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TWGC 31 (185lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Paul Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jesus Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hunt has Sanchez up against the cage in a clinch.
Sanchez has Hunt pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Sanchez pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hunt tumbling to the mat - Sanchez dives into Hunt's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunt (0) vs (2) Sanchez
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sanchez manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (2) Sanchez
Hunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sanchez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (4) Sanchez
Sanchez looking to pass the guard.
Hunt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hunt being controlled here, momentarily.
Hunt managing to control the position.
Hunt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sanchez passes Hunt's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt trying to control here.
Sanchez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hunt keeps working.
Hunt has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sanchez is looking to advance position but Hunt won't allow it.
Sanchez controlling the pace.
Hunt is looking to improve his position.
Hunt is staying active underneath Sanchez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sanchez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hunt sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt wants to improve his position but Sanchez is controlling well.
Hunt is refusing to be controlled, as Sanchez sits in half guard.
Hunt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hunt won't allow Sanchez to pass to mount.
Hunt looking for submissions off his back.
Sanchez is working for a kimura but Hunt is defending it quite comfortably.
Hunt works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez stopping the sweep attempt from Hunt.
Sanchez tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunt is retaining full guard.
Sanchez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sanchez is aware though and is defending well.
Sanchez looking to pass the guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hunt's guard.
We've been informed that Sanchez has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sanchez tries to pass to full mount but Hunt defends it.
Hunt gets full guard.
Sanchez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hunt looking for a sweep. Not yet Hunt, not yet.
Hunt looking to control.
Hunt looking for a sweep. Not yet Hunt, not yet.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hunt looking to control.
Hunt wants to sweep but no luck.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Sanchez content to stall in guard here.
Sanchez stopping the sweep attempt from Hunt.
Sanchez content to stall in guard here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Sanchez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hunt haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Hunt is keeping the position.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hunt controls Sanchez momentarily but Sanchez frees himself.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
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.
Sanchez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sanchez trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Sanchez 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.
Sanchez trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (2) vs (7) Sanchez
Who's going to make the next move?
Hunt prevents Sanchez from moving into mount.
Hunt is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Hunt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sanchez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hunt has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sanchez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hunt sneaks back into half guard.
Sanchez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hunt sees it coming and defends easily.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but Hunt defending well.
Hunt is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sanchez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sanchez's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hunt (6) vs (7) Sanchez
Hunt has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Sanchez rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sanchez.
Hunt sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sanchez's guard.
Sanchez is staying active underneath Hunt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hunt trying to mount his opponent but Sanchez defends it.
Sanchez wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sanchez is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Hunt is staying active.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hunt wants to free his trapped foot but Sanchez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hunt takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Hunt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sanchez trying to control here.
Hunt is looking for a kimura here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez wants to improve his position but Hunt is controlling well.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but Sanchez defending well.
Sanchez is looking to get back to full guard here but Hunt has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (9) vs (7) Sanchez
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hunt tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hunt is looking to take a break and control but Sanchez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sanchez struggling a bit here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt takes the fight on points by 9 to 7.
Paul Hunt thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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