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CFC CG 39 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 9 losses; Paul Hunter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Khadzhimurat Gatsalov!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gatsalov or perhaps it was just good defense by Hunter, which made it look bad.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hunter closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gatsalov quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunter (2) vs (0) Gatsalov
Hunter is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gatsalov defends it well.
Gatsalov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hunter pulls his head out easily.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Gatsalov has eaten all the pies!
Hunter is working for a kimura but Gatsalov is defending it quite comfortably.
Gatsalov looking for submissions off his back.
Gatsalov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hunter is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gatsalov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gatsalov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gatsalov is just riding it out for now. Hunter eventually gives up the hold.
Hunter is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gatsalov is just riding it out for now. Hunter eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gatsalov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hunter pulls his head out easily.
Gatsalov actively working from the bottom here.
Gatsalov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gatsalov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hunter is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatsalov is looking to improve his position.
Hunter is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hunter is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gatsalov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hunter.
Gatsalov is looking for a sweep. Hunter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hunter seems to be looking for submissions.
Gatsalov actively working from the bottom here.
Gatsalov manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatsalov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hunter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hunter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hunter drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hunter jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gatsalov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hunter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hunter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hunter pushes down on Gatsalov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hunter is working for a kimura but Gatsalov is defending it quite comfortably.
Gatsalov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gatsalov is looking for a sweep. Hunter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hunter looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hunter looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter wants to work for an arm triangle but Gatsalov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gatsalov looking for submissions off his back.
Hunter is working for a kimura but Gatsalov is defending it quite comfortably.
Gatsalov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gatsalov is trying to get back to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hunter is looking for a kimura here.
Gatsalov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gatsalov actively working from the bottom here.
Hunter is trying to work for a kimura but Gatsalov is defending well.
Gatsalov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hunter is trying to work for a kimura but Gatsalov is defending well.
Gatsalov looking for submissions off his back.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hunter is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gatsalov is just riding it out for now. Hunter eventually gives up the hold.
Gatsalov is looking to improve his position.
Gatsalov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hunter is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gatsalov sees it coming and defends easily.
Hunter is working for a submission of some sort.
Gatsalov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gatsalov looking for submissions off his back.
Hunter is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gatsalov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hunter.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hunter seems to be working for a kimura but Gatsalov defends the submission attempt.
Hunter is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hunter is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hunter looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hunter is looking for a kimura but Gatsalov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hunter to get the leverage.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hunter wants to work for an arm triangle but Gatsalov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gatsalov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gatsalov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hunter is trying to work for a kimura but Gatsalov is defending well.
Gatsalov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gatsalov is looking for a sweep. Hunter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hunter is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunter is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gatsalov tries to roll over but Hunter keeps him under control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gatsalov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hunter uses his free foot to push down on Gatsalov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gatsalov. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunter (5) vs (0) Gatsalov
Hunter has hold of Gatsalov's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gatsalov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Hunter has hold of Gatsalov's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gatsalov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Gatsalov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hunter looking to secure an arm triangle but Gatsalov defends it well.
Gatsalov working to try and regain half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hunter looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Gatsalov can't escape the position.
Hunter looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Hunter is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gatsalov has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Gatsalov regains half guard.
Gatsalov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hunter pulls his head out easily.
Gatsalov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hunter is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gatsalov defends it well.
Hunter wants to work for an arm triangle but Gatsalov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gatsalov wants to get back to full guard.
Gatsalov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gatsalov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gatsalov looks winded!
Hunter is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gatsalov! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunter (8) vs (0) Gatsalov
Hunter looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gatsalov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hunter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hunter has control of Gatsalov's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gatsalov regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Gatsalov gets back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gatsalov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hunter has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunter (11) vs (0) Gatsalov
Gatsalov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hunter jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gatsalov manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Hunter thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hunter working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gatsalov is looking to regain half guard here but Hunter keeps moving and retains side control.
Hunter tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hunter has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gatsalov is trying to improve his position.
Gatsalov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hunter's best efforts.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gatsalov is looking for a sweep. Hunter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gatsalov actively working from the bottom here.
Hunter is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gatsalov defends it well.
Gatsalov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hunter pulls his head out easily.
Gatsalov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gatsalov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hunter is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hunter seems to be looking for submissions.
Hunter is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gatsalov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hunter.
Gatsalov actively working from the bottom here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gatsalov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hunter is working for a kimura but Gatsalov is defending it quite comfortably.
Gatsalov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hunter seems to be working for a kimura but Gatsalov defends the submission attempt.
Hunter is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gatsalov wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunter takes the fight on points by 11 to 0. |
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