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TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Harry Hirsch (ranked 2277 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam McCullen (ranked 196 p4p, 29 weight class). McCullen has chosen The Foggy Dew as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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 2 wins and 0 losses; Harry Hirsch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Sam McCullen!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
McCullen clinches up against the cage.
Hirsch tries for a takedown but McCullen manages to get underhooks.
Hirsch goes for a takedown in the clinch but McCullen prevents it.
Hirsch is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. McCullen can't fight it off and eventually Hirsch manages to take the fight to the floor. McCullen looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hirsch (2) vs (0) McCullen
Hirsch is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCullen pulls Hirsch in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hirsch looking to pass the guard.
Hirsch trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but McCullen manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (2) vs (2) McCullen
Hirsch wants to improve his position but instead McCullen has moved into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hirsch manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hirsch not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McCullen tries to free his leg and advance position but Hirsch is retaining full guard.
Hirsch isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. McCullen stacks Hirsch on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by McCullen! Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (2) vs (5) McCullen
Hirsch looking for a sweep but McCullen has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hirsch (2) vs (7) McCullen
Hirsch is trying desperately to improve position.
Hirsch regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch wants to control but McCullen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hirsch is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McCullen pulls his head out easily.
McCullen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hirsch knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McCullen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
McCullen works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (2) vs (10) McCullen
Hirsch wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Hirsch (2) vs (13) McCullen
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCullen is trying to stick to Hirsch's back but Hirsch is turning into McCullen. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in McCullen's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hirsch. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (4) vs (13) McCullen
McCullen keeping moving, preventing Hirsch from controlling successfully.
Hirsch won't allow McCullen to sweep him here.
Hirsch sitting in guard here, content to control.
McCullen keeping moving, preventing Hirsch from controlling successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McCullen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hirsch trying to control the position from guard on top but McCullen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCullen looking for a sweep. Not yet McCullen, not yet.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
McCullen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McCullen controlling Hirsch's posture.
Hirsch trying to move into half guard but instead McCullen has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (4) vs (15) McCullen
Hirsch throws his legs up looking for a submission but McCullen uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (4) vs (18) McCullen
Hirsch looks to move to half guard but instead McCullen has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hirsch (4) vs (20) McCullen
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch working to try and regain half guard.
Hirsch reaches up to try and control the position but McCullen seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Hirsch rolls and tries to escape and now McCullen has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Hirsch (4) vs (23) McCullen
Hirsch can't escape the position.
Hirsch trying to control the hands but McCullen breaks the grip.
McCullen has the hooks in. Hirsch is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
McCullen not allowing Hirsch to control his hands.
Hirsch tries to escape but McCullen has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McCullen just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Hirsch can't escape the position.
Hirsch trying to control the action but McCullen just sinks the hooks in.
McCullen controlling the position well here. Hirsch rolled but McCullen kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Hirsch can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch is working hard here to advance position.
Hirsch trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Hirsch is trying to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Hirsch tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hirsch is trying to reverse the position but instead McCullen has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Hirsch (4) vs (26) McCullen
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
McCullen gets his hands free as Hirsch looks to control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch is really stuck here.
McCullen is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Hirsch tries to roll but McCullen sticks to his back.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
McCullen has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Hirsch's body.
Hirsch rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hirsch is looking to get back to full guard here but McCullen has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (4) vs (29) McCullen
Hirsch can't do much from the bottom here.
McCullen advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hirsch (4) vs (31) McCullen
McCullen controlling the pace for now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch is looking to get to half guard.
McCullen controlling the position easily from mount.
Hirsch really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hirsch stops McCullen from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Hirsch looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hirsch (4) vs (34) McCullen
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch is in bad spot here.
McCullen slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
McCullen gets his hands free as Hirsch looks to control.
McCullen is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Hirsch rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hirsch wants to get back to full guard.
Hirsch wants to control but McCullen passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (4) vs (37) McCullen
Hirsch tries to bench press McCullen off him but McCullen keeps the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but McCullen is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hirsch (4) vs (39) McCullen
Hirsch really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McCullen controlling his opponent.
Hirsch tries to hold on but McCullen pushes him away.
Hirsch tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
McCullen wins on points by 39 to 4.
A relieved looking Sam McCullen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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