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TWGC 29 (170lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Paul Hunt (ranked 684 p4p, 105 weight class) and Donald Trump (ranked 2245 p4p, 277 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Paul Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Donald Trump!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Trump decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunt (0) vs (2) Trump
Trump is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Trump is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hunt defends it well.
Trump is looking for a kimura but Hunt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Trump to get the leverage.
Trump is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hunt! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (0) vs (5) Trump
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump wants to take his opponent's back but Hunt doesn't allow it.
Trump goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Hunt turns into him and now he's in Trump's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (5) Trump
Hunt is pushing down on Trump's leg trying to pass to half guard. Trump is fighting to maintain full guard but Hunt has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hunt definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trump looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hunt is pressing down on Trump's thigh, looking to free his foot. Trump is holding on for now.
Hunt trying to control from half guard but Trump is working away.
Hunt passes into side control, despite Trump's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (5) vs (5) Trump
Trump regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is looking to advance position but Trump won't allow it.
Hunt is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (8) vs (5) Trump
Hunt fails to take his opponent's back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Trump tries to lock up and control but Hunt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Trump is looking to get to half guard.
Trump tries to lock up and control but Hunt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Trump tries to control the position but Hunt now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hunt (11) vs (5) Trump
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trump tries to escape the position.
Trump felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Hunt not allowing Trump to control his hands.
Hunt is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
I really don't envy Trump right now.
Trump has hold of Hunt's leg, trying to break free but it's let Hunt lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Trump is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Hunt throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paul Hunt!
Our winner, Paul Hunt, 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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