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TWGC 34 (265+lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - 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 1 wins and 1 losses; Jack Potter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Sol Fitzsimmons!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Sosuke Kotani.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fitzsimmons has Potter up against the cage in a clinch.
Fitzsimmons is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fitzsimmons is trying to pull guard but Potter turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Potter has Fitzsimmons pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fitzsimmons manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fitzsimmons manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Potter postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fitzsimmons is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Potter (0) vs (2) Fitzsimmons
Potter looking for a sweep. Not yet Potter, not yet.
Fitzsimmons is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Potter pulls Fitzsimmons in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzsimmons wants to control from the top but Potter keeps moving.
Potter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fitzsimmons tries to free his leg and advance position but Potter is retaining full guard.
Potter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fitzsimmons looking to sit in guard and control but Potter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Potter (2) vs (2) Fitzsimmons
Fitzsimmons controlling Potter's posture.
Fitzsimmons wants to sweep but no luck.
Fitzsimmons wants to improve his position but instead Potter has moved into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons trying to hold on to Potter's head to control him but Potter postures up.
Potter seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fitzsimmons keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Fitzsimmons wants to control but Potter is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fitzsimmons controls Potter momentarily but Potter frees himself.
Fitzsimmons tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Potter definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fitzsimmons not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Potter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fitzsimmons swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Potter postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Potter has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Potter (5) vs (2) Fitzsimmons
Who's going to make the next move?
Fitzsimmons wants to control but Potter postures up.
Fitzsimmons is looking to regain half guard here but Potter keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Fitzsimmons's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Potter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fitzsimmons keeps working.
Fitzsimmons is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Fitzsimmons's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Fitzsimmons manages to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Potter is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fitzsimmons is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons wants to control but Potter is keeping busy.
Fitzsimmons slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fitzsimmons has Potter pulled in close to control his posture.
Fitzsimmons is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fitzsimmons might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Potter haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Potter stands and throws Fitzsimmons's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Potter (8) vs (2) Fitzsimmons
Fitzsimmons is trying to get back to half guard.
Fitzsimmons manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Potter is looking to pass Fitzsimmons's guard but actually Fitzsimmons recovers to full guard.
Potter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons 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: Potter (8) vs (4) Fitzsimmons
Fitzsimmons is trying to control. Potter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Potter won't allow Fitzsimmons to pass to mount.
Fitzsimmons trying to control from half guard but Potter is working away.
Fitzsimmons is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Potter defends it well.
Potter wants to get back to full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons trying to control from half guard but Potter is working away.
Fitzsimmons is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Potter tries to roll over but Fitzsimmons keeps him under control.
Potter is not content to let Fitzsimmons control the position.
Fitzsimmons is working for a submission of some sort.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Potter does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fitzsimmons is trying to work for a kimura but Potter is defending well.
Potter is trying is best to control the position here.
Fitzsimmons is working for a kimura but Potter is defending it quite comfortably.
Fitzsimmons is looking to advance position but Potter won't allow it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons trying to control from half guard but Potter is working away.
Potter keeping hold of Fitzsimmons's head, controlling as best he can.
Potter is defending against the submission attempts here by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons is thwarting Potter's attempts to control the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons not doing much here.
Fitzsimmons is looking to take a break and control but Potter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Potter is defending against the submission attempts here by Fitzsimmons.
Potter keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Fitzsimmons is looking for a kimura but Potter is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fitzsimmons to get the leverage.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Potter is in trouble now - Fitzsimmons has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Potter (8) vs (7) Fitzsimmons
Potter tries to lock up and control but Fitzsimmons gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fitzsimmons wants to control the pace but Potter is squirming around nicely.
Fitzsimmons is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Potter has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Potter! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Potter (10) vs (7) Fitzsimmons
Potter forces his way into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fitzsimmons gets full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Potter takes the fight on points by 10 to 7.
In his post fight interview, Jack Potter started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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