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GFY 95 - This won't go 4 hours PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 11 losses; Tubbs Singleton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 22 losses; William Crazy Horse! The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Singleton shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Singleton (2) vs (0) Crazy Horse The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Crazy Horse keeping hold of Singleton's head, controlling as best he can. Crazy Horse wants to improve his position but Singleton is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Singleton is taking a breather. Crazy Horse 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. Singleton trying to control from Crazy Horse's half guard. Crazy Horse has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Singleton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Singleton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Crazy Horse has Singleton pulled in close to control his posture. We've been hearing good reports from Singleton'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. Singleton wants to pass the guard but Crazy Horse is keeping the position. Singleton trying to control but Crazy Horse is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Crazy Horse wants to sweep but no luck. Singleton showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Singleton wants to pass the guard but Crazy Horse is keeping the position. Singleton controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Crazy Horse working a defensive guard here.
Crazy Horse keeping moving, preventing Singleton from controlling successfully. Singleton preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Singleton stays in close to Crazy Horse's body and controls the position. Singleton won't allow Crazy Horse to sweep him here. Singleton controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Crazy Horse is controlling Singleton's posture. Crazy Horse wants to sweep but no luck.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Crazy Horse is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Crazy Horse being controlled here, momentarily. Singleton stopping the sweep attempt from Crazy Horse. Singleton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Singleton 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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Crazy Horse working a defensive guard here.
Crazy Horse has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Crazy Horse keeping moving, preventing Singleton from controlling successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Crazy Horse seems keen to control Singleton's posture. Crazy Horse is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Singleton trying to control but Crazy Horse is working from the bottom. Crazy Horse is trying to keep Singleton in close.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Singleton 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. Singleton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crazy Horse swivels though and keeps the full guard. Crazy Horse has Singleton pulled in close to control his posture. Crazy Horse trying to keep a closed guard but Singleton is proving a slippery customer.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Crazy Horse keeping moving, preventing Singleton from controlling successfully. Singleton looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Singleton preventing the sweep.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. Singleton is stalling in the full guard. Crazy Horse lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Singleton (2) vs (2) Crazy Horse Singleton has his foot on Crazy Horse's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crazy Horse works his way back into a safe position though. Crazy Horse works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. Singleton tries to roll over but Crazy Horse keeps him under control. Crazy Horse is thwarting Singleton's attempts to control the position. Singleton is concentrating on defense, preventing Crazy Horse from advancing position. Singleton wants to control but Crazy Horse is keeping busy and won't allow it. Crazy Horse looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. Singleton wants to control but Crazy Horse is keeping busy and won't allow it. Crazy Horse controlling the pace. Crazy Horse passes into side control, despite Singleton's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Singleton (2) vs (5) Crazy Horse Crazy Horse in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. Singleton is trying to control Crazy Horse's posture but Crazy Horse avoids it. Crazy Horse wants to control but Singleton is keeping him busy. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight! Crazy Horse wins on points by 5 to 2. 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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