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TWGC 43 (205lbs, D4): Finals - 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 London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; TW GC! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Reece Hartman!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
GC displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hartman.
GC appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
GC looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
GC shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: GC (2) vs (0) Hartman
GC is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
GC is looking to advance position but Hartman won't allow it.
Hartman 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.
GC is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hartman has managed to free his arm - good work.
GC seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Hartman has recovered full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
GC is looking to pass into half guard but Hartman pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hartman is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: GC (2) vs (2) Hartman
Hartman wants to control from the top but GC keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartman works a leg free and moves into half guard.
GC actively working from the bottom here.
Hartman is taking a breather. GC says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hartman moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from GC. Score +3 for passing guard: GC (2) vs (5) Hartman
GC tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hartman wants to lay and pray for a moment but GC keeps working.
Hartman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by GC, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
GC is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hartman wants to lay and pray for a moment but GC keeps working.
GC is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
GC knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hartman on the ground.
Hartman is trying to get an arm triangle but GC is defending well.
GC on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if GC tries to get out of the position.
GC tries to improve position but can't.
Hartman trying to control the position but GC is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
GC tries to improve position but can't.
Hartman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. GC knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hartman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
GC trying to remain calm as Hartman controls from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
GC is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hartman is trying to get an arm triangle but GC is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartman wants to lay and pray for a moment but GC keeps working.
GC tries to buck Hartman off but Hartman is having none of it.
Hartman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hartman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
GC is not content to let Hartman control the position.
GC is looking for a sweep.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
GC is working hard here to advance position.
Hartman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, GC has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hartman is looking to take a break and control but GC is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee asks Hartman politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hartman prefers to stall for the moment though.
GC tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hartman controls the position from side control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
GC is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
GC is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hartman off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: GC (6) vs (5) Hartman
Hartman preventing the rear naked choke attempt from GC.
Hartman 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 GC gets his way!
Hartman tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hartman sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
GC is working for a submission of some sort.
GC seems to be working for a kimura but Hartman defends the submission attempt.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hartman is pressing down on GC's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hartman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
GC drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hartman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now GC has Hartman in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: GC (6) vs (7) Hartman
GC keeping moving, preventing Hartman from controlling successfully.
Hartman passes GC's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
GC is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hartman frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: GC (6) vs (10) Hartman
GC is looking to get to half guard.
GC is trying to reverse the position but instead Hartman has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: GC (6) vs (13) Hartman
GC is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Hartman has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of GC's body.
GC is trying to break free.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
GC is trying to roll into a better position but Hartman has get a rear naked choke and GC is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Reece Hartman! |
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