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CFC CG 53 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 99 wins and 49 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 21 losses; William Crazy Horse!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Crazy Horse tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rodriquez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Crazy Horse somewhat.
William Crazy Horse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crazy Horse misses with a takedown attempt
and Rodriquez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rodriquez. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (0) Crazy Horse
Crazy Horse not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rodriquez content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crazy Horse swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriquez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Crazy Horse looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rodriquez is fighting to break Crazy Horse's control of his arms but Crazy Horse is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Crazy Horse 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.
Rodriquez controlling from the top position.
Crazy Horse has control of Rodriquez's left arm, preventing Rodriquez from doing any damage.
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.
Crazy Horse looking to control.
Rodriquez won't allow Crazy Horse to sweep him here.
Crazy Horse is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (2) Crazy Horse
Rodriquez is refusing to be controlled, as Crazy Horse sits in half guard.
Crazy Horse slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez wants to control but Crazy Horse is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Crazy Horse takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Rodriquez'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.
Rodriquez is looking for a sweep. Crazy Horse is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Crazy Horse stalling away here and it's allowed Rodriquez to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Rodriquez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Crazy Horse won't allow Rodriquez to sweep him here.
Crazy Horse not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez pulls Crazy Horse in to control the position.
Crazy Horse stopping the sweep attempt from Rodriquez.
Crazy Horse stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodriquez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Crazy Horse controls the pace.
Crazy Horse pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriquez is keeping the position for now.
Crazy Horse wants to control from the top but Rodriquez keeps moving.
Crazy Horse preventing the sweep.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Crazy Horse trying to move into half guard but instead Rodriquez has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (4) vs (2) Crazy Horse
Crazy Horse is adopting a defensive guard.
Rodriquez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rodriquez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Crazy Horse for as long as he can get away with.
Rodriquez advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (7) vs (2) Crazy Horse
Crazy Horse keeps Rodriquez under control for a moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Crazy Horse's face as Rodriquez controls the position.
Rodriquez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Crazy Horse is looking to regain half guard here but Rodriquez keeps moving and retains side control.
Crazy Horse is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rodriquez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Crazy Horse wants to get back to full guard.
Rodriquez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rodriquez wants to pass to mount but Crazy Horse is defending the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez content to control rather than advance.
Crazy Horse wants to improve his position but Rodriquez is controlling well.
Rodriquez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Crazy Horse is positioning himself well to prevent Rodriquez advancing to mount.
Crazy Horse is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
Rodriquez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crazy Horse keeps working.
Rodriquez is looking to advance position but Crazy Horse won't allow it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (10) vs (2) Crazy Horse
Crazy Horse looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Rodriquez (13) vs (2) Crazy Horse
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriquez controlling from the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Nick Rodriquez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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