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TWGC 43 (205lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Reece Hartman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bruce Wagner!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hartman clinches up with Wagner and pushes him back against the cage.
Hartman can't get the takedown.
Wagner tries to pull guard but Hartman won't allow it.
Hartman turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hartman manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hartman (4) vs (0) Wagner
Wagner felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hartman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wagner knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hartman just content to control the position.
Wagner tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hartman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wagner being controlled for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Wagner's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wagner is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner being controlled for a moment.
Wagner is looking for a sweep.
Hartman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wagner, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Wagner's face as Hartman controls the position.
Hartman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wagner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hartman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wagner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hartman taking a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wagner is looking to reverse the position.
Wagner is letting Hartman control him for a moment.
Wagner is looking to reverse the position.
Hartman trying to control the action but Wagner is working from the bottom.
Hartman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hartman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hartman controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagner regains half guard.
Wagner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wagner is refusing to be controlled, as Hartman sits in half guard.
Wagner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wagner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hartman is working away from the top position though.
Hartman prevents Wagner from improving his position.
Hartman is pressing down on Wagner's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wagner is holding on for now.
Wagner trying to hold on to Hartman's head to control him but Hartman postures up.
Wagner is trying is best to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartman works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hartman (7) vs (0) Wagner
Hartman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wagner is squirming around, avoiding Hartman's attempts to control the action.
Hartman jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Wagner manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Wagner wants to control but Hartman postures up.
Hartman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hartman just content to control the position.
Wagner is looking for a sweep.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hartman trying to control the action but Wagner is working from the bottom.
Hartman controlling the position from side mount.
Wagner gets back to half guard.
Wagner is looking to improve his position.
Hartman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wagner defends it well.
Hartman is thwarting Wagner's attempts to control the position.
Hartman is keen to just control but Wagner is a slippery customer.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wagner tries to roll over but Hartman keeps him under control.
Hartman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wagner has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hartman is looking for a kimura but Wagner is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hartman to get the leverage.
Hartman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hartman is looking to advance position but Wagner won't allow it.
Wagner trying to hold on to Hartman's head to control him but Hartman postures up.
Wagner is controlling Hartman's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Well, if Hartman 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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wagner is looking to control Hartman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wagner avoid being mounted?
Hartman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wagner is pressing down on Hartman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hartman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wagner is keeping the position for now.
Wagner is pulling down on Hartman's head to control his posture.
Wagner can't keep his opponent in guard - Hartman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wagner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hartman is working away from the top position though.
Hartman works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hartman (10) vs (0) Wagner
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wagner is desperately trying to improve his position but Hartman has a good base and remains in mount.
Hartman looking to control but Wagner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hartman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hartman wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Wagner is desperately trying to improve his position but Hartman has a good base and remains in mount.
Wagner is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hartman controlling the pace for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hartman is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Wagner to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Wagner shrugs it off.
Hartman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hartman wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Wagner is looking to get to half guard.
Hartman trying to control but Wagner is having none of it.
Wagner is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hartman wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Wagner tries to lock up and control but Hartman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hartman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hartman is looking to work his way around to Wagner's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Hartman avoids the attempt from Wagner to control.
Hartman wants to control the pace but Wagner is squirming around nicely.
Wagner regains half guard.
Wagner is trying to get back to full guard.
Hartman looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hartman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hartman wants to take a breather but Wagner is having none of it.
Wagner tries to roll over but Hartman keeps him under control.
Hartman is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Wagner! Score +3 for passing guard: Hartman (13) vs (0) Wagner
Hartman working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Wagner really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hartman is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Wagner has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Wagner is squirming around, avoiding Hartman's attempts to control the action.
Hartman content just to control the position here.
Wagner is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hartman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wagner is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hartman mounts Wagner! Really nice guard pass there!
Wagner tries to hold on but Hartman pushes him away.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Wagner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hartman moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Hartman (16) vs (0) Wagner
Wagner is really stuck here.
Hartman looking for the choke but no joy.
Hartman looking for the choke but no joy.
Wagner just trying to survive but Hartman is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Wagner can't escape the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
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.
Wagner 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 Hartman gets his way!
Hartman controls the action.
Hartman is not going to allow Wagner to sit and survive in this position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Hartman seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wagner trying to control the position but Hartman manages to sink in the hooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hartman takes the fight on points by 16 to 0. |
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