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CFC Tokyo 11 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 47 wins and 31 losses; Isaac Vernon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 10 losses; Ceasar Rules!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Kenichi Hosakawa.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Vernon 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: Vernon (2) vs (0) Rules
Rules has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Vernon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vernon has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rules is trying to control the position but Vernon postures up.
Vernon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vernon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rules has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rules looking to control.
Rules being controlled here, momentarily.
Rules told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vernon is pushing down on Rules's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rules is fighting to maintain full guard but Vernon has managed to sneak the leg through.
Vernon seems to be working for a kimura but Rules defends the submission attempt.
Rules trying to hold on to Vernon's head to control him but Vernon postures up.
Rules wants to improve his position but Vernon is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vernon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vernon wants to pass the guard but Rules is defending well.
Rules tries to get to full guard but Vernon has control of the leg.
Vernon trying to pass the guard but Rules defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rules wants to control but Vernon is keeping busy.
Rules wants to improve his position but Vernon is controlling well.
Vernon uses his free foot to push down on Rules's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rules. Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (5) vs (0) Rules
Rules tries to control the position but Vernon now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Vernon (8) vs (0) Rules
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rules rolls, trying to escape but Vernon keeps control of the position.
Rules prevents Vernon from getting a body triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rules tries to roll but Vernon sticks to his back.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vernon really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Rules.
Vernon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rules manages to reverse the position and now he's in Vernon's guard. Nice work there by Rules.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (8) vs (2) Rules
Vernon has Rules pulled in close to control his posture.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rules trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rules sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rules tries to free his leg and advance position but Vernon is retaining full guard.
Vernon pulls Rules in close to prevent any damage.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vernon working for a triangle but Rules defends it easily.
Vernon trying to keep a closed guard but Rules is proving a slippery customer.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Vernon pulls Rules in close to his closed guard and prevents Rules from doing any damage or advancing 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.
Vernon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rules doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rules manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rules stopping the sweep attempt from Vernon.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Vernon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rules controls the pace.
Vernon keeping moving, preventing Rules from controlling successfully.
Vernon wants to control the position but Rules says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Vernon has his hands clasped together around Rules's back. He's all about the action.
Vernon is trying to maintain the position but Rules is very close to passing his half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Rules content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Let's hope that Rules 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.
Vernon gets full guard.
Rules looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Vernon wants to control the position but Rules says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Still in half guard, Rules seems content to control.
Rules prevents Vernon from improving his position.
Rules is looking to advance position but Vernon won't allow it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Rules takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Vernon is looking for a sweep. Rules is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rules controlling the action here.
Vernon tries to get to full guard but Rules has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vernon trying to control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vernon takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Isaac Vernon took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Pulling Guard for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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