PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim Hague (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elspeth Tiriel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Elspeth Tiriel has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hague
vs
Tiriel

194 cm
25
256 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
26
235 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Springfield HW Nutrition
Springfield HW Nutrition

Springfield HW Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Hague !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elspeth Tiriel!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hague feints and as Tiriel raises his hands in defense, Hague changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tiriel can't keep his opponent in guard - Hague advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Hague is looking for a kimura here.
Hague is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Tiriel reverses the position - he's now on top in Hague 's guard.

Hague is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tiriel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Tiriel wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hague , who protects the arm well.

Tiriel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hague knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hague is trying to improve his position.
Hague can't do much from the bottom here.
Tiriel wants to control but Hague is keeping him busy.
Tiriel works to advance to full mount. Hague defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Hague is working to get back to half guard.
Hague is working hard here to advance position.
Hague is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hague is trying desperately to improve position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Tiriel is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hague has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hague !

Hague has gone for a leg lock! Tiriel slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hague 's guard.

Tiriel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hague has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tiriel has managed to get both his arms back between Hague 's legs - danger averted.
Hague is controlling Tiriel's posture.
Tiriel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tiriel is pushing down on Hague 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hague is fighting to maintain full guard but Tiriel has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hague is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tiriel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tiriel's back!

Hague is looking for the choke from the back position but Tiriel is controlling his hands well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hague has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

Hague is persistently looking for the submission but Tiriel is defending it well.

Hague working for the choke.

Hague working for a choke but Tiriel is defending well.

Hague is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Tiriel has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hague working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Tiriel is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Hague has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Tiriel taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tim Hague !