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CWC 349 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 39 losses; Antonio Brown ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 35 losses; Harry Hirsch!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Brown shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (0) Hirsch
Hirsch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hirsch manages to get to full guard.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Hirsch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirsch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hirsch is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (2) Hirsch
Hirsch controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown working a defensive guard here.
Brown is pulling down on Hirsch's head to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown pulls Hirsch in close to his closed guard and prevents Hirsch from doing any damage or advancing position.
Brown working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hirsch has passed into half guard!
Hirsch tries to pass to full mount but Brown defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Brown has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hirsch is working away from the top position though.
Brown is doing well to control the position and prevent Hirsch from advancing to side control.
Hirsch prevents Brown from improving his position.
Brown is trying to control but Hirsch manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (2) vs (5) Hirsch
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries to lock up and control but Hirsch gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Brown working to try and regain half guard.
Hirsch controlling his opponent.
Hirsch wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Brown (2) vs (8) Hirsch
Brown rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Brown actively working from the bottom here.
Brown tries to get to full guard but Hirsch has control of the leg.
Hirsch with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Brown desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
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.
Brown wants to control but Hirsch is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hirsch is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Brown is trying to maintain the position but Hirsch is very close to passing his half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch trying to control the pace.
Brown wants to control but Hirsch is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Brown regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hirsch controlling from the top position.
Brown is trying to keep Hirsch in close.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Brown is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hirsch is aware though and is defending well.
Brown has Hirsch pulled in close to control his posture.
Brown 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.
Hirsch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hirsch stopping the sweep attempt from Brown .
Hirsch looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Brown holds on and takes a little breather.
Brown looking to control.
Brown working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hirsch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hirsch manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brown can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hirsch controls the pace.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
Brown pulls Hirsch in to control the position.
Hirsch is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hirsch wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hirsch stopping the sweep attempt from Brown .
Brown working for a triangle but Hirsch defends it easily.
Brown being controlled here, momentarily.
Brown is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Brown is pulling down on Hirsch's head. It's preventing any offense from Hirsch, at least for the moment.
Hirsch controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hirsch passes Brown 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Brown is pressing down on Hirsch's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Brown is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Brown wants to sweep here but Hirsch controlling him for the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Brown holds on and takes a little breather.
Hirsch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hirsch keeps trying to improve his position.
Hirsch works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Brown wants to improve his position but Hirsch is controlling well.
Brown is working hard here to advance position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hirsch moves into full mount! Brown won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (2) vs (11) Hirsch
Hirsch fails to take his opponent's back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hirsch controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hirsch wins on points by 11 to 2.
Harry Hirsch is the new super heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Harry Hirsch thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Antonio Brown spoke after the fight, saying 'I�ll be back better than ever and learn from this!!'. |
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