|
|
R 3 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Power Striker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Billy Fischer!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fischer clinches up against the cage.
Striker is trying to pull guard but Fischer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Striker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fischer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Striker.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Power Striker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Striker is looking for a takedown.
Striker drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fischer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fischer manages to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fischer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Striker looking to pass the guard.
Striker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fischer is looking to sweep but instead, Striker has passed into half guard.
Fischer is in trouble now - Striker has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Striker (3) vs (0) Fischer
Fischer can't escape the position.
Striker goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Fischer turns into him and now he's in Striker's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Striker (3) vs (2) Fischer
Striker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fischer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fischer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Striker's guard.
Striker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Striker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Striker wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fischer trying to control the position from guard on top but Striker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Striker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Striker trying to control the position.
Striker is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fischer is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Fischer trying to control the position from guard on top but Striker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fischer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Striker working a defensive guard but Fischer manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Striker (3) vs (5) Fischer
Striker gets back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Striker tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Fischer has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Striker (3) vs (8) Fischer
Fischer fails to take his opponent's back.
Striker tries to lock up and control but Fischer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Striker is trying to reverse the position but instead Fischer has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Striker (3) vs (11) Fischer
Striker rolls, trying to escape but Fischer keeps control of the position.
Fischer not allowing Striker to control his hands.
Striker is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Let's hope that Fischer 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 seven minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Striker trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Striker wants to escape the position.
Fischer has good solid back control here.
Striker wants to escape the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Striker just trying to survive but Fischer is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Striker is in bad spot here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Striker is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
Striker trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fischer is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Striker tries to break free.
Fischer is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Fischer doesn't have the hooks in and Striker manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Striker (5) vs (11) Fischer
Fischer keeping moving, preventing Striker from controlling successfully.
Fischer is trying to control the position but Striker postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Striker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Striker trying to control but Fischer is working from the bottom.
Fischer managing to control the position.
Striker postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fischer keeping moving, preventing Striker from controlling successfully.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Fischer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Striker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fischer is keeping the position for now.
Striker postures up.
Striker has gone for a leg lock! Fischer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Striker's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Striker (5) vs (13) Fischer
Fischer wants to pass the guard but Striker is keeping the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Striker trying to control the position here.
Fischer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Striker is looking for a sweep. Fischer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Striker trying to control but Fischer postures up.
Striker wants to get back to full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Striker trying to control but Fischer postures up.
Fischer is looking to take a break and control but Striker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fischer sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Striker tries to get to full guard but Fischer has control of the leg.
Striker wants to control but Fischer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Fischer is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Striker is pressing down on Fischer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Striker looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Fischer has picked Striker up and slammed him! Striker can't keep hold of the triangle and Fischer manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Striker (5) vs (16) Fischer
You can see the frustration on Striker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Striker tries to improve position but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fischer tries to advance to mount but Striker denies him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fischer wins on points by 16 to 5.
Billy Fischer thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Power Striker was interviewed post fight and said 'This is a grappling tournament?'. |
|
|
|
|
|
