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CACC 18 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Harry Hirsch (ranked 2366 p4p, 250 weight class) and Tembo Laibon (ranked 22106 p4p, 509 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Harry Hirsch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Tembo Laibon!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hirsch shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hirsch was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hirsch (4) vs (0) Laibon
Laibon tries to buck Hirsch off but Hirsch is having none of it.
Laibon 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.
Hirsch working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Laibon looking for a sweep but Hirsch has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hirsch (6) vs (0) Laibon
Hirsch tries to control but Laibon wriggling away.
Laibon is trying to reverse the position but instead Hirsch has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Hirsch (9) vs (0) Laibon
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laibon tries to escape the position.
I would not like to be Laibon right now.
Laibon just trying to survive but Hirsch is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laibon tries to break free.
Laibon is still trying to improve position.
Hirsch tries to get the hooks in deep but Laibon pushed the leg off.
Laibon can't escape the position.
Laibon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hirsch biding his time, controlling Laibon.
Hirsch tries to get the hooks in deep but Laibon pushed the leg off.
Laibon rolls, trying to escape but Hirsch keeps control of the position.
Good control from Hirsch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laibon breaks Hirsch's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (9) vs (2) Laibon
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hirsch working for a triangle but Laibon defends it easily.
Laibon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Laibon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hirsch is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Laibon defends well.
Laibon passes Hirsch's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hirsch is trying to get back to full guard.
Hirsch looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hirsch works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laibon passes Hirsch's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hirsch wants to get back to full guard.
Hirsch manages to get to full guard.
Hirsch working for a triangle but Laibon defends it easily.
Laibon advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (9) vs (5) Laibon
Laibon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hirsch is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Laibon off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hirsch (13) vs (5) Laibon
Hirsch is not going to allow Laibon to sit and survive in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laibon breaks Hirsch's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (13) vs (7) Laibon
Hirsch seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Laibon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hirsch has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Laibon has managed to get both his arms back between Hirsch's legs - danger averted.
Hirsch can't keep his opponent in guard - Laibon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hirsch wants to improve his position but Laibon is controlling well.
Laibon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hirsch sees it coming and defends easily.
Hirsch is pressing down on Laibon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hirsch wants to sweep here but Laibon controlling him for the moment.
Laibon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hirsch has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Laibon has managed to get both his arms back between Hirsch's legs - danger averted.
Hirsch is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Laibon has gone for a leg lock! Hirsch slips out almost immediately though and dives into Laibon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (15) vs (7) Laibon
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Laibon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hirsch passes into half guard.
Laibon wants to sweep but Hirsch has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (18) vs (7) Laibon
Hirsch moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hirsch (20) vs (7) Laibon
Laibon manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hirsch passes into side control, despite Laibon's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (23) vs (7) Laibon
Laibon sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch prevents Laibon from improving his position.
Hirsch passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (26) vs (7) Laibon
Laibon defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hirsch.
Laibon tries to control Hirsch's body but Hirsch pushes him off. Laibon squirms to his side and now Hirsch has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hirsch (29) vs (7) Laibon
Hirsch trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Laibon doesn't escape.
A lull in the action here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Laibon tries to escape but Hirsch has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Laibon is keeping busy.
Laibon wants to control his opponent's hands but Hirsch gets his hands free.
Hirsch doesn't have the hooks in and Laibon manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (29) vs (9) Laibon
Hirsch is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hirsch wants to sweep here but Laibon controlling him for the moment.
Laibon advances to half guard.
Hirsch gets back to full guard.
Laibon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laibon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hirsch has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Laibon has managed to get both his arms back between Hirsch's legs - danger averted.
Hirsch keeping full guard, as Laibon tries to pass.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch trying to keep a closed guard but Laibon is proving a slippery customer.
Laibon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hirsch is keeping the position for now.
Laibon trying to control but Hirsch is working from the bottom.
Hirsch not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hirsch is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Laibon drops back looking for a leg! Hirsch is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hirsch manages to kick Laibon off! Laibon jumps back into Hirsch's guard.
Hirsch trying to control the position.
Laibon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hirsch's guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Laibon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hirsch manages to get to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hirsch is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (31) vs (9) Laibon
Hirsch slips nicely into half guard.
Laibon wants to get back to full guard but Hirsch has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (34) vs (9) Laibon
Hirsch trying to control the position but Laibon is working away.
Hirsch tries for a kimura but Laibon is defending well.
Laibon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Laibon is not content to let Hirsch control the position.
Hirsch tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Laibon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hirsch controlling the position from side mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch is looking to take a break and control but Laibon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laibon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Laibon manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Laibon looking for submissions off his back.
Laibon is defending against the submission attempts here by Hirsch.
Laibon tries to get to full guard but Hirsch has control of the leg.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch seems to be looking for submissions.
Laibon wants to control but Hirsch is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Laibon is looking for a sweep. Hirsch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hirsch is trying to control. Laibon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Laibon has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Hirsch escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Hirsch! Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (37) vs (9) Laibon
Hirsch taking a breather here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hirsch (39) vs (9) Laibon
Hirsch prevents Laibon from getting the reversal.
Hirsch takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hirsch fails to move to back control.
Laibon tries to hold on but Hirsch postures up.
Laibon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch wants to control the pace but Laibon is squirming around nicely.
Laibon reaches up to try and control the position but Hirsch seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Laibon rolls and tries to escape and now Hirsch has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Hirsch (42) vs (9) Laibon
Laibon 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 Hirsch gets his way!
Hirsch controlling well, preventing Laibon from escaping the position.
Hirsch doesn't have the hooks in and Laibon manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (42) vs (11) Laibon
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hirsch is looking for a triangle but Laibon pushes his legs off easily.
Hirsch trying to keep a closed guard but Laibon is proving a slippery customer.
Laibon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hirsch has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Laibon has managed to get both his arms back between Hirsch's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hirsch takes the fight on points by 42 to 11.
A victorious Harry Hirsch thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Tembo Laibon stepped up to the mic, saying 'The comeback is always greater than the setback. He earned this win but this isn't it for me.'. |
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