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SSG 170 Manning vs Chai 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 25 losses; Bea Mason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Mike Hunt!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Columbo Gatti and Steve Montenegro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hunt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mason jumps into guard, dragging Hunt to the mat.
Mason being controlled here, momentarily.
Let's hope that Hunt 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.
It looks like Hunt 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason 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.
Hunt preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt stays in close to Mason's body and controls the position.
Mason has an active guard here but Hunt has managed to pass into half guard.
Mason wants to get back to full guard.
Hunt trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason trying to control from the bottom.
Hunt takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mason wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hunt takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mason! Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (0) vs (3) Hunt
Hunt controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hunt fails to take his opponent's back.
Hunt goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Mason turns into him and now he's in Hunt's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (2) vs (3) Hunt
Mason postures up.
Mason has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mason wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Hunt trying to control the position here.
Mason wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Hunt wants to sweep here but Mason controlling him for the moment.
Mason trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hunt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hunt managing to control the position.
Mason seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt looking for a sweep. Not yet Hunt, not yet.
Mason's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hunt trying to keep a closed guard but Mason is proving a slippery customer.
Hunt is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mason has gone for a leg lock! Hunt slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mason's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (2) vs (5) Hunt
Mason looking for a guillotine here but Hunt defends easily.
Hunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mason is keeping the position for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Mason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mason haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hunt controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mason trying to keep a closed guard but Hunt is proving a slippery customer.
Hunt forces his way into half guard.
Mason is pressing down on Hunt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mason keeping full guard, as Hunt tries to pass.
Hunt stands and throws Mason's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (2) vs (8) Hunt
Hunt taking a breather here.
Mason is trying to get back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mason is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hunt is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mason (2) vs (10) Hunt
Mason is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hunt content just to control the position here.
Hunt wants to control the pace but Mason is squirming around nicely.
Mason keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hunt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hunt moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Mason (2) vs (13) Hunt
Hunt 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.
Hunt tries to keep control of the position but Mason is staying busy.
Hunt is riding his opponent, not letting Mason buck him off.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mason tries to roll but Hunt sticks to his back.
Hunt biding his time, controlling Mason.
Hunt has managed to slip his arm under Mason's chin. This could be all over... yep, Mason is tapping out! Submission win for Hunt.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mike Hunt! |
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