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TWGC 10 (265lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ho Lee Fuk and Axl Rose. Rose has chosen You Could Be Mine as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Axl Rose has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ho Lee Fuk! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Axl Rose! The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. Rose rushes Fuk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Rose pulls Fuk into guard.
Rose trying to control the position here. Fuk has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Fuk tries to free his leg and advance position but Rose is retaining full guard. Fuk avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fuk trying to control the position from guard on top but Rose is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Rose 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. Fuk wants to control from the top but Rose keeps moving. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fuk is stalling in the full guard. Rose lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fuk (0) vs (2) Rose
That's one minute gone in the round. Fuk 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: Fuk (2) vs (2) Rose Rose has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fuk is working away from the top position though. Rose looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Rose looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Fuk trying to pass the guard but Rose defending well. Fuk wants to control but Rose is keeping him busy. Fuk works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Fuk (5) vs (2) Rose The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Fuk tries to control but Rose wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fuk content just to control the position here. Fuk has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Fuk has hold of Rose's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rose manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Rose tries to hold on but Fuk pushes him away. Rose can't escape the position.
Fuk tries to control but Rose wriggling away. Fuk with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Fuk can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rose is looking to escape. Fuk pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rose regains half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Fuk is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rose wants to get back to full guard. Rose makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rose. Fuk passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Fuk (8) vs (2) Rose Fuk tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. Fuk is trying to get an arm triangle but Rose is defending well. Rose manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fuk (8) vs (4) Rose
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fuk actively working from the bottom here. The fighters are battling for position here. Fuk manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Fuk keeping moving, preventing Rose from controlling successfully. Fuk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fuk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rose wants to pass the guard but Fuk is keeping the position. Rose got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fuk has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rose has managed to get both his arms back between Fuk's legs - danger averted. Rose trying to control the position from guard on top but Fuk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Rose drops back looking for a leg! Fuk is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fuk manages to kick Rose off! Rose jumps back into Fuk's guard. Fuk 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. Fuk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Fuk is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rose is aware though and is defending well.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Rose avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fuk had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rose defends it easily. Fuk is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rose is aware though and is defending well. Rose is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Fuk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Fuk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Rose looking to pass the guard. Fuk working a defensive guard here.
Fuk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rose stands and throws Fuk's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fuk (8) vs (7) Rose Fuk is looking to reverse the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Fuk gets back to half guard. Rose is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fuk doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rose. Rose is trying to work for a kimura but Fuk is defending well.
Rose is working for a kimura but Fuk is defending it quite comfortably.
Fuk moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Fuk wants to hit a switch here but Rose passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Fuk there! Score +3 for passing guard: Fuk (8) vs (10) Rose Fuk tries to reverse the position but Rose maintains control. Rose is trying to take his opponent's back.
Fuk is trying to escape the mount.
Fuk manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Rose trying to mount his opponent but Fuk defends it. Fuk moves into full guard.
Fuk is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rose defends well. Rose avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fuk keeping moving, preventing Rose from controlling successfully.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. Fuk is looking for a triangle but Rose pushes his legs off easily.
Rose avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rose is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Rose wants to control from the top but Fuk keeps moving. Fuk looking for a triangle here. Rose is fighting it but it looks tight! Fuk pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Rose is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ho Lee Fuk! A less than humble Ho Lee Fuk misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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