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TWGC 39 (265lbs, D1): Finals - 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 59 wins and 37 losses; Harry Hirsch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 12 losses; Denubis Majere!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Lou da Vinci and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Majere goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hirsch prevents it.
Hirsch has picked Majere up - he's going for a ride! Hirsch dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hirsch (2) vs (0) Majere
Hirsch controlling the pace.
Majere won't allow Hirsch to pass to mount.
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.
Majere tries to get to full guard but Hirsch has control of the leg.
Hirsch performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Majere felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's one minute 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.
Majere keeping control of the position.
Hirsch stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hirsch has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (5) vs (0) Majere
Hirsch tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Majere is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hirsch tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Majere tries to control the position but Hirsch now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hirsch (8) vs (0) Majere
Majere is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hirsch.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Majere right now.
Hirsch trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Majere doesn't escape.
Hirsch has the hooks in. Majere is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Hirsch has good solid back control here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Majere is really stuck here.
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.
Majere is really stuck here.
Majere just trying to survive but Hirsch is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hirsch is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from Hirsch.
Majere trying to control the action but Hirsch just sinks the hooks in.
Hirsch keeps control of the position as Majere tries to break free.
That's nine 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.
Majere just trying to survive but Hirsch is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Majere is trying to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Hirsch's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Majere tries to escape the position.
I would not like to be Majere right now.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Hirsch's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Majere is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hirsch.
Majere tries to escape the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch biding his time, controlling Majere.
Majere tries to roll but Hirsch sticks to his back.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch is riding his opponent, not letting Majere buck him off.
Majere is trying to break free.
Hirsch has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Majere's body.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
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 8 to 0.
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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