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GFY 119 Grand Canyon is mid 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 50 losses; Baki Hanma! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 50 losses; Walter Wiener!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hanma instigates a clinch.
Hanma gets control of Wiener's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hanma will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hanma is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanma (2) vs (0) Wiener
Hanma thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wiener is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hanma trying to control but Wiener is working from the bottom.
Hanma might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hanma works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanma wants to work for an arm triangle but Wiener is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hanma is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wiener has managed to free his arm - good work.
Well, if Hanma 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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiener tries to get to full guard but Hanma has control of the leg.
Hanma is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wiener is just riding it out for now. Hanma eventually gives up the hold.
Wiener trying to control but Hanma postures up.
Hanma wants to control but Wiener is keeping him busy.
Wiener looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wiener really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hanma. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanma is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wiener has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hanma is looking for a kimura but Wiener is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hanma to get the leverage.
Hanma seems to be looking for submissions.
Hanma is working for a kimura but Wiener is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hanma prevents Wiener from improving his position.
Wiener is not content to let Hanma control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiener is trying to maintain the position but Hanma is very close to passing his half guard.
Hanma is working for a submission of some sort.
Well, if Hanma 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.
Hanma trying to control the action but Wiener is working from the bottom.
Wiener is defending against the submission attempts here by Hanma.
Hanma is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanma is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wiener trying to hold on to Hanma's head to control him but Hanma postures up.
Hanma is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wiener is just riding it out for now. Hanma eventually gives up the hold.
Wiener tries to get to full guard but Hanma has control of the leg.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hanma is working for a kimura but Wiener is defending it quite comfortably.
Hanma is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wiener is just riding it out for now. Hanma eventually gives up the hold.
Hanma is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hanma is looking to take a break and control but Wiener is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hanma prevents Wiener from improving his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hanma seems to be looking for submissions.
Hanma is looking for a kimura but Wiener is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hanma to get the leverage.
Hanma is looking to advance position but Wiener won't allow it.
Hanma is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wiener has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wiener makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wiener.
Wiener keeping moving, preventing Hanma from controlling successfully.
Wiener looking to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hanma trying to control but Wiener is working from the bottom.
Hanma drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hanma jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wiener can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hanma trying to control but Wiener is working from the bottom.
Wiener is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hanma is aware though and is defending well.
Hanma trying to control but Wiener is working from the bottom.
Hanma drops back looking for a leg! Wiener is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wiener manages to kick Hanma off! Hanma jumps back into Wiener's guard.
Wiener looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hanma is one step ahead there.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hanma wants to pass the guard but Wiener is keeping the position.
Hanma works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wiener is staying active underneath Hanma, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wiener wants to get back to full guard.
Hanma is trying for a kimura here. Wiener looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Hanma wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Baki Hanma!
After the fight, Baki Hanma was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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