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TWGC 39 (265lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Dade Desjardins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Yaya Kouame!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Taro Takaoka and Shirou Masuda.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Desjardins tries to keep at a distance but Kouame has taken the fight into the clinch.
Desjardins is working for takedown but Kouame is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kouame is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kouame is looking for a takedown.
Kouame tries to score a body lock takedown but Desjardins shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dade Desjardins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yaya Kouame.
Kouame drops down looking for an ankle pick but Desjardins pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kouame takes the fight into the clinch.
Kouame wants to take the fight to the mat but Desjardins manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kouame has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Desjardins avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Desjardins has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kouame is looking for a takedown.
Kouame wants a takedown but no success here.
Kouame has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Desjardins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Desjardins prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kouame drops down looking for an ankle pick but Desjardins pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kouame clinches.
Kouame goes for a takedown in the clinch but Desjardins prevents it.
Kouame fails to pull guard.
Kouame is trying to drag Desjardins to the mat but Desjardins just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Desjardins prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kouame gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Desjardins (0) vs (2) Kouame
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Desjardins is trying to maintain the position but Kouame is very close to passing his half guard.
Desjardins manages to get to full guard.
Kouame looking to sit in guard and control but Desjardins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Desjardins (2) vs (2) Kouame
Kouame working a defensive guard but Desjardins passes into half guard.
Desjardins is looking to take a break and control but Kouame is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Desjardins seems to be working for a kimura but Kouame defends the submission attempt.
Desjardins is just content to waste time from the top position. Kouame takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kouame holds on and takes a little breather.
Kouame 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.
Kouame working a defensive guard here.
Kouame working for a triangle but Desjardins defends it easily.
Desjardins passes Kouame's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Desjardins is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Desjardins in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Kouame tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Desjardins!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dade Desjardins!
Our winner, Dade Desjardins, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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