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GFY 114 Whores don't hike. PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Eldar Kurtanidze! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Hard Core Lilo Fan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lilo Fan shoots in looking for a takedown but Kurtanidze manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lilo Fan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kurtanidze looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lilo Fan! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kurtanidze (4) vs (0) Lilo Fan
Lilo Fan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kurtanidze's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
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.
Lilo Fan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lilo Fan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kurtanidze (4) vs (2) Lilo Fan
Kurtanidze has control of Lilo Fan's left arm, preventing Lilo Fan from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurtanidze keeping full guard, as Lilo Fan tries to pass.
Kurtanidze lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kurtanidze (6) vs (2) Lilo Fan
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurtanidze has gone for a leg lock! Lilo Fan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kurtanidze's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kurtanidze (6) vs (4) Lilo Fan
Kurtanidze looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lilo Fan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kurtanidze is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lilo Fan tries to free his leg and advance position but Kurtanidze is retaining full guard.
Kurtanidze has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lilo Fan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lilo Fan trying to control but Kurtanidze is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lilo Fan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kurtanidze keeping moving, preventing Lilo Fan from controlling successfully.
Kurtanidze might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lilo Fan wants to pass the guard but Kurtanidze is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lilo Fan trying to control but Kurtanidze is working from the bottom.
Lilo Fan being controlled here momentarily.
Kurtanidze throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kurtanidze is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lilo Fan is aware though and is defending well.
Lilo Fan pushes down on Kurtanidze's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lilo Fan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kurtanidze doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lilo Fan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lilo Fan is trying to control the action in half guard but Kurtanidze is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lilo Fan tries to pass to full mount but Kurtanidze defends it.
Lilo Fan trying to control from Kurtanidze's half guard. Kurtanidze has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Lilo Fan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kurtanidze can't keep his opponent in guard - Lilo Fan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lilo Fan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kurtanidze trying to hold on to Lilo Fan's head to control him but Lilo Fan postures up.
Kurtanidze is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Kurtanidze is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Kurtanidze works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lilo Fan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lilo Fan wants to pass the guard but Kurtanidze is keeping the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lilo Fan wants to control from the top but Kurtanidze keeps moving.
Kurtanidze working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lilo Fan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lilo Fan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kurtanidze trying to control the position.
Kurtanidze being controlled here, momentarily.
Kurtanidze has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lilo Fan is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kurtanidze. Score +3 for passing guard: Kurtanidze (6) vs (7) Lilo Fan
That's seven minutes 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.
Kurtanidze regains half guard there - taking advantage of Lilo Fan's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Lilo Fan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lilo Fan prevents Kurtanidze from improving his position.
Kurtanidze trying to control but Lilo Fan postures up.
Lilo Fan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kurtanidze is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kurtanidze has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lilo Fan is working away from the top position though.
Lilo Fan wants to take a breather but Kurtanidze is having none of it.
Kurtanidze is looking to improve his position.
Lilo Fan is looking to take a break and control but Kurtanidze is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kurtanidze wants to get back to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kurtanidze is working hard here to advance position.
Lilo Fan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kurtanidze keeps working.
Kurtanidze wants to improve his position but Lilo Fan is controlling well.
Lilo Fan slows the pace down in half guard.
Lilo Fan prevents Kurtanidze from improving his position.
Kurtanidze is staying active underneath Lilo Fan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lilo Fan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lilo Fan wants to free his trapped foot but Kurtanidze is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kurtanidze is staying active underneath Lilo Fan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lilo Fan is working for a kimura but Kurtanidze is defending it quite comfortably.
Lilo Fan is looking to take a break and control but Kurtanidze is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kurtanidze is looking to improve his position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lilo Fan wants to take a breather but Kurtanidze is having none of it.
Lilo Fan content to control rather than advance.
Kurtanidze is looking for a sweep. Lilo Fan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lilo Fan wants to control but Kurtanidze is keeping him busy.
Lilo Fan wants to pass to mount but Kurtanidze is defending the position.
Lilo Fan is taking a breather. Kurtanidze 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.
Kurtanidze wants to get back to full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kurtanidze actively working from the bottom here.
Kurtanidze wants to get back to full guard.
Lilo Fan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kurtanidze is refusing to be controlled, as Lilo Fan sits in half guard.
Lilo Fan controlling the pace.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Lilo Fan 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.
Kurtanidze won't allow Lilo Fan to pass to mount.
Lilo Fan is looking for a kimura but Kurtanidze is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lilo Fan to get the leverage.
Kurtanidze is looking to control Lilo Fan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kurtanidze avoid being mounted?
Lilo Fan is trying to control the action in half guard but Kurtanidze is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lilo Fan is thwarting Kurtanidze's attempts to control the position.
Kurtanidze is not content to let Lilo Fan control the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lilo Fan prevents Kurtanidze from improving his position.
Lilo Fan is trying to work for a kimura but Kurtanidze is defending well.
Lilo Fan trying to control from half guard but Kurtanidze is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kurtanidze wants to get back to full guard.
Kurtanidze trying to control but Lilo Fan postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lilo Fan wins on points by 7 to 6.
An out of breath Hard Core Lilo Fan 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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