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SSG 142 Gaul vs Berendas PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Cole Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Rory Gallagher!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gallagher misses with a takedown attempt - Hunt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch but Gallagher swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And Gallagher tries to counter it with a takedown but Hunt pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hunt. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hunt (4) vs (0) Gallagher
Hunt could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hunt thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hunt works to advance to full mount. Gallagher defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hunt (6) vs (0) Gallagher
Gallagher tries to hold on but Hunt postures up.
Gallagher defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hunt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt is trying to take his opponent's back.
Hunt trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt wants to take his opponent's back but Gallagher doesn't allow it.
Hunt with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Gallagher keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gallagher prevents Hunt from taking his back.
Hunt is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt wants to control the pace but Gallagher is squirming around nicely.
Hunt has hold of Gallagher's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gallagher manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hunt swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Gallagher is now in Hunt's guard. A big mistake from Hunt there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (6) vs (2) Gallagher
Gallagher preventing the sweep.
Hunt pulls Gallagher in to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (8) vs (2) Gallagher
Hunt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hunt is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gallagher doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hunt.
Hunt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hunt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gallagher sees it coming and defends easily.
Hunt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hunt working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Gallagher's thigh. Gallagher counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Hunt slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (11) vs (2) Gallagher
Hunt tries to advance to mount but can't.
A lull in the action here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hunt tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gallagher's legs.
Hunt working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gallagher prevents Hunt from improving position.
Hunt trying to control the position but Gallagher is working away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher prevents Hunt from moving into mount.
Hunt has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gallagher! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hunt (13) vs (2) Gallagher
Gallagher is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gallagher looks winded!
Gallagher is squirming around, avoiding Hunt's attempts to control the action.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hunt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hunt looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Hunt working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Gallagher turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Hunt off and cradles Gallagher's limp body as Hunt celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Cole Hunt!
Our winner, Cole 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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