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Event:
SSG 297 Solo vs Macker
Date: Apr 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 10 losses; Max Wahlstroem! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 8 losses; Cole Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Hunt shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wahlstroem (0) vs (2) Hunt
Hunt tries to pass to full mount but Wahlstroem defends it. #SUB2#
Hunt wants to work for an arm triangle but Wahlstroem is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hunt is thwarting Wahlstroem's attempts to control the position.
Wahlstroem is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hunt is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt trying to control the action but Wahlstroem is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still in half guard, Hunt seems content to control.#SUB2#
Hunt wants to work for an arm triangle but Wahlstroem is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1#
Wahlstroem trying to control but Hunt postures up.
Wahlstroem slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Hunt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wahlstroem has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hunt has managed to get both his arms back between Wahlstroem's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Hunt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wahlstroem has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hunt has managed to get both his arms back between Wahlstroem's legs - danger averted.
Wahlstroem keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Hunt controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Wahlstroem had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hunt defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wahlstroem keeping full guard, as Hunt tries to pass. #T2#
Hunt is stalling in the full guard.
Hunt passes Wahlstroem's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Hunt is looking for a kimura but Wahlstroem is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hunt to get the leverage.
Wahlstroem is looking to control Hunt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wahlstroem avoid being mounted?
Hunt is looking to take a break and control but Wahlstroem is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Wahlstroem is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hunt pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Hunt is working for a kimura but Wahlstroem is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3##SUB#
Wahlstroem looking for a kimura from the bottom but Hunt passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Wahlstroem (0) vs (5) Hunt
Hunt trying to control the action but Wahlstroem is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hunt is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wahlstroem has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wahlstroem is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Hunt swings around for an armbar but Wahlstroem sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hunt's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wahlstroem (2) vs (5) Hunt
Hunt seems keen to control Wahlstroem's posture.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Wahlstroem from controlling successfully. #T4##SUB#
Wahlstroem drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hunt dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wahlstroem (2) vs (7) Hunt#SUB#
Wahlstroem throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hunt uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wahlstroem (2) vs (10) Hunt
Hunt moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Wahlstroem (2) vs (12) Hunt
Hunt manages to capitalize on a mistake by Wahlstroem to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Wahlstroem (2) vs (15) Hunt#SUB2#
Wahlstroem is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Hunt is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Hunt controlling well, preventing Wahlstroem from escaping the position.
#T5#
Wahlstroem rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hunt trying to mount his opponent but Wahlstroem defends it. #SUB2#
Hunt is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wahlstroem wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Hunt is looking for a kimura but Wahlstroem is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hunt to get the leverage.
Wahlstroem is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Wahlstroem actively working from the bottom here.
Hunt performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Wahlstroem is defending well. #T6##SUB2#
Hunt is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wahlstroem sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions off his back.
Wahlstroem is looking to control Hunt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wahlstroem avoid being mounted?
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wahlstroem tries to roll over but Hunt keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Hunt is looking for a kimura but Wahlstroem is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hunt to get the leverage. #SUB#
Wahlstroem actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Wahlstroem actively working from the bottom here.#T7#
Hunt passes into side control, despite Wahlstroem's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wahlstroem (2) vs (18) Hunt
Wahlstroem is trying to control Hunt's posture but Hunt avoids it.
Wahlstroem is looking to regain half guard here but Hunt keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee asks Hunt politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hunt prefers to stall for the moment though.
Hunt working away.#SUB2#
Hunt thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wahlstroem is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T8#
Wahlstroem is staying active underneath Hunt, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Wahlstroem actively working from the bottom here.
Wahlstroem tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Hunt has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Wahlstroem (2) vs (21) Hunt
Hunt wants to control the pace but Wahlstroem is squirming around nicely.
Wahlstroem is looking to get to half guard.
Hunt trying to control but Wahlstroem is having none of it. #T9##SUB2#
Hunt is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Wahlstroem is surviving well by controlling Hunt's body position as best he can.
Wahlstroem tries to lock up and control but Hunt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hunt tries to control but Wahlstroem wriggling away.
Hunt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hunt wants to control the pace but Wahlstroem is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Hunt looking to secure an arm triangle but Wahlstroem defends it well. #T10#
Hunt wants to control the pace but Wahlstroem is squirming around nicely.
Wahlstroem tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hunt tries to control but Wahlstroem wriggling away.
Wahlstroem wants to control but Hunt is having none of it.
Hunt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wahlstroem is looking to escape.
Hunt prevents Wahlstroem from getting the reversal.#T11#
Wahlstroem is working hard here to advance position.
Hunt with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Hunt wants to control the pace but Wahlstroem is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Hunt is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Wahlstroem to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Wahlstroem shrugs it off.
Hunt fails to move to back control.
Wahlstroem is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Hunt has control of Wahlstroem's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Wahlstroem regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB2#
Hunt working for a submission but Wahlstroem is keeping him at bay. #T12#
Hunt trying to control but Wahlstroem is having none of it.
Wahlstroem really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hunt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wahlstroem is looking to escape.
Wahlstroem sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hunt prevents Wahlstroem from improving his position.
Hunt is trying to control the action in half guard but Wahlstroem is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T13##SUB2#
Hunt is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wahlstroem defends it well.
Hunt tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wahlstroem knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wahlstroem moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wahlstroem manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hunt manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wahlstroem (4) vs (21) Hunt
Wahlstroem forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Wahlstroem is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Well, if Wahlstroem is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T14##SUB#
Wahlstroem is looking for a kimura here.
Hunt is positioning himself well to prevent Wahlstroem advancing to mount. #SUB#
Wahlstroem is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hunt has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunt gets back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt wins on points by 21 to 4.
After winning the bout, Cole Hunt thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 294 Hall vs Bar
Date: Apr 21, 2024 |
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 16 wins and 7 losses; Cole Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 16 losses; Dani Gerbandi!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Dean Styles and Russell Pearce.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hunt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gerbandi as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Gerbandi gets caught flat footed, as Hunt shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (0) Gerbandi#SUB2#
Gerbandi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hunt stopping the sweep attempt from Gerbandi.
Gerbandi is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerbandi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Gerbandi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB2#
Gerbandi is looking for a triangle here but Hunt uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (5) vs (0) Gerbandi#SUB#
Hunt wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gerbandi, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt is looking to take a break and control but Gerbandi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Hunt thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hunt advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hunt (7) vs (0) Gerbandi#T2#
Gerbandi is squirming around, avoiding Hunt's attempts to control the action.
Gerbandi tries to hold on but Hunt pushes him away.
Gerbandi is squirming around, avoiding Hunt's attempts to control the action.
Hunt mounts Gerbandi! Really nice guard pass there!
Hunt looking to control but Gerbandi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gerbandi tries to reverse the position but Hunt maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Gerbandi bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (7) vs (2) Gerbandi
Hunt pulls Gerbandi in to control the position.
Gerbandi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gerbandi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gerbandi preventing the sweep.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Hunt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gerbandi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Hunt looking for a guillotine here but Gerbandi defends easily.
#T4##SUB#
Hunt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hunt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gerbandi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Hunt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T5#
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Gerbandi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunt is keeping the position for now.
Gerbandi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hunt pulls Gerbandi in close to his closed guard and prevents Gerbandi from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gerbandi sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T6#
Gerbandi pushes down on Hunt's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hunt is looking for a sweep. Gerbandi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hunt is staying active underneath Gerbandi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gerbandi is looking to advance position but Hunt won't allow it.
Gerbandi prevents Hunt from improving his position.
Gerbandi wants to control but Hunt is keeping him busy. #T7#
Hunt won't allow Gerbandi to pass to mount.
Gerbandi wants to control but Hunt is keeping him busy.
Hunt trying to control from the bottom.
Hunt is pressing down on Gerbandi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Gerbandi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hunt is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hunt has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (9) vs (2) Gerbandi
Hunt looking to pass the guard.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Gerbandi keeps moving.
Gerbandi is adopting a defensive guard.#T8#
Gerbandi looking to control.
Gerbandi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Gerbandi has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Hunt doesn't defend quickly enough and Gerbandi has managed to lock this one up! Can Hunt escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Gerbandi on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dani Gerbandi!
Our winner, Dani Gerbandi, 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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Event:
SSG 291 McCain vs Johnson
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Sea Snake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 7 losses; Cole Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Chad Campbell and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Hunt shoots in and bounces Snake off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snake (0) vs (2) Hunt
Hunt advances to half guard.
Snake trying to control but Hunt postures up.
Hunt content to control rather than advance.
Snake trying to control but Hunt postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hunt is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Snake wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy.
#T1#
Snake is trying is best to control the position here.
Snake trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Hunt manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (0) vs (5) Hunt
Snake regains half guard.
Snake won't allow Hunt to pass to mount.
Hunt perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hunt is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Snake is just riding it out for now. Hunt eventually gives up the hold.
Snake is doing well to control the position and prevent Hunt from advancing to side control.#T2#
Hunt not doing much here.
Hunt trying to control from half guard but Snake is working away.
Snake is holding on to half guard well.
Hunt is thwarting Snake's attempts to control the position.#T3##SUB2#
Hunt is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Snake controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Snake tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Hunt has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (0) vs (8) Hunt
Snake gets back to half guard.
Hunt is thwarting Snake's attempts to control the position.
Hunt trying to control the action but Snake is working from the bottom. #T4#
Snake trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Hunt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hunt stalling.
Snake wants to improve his position but Hunt is controlling well.
Snake is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hunt's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hunt's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Snake (4) vs (8) Hunt#T5#
Snake has the hooks in. Hunt is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Hunt is keeping busy.
Hunt tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Snake will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Snake wants to control the pace but Hunt is squirming around nicely.
Snake controlling his opponent.
Snake is trying to control here but Hunt has managed to regain half guard.
Hunt is looking for a sweep. Snake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hunt is looking to control Snake's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hunt avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Hunt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Snake keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T6#
Snake passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hunt! Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (7) vs (8) Hunt
Snake sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Snake can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hunt is looking to escape.
Snake 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 is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T7#
Snake tries to control but Hunt wriggling away.
Snake is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hunt is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hunt gets back to half guard.
Hunt won't allow Snake to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snake perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Snake seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hunt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hunt is looking for a sweep. Snake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Snake is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hunt is just riding it out for now. Snake eventually gives up the hold.
Hunt wants to control but Snake is keeping busy.
#T8#
Hunt keeping hold of Snake's head, controlling as best he can.
Snake wants to take a breather but Hunt is having none of it.
Hunt trying to control but Snake postures up.
Hunt wants to improve his position but Snake is controlling well.
#SUB#
Snake is working for a kimura here but Hunt manages to reverse the position and he's now in Snake's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snake (7) vs (10) Hunt#T9#
Hunt trying to control but Snake is working from the bottom.
Hunt controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Snake keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Snake working a defensive guard but Hunt passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Hunt is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Snake doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hunt.
Snake trying to control here.
#T10#
Hunt moves into full mount! Snake won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (7) vs (13) Hunt
Hunt tries to control but Snake wriggling away.
Snake tries to hold on but Hunt pushes him away.
Snake is trying desperately to improve position.
Hunt wants to control the pace but Snake is squirming around nicely.
Hunt avoids the attempt from Snake to control.#T11##SUB2#
Hunt is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Snake to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Snake shrugs it off.
Snake is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hunt controlling the position easily from mount.
Hunt trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Snake slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T12#
Snake wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hunt takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Snake is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Snake looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Snake is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hunt jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (7) vs (16) Hunt
Hunt wants to control but Snake is keeping him busy.
Hunt controls the position.#T13#
Snake is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hunt's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Snake is defending well.
Snake wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, if Hunt is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hunt trying to control the action but Snake is working from the bottom.
Snake is looking to control Hunt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Snake avoid being mounted?#T14#
Hunt content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Hunt is looking for a kimura but Snake is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hunt to get the leverage.
Snake is trying to control but can't.
Hunt is trying to control. Snake wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Hunt is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Snake defends it well.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but Snake defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt wins on points by 16 to 7.
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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Event:
SSG 286 Bar vs Hlervu
Date: Mar 31, 2024 |
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 14 wins and 7 losses; Cole Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 15 losses; Whole Nutz!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Hunt closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nutz quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (0) Nutz
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hunt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hunt content to control rather than advance.
Nutz wants to improve his position but Hunt is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt is taking a breather. Nutz says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T1##SUB#
Hunt looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hunt stalling.
Nutz tries to get to full guard but Hunt has control of the leg. #T2#
Nutz wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy.
Hunt is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nutz tries to get to full guard but Hunt has control of the leg.
Hunt works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (5) vs (0) Nutz
Hunt trying to control but Nutz is having none of it.
Hunt prevents Nutz from getting the reversal.#T3#
Hunt fails to move to back control.
Hunt sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Hunt wants to finish this one by submission but Nutz is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hunt.
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 to control but Nutz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4##SUB#
Hunt working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Hunt looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hunt'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.
Hunt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nutz is looking to escape. #SUB#
Hunt working for a guillotine from mount but Nutz is in no mood to give up. #T5#
Nutz is controlling an arm, preventing Hunt from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Hunt trying to control but Nutz is having none of it.
Nutz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T6#
Nutz is looking to improve his position but Hunt isn't that keen on the idea.
Nutz is still trying to improve position.
Hunt tries to control but Nutz wriggling away.
Hunt fails to move to back control.
Hunt controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Hunt working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T7#
Nutz tries to improve his position but instead Hunt has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hunt (8) vs (0) Nutz#SUB#
Hunt is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Nutz has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Hunt working for a choke but Nutz is defending well. #SUB#
Hunt looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Hunt working for the choke. #SUB#
Hunt looking for the choke but no joy. #T8#
Nutz can't escape the position.
Hunt is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB#
Hunt looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Hunt working for a choke but Nutz is defending well.
Hunt controlling well, preventing Nutz from escaping the position.
Nutz is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Hunt off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T9#
Nutz is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hunt.
#SUB#
Hunt is persistently looking for the submission but Nutz is defending it well.
#SUB#
Nutz is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Hunt gets his way!
Nutz trying to control the position but Hunt manages to sink in the hooks. #T10##SUB#
Hunt looking to break Nutz's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Nutz remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Hunt will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Hunt is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Nutz trying to control the hands but Hunt won't let him.
Hunt controlling from the back.#SUB#
Hunt is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Nutz has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T11#
Good control from Hunt.#SUB#
Hunt is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Hunt tightening his grip on Nutz, looking for the choke.
Hunt trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T12#
Hunt biding his time, looking for the opening.
Nutz rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Nutz trying to control but Hunt postures up.
Hunt tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nutz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T13##SUB#
Nutz is defending against the submission attempts here by Hunt.
Nutz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hunt tries to free his leg and advance position but Nutz is retaining full guard.
Nutz keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Hunt stopping the sweep attempt from Nutz.#T14#
Hunt showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Nutz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nutz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hunt controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hunt might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nutz has his hands on Hunt's head, controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
An out of breath Cole Hunt thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Whole Nutz spoke after the fight, saying 'Death be to you all. '. |
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Event:
SSG 284 Macker vs Sova
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Ferdinand Lascombe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 7 losses; Cole Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hunt. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lascombe (0) vs (4) Hunt
Lascombe is trying to control Hunt's posture but Hunt avoids it.
Lascombe tries to bench press Hunt off him but Hunt keeps the position.
A lull in the action here.#SUB2#
Hunt thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hunt is trying to get an arm triangle but Lascombe is defending well. #SUB2#
Hunt tries for a kimura but Lascombe is defending well. #T1#
Lascombe is looking for a sweep.
Hunt controls the position from side control.
Hunt trying to control the action but Lascombe is working from the bottom.
Lascombe is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hunt off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lascombe (4) vs (4) Hunt#SUB#
Lascombe looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Lascombe is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hunt defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T2##SUB#
Lascombe is persistently looking for the submission but Hunt is defending it well.
Lascombe doesn't have the hooks in and Hunt manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lascombe (4) vs (6) Hunt
Hunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lascombe swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Lascombe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hunt is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Lascombe has his foot on Hunt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hunt works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Lascombe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hunt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Hunt wants to control from the top but Lascombe keeps moving.
Lascombe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hunt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hunt tries to free his leg and advance position but Lascombe is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Lascombe keeps moving.
Lascombe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunt is one step ahead there. #T4##SUB#
Lascombe working for a triangle but Hunt defends it easily.
#SUB#
Lascombe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hunt is aware though and is defending well.
Hunt content to stall in guard here.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Lascombe is keeping the position.
Lascombe looking for a sweep. Not yet Lascombe, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt stands and throws Lascombe's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lascombe (4) vs (9) Hunt#T5#
Lascombe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hunt wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lascombe is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hunt off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lascombe (8) vs (9) Hunt#SUB#
Lascombe working for the choke. #SUB#
Lascombe is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Hunt has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Hunt turns into Lascombe and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lascombe (8) vs (11) Hunt
Hunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lascombe is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Lascombe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Lascombe keeps moving.
Hunt slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lascombe (8) vs (14) Hunt#T6#
Lascombe sneaks back into half guard.
Hunt trying to control from half guard but Lascombe is working away. #SUB2#
Hunt is trying for a kimura here. Lascombe looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Hunt wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cole Hunt!
An out of breath Cole 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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Event:
SSG 275 Standish vs Hall
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Wesley Carrington! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 7 losses; Cole Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Hunt shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Carrington (0) vs (2) Hunt
Carrington's coaches at The Scrap Squad have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Carrington wants to improve his position but Hunt is controlling well.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Carrington is defending well. #SUB2#
Hunt wants to work for an arm triangle but Carrington is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Hunt is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Carrington sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Carrington is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hunt pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Carrington is defending well. #SUB#
Carrington actively working from the bottom here.#T1##SUB2#
Hunt is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Carrington defends it well. #SUB#
Carrington looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Carrington wants to get back to full guard.
Carrington is not content to let Hunt control the position.
Carrington wants to get back to full guard.
Carrington is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Hunt is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Carrington sees it coming and defends easily.#T2##SUB2#
Carrington is defending against the submission attempts here by Hunt.
Hunt prevents Carrington from improving his position.
Carrington tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Hunt has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Carrington (0) vs (5) Hunt
Hunt controlling from mount. #T3#
Carrington slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hunt is taking a breather. Carrington says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Hunt is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Carrington defends it well.
Carrington is pressing down on Hunt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Carrington is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Carrington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carrington is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Carrington controlling Hunt's posture. #SUB#
Carrington escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hunt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Carrington is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Carrington keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully. #T5#
Hunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carrington swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Carrington working a defensive guard but Hunt passes into half guard.
Hunt prevents Carrington from improving his position.
Hunt has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Carrington (0) vs (8) Hunt
Carrington keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Hunt looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Carrington wants to hold on but Hunt pushes him away.#T6#
Hunt looking to control but Carrington is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hunt controlling the pace for now.
Carrington is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Carrington defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hunt.
Hunt sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Hunt has control of Carrington's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Carrington regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Hunt trying to control but Carrington is having none of it. #T7#
Hunt prevents Carrington from getting the reversal.
Carrington is squirming around, avoiding Hunt's attempts to control the action.
Hunt wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Hunt controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carrington is squirming around, avoiding Hunt's attempts to control the action. #T8#
Carrington working to try and regain half guard.
Hunt avoids the attempt from Carrington to control.
Carrington is squirming around, avoiding Hunt's attempts to control the action.
Carrington bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carrington (2) vs (8) Hunt
Carrington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9#
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Carrington from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Hunt looking for a guillotine here but Carrington defends easily.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Carrington from controlling successfully.
Carrington looking to sit in guard and control but Hunt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carrington (2) vs (10) Hunt
Hunt wants to control from the top but Carrington keeps moving. #T10##SUB#
Carrington throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Carrington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carrington pulls Hunt in close to prevent any damage.
Carrington will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Carrington looking for a sweep. Not yet Carrington, not yet. #SUB#
Carrington is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hunt defends well.
Hunt pushes down on Carrington's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T11##SUB2#
Hunt is trying to work for a kimura but Carrington is defending well.
Carrington tries to get to full guard but Hunt has control of the leg.
Hunt looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hunt wants to free his trapped foot but Carrington is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hunt wants to control but Carrington is keeping him busy.
Carrington tries to roll over but Hunt keeps him under control.#T12##SUB2#
Hunt seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Carrington has recovered full guard. #SUB#
Hunt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Carrington has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hunt has managed to get both his arms back between Carrington's legs - danger averted.
Hunt trying to control but Carrington is working from the bottom.
Carrington looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunt is one step ahead there.
Carrington is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hunt preventing the sweep. #T13#
Carrington is trying to keep Hunt in close.
Carrington keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Hunt engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hunt passes Carrington's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hunt performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T14##SUB#
Carrington looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hunt prevents Carrington from improving his position.#SUB2#
Hunt is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Carrington has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hunt is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt wins on points by 10 to 2.
A relieved looking Cole Hunt thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 267 Doe vs Hlervu
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
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 11 wins and 7 losses; Cole Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 4 losses; Raja Silalahi!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hunt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hunt darts in looking for a takedown but Silalahi gets double underhooks and turns Hunt into the cage. #TD2#
Silalahi turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hunt (0) vs (4) Silalahi
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silalahi trying to control the position but Hunt is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt is looking to reverse the position.
A lull in the action here as Silalahi stalls from top position.#T1#
Hunt is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Silalahi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hunt has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Silalahi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hunt rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Silalahi's guard! Nice work there by Hunt! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (4) Silalahi
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Silalahi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt stopping the sweep attempt from Silalahi.#T2##SUB2#
Hunt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hunt looking to pass the guard.
Hunt looking to sit in guard and control but Silalahi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (6) Silalahi
Silalahi wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving. #SUB#
Hunt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Silalahi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunt swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silalahi 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.
Silalahi passes Hunt's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Silalahi in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Silalahi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hunt is refusing to be controlled, as Silalahi sits in half guard. #T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Silalahi is looking for a kimura here.
Silalahi not doing much here.
Silalahi trying to control the action but Hunt is working from the bottom. #T5#
Silalahi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hunt knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Silalahi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hunt keeps working.
Silalahi slows the pace down in half guard.
Hunt wants to improve his position but Silalahi is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Silalahi in particular looking to stall.
Hunt might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T6#
Silalahi wants to control but Hunt is keeping him busy.
Hunt trying to control here.
Silalahi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hunt! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (2) vs (9) Silalahi
Silalahi wants to control the action but instead Hunt gets a body lock and reverses into Silalahi's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (4) vs (9) Silalahi
Silalahi is trying to control the position but Hunt postures up. #T7#
Silalahi wants to sweep but no luck.
Silalahi trying to keep a closed guard but Hunt is proving a slippery customer.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Silalahi keeps moving.
Hunt tries to free his leg and advance position but Silalahi is retaining full guard.
Silalahi working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Silalahi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hunt defends well.
Silalahi is trying to keep Hunt in close.
#T8#
Silalahi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunt is one step ahead there.
Hunt postures up.
Hunt trying to control but Silalahi is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Silalahi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Silalahi managing to control the position.
Silalahi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T9#
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Silalahi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Silalahi holds on and takes a little breather.
Hunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silalahi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silalahi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Silalahi has an active guard here but Hunt has managed to pass into half guard.
Silalahi is trying to control but can't.
#T10##SUB2#
Silalahi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hunt pulls his head out easily.
Silalahi is trying to control but can't.
Silalahi gets back to full guard.
Hunt postures up.
Silalahi looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Hunt drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hunt jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Silalahi trying to control the position.
#T11#
Silalahi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Silalahi keeping full guard, as Hunt tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt stands and throws Silalahi's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (7) vs (9) Silalahi#SUB#
Hunt is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Silalahi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hunt working away.
Silalahi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hunt wants to take a breather but Silalahi is having none of it.
Silalahi wants to get back to full guard.#T12#
Hunt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Hunt is trying to work for a kimura but Silalahi is defending well.
Silalahi wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Silalahi wants to get back to full guard.
Silalahi is staying active underneath Hunt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silalahi manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T13#
Silalahi is looking to sweep but instead, Hunt has passed into half guard.
Silalahi trying to hold on to Hunt's head to control him but Hunt postures up.
Hunt works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (10) vs (9) Silalahi
Silalahi prevents Hunt from taking his back.
Hunt moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Hunt (13) vs (9) Silalahi
Hunt is hanging on to Silalahi's back as he tries to escape.
Silalahi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T14#
Hunt fails to advance to Silalahi's back.
Silalahi is working to get back to half guard.
Silalahi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hunt content to control rather than advance.
Silalahi is not content to let Hunt control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunt is thwarting Silalahi's attempts to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt takes the fight on points by 13 to 9.
An out of breath Cole 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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Event:
SSG 258 Grandall vs Hunt
Date: Jan 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 5 losses; Billy Grandall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Cole Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Grandall closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hunt quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grandall (2) vs (0) Hunt
Grandall looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hunt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Grandall is working away from the top position though.
Hunt wants to get back to full guard.
Grandall is looking to advance position but Hunt won't allow it. #SUB#
Grandall is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hunt defends it well.
Grandall tries to pass to full mount but Hunt defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grandall is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt is staying active underneath Grandall, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Hunt trying to control but Grandall postures up.
Grandall is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Hunt wants to sweep here but Grandall controlling him for the moment.
Grandall trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Grandall sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Hunt doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Grandall paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Hunt - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Cole Hunt!
Cole Hunt decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 246 Bar vs Doe
Date: Dec 24, 2023 |
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 10 wins and 6 losses; Cole Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 10 losses; Tyrion Slamister!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hunt dives in and grabs Slamister's left leg, looking for a takedown. Slamister pushes down on Hunt's head and hops out.
Slamister changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hunt will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Slamister with the counter takedown but Hunt avoids it easily.
Slamister keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Slamister drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hunt defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cole Hunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Hunt gets a double leg takedown into Slamister's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (0) Slamister
Hunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slamister swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Slamister looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slamister trying to control the position here.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Slamister is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Hunt is really struggling to control Slamister but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Slamister bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hunt's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (2) Slamister
Hunt looking to control.
Hunt will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Slamister not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Slamister from controlling successfully.
Slamister pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunt is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Slamister stopping the sweep attempt from Hunt.
Slamister pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunt is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Hunt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Slamister is aware though and is defending well.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Slamister from controlling successfully.
Slamister controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hunt can't keep his opponent in guard - Slamister advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Slamister wants to pass to mount but Hunt is defending the position.
Hunt is not content to let Slamister control the position.#SUB2#
Slamister is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slamister looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Slamister is still trying to improve position.
Hunt is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Hunt is defending against the submission attempts here by Slamister.
#T5#
Slamister performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
It looks like Slamister might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Hunt won't allow Slamister to pass to mount.
Slamister seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hunt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hunt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hunt.
Slamister must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T6#
Slamister trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slamister is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Slamister looking to pass the guard.
Hunt pulls Slamister in close to prevent any damage.
Slamister trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hunt can't keep his opponent in guard - Slamister advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T7##SUB2#
Slamister is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hunt sees it coming and defends easily.
Hunt is not content to let Slamister control the position.
Hunt tries to roll over but Slamister keeps him under control.
Hunt is controlling Slamister's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Slamister 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 (2) vs (5) Slamister#SUB2#
Slamister 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: Hunt (4) vs (5) Slamister
Hunt trying to control but Slamister is working from the bottom. #T8#
Slamister seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Slamister keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Slamister keeping full guard, as Hunt tries to pass.
Hunt looking to sit in guard and control but Slamister gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (4) vs (7) Slamister
Slamister postures up.
#T9#
Slamister is fighting to break Hunt's control of his arms but Hunt is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Slamister trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Slamister passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (4) vs (10) Slamister
Hunt can't do much from the bottom here.
Slamister trying to control the position but Hunt is working away.
Hunt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Slamister wants to control but Hunt is keeping him busy. #T10#
Slamister tries to move to mount but Hunt blocks the move with his legs.
Slamister trying to control the position but Hunt is working away. #SUB2#
Slamister is trying to get an arm triangle but Hunt is defending well.
Slamister is looking to take a break and control but Hunt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Slamister working away.#SUB2#
Slamister tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Slamister has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hunt can't do much from the bottom here. #T11#
Slamister tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hunt is not content to let Slamister control the position.
Slamister is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hunt's shoulder. That is not cool.
Hunt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hunt sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T12#
Slamister wants to pass to mount but Hunt is defending the position.
Hunt is trying to get back to full guard.
Slamister tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hunt knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Slamister wants to work for an arm triangle but Hunt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Slamister is trying to work for a kimura but Hunt is defending well.
Hunt is looking for a sweep. Slamister is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T13##SUB2#
Slamister is looking for a kimura here.
Slamister is just content to waste time from the top position. Hunt takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Slamister trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Slamister advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (4) vs (13) Slamister#SUB2#
Slamister goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hunt has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Slamister but great work by Hunt. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hunt (8) vs (13) Slamister#T14##SUB#
Hunt tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hunt passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Slamister! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hunt (10) vs (13) Slamister
Slamister tries to lock up and control but Hunt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Hunt is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Slamister has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Slamister! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (10) vs (15) Slamister
Slamister trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slamister is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Slamister wins on points by 15 to 10. |
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Event:
SSG 238 Berendas vs De Rossi
Date: Dec 10, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Max Wahlstroem! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Cole Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Hunt gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wahlstroem (0) vs (2) Hunt#SUB#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Wahlstroem is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hunt pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Hunt is trying to work for a kimura but Wahlstroem is defending well.
Hunt is thwarting Wahlstroem's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt is looking to take a break and control but Wahlstroem is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wahlstroem is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Hunt is trying to control the action in half guard but Wahlstroem is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wahlstroem has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hunt is working away from the top position though.
Wahlstroem is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hunt's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hunt's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wahlstroem (4) vs (2) Hunt
Hunt trying to control the hands but Wahlstroem breaks the grip. #SUB#
Wahlstroem looking for the RNC.
Will Wahlstroem go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
Hunt defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wahlstroem (4) vs (4) Hunt
Hunt 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. #T2#
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Wahlstroem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Wahlstroem is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hunt defends well.#SUB#
Wahlstroem has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hunt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hunt trying to control but Wahlstroem is working from the bottom.
Hunt is stalling in the full guard.
Wahlstroem is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3##SUB#
Wahlstroem throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Wahlstroem has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hunt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Wahlstroem is keeping the position.
Wahlstroem keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Hunt might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wahlstroem haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Wahlstroem controls Hunt momentarily but Hunt frees himself. #T4#
Hunt looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Hunt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wahlstroem has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hunt has managed to get both his arms back between Wahlstroem's legs - danger averted.
Wahlstroem will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Wahlstroem is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hunt stands and throws Wahlstroem's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wahlstroem (4) vs (7) Hunt
Hunt is looking to take a break and control but Wahlstroem is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hunt is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wahlstroem has escaped the position, nice work there. #T5#
Wahlstroem tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hunt wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wahlstroem is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Hunt is looking for a kimura but Wahlstroem is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hunt to get the leverage. #SUB#
Wahlstroem is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hunt pulls his head out easily.
Wahlstroem is not content to let Hunt control the position.#SUB#
Wahlstroem actively working from the bottom here.
Hunt is keen to just control but Wahlstroem is a slippery customer.
Hunt keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T6#
Wahlstroem wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy.
Hunt is looking to take a break and control but Wahlstroem is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wahlstroem gets back to full guard.
Hunt advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Wahlstroem (4) vs (10) Hunt
Wahlstroem is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Hunt tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hunt has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wahlstroem is trying to improve his position.
Wahlstroem gets back to half guard.#T7##SUB#
Wahlstroem actively working from the bottom here.
Hunt controlling the action here.
Wahlstroem is trying to maintain the position but Hunt is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Hunt is working for a submission of some sort.
Hunt looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T8#
Hunt trying to control from half guard but Wahlstroem is working away.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but Wahlstroem defending well.
Wahlstroem tries to get to full guard but Hunt has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Hunt is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Wahlstroem looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hunt is thwarting Wahlstroem's attempts to control the position.
Hunt is keen to just control but Wahlstroem is a slippery customer.#T9##SUB2#
Hunt in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Wahlstroem tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Hunt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cole Hunt!
After winning the bout, Cole Hunt thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 232 Elvul vs Solo
Date: Nov 26, 2023 |
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 10 losses; Melinos Jargon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Cole Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Alyssa Summers and Jonathan Paton.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Hunt drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jargon (0) vs (4) Hunt
Jargon is looking for a sweep.
Hunt working away.#SUB2#
Hunt is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jargon has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hunt working away.
Jargon is looking for a sweep.
Jargon is not content to let Hunt control the position.
Jargon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Jargon sneaks back into half guard.
Hunt content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt is trying to control the action in half guard but Jargon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hunt is thwarting Jargon's attempts to control the position.
Hunt slows the pace down in half guard.
Hunt prevents Jargon from improving his position.#T2#
Jargon is working hard here to advance position.
Hunt wants to take a breather but Jargon is having none of it.
Jargon tries to get to full guard but Hunt has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt wants to pass to mount but Jargon is defending the position.
Hunt controlling the action here.
Jargon manages to get to full guard.
Jargon being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Jargon keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Jargon wants to improve his position but instead Hunt has moved into half guard.
Hunt wants to free his trapped foot but Jargon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jargon is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Hunt is trying for a kimura here. Jargon looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Hunt wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). 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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Event:
SSG 228 Hunt vs Kersikov
Date: Nov 12, 2023 |
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 7 wins and 6 losses; Cole Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Raja Silalahi!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Silalahi stuffs the takedown attempt from Hunt. Hunt gets slowly back to his feet.
Hunt dives in and grabs Silalahi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Silalahi pushes down on Hunt's head and hops out.#TD2#
Silalahi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunt (0) vs (2) Silalahi
Hunt is trying to get back to full guard.
Silalahi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hunt manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hunt working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silalahi sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Silalahi wants to pass the guard but Hunt is keeping the position.
Silalahi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Silalahi from controlling successfully.
Hunt trying to keep a closed guard but Silalahi is proving a slippery customer.
Hunt is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
Silalahi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silalahi keeps trying to improve his position.
Silalahi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hunt keeping full guard, as Silalahi tries to pass.
Silalahi won't allow Hunt to sweep him here. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hunt working a defensive guard here.
Silalahi preventing the sweep.
Silalahi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunt swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Silalahi content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Hunt has locked up a guillotine! Hunt's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Silalahi is holding on here and Hunt must be using up a lot of energy. Silalahi has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Hunt gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Cole Hunt!
A victorious Cole Hunt thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSG 220 Hall vs Orion
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
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 7 wins and 5 losses; Cole Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 15 losses; Dani Gerbandi!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Russell Pearce and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hunt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gerbandi pinned against the cage. Gerbandi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gerbandi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Gerbandi has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Gerbandi pulls guard successfully.
Hunt controlling from the top position.
Gerbandi is looking to sweep but instead, Hunt has passed into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt trying to control from half guard but Gerbandi is working away.
Gerbandi is trying to maintain the position but Hunt is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Gerbandi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gerbandi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gerbandi keeping full guard, as Hunt tries to pass.
Hunt postures up.
Gerbandi 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 (0) vs (2) Gerbandi
Gerbandi wants to pass the guard but Hunt is defending well.
Gerbandi is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Gerbandi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hunt sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
Hunt trying to hold on to Gerbandi's head to control him but Gerbandi postures up.
#SUB#
Hunt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gerbandi is trying to control. Hunt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gerbandi performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Hunt wants to control but Gerbandi is keeping busy.
Gerbandi trying to pass the guard but Hunt defending well.
Hunt is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Gerbandi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hunt defends it well.
Gerbandi trying to mount his opponent but Hunt defends it. #T4#
Gerbandi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gerbandi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (0) vs (5) Gerbandi
Gerbandi tries to control but Hunt wriggling away. #SUB2#
Gerbandi is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hunt is surviving well by controlling Gerbandi's body position as best he can.
Gerbandi wants to control the pace but Hunt is squirming around nicely.
Gerbandi wants to take his opponent's back but Hunt doesn't allow it. #T5#
Gerbandi controlling the pace for now.
It looks like Gerbandi might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Gerbandi moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Hunt (0) vs (8) Gerbandi
Hunt wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Gerbandi looking for the RNC.
Hunt is in bad spot here.
#T6##SUB2#
Gerbandi is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Hunt knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Hunt for a finish. #SUB2#
Gerbandi working for the choke.
Hunt tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gerbandi controlling from mount.
Gerbandi wants to take Hunt's back but he can't do it this time.
Gerbandi trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T7#
Hunt wants to control but Gerbandi is having none of it.
Hunt might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hunt can't escape the position.
Hunt wants to control but Gerbandi is having none of it.
Hunt tries to reverse the position but Gerbandi maintains control.
Gerbandi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Gerbandi is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hunt to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hunt shrugs it off. #T8#
Gerbandi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hunt is squirming around, avoiding Gerbandi's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gerbandi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hunt tries to lock up and control but Gerbandi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gerbandi controlling the pace for now.
Gerbandi tries to control but Hunt wriggling away. #T9#
Gerbandi prevents Hunt from getting the reversal.
Hunt has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Gerbandi's lack of action.
Hunt is staying active underneath Gerbandi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gerbandi is thwarting Hunt's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Gerbandi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hunt is just riding it out for now. Gerbandi eventually gives up the hold. #T10#
Gerbandi is looking to pass Hunt's guard but actually Hunt recovers to full guard.
Gerbandi looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T11#
Hunt working a defensive guard here.
Hunt looking for a sweep. Not yet Hunt, not yet.
Gerbandi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gerbandi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hunt wants to sweep but no luck. #T12#
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully.
Gerbandi looking to pass the guard.
Gerbandi 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.
Let's hope that Gerbandi has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T13#
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Hunt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving. #T14#
Gerbandi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (0) vs (11) Gerbandi
Gerbandi wants to control but Hunt is keeping him busy.
Hunt is letting Gerbandi control him for a moment.
Hunt is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gerbandi working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerbandi wins on points by 11 to 0.
Dani Gerbandi 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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Event:
SSG 210 Kersikov vs Ibrahim
Date: Oct 08, 2023 |
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 7 wins and 4 losses; Cole Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 12 losses; Raymond Gascon!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Gascon throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hunt tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gascon is in Hunt's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunt (0) vs (2) Gascon
Hunt wants to sweep here but Gascon controlling him for the moment.
Hunt can't keep his opponent in guard - Gascon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gascon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gascon prevents Hunt from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gascon trying to control from half guard but Hunt is working away.
Gascon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Hunt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Gascon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hunt wants to get back to full guard.
Gascon is keen to just control but Hunt is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Gascon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hunt doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gascon.
Hunt is concentrating on defense, preventing Gascon from advancing position.
Gascon is keen to just control but Hunt is a slippery customer.
Hunt wants to improve his position but Gascon is controlling well.
Hunt is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Gascon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hunt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gascon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gascon is trying to control the action in half guard but Hunt is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gascon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Gascon is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gascon is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T3#
Gascon wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Gascon controls from within his opponent's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hunt is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (2) Gascon
Hunt slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gascon is trying to keep Hunt in close.
Gascon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hunt's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (4) Gascon#T4#
Gascon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gascon wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Gascon looking to sit in guard and control but Hunt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (4) vs (4) Gascon
Gascon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Gascon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gascon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gascon trying to keep a closed guard but Hunt is proving a slippery customer.
Hunt showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hunt looking to pass the guard. #T5#
Gascon wants to sweep but no luck.
Hunt is pushing down on Gascon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gascon is fighting to maintain full guard but Hunt has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Hunt looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hunt wants to control but Gascon is keeping him busy.
Gascon is looking for a sweep. Hunt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Gascon is defending against the submission attempts here by Hunt.
Gascon tries to get to full guard but Hunt has control of the leg.
Gascon 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 is thwarting Gascon's attempts to control the position.
Gascon is looking for a sweep. Hunt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T6#
Hunt is trying to control the action in half guard but Gascon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hunt stalling.
Gascon wants to improve his position but Hunt is controlling well.
Gascon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gascon.
Gascon looking to control.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Gascon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gascon trying to keep a closed guard but Hunt is proving a slippery customer.
Gascon keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Gascon controls Hunt momentarily but Hunt frees himself.
Hunt looking to pass the guard.
Hunt postures up.
#T7#
Gascon keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Gascon is pulling down on Hunt's head. It's preventing any offense from Hunt, at least for the moment.
Gascon keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Gascon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hunt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hunt showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hunt trying to control but Gascon is working from the bottom.
Gascon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hunt works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Gascon is defending well.
Gascon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Hunt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T8#
Gascon is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Hunt is trying to work for a kimura but Gascon is defending well.
#SUB#
Hunt is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gascon wants to get back to full guard.
Gascon manages to get to full guard.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Gascon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Gascon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (4) vs (6) Gascon
Gascon wants to pass the guard but Hunt is keeping the position.
Gascon is still trying to improve position.
Gascon 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.
Gascon won't allow Hunt to sweep him here.
Gascon wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Gascon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hunt's guard. #T10#
Gascon is thwarting Hunt's attempts to control the position.
Gascon controlling the pace.
Gascon works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (4) vs (9) Gascon
Hunt has given up his back. Will we see Gascon going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Hunt (4) vs (12) Gascon
Hunt trying to control the hands but Gascon breaks the grip.
Hunt rolls, trying to escape but Gascon keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Gascon looking for the choke from the back.
Gascon controlling well, preventing Hunt from escaping the position.
#T11#
Gascon is not going to allow Hunt to sit and survive in this position.
Hunt looking very determined here, making life difficult for Gascon.
Hunt might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Hunt defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gascon's arms.
Hunt staying busy and making it hard for Gascon to control. #SUB2#
Gascon working for a choke but Hunt reverses nicely into Gascon 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (6) vs (12) Gascon
Hunt tries to free his leg and advance position but Gascon is retaining full guard.
Gascon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hunt is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Gascon keeps moving. #T12#
Hunt tries to free his leg and advance position but Gascon is retaining full guard.
Hunt stopping the sweep attempt from Gascon.
Hunt passes into half guard. #SUB#
Hunt is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gascon is looking for a sweep. Hunt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Hunt is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gascon is looking for a sweep. Hunt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gascon is trying to control but can't.
Gascon is looking for a sweep. Hunt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gascon keeps trying to improve his position.
Hunt seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gascon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T13#
Gascon is trying to maintain the position but Hunt is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Hunt is working for a submission of some sort.
Gascon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gascon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Hunt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gascon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hunt has managed to get both his arms back between Gascon's legs - danger averted.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Gascon keeps moving. #SUB2#
Gascon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T14##SUB2#
Gascon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gascon looks winded!
Hunt trying to control but Gascon is working from the bottom.
Gascon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunt is one step ahead there.
Hunt 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.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Gascon keeps moving.
Hunt works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gascon wants to improve his position but Hunt is controlling well.
Gascon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hunt is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gascon wins on points by 12 to 6. |
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Event:
SSG 201 Erwin vs Macker
Date: Sep 17, 2023 |
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 6 wins and 4 losses; Cole Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Whole Nutz!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hunt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nutz defends it nicely.#CL#
Hunt gets a clinch.
Hunt fails to pull guard.
#TD2#
Nutz gets control of Hunt's arms and successfully pulls guard. Nutz will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Nutz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nutz is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (0) vs (2) Nutz
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hunt 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! Nutz rolls with it to try and escape but Hunt cranks on the arm and Nutz is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cole Hunt!
An out of breath Cole Hunt thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Whole Nutz spoke after the fight, saying 'Death be to you all. '. |
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Event:
SSG 190 Ottke vs Shalit
Date: Aug 27, 2023 |
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 5 wins and 4 losses; Cole Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Marcelo Castro!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Castro moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Castro has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hunt clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hunt (0) vs (4) Castro
Hunt is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Hunt defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Castro's arms.
Castro keeps control of the position as Hunt tries to break free.
Castro doesn't have the hooks in and Hunt manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (4) Castro
Castro wants to sweep but no luck.
Our spies down at at Alpha Brasil inform us that Castro has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Castro is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Hunt seems to be looking for submissions.
Castro is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Hunt trying to pass the guard but Castro defending well. #SUB#
Hunt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hunt wants to work for an arm triangle but Castro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Hunt is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Castro defends it well.
Castro desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Castro trying to control here.
#T2#
Hunt wants to free his trapped foot but Castro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Castro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Castro keeping control of the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The fighters are battling for position here. Castro manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hunt passes Castro's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Hunt seems to be working for a kimura but Castro defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Hunt is working for a kimura but Castro is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3#
Castro controlling the position well.
Castro is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hunt jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (5) vs (4) Castro
Castro is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hunt is looking to take a break and control but Castro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Castro is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Hunt tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
Castro is trying to control Hunt's posture but Hunt avoids it.
Castro is looking to reverse the position.
Hunt trying to control the position but Castro is working away.
Hunt controls the position from side control.
Castro is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hunt off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hunt (5) vs (8) Castro
Hunt prevents Castro from getting a body triangle.
Castro trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Hunt doesn't escape. #T5#
Hunt tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Castro controlling the position easily from mount.
Hunt slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hunt wants to get back to full guard.
Castro is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hunt regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Hunt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Castro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Castro controlling from the top position. #T6##SUB#
Hunt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Castro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Castro stopping the sweep attempt from Hunt.
Castro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Castro's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Hunt looking for subs off his back but Castro has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hunt is pressing down on Castro's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T7##SUB#
Hunt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Castro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Hunt is tightening it up a little... Castro has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Castro reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Castro taps out! Nice BJJ there by Hunt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Cole Hunt!
Cole Hunt thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Marcelo Castro stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congrats to Him, he was the better fighter today'. |
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Event:
SSG 185 Johnson vs Ottke
Date: Aug 13, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Fabricio Werdum! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Cole Hunt!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Anthony Taglia and Columbo Gatti.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Hunt fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Werdum to the ground. Hunt is now in Werdum's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Werdum (0) vs (2) Hunt
Hunt controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Werdum will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Werdum is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Hunt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Werdum has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hunt has managed to get both his arms back between Werdum's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Werdum is looking for a triangle but Hunt pushes his legs off easily.
Hunt passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Werdum (0) vs (5) Hunt
Werdum is trying to get back to half guard.
Hunt controls the position from side control.
Hunt wants to control but Werdum is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Werdum is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Hunt is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Werdum has escaped the position, nice work there.
Werdum is trying to improve his position.#T1##SUB2#
Hunt is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Werdum is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Hunt working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Hunt is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Werdum knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Werdum tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Hunt looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Werdum is trying to improve his position.#T2##SUB2#
Hunt looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Werdum is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Hunt is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Werdum is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Werdum is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Hunt working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Hunt is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Werdum knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Hunt tries for a kimura but Werdum is defending well. #T3#
Werdum is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Hunt thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Hunt tries for a kimura but Werdum is defending well.
Werdum tries to buck Hunt off but Hunt is having none of it.#T4#
Hunt is looking to take a break and control but Werdum is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hunt is trying to get an arm triangle but Werdum is defending well.
Werdum is not content to let Hunt control the position.
Werdum tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hunt wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Werdum is not content to let Hunt control the position. #SUB2#
Hunt working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Werdum tries to bench press Hunt off him but Hunt keeps the position. #T5#
Werdum is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Hunt wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Werdum, who protects the arm well.
Hunt trying to control the position but Werdum is working away.
Hunt is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Werdum's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB2#
Hunt is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Werdum is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Werdum is looking to reverse the position.#T6##SUB2#
Hunt is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Werdum has escaped the position, nice work there.
Werdum manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hunt is trying to control. Werdum wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Hunt is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hunt trying to control from half guard but Werdum is working away. #SUB#
Werdum is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hunt pulls his head out easily.
Werdum moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hunt slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Hunt wants to work for an arm triangle but Werdum is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Hunt is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T7##SUB2#
Hunt seems to be working for a kimura but Werdum defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Hunt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Hunt is trying to work for a kimura but Werdum is defending well.
#SUB#
Werdum is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hunt pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Werdum looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Werdum is staying active underneath Hunt, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T8##SUB2#
Hunt is trying to work for a kimura but Werdum is defending well.
#SUB2#
Hunt is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Werdum defends it well. #SUB#
Werdum looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Werdum looking for submissions off his back.
Hunt passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Werdum (0) vs (8) Hunt
Werdum tries to improve position but can't.
Hunt trying to control the action but Werdum is working from the bottom. #T9#
Werdum sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hunt moves into full mount! Werdum won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Werdum (0) vs (11) Hunt
Werdum is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Hunt wants to finish this one by submission but Werdum is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hunt.
Werdum is squirming around, avoiding Hunt's attempts to control the action.
Hunt controlling the position easily from mount.
Werdum keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T10##SUB2#
Hunt looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Hunt trying to control but Werdum is having none of it.
Werdum regains half guard.#SUB#
Werdum looking for submissions off his back.
Hunt is pressing down on Werdum's thigh, looking to free his foot. Werdum is holding on for now. #T11#
Hunt stalling. #SUB#
Werdum actively working from the bottom here.
Hunt wants to free his trapped foot but Werdum is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Werdum looking for submissions off his back.
Hunt is trying to control. Werdum wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Werdum looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Werdum is breathing heavily.
Hunt wants to control but Werdum is keeping him busy.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but Werdum defending well. #T12##SUB2#
Hunt seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Hunt is working for a kimura but Werdum is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Werdum looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Hunt is working for a kimura but Werdum is defending it quite comfortably.
Werdum is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Werdum is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hunt pulls his head out easily.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but Werdum defending well. #T13##SUB#
Werdum looking for submissions off his back.
Hunt passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Werdum (0) vs (14) Hunt
Werdum is controlling an arm, preventing Hunt from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Werdum is looking to improve his position but Hunt isn't that keen on the idea.
Hunt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Werdum is looking to escape.
Werdum is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T14##SUB2#
Hunt is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Werdum is surviving well by controlling Hunt's body position as best he can.
Hunt trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Werdum really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hunt is trying to take his opponent's back.
#SUB2#
Hunt working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Hunt trying to control but Werdum is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Werdum is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hunt looking to control but Werdum is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Werdum is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt wins on points by 14 to 0.
An out of breath Cole 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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Event:
SSG 179 Snowstrinski vs Chai
Date: Jul 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Faster Adamz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Cole Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Adamz leaves Hunt with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Adamz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Adamz (2) vs (0) Hunt
Adamz stands and throws Hunt's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Adamz (5) vs (0) Hunt
Hunt sneaks back into half guard.
Adamz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hunt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Adamz is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Adamz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hunt is looking for a sweep. Adamz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Hunt holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Hunt is looking for a sweep. Adamz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hunt is still trying to improve position.
Hunt is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Adamz trying to pass the guard but Hunt defending well.
Hunt wants to control but Adamz is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Hunt looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Adamz seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hunt looking for subs from the bottom but Adamz mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Adamz (8) vs (0) Hunt#SUB#
Adamz is working for a guillotine from mount but Hunt frees his head quite easily.
#SUB#
Adamz 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: Adamz (8) vs (2) Hunt
Hunt trying to control but Adamz is working from the bottom.
Adamz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3##SUB#
Adamz has his foot on Hunt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hunt works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Adamz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hunt advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Adamz (8) vs (5) Hunt#SUB2#
Hunt thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adamz is looking to regain half guard here but Hunt keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Adamz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Adamz is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Hunt thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
Adamz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Adamz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hunt's best efforts.#SUB2#
Hunt is looking for a kimura but Adamz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hunt to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Hunt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt is thwarting Adamz's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Adamz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hunt pulls his head out easily.
Adamz wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Adamz wants to improve his position but Hunt is controlling well.
#T5##SUB2#
Hunt is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Adamz looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Hunt is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Adamz is just riding it out for now. Hunt eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Hunt wants to work for an arm triangle but Adamz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Hunt looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Hunt is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T6#
Hunt is looking to advance position but Adamz won't allow it.
Adamz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Adamz.
Hunt passes Adamz's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Adamz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hunt pulls his head out easily.
Adamz is staying active underneath Hunt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Adamz is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Adamz looking for submissions off his back.#T7##SUB2#
Hunt is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Hunt is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Adamz sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Hunt looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Hunt looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Hunt is looking for a kimura here.
#T8##SUB2#
Hunt is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Adamz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Hunt wants to work for an arm triangle but Adamz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but Adamz defending well. #SUB#
Adamz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T9##SUB#
Adamz looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Hunt pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Adamz (8) vs (8) Hunt#SUB2#
Hunt looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Adamz is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Hunt has hold of Adamz's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Adamz manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Hunt prevents Adamz from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Hunt looking to secure an arm triangle but Adamz defends it well.
Adamz sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Adamz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hunt pulls his head out easily. #T10#
Adamz is trying to get back to full guard.
Adamz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Hunt drops back looking for a leg! Adamz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Adamz manages to kick Hunt off! Hunt jumps back into Adamz's guard.
Hunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Adamz is keeping the position for now.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Adamz keeps moving. #SUB#
Adamz is looking for a triangle but Hunt pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Adamz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T11#
Hunt's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Adamz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Adamz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hunt trying to control but Adamz is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hunt drops back looking for a leg! Adamz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Adamz manages to kick Hunt off! Hunt jumps back into Adamz's guard.
Hunt forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Hunt is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hunt wants to control but Adamz is keeping him busy. #T12#
Adamz moves into full guard.
Hunt is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Adamz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hunt tries to free his leg and advance position but Adamz is retaining full guard.
Adamz looking for a sweep. Not yet Adamz, not yet. #SUB#
Adamz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Adamz keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully. #T13#
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Adamz is keeping the position.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Adamz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Adamz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hunt defends well.
Adamz keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Hunt is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Adamz is keeping the position.#T14##SUB#
Adamz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Adamz looking for a guillotine here but Hunt defends easily.
Hunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Adamz swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Adamz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hunt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hunt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Hunt drops back looking for a leg! Adamz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Adamz manages to kick Hunt off! Hunt jumps back into Adamz's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Adamz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hunt defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Hunt gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Hunt wins on points by 9 to 8.
Cole Hunt thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 177 Chai vs Kyng
Date: Jul 23, 2023 |
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 2 wins and 4 losses; Cole Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Enzo Gabriel Velasco!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Hunt gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hunt (4) vs (0) Velasco#SUB#
Hunt is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Velasco is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hunt trying to control the position but Velasco is working away. #SUB#
Hunt is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Velasco knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Velasco is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hunt off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hunt (4) vs (4) Velasco
Hunt looking very determined here, making life difficult for Velasco.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hunt is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Velasco gets his way!
Velasco is looking to control Hunt but Hunt is wriggling around and keeping busy.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Velasco has eaten all the pies!#T1#
Velasco keeps control of the position as Hunt tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Velasco has got his arm under Hunt's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Hunt has spun round into Velasco's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (6) vs (4) Velasco
Hunt won't allow Velasco to sweep him here. #SUB#
Hunt drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hunt jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Velasco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Velasco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Velasco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunt is one step ahead there. #T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Velasco wants to hit a sweep here but Hunt passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Velasco there! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (9) vs (4) Velasco#SUB#
Hunt wants to finish this one by submission but Velasco is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hunt. #SUB#
Hunt jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Velasco is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Velasco and Hunt has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB#
Hunt is trying to get an arm triangle but Velasco is defending well.
Velasco is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Hunt trying to control the action but Velasco is working from the bottom.
Velasco is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Hunt tries for a kimura but Velasco is defending well.
Velasco gets back to half guard.
Hunt is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Velasco is defending against the submission attempts here by Hunt.
Hunt is thwarting Velasco's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Hunt wants to free his trapped foot but Velasco is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hunt seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Velasco does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hunt will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Velasco tries to get to full guard but Hunt has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Velasco looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Velasco wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy.
Velasco moves into full guard.
Hunt slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (12) vs (4) Velasco#T5##SUB#
Hunt tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hunt has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Hunt working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Velasco tries to buck Hunt off but Hunt is having none of it.
Hunt trying to control the action but Velasco is working from the bottom.
Velasco is looking for a sweep.#T6#
Hunt working away.
Velasco manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (12) vs (6) Velasco
Velasco wants to free his trapped foot but Hunt is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hunt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hunt.#SUB#
Hunt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Velasco passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (12) vs (9) Velasco
Velasco working away.#T7#
Hunt is not content to let Velasco control the position.
Hunt is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hunt is looking to control Velasco's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hunt avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Velasco is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hunt sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Hunt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T8#
Hunt wants to get back to full guard.
Velasco is thwarting Hunt's attempts to control the position.
Velasco tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hunt knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Velasco wants to take a breather but Hunt is having none of it. #SUB2#
Velasco is working for a submission of some sort.
Velasco wants to free his trapped foot but Hunt is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T9#
Hunt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Hunt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Velasco pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Velasco is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hunt doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Velasco. #SUB#
Hunt looking for submissions off his back.#T10##SUB2#
Velasco is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hunt doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Velasco.
Velasco is keen to just control but Hunt is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Velasco wants to work for an arm triangle but Hunt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Velasco trying to pass the guard but Hunt defending well. #T11#
Hunt trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Hunt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Velasco is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hunt sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Velasco is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hunt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12##SUB2#
Velasco is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hunt is trying to get back to full guard.
Hunt slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Velasco got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hunt has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Velasco has managed to get both his arms back between Hunt's legs - danger averted.
Velasco trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom. #T13#
Hunt is controlling Velasco's posture.
Velasco looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Hunt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Velasco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hunt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Velasco manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (14) vs (9) Velasco
Hunt forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Velasco looking for submissions off his back.#T14#
Velasco gets full guard.#SUB2#
Velasco is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hunt defends well.
Velasco keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Hunt pushing down on Velasco's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Velasco is staying active underneath Hunt, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Hunt seems to be working for a kimura but Velasco defends the submission attempt.
Hunt is keen to just control but Velasco is a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt takes the fight on points by 14 to 9.
A victorious Cole Hunt thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSG 171 Hlervu vs Standish
Date: Jul 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Matthieu Lefevre! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Cole Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hunt fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Lefevre gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lefevre (4) vs (0) Hunt
Hunt is not content to let Lefevre control the position.
Hunt is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lefevre tries for a kimura but Hunt is defending well.
Hunt is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Hunt is trying to control Lefevre's posture but Lefevre avoids it.
Hunt is looking for a sweep.
Hunt keeps trying to improve his position.
Lefevre advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lefevre (6) vs (0) Hunt
Hunt wants to control but Lefevre is having none of it.
Lefevre trying to control but Hunt is having none of it.
Hunt is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
Hunt reaches up to try and control the position but Lefevre seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Hunt rolls and tries to escape and now Lefevre has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Lefevre (9) vs (0) Hunt
Hunt rolls, trying to escape but Lefevre keeps control of the position.
Hunt trying to control the position but Lefevre manages to sink in the hooks. #T3#
Hunt tries to roll but Lefevre sticks to his back.
Hunt turns into Lefevre and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lefevre (9) vs (2) Hunt
Hunt wants to control from the top but Lefevre keeps moving.
Hunt looking to pass the guard.
Hunt controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Lefevre is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Lefevre keeps moving. #T4#
Lefevre trying to keep a closed guard but Hunt is proving a slippery customer.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Lefevre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Hunt drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lefevre looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lefevre looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lefevre! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lefevre (13) vs (2) Hunt
Hunt is trying to get back to half guard.
Hunt manages to get back to half guard.
Hunt wants to get back to full guard but Lefevre has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Lefevre (16) vs (2) Hunt#T5#
Lefevre can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hunt is looking to escape.
Hunt is trying to escape the mount.
Hunt tries to hold on but Lefevre pushes him away.
Lefevre will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hunt slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hunt works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hunt is trying to hold Lefevre in close to prevent damage but Lefevre has managed to pass into half guard.
Hunt is trying to control but Lefevre passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lefevre (19) vs (2) Hunt#T6#
Hunt is looking to reverse the position.
Lefevre is looking to take a break and control but Hunt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hunt tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T7#
Lefevre working away.
Hunt is looking to regain half guard here but Lefevre keeps moving and retains side control.
Lefevre gets to mount! Hunt was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lefevre (21) vs (2) Hunt
Lefevre prevents Hunt from getting the reversal.
Hunt wants to control but Lefevre is having none of it.
Lefevre controlling from the full mount.
Hunt can't escape the position.
#T8#
Lefevre fails to take his opponent's back.
Hunt wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Lefevre (24) vs (2) Hunt
Hunt trying to control the action but Lefevre just sinks the hooks in.
You can see the frustration on Hunt's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Lefevre gets his hands free as Hunt looks to control. #T9#
I really don't envy Hunt right now.
Lefevre trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Good control from Lefevre.
Hunt wants to escape the position.
Hunt turns into Lefevre and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lefevre (24) vs (4) Hunt
Hunt looking to sit in guard and control but Lefevre gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lefevre (26) vs (4) Hunt
Lefevre wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Lefevre sitting in guard here, content to control. #T10##SUB2#
Hunt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Hunt looking for a guillotine here but Lefevre defends easily.
Lefevre won't allow Hunt to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hunt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lefevre looking to pass the guard. #T11#
Lefevre forces his way into half guard.
Hunt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hunt is trying to control but Lefevre manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lefevre (29) vs (4) Hunt
Lefevre tries to control but Hunt wriggling away.
Hunt stops Lefevre from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Hunt is trying desperately to improve position.#T12#
Lefevre wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Lefevre prevents Hunt from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt tries to hold on but Lefevre postures up.
Lefevre wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T13#
Hunt is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lefevre sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hunt is just holding on here. Lefevre manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Lefevre (32) vs (4) Hunt
Hunt trying to control the hands but Lefevre breaks the grip.
Hunt tries to escape the position.
Lefevre struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T14#
Hunt is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lefevre biding his time, looking for the opening.
Hunt tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Lefevre is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Lefevre is trying to stick to Hunt's back but Hunt is turning into Lefevre. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lefevre's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hunt. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lefevre (32) vs (6) Hunt
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lefevre keeping full guard, as Hunt tries to pass. #SUB2#
Hunt is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lefevre is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lefevre has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lefevre (34) vs (6) Hunt
And that's the end of the fight!
Lefevre takes the fight on points by 34 to 6. |
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Event:
SSG 164 Barnes vs Chai
Date: Jun 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 0 losses; Yuri Prochazka! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Cole Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Reed Andrews and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Prochazka looking to score a takedown here. Hunt is defending well but Prochazka drives through and ends up in Hunt's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Prochazka (2) vs (0) Hunt
Hunt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Prochazka passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Prochazka (5) vs (0) Hunt
Hunt is looking for a sweep.
Prochazka working away.
Hunt is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Hunt looking for submissions off his back.
Hunt is staying active underneath Prochazka, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prochazka content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Prochazka looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T1##SUB#
Prochazka seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Hunt is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Yuri Prochazka!
Yuri Prochazka thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 157 Ibrahim vs Philbert
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
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 1 wins and 1 losses; Matsuda Takeshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Cole Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Hunt pushes Takeshi up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Hunt pulls Takeshi into guard.
Takeshi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hunt lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (0) vs (2) Hunt
Takeshi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunt is one step ahead there.
Takeshi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hunt manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (2) vs (2) Hunt
Hunt looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Hunt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takeshi pushes down on Hunt's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hunt moves into full guard.
#T1##SUB2#
Hunt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Takeshi defends it easily.
Takeshi wants to pass the guard but Hunt is keeping the position.
Hunt is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Takeshi tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunt is retaining full guard.
Takeshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt trying to keep a closed guard but Takeshi is proving a slippery customer.
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: Takeshi (2) vs (4) Hunt#T2#
Takeshi wants to get back to full guard.
Hunt is looking to take a break and control but Takeshi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Well, if Hunt is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hunt stalling away here and it's allowed Takeshi to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Takeshi looking for a sweep. Not yet Takeshi, not yet. #SUB#
Takeshi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Takeshi is keeping the position.#T3#
Hunt passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takeshi is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Hunt is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Takeshi defends it well.
Takeshi is staying active underneath Hunt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hunt works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (2) vs (7) Hunt#SUB2#
Hunt is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Takeshi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Hunt tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hunt has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
Takeshi is looking to regain half guard here but Hunt keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Hunt tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hunt has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hunt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Takeshi keeps working. #SUB2#
Hunt is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Takeshi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Takeshi can't do much from the bottom here. #T5##SUB2#
Hunt is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Takeshi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Takeshi wants to control but Hunt postures up.
Hunt wants to control but Takeshi is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Hunt thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hunt trying to control the position but Takeshi is working away. #T6##SUB2#
Hunt working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Takeshi manages to get back to half guard.
Hunt wants to pass to mount but Takeshi is defending the position. #SUB2#
Hunt is looking for a kimura here.
Takeshi wants to improve his position but Hunt is controlling well.
Takeshi is staying active underneath Hunt, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T7#
Takeshi is looking for a sweep. Hunt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Hunt is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Takeshi is just riding it out for now. Hunt eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Takeshi is defending against the submission attempts here by Hunt.
Hunt tries to pass to full mount but Takeshi defends it.
Hunt moves into full mount! Takeshi won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (2) vs (10) Hunt
Takeshi regains half guard.#T8#
Takeshi tries to get to full guard but Hunt has control of the leg.
Takeshi is controlling Hunt's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Takeshi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hunt's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hunt's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Takeshi (6) vs (10) Hunt#SUB#
Takeshi working for a choke but Hunt is defending well.
Hunt tries to break free.
#SUB#
Takeshi is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Takeshi working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T9#
Hunt looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Hunt turns into Takeshi and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (6) vs (12) Hunt
Hunt passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (6) vs (15) Hunt#SUB2#
Hunt working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Hunt tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Takeshi stuck in half guard on the bottom here.#T10##SUB2#
Hunt working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Hunt tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hunt has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Hunt tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Hunt is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Takeshi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T11#
Takeshi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hunt off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Takeshi (10) vs (15) Hunt#SUB#
Takeshi is persistently looking for the submission but Hunt is defending it well.
#SUB#
Takeshi has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Takeshi is looking for the choke from the back position but Hunt is controlling his hands well.
Takeshi doesn't have the hooks in and Hunt manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (10) vs (17) Hunt#SUB2#
Hunt drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hunt jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hunt tries to free his leg and advance position but Takeshi is retaining full guard. #T12#
Takeshi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hunt sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Takeshi's guard.
Hunt not doing much here.
Hunt trying to control from half guard but Takeshi is working away.
Hunt trying to mount his opponent but Takeshi defends it.
Takeshi tries to roll over but Hunt keeps him under control.
Hunt wants to control but Takeshi is keeping him busy. #T13##SUB2#
Hunt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Hunt is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hunt is stalling here. Takeshi is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hunt seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Takeshi has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Takeshi (14) vs (17) Hunt#SUB#
Takeshi is working to tighten his grip on Hunt's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Hunt has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Takeshi is really squeezing tight and eventually Hunt passes out! Takeshi breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Matsuda Takeshi!
An out of breath Matsuda Takeshi 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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Event:
SSG 149 Jagonoy vs Philbert
Date: May 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Bob Probert! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Cole Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Hunt shoots in and gets a takedown into Probert's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Probert (0) vs (2) Hunt#SUB2#
Hunt drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Probert dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Probert (2) vs (2) Hunt
Probert stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hunt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Probert looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Probert content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Hunt has locked up a guillotine! Hunt's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Probert is holding on here and Hunt must be using up a lot of energy. Probert has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Hunt gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Cole Hunt!
After winning the bout, Cole Hunt thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 142 Gaul vs Berendas
Date: May 07, 2023 |
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.#TD#
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.#SUB#
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.#SUB#
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. #T1#
Hunt wants to take his opponent's back but Gallagher doesn't allow it. #SUB#
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.#T2#
Hunt wants to control the pace but Gallagher is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
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.
#SUB#
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. #T3#
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. #SUB#
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. #SUB#
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. #T4##SUB#
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.#T5#
Hunt tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gallagher's legs. #SUB#
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. #T6#
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. #T7#
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.#SUB#
Hunt looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
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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Event:
SSG 137 Lynar vs Chai
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
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 0 losses; Cole Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Android Sixty Five!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hunt tries to clinch but Sixty Five is having none of it.
Cole Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt misses with a takedown attempt - Sixty Five sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Hunt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hunt tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Hunt successfully pulls guard.
Sixty Five sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hunt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sixty Five passes Hunt's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hunt could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sixty Five is taking a breather. Hunt says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sixty Five wants to pass to mount but Hunt is defending the position. #T1#
Sixty Five stalling.
Sixty Five is looking to advance position but Hunt won't allow it.
Hunt is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sixty Five's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sixty Five's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hunt (4) vs (0) Sixty Five
Sixty Five looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hunt.
#SUB#
Hunt is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Hunt struggling to keep hold of the position.
Sixty Five manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hunt's guard. Nice work there by Sixty Five.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (4) vs (2) Sixty Five
Sixty Five tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunt is retaining full guard. #T2#
Hunt wants to sweep here but Sixty Five controlling him for the moment.
Sixty Five is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hunt controls Sixty Five momentarily but Sixty Five frees himself.
Hunt is really struggling to control Sixty Five but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sixty Five controlling from the top position. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sixty Five is one step ahead there.
Hunt wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Sixty Five is now in half guard. #T4#
Hunt gets full guard.
Hunt has Sixty Five pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Hunt looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sixty Five passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Hunt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sixty Five takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hunt trying to control here.
Sixty Five controlling the action here. #T5#
Sixty Five's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sixty Five works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (4) vs (5) Sixty Five
Sixty Five tries to move to mount but Hunt blocks the move with his legs.
Hunt tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T6#
You can see the frustration on Hunt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sixty Five controls the position.
Sixty Five tries to advance to mount but Hunt denies him.
Hunt tries to bench press Sixty Five off him but Sixty Five keeps the position.
Hunt manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (6) vs (5) Sixty Five
Hunt working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Sixty Five's thigh. Sixty Five counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Sixty Five keeping full guard, as Hunt tries to pass.
Sixty Five pulls Hunt in close to his closed guard and prevents Hunt from doing any damage or advancing position.#T7#
Sixty Five is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sixty Five keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Hunt tries to free his leg and advance position but Sixty Five is retaining full guard.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Sixty Five is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt looking to pass the guard.
Sixty Five is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T8#
Sixty Five is controlling Hunt's posture.
Hunt won't allow Sixty Five to sweep him here.
Hunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sixty Five is keeping the position for now.
Sixty Five wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hunt has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sixty Five keeping full guard, as Hunt tries to pass. #T9#
Sixty Five has control of Hunt's left arm, preventing Hunt from doing any damage.
Sixty Five is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hunt slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (9) vs (5) Sixty Five
Sixty Five sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Hunt looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hunt is pressing down on Sixty Five's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sixty Five is holding on for now. #T10#
Hunt is looking to take a break and control but Sixty Five is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sixty Five tries to get to full guard but Hunt has control of the leg.
Sixty Five moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sixty Five has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T11#
Sixty Five 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 (9) vs (7) Sixty Five
Sixty Five sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hunt tries to roll over but Sixty Five keeps him under control.
Sixty Five is taking a breather. Hunt says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hunt wants to get back to full guard.
Sixty Five is controlling the pace.
#T12#
Sixty Five tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hunt knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hunt tries to roll over but Sixty Five keeps him under control.
Sixty Five tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hunt knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sixty Five not doing much here.
Hunt trying to control here.
#T13#
Hunt is in trouble now - Sixty Five has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (9) vs (10) Sixty Five
Sixty Five looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hunt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sixty Five looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hunt gets back to half guard.
Sixty Five prevents Hunt from improving his position.
Sixty Five with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sixty Five wants to pass the guard but Hunt is defending well. #T14#
Sixty Five 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: Hunt (9) vs (13) Sixty Five
Sixty Five sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunt working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sixty Five wins on points by 13 to 9.
Android Sixty Five 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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