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CWC 332 - The Reboot 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 33 losses; Harry Hirsch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 31 losses; Bjj Steel!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hirsch closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Steel did well to prevent Hirsch getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hirsch (2) vs (0) Steel
Hirsch not doing much here.
Steel is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hirsch controlling the action here.
Steel is trying is best to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel wants to get back to full guard.
Hirsch keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Steel wants to get back to full guard but Hirsch has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (5) vs (0) Steel
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 content just to control the position here.
Hirsch is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Steel is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Hirsch (8) vs (0) Steel
Hirsch is trying to stick to Steel's back but Steel is turning into Hirsch. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hirsch's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Steel. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (8) vs (2) Steel
Steel trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hirsch manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (10) vs (2) Steel
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hirsch is fighting to break Steel's control of his arms but Steel is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Steel 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.
Steel can't keep his opponent in guard - Hirsch advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Steel keeping hold of Hirsch's head, controlling as best he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel is trying to get back to full guard.
Hirsch content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Steel wants to get back to full guard.
Steel wants to control but Hirsch is keeping busy.
Hirsch controlling the pace.
Steel keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel is trying to get back to full guard.
Steel keeps trying to improve his position.
Steel is looking to control Hirsch's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Steel avoid being mounted?
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Steel trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (13) vs (2) Steel
Hirsch looking to control and managing it successfully.
Steel is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hirsch tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Steel tries to lock up and control but Hirsch gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hirsch seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Steel is holding on tight.
Hirsch tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hirsch prevents Steel from getting the reversal.
Steel tries to hold on but Hirsch pushes him away.
Hirsch controlling the pace for now.
Steel wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Hirsch (16) vs (2) Steel
Hirsch biding his time, controlling Steel.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
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.
I really don't envy Steel right now.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hirsch controlling the positon.
Hirsch keeps control of the position as Steel tries to break free.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch not allowing Steel to control his hands.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hirsch controlling the positon.
Steel is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hirsch has good solid back control here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from Hirsch.
You can see the frustration on Steel's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hirsch controls the action.
Hirsch has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Steel just trying to survive but Hirsch is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Steel wants to escape the position.
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 keeps control of the position as Steel tries to break free.
Hirsch is riding his opponent, not letting Steel buck him off.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Steel rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hirsch is controlling the pace.
Hirsch is looking to advance position but Steel won't allow it.
Steel wants to improve his position but Hirsch is controlling well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Steel is controlling Hirsch's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Hirsch takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Steel tries to get to full guard but Hirsch has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Hirsch seems content to control.
Hirsch seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Steel for as long as he can get away with.
Steel is trying to maintain the position but Hirsch is very close to passing his half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch not doing much here.
Steel controlling the position for now.
Hirsch will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Steel is trying to control but Hirsch manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (19) vs (2) Steel
Steel regains half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hirsch takes the fight on points by 19 to 2.
Harry Hirsch is the new super heavyweight champion!
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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