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SSG 262 Cahute vs Hunt 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Magnus Herlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Duncan Idaho!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Anthony Taglia and Franklyn Lucas.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Herlin feints and as Idaho raises his hands in defense, Herlin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Herlin (2) vs (0) Idaho
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Herlin won't allow Idaho to sweep him here.
Herlin forces his way into half guard.
Idaho actively working from the bottom here.
Herlin tries to pass to full mount but Idaho defends it.
Idaho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Herlin is looking to take a break and control but Idaho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Herlin prevents Idaho from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Idaho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Herlin wants to pass the guard but Idaho is defending well.
Herlin prevents Idaho from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herlin wants to pass the guard but Idaho is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herlin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Herlin is looking to advance position but Idaho won't allow it.
Idaho wants to improve his position but Herlin is controlling well.
Herlin is looking for a kimura here.
Herlin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Idaho! Score +3 for passing guard: Herlin (5) vs (0) Idaho
Herlin wants to control the pace but Idaho is squirming around nicely.
Idaho is trying to escape the mount.
Idaho is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herlin tries to control but Idaho wriggling away.
Idaho is trying to escape the mount.
Herlin with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Idaho sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Herlin is looking to advance position but Idaho won't allow it.
Herlin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Idaho doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Herlin.
Herlin seems to be looking for submissions.
Idaho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Herlin pulls his head out easily.
Idaho regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herlin wants to pass the guard but Idaho is keeping the position.
Herlin passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Herlin (8) vs (0) Idaho
Herlin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Idaho has escaped the position, nice work there.
Idaho is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Herlin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Herlin prevents Idaho from improving his position.
Idaho looking for submissions off his back.
Idaho gets back to full guard.
Idaho escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Herlin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Herlin preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herlin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Herlin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Idaho is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Herlin rolls with it to try and escape but Idaho cranks on the arm and Herlin is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Duncan Idaho! |
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