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CFC CG 731 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 11 losses; Radu Dracul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 6 losses; Valeri Vakhvakhishvili!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Chad Campbell and Dean Styles.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dracul tries to sprawl but Vakhvakhishvili drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dracul (0) vs (2) Vakhvakhishvili
Dracul is looking to improve his position.
Dracul trying to control but Vakhvakhishvili postures up.
Vakhvakhishvili passes into side control, despite Dracul's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dracul (0) vs (5) Vakhvakhishvili
Dracul is looking to reverse the position.
Dracul is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at ZuccoTraining Ground, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dracul is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Dracul wants to control but Vakhvakhishvili postures up.
Vakhvakhishvili content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Dracul is trying to get back to half guard.
Vakhvakhishvili controls the position from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Vakhvakhishvili 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.
Dracul is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dracul is letting Vakhvakhishvili control him for a moment.
Dracul tries to improve position but can't.
Dracul gets back to half guard.
Dracul is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vakhvakhishvili in particular looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dracul wants to get back to full guard.
Dracul is looking to get back to full guard here but Vakhvakhishvili has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Dracul (0) vs (8) Vakhvakhishvili
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The referee asks Vakhvakhishvili politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Vakhvakhishvili prefers to stall for the moment though.
We've been informed that Vakhvakhishvili has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
It looks like Vakhvakhishvili might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Dracul is looking to regain half guard here but Vakhvakhishvili keeps moving and retains side control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dracul is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Vakhvakhishvili off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dracul (4) vs (8) Vakhvakhishvili
Dracul keeps control of the position easily here as Vakhvakhishvili tries to buck him off.
Will Dracul go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Dracul has good solid back control here.
Dracul looking for the choke but no joy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dracul trying to control momentarily.
Vakhvakhishvili wants to control his opponent's hands but Dracul gets his hands free.
What can Vakhvakhishvili do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Dracul struggling to keep hold of the position.
Dracul is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Dracul looking for the choke from the back.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vakhvakhishvili defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Dracul seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Vakhvakhishvili's chin but Vakhvakhishvili turns very nicely into Dracul's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Vakhvakhishvili.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dracul (4) vs (10) Vakhvakhishvili
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dracul is breathing heavily.
Vakhvakhishvili sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dracul working a defensive guard but Vakhvakhishvili passes into half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dracul is holding on to half guard well.
Vakhvakhishvili is taking a breather. Dracul 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.
Dracul is looking for a sweep. Vakhvakhishvili is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vakhvakhishvili trying to mount his opponent but Dracul defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vakhvakhishvili's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dracul is in trouble now - Vakhvakhishvili has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dracul (4) vs (13) Vakhvakhishvili
Vakhvakhishvili controlling his opponent.
Dracul stops Vakhvakhishvili from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Dracul wants to hold on but Vakhvakhishvili pushes him away.
Vakhvakhishvili prevents Dracul from getting the reversal.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Vakhvakhishvili is looking to work his way around to Dracul's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Vakhvakhishvili tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
More stalling from Vakhvakhishvili.
Dracul is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dracul is looking to improve his position but Vakhvakhishvili isn't that keen on the idea.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Vakhvakhishvili takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dracul tries to reverse the position but Vakhvakhishvili maintains control.
Vakhvakhishvili controlling from mount.
Well,Dracul is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dracul is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vakhvakhishvili prevents Dracul from getting the reversal.
Vakhvakhishvili tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dracul is desperately trying to improve his position but Vakhvakhishvili has a good base and remains in mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Vakhvakhishvili controlling the pace for now.
Vakhvakhishvili forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Dracul (4) vs (16) Vakhvakhishvili
Dracul rolls, trying to escape but Vakhvakhishvili keeps control of the position.
Dracul is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Dracul is really stuck here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vakhvakhishvili has good solid back control here.
Vakhvakhishvili is continuing to stall.
The adventures of Vakhvakhishvili the control monster continue. Boring.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vakhvakhishvili wins on points by 16 to 4.
Valeri Vakhvakhishvili thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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