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CWC 334 - Diesel vs Majere 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 33 losses; Harry Hirsch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Trevina Gunter!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gunter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hirsch 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.
Hirsch fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gunter drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hirsch (0) vs (4) Gunter
Gunter is looking to take a break and control but Hirsch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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Hirsch being controlled for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirsch regains half guard.
Gunter looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hirsch moves into full guard.
Gunter trying to control the position from guard on top but Hirsch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hirsch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Gunter working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Hirsch wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gunter 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunter tries to free his leg and advance position but Hirsch is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch controlling the position.
Gunter controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gunter tries to free his leg and advance position but Hirsch is retaining full guard.
Hirsch seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hirsch being controlled here, momentarily.
Hirsch seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gunter preventing the sweep.
Hirsch keeping moving, preventing Gunter from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hirsch is keeping the position for now.
Gunter is stalling in the full guard.
Hirsch controlling the position.
Gunter trying to control the position from guard on top but Hirsch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hirsch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gunter is one step ahead there.
Gunter wants to control from the top but Hirsch keeps moving.
Hirsch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gunter is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hirsch is keeping the position for now.
Hirsch seems keen to control Gunter's posture.
Hirsch trying to keep a closed guard but Gunter is proving a slippery customer.
Hirsch keeping moving, preventing Gunter from controlling successfully.
Gunter engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gunter trying to control but Hirsch is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gunter passes Hirsch's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hirsch wants to get back to full guard.
Gunter passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (0) vs (7) Gunter
Gunter controlling the position easily from mount.
Hirsch is squirming around, avoiding Gunter's attempts to control the action.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gunter moves to his opponent's back but Hirsch bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Gunter. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (2) vs (7) Gunter
Hirsch stays in close to Gunter's body and controls the position.
Gunter bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hirsch's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (2) vs (9) Gunter
Hirsch keeping full guard, as Gunter tries to pass.
Gunter is still trying to improve position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch pulls Gunter in close to his closed guard and prevents Gunter from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gunter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hirsch is keeping the position for now.
Gunter sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gunter wants to control from the top but Hirsch keeps moving.
Hirsch wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch keeping moving, preventing Gunter from controlling successfully.
Hirsch is controlling Gunter's posture.
Hirsch's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Gunter won't allow Hirsch to sweep him here.
Gunter controlling from the top position.
Gunter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch seems keen to control Gunter's posture.
Gunter is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gunter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gunter sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hirsch keeping moving, preventing Gunter from controlling successfully.
Gunter won't allow Hirsch to sweep him here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gunter is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hirsch wants to sweep but no luck.
Hirsch is working hard here to advance position.
Gunter sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gunter wants to control from the top but Hirsch keeps moving.
Gunter looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hirsch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gunter pushing down on Hirsch's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gunter passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (2) vs (12) Gunter
Gunter manages to capitalize on a mistake by Hirsch to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hirsch (2) vs (15) Gunter
Hirsch prevents Gunter from getting a body triangle.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
It looks like Gunter 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.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Hirsch's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hirsch is keeping busy.
Hirsch manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gunter's guard. Nice work there by Hirsch.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (4) vs (15) Gunter
Gunter working a defensive guard but Hirsch passes into half guard.
Gunter trying to control from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gunter wants to control but Hirsch passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (7) vs (15) Gunter
Hirsch tries to advance to mount but Gunter denies him.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Gunter tries to improve position but can't.
Hirsch tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gunter's legs.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gunter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hirsch is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Gunter's shoulder. That is not cool.
Gunter tries to bench press Hirsch off him but Hirsch keeps the position.
A lull in the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunter wins on points by 15 to 7.
Trevina Gunter is the new super heavyweight champion!
A less than humble Trevina Gunter misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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