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CACC 107 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Manuel Neuer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Ryan Hell!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Neuer feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Neuer (2) vs (0) Hell
Hell is pulling down on Neuer's head. It's preventing any offense from Neuer, at least for the moment.
Hell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Neuer (2) vs (2) Hell
Neuer working for a triangle but Hell defends it easily.
Neuer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neuer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Neuer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Neuer is looking for a triangle but Hell pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hell slips nicely into half guard.
Hell slows the pace down in half guard.
Neuer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hell is trying to control. Neuer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Neuer is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at JAG Battle Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Neuer tries to get to full guard but Hell has control of the leg.
Neuer looking for submissions off his back.
Neuer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hell pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hell is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Neuer (2) vs (5) Hell
Neuer is looking to improve his position but Hell isn't that keen on the idea.
Hell tries to control but Neuer wriggling away.
Hell prevents Neuer from getting the reversal.
Hell moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Neuer has worked his arm free - good work by Neuer!
Hell tries to move to mount but Neuer blocks the move with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neuer is trying to get back to half guard.
Hell trying to control the action but Neuer is working from the bottom.
Neuer is looking for a sweep.
Neuer is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neuer manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Neuer (4) vs (5) Hell
Hell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Neuer is working away from the top position though.
Neuer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Neuer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hell knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hell moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hell wants to sweep but no luck.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Neuer has gone for a leg lock! Hell slips out almost immediately though and dives into Neuer's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Neuer (4) vs (7) Hell
Hell wants to control from the top but Neuer keeps moving.
Neuer 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.
Neuer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hell defends it easily.
Neuer working for a triangle but Hell defends it easily.
Neuer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hell sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Neuer's guard.
Hell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hell wants to free his trapped foot but Neuer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Neuer is trying to get back to full guard.
Neuer looking for submissions off his back.
Neuer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hell pulls his head out easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hell wants to free his trapped foot but Neuer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hell prevents Neuer from improving his position.
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.
Hell wants to control but Neuer is keeping him busy.
Hell frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Neuer (4) vs (10) Hell
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hell prevents Neuer from getting the reversal.
Hell tries to control but Neuer wriggling away.
Neuer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hell sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Neuer is desperately trying to improve his position but Hell has a good base and remains in mount.
Hell can't control as he wanted to and Neuer manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Neuer regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Neuer looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hell passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Neuer (4) vs (13) Hell
Hell trying to control the position but Neuer is working away.
Neuer is looking for a sweep.
Hell working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Neuer sneaks back into half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Neuer looking for submissions off his back.
Hell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Neuer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hell.
Neuer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neuer actively working from the bottom here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Neuer is trying to get back to full guard.
Hell passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Neuer (4) vs (16) Hell
Neuer tries to improve his position but instead Hell has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Neuer (4) vs (19) Hell
Neuer is in bad spot here.
Neuer breaks Hell's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Neuer (6) vs (19) Hell
Neuer has gone for a leg lock! Hell slips out almost immediately though and dives into Neuer's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Neuer (6) vs (21) Hell
Hell sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Neuer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Neuer is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Neuer (8) vs (21) Hell
Neuer preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hell is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Neuer (8) vs (23) Hell
Hell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Neuer is keeping the position for now.
Neuer looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hell has picked Neuer up and slammed him! Neuer can't keep hold of the triangle and Hell manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Neuer (8) vs (26) Hell
Neuer is looking for a sweep.
Hell controlling the position from side mount.
Hell passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Neuer! Score +2 for reaching mount: Neuer (8) vs (28) Hell
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hell prevents Neuer from getting the reversal.
Hell trying to control but Neuer is having none of it.
Hell pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Hell sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Neuer slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hell wants to control but Neuer is keeping him busy.
Hell prevents Neuer from improving his position.
Hell is looking for a kimura but Neuer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hell to get the leverage.
Neuer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hell works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Neuer (8) vs (31) Hell
Neuer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hell working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hell wins on points by 31 to 8.
After the fight, Ryan Hell was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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