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Hawaii Grappling 1 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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Marquis Chriss! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Mc Muffin !
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Muffin gets tackled into the cage by Chriss. Chriss maintains the clinch.
Chriss has clasped his hands together around Muffin 's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Chriss (4) vs (0) Muffin
You can see the frustration on Muffin 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chriss moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Muffin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chriss wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Muffin keeps trying to improve his position.
Muffin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Chriss has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chriss looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muffin looking for submissions off his back.
Muffin actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chriss is taking a breather. Muffin 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.
Chriss is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Muffin ! Score +3 for passing guard: Chriss (7) vs (0) Muffin
Chriss has hold of Muffin 's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Muffin manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Muffin wants to control but Chriss is having none of it.
Chriss controlling from the full mount.
Muffin is looking to improve his position but Chriss isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chriss goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Muffin turns into him and now he's in Chriss's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chriss (7) vs (2) Muffin
Chriss is looking for a triangle but Muffin pushes his legs off easily.
Chriss is trying to control the position but Muffin postures up.
Muffin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chriss has his foot on Muffin 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Muffin works his way back into a safe position though.
Muffin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Muffin trying to control the position from guard on top but Chriss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chriss had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Muffin defends it easily.
Chriss looking for a guillotine here but Muffin defends easily.
Chriss might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Muffin wants to control from the top but Chriss keeps moving.
Chriss is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Muffin is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muffin wants to control from the top but Chriss keeps moving.
We've been informed that Muffin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Chriss is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Muffin wants to control from the top but Chriss keeps moving.
Chriss tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Muffin trying to control but Chriss is working from the bottom.
Chriss is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Muffin defends well.
Muffin 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 five minutes gone in the round.
Chriss lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chriss (9) vs (2) Muffin
Muffin trying to control the position.
Muffin has control of Chriss's left arm, preventing Chriss from doing any damage.
Chriss seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Muffin controls Chriss momentarily but Chriss frees himself.
Muffin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Muffin is trying to control the position but Chriss postures up.
Chriss drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Muffin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Chriss has Muffin in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chriss (9) vs (4) Muffin
Chriss looking for a guillotine here but Muffin defends easily.
Muffin wants to control from the top but Chriss keeps moving.
Chriss is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Muffin defends well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Muffin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chriss looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chriss looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Muffin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Muffin trying to control the position from guard on top but Chriss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Chriss lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chriss (11) vs (4) Muffin
Muffin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chriss can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Muffin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chriss defends well.
Chriss controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Chriss trying to control the position from guard on top but Muffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chriss drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chriss jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Muffin seems keen to control Chriss's posture.
Chriss controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chriss trying to control the position from guard on top but Muffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Muffin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chriss manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chriss (11) vs (6) Muffin
Muffin trying to control but Chriss is working from the bottom.
Muffin is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Chriss is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Chriss has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chriss (13) vs (6) Muffin
Muffin has his foot on Chriss's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chriss works his way back into a safe position though.
Chriss controls from within his opponent's guard.
Muffin keeping moving, preventing Chriss from controlling successfully.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Chriss won't allow Muffin to sweep him here.
Muffin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Muffin keeping moving, preventing Chriss from controlling successfully.
Chriss controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Chriss'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.
Muffin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Muffin looking to control.
Muffin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Muffin keeping moving, preventing Chriss from controlling successfully.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Muffin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Muffin controlling the position.
Muffin wants to sweep but no luck.
Chriss trying to control but Muffin is working from the bottom.
Muffin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chriss is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Muffin working for a triangle but Chriss defends it easily.
Muffin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Muffin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chriss is one step ahead there.
Chriss's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chriss takes the fight on points by 13 to 6.
Marquis Chriss made sure to mention his sponsor, Hawaii Nutrition in his post fight interview. |
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