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754 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Honza Hohol! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 25 losses; Android Sixty Five! The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. Hohol tries to clinch but Sixty Five moves out of range. The fight stays on the outside here - Hohol looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Sixty Five shoots in for a double leg but Hohol sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hohol clinches up with Sixty Five and pushes him back against the cage. Sixty Five gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hohol.
Hohol goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sixty Five prevents it.
Sixty Five is defending well against a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Honza Hohol. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hohol is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hohol turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hohol manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hohol (4) vs (0) Sixty Five Sixty Five is looking to regain half guard here but Hohol keeps moving and retains side control. We've been hearing that Hohol has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hohol thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Hohol trying to control the position but Sixty Five is working away. Sixty Five sneaks back into half guard. Hohol wants to control but Sixty Five is keeping him busy. Sixty Five has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it. Sixty Five is pressing down on Hohol's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sixty Five is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sixty Five wants to sweep but no luck.
Sixty Five escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hohol gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Hohol trying to control but Sixty Five is working from the bottom.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Sixty Five working a defensive guard here.
Sixty Five keeping full guard, as Hohol tries to pass. Hohol is looking to pass into half guard but Sixty Five pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sixty Five is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hohol (4) vs (2) Sixty Five Sixty Five sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hohol's guard. Hohol is trying to maintain the position but Sixty Five is very close to passing his half guard. Sixty Five wants to free his trapped foot but Hohol is holding on for dear life with his legs. Hohol is trying to control but can't.
Hohol is positioning himself well to prevent Sixty Five advancing to mount.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Hohol is looking to improve his position.
Sixty Five seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hohol does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hohol is trying to control Sixty Five's posture. Sixty Five takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Hohol! Sixty Five is rotating here... this could be the end... Hohol is out! Sixty Five has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Android Sixty Five! An out of breath Android Sixty Five thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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