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SSG 214 Elvul vs Shalit 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Flavio De Rossi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Mike Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jorge Garcia and John Roberts.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
De Rossi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hunt decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in De Rossi's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: De Rossi (0) vs (2) Hunt
De Rossi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hunt advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: De Rossi (0) vs (5) Hunt
Hunt in side control, just content to control the action for now.
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 working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt wants to control but De Rossi is keeping him busy.
De Rossi is trying to get back to half guard.
Hunt is looking to take a break and control but De Rossi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hunt advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: De Rossi (0) vs (7) Hunt
De Rossi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hunt controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Rossi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
De Rossi sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
De Rossi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hunt controlling the pace.
Hunt is looking to advance position but De Rossi won't allow it.
Hunt controlling the action here.
De Rossi has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Rossi trying to control from the bottom.
Hunt trying to mount his opponent but De Rossi defends it.
Hunt controlling the action here.
De Rossi is looking to control Hunt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can De Rossi avoid being mounted?
Hunt is looking for a kimura but De Rossi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hunt to get the leverage.
Hunt seems to be working for a kimura but De Rossi defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Rossi wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy.
Hunt wants to free his trapped foot but De Rossi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hunt is keen to just control but De Rossi is a slippery customer.
De Rossi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hunt is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for De Rossi! Score +3 for passing guard: De Rossi (0) vs (10) Hunt
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is trying to take his opponent's back.
Hunt working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
De Rossi tries to lock up and control but Hunt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
De Rossi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hunt avoids the attempt from De Rossi to control.
De Rossi gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. De Rossi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
De Rossi looking for a guillotine here but Hunt defends easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
De Rossi looking to control.
Hunt advances to half guard.
De Rossi is trying to control but can't.
Hunt is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: De Rossi (0) vs (13) Hunt
Hunt wants to control the pace but De Rossi is squirming around nicely.
Hunt avoids the attempt from De Rossi to control.
Hunt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hunt trying to control but he's not successful this time.
De Rossi tries to hold on but Hunt postures up.
Hunt wants to take his opponent's back but De Rossi doesn't allow it.
De Rossi wants to control but Hunt is having none of it.
Hunt trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
De Rossi wants to control but Hunt is having none of it.
Hunt tries to control but De Rossi wriggling away.
De Rossi stops Hunt from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
De Rossi is trying to escape the mount.
Hunt controlling from the full mount.
Hunt avoids the attempt from De Rossi to control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hunt jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… De Rossi is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by De Rossi and Hunt has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
De Rossi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hunt's best efforts.
Hunt is figuring out what he wants to do next.
De Rossi keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hunt tries to pass to full mount but De Rossi defends it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hunt prevents De Rossi from improving his position.
De Rossi wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy.
De Rossi keeping hold of Hunt's head, controlling as best he can.
De Rossi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hunt is working away from the top position though.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hunt content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
De Rossi is not content to let Hunt control the position.
Hunt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
De Rossi tries to roll over but Hunt keeps him under control.
De Rossi is looking to control Hunt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can De Rossi avoid being mounted?
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hunt trying to control the action but De Rossi is working from the bottom.
Hunt is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Rossi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
De Rossi preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Hunt tries to pass to full mount but De Rossi defends it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
De Rossi is staying active underneath Hunt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
De Rossi is pressing down on Hunt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
De Rossi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hunt defends well.
De Rossi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hunt defends well.
De Rossi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hunt is aware though and is defending well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Rossi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hunt 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.
Hunt trying to control but De Rossi is working from the bottom.
De Rossi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunt passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: De Rossi (0) vs (16) Hunt
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt wins on points by 16 to 0.
Mike Hunt looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Which way to the fat chicks? Wooooooooooo!'. |
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