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TWGC 30 (265+lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
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.
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakuto is looking to take a break and control but Bam Bam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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
Kakuto patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Bam Bam tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto controlling well, preventing Bam Bam from escaping the position.
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.
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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