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CACC 47 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Harry Hirsch (ranked 2597 p4p, 254 weight class) and Mario Eikmeyer (ranked 4504 p4p, 378 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Harry Hirsch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Mario Eikmeyer!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Eikmeyer shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hirsch napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hirsch (0) vs (4) Eikmeyer
Hirsch is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hirsch manages to get back to half guard.
Eikmeyer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hirsch doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Eikmeyer.
Eikmeyer is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Eikmeyer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hirsch is keeping the position for now.
Hirsch is looking for a triangle but Eikmeyer pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirsch lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (2) vs (4) Eikmeyer
Eikmeyer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hirsch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hirsch manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Eikmeyer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hirsch can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eikmeyer throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hirsch escapes and throws Eikmeyer's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (5) vs (4) Eikmeyer
Hirsch tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hirsch is trying to get an arm triangle but Eikmeyer is defending well.
Eikmeyer is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Eikmeyer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hirsch's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Eikmeyer looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eikmeyer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hirsch wants to pass to mount but Eikmeyer is defending the position.
Hirsch moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Eikmeyer. Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (8) vs (4) Eikmeyer
Eikmeyer is not content to let Hirsch control the position.
Eikmeyer tries to buck Hirsch off but Hirsch is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eikmeyer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hirsch's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Eikmeyer looking for submissions off his back.
Hirsch wants to control but Eikmeyer is keeping him busy.
Eikmeyer actively working from the bottom here.
Hirsch is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Eikmeyer defends it well.
Eikmeyer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Eikmeyer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Eikmeyer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eikmeyer looking for subs from the bottom but Hirsch mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (11) vs (4) Eikmeyer
Hirsch tries to control but Eikmeyer wriggling away.
Eikmeyer is looking to improve his position but Hirsch isn't that keen on the idea.
Eikmeyer keeps trying to improve his position.
Hirsch trying to control but Eikmeyer is having none of it.
Eikmeyer tries to reverse the position but Hirsch maintains control.
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.
Hirsch looking to control but Eikmeyer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Eikmeyer is working to get back to half guard.
Hirsch looking to secure an arm triangle but Eikmeyer defends it well.
Hirsch tries to control but Eikmeyer wriggling away.
Eikmeyer wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Hirsch (14) vs (4) Eikmeyer
Eikmeyer tries to break free.
Hirsch is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Eikmeyer tries to roll but Hirsch sticks to his back.
Hirsch patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Eikmeyer rolls, trying to escape but Hirsch keeps control of the position.
Eikmeyer staying busy and making it hard for Hirsch to control.
Eikmeyer showing good submission defense here.
Hirsch doesn't have the hooks in and Eikmeyer manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (14) vs (6) Eikmeyer
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Eikmeyer defends it easily.
Hirsch looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hirsch trying to control the position.
Eikmeyer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Eikmeyer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hirsch escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Eikmeyer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hirsch is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Eikmeyer has gone for a leg lock! Hirsch slips out almost immediately though and dives into Eikmeyer's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (16) vs (6) Eikmeyer
Eikmeyer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hirsch can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Eikmeyer keeping moving, preventing Hirsch from controlling successfully.
Eikmeyer looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hirsch has picked Eikmeyer up and slammed him! Eikmeyer can't keep hold of the triangle and Hirsch manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (19) vs (6) Eikmeyer
Hirsch tries to move to mount but Eikmeyer blocks the move with his legs.
Eikmeyer wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Hirsch has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Eikmeyer's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Eikmeyer is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Hirsch!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Harry Hirsch!
Harry Hirsch thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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