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SSG 210 Kersikov vs Ibrahim 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 0 wins and 3 losses; Bam Bam Gigolo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Holter Huntington!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Huntington closes the distance and clinches.
Huntington has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gigolo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Huntington has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gigolo after a bit of a struggle.
Gigolo gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gigolo (2) vs (0) Huntington
Huntington tries to get to full guard but Gigolo has control of the leg.
Gigolo slows the pace down in half guard.
Huntington makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Huntington.
Gigolo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huntington looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Huntington has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gigolo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Huntington tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gigolo advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gigolo (5) vs (0) Huntington
Huntington is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gigolo off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gigolo (5) vs (4) Huntington
Huntington looking to break Gigolo's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Gigolo remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Huntington will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huntington 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, Gigolo has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Gigolo is trying to break free.
Huntington is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gigolo knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gigolo for a finish.
Huntington is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Gigolo is defending well though. Huntington let's go of the attempt for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huntington is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gigolo has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Huntington looking for the choke from the back.
Gigolo wants to escape the position.
Huntington looking for the choke from the back.
Huntington patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Gigolo is trying to break free.
Huntington 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, Gigolo has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Huntington gets his hands free as Gigolo looks to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huntington 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, Gigolo has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Huntington keeps control of the position as Gigolo tries to break free.
Huntington is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Gigolo is defending well though. Huntington let's go of the attempt for now.
Will Huntington go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Gigolo trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Huntington tries to keep control of the position but Gigolo is staying busy.
Huntington looking for the RNC.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gigolo tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gigolo wants to control but Huntington is having none of it.
Huntington is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Gigolo is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Gigolo (5) vs (7) Huntington
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huntington keeps control of the position as Gigolo tries to break free.
Gigolo won't enjoy being in this position. Huntington looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Gigolo is tapping - it's over boys! Huntington picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Holter Huntington!
Holter Huntington thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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