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CFC CG NY 10 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Vadius Highwind! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Test LS!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and Eddie Farnsworth.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Highwind closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. LS quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Highwind (2) vs (0) LS
LS is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Highwind is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Highwind seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
LS actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LS is looking for a sweep. Highwind is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LS wants to control but Highwind is keeping busy.
Highwind performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
LS preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
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.
LS is staying active underneath Highwind, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Highwind stalling away here and it's allowed LS to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Highwind trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but LS manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Highwind (2) vs (2) LS
Highwind wants to sweep but no luck.
LS's corner is telling him to maintain position.
LS's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
LS passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Highwind (2) vs (5) LS
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Highwind is looking for a sweep.
LS working away.
LS tries to move into full mount but can't pass Highwind's legs.
LS advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Highwind (2) vs (7) LS
LS wants to control the pace but Highwind is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Highwind tries to reverse the position but LS maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Highwind looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
LS tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Highwind is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
LS controlling his opponent.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that LS has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Highwind is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
LS looking to control and managing it successfully.
Highwind tries to lock up and control but LS gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Highwind tries to improve his position but LS has taken his back! LS has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Highwind tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! LS pushes Highwind away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Test LS!
A very excited looking Test LS rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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