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TWGC 40 (185lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 10 losses; Jacob Fuisse! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Jardani Jovanovich!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Jovanovich gets caught flat footed, as Fuisse shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fuisse (2) vs (0) Jovanovich
Fuisse slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Fuisse (5) vs (0) Jovanovich
Fuisse is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jovanovich knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jovanovich tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fuisse wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jovanovich is still trying to improve position.
Fuisse moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fuisse (7) vs (0) Jovanovich
Jovanovich is desperately trying to improve his position but Fuisse has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fuisse wants to finish this one by submission but Jovanovich is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Fuisse.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuisse working for a submission but Jovanovich is keeping him at bay.
Fuisse prevents Jovanovich from getting the reversal.
Jovanovich manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Fuisse is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuisse is looking for a kimura here.
Jovanovich is holding on to half guard well.
Fuisse is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jovanovich trying to control here.
Jovanovich wants to improve his position but Fuisse is controlling well.
Fuisse passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jovanovich! Score +3 for passing guard: Fuisse (10) vs (0) Jovanovich
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jovanovich defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Fuisse.
Jovanovich tries to hold on but Fuisse postures up.
Fuisse looking to secure an arm triangle but Jovanovich defends it well.
Jovanovich bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fuisse (10) vs (2) Jovanovich
Fuisse has his foot on Jovanovich's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jovanovich works his way back into a safe position though.
Fuisse has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Jovanovich doesn't defend quickly enough and Fuisse has managed to lock this one up! Can Jovanovich escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Fuisse on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jacob Fuisse!
During a confident post fight interview, Jacob Fuisse thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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