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CFC CG 718 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 17 losses; Satan Blue! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 129 wins and 84 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Blue closes this distance looking for a takedown but Diesel circles away.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Diesel has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Blue pulls guard effortlessly.
Blue can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Diesel controls the pace.
Diesel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blue is keeping the position for now.
Blue has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diesel trying to control but Blue is working from the bottom.
Diesel is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Diesel is pushing down on Blue's leg trying to pass to half guard. Blue is fighting to maintain full guard but Diesel has managed to sneak the leg through.
Diesel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blue moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diesel sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Blue is trying to control the position but Diesel postures up.
Diesel trying to control the position from guard on top but Blue is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blue is trying to control the position but Diesel postures up.
Diesel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Blue pulls Diesel in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blue manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diesel manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (2) vs (0) Diesel
Diesel trying to control the position.
Blue won't allow Diesel to sweep him here.
Diesel being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diesel trying to control the position.
Diesel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Diesel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Blue's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (2) vs (2) Diesel
Blue 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.
Blue trying to keep a closed guard but Diesel is proving a slippery customer.
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 five minutes gone in the round.
Diesel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blue is keeping the position for now.
Diesel sitting in guard here, content to control.
Blue looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blue has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Diesel has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (2) vs (5) Diesel
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Diesel is looking to take a break and control but Blue is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blue gets back to half guard.
Blue has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diesel is working away from the top position though.
Diesel is taking a breather. Blue 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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Blue tries to roll over but Diesel keeps him under control.
Blue controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Blue is pressing down on Diesel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Diesel stays in close to Blue's body and controls the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Diesel has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Diesel drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Blue manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Diesel has Blue in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (4) vs (5) Diesel
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Blue stands and throws Diesel's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (7) vs (5) Diesel
Diesel is looking for a sweep.
Diesel regains half guard.
Blue is trying to control. Diesel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Diesel is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Blue jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (10) vs (5) Diesel
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Diesel is trying to work for a sweep but Blue has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Blue (12) vs (5) Diesel
Blue with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Diesel can't escape the position.
Blue wants to control the pace but Diesel is squirming around nicely.
Diesel tries to reverse the position but Blue maintains control.
Diesel wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Blue (15) vs (5) Diesel
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Blue has the hooks in. Diesel is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Diesel is still trying to improve position.
Diesel looking very determined here, making life difficult for Blue.
Blue controlling the position well here. Diesel rolled but Blue kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Diesel is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Blue gets his way!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Blue controlling well, preventing Diesel from escaping the position.
Diesel turns into Blue and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (15) vs (7) Diesel
Diesel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blue swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blue trying to keep a closed guard but Diesel is proving a slippery customer.
Diesel advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (15) vs (10) Diesel
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Blue can't do much from the bottom here.
Diesel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blue keeps working.
Blue trying to remain calm as Diesel controls from the top position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Blue is trying to improve his position.
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Diesel tries to move to mount but Blue blocks the move with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blue being controlled for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blue takes the fight on points by 15 to 10.
An out of breath Satan Blue 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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