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HC GRAP 36 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 14 wins and 15 losses; Mc Muffin ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Sambo Sam!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sam closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Muffin turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Muffin manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Muffin (4) vs (0) Sam
Muffin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sam keeps working.
Sam tries to bench press Muffin off him but Muffin keeps the position.
Sam is trying to control Muffin 's posture but Muffin avoids it.
Sam is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Muffin 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sam wants to control but Muffin is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muffin wants to control but Sam is keeping him busy.
Muffin controlling the action here.
Sam works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sam trying to control the position.
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.
Sam manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Muffin manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Muffin (4) vs (2) Sam
Sam wants to pass the guard but Muffin is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muffin throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sam uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Muffin (4) vs (5) Sam
Sam controls the position from side control.
Sam wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Muffin , who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muffin can't do much from the bottom here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Sam goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Muffin rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sam's guard! Nice work there by Muffin ! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Muffin (6) vs (5) Sam
Sam wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sam 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) Sam
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sam passes into half guard.
Muffin wants to control the action here but instead Sam manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Muffin (6) vs (10) Sam
Muffin is squirming around, avoiding Sam's attempts to control the action.
Sam is trying to take his opponent's back.
Sam controlling from the full mount.
Muffin working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muffin controls the position.
Muffin is just holding on here. Sam manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Muffin (6) vs (13) Sam
Sam has the hooks in. Muffin is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Sam passes his arm under Muffin 's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Muffin taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sambo Sam!
Sambo Sam decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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