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CFC Tokyo 13 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 102 wins and 84 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 8 losses; Rickson Hozdic!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Fujiwara and Hirohito Nitta.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Wang stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wang wants it to stay on the feet.
Wang shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hozdic is trying to defend but Wang finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (0) Hozdic
Wang moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (5) vs (0) Hozdic
Wang moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang is looking to take a break and control but Hozdic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wang taking a breather here.
We've been hearing good reports from Wang'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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang is trying to get an arm triangle but Hozdic is defending well.
Wang trying to control the position but Hozdic is working away.
Wang taking a breather here.
Wang trying to control the position but Hozdic is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hozdic is being controlled here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang trying to control the position but Hozdic is working away.
Wang just content to control the position.
Hozdic is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wang trying to control the position but Hozdic is working away.
Hozdic is trying to control Wang's posture but Wang avoids it.
Hozdic is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wang off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wang (5) vs (4) Hozdic
Wang trying to control the position but Hozdic manages to sink in the hooks.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Let's hope that Hozdic 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hozdic keeps control of the position as Wang tries to break free.
Wang breaks Hozdic's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (7) vs (4) Hozdic
Wang engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wang passes into half guard.
Wang prevents Hozdic from improving his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hozdic keeps trying to improve his position.
Wang is controlling the pace.
Wang has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Wang is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hozdic! Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (10) vs (4) Hozdic
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wang trying to control but Hozdic is having none of it.
Wang controlling the position easily from mount.
Hozdic is trying desperately to improve position.
Wang is trying to take his opponent's back.
Wang controlling from the full mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wang is trying to control here but Hozdic has managed to regain half guard.
Hozdic wants to get back to full guard.
Wang controlling the action here.
Hozdic won't allow Wang to pass to mount.
Wang wants to control but Hozdic is keeping him busy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wang is looking to advance position but Hozdic won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hozdic wants to get back to full guard.
Wang wants to free his trapped foot but Hozdic is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wang is working hard here to advance position.
Wang content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wang is trying to control the action in half guard but Hozdic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wang is controlling the pace.
Wang is thwarting Hozdic's attempts to control the position.
Wang trying to control the action but Hozdic is working from the bottom.
Hozdic holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Hozdic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wang is working away from the top position though.
Wang wants to take a breather but Hozdic is having none of it.
Hozdic is holding on to half guard well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hozdic is pressing down on Wang's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wang trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hozdic manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (10) vs (6) Hozdic
Wang pulls Hozdic in close to prevent any damage.
Hozdic preventing the sweep.
Hozdic wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.
Hozdic wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Hozdic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Wang wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wang trying to keep a closed guard but Hozdic is proving a slippery customer.
Wang being controlled here, momentarily.
Wang is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hozdic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now.
Wang trying to keep a closed guard but Hozdic is proving a slippery customer.
Wang is really struggling to control Hozdic but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hozdic looking to pass the guard.
Hozdic sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wang is trying to keep Hozdic in close.
Wang has control of Hozdic's left arm, preventing Hozdic from doing any damage.
Hozdic won't allow Wang to sweep him here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Wang is trying to control the position but Hozdic postures up.
Hozdic 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.
Wang is pulling down on Hozdic's head to control his posture.
Hozdic advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (10) vs (9) Hozdic
Wang wants to control but Hozdic postures up.
Wang is not content to let Hozdic control the position.
Wang tries to buck Hozdic off but Hozdic is having none of it.
Wang is letting Hozdic control him for a moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Wang manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Wang wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hozdic in particular looking to stall.
Wang looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang takes the fight on points by 10 to 9.
An out of breath Long Wang 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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