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CFC MM CG 4 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 19 wins and 4 losses; Valeri Vakhvakhishvili! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Test LS!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vakhvakhishvili shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vakhvakhishvili (2) vs (0) LS
LS wants to control but Vakhvakhishvili is keeping busy.
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 controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
LS looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Vakhvakhishvili is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LS tries to get to full guard but Vakhvakhishvili has control of the leg.
Vakhvakhishvili is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LS is pressing down on Vakhvakhishvili's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
LS pulls Vakhvakhishvili in close to prevent any damage.
Vakhvakhishvili controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
LS is trying to hold Vakhvakhishvili in close to prevent damage but Vakhvakhishvili has managed to pass into half guard.
Vakhvakhishvili prevents LS from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LS wants to get back to full guard but Vakhvakhishvili has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Vakhvakhishvili (5) vs (0) LS
Vakhvakhishvili controlling from mount.
LS is trying desperately to improve position.
LS is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vakhvakhishvili content just to control the position here.
LS keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vakhvakhishvili wants to take LS's back here but LS is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Vakhvakhishvili avoids the attempt from LS to control.
Vakhvakhishvili takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Vakhvakhishvili looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
LS is squirming around, avoiding Vakhvakhishvili's attempts to control the action.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
LS prevents Vakhvakhishvili from taking his back.
Vakhvakhishvili can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as LS is looking to escape.
LS can't escape the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
LS is just holding on here. Vakhvakhishvili manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Vakhvakhishvili (8) vs (0) LS
I really don't envy LS right now.
Vakhvakhishvili controlling from the back.
Vakhvakhishvili keeps control of the position as LS tries to break free.
LS is still trying to improve position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
LS trying to control the hands but Vakhvakhishvili breaks the grip.
Vakhvakhishvili has good solid back control here.
LS trying to control the hands but Vakhvakhishvili breaks the grip.
LS rolls, trying to escape but Vakhvakhishvili keeps control of the position.
Vakhvakhishvili just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vakhvakhishvili controlling well, preventing LS from escaping the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vakhvakhishvili is riding his opponent, not letting LS buck him off.
LS trying to control the hands but Vakhvakhishvili breaks the grip.
Vakhvakhishvili trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure LS doesn't escape.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
LS tries to escape but Vakhvakhishvili has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Good control from Vakhvakhishvili.
I really don't envy LS right now.
Vakhvakhishvili is riding his opponent, not letting LS buck him off.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy LS right now.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
LS tries to break free.
LS trying to control the hands but Vakhvakhishvili won't let him.
Vakhvakhishvili keeps control of the position as LS tries to break free.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Vakhvakhishvili is trying to stick to LS's back but LS is turning into Vakhvakhishvili. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Vakhvakhishvili's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by LS. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vakhvakhishvili (8) vs (2) LS
Vakhvakhishvili trying to control the position.
LS trying to control but Vakhvakhishvili is working from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vakhvakhishvili working a defensive guard but LS passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LS slows the pace down in half guard.
LS trying to mount his opponent but Vakhvakhishvili defends it.
Vakhvakhishvili gets full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
LS trying to control but Vakhvakhishvili is working from the bottom.
LS pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vakhvakhishvili is keeping the position for now.
LS sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Vakhvakhishvili trying to control the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vakhvakhishvili has LS pulled in close to control his posture.
LS is pushing down on Vakhvakhishvili's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vakhvakhishvili is fighting to maintain full guard but LS has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
LS trying to control the action but Vakhvakhishvili is working from the bottom.
Vakhvakhishvili is trying is best to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vakhvakhishvili takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
A very excited looking Valeri Vakhvakhishvili made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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