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CWC 238 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 15 losses; Paul Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Raul Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gracie gets caught napping as Hunt dives in and scores a takedown. Gracie manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (0) Gracie
Hunt has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hunt controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hunt will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hunt defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hunt engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie 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.
Gracie working a defensive guard but Hunt manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (5) vs (0) Gracie
Hunt is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hunt is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gracie will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie isn't going anywhere.
Gracie is not content to let Hunt control the position.
Gracie looking for a sweep but Hunt has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hunt (7) vs (0) Gracie
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is squirming around, avoiding Hunt's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.
Gracie wants to control but Hunt is having none of it.
Gracie reaches up to try and control the position but Hunt seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Gracie rolls and tries to escape and now Hunt has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Hunt (10) vs (0) Gracie
Hunt tries to keep control of the position but Gracie is staying busy.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gracie trying to control the action but Hunt just sinks the hooks in.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Hunt has locked on a rear naked choke here! Gracie is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paul Hunt!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Paul Hunt made sure he mentioned HELLS BALLS RECOVERY, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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