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CFC CG 732 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 41 wins and 16 losses; Yuri Prochazka! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 6 losses; Rickson Hozdic!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hozdic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Prochazka's waist but Prochazka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hozdic off to one side.
Prochazka gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Prochazka (4) vs (0) Hozdic
Hozdic keeps Prochazka under control for a moment.
Prochazka taking a breather here.
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.
Hozdic is trying to control Prochazka's posture but Prochazka avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hozdic is looking for a sweep.
Prochazka tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Prochazka tries to advance position but instead Hozdic slips a leg back in to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hozdic tries to get to full guard but Prochazka has control of the leg.
Prochazka controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prochazka has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Prochazka trying to pass the guard but Hozdic defending well.
Hozdic is doing well to control the position and prevent Prochazka from advancing to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hozdic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Prochazka is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hozdic manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Prochazka tries to free his leg and advance position but Hozdic is retaining full guard.
Prochazka 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.
Prochazka forces his way into half guard.
Prochazka controlling the action here.
Hozdic gets full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hozdic controlling Prochazka's posture.
Hozdic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Prochazka (4) vs (2) Hozdic
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hozdic seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Prochazka won't allow Hozdic to pass to mount.
Hozdic moves into full mount! Prochazka won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Prochazka (4) vs (5) Hozdic
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Prochazka is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hozdic controlling from the full mount.
Prochazka is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Prochazka is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Prochazka keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prochazka tries to hold on but Hozdic postures up.
Hozdic works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Prochazka (4) vs (8) Hozdic
Hozdic trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Prochazka doesn't escape.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY inform us that Hozdic has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Prochazka tries to escape the position.
Hozdic slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Prochazka tries to break free.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hozdic biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Prochazka right now.
Hozdic controls the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Prochazka wants to control his opponent's hands but Hozdic gets his hands free.
Hozdic has good solid back control here.
Prochazka is in a bad position with Hozdic working for a choke. Prochazka manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Prochazka (6) vs (8) Hozdic
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hozdic 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.
Prochazka stands and throws Hozdic's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Prochazka (9) vs (8) Hozdic
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hozdic is trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Prochazka takes the fight on points by 9 to 8.
Yuri Prochazka retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Yuri Prochazka made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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