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748 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 56 wins and 29 losses; William Crazy Horse! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 9 losses; Saul Hunter! The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Crazy Horse looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hunter! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Crazy Horse (4) vs (0) Hunter Hunter wants to control but Crazy Horse postures up. Hunter tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Crazy Horse wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Crazy Horse looking to control but instead Hunter has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard. Crazy Horse is pressing down on Hunter's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hunter is holding on for now. Hunter is controlling Crazy Horse's position as best he can from this difficult position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Hunter wants to control but Crazy Horse is keeping busy.
Hunter wants to get back to full guard. Hunter is trying to maintain the position but Crazy Horse is very close to passing his half guard. Crazy Horse trying to control the action but Hunter is working from the bottom. Hunter keeping hold of Crazy Horse's head, controlling as best he can.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Crazy Horse stalling. Hunter is concentrating on defense, preventing Crazy Horse from advancing position. Hunter trying to hold on to Crazy Horse's head to control him but Crazy Horse postures up.
Hunter keeps control of the position for the meantime.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Crazy Horse trying to control from half guard but Hunter is working away. We've been hearing good reports from Crazy Horse's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. Crazy Horse controlling the pace. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hunter holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. Crazy Horse prevents Hunter from improving his position.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Crazy Horse wants to pass to mount but Hunter is defending the position. Crazy Horse takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Crazy Horse has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Hunter tries to roll over but Crazy Horse keeps him under control. Well, if Crazy Horse 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.
 That's five minutes gone in the round. Crazy Horse moves into full mount! Hunter won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Crazy Horse (7) vs (0) Hunter Crazy Horse looking to control and managing it successfully. Hunter is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
 That's six minutes gone in the round. Crazy Horse controlling his opponent. Hunter tries to lock up and control but Crazy Horse gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Hunter is desperately trying to improve his position but Crazy Horse has a good base and remains in mount. Crazy Horse tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Crazy Horse is looking to work his way around to Hunter's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant 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 seven minutes gone in the round. Crazy Horse controlling from the full mount. Hunter is looking to get to half guard. Crazy Horse trying to control but Hunter is having none of it. Crazy Horse controlling from mount.
 That's eight minutes gone in the round. Crazy Horse trying to control but he's not successful this time. Hunter tries to reverse the position but Crazy Horse maintains control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hunter is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
 That's nine minutes gone in the round. Hunter prevents Crazy Horse from taking his back. Hunter tries to hold on but Crazy Horse pushes him away. Hunter can't escape the position.
Crazy Horse manages to capitalize on a mistake by Hunter to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Crazy Horse (10) vs (0) Hunter Crazy Horse is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. Hunter staying busy and making it hard for Crazy Horse to control.
 That's ten minutes gone in the round. Crazy Horse trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Hunter doesn't escape. Hunter trying to control the hands but Crazy Horse breaks the grip. I would not like to be Hunter right now.
Hunter can't escape the position.
A lull in the action here.
Hunter trying to control the action but Crazy Horse just sinks the hooks in.
 That's eleven minutes gone in the round. Hunter is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Crazy Horse trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Hunter is in bad spot here.
 That's twelve minutes gone in the round. Crazy Horse controlling from the back. Hunter just trying to survive but Crazy Horse is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. Crazy Horse is trying to stick to Hunter's back but Hunter is turning into Crazy Horse. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Crazy Horse's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hunter. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crazy Horse (10) vs (2) Hunter Crazy Horse tries to land a sweep but no joy.
 That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. Crazy Horse trying to control the position.
Crazy Horse keeping full guard, as Hunter tries to pass.
 That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. Crazy Horse keeping moving, preventing Hunter from controlling successfully. Hunter stays in close to Crazy Horse's body and controls the position. Crazy Horse looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Hunter slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. 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 (12) vs (2) Hunter
And that's the end of the fight! Crazy Horse takes the fight on points by 12 to 2. William Crazy Horse decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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