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CFC CG Birthday Bash 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 34 losses; Stoned Nelson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 8 losses; Psiris Fuhren!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fuhren is looking to clinch.
Nelson shoots in and bounces Fuhren off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nelson (2) vs (0) Fuhren
Fuhren is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fuhren can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nelson controls the pace.
Fuhren wants to sweep here but Nelson controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuhren being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nelson is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Blacktalians MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Fuhren trying to keep a closed guard but Nelson is proving a slippery customer.
Fuhren wants to sweep but no luck.
Nelson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fuhren working a defensive guard here.
Nelson tries to free his leg and advance position but Fuhren is retaining full guard.
Fuhren working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuhren looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fuhren has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Silverback MMA 🦍. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Fuhren is trying to keep Nelson in close.
Nelson trying to control but Fuhren is working from the bottom.
Nelson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fuhren is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson controlling from the top position.
Nelson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Fuhren for as long as he can get away with.
Nelson wants to pass the guard but Fuhren is keeping the position.
Fuhren is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nelson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fuhren trying to keep a closed guard but Nelson is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nelson being controlled here momentarily.
Fuhren being controlled here, momentarily.
Nelson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fuhren keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Nelson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Fuhren keeps moving.
Nelson 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.
Nelson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Nelson trying to control but Fuhren is working from the bottom.
Nelson preventing the sweep.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nelson looking to sit in guard and control but Fuhren gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nelson (2) vs (2) Fuhren
Fuhren 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.
Fuhren preventing the sweep.
Fuhren trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Nelson being controlled here, momentarily.
Fuhren is continuing to stall.
Fuhren stands and throws Nelson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nelson (2) vs (5) Fuhren
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Nelson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nelson is being controlled here.
Nelson is looking for a sweep.
Nelson is not content to let Fuhren control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson is looking for a sweep.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fuhren moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Nelson is not content to let Fuhren control the position.
Nelson is trying to get back to half guard.
Fuhren trying to control the position but Nelson is working away.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Fuhren trying to control the position but Nelson is working away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fuhren off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nelson (6) vs (5) Fuhren
Fuhren is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Nelson wants to control but Fuhren is keeping busy.
Nelson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Nelson keeps control of the position as Fuhren tries to break free.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Nelson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Nelson gets his hands free as Fuhren looks to control.
Fuhren can't escape the position.
Nelson not allowing Fuhren to control his hands.
Fuhren defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Nelson's arms.
Nelson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Nelson has good solid back control here.
Fuhren prevents Nelson from getting a body triangle.
Nelson avoiding Fuhren 's attempts to control his hands.
Fuhren tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Fuhren tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Nelson tries to control but Fuhren wriggling away.
Nelson controlling from the full mount.
Fuhren is looking to improve his position but Nelson isn't that keen on the idea.
Nelson tries to control but Fuhren wriggling away.
Fuhren wants to hold on but Nelson pushes him away.
Nelson wants to take his opponent's back but Fuhren doesn't allow it.
Fuhren tries to hold on but Nelson pushes him away.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Fuhren tries to reverse the position but Nelson maintains control.
Nelson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fuhren controls the position.
Nelson controlling his opponent.
Fuhren is squirming around, avoiding Nelson's attempts to control the action.
Fuhren regains half guard.
Fuhren controlling the position for now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Fuhren is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fuhren is not content to let Nelson control the position.
Nelson prevents Fuhren from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nelson trying to pass the guard but Fuhren defending well.
Fuhren trying to get back to full guard but Nelson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nelson (9) vs (5) Fuhren
And that's the end of the fight!
Nelson takes the fight on points by 9 to 5.
A relieved looking Stoned Nelson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Psiris Fuhren spoke after the fight, saying 'Legends never die.'. |
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