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CWC 307 - Ziyaeddin vs Diesel 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 25 losses; Harry Hirsch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 23 losses; Karelin Pripyat!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pripyat gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hirsch (2) vs (0) Pripyat
Hirsch has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hirsch engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hirsch's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Pripyat working for a triangle but Hirsch defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirsch controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hirsch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pripyat swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pripyat is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (2) vs (2) Pripyat
Pripyat wants to control from the top but Hirsch keeps moving.
Hirsch wants to sweep here but Pripyat controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch has control of Pripyat's left arm, preventing Pripyat from doing any damage.
Pripyat trying to control the position from guard on top but Hirsch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Pripyat working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Pripyat postures up.
Hirsch keeping full guard, as Pripyat tries to pass.
Pripyat is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hirsch trying to keep a closed guard but Pripyat is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch is really struggling to control Pripyat but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hirsch keeping full guard, as Pripyat tries to pass.
Hirsch keeping moving, preventing Pripyat from controlling successfully.
Pripyat is stalling in the full guard.
Let's hope that Pripyat 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 is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (4) vs (2) Pripyat
Hirsch is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pripyat is trying to keep Hirsch in close.
Hirsch is looking to advance position but Pripyat has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hirsch (4) vs (6) Pripyat
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch is looking to improve his position but Pripyat isn't that keen on the idea.
Pripyat wants to control the pace but Hirsch is squirming around nicely.
Hirsch is trying to escape the mount.
Pripyat trying to control but Hirsch is having none of it.
Hirsch is looking to get to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pripyat trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hirsch wants to hold on but Pripyat pushes him away.
Hirsch is desperately trying to improve his position but Pripyat has a good base and remains in mount.
Hirsch sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Pripyat passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (4) vs (9) Pripyat
Hirsch struggling a bit here.
Hirsch tries to control but Pripyat manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Hirsch (4) vs (12) Pripyat
Pripyat is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Hirsch knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Hirsch for a finish.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pripyat trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pripyat controlling well, preventing Hirsch from escaping the position.
Hirsch is having to fend off submission attempts from Pripyat, who is looking to sink in the choke. Pripyat doesn't have the hooks in though and Hirsch manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (6) vs (12) Pripyat
Hirsch showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pripyat looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch passes into half guard.
Pripyat trying to hold on to Hirsch's head to control him but Hirsch postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pripyat manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pripyat working a defensive guard here.
Hirsch slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch wants to control from the top but Pripyat keeps moving.
Pripyat has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hirsch has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (9) vs (12) Pripyat
Pripyat being controlled for a moment.
Pripyat is looking to reverse the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pripyat is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hirsch's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Pripyat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pripyat is still trying to improve position.
Hirsch controlling the pace.
Hirsch passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (12) vs (12) Pripyat
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch 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 Pripyat's shoulder. That is not cool.
Pripyat tries to buck Hirsch off but Hirsch is having none of it.
Hirsch gets to mount! Pripyat was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hirsch (14) vs (12) Pripyat
Pripyat is trying desperately to improve position.
Pripyat is trying to escape the mount but Hirsch keeps good control and instead manages to take Pripyat's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hirsch (17) vs (12) Pripyat
Pripyat tries to break free.
Good control from Hirsch.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch wants to control but Pripyat is keeping busy.
Pripyat trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Hirsch has good solid back control here.
Pripyat is trying to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Pripyat is in bad spot here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
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.
You can see the frustration on Pripyat's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Pripyat looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hirsch.
Hirsch controlling from the back.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch has the hooks in. Pripyat is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Pripyat prevents Hirsch from getting a body triangle.
Pripyat is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Pripyat trying to control the position but Hirsch manages to sink in the hooks.
I would not like to be Pripyat right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pripyat just trying to survive but Hirsch is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hirsch controlling well, preventing Pripyat from escaping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hirsch takes the fight on points by 17 to 12.
Harry Hirsch seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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