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SSG 293 Gaul vs Hunt 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 7 wins and 13 losses; Robert Melia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 6 losses; Duncan Idaho!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Idaho shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Melia napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Melia (0) vs (4) Idaho
Melia is looking to regain half guard here but Idaho keeps moving and retains side control.
Idaho wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Melia, who protects the arm well.
Idaho working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Idaho tries to advance to mount but Melia denies him.
Idaho is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Melia has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Idaho is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Melia knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Idaho tries for a kimura but Melia is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Idaho has knee on belly momentarily but Melia bucks him off and regains half guard.
Idaho is looking to advance position but Melia won't allow it.
Idaho works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (0) vs (7) Idaho
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Idaho has control of Melia's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Melia regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Melia is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Idaho goes for an armbar but Melia turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Melia. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Melia (2) vs (7) Idaho
Idaho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Idaho has his foot on Melia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Melia works his way back into a safe position though.
Melia preventing the sweep.
Melia tries to free his leg and advance position but Idaho is retaining full guard.
Idaho looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Idaho can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Melia controls the pace.
Idaho has his foot on Melia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Melia works his way back into a safe position though.
Idaho is looking for a triangle but Melia pushes his legs off easily.
Idaho bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Melia's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Melia (2) vs (9) Idaho
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Idaho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Melia looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Melia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Idaho manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Melia (4) vs (9) Idaho
Melia drops back looking for a leg! Idaho is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Idaho manages to kick Melia off! Melia jumps back into Idaho's guard.
Idaho looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Idaho looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Melia puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Melia is looking to advance position but Idaho won't allow it.
Idaho tries to roll over but Melia keeps him under control.
Melia not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Idaho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Melia pulls his head out easily.
Melia is trying to work for a kimura but Idaho is defending well.
Melia is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Idaho defends it well.
Melia trying to control from half guard but Idaho is working away.
Idaho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Melia passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Idaho! Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (7) vs (9) Idaho
Idaho is working to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Idaho regains half guard.
Melia is working for a kimura but Idaho is defending it quite comfortably.
Idaho gets full guard.
Melia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Melia won't allow Idaho to sweep him here.
Idaho is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Melia passes into half guard.
Idaho tries to get to full guard but Melia has control of the leg.
Idaho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Melia trying to control the pace.
Idaho actively working from the bottom here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Idaho tries to roll over but Melia keeps him under control.
Idaho makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Idaho.
Melia sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Idaho's guard.
Idaho tries to roll over but Melia keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Melia seems content to control.
Idaho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Melia uses his free foot to push down on Idaho's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Idaho. Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (10) vs (9) Idaho
Idaho sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Melia prevents Idaho from improving his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Melia wants to take a breather but Idaho is having none of it.
Melia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Idaho sees it coming and defends easily.
Idaho actively working from the bottom here.
Idaho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Melia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Idaho is just riding it out for now. Melia eventually gives up the hold.
Melia is looking to take a break and control but Idaho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Idaho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Melia is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Idaho defends it well.
Idaho is looking for a sweep. Melia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Idaho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Idaho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Melia pulls his head out easily.
Idaho looks winded!
Well, if Melia is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Idaho is defending against the submission attempts here by Melia.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Idaho moves into full guard.
Idaho keeping moving, preventing Melia from controlling successfully.
Melia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Idaho is keeping the position for now.
Idaho looking to hit a scissor sweep but Melia is one step ahead there.
Melia wants to control from the top but Idaho keeps moving.
Melia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Idaho is keeping the position for now.
Idaho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Idaho being controlled here, momentarily.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Idaho working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Melia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Melia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Melia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Idaho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Melia has managed to get both his arms back between Idaho's legs - danger averted.
Idaho working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Melia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Melia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Melia not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Idaho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Melia 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.
Idaho working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Melia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Melia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Idaho had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Melia defends it easily.
Melia passes Idaho's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Idaho won't allow Melia to pass to mount.
Melia moves into full mount! Idaho won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (13) vs (9) Idaho
Idaho is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Idaho has given up his back. Will we see Melia going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Melia (16) vs (9) Idaho
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Idaho is trying to break free.
Melia looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Idaho taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Robert Melia! |
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