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TWGC 37 (265+lbs, D4): Los Angeles 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Oki Zuki ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mason Island!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Zuki shoots in for a takedown but Island shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Island shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zuki sprawls well. Zuki wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Island gets slowly back to his feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Island drags the fight down to the ground.
Zuki slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Zuki (3) vs (0) Island
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Island's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Island gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Zuki (5) vs (0) Island
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuki working for a submission but Island is keeping him at bay.
Island keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Zuki controlling from mount.
Zuki wants to take his opponent's back but Island doesn't allow it.
Zuki looking for a guillotine from mount but Island is having none of it.
Island sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Island trying to control here.
Island actively working from the bottom here.
Island looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zuki is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zuki wants to pass the guard but Island is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuki is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Zuki (8) vs (0) Island
Zuki content just to control the position here.
Zuki '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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Island tries to hold on but Zuki postures up.
Zuki jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Island is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Island and Zuki has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Zuki is staying tight to Island's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Island looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Island looks to move to half guard but instead Zuki has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Zuki (10) vs (0) Island
Zuki goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Island is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zuki (10) vs (2) Island
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Island postures up.
Island wants to control from the top but Zuki keeps moving.
Zuki pulls Island in to control the position.
Zuki wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zuki is pulling down on Island's head. It's preventing any offense from Island, at least for the moment.
Zuki has his foot on Island's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Island works his way back into a safe position though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Island tries to free his leg and advance position but Zuki is retaining full guard.
Zuki pulls Island in close to his closed guard and prevents Island from doing any damage or advancing position.
Island trying to control but Zuki is working from the bottom.
Zuki lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zuki (12) vs (2) Island
Zuki controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Zuki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Island is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zuki drops back, looking for a kneebar! Island looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Island looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Island! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Zuki (12) vs (6) Island
Zuki trying his best to control but Island has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Zuki (12) vs (8) Island
Zuki working to try and regain half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Island avoids the attempt from Zuki to control.
Island working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Zuki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zuki wants to hold on but Island pushes him away.
Zuki really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Island trying to control but Zuki is having none of it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Zuki tries to hold on but Island pushes him away.
Zuki 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.
Zuki is pressing down on Island's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Zuki is pulling down on Island's head. It's preventing any offense from Island, at least for the moment.
Zuki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Island manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zuki (14) vs (8) Island
Zuki forces his way into half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Zuki trying to pass the guard but Island defending well.
Zuki works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Zuki (17) vs (8) Island
Zuki controlling the pace for now.
Zuki has control of Island's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Island regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Zuki looking to control and managing it successfully.
Island prevents Zuki from taking his back.
Island is looking to improve his position but Zuki isn't that keen on the idea.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Zuki controlling his opponent.
Island is desperately trying to improve his position but Zuki has a good base and remains in mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Zuki content just to control the position here.
Zuki tries to control but Island wriggling away.
Zuki working for a guillotine from mount but Island is in no mood to give up.
Zuki content just to control the position here.
Island wants to hold on but Zuki pushes him away.
Zuki controlling from mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Zuki looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Island tries to hold on but Zuki pushes him away.
Zuki seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Island is holding on tight.
Zuki working for a submission but Island is keeping him at bay.
Island tries to reverse the position but Zuki maintains control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zuki swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Island is now in Zuki 's guard. A big mistake from Zuki there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zuki (17) vs (10) Island
Island postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zuki takes the fight on points by 17 to 10. |
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