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CWC 286 LA 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 10 losses; Kreepee Krawlee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 23 losses; Thad Thayer!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
A momentary lapse in concentration from Thayer enables Krawlee to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Thayer manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Krawlee (2) vs (0) Thayer
Krawlee sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Krawlee got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thayer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Krawlee has managed to get both his arms back between Thayer's legs - danger averted.
Krawlee is pushing down on Thayer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Thayer is fighting to maintain full guard but Krawlee has managed to sneak the leg through.
Krawlee content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thayer wants to control but Krawlee is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krawlee perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Krawlee seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Thayer for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krawlee has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Thayer trying to control from the bottom.
Thayer wants to get back to full guard.
Thayer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Thayer.
Thayer looking for a guillotine here but Krawlee defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thayer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Krawlee passes Thayer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Krawlee in particular looking to stall.
Krawlee definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thayer wants to control but Krawlee is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Thayer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Krawlee is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Thayer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Krawlee is one step ahead there.
Krawlee slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thayer keeping full guard, as Krawlee tries to pass.
Krawlee content to stall in guard here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Krawlee'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.
Thayer 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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Krawlee is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Further stalling from Krawlee.
Thayer is looking for a triangle but Krawlee pushes his legs off easily.
Krawlee controlling from the top position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Krawlee tries to free his leg and advance position but Thayer is retaining full guard.
Krawlee is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Krawlee preventing the sweep.
Krawlee is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Thayer is trying to control the position but Krawlee postures up.
Krawlee controlling from the top position.
Thayer is trying to keep Krawlee in close.
Krawlee passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Krawlee (5) vs (0) Thayer
Thayer is looking to regain half guard here but Krawlee keeps moving and retains side control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Krawlee is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Krawlee moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Krawlee (7) vs (0) Thayer
Krawlee content just to control the position here.
Krawlee pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Thayer tries to hold on but Krawlee postures up.
We've been informed that Thayer has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Thayer is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Krawlee is staying active.
Thayer is in all sorts of trouble here.
Thayer stops Krawlee from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Krawlee content just to control the position here.
Thayer tries to hold on but Krawlee pushes him away.
Thayer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Krawlee sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Krawlee is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Thayer doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Thayer is looking to improve his position but Krawlee isn't that keen on the idea.
Krawlee controlling the position easily from mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Thayer tries to control the position but Krawlee now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Krawlee (10) vs (0) Thayer
Krawlee controls the position.
Thayer wants to control his opponent's hands but Krawlee gets his hands free.
Krawlee controlling from the back.
Thayer tries to break free.
Krawlee controlling the position well here. Thayer rolled but Krawlee kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Krawlee.
Krawlee continues to hold on tight.
Krawlee controlling well, preventing Thayer from escaping the position.
Krawlee controls the action.
Krawlee is not going to allow Thayer to sit and survive in this position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Krawlee.
Thayer rolls, trying to escape but Krawlee keeps control of the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thayer is really stuck here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Krawlee takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
A victorious Kreepee Krawlee thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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