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TWGC 43 (205lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Joaquin Chase! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Reece Hartman!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hartman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chase (0) vs (2) Hartman
Chase is trying to get back to full guard.
Hartman trying to control the pace.
Hartman seems to be looking for submissions.
Hartman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chase has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hartman is working away from the top position though.
Chase wants to improve his position but Hartman is controlling well.
Chase is trying to maintain the position but Hartman is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chase moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chase is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hartman tries to free his leg and advance position but Chase is retaining full guard.
Hartman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chase is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chase keeping full guard, as Hartman tries to pass.
Hartman wants to control from the top but Chase keeps moving.
Chase will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hartman pushing down on Chase's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartman is taking a breather. Chase 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.
Chase looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hartman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hartman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chase looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Hartman pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chase (0) vs (5) Hartman
Hartman wants to take Chase's back but he can't do it this time.
Hartman looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hartman fails to advance to Chase's back.
Hartman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chase bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chase (2) vs (5) Hartman
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hartman is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chase (2) vs (7) Hartman
Chase trying to control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Chase looking for a sweep. Not yet Chase, not yet.
Hartman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hartman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Chase is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Chase is trying to hold Hartman in close to prevent damage but Hartman has managed to pass into half guard.
Hartman is controlling the pace.
Chase tries to roll over but Hartman keeps him under control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hartman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hartman is looking for a kimura here.
Chase wants to control but Hartman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hartman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hartman moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chase (2) vs (10) Hartman
Hartman is trying to get an arm triangle but Chase is defending well.
Hartman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hartman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chase, who protects the arm well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Chase tries to improve position but can't.
Hartman controls the position from side control.
Hartman is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Chase looks calm but he's in trouble here. Hartman gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Chase is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Hartman lets go of the hold and Chase can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Reece Hartman! |
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