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CFC CG 712 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 24 losses; Roddy Banner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Loki Kvakkestad!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Banner gets caught flat footed, as Kvakkestad shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Banner (0) vs (2) Kvakkestad
Banner has Kvakkestad pulled in close to control his posture.
Kvakkestad is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Banner managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvakkestad content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner is pulling down on Kvakkestad's head to control his posture.
Kvakkestad sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kvakkestad trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom.
Kvakkestad preventing the sweep.
Kvakkestad trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banner is controlling Kvakkestad's posture.
Kvakkestad trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner seems keen to control Kvakkestad's posture.
Banner can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kvakkestad controls the pace.
Banner has his hands on Kvakkestad's head, controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kvakkestad is stalling in the full guard.
Kvakkestad trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Banner controlling the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kvakkestad looking to pass the guard.
Banner pulls Kvakkestad in close to prevent any damage.
Banner wants to sweep but no luck.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Banner has Kvakkestad pulled in close to control his posture.
Banner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Banner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kvakkestad can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Banner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Banner managing to control the position.
Kvakkestad controlling from the top position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Banner managing to control the position.
Kvakkestad 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.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Banner has control of Kvakkestad's left arm, preventing Kvakkestad from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banner seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kvakkestad won't allow Banner to sweep him here.
Banner has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kvakkestad has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (0) vs (5) Kvakkestad
Banner trying to remain calm as Kvakkestad controls from the top position.
Banner is looking for a sweep.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kvakkestad is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Banner's shoulder. That is not cool.
Banner is trying to control Kvakkestad's posture but Kvakkestad avoids it.
Banner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Banner is not content to let Kvakkestad control the position.
Banner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Who's going to make the next move?
Banner is looking for a sweep.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Banner sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kvakkestad prevents Banner from improving his position.
Banner is controlling Kvakkestad's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Banner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Banner preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Banner's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kvakkestad content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banner wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kvakkestad wins on points by 5 to 0.
Loki Kvakkestad is the new heavyweight champion!
Loki Kvakkestad took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KOMBAT KLOTHING for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Roddy Banner was interviewed post fight and said 'Watch your back! I am coming for you..'. |
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