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TWGC 29 (265lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tsuyoi Kakuto (ranked 1313 p4p, 187 weight class) and Rui Rodrigo Germano (ranked 14209 p4p, 688 weight class). Kakuto comes to the cage accompanied by Gorillaz-Dirty Harry. Germano has chosen HIM - Don't Fear The Reaper as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Tsuyoi Kakuto has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Tsuyoi Kakuto seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 9 losses; Rui Rodrigo Germano!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Germano gets a clinch.
Kakuto gets underhooks to prevent Germano's takedown attempt.
Germano pulls guard successfully.
Kakuto preventing the sweep.
Germano is still trying to improve position.
Kakuto definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kakuto content to stall in guard here.
Germano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kakuto manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (0) vs (2) Germano
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Germano defends it easily.
Germano wants to control from the top but Kakuto keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakuto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Germano defends well.
Germano 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.
Kakuto is pulling down on Germano's head. It's preventing any offense from Germano, at least for the moment.
Kakuto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Germano is aware though and is defending well.
Germano pushing down on Kakuto's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Germano is trying to control. Kakuto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Germano seems to be looking for submissions.
Kakuto wants to control but Germano is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kakuto looking for submissions off his back.
Kakuto is refusing to be controlled, as Germano sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Germano passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (0) vs (5) Germano
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto is looking to get to half guard.
Germano controlling from mount.
Germano prevents Kakuto from getting the reversal.
Germano can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kakuto is looking to escape.
Kakuto is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto is working hard here to advance position.
Germano controlling from mount.
Germano moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Kakuto (0) vs (8) Germano
Kakuto showing good submission defense here.
Kakuto prevents Germano from getting a body triangle.
Kakuto is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Germano is trying to stick to Kakuto's back but Kakuto is turning into Germano. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Germano's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kakuto. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (2) vs (8) Germano
Kakuto trying to control but Germano is working from the bottom.
Germano escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kakuto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Germano looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kakuto controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Germano 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.
Kakuto is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kakuto is fighting to break Germano's control of his arms but Germano is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kakuto slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (5) vs (8) Germano
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto taking a breather here.
Germano tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kakuto (7) vs (8) Germano
Kakuto tries to control but Germano wriggling away.
Germano working to try and regain half guard.
Kakuto tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Germano is looking to improve his position but Kakuto isn't that keen on the idea.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Germano tries to lock up and control but Kakuto gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kakuto looking to control and managing it successfully.
Germano is working to get back to half guard.
Germano is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Germano slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Germano is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Kakuto has latched onto it... Big trouble! Kakuto pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Germano is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Kakuto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tsuyoi Kakuto!
After the big win, Tsuyoi Kakuto made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Pit Bull Development and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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