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Event:
TWGC 30 (265+lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: Jul 19, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Masahito Fukumoto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 3 losses; Numero Deux!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Deux moves into the clinch.
Fukumoto is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Deux to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Deux works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fukumoto (0) vs (2) Deux
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.#SUB#
Fukumoto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Deux controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fukumoto keeping full guard, as Deux tries to pass.
Deux slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Fukumoto (0) vs (5) Deux
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Deux wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fukumoto, who protects the arm well. #T1#
Fukumoto tries to improve position but can't.
Fukumoto could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Fukumoto is trying to control Deux's posture but Deux avoids it.
Fukumoto stops Deux from passing to mount.
Deux moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T2#
Deux is looking to take a break and control but Fukumoto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fukumoto is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Deux is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fukumoto (0) vs (7) Deux
Deux controlling the pace for now.
Deux is looking to work his way around to Fukumoto's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Deux manages to capitalize on a mistake by Fukumoto to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Fukumoto (0) vs (10) Deux
Fukumoto prevents Deux from getting a body triangle.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fukumoto just trying to survive but Deux is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Deux is hanging on to Fukumoto's back as he tries to escape.
Good control from Deux.
Fukumoto trying to control the position but Deux manages to sink in the hooks.
Deux just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Let's hope that Deux has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB2#
Deux working for the choke. #T4##SUB2#
Deux working for a choke but Fukumoto is defending well.
Deux has good solid back control here. #SUB2#
Fukumoto defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Deux's arms. #T5#
Deux really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Fukumoto.
Deux not allowing Fukumoto to control his hands.
A lull in the action here.
#T6#
Deux is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Fukumoto tries to escape the position.
Deux trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Fukumoto doesn't escape. #SUB2#
Deux has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Fukumoto manages to reverse the position and now he's in Deux's guard. Nice work there by Fukumoto.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fukumoto (2) vs (10) Deux#T7##SUB2#
Deux is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Deux keeping moving, preventing Fukumoto from controlling successfully.
Fukumoto is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Deux is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Deux is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fukumoto wants to pass the guard but Deux is keeping the position.#T8##SUB2#
Deux is looking for a triangle but Fukumoto pushes his legs off easily.
Fukumoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Deux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deux looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fukumoto is one step ahead there.
Deux keeping moving, preventing Fukumoto from controlling successfully.
Fukumoto looking to pass the guard. #T9##SUB2#
Deux working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fukumoto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fukumoto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fukumoto wants to pass the guard but Deux is keeping the position.
Deux is trying to keep Fukumoto in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fukumoto trying to control but Deux is working from the bottom.
Deux wants to control but Fukumoto passes easily into half guard.
#T10#
The fighters are battling for position here. Deux manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fukumoto works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Deux regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fukumoto looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Deux is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fukumoto defends well.
Fukumoto wants to control from the top but Deux keeps moving. #T11##SUB2#
Deux working for a triangle but Fukumoto defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Deux is looking for a triangle but Fukumoto pushes his legs off easily.
Deux keeping moving, preventing Fukumoto from controlling successfully.
Deux has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Fukumoto is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Deux is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Deux has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fukumoto (2) vs (12) Deux#T12#
Fukumoto is trying to keep Deux in close.
Deux seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Fukumoto has his foot on Deux's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Deux works his way back into a safe position though.#T13#
Deux wants to pass the guard but Fukumoto is keeping the position.
Fukumoto wants to control but Deux passes easily into half guard.
#SUB#
Fukumoto looking for submissions off his back.
Fukumoto wants to get back to full guard but Deux has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Fukumoto (2) vs (15) Deux
Fukumoto wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Fukumoto (2) vs (18) Deux
Deux controls the position.#T14##SUB2#
Deux is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Fukumoto defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Deux has the hooks in. Fukumoto is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Deux looking to break Fukumoto's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Fukumoto remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Deux will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Deux's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fukumoto wants to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Deux wins on points by 18 to 2.
Numero Deux took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sportivité for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
TWGC 30 (265+lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Masahito Fukumoto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Yayi Zinsou!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fukumoto closes the distance and clinches up with Zinsou, looking for a takedown. Fukumoto pushes Zinsou against the cage but Zinsou circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Zinsou fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fukumoto to the ground. Zinsou is now in Fukumoto's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fukumoto (0) vs (2) Zinsou
Zinsou trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zinsou looks winded!
Fukumoto wants to sweep but no luck.
Zinsou tries to free his leg and advance position but Fukumoto is retaining full guard.
Fukumoto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zinsou must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Zinsou looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fukumoto trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Fukumoto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zinsou gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1##SUB#
Fukumoto working for a triangle but Zinsou defends it easily.
Zinsou passes Fukumoto's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Fukumoto looking for a kimura from the bottom but Zinsou passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fukumoto (0) vs (5) Zinsou#SUB2#
Zinsou tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Zinsou has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fukumoto tries to improve position but can't.
Fukumoto gets back to half guard.
Fukumoto could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Fukumoto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
Fukumoto is trying to keep Zinsou in close.
#SUB#
Fukumoto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Zinsou has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Fukumoto to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Zinsou is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Fukumoto pulls down on the head and he's put Zinsou to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Masahito Fukumoto! |
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Event:
TWGC 30 (265+lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 09, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Masahito Fukumoto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Denzel Ramsy!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yuuki Gou.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ramsy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fukumoto stuffs the takedown attempt from Ramsy. Ramsy gets slowly back to his feet.
Fukumoto closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Ramsy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fukumoto won't be happy with that. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fukumoto (0) vs (4) Ramsy
Ramsy trying to control the action but Fukumoto is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Fukumoto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Ramsy wants to control for a moment but Fukumoto uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #SUB2#
Ramsy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ramsy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fukumoto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fukumoto is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Fukumoto has his hands clasped together around Ramsy's back. He's all about the action.#SUB2#
Ramsy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fukumoto trying to control here.
Fukumoto gets back to full guard.
Ramsy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fukumoto 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: Fukumoto (2) vs (4) Ramsy#T3#
Ramsy trying to control here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fukumoto is looking to stall here but Ramsy recovers full guard.
Fukumoto pushing down on Ramsy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ramsy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fukumoto is working away from the top position though.
Ramsy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4##SUB#
Fukumoto seems to be working for a kimura but Ramsy defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramsy regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fukumoto seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ramsy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fukumoto content to stall in guard here.
Ramsy keeping moving, preventing Fukumoto from controlling successfully. #T5#
Fukumoto passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Fukumoto (5) vs (4) Ramsy
Ramsy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fukumoto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Fukumoto is trying to get an arm triangle but Ramsy is defending well.
Fukumoto could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Fukumoto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ramsy keeps working.
Ramsy tries to bench press Fukumoto off him but Fukumoto keeps the position. #T6#
Fukumoto wants to control but Ramsy is keeping him busy.
Ramsy is looking to regain half guard here but Fukumoto keeps moving and retains side control.
Fukumoto tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Ramsy is looking to reverse the position.
Fukumoto works to advance to full mount. Ramsy defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Fukumoto (7) vs (4) Ramsy
Fukumoto tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T7#
Ramsy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fukumoto controlling the position easily from mount.
Fukumoto is stalling here but it's allowed Ramsy to get half guard.
Fukumoto trying to control from half guard but Ramsy is working away.
Ramsy is in trouble now - Fukumoto has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fukumoto (10) vs (4) Ramsy#T8#
Ramsy tries to lock up and control but Fukumoto gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fukumoto looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ramsy sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ramsy is looking for a sweep. Fukumoto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fukumoto is keen to just control but Ramsy is a slippery customer.
Fukumoto trying to control the pace.
Fukumoto is pressing down on Ramsy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ramsy is holding on for now. #T9##SUB#
Fukumoto is working for a submission of some sort.
Ramsy is refusing to be controlled, as Fukumoto sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Fukumoto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fukumoto passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fukumoto (13) vs (4) Ramsy#T10##SUB#
Fukumoto goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ramsy is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fukumoto (13) vs (6) Ramsy
Ramsy wants to control from the top but Fukumoto keeps moving.
Fukumoto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramsy is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Fukumoto has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Ramsy should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Fukumoto has tightened it up now! Ramsy should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Masahito Fukumoto! |
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