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Hawaii Grappling 2 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Jim Fish! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jamal Hudak!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hudak fails with the takedown
and Fish counters by clinching up.
Fish prevents the takedown attempt.
Fish has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hudak uses from the top position.
Hudak wants to control from the top but Fish keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fish holds on and takes a little breather.
Fish is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Hawaii Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Fish is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hudak wants to control from the top but Fish keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fish pulls Hudak in close to prevent any damage.
Hudak sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fish trying to keep a closed guard but Hudak is proving a slippery customer.
Hudak trying to control but Fish is working from the bottom.
Hudak might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fish haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hudak is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fish working a defensive guard here.
Fish wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hudak wants to control from the top but Fish keeps moving.
Fish controlling the position.
Hudak trying to control the position from guard on top but Fish is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fish managing to control the position.
Hudak trying to control the position from guard on top but Fish is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fish controlling the position.
Hudak engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hudak drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fish looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fish looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fish! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fish (4) vs (0) Hudak
Fish is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hudak has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fish goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hudak has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Fish but great work by Hudak. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fish (4) vs (4) Hudak
Fish is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hudak is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fish is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hudak is trying to get an arm triangle but Fish is defending well.
Hudak tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hudak is trying to get an arm triangle but Fish is defending well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fish wants to control but Hudak postures up.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Fish is looking to regain half guard here but Hudak keeps moving and retains side control.
Hudak thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fish can't do much from the bottom here.
Hudak is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fish knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hudak wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fish, who protects the arm well.
Fish struggling a bit here.
Fish is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hudak's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hudak wants to work for an arm triangle but Fish is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hudak wants to work for an arm triangle but Fish is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fish trying to control but Hudak postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hudak is working for an americana but Fish has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Hudak was thinking about the submission.
Fish looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hudak wants to control from the top but Fish keeps moving.
Fish pulls Hudak in close to his closed guard and prevents Hudak from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fish trying to control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fish has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hudak wants to control from the top but Fish keeps moving.
Fish trying to control the position here.
Hudak trying to control but Fish is working from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fish looking to control.
Fish pulls Hudak in close to his closed guard and prevents Hudak from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hudak drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fish looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fish looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fish! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fish (8) vs (4) Hudak
Fish goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hudak rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Fish's guard! Nice work there by Hudak! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fish (8) vs (6) Hudak
Fish looking for a guillotine here but Hudak defends easily.
Fish tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Fish pulls Hudak in close to prevent any damage.
Hudak drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fish manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hudak has Fish in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fish (10) vs (6) Hudak
Hudak keeping full guard, as Fish tries to pass.
Fish trying to control but Hudak is working from the bottom.
Fish pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hudak is keeping the position for now.
Hudak keeping moving, preventing Fish from controlling successfully.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Fish is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hudak is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Fish controlling from the top position.
Fish stands and throws Hudak's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fish (13) vs (6) Hudak
Fish wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hudak keeps working.
Fish thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Fish tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hudak tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fish wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fish is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hudak is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hudak tries to improve position but can't.
Fish advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Fish (15) vs (6) Hudak
Fish trying to control but Hudak is having none of it.
Fish wants to finish this one by submission but Hudak is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Fish.
Fish will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Fish jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hudak manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Fish looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fish tries for a kimura but Hudak is defending well.
Fish looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hudak tries to improve position but can't.
Hudak manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Fish is working for a kimura but Hudak is defending it quite comfortably.
Hudak wants to control but Fish is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hudak slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hudak keeping moving, preventing Fish from controlling successfully.
Fish pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hudak is keeping the position for now.
Hudak is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fish wants to pass the guard but Hudak is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fish takes the fight on points by 15 to 6.
A very excited looking Jim Fish rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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