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TWGC 33 (265lbs, D4): London Qualifier - Round 1 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Francisco Hernandez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hossein Vaziri!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Vaziri wants to clinch up but Hernandez keeps it at a distance.
Vaziri moves in looking to clinch but Hernandez pushes him off.
Hernandez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hernandez (4) vs (0) Vaziri
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Vaziri is looking for a sweep.
Hernandez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Vaziri is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Hernandez stalls from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaziri gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hernandez (6) vs (0) Vaziri
Vaziri can't escape the position.
Hernandez controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hernandez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hernandez is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Vaziri is surviving well by controlling Hernandez's body position as best he can.
Hernandez looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Hernandez content just to control the position here.
Vaziri is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hernandez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Vaziri prevents Hernandez from taking his back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hernandez working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Vaziri is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hernandez controlling the pace for now.
Vaziri tries to hold on but Hernandez postures up.
Hernandez controlling from the full mount.
Vaziri really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hernandez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vaziri is looking to improve his position but Hernandez isn't that keen on the idea.
Vaziri is still trying to improve position.
Hernandez has control of Vaziri's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Vaziri regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Hernandez is working for a guillotine from mount but Vaziri frees his head quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez controlling the pace for now.
Hernandez jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Vaziri manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Hernandez is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Vaziri's shoulder. That is not cool.
Vaziri is looking to reverse the position.
Hernandez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hernandez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hernandez is breathing heavily.
Vaziri is looking for a sweep.
Vaziri is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hernandez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hernandez stalling.
Hernandez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vaziri is just riding it out for now. Hernandez eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaziri looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vaziri is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hernandez pulls his head out easily.
Vaziri looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hernandez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vaziri is just riding it out for now. Hernandez eventually gives up the hold.
Hernandez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vaziri looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hernandez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vaziri is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hernandez pulls his head out easily.
Vaziri is trying to control but can't.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hernandez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vaziri actively working from the bottom here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez slows the pace down in half guard.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Hernandez.
Hernandez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hernandez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vaziri knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hernandez prevents Vaziri from improving his position.
Vaziri looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vaziri is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hernandez pulls his head out easily.
Hernandez moves into full mount! Vaziri won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Hernandez (9) vs (0) Vaziri
Vaziri tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hernandez prevents Vaziri from getting the reversal.
Hernandez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hernandez takes Vaziri's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Vaziri is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Hernandez (12) vs (0) Vaziri
Hernandez controls the position.
Vaziri fending off the submission attempt from Hernandez.
Hernandez is riding his opponent, not letting Vaziri buck him off.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vaziri tries to break free.
Hernandez is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Vaziri is defending well though. Hernandez let's go of the attempt for now.
Hernandez keeps control of the position as Vaziri tries to break free.
Vaziri defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Hernandez's arms.
Vaziri is trying to break free.
Hernandez controlling from the back.
Hernandez keeps control of the position as Vaziri tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hernandez controlling the positon.
Hernandez looking to break Vaziri's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Vaziri remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Hernandez will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vaziri tries to roll but Hernandez sticks to his back.
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.
Vaziri rolls, trying to escape but Hernandez keeps control of the position.
Hernandez is persistently looking for the submission but Vaziri is defending it well.
Hernandez has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Vaziri has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Vaziri can't escape the position.
Vaziri defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Hernandez's arms.
Vaziri wants to escape the position.
Hernandez is riding his opponent, not letting Vaziri buck him off.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Vaziri is really stuck here.
Hernandez is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Vaziri can't escape the position.
What can Vaziri do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Hernandez patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Vaziri tries to escape but Hernandez has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Hernandez is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Vaziri knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Vaziri for a finish.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Hernandez tightening his grip on Vaziri, looking for the choke.
Vaziri is really stuck here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Vaziri defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Hernandez tries to get the hooks in deep but Vaziri pushed the leg off.
I really don't envy Vaziri right now.
Hernandez working for the choke.
Hernandez looking for the choke from the back.
Vaziri breaks Hernandez's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hernandez (12) vs (2) Vaziri
Vaziri pushes down on Hernandez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vaziri is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hernandez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vaziri is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hernandez has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vaziri is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hernandez sees it coming and defends easily.
Vaziri is looking to advance position but Hernandez won't allow it.
Vaziri is looking to take a break and control but Hernandez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vaziri is looking to advance position but Hernandez won't allow it.
Hernandez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vaziri's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hernandez (14) vs (2) Vaziri
Hernandez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vaziri has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hernandez has managed to get both his arms back between Vaziri's legs - danger averted.
Hernandez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Vaziri looking for a guillotine here but Hernandez defends easily.
Vaziri is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hernandez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez passes into half guard.
Hernandez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Vaziri is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vaziri is defending against the submission attempts here by Hernandez.
Hernandez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vaziri is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hernandez pulls his head out easily.
Vaziri is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hernandez takes the fight on points by 14 to 2. |
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