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TWGC 39 (265lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1 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 57 wins and 37 losses; Harry Hirsch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 26 losses; Frank Andersson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Andersson shoots in for a takedown but Hirsch shows good takedown defense.
Hirsch tries to counter with a takedown but Andersson is quick to defend against it.
Hirsch bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hirsch (4) vs (0) Andersson
Andersson is trying to improve his position.
Andersson looks to move to half guard but instead Hirsch has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hirsch (6) vs (0) Andersson
Andersson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hirsch controlling from the full mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson tries to reverse the position but Hirsch maintains control.
Andersson tries to improve his position but instead Hirsch has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hirsch (9) vs (0) Andersson
Hirsch is hanging on to Andersson's back as he tries to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hirsch.
Andersson tries to roll but Hirsch sticks to his back.
Andersson keeps trying to improve his position.
Andersson trying to control the hands but Hirsch won't let him.
Andersson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
I would not like to be Andersson right now.
Andersson told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Hirsch gets his hands free as Andersson looks to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson tries to roll but Hirsch sticks to his back.
Hirsch will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hirsch has good solid back control here.
Hirsch has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Andersson just trying to survive but Hirsch is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Andersson is trying to break free.
Hirsch has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Andersson's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson rolls, trying to escape but Hirsch keeps control of the position.
Andersson trying to control the hands but Hirsch breaks the grip.
Good control from Hirsch.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Andersson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hirsch controlling from the back.
Andersson just trying to survive but Hirsch is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Andersson right now.
Hirsch is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Hirsch tries to keep control of the position but Andersson is staying busy.
Hirsch biding his time, controlling Andersson.
Andersson trying to control the position but Hirsch manages to sink in the hooks.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Andersson doesn't escape.
Andersson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Andersson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Andersson wants to hit a sweep here but Hirsch passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Andersson there! Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (12) vs (0) Andersson
Andersson is trying desperately to improve position.
Andersson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch is controlling the pace.
Andersson actively working from the bottom here.
Hirsch is thwarting Andersson's attempts to control the position.
Hirsch keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Andersson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hirsch pulls his head out easily.
Andersson has a hand on Hirsch's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hirsch takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (15) vs (0) Andersson
Andersson is desperately trying to improve his position but Hirsch has a good base and remains in mount.
Hirsch controlling from mount.
Andersson can't escape the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Andersson is trying to reverse the position but instead Hirsch has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Hirsch (18) vs (0) Andersson
Hirsch is riding his opponent, not letting Andersson buck him off.
Hirsch is trying to stick to Andersson's back but Andersson 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 Andersson. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (18) vs (2) Andersson
Hirsch is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (20) vs (2) Andersson
Hirsch wants to free his trapped foot but Andersson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Andersson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Andersson is trying to get back to full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Hirsch seems content to control.
Andersson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Andersson looking for submissions off his back.
Andersson wants to control but Hirsch passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (23) vs (2) Andersson
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch is looking to take a break and control but Andersson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Andersson is looking to regain half guard here but Hirsch keeps moving and retains side control.
Andersson manages to get back to half guard.
Hirsch is taking a breather. Andersson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Andersson actively working from the bottom here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch trying to mount his opponent but Andersson defends it.
Hirsch stalling.
Andersson is positioning himself well to prevent Hirsch advancing to mount.
Hirsch performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Andersson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Andersson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hirsch moves into full mount! Andersson won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (26) vs (2) Andersson
Hirsch controlling the pace for now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch prevents Andersson from getting the reversal.
Hirsch is looking to work his way around to Andersson's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Hirsch looking to control and managing it successfully.
Andersson tries to control the position but Hirsch now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hirsch (29) vs (2) Andersson
Andersson tries to break free.
Hirsch is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Further stalling from Hirsch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hirsch takes the fight on points by 29 to 2.
A very excited looking Harry Hirsch made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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