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CFC CG 32 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Bartholomew Bainbridge! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Aron George!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bainbridge is defended easily by George.
George fails to land the takedown.
Bainbridge has been working on his boxing with his coaches at HELLCADEMY in the buildup to the fight.
Bainbridge tries for a takedown but George sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
George shoots in and drives through. Bainbridge sprawls well.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bainbridge or perhaps it was just good defense by George, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bartholomew Bainbridge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
George has a takedown stuffed.
Bainbridge shoots in and gets a takedown into George's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bainbridge (2) vs (0) George
George keeping full guard, as Bainbridge tries to pass.
George looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
George is controlling Bainbridge's posture.
Bainbridge drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but George manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bainbridge has George in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bainbridge (2) vs (2) George
Bainbridge working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. George doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. George manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bainbridge had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. George defends it easily.
George stays in close to Bainbridge's body and controls the position.
Bainbridge escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. George gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bainbridge has his foot on George's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. George works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
George is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bainbridge has his foot on George's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. George works his way back into a safe position though.
Bainbridge looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! George has picked Bainbridge up and slammed him! Bainbridge can't keep hold of the triangle and George manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bainbridge (2) vs (5) George
Bainbridge is not content to let George control the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
George is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
George content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bainbridge is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bainbridge sneaks back into half guard.
Bainbridge looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bainbridge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bainbridge is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but George pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
George prevents Bainbridge from improving his position.
Bainbridge trying to get back to full guard but George takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bainbridge (2) vs (8) George
Bainbridge can't escape the position.
Bainbridge is working hard here to advance position.
George controlling the pace for now.
Bainbridge is trying to escape the mount.
George content just to control the position here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bainbridge tries to reverse the position but George maintains control.
George controlling from mount.
George looking to control but Bainbridge is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bainbridge is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bainbridge sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bainbridge tries to get to full guard but George has control of the leg.
George is looking to take a break and control but Bainbridge is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
George slows the pace down in half guard.
Bainbridge looking for submissions off his back.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
George prevents Bainbridge from improving his position.
Bainbridge is not content to let George control the position.
Bainbridge looking for submissions off his back.
Bainbridge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
George works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bainbridge (2) vs (11) George
Bainbridge is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bainbridge sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bainbridge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bainbridge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bainbridge is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but George pulls his head out easily.
George trying to pass the guard but Bainbridge defending well.
Bainbridge actively working from the bottom here.
George controlling the action here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bainbridge is not content to let George control the position.
George is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bainbridge sees it coming and defends easily.
Bainbridge actively working from the bottom here.
George is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bainbridge (2) vs (14) George
George looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bainbridge tries to reverse the position but George maintains control.
George tries to control but Bainbridge wriggling away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bainbridge tries to reverse the position but George maintains control.
George wants to control the pace but Bainbridge is squirming around nicely.
Bainbridge really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bainbridge manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bainbridge wants to improve his position but George is controlling well.
Bainbridge looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bainbridge is looking for a sweep. George is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
George is trying to control the action in half guard but Bainbridge is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bainbridge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bainbridge is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but George pulls his head out easily.
Bainbridge is breathing heavily.
Bainbridge wants to improve his position but George is controlling well.
Bainbridge actively working from the bottom here.
George wants to control but Bainbridge is keeping him busy.
George looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bainbridge actively working from the bottom here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
George wants to take a breather but Bainbridge is having none of it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bainbridge actively working from the bottom here.
George trying to control the pace.
Bainbridge looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bainbridge is not content to let George control the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
George is looking to advance position but Bainbridge won't allow it.
Bainbridge actively working from the bottom here.
George wants to pass to mount but Bainbridge is defending the position.
Bainbridge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
George slows the pace down in half guard.
Bainbridge has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, George escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by George! Score +3 for passing guard: Bainbridge (2) vs (17) George
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bainbridge tries to bench press George off him but George keeps the position.
Bainbridge trying to remain calm as George controls from the top position.
Bainbridge sneaks back into half guard.
George is pressing down on Bainbridge's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bainbridge is holding on for now.
Bainbridge looking for submissions off his back.
George is trying to control. Bainbridge wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
George seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Bainbridge is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Aron George!
A very excited looking Aron George made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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