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CFC CG Tokyo 7 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 21 wins and 10 losses; Rickson Hozdic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 28 losses; William Crazy Horse!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hozdic feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hozdic (2) vs (0) Crazy Horse
Hozdic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crazy Horse is keeping the position for now.
Hozdic is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hozdic wants to control from the top but Crazy Horse keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hozdic controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Crazy Horse wants to improve his position but instead Hozdic has moved into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crazy Horse trying to control from the bottom.
Hozdic is taking a breather. Crazy Horse 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.
Hozdic tries to pass the half guard into mount. Crazy Horse knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hozdic wants to take a breather but Crazy Horse is having none of it.
Crazy Horse wants to control but Hozdic is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Crazy Horse felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Hozdic trying to pass the guard but Crazy Horse defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Hozdic seems content to control.
Crazy Horse trying to control here.
Hozdic controlling the action here.
Crazy Horse is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hozdic controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hozdic moves into full mount! Crazy Horse won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (5) vs (0) Crazy Horse
Hozdic takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hozdic tries to control but Crazy Horse wriggling away.
Crazy Horse is controlling an arm, preventing Hozdic from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hozdic content just to control the position here.
Crazy Horse sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hozdic in particular looking to stall.
Crazy Horse gets back to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hozdic preventing the sweep.
Crazy Horse is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hozdic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crazy Horse swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hozdic is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Crazy Horse looking to control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hozdic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hozdic controls from within his opponent's guard.
Crazy Horse pulls Hozdic in close to prevent any damage.
Crazy Horse trying to keep a closed guard but Hozdic is proving a slippery customer.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hozdic is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hozdic advances to half guard.
Hozdic stalling.
Crazy Horse trying to control here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Hozdic 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.
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.
Crazy Horse trying to control but Hozdic postures up.
Hozdic trying to control the action but Crazy Horse is working from the bottom.
Hozdic trying to pass the guard but Crazy Horse defending well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hozdic is taking a breather. Crazy Horse 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.
Crazy Horse desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Hozdic wants to take a breather but Crazy Horse is having none of it.
Hozdic controlling the pace.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hozdic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Crazy Horse does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hozdic prevents Crazy Horse from improving his position.
Hozdic is trying to control the action in half guard but Crazy Horse is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Crazy Horse tries to roll over but Hozdic keeps him under control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Crazy Horse is concentrating on defense, preventing Hozdic from advancing position.
Hozdic content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hozdic is looking to advance position but Crazy Horse won't allow it.
Hozdic is controlling the pace.
Crazy Horse wants to improve his position but Hozdic is controlling well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hozdic is trying to control the action in half guard but Crazy Horse is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Crazy Horse moves into full guard.
Hozdic 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 thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Crazy Horse trying to keep a closed guard but Hozdic is proving a slippery customer.
Crazy Horse keeping moving, preventing Hozdic from controlling successfully.
Hozdic advances to half guard.
Hozdic seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Crazy Horse wants to control but Hozdic is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hozdic wants to free his trapped foot but Crazy Horse is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Crazy Horse keeping hold of Hozdic's head, controlling as best he can.
Hozdic controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crazy Horse wants to control but Hozdic is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hozdic takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Rickson Hozdic retains his heavyweight title! |
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