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TWGC 39 (170lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Fedor Vovchanchyn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Suzaku Kururugi!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kururugi moves in looking to clinch but Vovchanchyn pushes him off.
Vovchanchyn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vovchanchyn stops a takedown attempt from Kururugi.
Vovchanchyn is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vovchanchyn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kururugi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vovchanchyn wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Vovchanchyn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vovchanchyn tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vovchanchyn wants a takedown.
Kururugi is working for takedown but Vovchanchyn is calmly controlling the position for now.
Vovchanchyn stops a takedown attempt from Kururugi.
Vovchanchyn is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kururugi gets underhooks to prevent Vovchanchyn's takedown attempt.
Vovchanchyn wants to take the fight to the mat but Kururugi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kururugi wants a takedown but no success here.
Vovchanchyn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kururugi is defending well.
Kururugi stops a takedown attempt from Vovchanchyn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vovchanchyn is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Vovchanchyn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vovchanchyn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kururugi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vovchanchyn is breathing heavily.
Vovchanchyn goes for a takedown attempt but Kururugi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vovchanchyn has closed the distance and engaged Kururugi in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kururugi tightens his grip and picks Vovchanchyn up, before dumping him to the ground. Vovchanchyn manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vovchanchyn (0) vs (2) Kururugi
Kururugi has gone for a leg lock! Vovchanchyn slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kururugi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vovchanchyn (2) vs (2) Kururugi
Vovchanchyn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vovchanchyn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kururugi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kururugi is looking to sweep but instead, Vovchanchyn has passed into half guard.
Kururugi trying to hold on to Vovchanchyn's head to control him but Vovchanchyn postures up.
Vovchanchyn seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Vovchanchyn is looking to advance position but Kururugi won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kururugi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vovchanchyn keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn is looking to advance position but Kururugi won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Vovchanchyn seems content to control.
Vovchanchyn trying to pass the guard but Kururugi defending well.
Vovchanchyn frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Vovchanchyn (5) vs (2) Kururugi
Vovchanchyn avoids the attempt from Kururugi to control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kururugi tries to reverse the position but Vovchanchyn maintains control.
Vovchanchyn is trying to take his opponent's back.
Vovchanchyn controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kururugi is trying desperately to improve position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Kururugi is looking to improve his position but Vovchanchyn isn't that keen on the idea.
Vovchanchyn takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kururugi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vovchanchyn controlling the position easily from mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn is trying to take his opponent's back.
Vovchanchyn controlling his opponent.
Vovchanchyn has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kururugi is trying desperately to improve position.
Vovchanchyn takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Vovchanchyn (8) vs (2) Kururugi
Vovchanchyn is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
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.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Kururugi's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn controlling the position well here. Kururugi rolled but Vovchanchyn kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kururugi trying to control but not successfully.
Vovchanchyn controlling the position well here. Kururugi rolled but Vovchanchyn kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vovchanchyn takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Fedor Vovchanchyn thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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