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CWC 232 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Louis C K! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 21 losses; Rodney Holzken!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Holzken leaves C K with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Holzken is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
C K has a takedown stuffed.
C K tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Holzken defends well and C K ends up having to push Holzken into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Louis C K. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holzken works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: C K (0) vs (2) Holzken
Holzken trying to control the position from guard on top but C K is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
C K controlling Holzken's posture.
C K lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: C K (2) vs (2) Holzken
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holzken is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. C K is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
C K slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
C K has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Holzken not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Holzken wants to sweep but no luck.
Holzken working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. C K doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. C K manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
C K is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
C K'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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holzken looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Holzken is trying to keep C K in close.
Holzken has his foot on C K's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. C K works his way back into a safe position though.
Holzken bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in C K's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: C K (2) vs (4) Holzken
Holzken tries to free his leg and advance position but C K is retaining full guard.
Holzken trying to control the position from guard on top but C K is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
C K is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holzken's corner is telling him to maintain position.
It looks like Holzken might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
C K pulls Holzken in close to prevent any damage.
Holzken wants to pass the guard but C K is keeping the position.
My spies in Shut Up & Train! {$1000} inform me that Holzken has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Holzken wants to control from the top but C K keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holzken might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control C K haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
C K controlling the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Holzken looking to pass the guard.
Holzken stands and throws C K's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: C K (2) vs (7) Holzken
Holzken wants to control but C K is keeping him busy.
C K is trying to control Holzken's posture but Holzken avoids it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
C K is looking to reverse the position.
Holzken is looking to take a break and control but C K is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Holzken is trying to get an arm triangle but C K is defending well.
Holzken swings around for an armbar but C K sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Holzken's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: C K (4) vs (7) Holzken
Holzken has his foot on C K's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. C K works his way back into a safe position though.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Holzken working for submissions but it's allowed C K to get to half guard.
C K prevents Holzken from improving his position.
C K wants to pass to mount but Holzken is defending the position.
Holzken is trying to get back to full guard.
Holzken keeping control of the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Holzken manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Holzken has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but C K can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Holzken has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but C K can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Holzken has his foot on C K's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. C K works his way back into a safe position though.
Holzken looking for a guillotine here but C K defends easily.
Holzken looking for a sweep. Not yet Holzken, not yet.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Holzken being controlled here, momentarily.
Holzken is looking to sweep but instead, C K has passed into half guard.
Still in half guard, C K seems content to control.
C K tries to pass the half guard into mount. Holzken knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Holzken trying to hold on to C K's head to control him but C K postures up.
Holzken makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Holzken.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
C K stopping the sweep attempt from Holzken.
C K slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Holzken looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holzken has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but C K can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
C K trying to control but Holzken is working from the bottom.
Holzken being controlled here, momentarily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Holzken wants to sweep but no luck.
Holzken keeps trying to improve his position.
Holzken is looking for a triangle but C K pushes his legs off easily.
C K got a little sloppy there for a moment and Holzken has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, C K has managed to get both his arms back between Holzken's legs - danger averted.
C K controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Holzken is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and C K defends well.
C K slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Holzken trying to keep a closed guard but C K is proving a slippery customer.
Holzken is looking for a triangle but C K pushes his legs off easily.
C K pushes down on Holzken's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Holzken makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Holzken.
C K postures up.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
C K preventing the sweep.
C K pushes down on Holzken's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Holzken is looking for a sweep. C K is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
C K stalling.
Holzken is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but C K pulls his head out easily.
C K looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Holzken is looking for a sweep. C K is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Holzken looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Holzken is looking to improve his position.
C K wants to free his trapped foot but Holzken is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Holzken is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but C K pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holzken looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Holzken wins on points by 7 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Rodney Holzken thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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