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CFC CG Tokyo 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 1 wins and 5 losses; Bartholomew Bainbridge! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 20 losses; William Crazy Horse!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bainbridge changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Crazy Horse looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bainbridge (4) vs (0) Crazy Horse
Bainbridge is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Crazy Horse knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bainbridge has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bainbridge working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Crazy Horse manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bainbridge's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bainbridge seems to be looking for submissions.
Crazy Horse actively working from the bottom here.
Bainbridge seems to be looking for submissions.
Crazy Horse looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bainbridge is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Crazy Horse is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bainbridge is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Crazy Horse sees it coming and defends easily.
Crazy Horse looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bainbridge is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Crazy Horse looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Crazy Horse is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Crazy Horse makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Crazy Horse.
Crazy Horse looking for a guillotine here but Bainbridge defends easily.
Crazy Horse throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bainbridge drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bainbridge jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bainbridge 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Crazy Horse looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Crazy Horse is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bainbridge is aware though and is defending well.
Bainbridge passes into half guard.
Bainbridge is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Crazy Horse is just riding it out for now. Bainbridge eventually gives up the hold.
Bainbridge is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Crazy Horse sees it coming and defends easily.
Crazy Horse is defending against the submission attempts here by Bainbridge.
Crazy Horse looking for submissions off his back.
Crazy Horse is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bainbridge pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bainbridge works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bainbridge (7) vs (0) Crazy Horse
Bainbridge has control of Crazy Horse's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Crazy Horse regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Bainbridge working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Crazy Horse gets back to half guard.
Bainbridge is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Crazy Horse doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bainbridge.
Crazy Horse looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Crazy Horse is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bainbridge is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crazy Horse looking for submissions off his back.
Crazy Horse looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Crazy Horse looking for submissions off his back.
Crazy Horse actively working from the bottom here.
Crazy Horse looking for submissions off his back.
Crazy Horse looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bainbridge is looking for a kimura here.
Bainbridge is looking for a kimura here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Crazy Horse looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bainbridge is looking for a kimura here.
Crazy Horse felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Crazy Horse is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bainbridge pulls his head out easily.
Bainbridge is trying to work for a kimura but Crazy Horse is defending well.
Crazy Horse moves into full guard.
Crazy Horse is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bainbridge defends well.
Crazy Horse keeping full guard, as Bainbridge tries to pass.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Crazy Horse has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bainbridge can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bainbridge drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bainbridge jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bainbridge works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Crazy Horse looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bainbridge is working for a kimura but Crazy Horse is defending it quite comfortably.
Crazy Horse looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Crazy Horse is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bainbridge pulls his head out easily.
Crazy Horse looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bainbridge is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Crazy Horse sees it coming and defends easily.
Crazy Horse is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bainbridge is trying to work for a kimura but Crazy Horse is defending well.
Bainbridge is working for a submission of some sort.
Bainbridge seems to be working for a kimura but Crazy Horse defends the submission attempt.
Bainbridge is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Crazy Horse has managed to free his arm - good work.
Crazy Horse is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bainbridge pulls his head out easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bainbridge is looking for a kimura but Crazy Horse is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bainbridge to get the leverage.
Crazy Horse actively working from the bottom here.
Bainbridge is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bainbridge is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Crazy Horse looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bainbridge prevents Crazy Horse from improving his position.
Crazy Horse actively working from the bottom here.
Bainbridge is working for a submission of some sort.
Crazy Horse regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Crazy Horse is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Bainbridge rolls with it to try and escape but Crazy Horse cranks on the arm and Bainbridge is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). William Crazy Horse!
A relieved looking William Crazy Horse thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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