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TWGC 28 (205lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hank Hill (ranked 6375 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Bundy (ranked 2196 p4p, 59 weight class). Hill kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is King Of The Hill Theme. Greg Bundy is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Hank Hill! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Greg Bundy! The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Russell Pearce and John Kavanagh.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. Hill moves into the clinch. Hill wants to take the fight to the mat but Bundy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Bundy has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hill uses from the top position. Bundy managing to control the position. Hill looking to pass the guard. Bundy has his hands on Hill's head, controlling the position. Bundy keeping moving, preventing Hill from controlling successfully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bundy looking for a sweep. Not yet Bundy, not yet. Bundy has Hill pulled in close to control his posture. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bundy wants to sweep but no luck. Hill wants to control from the top but Bundy keeps moving. Hill is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Hill's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bundy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hill is one step ahead there. Bundy has Hill pulled in close to control his posture. Hill trying to control the position from guard on top but Bundy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hill's corner is telling him to maintain position. Bundy managing to control the position. Bundy keeping moving, preventing Hill from controlling successfully. Bundy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Bundy looking for a sweep. Not yet Bundy, not yet. Bundy controlling Hill's posture. Hill trying to control but Bundy is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hill looking to pass the guard. Hill is pushing down on Bundy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bundy is fighting to maintain full guard but Hill has managed to sneak the leg through. Hill is controlling the pace.
Hill looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Hill prevents Bundy from improving his position. Hill is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hill is trying to control. Bundy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Bundy is looking to control Hill's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bundy avoid being mounted? Hill is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Hill trying to control the action but Bundy is working from the bottom. Bundy manages to get to full guard.
Bundy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Hill won't allow Bundy to sweep him here. Hill trying to control the position from guard on top but Bundy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Bundy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hill's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hill (0) vs (2) Bundy Bundy wants to control from the top but Hill keeps moving. Hill not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hill looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Bundy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Bundy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Bundy wants to pass the guard but Hill is keeping the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Hill can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bundy controls the pace. Bundy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hill is keeping the position for now. Bundy looking to sit in guard and control but Hill gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hill (2) vs (2) Bundy Hill trying to control but Bundy is working from the bottom. Hill seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Bundy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Hill pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bundy is keeping the position for now. Bundy trying to keep a closed guard but Hill is proving a slippery customer.
Bundy pulls Hill in close to prevent any damage.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Hill seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Hill trying to control but Bundy is working from the bottom. Bundy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Hill trying to control but Bundy is working from the bottom. Bundy pulls Hill in close to prevent any damage. Bundy wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hill is now in half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Hill prevents Bundy from improving his position. Hill trying to mount his opponent but Bundy defends it. Hill prevents Bundy from improving his position. Hill takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Hill is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bundy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hill. Bundy wants to get back to full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Bundy desperately trying to maintain half guard. Bundy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Hill wants to take a breather but Bundy is having none of it. Bundy trying to control here.
Bundy is looking to get back to full guard here but Hill has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Hill (5) vs (2) Bundy Bundy tries to get back to half guard but can't. Bundy is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hill is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hill (7) vs (2) Bundy
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. Hill has hold of Bundy's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bundy manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Hill controlling the position easily from mount. Hill can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bundy is looking to escape. Bundy tries to control Hill's body but Hill pushes him off. Bundy squirms to his side and now Hill has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hill (10) vs (2) Bundy Bundy trying to control but not successfully.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. Bundy tries to escape the position.
Hill tries to get the hooks in deep but Bundy pushed the leg off. Bundy can't escape the position.
Hill struggling to keep hold of the position.
Bundy is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Bundy looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hill.
Hill has the hooks in. Bundy is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. Hill trying to control momentarily.
Hill has the hooks in. Bundy is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. Bundy staying busy and making it hard for Hill to control. Bundy tries to escape but Hill has the hooks in and won't let him break free. The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Hill's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Bundy trying to control the hands but Hill breaks the grip. Hill trying to control. I really don't envy Bundy right now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Bundy staying busy and making it hard for Hill to control. Bundy rolls, trying to escape but Hill keeps control of the position.
Bundy trying to control the action but Hill just sinks the hooks in. A lull in the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Hill biding his time, controlling Bundy.
And that's the end of the fight! Hill takes the fight on points by 10 to 2. Hank Hill seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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