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CFC CG Tokyo 13 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 55 losses; Dragon Li Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 108 wins and 60 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kamenev shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (0) vs (2) Kamenev
Kamenev is thwarting Chai's attempts to control the position.
Chai wants to improve his position but Kamenev is controlling well.
Kamenev slows the pace down in half guard.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai tries to roll over but Kamenev keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamenev looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Chai trying to control here.
We've been hearing good reports from Chai'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.
Chai wants to improve his position but Kamenev is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamenev wants to pass to mount but Chai is defending the position.
Chai is pressing down on Kamenev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kamenev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai wants to sweep here but Kamenev controlling him for the moment.
Chai is trying to keep Kamenev in close.
Chai pulls Kamenev in to control the position.
Kamenev tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamenev showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kamenev's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
It looks like Kamenev 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.
Chai is trying to keep Kamenev in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kamenev won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kamenev tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard.
Chai wants to sweep but no luck.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kamenev postures up.
Kamenev is stalling in the full guard.
Chai trying to keep a closed guard but Kamenev is proving a slippery customer.
Kamenev wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Chai wants to sweep here but Kamenev controlling him for the moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Chai looking to control.
Chai is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kamenev is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kamenev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Chai keeping full guard, as Kamenev tries to pass.
Kamenev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
More stalling from Kamenev.
Chai trying to control the position here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kamenev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kamenev slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Chai has Kamenev pulled in close to control his posture.
Kamenev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kamenev sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kamenev passes into half guard.
Chai is not content to let Kamenev control the position.
Chai is looking to improve his position.
Kamenev is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Chai! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (5) Kamenev
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Chai tries to hold on but Kamenev postures up.
Kamenev controlling the position easily from mount.
Chai tries to hold on but Kamenev pushes him away.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kamenev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chai is looking to escape.
Chai tries to improve his position but instead Kamenev has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Chai (0) vs (8) Kamenev
Kamenev seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Chai's chin but Chai turns very nicely into Kamenev's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Chai.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (8) Kamenev
Chai engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kamenev is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kamenev wins on points by 8 to 2. Ivan Kamenev retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Ivan Kamenev thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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