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CFC CG 49 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Blake Phoenix! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 9 losses; Elijah Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Anderson fails with the takedown.
Phoenix is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Anderson.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but Phoenix shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Phoenix clinches up with Anderson and pushes him back against the cage.
Anderson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Phoenix pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Blake Phoenix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elijah Anderson.
Anderson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Phoenix prevents it.
Anderson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Phoenix (0) vs (2) Anderson
Phoenix is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Phoenix looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anderson is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix pulls Anderson in close to prevent any damage.
We've been hearing good reports from Phoenix's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Phoenix is keeping the position.
Anderson keeps trying to improve his position.
Anderson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix is adopting a defensive guard.
Anderson looking to sit in guard and control but Phoenix gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Phoenix (2) vs (2) Anderson
Phoenix seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix being controlled here momentarily.
Phoenix is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson wants to sweep here but Phoenix controlling him for the moment.
Phoenix sitting in guard here, content to control.
Anderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Phoenix passes into half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix trying to pass the guard but Anderson defending well.
Phoenix is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Anderson is refusing to be controlled, as Phoenix sits in half guard.
Anderson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Phoenix is stalling in the full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Anderson keeping full guard, as Phoenix tries to pass.
Phoenix is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Anderson has control of Phoenix's left arm, preventing Phoenix from doing any damage.
Anderson trying to keep a closed guard but Phoenix is proving a slippery customer.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix trying to move into half guard but instead Anderson has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Phoenix (2) vs (4) Anderson
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Phoenix is retaining full guard.
Phoenix has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Phoenix keeps moving.
Phoenix controls Anderson momentarily but Anderson frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Phoenix is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Phoenix (4) vs (4) Anderson
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix sitting in guard here, content to control.
Phoenix pushing down on Anderson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson tries to get to full guard but Phoenix has control of the leg.
Anderson trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Phoenix (7) vs (4) Anderson
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Phoenix trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Phoenix controlling from the full mount.
Anderson tries to hold on but Phoenix pushes him away.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is looking to improve his position but Phoenix isn't that keen on the idea.
Phoenix takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Phoenix seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Anderson is holding on tight.
Anderson is squirming around, avoiding Phoenix's attempts to control the action.
Anderson tries to lock up and control but Phoenix gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is working to get back to half guard.
Anderson tries to lock up and control but Phoenix gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Phoenix controlling from mount.
Phoenix manages to capitalize on a mistake by Anderson to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Phoenix (10) vs (4) Anderson
Anderson tries to break free.
Anderson is still trying to improve position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Anderson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Phoenix just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Anderson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Phoenix takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
Blake Phoenix thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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