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HC GRAP 28 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 40 losses; Thad Thayer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 8 losses; Martino Frederick!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Frederick manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Thayer on his heels. He'll look to pass Thayer's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thayer (0) vs (2) Frederick
Frederick tries to free his leg and advance position but Thayer is retaining full guard.
Frederick preventing the sweep.
Thayer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thayer keeping moving, preventing Frederick from controlling successfully.
Thayer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frederick is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thayer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thayer (2) vs (2) Frederick
Frederick controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frederick is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Thayer trying to control the position from guard on top but Frederick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frederick seems keen to control Thayer's posture.
Thayer trying to control the position from guard on top but Frederick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frederick looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thayer is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frederick looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Thayer puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Frederick keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Frederick is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Thayer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Thayer's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Thayer (2) vs (6) Frederick
Thayer trying to control but not successfully.
Frederick struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frederick is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Thayer can't escape the position.
Thayer is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Tran MMA Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Thayer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Frederick trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Thayer rolls, trying to escape but Frederick keeps control of the position.
Thayer looking very determined here, making life difficult for Frederick.
Frederick controlling from the back.
Frederick keeps control of the position as Thayer tries to break free.
Frederick has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Thayer has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Frederick looking for the choke but no joy.
Thayer trying to control the position but Frederick manages to sink in the hooks.
Frederick is trying to control but Thayer is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Frederick avoids the attempt from Thayer to control.
Thayer has given up his back. Will we see Frederick going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Thayer (2) vs (9) Frederick
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Frederick tries to keep control of the position but Thayer is staying busy.
Thayer trying to control the hands but Frederick won't let him.
Frederick working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Frederick controls the position.
Let's hope that Frederick has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Thayer is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Frederick gets his way!
What can Thayer do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Thayer is in bad spot here.
Frederick tightening his grip on Thayer, looking for the choke.
Frederick tries to get the hooks in deep but Thayer pushed the leg off.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Frederick has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Thayer's body.
Thayer wants to escape the position.
Frederick not allowing Thayer to control his hands.
Thayer is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Frederick keeps control of the position as Thayer tries to break free.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Thayer is keeping busy.
Frederick controls the action.
Thayer prevents Frederick from getting a body triangle.
Frederick has the hooks in. Thayer is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Frederick passes his arm under Thayer's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Thayer taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Martino Frederick!
Martino Frederick decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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