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CACC 153: Average vs Galanos PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 12 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 9 losses; Harry Hirsch!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hirsch forces Nielsen back against the ropes and clinches.
Hirsch has picked Nielsen up - he's going for a ride! Hirsch dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nielsen (0) vs (2) Hirsch
Hirsch prevents Nielsen from improving his position.
Nielsen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nielsen.
Nielsen wants to sweep here but Hirsch controlling him for the moment.
Hirsch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Nielsen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hirsch tries to free his leg and advance position but Nielsen is retaining full guard.
Hirsch passes Nielsen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hirsch trying to mount his opponent but Nielsen defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirsch is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nielsen seems keen to control Hirsch's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hirsch looking to pass the guard.
Hirsch controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nielsen is trying to control the position but Hirsch postures up.
Nielsen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hirsch is one step ahead there.
Hirsch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nielsen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hirsch slips nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch is pressing down on Nielsen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nielsen is holding on for now.
Nielsen wants to control but Hirsch is keeping busy.
Hirsch trying to control the action but Nielsen is working from the bottom.
Hirsch tries to pass to full mount but Nielsen defends it.
Hirsch is looking for a kimura but Nielsen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hirsch to get the leverage.
Hirsch is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nielsen sees it coming and defends easily.
Hirsch is trying to control. Nielsen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hirsch prevents Nielsen from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch trying to mount his opponent but Nielsen defends it.
Nielsen is pressing down on Hirsch's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nielsen keeping moving, preventing Hirsch from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Nielsen'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.
Nielsen working for a triangle but Hirsch defends it easily.
Hirsch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hirsch slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (0) vs (5) Hirsch
Nielsen struggling a bit here.
Nielsen tries to bench press Hirsch off him but Hirsch keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nielsen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nielsen sneaks back into half guard.
Nielsen is looking to improve his position.
Hirsch sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nielsen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nielsen keeping full guard, as Hirsch tries to pass.
Nielsen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hirsch is one step ahead there.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch trying to control the position from guard on top but Nielsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hirsch stopping the sweep attempt from Nielsen.
Hirsch tries to free his leg and advance position but Nielsen is retaining full guard.
Nielsen trying to keep a closed guard but Hirsch is proving a slippery customer.
Nielsen is really struggling to control Hirsch but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Nielsen looking for a triangle here. Hirsch is fighting it but it looks tight! Nielsen pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Hirsch is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Sven Kristian Nielsen!
Sven Kristian Nielsen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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