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CWC 303 - Priest vs Jackson PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 30 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Michael Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Igor Prikhodko and Viktor Lagutenko.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Cruz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dravezesdi's waist but Dravezesdi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cruz off to one side.
Dravezesdi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice takedown defense from Dravezesdi. No joy for Cruz on that attempt.
Dravezesdi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cruz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (0) Cruz
Dravezesdi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cruz tries to roll over but Dravezesdi keeps him under control.
Dravezesdi trying to control the action but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Cruz is trying to maintain the position but Dravezesdi is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dravezesdi wants to take a breather but Cruz is having none of it.
Dravezesdi is taking a breather. Cruz says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Dravezesdi is looking to advance position but Cruz won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dravezesdi wants to control but Cruz is keeping him busy.
Cruz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cruz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dravezesdi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (2) Cruz
Dravezesdi is trying to keep Cruz in close.
Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dravezesdi is keeping the position for now.
Dravezesdi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cruz is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dravezesdi is pulling down on Cruz's head to control his posture.
Dravezesdi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cruz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dravezesdi tries to roll over but Cruz keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi keeping control of the position.
Dravezesdi tries to roll over but Cruz keeps him under control.
Dravezesdi is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Roosters Coop, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Cruz wants to pass to mount but Dravezesdi is defending the position.
Dravezesdi is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz wants to pass to mount but Dravezesdi is defending the position.
Dravezesdi is looking to improve his position.
Cruz trying to control the pace.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is looking to improve his position.
Cruz controlling the action here.
Dravezesdi wants to control but Cruz is keeping busy.
Dravezesdi tries to roll over but Cruz keeps him under control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is controlling the pace.
Cruz is pressing down on Dravezesdi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dravezesdi is holding on for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cruz in particular looking to stall.
Cruz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dravezesdi keeps working.
Dravezesdi is looking to improve his position.
Dravezesdi is trying to control but can't.
Cruz slows the pace down in half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cruz wants to pass the guard but Dravezesdi is defending well.
Dravezesdi is trying to get back to full guard.
Dravezesdi gets full guard.
Dravezesdi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cruz passes into half guard.
Dravezesdi is trying to control but can't.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cruz is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dravezesdi is looking for a sweep. Cruz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dravezesdi gets back to full guard.
Cruz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cruz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cruz won't allow Dravezesdi to sweep him here.
Cruz looking to pass the guard.
Cruz won't allow Dravezesdi to sweep him here.
Cruz passes Dravezesdi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cruz is trying to control. Dravezesdi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dravezesdi trying to control but Cruz postures up.
Dravezesdi tries to roll over but Cruz keeps him under control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cruz passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (5) Cruz
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Cruz is looking to take a break and control but Dravezesdi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dravezesdi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Cruz not doing much here.
Cruz works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (8) Cruz
Cruz looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cruz controlling the pace for now.
Dravezesdi tries to hold on but Cruz postures up.
Cruz tries to control but Dravezesdi wriggling away.
Cruz takes Dravezesdi's back. Score +3 for taking back: Dravezesdi (2) vs (11) Cruz
Cruz is hanging on to Dravezesdi's back as he tries to escape.
Cruz is riding his opponent, not letting Dravezesdi buck him off.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Cruz controlling well, preventing Dravezesdi from escaping the position.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position but Cruz manages to sink in the hooks.
You can see the frustration on Dravezesdi's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Good control from Cruz.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cruz wins on points by 11 to 2.
Michael Cruz is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Michael Cruz 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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