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CFC CG 40 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 12 wins and 6 losses; Kron Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Rickson Hozdic!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hozdic tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hozdic to the ground. Hozdic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hozdic changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hozdic closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hozdic lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Hozdic
Hozdic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hozdic 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.
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hozdic defends it easily.
Hozdic 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.
Hozdic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hozdic drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Hozdic off! Hozdic jumps back into Gracie's guard.
Hozdic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hozdic drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Hozdic off! Hozdic jumps back into Gracie's guard.
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hozdic pushing down on Gracie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hozdic has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Gracie defend it? Hozdic steps over the head and cranks it - Gracie is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Hozdic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rickson Hozdic! |
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