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CWC 278 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Thomas Bennett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 16 losses; Harry Hirsch!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hirsch moves into the clinch.
Bennett tries to pull guard but Hirsch holds him up against the cage and eventually Bennett drops back down to his feet.
Bennett jumps into guard, dragging Hirsch to the mat.
Hirsch is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bennett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hirsch is aware though and is defending well.
Bennett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hirsch defends well.
Hirsch got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bennett has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hirsch has managed to get both his arms back between Bennett's legs - danger averted.
Hirsch sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hirsch gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hirsch slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hirsch frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (0) vs (3) Hirsch
Hirsch pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Hirsch sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bennett is looking to improve his position but Hirsch isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett is working hard here to advance position.
Bennett regains half guard.
Bennett is trying to get back to full guard.
Hirsch with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Hirsch is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.
Hirsch prevents Bennett from improving his position.
Hirsch slows the pace down in half guard.
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.
Hirsch keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennett wants to get back to full guard.
Hirsch is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bennett wants to improve his position but Hirsch is controlling well.
Hirsch performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bennett is looking to improve his position.
Hirsch is looking to advance position but Bennett won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hirsch in particular looking to stall.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bennett is looking to improve his position.
Hirsch is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.
Hirsch takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hirsch is looking for a kimura but Bennett is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hirsch to get the leverage.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hirsch pulls his head out easily.
Hirsch trying to control the pace.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hirsch pulls his head out easily.
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.
Hirsch with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bennett is looking for a sweep. Hirsch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (0) vs (6) Hirsch
Hirsch manages to capitalize on a mistake by Bennett to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bennett (0) vs (9) Hirsch
Bennett rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Still in half guard, Hirsch seems content to control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hirsch pulls his head out easily.
Hirsch with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hirsch moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Bennett. Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (0) vs (12) Hirsch
Hirsch in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Bennett tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bennett is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hirsch is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bennett (0) vs (14) Hirsch
Bennett might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch controlling from mount.
Hirsch takes Bennett's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Bennett is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Bennett (0) vs (17) Hirsch
Bennett is really stuck here.
Bennett is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hirsch.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bennett is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hirsch has good solid back control here.
Hirsch controlling well, preventing Bennett from escaping the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch 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.
Hirsch controlling well, preventing Bennett from escaping the position.
Hirsch is riding his opponent, not letting Bennett buck him off.
Let's hope that Hirsch 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.
Hirsch keeps control of the position as Bennett tries to break free.
Hirsch biding his time, looking for the opening.
Bennett tries to break free.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bennett manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hirsch's guard. Nice work there by Bennett.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bennett (2) vs (17) Hirsch
Bennett tries to free his leg and advance position but Hirsch is retaining full guard.
Hirsch has his hands on Bennett's head, controlling the position.
Hirsch bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bennett's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bennett (2) vs (19) Hirsch
Hirsch stays in close to Bennett's body and controls the position.
Hirsch stands and throws Bennett's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (2) vs (22) Hirsch
Bennett tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hirsch wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bennett seems a little lost for a moment, as Hirsch dominates the positioning.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bennett tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hirsch taking a breather here.
Hirsch gets to mount! Bennett was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Bennett (2) vs (24) Hirsch
Hirsch with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Bennett is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hirsch tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bennett really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hirsch wins on points by 24 to 2.
A relieved looking Harry Hirsch thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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