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HC GRAP 21 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 8 losses; Hot Water! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Miles Levesque!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Levesque looks for a takedown but Water sprawls well.
Water changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Levesque wants to clinch up but Water keeps it at a distance.
Water drops down looking for a counter takedown but Levesque sprawls and moves away.
No luck for Levesque with that takedown attempt.
Water clinches up with Levesque and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Water is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Water tries for a takedown but Levesque manages to get underhooks.
Water tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hot Water. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Water is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Water has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Levesque is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levesque is looking to take this one to the mat.
Levesque wants a takedown.
Levesque gets underhooks to prevent Water's takedown attempt.
Water is trying to drag Levesque to the mat but Levesque just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Water drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Levesque gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Water is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Levesque is defending well.
Water tries for a takedown but Levesque manages to get underhooks.
Water is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Levesque is defending well.
Water has Levesque pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Levesque manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Levesque gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Water.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Water has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Levesque after a bit of a struggle.
Water is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Levesque gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Levesque has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Water is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Water is looking for a takedown.
Levesque is pressed up against the cage. Water has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Levesque down to the mat. Levesque avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Levesque takes the fight into the clinch.
Water has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Levesque after a bit of a struggle.
Water is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Levesque pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Water has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Levesque after a bit of a struggle.
Levesque drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Water gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Water is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Levesque pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levesque is pressed up against the cage. Water has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Levesque down to the mat. Levesque avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Levesque fails with the takedown.
Levesque throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Water tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Levesque is in Water's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Water (0) vs (2) Levesque
We've been informed that Levesque has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Levesque drops back, looking for a kneebar! Water looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Water looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Water! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Water (4) vs (2) Levesque
Levesque regains half guard.
Levesque looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Water frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Water (7) vs (2) Levesque
Water looking to control but Levesque is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Water looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Levesque working to try and regain half guard.
Levesque defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Water.
Levesque is in all sorts of trouble here.
Water fails to move to back control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Water wants to take his opponent's back but instead Levesque manages to regain half guard.
Water is working for a kimura but Levesque is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Water content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Water trying to mount his opponent but Levesque defends it.
Levesque looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Levesque looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Water is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Levesque looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Levesque is defending against the submission attempts here by Water.
Water is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Levesque defends it well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Water looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Water trying to control from half guard but Levesque is working away.
Levesque is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Water pulls his head out easily.
Levesque moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Levesque is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Water is aware though and is defending well.
Levesque looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Water trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Levesque manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Water (7) vs (4) Levesque
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Levesque drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Water dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Water (9) vs (4) Levesque
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Levesque throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Levesque has his foot on Water's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Water works his way back into a safe position though.
Water drops back, looking for a kneebar! Levesque looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Levesque looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Levesque! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Water (9) vs (8) Levesque
Levesque is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Water has escaped the position, nice work there.
Levesque swings around for an armbar but Water sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Levesque's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Water (11) vs (8) Levesque
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Levesque looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Levesque keeping moving, preventing Water from controlling successfully.
Water drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Levesque manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Water has Levesque in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Water (11) vs (10) Levesque
Levesque stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Water swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Levesque trying to control but Water is working from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Levesque drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Water dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Water (13) vs (10) Levesque
Water might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Levesque working for a triangle but Water defends it easily.
Water slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Water (16) vs (10) Levesque
Water tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Water has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Levesque sneaks back into half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Levesque looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Levesque is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Water pulls his head out easily.
Water is pressing down on Levesque's thigh, looking to free his foot. Levesque is holding on for now.
Levesque is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Water pulls his head out easily.
Levesque is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Water pulls his head out easily.
Water is stalling here. Levesque is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Water seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Levesque has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Water (16) vs (14) Levesque
Levesque is trying to get an arm triangle but Water is defending well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Levesque goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Water rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Levesque's guard! Nice work there by Water! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Water (18) vs (14) Levesque
Water stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Levesque swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Well,Water is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Levesque is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Water defends well.
Levesque has his foot on Water's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Water works his way back into a safe position though.
Levesque throws his legs up looking for a submission but Water uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Water (21) vs (14) Levesque
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Water trying to control the action but Levesque is working from the bottom.
Levesque is trying to get back to half guard.
Water tries for a kimura but Levesque is defending well.
Levesque manages to work his way to half guard, despite Water's best efforts.
Levesque looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Levesque moves into full guard.
Water trying to control the position from guard on top but Levesque is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Levesque has an active guard here but Water has managed to pass into half guard.
Levesque actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Levesque looking for submissions off his back.
Levesque is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Water pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Water takes the fight on points by 21 to 14.
Hot Water made sure to mention his sponsor, Hawaii Nutrition in his post fight interview. |
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