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CWC 312 - Lee vs Huhrera 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Eyvind Skallagrimsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 26 losses; Harry Hirsch!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hirsch manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Skallagrimsson on his heels. He'll look to pass Skallagrimsson's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Skallagrimsson (0) vs (2) Hirsch
Skallagrimsson managing to control the position.
Hirsch wants to pass the guard but Skallagrimsson is keeping the position.
Hirsch is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hirsch passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Skallagrimsson (0) vs (5) Hirsch
Skallagrimsson wants to control but Hirsch postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirsch in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Hirsch advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Skallagrimsson (0) vs (7) Hirsch
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hirsch moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Skallagrimsson (0) vs (10) Hirsch
Hirsch controlling from the back.
Skallagrimsson tries to break free.
Hirsch just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Hirsch controlling well, preventing Skallagrimsson from escaping the position.
Hirsch is not going to allow Skallagrimsson to sit and survive in this position.
Skallagrimsson can't escape the position.
Skallagrimsson is working hard here to advance position.
Hirsch keeps control of the position easily here as Skallagrimsson tries to buck him off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Skallagrimsson right now.
Hirsch just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Hirsch is hanging on to Skallagrimsson's back as he tries to escape.
Hirsch slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Skallagrimsson trying to control the hands but Hirsch won't let him.
Hirsch is trying to stick to Skallagrimsson's back but Skallagrimsson is turning into Hirsch. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hirsch's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Skallagrimsson. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Skallagrimsson (2) vs (10) Hirsch
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Skallagrimsson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Skallagrimsson (2) vs (12) Hirsch
Skallagrimsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hirsch 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.
Hirsch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Skallagrimsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Skallagrimsson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hirsch can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Skallagrimsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hirsch's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch passes Skallagrimsson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Skallagrimsson tries to get to full guard but Hirsch has control of the leg.
Hirsch is taking a breather. Skallagrimsson 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.
Skallagrimsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Skallagrimsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hirsch pulls his head out easily.
Hirsch not doing much here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Skallagrimsson is looking for a sweep. Hirsch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hirsch tries to pass to full mount but Skallagrimsson defends it.
Skallagrimsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Hirsch 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.
Hirsch prevents Skallagrimsson from improving his position.
Hirsch moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Skallagrimsson (2) vs (15) Hirsch
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Skallagrimsson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hirsch's best efforts.
Skallagrimsson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at ZuccoTraining Ground, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Skallagrimsson trying to hold on to Hirsch's head to control him but Hirsch postures up.
Hirsch not doing much here.
Skallagrimsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Skallagrimsson is looking to get back to full guard here but Hirsch has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Skallagrimsson (2) vs (18) Hirsch
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Skallagrimsson tries to buck Hirsch off but Hirsch is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Skallagrimsson's face as Hirsch controls the position.
Skallagrimsson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Skallagrimsson tries to control but Hirsch manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Skallagrimsson (2) vs (21) Hirsch
Skallagrimsson is trying to break free.
Hirsch is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hirsch keeps control of the position as Skallagrimsson tries to break free.
Hirsch is riding his opponent, not letting Skallagrimsson buck him off.
Skallagrimsson trying to control but not successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Hirsch controlling well, preventing Skallagrimsson from escaping the position.
Well, with Hirsch on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Skallagrimsson is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Hirsch just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Hirsch is hanging on to Skallagrimsson's back as he tries to escape.
Skallagrimsson wants to control his opponent's hands but Hirsch gets his hands free.
Hirsch controls the position.
Skallagrimsson rolls, trying to escape but Hirsch keeps control of the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Skallagrimsson right now.
Skallagrimsson is trying to break free.
Hirsch controlling the position well here. Skallagrimsson rolled but Hirsch kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Skallagrimsson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Skallagrimsson wants to control his opponent's hands but Hirsch gets his hands free.
Skallagrimsson is trying to break free.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch gets his hands free as Skallagrimsson looks to control.
Skallagrimsson tries to escape the position.
Skallagrimsson is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Skallagrimsson tries to break free.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Skallagrimsson is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hirsch.
Let's hope that Hirsch 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.
Skallagrimsson just trying to survive but Hirsch is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hirsch controlling the positon.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Hirsch.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Skallagrimsson wants to control his opponent's hands but Hirsch gets his hands free.
What can Skallagrimsson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Hirsch is not going to allow Skallagrimsson to sit and survive in this position.
Skallagrimsson tries to escape but Hirsch has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
What can Skallagrimsson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Skallagrimsson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Skallagrimsson is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Skallagrimsson is trying to break free.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch avoiding Skallagrimsson 's attempts to control his hands.
Skallagrimsson wants to escape the position.
Skallagrimsson wants to control his opponent's hands but Hirsch gets his hands free.
Skallagrimsson is in bad spot here.
Hirsch really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Skallagrimsson.
Skallagrimsson tries to escape but Hirsch has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
It looks like Hirsch might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hirsch wins on points by 21 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Harry Hirsch thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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