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CFC CG 31 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 London, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 43 losses; Darian Cruz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 18 losses; Cicero Verus!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cruz misses with a takedown attempt - Verus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Verus changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cruz darts in looking for a takedown but Verus gets double underhooks and turns Cruz into the cage.
Verus feints the counter takedown.
Cruz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Verus is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darian Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Verus lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cruz (0) vs (2) Verus
Verus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cruz actively working from the bottom here.
Cruz 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.
Verus seems to be looking for submissions.
Verus is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cruz has managed to free his arm - good work.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Verus has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Cruz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cruz is defending against the submission attempts here by Verus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verus wants to work for an arm triangle but Cruz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Verus is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Verus's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Verus's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cruz (4) vs (2) Verus
Cruz has the hooks in. Verus is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Verus is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Verus showing good submission defense here.
You can see the frustration on Verus's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Cruz working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Verus showing good submission defense here.
Verus tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Verus is looking to get to half guard.
Verus is still trying to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz has control of Verus's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Verus regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Cruz with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Verus regains half guard.
Verus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Verus actively working from the bottom here.
Cruz seems to be looking for submissions.
Cruz is working for a submission of some sort.
Verus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cruz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Verus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cruz has managed to get both his arms back between Verus's legs - danger averted.
Cruz slips nicely into half guard.
Verus moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cruz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Verus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cruz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Verus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cruz defends it easily.
Cruz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cruz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Verus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Verus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cruz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cruz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cruz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cruz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cruz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Verus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cruz has managed to get both his arms back between Verus's legs - danger averted.
Cruz passes Verus's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cruz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cruz uses his free foot to push down on Verus's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Verus. Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (7) vs (2) Verus
Cruz looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Verus bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (7) vs (4) Verus
Verus drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Verus jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cruz is looking for a triangle but Verus pushes his legs off easily.
Verus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cruz is breathing heavily.
Verus advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (7) vs (7) Verus
Verus thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Verus working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cruz is looking for a sweep.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Verus is trying to get an arm triangle but Cruz is defending well.
Verus is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cruz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Verus working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cruz is looking for a sweep.
Cruz gets back to half guard.
Cruz actively working from the bottom here.
Verus seems to be looking for submissions.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cruz manages to get to full guard.
Verus drops back looking for a leg! Cruz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cruz manages to kick Verus off! Verus jumps back into Cruz's guard.
Cruz pushes a forearm under Verus's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Verus is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darian Cruz!
Darian Cruz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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