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CWC 366 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 56 wins and 37 losses; Harry Hirsch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Rio Rolla!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hirsch shoots in for a takedown but Rolla shows good takedown defense.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rolla. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hirsch (0) vs (4) Rolla
Rolla wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hirsch, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rolla swings around for an armbar but Hirsch sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rolla's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (2) vs (4) Rolla
Rolla wants to improve his position but instead Hirsch has moved into half guard.
Hirsch performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirsch prevents Rolla from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolla is pressing down on Hirsch's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hirsch's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rolla is looking for a triangle but Hirsch pushes his legs off easily.
Hirsch is pushing down on Rolla's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rolla is fighting to maintain full guard but Hirsch has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rolla gets full guard.
Hirsch won't allow Rolla to sweep him here.
Hirsch looking to pass the guard.
Hirsch looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Our spies down at at LéCrucible inform us that Rolla has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Hirsch won't allow Rolla to sweep him here.
Hirsch sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolla wants to sweep here but Hirsch controlling him for the moment.
Rolla keeping full guard, as Hirsch tries to pass.
Hirsch stays in close to Rolla's body and controls the position.
Rolla looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hirsch is one step ahead there.
Rolla keeps trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rolla keeping full guard, as Hirsch tries to pass.
Rolla wants to improve his position but instead Hirsch has moved into half guard.
Rolla is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hirsch passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (5) vs (4) Rolla
Rolla manages to get back to half guard.
Hirsch prevents Rolla from improving his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rolla moves into full guard.
Rolla wants to improve his position but instead Hirsch has moved into half guard.
Hirsch prevents Rolla from improving his position.
Rolla looking for submissions off his back.
Hirsch not doing much here.
Hirsch prevents Rolla from improving his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rolla is looking to get back to full guard here but Hirsch has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (8) vs (4) Rolla
Rolla is looking to regain half guard here but Hirsch keeps moving and retains side control.
Rolla is trying to work for a sweep but Hirsch has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hirsch (10) vs (4) Rolla
Rolla regains half guard.
Rolla tries to roll over but Hirsch keeps him under control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch controlling the pace.
Rolla is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hirsch's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hirsch's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hirsch (10) vs (8) Rolla
Hirsch defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Rolla's arms.
Rolla is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hirsch defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Hirsch is having to fend off submission attempts from Rolla, who is looking to sink in the choke. Rolla doesn't have the hooks in though and Hirsch manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (12) vs (8) Rolla
Rolla wants to sweep but no luck.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rolla is keeping the position for now.
Rolla working for submissions but it's allowed Hirsch to get to half guard.
Rolla manages to get to full guard.
Hirsch looking to pass the guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rolla being controlled here, momentarily.
Rolla throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hirsch uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (15) vs (8) Rolla
A lull in the action here as Hirsch stalls from top position.
Rolla is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hirsch off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hirsch (15) vs (12) Rolla
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch is in a bad position with Rolla working for a choke. Hirsch manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (17) vs (12) Rolla
Hirsch stays in close to Rolla's body and controls the position.
Rolla 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.
Hirsch controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rolla tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rolla throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hirsch uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (20) vs (12) Rolla
Hirsch moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hirsch (22) vs (12) Rolla
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Rolla has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Hirsch (25) vs (12) Rolla
Hirsch is riding his opponent, not letting Rolla buck him off.
Rolla tries to roll but Hirsch sticks to his back.
Rolla rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Rolla slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rolla looking for a sweep. Not yet Rolla, not yet.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch forces his way into half guard.
Hirsch works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (28) vs (12) Rolla
Well,Hirsch is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Hirsch can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rolla is looking to escape.
Hirsch controlling from the full mount.
Rolla manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Rolla moves into full guard.
Rolla keeping full guard, as Hirsch tries to pass.
Rolla keeping moving, preventing Hirsch from controlling successfully.
Rolla looking for a sweep. Not yet Rolla, not yet.
Hirsch is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Rolla 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.
Rolla is looking for a triangle here but Hirsch uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (31) vs (12) Rolla
Rolla tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Hirsch presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hirsch (33) vs (12) Rolla
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rolla tries to improve his position but instead Hirsch has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hirsch (36) vs (12) Rolla
Rolla is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hirsch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hirsch takes the fight on points by 36 to 12.
After winning the bout, Harry Hirsch thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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