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TWGC 34 (155lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Hatori Hanzo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Jimmy Knapp!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Knapp tries to clinch up but Hanzo circles away and keeps his distance.
Hanzo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hanzo successfully pulls guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Hanzo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Knapp trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hanzo trying to control the position here.
Knapp tries to free his leg and advance position but Hanzo is retaining full guard.
Knapp trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hanzo manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanzo (2) vs (0) Knapp
Hanzo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knapp has his foot on Hanzo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hanzo works his way back into a safe position though.
Knapp wants to control but Hanzo passes easily into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanzo not doing much here.
Knapp has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hanzo is working away from the top position though.
Knapp is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Knapp manages to get to full guard.
Knapp seems keen to control Hanzo's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knapp not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hanzo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Knapp looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Knapp is trying to keep Hanzo in close.
Knapp looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Knapp throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hanzo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knapp swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanzo stopping the sweep attempt from Knapp.
Knapp is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Knapp told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Knapp is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hanzo stopping the sweep attempt from Knapp.
Knapp looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knapp looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Knapp 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.
Knapp not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Knapp looking to control but Hanzo passes into half guard.
Knapp tries to roll over but Hanzo keeps him under control.
Hanzo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Knapp wants to get back to full guard.
Knapp is trying to control but Hanzo manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hanzo (5) vs (0) Knapp
Knapp tries to hold on but Hanzo postures up.
Hanzo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Knapp is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hanzo controlling his opponent.
Knapp is trying to reverse the position but instead Hanzo has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Hanzo (8) vs (0) Knapp
Hanzo keeps control of the position easily here as Knapp tries to buck him off.
Knapp is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hanzo working for the choke.
Knapp tries to escape the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Knapp trying to control the action but Hanzo just sinks the hooks in.
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.
Knapp tries to escape the position.
Knapp keeps trying to improve his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Knapp is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hanzo is not going to allow Knapp to sit and survive in this position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hanzo controlling the positon.
Knapp is trying to break free.
Knapp is still trying to improve position.
Knapp trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Knapp is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hanzo really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Knapp.
Knapp just trying to survive but Hanzo is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
I really don't envy Knapp right now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Knapp wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Knapp wants to control his opponent's hands but Hanzo gets his hands free.
Hanzo controlling the position well here. Knapp rolled but Hanzo kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Knapp tries to roll but Hanzo sticks to his back.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Knapp trying to control but not successfully.
I really don't envy Knapp right now.
Hanzo is riding his opponent, not letting Knapp buck him off.
Hanzo controlling well, preventing Knapp from escaping the position.
Hanzo is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Knapp turns into Hanzo and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanzo (8) vs (2) Knapp
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Knapp trying to control but Hanzo is working from the bottom.
Knapp passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hanzo (8) vs (5) Knapp
Knapp tries for a kimura but Hanzo is defending well.
Knapp wants to control but Hanzo is keeping him busy.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hanzo manages to get back to half guard.
Hanzo controlling the position well.
Knapp with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Knapp is looking to take a break and control but Hanzo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hanzo gets full guard.
Knapp wants to control from the top but Hanzo keeps moving.
Knapp is looking to pass into half guard but Hanzo pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hanzo is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanzo (10) vs (5) Knapp
Knapp throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hanzo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hanzo takes the fight on points by 10 to 5.
Hatori Hanzo made sure to mention his sponsor, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview. |
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