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CACC 161: Jiurgite vs Jello 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 10 losses; Harry Hirsch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Clarence Frost!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Frost stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Frost wants it to stay on the feet.
Hirsch tries to score a power double leg takedown but Frost sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hirsch somewhat.
Hirsch looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Frost tries to counter with a clinch but Hirsch shakes him off and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Hirsch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frost stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Frost wants it to stay on the feet.
Hirsch tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Frost swivels and escapes.
Frost has taken the fight to the clinch.
Frost has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hirsch uses from the top position.
Hirsch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Frost swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirsch trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Frost manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (0) vs (2) Frost
Frost looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hirsch working for a triangle but Frost defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost trying to control but Hirsch is working from the bottom.
Hirsch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Frost manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (2) vs (2) Frost
Hirsch wants to pass the guard but Frost is keeping the position.
Hirsch trying to control the position from guard on top but Frost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hirsch wants to control from the top but Frost keeps moving.
Hirsch works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch uses his free foot to push down on Frost's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Frost. Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (5) vs (2) Frost
Hirsch jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Frost is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Frost and Hirsch has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Frost trying to remain calm as Hirsch controls from the top position.
Hirsch is trying to get an arm triangle but Frost is defending well.
Hirsch is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Frost is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hirsch tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hirsch tries to advance to mount but Frost denies him.
Hirsch is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Frost knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hirsch just content to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch trying to control the position but Frost is working away.
Frost is trying to improve his position.
Hirsch is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Frost has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hirsch has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Frost! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hirsch (7) vs (2) Frost
Hirsch moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Hirsch (10) vs (2) Frost
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Frost staying busy and making it hard for Hirsch to control.
Hirsch is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Frost is defending well though. Hirsch let's go of the attempt for now.
Hirsch is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Frost has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Frost showing good submission defense here.
Hirsch looking for the choke but no joy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Frost is keeping busy.
Hirsch is persistently looking for the submission but Frost is defending it well.
Hirsch looking to hold on to the position here but Frost rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Hirsch wants to control from the top but Frost keeps moving.
Hirsch wants to pass the guard but Frost is keeping the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Frost working a defensive guard here.
Hirsch passes into half guard.
Hirsch not doing much here.
Hirsch moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (13) vs (2) Frost
Frost is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Frost keeps working.
Hirsch tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hirsch has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hirsch wants to control but Frost is keeping him busy.
Hirsch is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Frost is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hirsch trying to control the action but Frost is working from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch tries to move into full mount but can't pass Frost's legs.
Hirsch trying to control the position but Frost is working away.
Hirsch tries for a kimura but Frost is defending well.
Hirsch controlling the position.
Hirsch taking a break here but Frost is having none of it and regains half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch trying to control from half guard but Frost is working away.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hirsch in particular looking to stall.
Hirsch wants to take a breather but Frost is having none of it.
Hirsch passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (16) vs (2) Frost
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch wants to take Frost's back but he can't do it this time.
Hirsch sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hirsch goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Frost is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (16) vs (4) Frost
Hirsch had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Frost defends it easily.
Hirsch wants to sweep here but Frost controlling him for the moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Frost won't allow Hirsch to sweep him here.
Hirsch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hirsch is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch looking for a sweep. Not yet Hirsch, not yet.
Hirsch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hirsch looking for a guillotine here but Frost defends easily.
Hirsch wants to hit a sweep here but Frost passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hirsch there! Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (16) vs (7) Frost
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hirsch is working to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hirsch takes the fight on points by 16 to 7.
Our winner, Harry Hirsch, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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