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CWC 333 - Hirsch vs Bandito PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 13 losses; Ace Rob! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Paddy Mcgillicutty!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Dmitry Maklakov and Valeri Chadov.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Rob shoots in but no luck this time.
Mcgillicutty clinches up with Rob and pushes him back against the cage.
Rob is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mcgillicutty is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Rob to the mat. Rob regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rob (0) vs (2) Mcgillicutty
Rob has his hands on Mcgillicutty's head, controlling the position.
Rob 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.
Rob has control of Mcgillicutty's left arm, preventing Mcgillicutty from doing any damage.
Mcgillicutty pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rob is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgillicutty wants to control from the top but Rob keeps moving.
Rob has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Mcgillicutty pushes down on Rob's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rob trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rob is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rob looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rob wants to control but Mcgillicutty is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mcgillicutty is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rob has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mcgillicutty moves into full mount! Rob won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Rob (0) vs (5) Mcgillicutty
Mcgillicutty goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Rob turns into him and now he's in Mcgillicutty's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rob (2) vs (5) Mcgillicutty
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgillicutty looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rob looking to pass the guard.
Rob trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcgillicutty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcgillicutty is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rob is aware though and is defending well.
Mcgillicutty wants to sweep but no luck.
Mcgillicutty is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rob is aware though and is defending well.
Mcgillicutty working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rob doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rob manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rob engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mcgillicutty looking for a guillotine here but Rob defends easily.
Mcgillicutty had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rob defends it easily.
Mcgillicutty keeping full guard, as Rob tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgillicutty looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rob trying to control but Mcgillicutty is working from the bottom.
Rob sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mcgillicutty had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rob defends it easily.
Mcgillicutty can't keep his opponent in guard - Rob advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rob is controlling the pace.
Rob prevents Mcgillicutty from improving his position.
Rob seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mcgillicutty does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rob not doing much here.
Rob moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Mcgillicutty. Score +3 for passing guard: Rob (5) vs (5) Mcgillicutty
Mcgillicutty prevents Rob from improving position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rob trying to control the position but Mcgillicutty is working away.
Rob taking a breather here.
Mcgillicutty is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rob staying calm.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rob working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mcgillicutty manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rob's best efforts.
Still in half guard, Rob seems content to control.
Mcgillicutty wants to control but Rob is keeping busy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mcgillicutty looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mcgillicutty won't allow Rob to pass to mount.
Mcgillicutty has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rob is working away from the top position though.
Mcgillicutty is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rob's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rob's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rob (5) vs (9) Mcgillicutty
Rob trying to control the position but Mcgillicutty manages to sink in the hooks.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mcgillicutty is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Rob has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Mcgillicutty looking for the choke but no joy.
Mcgillicutty keeps control of the position as Rob tries to break free.
Rob looking to control the position.
Mcgillicutty avoiding Rob 's attempts to control his hands.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Rob tries to roll but Mcgillicutty sticks to his back.
Mcgillicutty has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Rob has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Rob rolls, trying to escape but Mcgillicutty keeps control of the position.
Mcgillicutty looking for the choke from the back.
Mcgillicutty has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Rob has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Mcgillicutty keeps control of the position as Rob tries to break free.
Mcgillicutty looking to break Rob's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Rob remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Mcgillicutty will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Rob trying to control but not successfully.
You can see the frustration on Rob's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Rob trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Mcgillicutty looking for the RNC.
Rob trying to control but not successfully.
Mcgillicutty is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Rob defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Rob defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Mcgillicutty's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Mcgillicutty is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Rob is defending well though. Mcgillicutty let's go of the attempt for now.
Rob breaks Mcgillicutty's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rob (7) vs (9) Mcgillicutty
Mcgillicutty pushes a forearm under Rob's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Rob is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paddy Mcgillicutty!
Paddy Mcgillicutty was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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