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SSG 201 Erwin vs Macker 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 26 losses; Olaf Snowstrinski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Mike Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hunt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Snowstrinski.
Snowstrinski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (2) vs (0) Hunt
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Snowstrinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snowstrinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snowstrinski is really struggling to control Hunt but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snowstrinski looking to sit in guard and control but Hunt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (2) vs (2) Hunt
Hunt passes Snowstrinski's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hunt stalling.
Snowstrinski looking for submissions off his back.
Hunt content to control rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is thwarting Snowstrinski's attempts to control the position.
Hunt is controlling the pace.
Snowstrinski actively working from the bottom here.
Hunt is taking a breather. Snowstrinski says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt tries to pass the half guard into mount. Snowstrinski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Snowstrinski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hunt is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Snowstrinski defends it well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Snowstrinski gets full guard.
Hunt is sitting in close to Snowstrinski's body. Snowstrinski has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Hunt is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Hunt is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Snowstrinski.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Olaf Snowstrinski!
Olaf Snowstrinski seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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