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TWGC 11 (155lbs, D2): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Erik Hiller and Mario Curran. Hiller comes into the arena with Rush and Run - Shake and Jump blaring out of the sound system. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Erik Hiller! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Mario Curran!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Curran gets a clinch.
Hiller pulls Curran into guard.
Hiller wants to sweep here but Curran controlling him for the moment.
Hiller had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Curran defends it easily.
Curran wants to control from the top but Hiller keeps moving.
Hiller has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Curran can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Curran is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiller had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Curran defends it easily.
Hiller looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Curran wants to control from the top but Hiller keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Curran not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hiller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiller is looking to sweep but instead, Curran has passed into half guard.
Hiller is trying to get back to full guard.
Hiller is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Team Migraine, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Hiller actively working from the bottom here.
Hiller is pressing down on Curran's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hiller is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hiller is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Curran defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hiller working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Curran has passed into half guard!
Hiller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hiller wants to improve his position but Curran is controlling well.
Hiller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hiller wants to improve his position but Curran is controlling well.
Curran trying to control the pace.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hiller is trying to get back to full guard.
Curran not doing much here.
Hiller is refusing to be controlled, as Curran sits in half guard.
Hiller regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Curran wants to control from the top but Hiller keeps moving.
Hiller wants to sweep but no luck.
Curran sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hiller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hiller working a defensive guard but Curran passes into half guard.
Hiller looking for submissions off his back.
Hiller looking for submissions off his back.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hiller works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hiller trying to keep a closed guard but Curran is proving a slippery customer.
Hiller looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Curran has picked Hiller up and slammed him! Hiller can't keep hold of the triangle and Curran manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hiller (0) vs (3) Curran
Curran gets to mount! Hiller was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hiller (0) vs (5) Curran
Hiller can't escape the position.
Curran wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hiller looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hiller (0) vs (8) Curran
Hiller tries to break free.
Hiller is working hard here to advance position.
Hiller breaks Curran's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hiller (2) vs (8) Curran
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Curran can't keep his opponent in guard - Hiller advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hiller tries to pass the half guard into mount. Curran knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Curran tries to get to full guard but Hiller has control of the leg.
Hiller is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Curran! Score +3 for passing guard: Hiller (5) vs (8) Curran
Curran keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hiller jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Curran is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Curran and Hiller has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Hiller tries to move into full mount but can't pass Curran's legs.
Hiller works to advance to full mount. Curran defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hiller (7) vs (8) Curran
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Curran has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Hiller (10) vs (8) Curran
Curran looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Curran preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Hiller.
Hiller has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Curran has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Hiller is persistently looking for the submission but Curran is defending it well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hiller is persistently looking for the submission but Curran is defending it well.
Hiller is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Hiller tightening his grip on Curran, looking for the choke.
Hiller goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Curran escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hiller (10) vs (10) Curran
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hiller looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hiller is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Curran pulls his head out easily.
Curran frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hiller (10) vs (13) Curran
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Curran working for a submission but Hiller is keeping him at bay.
Hiller working to try and regain half guard.
Hiller wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Hiller (10) vs (16) Curran
Curran has the hooks in. Hiller is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Curran's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Hiller rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hiller is looking to improve his position.
Hiller wants to get back to full guard but Curran has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hiller (10) vs (19) Curran
Hiller is desperately trying to improve his position but Curran has a good base and remains in mount.
Curran controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Curran prevents Hiller from getting the reversal.
Hiller regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curran wins on points by 19 to 10.
Our winner, Mario Curran, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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