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CFC CG 37 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 London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Elijah Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 36 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kakuto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kakuto wants it to stay on the feet.
Anderson sets himself, and Kakuto steps forward looking for the clinch! Anderson avoids it this time.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt.
Kakuto closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Anderson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anderson (0) vs (2) Kakuto
Kakuto wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Kakuto is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anderson can't keep his opponent in guard - Kakuto advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kakuto wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Kakuto from controlling successfully.
Anderson wants to sweep here but Kakuto controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto stands and throws Anderson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (0) vs (5) Kakuto
Kakuto tries to move into full mount but can't pass Anderson's legs.
Kakuto working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Anderson trying to control but Kakuto flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Anderson (0) vs (8) Kakuto
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto is hanging on to Anderson's back as he tries to escape.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Anderson breaks Kakuto's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (2) vs (8) Kakuto
Anderson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kakuto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (2) vs (10) Kakuto
Kakuto trying to advance position but Anderson counters by regaining guard.
Anderson controlling Kakuto's posture.
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.
Kakuto stopping the sweep attempt from Anderson.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anderson wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson is controlling Kakuto's posture.
Kakuto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Kakuto from controlling successfully.
Kakuto content to stall in guard here.
Kakuto tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Anderson pulls Kakuto in close to prevent any damage.
Anderson wants to sweep here but Kakuto controlling him for the moment.
Anderson is controlling Kakuto's posture.
Kakuto trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Anderson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (4) vs (10) Kakuto
Kakuto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kakuto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kakuto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (4) vs (12) Kakuto
Kakuto trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto being controlled here momentarily.
Anderson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
My spies in Canucks Combat Club inform me that Kakuto has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Anderson working a defensive guard but Kakuto manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (4) vs (15) Kakuto
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is looking to regain half guard here but Kakuto keeps moving and retains side control.
Kakuto trying to control the position but Anderson is working away.
Kakuto wants to control for a moment but Anderson uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Anderson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Anderson pulls Kakuto in close to prevent any damage.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto forces his way into half guard.
Kakuto is looking to advance position but Anderson won't allow it.
Well, if Kakuto is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kakuto trying to advance position but Anderson counters by regaining guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Anderson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (6) vs (15) Kakuto
Anderson preventing the sweep.
Kakuto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Anderson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kakuto is looking for a triangle but Anderson pushes his legs off easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson preventing the sweep.
Kakuto can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Anderson controls the pace.
Kakuto wants to hit a sweep here but Anderson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kakuto there! Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (9) vs (15) Kakuto
And that's the end of the fight!
Kakuto wins on points by 15 to 9.
After the big win, Tsuyoi Kakuto made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Furnace Performance 🔥 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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