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HC GRAP 27 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 11 wins and 12 losses; Mc Muffin ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Edmond Chabazian!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Chabazian fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Muffin clinches with his opponent.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Chabazian has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Muffin goes for a takedown attempt but Chabazian pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Chabazian tries to clinch there but Muffin circles away.
Muffin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Chabazian's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Muffin (2) vs (0) Chabazian
Muffin is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Hawaii Fitness that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Chabazian working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chabazian 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 trying to control the position from guard on top but Chabazian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Muffin stopping the sweep attempt from Chabazian.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chabazian keeping full guard, as Muffin tries to pass.
Muffin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chabazian is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Muffin wants to control from the top but Chabazian keeps moving.
Chabazian is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Muffin (2) vs (2) Chabazian
Chabazian wants to pass the guard but Muffin is defending well.
Muffin is holding on to half guard well.
Muffin is pressing down on Chabazian's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muffin trying to control the position.
Chabazian looking to pass the guard.
Chabazian drops back looking for a leg! Muffin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Muffin manages to kick Chabazian off! Chabazian jumps back into Muffin 's guard.
Muffin keeping moving, preventing Chabazian from controlling successfully.
Chabazian is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Muffin wants to sweep here but Chabazian controlling him for the moment.
Muffin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Muffin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muffin is trying to control the position but Chabazian postures up.
Chabazian passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Muffin (2) vs (5) Chabazian
Muffin wants to control but Chabazian postures up.
Muffin gets back to half guard.
Chabazian is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Chabazian is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Chabazian tries to pass the half guard into mount. Muffin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chabazian is trying to work for a kimura but Muffin is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chabazian seems to be working for a kimura but Muffin defends the submission attempt.
Muffin trying to hold on to Chabazian's head to control him but Chabazian postures up.
Muffin is defending against the submission attempts here by Chabazian.
Chabazian is looking for a kimura but Muffin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chabazian to get the leverage.
Chabazian is working for a submission of some sort.
Muffin is trying to get back to full guard.
Muffin trying to control here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Chabazian is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Muffin defends it well.
Muffin looking for submissions off his back.
Muffin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Chabazian advances to half guard.
Chabazian is working for a submission of some sort.
Chabazian tries to pass to full mount but Muffin defends it.
Chabazian is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Muffin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Muffin .
Muffin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Muffin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chabazian wants to pass the guard but Muffin is keeping the position.
Muffin has his foot on Chabazian's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chabazian works his way back into a safe position though.
Chabazian 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 Chabazian has Muffin in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Muffin (4) vs (5) Chabazian
Chabazian looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Muffin trying to control the position from guard on top but Chabazian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Muffin advances to half guard.
Muffin trying to control the action but Chabazian is working from the bottom.
Chabazian tries to get to full guard but Muffin has control of the leg.
Muffin controlling the action here.
Chabazian works his way to full guard. Good work.
Muffin trying to control but Chabazian is working from the bottom.
Chabazian wants to improve his position but instead Muffin has moved into half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Chabazian is staying active underneath Muffin , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chabazian wants to get back to full guard.
Chabazian makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chabazian.
Chabazian not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chabazian keeping moving, preventing Muffin from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chabazian is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Muffin (4) vs (7) Chabazian
Muffin keeping moving, preventing Chabazian from controlling successfully.
Muffin looking for a guillotine here but Chabazian defends easily.
Muffin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chabazian doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chabazian manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Chabazian slips nicely into half guard.
Chabazian trying to control the action but Muffin is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muffin looking for submissions off his back.
Chabazian is thwarting Muffin 's attempts to control the position.
Chabazian is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Muffin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Muffin keeping hold of Chabazian's head, controlling as best he can.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Chabazian is looking for a kimura here.
Muffin keeping control of the position.
Chabazian is pressing down on Muffin 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Muffin is holding on for now.
Chabazian is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Muffin wants to control but Chabazian is keeping busy.
Muffin is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Chabazian working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Muffin 's thigh. Muffin counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Muffin working for a triangle but Chabazian defends it easily.
Chabazian avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chabazian looking to pass the guard.
Chabazian drops back looking for a leg! Muffin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Muffin manages to kick Chabazian off! Chabazian jumps back into Muffin 's guard.
Muffin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Muffin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Muffin (6) vs (7) Chabazian
Chabazian wants to sweep but no luck.
Chabazian keeps trying to improve his position.
Chabazian keeping moving, preventing Muffin from controlling successfully.
Muffin wants to pass the guard but Chabazian is keeping the position.
Chabazian is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Muffin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chabazian trying to control the position.
Muffin trying to control the position from guard on top but Chabazian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chabazian looking for subs off his back but Muffin has passed one foot through into half guard.
Muffin is looking for a kimura here.
Muffin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Muffin is trying for a kimura here. Chabazian looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Muffin wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mc Muffin !
Mc Muffin managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Hawaii Nutrition, into his post fight interview. |
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