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CFC CG LV 3 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 15 wins and 3 losses; Valeri Vakhvakhishvili! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Test LS!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
LS moves into range and clinches up with Vakhvakhishvili.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that LS has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
LS drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vakhvakhishvili can't get the takedown.
Vakhvakhishvili is looking to take this one to the mat.
LS pulls Vakhvakhishvili into guard.
Vakhvakhishvili trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vakhvakhishvili won't allow LS to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vakhvakhishvili tries to free his leg and advance position but LS is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vakhvakhishvili won't allow LS to sweep him here.
Vakhvakhishvili's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vakhvakhishvili has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
LS not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
LS is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
LS tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vakhvakhishvili content to stall in guard here.
LS wants to sweep but no luck.
LS looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Vakhvakhishvili won't allow LS to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vakhvakhishvili 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.
LS has control of Vakhvakhishvili's left arm, preventing Vakhvakhishvili from doing any damage.
Vakhvakhishvili trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vakhvakhishvili trying to control but LS is working from the bottom.
LS tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vakhvakhishvili engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vakhvakhishvili trying to control the position from guard on top but LS is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
LS trying to keep a closed guard but Vakhvakhishvili is proving a slippery customer.
Vakhvakhishvili looking to pass the guard.
LS not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
LS 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: Vakhvakhishvili (0) vs (2) LS
Vakhvakhishvili tries to get to full guard but LS has control of the leg.
LS controlling the action here.
Vakhvakhishvili is looking for a sweep. LS is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
LS content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vakhvakhishvili makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vakhvakhishvili.
LS trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
LS controlling from the top position.
LS postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
LS is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
LS wants to control from the top but Vakhvakhishvili keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LS controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vakhvakhishvili keeping moving, preventing LS from controlling successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
LS looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
LS pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vakhvakhishvili is keeping the position for now.
Vakhvakhishvili wants to sweep but no luck.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vakhvakhishvili wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Vakhvakhishvili 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: Vakhvakhishvili (2) vs (2) LS
LS is not content to let Vakhvakhishvili control the position.
Vakhvakhishvili is taking a breather. LS says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
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 preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Vakhvakhishvili trying to control from half guard but LS is working away.
Vakhvakhishvili trying to control the pace.
Vakhvakhishvili is trying to control. LS wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
LS wants to control but Vakhvakhishvili is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vakhvakhishvili is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. LS doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vakhvakhishvili.
LS wants to improve his position but Vakhvakhishvili is controlling well.
Vakhvakhishvili trying to mount his opponent but LS defends it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
LS tries to roll over but Vakhvakhishvili keeps him under control.
LS is trying to maintain the position but Vakhvakhishvili is very close to passing his half guard.
Vakhvakhishvili tries to pass to full mount but LS defends it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
LS is looking for a sweep. Vakhvakhishvili is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
LS trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vakhvakhishvili (5) vs (2) LS
Vakhvakhishvili can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as LS is looking to escape.
LS is in all sorts of trouble here.
LS stops Vakhvakhishvili from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
LS tries to improve his position but instead Vakhvakhishvili has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Vakhvakhishvili (8) vs (2) LS
Vakhvakhishvili is hanging on to LS's back as he tries to escape.
Vakhvakhishvili struggling to keep hold of the position.
Vakhvakhishvili looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
LS defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Vakhvakhishvili is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on LS's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vakhvakhishvili takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Valeri Vakhvakhishvili thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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