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CACC 143: Average vs Shifter 2 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 12 wins and 11 losses; Paul Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; David Yung!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hunt changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Yung looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hunt (4) vs (0) Yung
Yung regains half guard.
Yung is trying to get back to full guard.
Hunt is looking to advance position but Yung won't allow it.
Yung wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hunt trying to mount his opponent but Yung defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt controlling the pace.
Hunt wants to take a breather but Yung is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt tries to pass to full mount but Yung defends it.
Hunt working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Yung's thigh. Yung counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Yung looking to control.
Hunt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yung has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hunt has managed to get both his arms back between Yung's legs - danger averted.
Yung looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunt is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yung is trying to keep Hunt in close.
Yung 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.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Yung is keeping the position.
Yung 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 (4) vs (2) Yung
Yung wants to take a breather but Hunt is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt trying to hold on to Yung's head to control him but Yung postures up.
Hunt definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Yung wants to pass the guard but Hunt is defending well.
Yung trying to control the action but Hunt is working from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hunt manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Yung forces his way into half guard.
Hunt wants to get back to full guard.
Hunt is not content to let Yung control the position.
Hunt is defending against the submission attempts here by Yung.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yung wants to take a breather but Hunt is having none of it.
Hunt is trying to get back to full guard.
Yung is looking to advance position but Hunt won't allow it.
Hunt is not content to let Yung control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hunt tries to get to full guard but Yung has control of the leg.
Yung is looking for a kimura but Hunt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yung to get the leverage.
Yung is trying to control. Hunt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hunt tries to roll over but Yung keeps him under control.
Yung is thwarting Hunt's attempts to control the position.
Yung 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 (4) vs (5) Yung
Hunt working to try and regain half guard.
Yung fails to take his opponent's back.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Yung trying to control but Hunt is having none of it.
Hunt tries to hold on but Yung pushes him away.
Hunt 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 (6) vs (5) Yung
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Yung has control of Hunt's left arm, preventing Hunt from doing any damage.
Hunt looking to pass the guard.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Yung keeps moving.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hunt passes into half guard.
Yung has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hunt is working away from the top position though.
Yung wants to improve his position but Hunt is controlling well.
Hunt wants to pass to mount but Yung is defending the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Yung is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hunt frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (9) vs (5) Yung
Hunt prevents Yung from getting the reversal.
Yung is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hunt trying to control but Yung is having none of it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hunt takes Yung's back. Score +3 for taking back: Hunt (12) vs (5) Yung
Hunt has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Yung has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Hunt has got one arm under Yung's chin. This could be trouble... Yung trying to control the other hand but Hunt gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Yung has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paul Hunt!
A very excited looking Paul Hunt made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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