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CACC 246 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Andy Bangsit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 9 losses; Charley Hanagan!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bangsit gets caught flat footed, as Hanagan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bangsit (0) vs (2) Hanagan
Hanagan wants to pass the guard but Bangsit is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bangsit 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanagan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bangsit 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.
Bangsit keeping moving, preventing Hanagan from controlling successfully.
Hanagan passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Bangsit (0) vs (5) Hanagan
Bangsit is not content to let Hanagan control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bangsit wants to control but Hanagan postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanagan tries to advance to mount but Bangsit denies him.
Hanagan trying to control the position but Bangsit is working away.
Hanagan controlling the position from side mount.
Bangsit is trying to control Hanagan's posture but Hanagan avoids it.
The referee asks Hanagan politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hanagan prefers to stall for the moment though.
Bangsit is looking to regain half guard here but Hanagan keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bangsit manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bangsit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hanagan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bangsit trying to control from the bottom.
Bangsit is looking to improve his position.
Bangsit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bangsit tries to get to full guard but Hanagan has control of the leg.
Hanagan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform me that Hanagan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bangsit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hanagan is taking a breather. Bangsit 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.
Bangsit is looking to improve his position.
Hanagan wants to pass the guard but Bangsit is defending well.
Bangsit is positioning himself well to prevent Hanagan advancing to mount.
Bangsit is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanagan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bangsit keeps working.
Bangsit is trying to maintain the position but Hanagan is very close to passing his half guard.
Hanagan is looking to take a break and control but Bangsit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bangsit is looking for a sweep. Hanagan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bangsit is working hard here to advance position.
Bangsit is trying is best to control the position here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bangsit tries to get to full guard but Hanagan has control of the leg.
Hanagan is taking a breather. Bangsit 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.
Hanagan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bangsit is looking for a sweep. Hanagan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bangsit is refusing to be controlled, as Hanagan sits in half guard.
Hanagan stalling.
Hanagan is keen to just control but Bangsit is a slippery customer.
Hanagan tries to pass to full mount but Bangsit defends it.
Hanagan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bangsit regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hanagan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bangsit keeping moving, preventing Hanagan from controlling successfully.
Bangsit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hanagan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bangsit looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bangsit is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hanagan defends well.
Hanagan looking to pass the guard.
Hanagan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hanagan trying to control the position from guard on top but Bangsit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bangsit working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hanagan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hanagan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hanagan trying to control the position from guard on top but Bangsit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanagan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bangsit trying to control the position.
Bangsit can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hanagan controls the pace.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bangsit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hanagan is one step ahead there.
Bangsit keeping moving, preventing Hanagan from controlling successfully.
Hanagan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hanagan advances to half guard.
Bangsit is concentrating on defense, preventing Hanagan from advancing position.
Well, if Hanagan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bangsit trying to hold on to Hanagan's head to control him but Hanagan postures up.
Bangsit is controlling Hanagan's trapped leg to prevent Hanagan from advancing to side control.
Hanagan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hanagan is looking to advance position but Bangsit won't allow it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bangsit is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Hanagan seems content to control.
Hanagan moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bangsit (0) vs (8) Hanagan
Bangsit is being controlled here.
Bangsit is trying to control Hanagan's posture but Hanagan avoids it.
Bangsit is trying to improve his position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hanagan working away.
Bangsit is looking to regain half guard here but Hanagan keeps moving and retains side control.
Bangsit can't do much from the bottom here.
Hanagan tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bangsit's legs.
Bangsit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hanagan content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bangsit is trying to control Hanagan's posture but Hanagan avoids it.
Hanagan controls the position from side control.
Hanagan working away.
Hanagan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bangsit keeps working.
Bangsit is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hanagan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hanagan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Bangsit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hanagan slows the pace down in half guard.
Bangsit is doing well to control the position and prevent Hanagan from advancing to side control.
Bangsit tries to roll over but Hanagan keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hanagan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hanagan wins on points by 8 to 0.
Charley Hanagan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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