper throws a head punch that misses.
Harper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harper's coach down at Pablo's Boxing Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Harper's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Harper tries to work over Kakuto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Harper works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Harper misses with the head strike.
Harper lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kakuto or not.
Harper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kakuto's elbow.
Harper misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Harper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harper lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Harper misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Kakuto manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Harper trying to control but Kakuto is working from the bottom.
Kakuto has his hands on Harper's head, controlling the position.
Kakuto looking for a sweep. Not yet Kakuto, not yet. #SUB#
Kakuto is looking for a triangle but Harper pushes his legs off easily.
Harper postures up.
#T4##SUB#
Kakuto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Kakuto has his feet on Harper's thighs here. He's pushed Harper off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Harper screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tsuyoi Kakuto!
Post fight, an emotional Tsuyoi Kakuto said ' "Tennōheika Banzai!!!!" 天皇陛下万歳, ("Long live the Emperor"), '.
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Event:
EFC Higgs vs Carsara
Date: Jun 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Danger takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CL#
Kakuto closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kakuto has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Danger after a bit of a struggle.
Kakuto 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.
Kakuto tries for a takedown but Danger manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Kakuto gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Danger regains guard.
Kakuto wants to pass the guard but Danger is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuto wants to control from the top but Danger keeps moving.
Kakuto works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1#
Kakuto is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kakuto seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Danger for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Kakuto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Danger has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kakuto stops Danger from getting back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Kakuto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Danger, pushing him back against the cage.#T3#
Danger gets underhooks to prevent Kakuto's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tsuyoi Kakuto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kakuto prevents a takedown attempt there.
Danger is pushing Kakuto up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Danger has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kakuto after a bit of a struggle. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Danger has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD#
Kakuto has hold of one of Danger's legs. Danger is fighting the takedown attempt but Kakuto gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Kakuto prevents Danger from getting back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kakuto looking to pass the guard. #ES2#
Danger wriggles free and stands up.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Tsuyoi Kakuto dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kakuto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Danger but Danger pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It seemed like Danger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kakuto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kakuto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Danger is trying to counter with his kicks.#CL#
Kakuto forces Danger back against the cage and clinches.
Danger wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Kakuto works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Kakuto engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Danger is wriggling around but Kakuto manages to pass to half guard.
#T1#
Kakuto not doing much here.
Danger pushes Kakuto off looking to stand but Kakuto dives back in and keeps control.
Kakuto content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Danger looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kakuto or perhaps it was just good defense by Danger, which made it look bad.
Danger moves away from the strike by Kakuto.
Danger is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kakuto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Danger defends it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Danger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tsuyoi Kakuto. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Danger uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kakuto has time to react.#CUT2#
It looks like Tsuyoi Kakuto has been cut.#CL#
Kakuto takes the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kakuto tries to pull guard but Danger won't allow it.
Kakuto has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Danger after a bit of a struggle.
Kakuto is trying to pull guard but Danger has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
Kakuto is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Danger to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Kakuto pulls guard effortlessly.
Danger must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Danger trying to control but Kakuto is working from the bottom.
Tsuyoi Kakuto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Danger is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kakuto controls Danger momentarily but Danger frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Tsuyoi Kakuto dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tsuyoi Kakuto's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Danger looks to land a combination but Kakuto avoids it well.
Danger throws an overhand right that lands on Kakuto's shoulder, as Kakuto tries to avoid the shot.
Kakuto is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Danger.
A swing and a miss from Danger.#CL#
Kakuto rushes Danger and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Kakuto tightens his grip and picks Danger up, before dumping him to the ground. Danger manages to land in guard.
Kakuto stays in close to Danger's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kakuto looking to sit in guard and control but Danger gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kakuto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Kakuto keeping full guard, as Danger tries to pass.
Danger won't allow Kakuto to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kakuto is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Kakuto trying to control but Danger is working from the bottom.
Kakuto sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kakuto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Danger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kakuto looking to sit in guard and control but Danger gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Kakuto trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Kakuto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Kakuto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Danger defends it easily.#T3##SUB#
Kakuto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Danger defends it easily.
Danger slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kakuto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Danger can do to turn this around?
Kakuto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Danger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kakuto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tsuyoi Kakuto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kakuto wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Danger looking to pass the guard.
Kakuto is pulling down on Danger's head. It's preventing any offense from Danger, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Kakuto has managed to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Danger wants to get back to striking at distance but Kakuto won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tsuyoi Kakuto.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kakuto, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tsuyoi Kakuto!
Post fight, Tsuyoi Kakuto took to the microphone: ' "Tennōheika Banzai!!!!" 天皇陛下万歳, ("Long live the Emperor"), '.
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Event:
EFC Ladd vs Pato
Date: May 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Kakuto tries to clinch but Wales is having none of it.
Kakuto is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wales misses with a combination
#CL2#
and Kakuto counters by moving into the clinch.
Wales is trying to push Kakuto away but Kakuto has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kakuto can't get the takedown.
Kakuto is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wales is defending well.
Wales is trying to push Kakuto away but Kakuto has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wales wants to break free but Kakuto has control.
Wales working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wales can't break the clinch.
Wales misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wales wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wales is trying to force a seperation but Kakuto has the dominant position.
Kakuto has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wales is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Josey Wales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tsuyoi Kakuto.#T1#
Wales is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kakuto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kakuto has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wales avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wales lands a right hand.
Wales is trying to push Kakuto away but Kakuto has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kakuto prevents Wales from breaking the clinch.
Wales lands a right hand.
Wales throws a punch but it's blocked by Kakuto.
Wales tries to circle away but Kakuto has him pinned against the cage.
Wales is trying to break free.
Kakuto prevents Wales from breaking the clinch.
Kakuto tries for a takedown but Wales manages to get underhooks.
Wales has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wales has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Wales breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Kakuto looks to clinch
and Wales counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Tsuyoi Kakuto has been cut.
No luck for Kakuto with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Wales breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wales checks a leg kick.
Wales is looking to counter punch.
Kakuto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wales sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kakuto somewhat.
Kakuto takes one to the side of the head.
#T3##TD2#
Kakuto closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wales to the mat! Wales manages to get full guard.
Kakuto wants to control from the top but Wales keeps moving.
Kakuto controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kakuto wants to pass the guard but Wales is keeping the position.
Kakuto with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Wales wants to sweep but no luck.
Kakuto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wales holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wales fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kakuto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wales swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little feinted left hand from Wales on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wales connects with the punch.#TD2#
Kakuto shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Wales napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kakuto staying calm.
Wales wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Josey Wales dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tsuyoi Kakuto's cut.
That's time! Wales's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Wales throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice sprawl there from Wales as Kakuto shoots in.
Kakuto tries to clinch
and Wales counters with a straight right hand.
Kakuto fails with the takedown
and Wales connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kakuto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wales uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD2#
Wales gets caught flat footed, as Kakuto shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kakuto won't allow Wales to sweep him here.
Wales is wriggling around but Kakuto manages to pass to half guard.
Kakuto frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wales tries to hold on but Kakuto postures up.#T1#
Kakuto won't let Wales get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Kakuto controlling from the full mount.
Tsuyoi Kakuto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wales is looking to improve his position but Kakuto isn't that keen on the idea.
Wales squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kakuto looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wales keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kakuto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wales is looking to escape.
Kakuto takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Wales is looking to get to half guard.
Kakuto sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kakuto trying to control but Wales is having none of it.
Kakuto is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kakuto looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wales tries to buck Kakuto off but he can't manage it.
Wales wants to control but Kakuto is having none of it.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Tsuyoi Kakuto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tsuyoi Kakuto's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kakuto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wales connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wales just misses with a punch to the body.
Kakuto changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kakuto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've been informed that Kakuto has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kakuto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wales manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wales is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kakuto can do to turn this around?
Kakuto closes the distance and clinches up with Wales, looking for a takedown. Kakuto pushes Wales against the cage but Wales circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wales cracks a nice hook into Kakuto's ribs.
The crowd cheers as Wales lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kakuto doesn't seem phased though.
Kakuto walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Wales lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kakuto doesn't seem phased though.
Wales thuds his right hand into Kakuto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kakuto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wales cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Josey Wales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tsuyoi Kakuto.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kakuto moves out of range of the strikes.
We've been told by Wales's head coaches at RWB GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Josey Wales is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Kakuto ducks right into an uppercut from Wales. #CUT#
That has opened up Tsuyoi Kakuto's cut even more.
Wales throws a sloppy body shot
#CL2#
and Kakuto moves into the clinch.#BC#
Wales breaks from the clinch.
Kakuto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wales scores with a decent looking hook.
Wales scores with a hook.#ROC#
Kakuto is rocked!
Wales uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kakuto has time to react.
Kakuto is still on wobbly legs! Can Wales finish him?#CUT#
The cut above Tsuyoi Kakuto's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Wales throws a monster overhand right that drops Kakuto! Wales follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josey Wales!
Josey Wales took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Top Nutrition 160Q100$ 140Q75$ 100Q25$ for their support in the buildup to the fight.
In defeat, Tsuyoi Kakuto stepped up to the mic, saying '今日は私が勝てないと神は私に言った
Kyō wa watashi ga katenaito kami wa watashi ni itta (God Told Me I cannot Win today) しかし、明日はいつ'.
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Event:
TAFC: Biffs & Brawls 12
Date: Mar 29, 2019 |
#R1#
De Santos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kakuto avoids it really well and circles away.
Kakuto tries to counter by moving into the clinch but De Santos manages to circle out of the way.
De Santos shoots in looking for a takedown but Kakuto manages to keep the fight standing, pushing De Santos's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
De Santos avoids the head kick by Kakuto.
Kakuto has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Official UFC Performance Institute Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Kakuto throws a head kick but De Santos moves out of range.
#TD#
Kakuto scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
De Santos regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Santos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
De Santos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuto pushes down on De Santos's leg and manages to get into half guard.
De Santos works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1##SUB#
Kakuto drops back looking for a leg! De Santos is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and De Santos manages to kick Kakuto off! Kakuto jumps back into De Santos's guard.
Kakuto stays in close to De Santos's body and controls the position.
Kakuto seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down De Santos for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
De Santos isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kakuto stacks De Santos on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kakuto!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Santos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kakuto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kakuto trying to control the action but De Santos is working from the bottom.
De Santos tries to improve position but can't.
De Santos regains half guard.#T3#
De Santos wants to get back to full guard.
Kakuto is keen to just control but De Santos is a slippery customer.
Kakuto with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
De Santos scores with a takedown into Kakuto's guard.
De Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Kakuto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kakuto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kakuto is adopting a defensive guard.
Kakuto keeping moving, preventing De Santos from controlling successfully. #T4##SUB#
Kakuto has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. De Santos doesn't defend quickly enough and Kakuto has managed to lock this one up! Can De Santos escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Kakuto on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tsuyoi Kakuto!
As Tsuyoi Kakuto got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: "Tennōheika Banzai!!!!" 天皇陛下万歳, ("Long live the Emperor"), '.
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Event:
TAFC: Biffs & Brawls 6
Date: Feb 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Barboza fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kakuto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Barboza connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kakuto moves out of range as Barboza throws a body kick.
Kakuto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Barboza counters with a stiff right hand.
Kakuto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barboza counters with a straight right hand.
Kakuto tries to clinch
enabling Barboza to counter with a crisp jab.
Kakuto throws a leg kick
and Barboza counters with a straight right hand.
Tsuyoi Kakuto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barboza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kakuto.
#CL2#
Kakuto takes the fight into the clinch.
Barboza's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T1#
Kakuto wants a takedown but no success here.
Luan Barboza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tsuyoi Kakuto.
Barboza prevents a takedown attempt there.
Barboza prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Barboza lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kakuto backwards. #CUT#
It looks like Tsuyoi Kakuto has been cut.
Barboza just leaning against Kakuto, taking a breather.
Kakuto is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Barboza to keep the fight standing.
Kakuto tries to score a body lock takedown but Barboza shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kakuto goes for a takedown attempt but Barboza pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T3#
The fighters circling - Barboza throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kakuto is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kakuto wants to clinch
and Barboza counters with a right hand to the body.
Kakuto is looking to clinch but Barboza is avoiding it.
Barboza scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Barboza moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kakuto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Barboza seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Barboza cracks Kakuto with a good jab.
Kakuto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Barboza swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kakuto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barboza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barboza circles away from the clinch attempt
and Barboza counters with a straight right hand.
Barboza dips to his left and cracks Kakuto with an uppercut!#CUT#
That has opened up Tsuyoi Kakuto's cut even more.
Barboza thuds a left hand into Kakuto's body.
Barboza misses with a double jab.
Kakuto is looking to clinch.
Barboza lands a head shot.
Kakuto shoots and misses
and Barboza counters with a nice uppercut.
Kakuto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kakuto on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Luan Barboza dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tsuyoi Kakuto's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Barboza misses with a two punch combination.
Kakuto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barboza fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kakuto.
Luan Barboza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kakuto blocks a head kick by Barboza.
Kakuto closes the distance looking to clinch
and Barboza counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barboza paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barboza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kakuto has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Barboza scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kakuto in his tracks.
Barboza circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barboza half committed to a counter leg kick.#T1#
Kakuto takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kakuto has his takedown stuffed
and Barboza counters with a three punch combo that has Kakuto backing up. Kakuto nods at Barboza to acknowledge the strikes.
Kakuto takes one to the side of the head.
Kakuto looks to clinch
and Barboza counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Kakuto moves into range and clinches up with Barboza.
Barboza is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Barboza wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kakuto has him pressed against the cage.
Barboza stalls.
Barboza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kakuto can do to turn this around?#T2#
Barboza is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kakuto is looking to take this one to the mat.
Luan Barboza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tsuyoi Kakuto.
Barboza prevents the takedown attempt.
Barboza is pressed up against the cage. Kakuto has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Barboza down to the mat. Barboza avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've been told by Barboza's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A punch lands to the side of Kakuto 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T3#
Barboza fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Barboza scores with a nice head shot.#CUT#
The cut above Tsuyoi Kakuto's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Barboza throws a head kick that half lands.
Kakuto misses with a combination
and Barboza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barboza scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kakuto in his tracks. #CUT#
Tsuyoi Kakuto's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Barboza lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kakuto circles away quickly and effectively.
Barboza fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Barboza scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kakuto tries to clinch but Barboza moves out of range.
Barboza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kakuto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barboza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tsuyoi Kakuto's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Luan Barboza!
An out of breath Luan Barboza thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Tsuyoi Kakuto stepped up to the mic, saying '今日は私が勝てないと神は私に言った
Kyō wa watashi ga katenaito kami wa watashi ni itta (God Told Me I cannot Win today) しかし、明日はいつ'.
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Event:
TAFC: Big Bash 2 - Aus Day
Date: Jan 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Shinker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kakuto shoots in looking for a takedown. Shinker tries to sprawl out of it but Kakuto keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shinker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kakuto tries a head kick but it misses.
Shinker went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2#
Kakuto has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Kakuto has Shinker pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kakuto pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Shinker tumbling to the mat - Kakuto dives into Shinker's guard.
Shinker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kakuto controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Shinker working for a triangle but Kakuto defends it easily.
#T1#
Kakuto passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kakuto is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Shinker will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Shinker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shinker tries to get out of the position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A control attempt from Shinker but he's now mounted!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kakuto is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Shinker is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Shinker flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Kakuto anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Shinker and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Kakuto slips an arm under Shinker chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Kakuto has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Kakuto is squeezing on Shinker like an anaconda would it's prey. Shinker fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tsuyoi Kakuto!
As Tsuyoi Kakuto got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: "Tennōheika Banzai!!!!" 天皇陛下万歳, ("Long live the Emperor"), '.
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Event:
TWGC 22 (265lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Aug 03, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mamed Khalidov (ranked 3014 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tsuyoi Kakuto (ranked 6883 p4p, 719 weight class). Khalidov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up. Kakuto has chosen Gorillaz-Dirty Harry as his entrance music. Tsuyoi Kakuto 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Mamed Khalidov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Khalidov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kakuto sprawls well initially but Khalidov persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Khalidov (2) vs (0) Kakuto
Khalidov content to control rather than advance.
Khalidov wants to free his trapped foot but Kakuto is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kakuto wants to control but Khalidov is keeping busy.
Khalidov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kakuto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Khalidov pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Khalidov seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuto actively working from the bottom here.
Kakuto is looking to control Khalidov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kakuto avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalidov slows the pace down in half guard.
Kakuto wants to improve his position but Khalidov is controlling well.
Kakuto regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kakuto looking for a sweep. Not yet Kakuto, not yet.
Khalidov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kakuto working a defensive guard here.
Kakuto keeping moving, preventing Khalidov from controlling successfully.
Khalidov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Khalidov (5) vs (0) Kakuto
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto is trying to control Khalidov's posture but Khalidov avoids it.
Khalidov has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Khalidov (7) vs (0) Kakuto
Kakuto wants to hold on but Khalidov pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khalidov controlling his opponent.
Kakuto can't escape the position.
Khalidov controlling from mount.
We've been hearing that Khalidov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Khalidov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Khalidov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Khalidov controlling the position easily from mount.
Khalidov trying to control but Kakuto is having none of it.
Kakuto working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kakuto gets back to half guard.
Khalidov wants to advance to full mount but Kakuto doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Khalidov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Khalidov postures up.
Kakuto throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Khalidov escapes and throws Kakuto's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Khalidov (10) vs (0) Kakuto
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov is staying tight to Kakuto's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kakuto tries to improve position but can't.
Khalidov has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Khalidov (12) vs (0) Kakuto
Khalidov content just to control the position here.
Khalidov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kakuto tries to reverse the position but Khalidov maintains control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Khalidov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kakuto is looking to escape.
Khalidov controlling his opponent.
Kakuto is trying to escape the mount.
Khalidov content just to control the position here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Khalidov controlling from mount.
Kakuto keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Khalidov content just to control the position here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto tries to hold on but Khalidov postures up.
Kakuto 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: Khalidov (12) vs (2) Kakuto
Khalidov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Khalidov is working hard here to advance position.
Khalidov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Khalidov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kakuto trying to control the position from guard on top but Khalidov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khalidov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Khalidov (14) vs (2) Kakuto
Khalidov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Kakuto still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Kakuto has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Khalidov (14) vs (6) Kakuto
Kakuto looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Khalidov is looking for a sweep.
Kakuto has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Khalidov! Score +2 for reaching mount: Khalidov (14) vs (8) Kakuto
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto content just to control the position here.
Khalidov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Khalidov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kakuto controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Khalidov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kakuto wants to control from the top but Khalidov keeps moving.
Khalidov controlling Kakuto's posture.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto trying to control the position from guard on top but Khalidov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khalidov pulls Kakuto in close to prevent any damage.
Kakuto trying to control but Khalidov is working from the bottom.
Khalidov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Khalidov controlling Kakuto's posture.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Khalidov (16) vs (8) Kakuto
Kakuto wants to improve his position but Khalidov is controlling well.
Khalidov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kakuto is trying to control but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khalidov takes the fight on points by 16 to 8.
A relieved looking Mamed Khalidov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Tsuyoi Kakuto had this to say: '今日は私が勝てないと神は私に言った
Kyō wa watashi ga katenaito kami wa watashi ni itta (God Told Me I cannot Win today) しかし、明日はいつ'. |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (265lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between On A Mission (ranked 6920 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tsuyoi Kakuto (ranked 6842 p4p, 714 weight class). Kakuto has chosen Gorillaz-Dirty Harry as his entrance music. 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; On A Mission! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mission with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kakuto decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mission's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mission (0) vs (2) Kakuto
Kakuto controlling from the top position.
Mission escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kakuto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kakuto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kakuto preventing the sweep.
Kakuto is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mission is trying to keep Kakuto in close.
Mission is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kakuto is aware though and is defending well.
Kakuto controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mission has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kakuto has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mission (0) vs (5) Kakuto
Kakuto slows the pace down.
Mission is trying to get back to half guard.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Mission is trying to improve his position.
Mission gets back to half guard.
Kakuto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kakuto seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
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.
Mission is looking to control Kakuto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mission avoid being mounted?
Kakuto performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mission actively working from the bottom here.
Mission has a hand on Kakuto's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kakuto takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Mission (0) vs (8) Kakuto
Kakuto looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mission is working to get back to half guard.
Mission is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kakuto controlling from mount.
Mission is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mission is working hard here to advance position.
Kakuto avoids the attempt from Mission to control.
Kakuto controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mission tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mission wants to hold on but Kakuto pushes him away.
Mission slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kakuto sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mission trying to control but Kakuto postures up.
Mission could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mission looking for submissions off his back.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mission looking for submissions off his back.
Kakuto trying to pass the guard but Mission defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mission manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kakuto slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mission escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kakuto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kakuto showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mission isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kakuto stacks Mission on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kakuto! Score +3 for passing guard: Mission (0) vs (11) Kakuto
Mission tries to improve position but can't.
Kakuto has control of an arm but Mission manages to advance to Kakuto's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mission (4) vs (11) Kakuto
Mission working for a choke but Kakuto reverses nicely into Mission 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mission (4) vs (13) Kakuto
Kakuto sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mission is looking for a triangle here but Kakuto uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mission (4) vs (16) Kakuto
Mission tries to improve position but can't.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mission is letting Kakuto control him for a moment.
Mission prevents Kakuto from moving into mount.
Kakuto controlling the position from side mount.
Kakuto tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kakuto controlling the position from side mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mission regains half guard.
Kakuto with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mission is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kakuto pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kakuto in particular looking to stall.
Kakuto's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mission is looking for a sweep. Kakuto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mission looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mission is looking to improve his position.
Mission wants to get back to full guard but Kakuto has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Mission (4) vs (19) Kakuto
Mission can't escape the position.
Kakuto controlling his opponent.
Mission tries to reverse the position but Kakuto maintains control.
Kakuto tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mission sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kakuto is trying to work for a kimura but Mission is defending well.
Mission is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kakuto pulls his head out easily.
Kakuto controlling the pace.
It looks like Kakuto might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Mission looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mission wants to get back to full guard but Kakuto has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Mission (4) vs (22) Kakuto
Mission might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mission tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kakuto looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kakuto prevents Mission from getting the reversal.
Kakuto controlling from mount.
Let's hope that Kakuto has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Mission tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto has control of Mission's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Mission regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kakuto controlling the position easily from mount.
Mission defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kakuto.
Kakuto takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mission working to try and regain half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mission manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kakuto prevents Mission from improving his position.
Mission wants to control but Kakuto passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mission (4) vs (25) Kakuto
Mission trying his best to control but Kakuto has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mission (4) vs (27) Kakuto
Kakuto controlling the pace for now.
Kakuto is working for a guillotine from mount but Mission frees his head quite easily.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mission is looking to get to half guard.
Kakuto controlling the pace for now.
Mission manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mission moves into full guard.
Mission isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kakuto stacks Mission on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kakuto! Score +3 for passing guard: Mission (4) vs (30) Kakuto
And that's the end of the fight!
Kakuto wins on points by 30 to 4.
Post fight, an emotional Tsuyoi Kakuto said ' "Tennōheika Banzai!!!!" 天皇陛下万歳, ("Long live the Emperor"), '. |
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Event:
SyFi 66
Date: Jun 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Tarly lands with a kick to the temple. Kakuto shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#
It looks like Tsuyoi Kakuto has been cut.
Tarly lands a front kick.
Kakuto takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kakuto takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kakuto shoots in for a takedown but Tarly shows good takedown defense.
Tarly goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Tarly fakes the leg kick and cracks Kakuto in the body. #CL#
Kakuto closes the distance and clinches.
Tarly lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kakuto or not.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A right handed body shot lands from Tarly.
Tarly tries a body shot but Kakuto blocks it.
Kakuto drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tarly pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tarly throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kakuto is breathing heavily.#T1#
Tarly ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice body kick there by Tarly.
Tarly lands with a nice body kick.
Tarly has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kakuto is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Tarly scores with a kick to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tarly.
Kakuto takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tarly!
#KD2#
Tarly lands a big head kick that sends Kakuto tumbling to the mat! Tarly takes a step backwards and waves Kakuto back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
Tsuyoi Kakuto's cut is getting worse.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Crack! A monster head kick from Tarly and Kakuto falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Tarly!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dickon Tarly!
Tsuyoi Kakuto spoke after the fight, saying '今日は私が勝てないと神は私に言った
Kyō wa watashi ga katenaito kami wa watashi ni itta (God Told Me I cannot Win today) しかし、明日はいつ'.
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Event:
SyFi 53
Date: May 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Medina tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kakuto swivels and escapes.
Medina dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Kakuto shoots in and bounces Medina off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kakuto is pushing down on Medina's leg trying to pass to half guard. Medina is fighting to maintain full guard but Kakuto has managed to sneak the leg through.
Medina punching from the bottom.
Medina is looking to get back to full guard here but Kakuto has managed to pass to side control instead.
Kakuto taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Medina looking for a sweep but Kakuto has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Kakuto sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kakuto's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kakuto lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kakuto lands a big shot there that rocks Medina but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#T2#
Medina working to try and regain half guard.
Kakuto tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like Kakuto might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Medina tries to reverse the position but Kakuto maintains control.
Medina looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kakuto content just to control the position here. #T3#
Medina is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Kakuto has isolated one of Medina's arms. Medina looking to fight him off but Kakuto twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tsuyoi Kakuto!
Post fight, an emotional Tsuyoi Kakuto said ' "Tennōheika Banzai!!!!" 天皇陛下万歳, ("Long live the Emperor"), '.
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Event:
TWGC 21 (205lbs, D3): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Apr 15, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jimmy Quick (ranked 20527 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tsuyoi Kakuto (ranked 8478 p4p, 0 weight class). Kakuto has chosen Gorillaz-Dirty Harry as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Jimmy Quick! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Eliza Hachem and Steve Erwin.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Quick wants to clinch but Kakuto slips to the side
and Kakuto decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Quick's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Quick (0) vs (2) Kakuto
Kakuto looking to pass the guard.
Kakuto postures up.
Kakuto controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Quick is keeping the position for now.
Kakuto content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quick seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kakuto won't allow Quick to sweep him here.
Kakuto is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quick trying to keep a closed guard but Kakuto is proving a slippery customer.
Quick wants to sweep here but Kakuto controlling him for the moment.
Quick is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto looking to pass the guard.
Quick trying to control the position.
Kakuto is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
It looks like Kakuto might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kakuto forces his way into half guard.
Kakuto performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Quick regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kakuto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Quick swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kakuto engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Quick is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kakuto sitting in guard here, content to control.
Quick trying to keep a closed guard but Kakuto is proving a slippery customer.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Quick is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kakuto pushes down on Quick's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Quick is trying to maintain the position but Kakuto is very close to passing his half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Quick trying to control but Kakuto postures up.
Kakuto performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Quick is pressing down on Kakuto's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Quick looking to control.
Quick is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kakuto is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kakuto stays in close to Quick's body and controls the position.
Kakuto works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Quick works his way to full guard. Good work.
Quick working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kakuto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Quick is tightening it up a little... Kakuto has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Kakuto reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Kakuto taps out! Nice BJJ there by Quick!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jimmy Quick!
The defeated Tsuyoi Kakuto had this to say: '今日は私が勝てないと神は私に言った
Kyō wa watashi ga katenaito kami wa watashi ni itta (God Told Me I cannot Win today) しかし、明日はいつ'. |
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Event:
TWGC 21 (205lbs, D3): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tsuyoi Kakuto (ranked 8455 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pat Barry (ranked 5202 p4p, 0 weight class). Kakuto's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Gorillaz-Dirty Harry. Barry has chosen Sweet Dreams as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Pat Barry!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Skip Squint and Donatello Bradman.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kakuto moves in looking to clinch but Barry pushes him off.
Barry takes the fight into the clinch.
Kakuto jumps guard but Barry stands there with Kakuto around his waist. Kakuto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Barry manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kakuto passes Barry's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Barry has a hand on Kakuto's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kakuto takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (3) vs (0) Barry
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barry tries to lock up and control but Kakuto gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kakuto controlling the position easily from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barry regains half guard.
Barry looking for submissions off his back.
We've been hearing good reports from Kakuto'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kakuto trying to control from Barry's half guard. Barry has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kakuto is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto trying to control the position from guard on top but Barry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barry can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kakuto controls the pace.
Barry looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kakuto passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (6) vs (0) Barry
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto tries to move into full mount but can't pass Barry's legs.
Barry is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Barry can't do much from the bottom here.
Barry prevents Kakuto from improving position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barry is not content to let Kakuto control the position.
Barry is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Barry manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (6) vs (2) Barry
Kakuto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Barry's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Barry's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kakuto (10) vs (2) Barry
Barry looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Barry has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Kakuto's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto doesn't have the hooks in and Barry manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (10) vs (4) Barry
Kakuto has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Barry should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Kakuto has tightened it up now! Barry should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tsuyoi Kakuto!
Tsuyoi Kakuto took some time post fight to say the following; ' "Tennōheika Banzai!!!!" 天皇陛下万歳, ("Long live the Emperor"), '. |
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Event:
AKE OME 2018 !!!
Date: Dec 31, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Kakuto is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dunn's half guard.#SUB#
Dunn is kicking away at Kakuto from the bottom - trying to push off and stand up. Kakuto grabs hold of a leg and drops back for a heel hook! The two fighters roll across the mat, with Dunn trying to push Kakuto off... Dunn taps! He's tapped! This one is all over! A throwback to the old Pancrase there with an infrequently seen submission hold! Nice work.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Tsuyoi Kakuto!
Post fight, Tsuyoi Kakuto took to the microphone: ' "Tennōheika Banzai!!!!" 天皇陛下万歳, ("Long live the Emperor"), '.
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