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SSG 350 Ottke vs Macker 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 15 losses; Robert Cap! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 12 losses; Cole Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Cap clinches.
Cap has picked Hunt up - he's going for a ride! Cap dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cap (2) vs (0) Hunt
Well, if Cap 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.
Hunt is trying to control but can't.
Hunt moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hunt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cap manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cap (2) vs (2) Hunt
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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 forces his way into half guard.
Hunt is thwarting Cap's attempts to control the position.
Hunt wants to take a breather but Cap is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cap works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cap looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hunt trying to control but Cap is working from the bottom.
Hunt preventing the sweep.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cap has control of Hunt's left arm, preventing Hunt from doing any damage.
Cap is trying to keep Hunt in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt won't allow Cap to sweep him here.
Hunt is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Let's hope that Hunt has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cap is keeping the position for now.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Cap keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hunt is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cap is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cap has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cap (4) vs (2) Hunt
Hunt has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Cap has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cap (7) vs (2) Hunt
Cap content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is not content to let Cap control the position.
Hunt is looking for a sweep.
Cap wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hunt keeps working.
Cap is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hunt is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hunt wants to control but Cap postures up.
Hunt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Hunt is trying to improve his position.
Cap controlling from side mount.
Cap is looking to take a break and control but Hunt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hunt wants to control but Cap postures up.
Hunt is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cap off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cap (7) vs (6) Hunt
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cap is trying to defend against the choke here but Hunt has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Hunt Tightens the hold and Cap taps out furiously! Hunt displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cole Hunt!
During a confident post fight interview, Cole Hunt thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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