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CACC 11 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vulcahn Dravezesdi (ranked 1707 p4p, 226 weight class) and Paul Hunt (ranked 468 p4p, 72 weight class). Dravezesdi comes into the arena with Nobody's Fool blaring out of the sound system. 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 5 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Paul Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hunt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dravezesdi tries to avoid it but Hunt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dravezesdi to the ground. Dravezesdi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hunt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dravezesdi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dravezesdi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hunt! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dravezesdi (4) vs (0) Hunt
Dravezesdi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hunt keeps working.
Hunt wants to control but Dravezesdi postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Dravezesdi's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Dravezesdi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hunt is looking to regain half guard here but Dravezesdi keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dravezesdi wants to control but Hunt is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt is trying to control Dravezesdi's posture but Dravezesdi avoids it.
Hunt is trying to work for a sweep but Dravezesdi has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dravezesdi (6) vs (0) Hunt
Dravezesdi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hunt is looking to escape.
Hunt is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hunt tries to hold on but Dravezesdi pushes him away.
Dravezesdi trying to control but Hunt is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt tries to hold on but Dravezesdi postures up.
Dravezesdi fails to take his opponent's back.
Dravezesdi has control of Hunt's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hunt regains control of the situation pretty easily.
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.
Dravezesdi is trying to control here but Hunt has managed to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hunt keeps working.
Dravezesdi trying to mount his opponent but Hunt defends it.
Dravezesdi uses his free foot to push down on Hunt's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hunt. Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (9) vs (0) Hunt
Dravezesdi prevents Hunt from getting the reversal.
Dravezesdi is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hunt has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hunt! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (9) vs (2) Hunt
Hunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dravezesdi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hunt trying to control but Dravezesdi is working from the bottom.
Dravezesdi working for a triangle but Hunt defends it easily.
Hunt trying to control but Dravezesdi is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hunt pushes down on Dravezesdi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hunt is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (9) vs (5) Hunt
Hunt with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Dravezesdi is squirming around, avoiding Hunt's attempts to control the action.
Hunt prevents Dravezesdi from getting the reversal.
Hunt forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Dravezesdi (9) vs (8) Hunt
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Dravezesdi wants to escape the position.
Hunt is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Dravezesdi is defending well though. Hunt let's go of the attempt for now.
Hunt controlling well, preventing Dravezesdi from escaping the position.
Dravezesdi is keeping busy.
We've been informed that Hunt has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hunt slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Hunt's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Hunt might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dravezesdi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hunt is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Good control from Hunt.
Hunt keeps control of the position as Dravezesdi tries to break free.
Dravezesdi is trying to defend against the choke here but Hunt has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Hunt Tightens the hold and Dravezesdi taps out furiously! Hunt displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paul Hunt!
An out of breath Paul Hunt thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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