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CFC Tokyo 16 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 24 wins and 10 losses; Rickson Hozdic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 34 losses; Isaac Vernon!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Taro Takaoka and Yuuki Gou.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hozdic misses with a takedown attempt - Vernon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hozdic closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Vernon's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hozdic (2) vs (0) Vernon
Hozdic won't allow Vernon to sweep him here.
Hozdic controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hozdic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vernon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hozdic haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
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.
Hozdic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vernon is keeping the position for now.
Hozdic controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vernon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hozdic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hozdic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Vernon working a defensive guard here.
Hozdic content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hozdic wants to pass the guard but Vernon is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hozdic sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hozdic has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hozdic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vernon is keeping the position for now.
Hozdic controlling from the top position.
Hozdic tries to free his leg and advance position but Vernon is retaining full guard.
Vernon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vernon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hozdic controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vernon controlling the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hozdic seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Vernon has control of Hozdic's left arm, preventing Hozdic from doing any damage.
Vernon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hozdic controlling from the top position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hozdic stopping the sweep attempt from Vernon.
Hozdic wants to pass the guard but Vernon is keeping the position.
Hozdic controlling from the top position.
Vernon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hozdic wants to pass the guard but Vernon is keeping the position.
Hozdic controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vernon pulls Hozdic in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vernon trying to keep a closed guard but Hozdic is proving a slippery customer.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hozdic being controlled here momentarily.
Hozdic seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hozdic looking to pass the guard.
Hozdic's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Vernon is trying to control the position but Hozdic postures up.
Hozdic passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (5) vs (0) Vernon
Vernon trying to remain calm as Hozdic controls from the top position.
Hozdic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vernon wants to control but Hozdic postures up.
Vernon is looking for a sweep.
Hozdic slows the pace down.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hozdic wants to control but Vernon is keeping him busy.
Vernon is trying to control Hozdic's posture but Hozdic avoids it.
Hozdic controls the position.
Hozdic is looking to take a break and control but Vernon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vernon seems a little lost for a moment, as Hozdic dominates the positioning.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hozdic trying to control the position but Vernon is working away.
Vernon being controlled for a moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vernon is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hozdic takes the fight on points by 5 to 0. |
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