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TWGC 31 (185lbs, D1): Finals - 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 10 wins and 9 losses; Paul Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Peter Barnkvist!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Barnkvist moves into the clinch successfully.
Barnkvist gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hunt regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunt (0) vs (2) Barnkvist
Hunt wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Barnkvist stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnkvist must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Barnkvist pushing down on Hunt's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Barnkvist is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Barnkvist wants to pass to mount but Hunt is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hunt won't allow Barnkvist to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnkvist is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Barnkvist trying to mount his opponent but Hunt defends it.
Hunt manages to get to full guard.
Barnkvist wants to pass the guard but Hunt is keeping the position.
Barnkvist stopping the sweep attempt from Hunt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnkvist stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Barnkvist from controlling successfully.
Barnkvist passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (0) vs (5) Barnkvist
Barnkvist trying to control the position but Hunt is working away.
Hunt prevents Barnkvist from moving into mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnkvist wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hunt, who protects the arm well.
Barnkvist is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hunt is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
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Hunt is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Barnkvist's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Barnkvist prevents Hunt from improving his position.
Hunt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hunt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt pulls Barnkvist in close to prevent any damage.
Hunt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barnkvist defends well.
Hunt managing to control the position.
Barnkvist wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Barnkvist stands and throws Hunt's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (0) vs (8) Barnkvist
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Barnkvist tries to move to mount but Hunt blocks the move with his legs.
Barnkvist is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnkvist wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hunt keeps working.
Barnkvist controlling from side mount.
Barnkvist tries to move to mount but Hunt blocks the move with his legs.
Hunt definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hunt tries to bench press Barnkvist off him but Barnkvist keeps the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Barnkvist advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hunt (0) vs (10) Barnkvist
Barnkvist moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hunt has worked his arm free - good work by Hunt!
Barnkvist is trying to get an arm triangle but Hunt is defending well.
Hunt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barnkvist goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hunt rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Barnkvist's guard! Nice work there by Hunt! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (10) Barnkvist
Barnkvist tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Barnkvist 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 (2) vs (12) Barnkvist
Hunt works his way to full guard. Good work.
Barnkvist wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Barnkvist tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunt is retaining full guard.
Barnkvist is looking to pass into half guard but Hunt pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hunt is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (4) vs (12) Barnkvist
Hunt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Barnkvist wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnkvist keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Barnkvist 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.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hunt trying to control but Barnkvist is working from the bottom.
Barnkvist not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barnkvist looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunt is one step ahead there.
Hunt sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Barnkvist looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnkvist, not yet.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Barnkvist is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hunt defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Barnkvist wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnkvist working a defensive guard here.
Hunt trying to control but Barnkvist is working from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnkvist is keeping the position for now.
Hunt pushes down on Barnkvist's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Barnkvist tries to get to full guard but Hunt has control of the leg.
Barnkvist regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnkvist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnkvist is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (4) vs (14) Barnkvist
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hunt keeping full guard, as Barnkvist tries to pass.
Hunt trying to control the position.
Hunt keeping full guard, as Barnkvist tries to pass.
Hunt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barnkvist manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (6) vs (14) Barnkvist
Barnkvist 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.
Barnkvist 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 (6) vs (16) Barnkvist
Barnkvist is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hunt sees it coming and defends easily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is pressing down on Barnkvist's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hunt trying to control the position.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Barnkvist from controlling successfully.
Well,Hunt is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Barnkvist pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunt is keeping the position for now.
Barnkvist has gone for a leg lock! Hunt slips out almost immediately though and dives into Barnkvist's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (8) vs (16) Barnkvist
Barnkvist keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hunt drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hunt jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Barnkvist keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Barnkvist looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hunt trying to control but Barnkvist is working from the bottom.
Barnkvist keeping full guard, as Hunt tries to pass.
Hunt is stalling in the full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Barnkvist has his hands on Hunt's head, controlling the position.
Hunt preventing the sweep.
Barnkvist keeping full guard, as Hunt tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnkvist 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: Hunt (8) vs (18) Barnkvist
Barnkvist stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnkvist wins on points by 18 to 8.
A victorious Peter Barnkvist thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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