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CACC 177: Gatsby vs Cubbedge PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 8 losses; Ono Kuronoa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Kreepee Krawlee!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kuronoa pushes Krawlee up against the ropes in a clinch.
Krawlee wants a takedown but no success here.
Kuronoa jumps into guard, dragging Krawlee to the mat.
Krawlee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Krawlee wants to control from the top but Kuronoa keeps moving.
Kuronoa keeping full guard, as Krawlee tries to pass.
Krawlee wants to control from the top but Kuronoa keeps moving.
Krawlee might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kuronoa haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuronoa controls Krawlee momentarily but Krawlee frees himself.
Kuronoa is really struggling to control Krawlee but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kuronoa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuronoa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Krawlee controls the pace.
Kuronoa is trying to keep Krawlee in close.
Krawlee trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuronoa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuronoa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Krawlee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuronoa is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krawlee trying to control but Kuronoa is working from the bottom.
Krawlee won't allow Kuronoa to sweep him here.
Kuronoa is trying to control the position but Krawlee postures up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Krawlee wants to control from the top but Kuronoa keeps moving.
Krawlee looking to sit in guard and control but Kuronoa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuronoa (2) vs (0) Krawlee
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Krawlee holds on and takes a little breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krawlee working a defensive guard here.
Kuronoa tries to free his leg and advance position but Krawlee is retaining full guard.
Krawlee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Krawlee is pulling down on Kuronoa's head to control his posture.
Krawlee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kuronoa is one step ahead there.
Kuronoa trying to control but Krawlee is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krawlee has his foot on Kuronoa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kuronoa works his way back into a safe position though.
Krawlee is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kuronoa trying to control the position from guard on top but Krawlee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuronoa is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Krawlee is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Krawlee being controlled here, momentarily.
Kuronoa trying to control but Krawlee is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kuronoa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Krawlee working a defensive guard here.
Krawlee is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Krawlee is controlling Kuronoa's posture.
Krawlee's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Krawlee trying to keep a closed guard but Kuronoa is proving a slippery customer.
Kuronoa pushes down on Krawlee's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kuronoa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Krawlee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Krawlee moves into full guard.
Krawlee pulls Kuronoa in to control the position.
Kuronoa 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.
Krawlee keeping moving, preventing Kuronoa from controlling successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Krawlee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kuronoa's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuronoa (2) vs (2) Krawlee
Kuronoa working for a triangle but Krawlee defends it easily.
Krawlee forces his way into half guard.
Kuronoa is trying to get back to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kuronoa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Krawlee is trying to control the action in half guard but Kuronoa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kuronoa tries to get to full guard but Krawlee has control of the leg.
Krawlee tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kuronoa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Krawlee is trying to control. Kuronoa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kuronoa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Krawlee pulls his head out easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kuronoa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Krawlee pulls his head out easily.
Krawlee is keen to just control but Kuronoa is a slippery customer.
Krawlee wants to free his trapped foot but Kuronoa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kuronoa is in trouble now - Krawlee has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuronoa (2) vs (5) Krawlee
Krawlee manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kuronoa to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kuronoa (2) vs (8) Krawlee
Krawlee is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Krawlee struggling to keep hold of the position.
I would not like to be Kuronoa right now.
Krawlee keeps control of the position as Kuronoa tries to break free.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kuronoa is working hard here to advance position.
Krawlee is not going to allow Kuronoa to sit and survive in this position.
Will Krawlee go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Krawlee avoiding Kuronoa 's attempts to control his hands.
Kuronoa breaks Krawlee's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuronoa (4) vs (8) Krawlee
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kuronoa trying to control the position from guard on top but Krawlee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krawlee 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.
Krawlee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Krawlee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Krawlee pulls Kuronoa in to control the position.
Krawlee looking for a sweep. Not yet Krawlee, not yet.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Krawlee is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuronoa (4) vs (10) Krawlee
Kuronoa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Krawlee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Krawlee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kuronoa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kuronoa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Krawlee is aware though and is defending well.
Krawlee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuronoa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kuronoa is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuronoa (6) vs (10) Krawlee
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Krawlee 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Krawlee is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuronoa (6) vs (12) Krawlee
Kuronoa has his foot on Krawlee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Krawlee works his way back into a safe position though.
Krawlee trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuronoa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuronoa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Krawlee controls the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Krawlee wins on points by 12 to 6.
During a confident post fight interview, Kreepee Krawlee thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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