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Level 2 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Bruno Fortuna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Robert Munson!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Fujiwara and Sosuke Kotani.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Munson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Munson has Fortuna up against the ropes in a clinch.
Munson wants to take the fight to the mat but Fortuna manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Munson is pressed up against the ropes. Fortuna has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Munson down to the mat. Munson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Robert Munson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Munson has closed the distance and engaged Fortuna in a clinch.
Fortuna has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Munson after a bit of a struggle.
Munson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fortuna avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fortuna is trying to pull guard but Munson turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Fortuna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Munson pulls guard.
Munson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fortuna (0) vs (2) Munson
Munson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortuna is trying to control the position but Munson postures up.
Fortuna can't keep his opponent in guard - Munson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fortuna knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Munson on the ground.
Munson content to control rather than advance.
Munson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortuna is in trouble now - Munson has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fortuna (0) vs (5) Munson
Munson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fortuna definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Munson works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Fortuna (0) vs (8) Munson
A bit of a pause in the action here. Munson controlling the positon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munson is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Fortuna won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Munson off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Robert Munson!
A relieved looking Robert Munson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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