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CWC 266 PBP Commentary |
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
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
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
Kakuto defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
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
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.
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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
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 'Kyō wa watashi ga katenaito kami wa watashi ni itta (God Told Me I cannot Win today) '. |
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