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CFC CG 710 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Loki Kvakkestad! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 102 wins and 51 losses; Nick Rodriquez!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kvakkestad fails with a takedown attempt.
Rodriquez with the counter takedown but Kvakkestad avoids it easily.
Kvakkestad feints and as Rodriquez raises his hands in defense, Kvakkestad changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kvakkestad (2) vs (0) Rodriquez
Rodriquez is controlling Kvakkestad's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kvakkestad wants to control from the top but Rodriquez keeps moving.
Kvakkestad stopping the sweep attempt from Rodriquez.
Rodriquez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rodriquez wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rodriquez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kvakkestad (2) vs (2) Rodriquez
Kvakkestad pulls Rodriquez in to control the position.
Rodriquez tries to free his leg and advance position but Kvakkestad is retaining full guard.
Kvakkestad wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
My spies in KFA inform me that Rodriquez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kvakkestad controls Rodriquez momentarily but Rodriquez frees himself.
Kvakkestad pulls Rodriquez in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kvakkestad seems keen to control Rodriquez's posture.
Kvakkestad looking to control.
Kvakkestad managing to control the position.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rodriquez being controlled here momentarily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez controlling from the top position.
Rodriquez is fighting to break Kvakkestad's control of his arms but Kvakkestad is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kvakkestad looking to control.
Kvakkestad seems keen to control Rodriquez's posture.
Rodriquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kvakkestad is keeping the position for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rodriquez looking to pass the guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kvakkestad trying to control the position.
Rodriquez 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.
Rodriquez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kvakkestad swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rodriquez is pushing down on Kvakkestad's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kvakkestad is fighting to maintain full guard but Rodriquez has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kvakkestad is trying to maintain the position but Rodriquez is very close to passing his half guard.
Rodriquez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kvakkestad trying to control from the bottom.
Rodriquez wants to pass to mount but Kvakkestad is defending the position.
Rodriquez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez wants to advance to full mount but Kvakkestad doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Kvakkestad is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kvakkestad is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriquez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kvakkestad is trying to control the position but Rodriquez postures up.
Rodriquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kvakkestad looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rodriquez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Well,Kvakkestad is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez tries to free his leg and advance position but Kvakkestad is retaining full guard.
Rodriquez is stalling in the full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Kvakkestad is heads and Rodriquez is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Kvakkestad takes the fight on points by 3 to 2.
Loki Kvakkestad took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KOMBAT KLOTHING for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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