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TWGC 30 (265+lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Seppo Sepi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 5 losses; Harry Hirsch!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hirsch shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sepi closes the distance and clinches.
Sepi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hirsch is fighting off a takedown attempt but Sepi is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hirsch to the mat. Hirsch regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sepi (2) vs (0) Hirsch
Hirsch 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.
Sepi wants to pass the guard but Hirsch is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hirsch wants to sweep here but Sepi controlling him for the moment.
Sepi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hirsch working a defensive guard here.
Sepi won't allow Hirsch to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sepi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hirsch's guard.
Hirsch is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hirsch trying to hold on to Sepi's head to control him but Sepi postures up.
Hirsch has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Hirsch is looking to improve his position.
Sepi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch actively working from the bottom here.
Sepi is working for a kimura but Hirsch is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hirsch is looking to improve his position.
Sepi uses his free foot to push down on Hirsch's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hirsch. Score +3 for passing guard: Sepi (5) vs (0) Hirsch
Sepi jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hirsch is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hirsch and Sepi has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Hirsch is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch regains half guard.
Sepi prevents Hirsch from improving his position.
Sepi trying to pass the guard but Hirsch defending well.
Hirsch is trying to get back to full guard.
Sepi tries to pass to full mount but Hirsch defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Sepi seems content to control.
Hirsch tries to get to full guard but Sepi has control of the leg.
Sepi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hirsch trying to hold on to Sepi's head to control him but Sepi postures up.
Hirsch wants to improve his position but Sepi is controlling well.
Sepi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hirsch keeps working.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch trying to hold on to Sepi's head to control him but Sepi postures up.
Hirsch is looking to improve his position.
Sepi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hirsch is just riding it out for now. Sepi eventually gives up the hold.
Hirsch is trying to get back to full guard.
Sepi is keen to just control but Hirsch is a slippery customer.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch tries to roll over but Sepi keeps him under control.
Sepi passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sepi (8) vs (0) Hirsch
Sepi happy to just control the position for now.
Hirsch tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hirsch is still trying to improve position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sepi is trying to get an arm triangle but Hirsch is defending well.
Hirsch tries to buck Sepi off but Sepi is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Hirsch's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hirsch tries to bench press Sepi off him but Sepi keeps the position.
Hirsch is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Sepi is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sepi (10) vs (0) Hirsch
Sepi avoids the attempt from Hirsch to control.
Sepi moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Sepi (13) vs (0) Hirsch
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sepi biding his time, looking for the opening.
Sepi keeps control of the position as Hirsch tries to break free.
Sepi seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Hirsch trying to control the hands but Sepi won't let him.
Hirsch tries to escape but Sepi has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Hirsch is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Sepi.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sepi is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Hirsch is trying to break free.
Hirsch showing good submission defense here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Sepi is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Hirsch has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Sepi not allowing Hirsch to control his hands.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch is trying to break free.
Sepi doesn't have the hooks in and Hirsch manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sepi (13) vs (2) Hirsch
Hirsch preventing the sweep.
Hirsch drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sepi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hirsch has Sepi in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sepi (15) vs (2) Hirsch
Sepi passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Sepi (18) vs (2) Hirsch
Hirsch being controlled for a moment.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch is looking to regain half guard here but Sepi keeps moving and retains side control.
Hirsch is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sepi trying to control the action but Hirsch is working from the bottom.
Hirsch manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sepi's best efforts.
Sepi prevents Hirsch from improving his position.
Hirsch makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hirsch.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sepi wants to pass the guard but Hirsch is keeping the position.
Sepi trying to control the position from guard on top but Hirsch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hirsch is looking for a triangle but Sepi pushes his legs off easily.
Hirsch is trying to keep Sepi in close.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sepi trying to control the position from guard on top but Hirsch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hirsch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hirsch seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sepi 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.
Hirsch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sepi is one step ahead there.
Hirsch escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sepi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sepi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sepi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hirsch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sepi forces his way into half guard.
Sepi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sepi wants to take a breather but Hirsch is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sepi takes the fight on points by 18 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Seppo Sepi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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