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TWGC 30 (265+lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2 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 London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Masahito Fukumoto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 3 losses; Numero Deux!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Deux moves into the clinch.
Fukumoto is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Deux to keep the fight standing.
Deux works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fukumoto (0) vs (2) Deux
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.
Fukumoto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Deux controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fukumoto keeping full guard, as Deux tries to pass.
Deux slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Fukumoto (0) vs (5) Deux
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deux wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fukumoto, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukumoto tries to improve position but can't.
Fukumoto could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Fukumoto is trying to control Deux's posture but Deux avoids it.
Fukumoto stops Deux from passing to mount.
Deux moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deux is looking to take a break and control but Fukumoto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fukumoto is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Deux is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fukumoto (0) vs (7) Deux
Deux controlling the pace for now.
Deux is looking to work his way around to Fukumoto's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Deux manages to capitalize on a mistake by Fukumoto to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Fukumoto (0) vs (10) Deux
Fukumoto prevents Deux from getting a body triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fukumoto just trying to survive but Deux is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Deux is hanging on to Fukumoto's back as he tries to escape.
Good control from Deux.
Fukumoto trying to control the position but Deux manages to sink in the hooks.
Deux just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Let's hope that Deux 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.
Deux working for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deux working for a choke but Fukumoto is defending well.
Deux has good solid back control here.
Fukumoto defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Deux's arms.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Deux really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Fukumoto.
Deux not allowing Fukumoto to control his hands.
A lull in the action here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Deux is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Fukumoto tries to escape the position.
Deux trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Fukumoto doesn't escape.
Deux has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Fukumoto manages to reverse the position and now he's in Deux's guard. Nice work there by Fukumoto.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fukumoto (2) vs (10) Deux
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Deux is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Deux keeping moving, preventing Fukumoto from controlling successfully.
Fukumoto is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Deux is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Deux is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fukumoto wants to pass the guard but Deux is keeping the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Deux is looking for a triangle but Fukumoto pushes his legs off easily.
Fukumoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Deux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deux looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fukumoto is one step ahead there.
Deux keeping moving, preventing Fukumoto from controlling successfully.
Fukumoto looking to pass the guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Deux working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fukumoto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fukumoto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fukumoto wants to pass the guard but Deux is keeping the position.
Deux is trying to keep Fukumoto in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fukumoto trying to control but Deux is working from the bottom.
Deux wants to control but Fukumoto passes easily into half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Deux manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fukumoto works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Deux regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fukumoto looking to pass the guard.
Deux is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fukumoto defends well.
Fukumoto wants to control from the top but Deux keeps moving.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Deux working for a triangle but Fukumoto defends it easily.
Deux is looking for a triangle but Fukumoto pushes his legs off easily.
Deux keeping moving, preventing Fukumoto from controlling successfully.
Deux has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fukumoto is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Deux is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Deux has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fukumoto (2) vs (12) Deux
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Fukumoto is trying to keep Deux in close.
Deux 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.
Fukumoto has his foot on Deux's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Deux works his way back into a safe position though.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Deux wants to pass the guard but Fukumoto is keeping the position.
Fukumoto wants to control but Deux passes easily into half guard.
Fukumoto looking for submissions off his back.
Fukumoto wants to get back to full guard but Deux has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Fukumoto (2) vs (15) Deux
Fukumoto wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Fukumoto (2) vs (18) Deux
Deux controls the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Deux is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Fukumoto defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Deux has the hooks in. Fukumoto is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Deux looking to break Fukumoto's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Fukumoto remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Deux will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Deux's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fukumoto wants to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Deux wins on points by 18 to 2.
Numero Deux took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sportivité for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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