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TWGC 35 (185lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1 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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Origen Alexandria! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 1 losses; Hatori Hanzo!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hanzo closes the distance and clinches.
Hanzo has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Alexandria regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alexandria (0) vs (2) Hanzo
Alexandria wants to sweep here but Hanzo controlling him for the moment.
Alexandria is working hard here to advance position.
Alexandria trying to control the position.
Hanzo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandria has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hanzo is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Alexandria. Score +3 for passing guard: Alexandria (0) vs (5) Hanzo
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandria is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexandria is being controlled here.
Alexandria is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Alexandria's face as Hanzo controls the position.
Alexandria is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanzo working away.
Hanzo controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Alexandria's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Alexandria tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hanzo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hanzo content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanzo working away.
You can see the frustration on Alexandria's face as Hanzo controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Alexandria's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanzo is staying tight to Alexandria's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Hanzo is continuing to stall.
Alexandria can't do much from the bottom here.
Hanzo in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Hanzo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hanzo working away.
Alexandria is trying to get back to half guard.
Alexandria manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hanzo's best efforts.
Alexandria is trying to control but can't.
Alexandria is breathing heavily.
Hanzo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hanzo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Alexandria! Score +3 for passing guard: Alexandria (0) vs (8) Hanzo
Hanzo looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexandria is working to get back to half guard.
Hanzo is trying to take his opponent's back.
Hanzo controlling from the full mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Alexandria is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hanzo works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Alexandria (0) vs (11) Hanzo
Alexandria is in bad spot here.
What can Alexandria do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Hanzo not allowing Alexandria to control his hands.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hanzo keeps control of the position as Alexandria tries to break free.
Hanzo biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Alexandria trying to control the hands but Hanzo won't let him.
Hanzo is riding his opponent, not letting Alexandria buck him off.
Alexandria is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Alexandria trying to control the action but Hanzo just sinks the hooks in.
What can Alexandria do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Let's hope that Hanzo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Alexandria is trying to break free.
Hanzo slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Alexandria rolls, trying to escape but Hanzo keeps control of the position.
Alexandria trying to control the hands but Hanzo won't let him.
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.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Hanzo.
Hanzo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alexandria. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Alexandria trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Hanzo is riding his opponent, not letting Alexandria buck him off.
Alexandria tries to roll but Hanzo sticks to his back.
Hanzo is riding his opponent, not letting Alexandria buck him off.
Alexandria is in bad spot here.
Hanzo slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
The adventures of Hanzo the control monster continue. Boring.
Hanzo has the hooks in. Alexandria is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Alexandria trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Hanzo tightening his grip on Alexandria, looking for the choke.
Hanzo controlling well, preventing Alexandria from escaping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hanzo wins on points by 11 to 0.
Hatori Hanzo managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, into his post fight interview. |
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