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HC GRAP 14 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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Mc Muffin ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 31 losses; Thad Thayer!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Muffin moves into the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Muffin has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Muffin pulls Thayer into guard.
Thayer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Thayer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Muffin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thayer has managed to get both his arms back between Muffin 's legs - danger averted.
Muffin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thayer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Thayer 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thayer has gone for a leg lock! Muffin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Thayer's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Muffin (2) vs (0) Thayer
Muffin trying to control the position from guard on top but Thayer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muffin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thayer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Muffin trying to control the position from guard on top but Thayer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thayer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Muffin is aware though and is defending well.
Muffin preventing the sweep.
Thayer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Muffin controls the pace.
Muffin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Thayer looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Thayer looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Thayer! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Muffin (2) vs (4) Thayer
Muffin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thayer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muffin struggling a bit here.
Thayer is looking to take a break and control but Muffin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muffin struggling a bit here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thayer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Thayer wants to control but Muffin is keeping him busy.
Muffin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muffin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Muffin is looking for a sweep. Thayer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Muffin trying to get back to full guard but Thayer takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Muffin (2) vs (7) Thayer
Muffin bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Muffin (4) vs (7) Thayer
Muffin wants to control from the top but Thayer keeps moving.
Muffin passes into half guard.
Muffin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thayer wants to control but Muffin is keeping busy.
Muffin wants to pass the guard but Thayer is defending well.
Muffin wants to take a breather but Thayer is having none of it.
Muffin trying to pass the guard but Thayer defending well.
Muffin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Muffin is pressing down on Thayer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Thayer is holding on for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Thayer tries to get to full guard but Muffin has control of the leg.
Muffin wants to work for an arm triangle but Thayer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Muffin trying to control from half guard but Thayer is working away.
Muffin working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Thayer's thigh. Thayer counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Thayer trying to keep a closed guard but Muffin is proving a slippery customer.
Muffin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Muffin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thayer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Muffin .
Muffin is looking for a kimura here.
Muffin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thayer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Thayer has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Muffin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Thayer is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Thayer controlling the position well.
Thayer trying to control but Muffin postures up.
Thayer is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Muffin is staying active.
Muffin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thayer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Thayer wants to get back to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Muffin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Thayer is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Muffin jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Muffin (7) vs (7) Thayer
Muffin is staying tight to Thayer's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Muffin working away.
Thayer is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Muffin off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Muffin (7) vs (11) Thayer
Muffin is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Muffin trying to control the hands but Thayer breaks the grip.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Thayer is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Muffin defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Muffin trying to control the action but Thayer just sinks the hooks in.
Muffin tries to escape but Thayer has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Thayer is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Muffin controlling Thayer 's hands.
Muffin breaks Thayer's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Muffin (9) vs (11) Thayer
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Muffin wants to pass the guard but Thayer is keeping the position.
Muffin pushes down on Thayer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Muffin seems to be working for a kimura but Thayer defends the submission attempt.
Thayer trying to control but Muffin postures up.
Muffin trying to control from half guard but Thayer is working away.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Muffin tries to pass to full mount but Thayer defends it.
Thayer trying to control but Muffin postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thayer wants to get back to full guard.
Muffin trying to control from half guard but Thayer is working away.
Thayer is looking to improve his position.
Muffin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Thayer is looking for a sweep. Muffin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Muffin trying to pass the guard but Thayer defending well.
Muffin is working for a submission of some sort.
Thayer is trying to get back to full guard.
Muffin trying to control the pace.
Muffin is looking to take a break and control but Thayer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Thayer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Muffin pulls his head out easily.
Muffin wants to take a breather but Thayer is having none of it.
Muffin stalling.
Thayer is staying active underneath Muffin , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Thayer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Muffin is working away from the top position though.
Muffin not doing much here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Muffin seems to be working for a kimura but Thayer defends the submission attempt.
Thayer is looking for a sweep. Muffin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Muffin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Thayer wants to improve his position but Muffin is controlling well.
Muffin is trying to control the action in half guard but Thayer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thayer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Muffin pulls his head out easily.
Muffin seems to be working for a kimura but Thayer defends the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thayer wins on points by 11 to 9. |
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