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TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Harry Hirsch (ranked 2228 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Black (ranked 2137 p4p, 233 weight class). Black comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Dicks - Rich Daddy kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Harry Hirsch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Dick Black!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Black shoots for a double leg takedown but Hirsch sprawls well. He's pushed Black's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Black shoots in for a takedown but Hirsch shows good takedown defense.
Hirsch feinted with a counter takedown.
Black is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hirsch sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Harry Hirsch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Black.
Hirsch closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Black's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hirsch (2) vs (0) Black
Hirsch passes Black's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Black is trying to get back to full guard.
Hirsch is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Black is just riding it out for now. Hirsch eventually gives up the hold.
Black gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirsch trying to control but Black is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hirsch gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hirsch has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hirsch wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
Black tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Black throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hirsch uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (5) vs (0) Black
Black tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hirsch wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hirsch wants to control but Black is keeping him busy.
Hirsch working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black tries to buck Hirsch off but Hirsch is having none of it.
Hirsch working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Black is trying to control Hirsch's posture but Hirsch avoids it.
Hirsch wants to control but Black is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Black's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black tries to buck Hirsch off but Hirsch is having none of it.
Hirsch wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Black, who protects the arm well.
Black prevents Hirsch from improving position.
Black is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Black trying to control but Hirsch postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black wants to get back to full guard.
Hirsch is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch wants to take a breather but Black is having none of it.
Black is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hirsch pulls his head out easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Hirsch's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Black tries to roll over but Hirsch keeps him under control.
Hirsch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Black keeps working.
Black tries to get to full guard but Hirsch has control of the leg.
Black looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Black sees it coming and defends easily.
Black is pressing down on Hirsch's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hirsch wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
Black wants to sweep here but Hirsch controlling him for the moment.
Black is still trying to improve position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Black is keeping the position for now.
Hirsch avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hirsch trying to control but Black is working from the bottom.
Black can't keep his opponent in guard - Hirsch advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hirsch is looking to take a break and control but Black is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Black looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Black looking for subs from the bottom but Hirsch mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (8) vs (0) Black
We've been informed that Black has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Black slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hirsch passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Black! Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (11) vs (0) Black
Hirsch moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Black has worked his arm free - good work by Black!
Hirsch trying to control the action but Black is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Black is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hirsch's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Black wants to sweep but Hirsch has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (14) vs (0) Black
Black is looking for a sweep.
Black sneaks back into half guard.
Black is looking to improve his position.
Hirsch works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (17) vs (0) Black
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Black manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (17) vs (2) Black
The fighters are battling for position here. Hirsch manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Black thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Black trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hirsch is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Black trying to control but Hirsch is working from the bottom.
Black looking to sit in guard and control but Hirsch gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (19) vs (2) Black
Black isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hirsch stacks Black on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hirsch! Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (22) vs (2) Black
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Black is looking to regain half guard here but Hirsch keeps moving and retains side control.
Black trying his best to control but Hirsch has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hirsch (24) vs (2) Black
Hirsch controlling from mount.
Black really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hirsch looking to control but Black is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hirsch jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Black is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Black and Hirsch has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Black is trying to control Hirsch's posture but Hirsch avoids it.
Black is looking for a sweep.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Black has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hirsch looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hirsch trying to control the position but Black is working away.
Hirsch has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hirsch (26) vs (2) Black
Hirsch looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Black tries to improve his position but Hirsch has taken his back! Hirsch has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Black tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Hirsch pushes Black away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Harry Hirsch!
A victorious Harry Hirsch thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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