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CFC CG 718 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 40 wins and 22 losses; William Crazy Horse! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 105 wins and 52 losses; Nick Rodriquez!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nice takedown defense from Rodriquez. No joy for Crazy Horse on that attempt.
Rodriquez with the counter takedown but Crazy Horse avoids it easily.
Crazy Horse has a takedown stuffed.
Rodriquez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Crazy Horse looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rodriquez with the counter takedown but Crazy Horse avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Crazy Horse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crazy Horse drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Crazy Horse (2) vs (0) Rodriquez
Rodriquez pulls Crazy Horse in close to prevent any damage.
Rodriquez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crazy Horse tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodriquez is retaining full guard.
Rodriquez has Crazy Horse pulled in close to control his posture.
Rodriquez keeping full guard, as Crazy Horse tries to pass.
Crazy Horse slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez 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.
Crazy Horse is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crazy Horse tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodriquez is retaining full guard.
Rodriquez controls Crazy Horse momentarily but Crazy Horse frees himself.
Crazy Horse showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rodriquez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crazy Horse is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rodriquez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rodriquez wants to sweep but no luck.
That's five 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: Crazy Horse (2) vs (2) Rodriquez
Crazy Horse pulls Rodriquez in close to prevent any damage.
Rodriquez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crazy Horse swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Crazy Horse controlling the position.
Rodriquez wants to pass the guard but Crazy Horse is keeping the position.
Rodriquez won't allow Crazy Horse to sweep him here.
Rodriquez tries to free his leg and advance position but Crazy Horse is retaining full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Crazy Horse trying to control the position here.
Rodriquez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Crazy Horse seems keen to control Rodriquez's posture.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez controlling from the top position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez wants to control from the top but Crazy Horse keeps moving.
Rodriquez postures up.
Rodriquez 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.
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!
Crazy Horse is pulling down on Rodriquez's head to control his posture.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez won't allow Crazy Horse to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Crazy Horse is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crazy Horse (4) vs (2) Rodriquez
Rodriquez trying to control the position here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez trying to control the position.
Crazy Horse slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Crazy Horse (7) vs (2) Rodriquez
Rodriquez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Crazy Horse just content to control the position.
We've been hearing that Crazy Horse has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rodriquez manages to get back to half guard.
Rodriquez is looking for a sweep. Crazy Horse is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top 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 thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Crazy Horse stalling.
Rodriquez is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crazy Horse is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Crazy Horse'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.
Rodriquez is refusing to be controlled, as Crazy Horse sits in half guard.
Rodriquez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crazy Horse tries to pass to full mount but Rodriquez defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Crazy Horse takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
William Crazy Horse is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath William Crazy Horse thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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