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CWC 373 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 London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Richard Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 15 losses; Scott Hall!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Anderson tries to sprawl but Hall drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anderson (0) vs (2) Hall
Hall seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Let's hope that Hall 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.
Anderson wants to get back to full guard.
Hall is controlling the pace.
Anderson trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall wants to pass the guard but Anderson is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hall wants to free his trapped foot but Anderson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Anderson tries to roll over but Hall keeps him under control.
Hall performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (0) vs (5) Hall
Anderson working to try and regain half guard.
Hall controlling the pace for now.
Anderson tries to hold on but Hall postures up.
Hall takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Anderson (0) vs (8) Hall
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall controls the position.
It looks like Hall 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.
Anderson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Jed's Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Anderson trying to control the action but Hall just sinks the hooks in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Hall is continuing to stall.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall keeps control of the position as Anderson tries to break free.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hall keeps control of the position easily here as Anderson tries to buck him off.
Anderson is trying to break free.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hall slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Anderson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hall takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Anderson is looking for a sweep. Hall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hall wants to free his trapped foot but Anderson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hall is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hall looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hall controlling the action here.
Hall tries to pass to full mount but Anderson defends it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hall not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson trying to hold on to Hall's head to control him but Hall postures up.
Anderson won't allow Hall to pass to mount.
Anderson is looking for a sweep. Hall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hall looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hall controlling the action here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hall looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hall sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Anderson won't allow Hall to pass to mount.
Anderson tries to roll over but Hall keeps him under control.
Hall controlling the pace.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hall trying to mount his opponent but Anderson defends it.
Anderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hall wants to free his trapped foot but Anderson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hall seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Anderson trying to hold on to Hall's head to control him but Hall postures up.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is trying to get back to full guard.
Hall controlling the action here.
Hall is looking to advance position but Anderson won't allow it.
Hall not doing much here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
The adventures of Hall the control monster continue. Boring.
Anderson manages to get to full guard.
Hall slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (0) vs (11) Hall
Anderson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson actively working from the bottom here.
Hall trying to pass the guard but Anderson defending well.
Hall stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hall wins on points by 11 to 0.
Scott Hall managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Silverback Sweatshop, into his post fight interview. |
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