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TWGC 30 (265+lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Seppo Sepi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 5 losses; Harry Hirsch!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hirsch shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Sepi closes the distance and clinches.
Sepi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD#
Hirsch is fighting off a takedown attempt but Sepi is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hirsch to the mat. Hirsch regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sepi (2) vs (0) Hirsch
Hirsch 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.
Sepi wants to pass the guard but Hirsch is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hirsch wants to sweep here but Sepi controlling him for the moment.
Sepi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hirsch working a defensive guard here.
Sepi won't allow Hirsch to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sepi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hirsch's guard.
Hirsch is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Hirsch trying to hold on to Sepi's head to control him but Sepi postures up.
Hirsch has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Hirsch is looking to improve his position.
Sepi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2##SUB2#
Hirsch actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Sepi is working for a kimura but Hirsch is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hirsch is looking to improve his position.
Sepi uses his free foot to push down on Hirsch's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hirsch. Score +3 for passing guard: Sepi (5) vs (0) Hirsch#SUB#
Sepi jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hirsch is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hirsch and Sepi has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Hirsch is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Hirsch regains half guard.
Sepi prevents Hirsch from improving his position.
Sepi trying to pass the guard but Hirsch defending well.
Hirsch is trying to get back to full guard.
Sepi tries to pass to full mount but Hirsch defends it. #T4#
Still in half guard, Sepi seems content to control.
Hirsch tries to get to full guard but Sepi has control of the leg.
Sepi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hirsch trying to hold on to Sepi's head to control him but Sepi postures up.
Hirsch wants to improve his position but Sepi is controlling well.
Sepi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hirsch keeps working. #T5#
Hirsch trying to hold on to Sepi's head to control him but Sepi postures up.
Hirsch is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Sepi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hirsch is just riding it out for now. Sepi eventually gives up the hold.
Hirsch is trying to get back to full guard.
Sepi is keen to just control but Hirsch is a slippery customer.#T6#
Hirsch tries to roll over but Sepi keeps him under control.
Sepi passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sepi (8) vs (0) Hirsch
Sepi happy to just control the position for now.
Hirsch tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hirsch is still trying to improve position.#T7##SUB#
Sepi is trying to get an arm triangle but Hirsch is defending well.
Hirsch tries to buck Sepi off but Sepi is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Hirsch's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hirsch tries to bench press Sepi off him but Sepi keeps the position.
Hirsch is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Sepi is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sepi (10) vs (0) Hirsch
Sepi avoids the attempt from Hirsch to control.
Sepi moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Sepi (13) vs (0) Hirsch#T8#
Sepi biding his time, looking for the opening.
Sepi keeps control of the position as Hirsch tries to break free.
Sepi seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Hirsch trying to control the hands but Sepi won't let him.
Hirsch tries to escape but Sepi has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Hirsch is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Sepi.
#T9##SUB#
Sepi is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Hirsch is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Hirsch showing good submission defense here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB#
Sepi is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Hirsch has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Sepi not allowing Hirsch to control his hands. #T10#
Hirsch is trying to break free.
Sepi doesn't have the hooks in and Hirsch manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sepi (13) vs (2) Hirsch
Hirsch preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Hirsch drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sepi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hirsch has Sepi in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sepi (15) vs (2) Hirsch
Sepi passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Sepi (18) vs (2) Hirsch
Hirsch being controlled for a moment. #T11#
Hirsch is looking to regain half guard here but Sepi keeps moving and retains side control.
Hirsch is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sepi trying to control the action but Hirsch is working from the bottom.
Hirsch manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sepi's best efforts.
Sepi prevents Hirsch from improving his position.
Hirsch makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hirsch.#T12#
Hirsch not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sepi wants to pass the guard but Hirsch is keeping the position.
Sepi trying to control the position from guard on top but Hirsch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Hirsch is looking for a triangle but Sepi pushes his legs off easily.
Hirsch is trying to keep Sepi in close.
#T13#
Sepi trying to control the position from guard on top but Hirsch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hirsch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hirsch seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sepi 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.
Hirsch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sepi is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Hirsch escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sepi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T14##SUB2#
Hirsch working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sepi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sepi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hirsch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sepi forces his way into half guard.
Sepi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sepi wants to take a breather but Hirsch is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sepi takes the fight on points by 18 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Seppo Sepi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 16 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sparxx fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kakuto with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Sparxx counters by clinching up.
Sparxx prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sparxx is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kakuto prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrone Sparxx. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sparxx is working for takedown but Kakuto is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sparxx can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Kakuto has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Sparxx regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparxx (0) vs (2) Kakuto
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparxx wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Sparxx has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sparxx's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Sparxx 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.
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Kakuto from controlling successfully.
Sparxx looking for a sweep. Not yet Sparxx, not yet.
Sparxx is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
Kakuto preventing the sweep.
Kakuto trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Sparxx is trying to control the position but Kakuto postures up.
Sparxx is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kakuto is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sparxx wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Sparxx wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kakuto is now in half guard.
Sparxx gets back to full guard.
Sparxx controls Kakuto momentarily but Kakuto frees himself.
Kakuto stands and throws Sparxx's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (0) vs (5) Kakuto
Sparxx tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kakuto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4##SUB2#
Kakuto is trying to get an arm triangle but Sparxx is defending well.
Sparxx tries to bench press Kakuto off him but Kakuto keeps the position.
Sparxx gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kakuto working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Sparxx's thigh. Sparxx counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Sparxx controlling Kakuto's posture. #T5#
Kakuto postures up.
Sparxx wants to sweep but no luck.
Sparxx trying to control the position.
#T6##SUB#
Sparxx is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kakuto is aware though and is defending well.
Sparxx working a defensive guard here.
Kakuto tries to free his leg and advance position but Sparxx is retaining full guard.
Sparxx is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kakuto stopping the sweep attempt from Sparxx.
Kakuto tries to free his leg and advance position but Sparxx is retaining full guard.
Kakuto is stalling in the full guard. #T7#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sparxx holds on and takes a little breather.
Sparxx 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: Sparxx (2) vs (5) Kakuto
Kakuto is pressing down on Sparxx's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sparxx pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kakuto is keeping the position for now. #T8#
Kakuto can't keep his opponent in guard - Sparxx advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kakuto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sparxx's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sparxx's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sparxx (2) vs (9) Kakuto
Sparxx rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Sparxx is trying to control but can't.
Sparxx moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sparxx is trying to keep Kakuto in close.
Sparxx pulls Kakuto in close to prevent any damage. #T9#
Sparxx wants to sweep here but Kakuto controlling him for the moment.
Kakuto postures up.
Sparxx controlling Kakuto's posture.
Sparxx lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (4) vs (9) Kakuto#SUB2#
Kakuto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sparxx gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T10#
Kakuto wants to improve his position but instead Sparxx has moved into half guard.
Kakuto wants to improve his position but Sparxx is controlling well.
Sparxx content to control rather than advance.
Kakuto has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Kakuto wants to improve his position but Sparxx is controlling well.
#SUB#
Sparxx seems to be working for a kimura but Kakuto defends the submission attempt.
Kakuto is trying to get back to full guard.#T11#
Kakuto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kakuto.
Sparxx is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Kakuto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sparxx defends well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kakuto is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (4) vs (11) Kakuto
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sparxx is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (6) vs (11) Kakuto#SUB2#
Kakuto looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sparxx passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (9) vs (11) Kakuto#T12#
Kakuto is looking to regain half guard here but Sparxx keeps moving and retains side control.
Kakuto trying to remain calm as Sparxx controls from the top position.
Kakuto is looking for a sweep.
Sparxx is staying tight to Kakuto's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kakuto tries to buck Sparxx off but Sparxx is having none of it.
Kakuto looking for a sweep but Sparxx has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sparxx (11) vs (11) Kakuto
Kakuto is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Sparxx working for a guillotine from mount but Kakuto is in no mood to give up. #T13#
Sparxx controlling from the full mount.
Kakuto working to try and regain half guard.
Sparxx trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kakuto 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.
Still in half guard, Sparxx seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kakuto is looking for a sweep. Sparxx is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sparxx wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kakuto keeps working.
Kakuto wants to get back to full guard.
Kakuto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sparxx's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sparxx's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sparxx (11) vs (15) Kakuto#T14#
Kakuto tries to keep control of the position but Sparxx is staying busy.
Kakuto avoiding Sparxx 's attempts to control his hands.
Sparxx wants to escape the position.
Sparxx is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Sparxx showing good submission defense here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparxx is in bad spot here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kakuto wins on points by 15 to 11.
Tsuyoi Kakuto managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Pit Bull Development, into his post fight interview.
The defeated Tyrone Sparxx had this to say: 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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