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Grappling Hype -20- 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jesus Huerta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Ken FrownFelter!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Huerta shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Huerta (2) vs (0) FrownFelter
FrownFelter looking for submissions off his back.
FrownFelter looking for submissions off his back.
FrownFelter actively working from the bottom here.
Huerta works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Huerta (5) vs (0) FrownFelter
FrownFelter tries to lock up and control but Huerta gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
FrownFelter is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Huerta is staying active.
FrownFelter is in all sorts of trouble here.
FrownFelter regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Huerta seems content to control.
FrownFelter won't allow Huerta to pass to mount.
FrownFelter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Huerta pulls his head out easily.
FrownFelter is looking to improve his position.
FrownFelter trying to hold on to Huerta's head to control him but Huerta postures up.
FrownFelter looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
FrownFelter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Huerta is thwarting FrownFelter's attempts to control the position.
FrownFelter looking for submissions off his back.
FrownFelter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Huerta controlling the action here.
Huerta is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
FrownFelter trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
FrownFelter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Huerta is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Huerta is looking for a kimura but FrownFelter is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Huerta to get the leverage.
Huerta is keen to just control but FrownFelter is a slippery customer.
Huerta tries to pass to full mount but FrownFelter defends it.
FrownFelter is looking to control Huerta's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can FrownFelter avoid being mounted?
Huerta controlling the action here.
FrownFelter looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
FrownFelter is looking to control Huerta's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can FrownFelter avoid being mounted?
FrownFelter actively working from the bottom here.
Huerta looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
FrownFelter is staying active underneath Huerta, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. FrownFelter manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Huerta advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Huerta (8) vs (0) FrownFelter
Huerta is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. FrownFelter knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
FrownFelter is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Huerta working away.
Huerta staying calm.
FrownFelter tries to bench press Huerta off him but Huerta keeps the position.
FrownFelter wants to control but Huerta postures up.
Huerta trying to control the action but FrownFelter is working from the bottom.
FrownFelter felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
FrownFelter is looking to regain half guard here but Huerta keeps moving and retains side control.
FrownFelter manages to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Huerta seems to be working for a kimura but FrownFelter defends the submission attempt.
FrownFelter looking for submissions off his back.
Huerta sitting and controlling from the half guard.
FrownFelter has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Huerta is working away from the top position though.
FrownFelter looking for submissions off his back.
Huerta controlling the pace.
FrownFelter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
FrownFelter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
FrownFelter looks winded!
Huerta is looking to advance position but FrownFelter won't allow it.
FrownFelter actively working from the bottom here.
Huerta is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Huerta (11) vs (0) FrownFelter
FrownFelter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Huerta controlling the pace for now.
Huerta is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but FrownFelter is surviving well by controlling Huerta's body position as best he can.
FrownFelter is looking to improve his position but Huerta isn't that keen on the idea.
FrownFelter keeps trying to improve his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
FrownFelter wants to control but Huerta is having none of it.
FrownFelter is trying desperately to improve position.
Huerta controlling the pace for now.
Huerta is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but FrownFelter is surviving well by controlling Huerta's body position as best he can.
FrownFelter wants to control but Huerta is having none of it.
FrownFelter wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Huerta (14) vs (0) FrownFelter
Huerta working for a choke but FrownFelter is defending well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Huerta is looking to control FrownFelter but FrownFelter is wriggling around and keeping busy.
FrownFelter preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Huerta.
FrownFelter trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Huerta working for a choke but FrownFelter is defending well.
FrownFelter tries to escape but Huerta has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
FrownFelter trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
FrownFelter is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Huerta off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
FrownFelter can't escape the position.
FrownFelter trying to control the position but Huerta manages to sink in the hooks.
FrownFelter defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Huerta 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, FrownFelter has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
Huerta controlling from the back.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
FrownFelter is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Huerta gets his way!
Huerta really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for FrownFelter.
Huerta patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
You can see the frustration on FrownFelter's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Huerta just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Huerta is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but FrownFelter has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Huerta avoiding FrownFelter 's attempts to control his hands.
Huerta working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
FrownFelter is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Huerta is not going to allow FrownFelter to sit and survive in this position.
Huerta seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Huerta is hanging on to FrownFelter's back as he tries to escape.
FrownFelter looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
FrownFelter is trying to break free.
Huerta is cranking FrownFelter's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for FrownFelter! He's tightened the choke and FrownFelter is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jesus Huerta!
A very excited looking Jesus Huerta made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Ken FrownFelter stepped up to the mic, saying 'I had COVID'. |
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