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TANJOUBI PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Hanz Hammer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Boxing Man!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Shimada.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Man closes the distance and clinches.
Hammer tries for a takedown. No joy.
Man ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Man no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hammer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Man really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hammer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hammer looking to sit in guard and control but Man gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hammer (0) vs (2) Man
Hammer looking to control.
Man won't allow Hammer to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Man wants to pass the guard but Hammer is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Man won't allow Hammer to sweep him here.
Hammer is working hard here to advance position.
Hammer seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer wants to sweep but no luck.
Hammer is trying to control the position but Man postures up.
Man has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Chuckles Strenght and Conditioning. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Hammer 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.
Hammer keeping full guard, as Man tries to pass.
Man's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Man is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hammer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hammer controls Man momentarily but Man frees himself.
Hammer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Man manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hammer (2) vs (2) Man
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer trying to control but Man is working from the bottom.
Hammer passes into half guard.
Hammer is trying to control the action in half guard but Man is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hammer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Man is looking to improve his position.
Man gets back to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hammer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Man's guard.
Hammer looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hammer trying to control the action but Man is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Man holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Man is looking to improve his position.
Hammer content to control rather than advance.
Hammer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Man doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hammer.
Hammer seems to be looking for submissions.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Man preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Hammer is looking to advance position but Man won't allow it.
Hammer wants to control but Man is keeping him busy.
Hammer is looking to stall here but Man recovers full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hammer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Man swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Man looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hammer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hammer being controlled here momentarily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Man can do anything to dispel that myth.
Man trying to control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Man looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hammer drops back looking for a leg! Man is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Man manages to kick Hammer off! Hammer jumps back into Man's guard.
Hammer wants to control from the top but Man keeps moving.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hammer controlling from the top position.
Hammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Man is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Man seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hammer passes Man's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hammer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man wants to get back to full guard.
Hammer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Man has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hammer trying to advance position but Man counters by regaining guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hammer wants to pass the guard but Man is keeping the position.
Hammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Man is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Man keeping moving, preventing Hammer from controlling successfully.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Man can't keep his opponent in guard - Hammer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hammer is keen to just control but Man is a slippery customer.
Hammer sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hammer moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hammer (5) vs (2) Man
Man is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hammer off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hammer (5) vs (6) Man
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Man biding his time, looking for the opening.
Man tightening his grip on Hammer, looking for the choke.
Hammer is really stuck here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Man avoiding Hammer 's attempts to control his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Man wins on points by 6 to 5. |
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