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SSG 359 Majere vs Hunt 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 52 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 28 losses; Scott Hall!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Laitila looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hall! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Laitila (4) vs (0) Hall
Laitila is trying to get an arm triangle but Hall is defending well.
Hall sneaks back into half guard.
Laitila is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hall has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hall is looking to improve his position.
Hall controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Laitila is working away from the top position though.
Hall is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Laitila's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Laitila's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Laitila (4) vs (4) Hall
Laitila is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hall.
We've been hearing good reports from Laitila's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laitila wants to escape the position.
Hall just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
I really don't envy Laitila right now.
Hall is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Hall controlling well, preventing Laitila from escaping the position.
Hall is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Laitila tries to escape but Hall has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laitila is working hard here to advance position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Laitila rolls, trying to escape but Hall keeps control of the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
You can see the frustration on Laitila's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hall is riding his opponent, not letting Laitila buck him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laitila can't escape the position.
Hall is riding his opponent, not letting Laitila buck him off.
Laitila wants to escape the position.
Hall has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Laitila's body.
Laitila is in bad spot here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laitila is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hall.
Laitila can't escape the position.
Good control from Hall.
Laitila is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hall keeps control of the position easily here as Laitila tries to buck him off.
Hall is hanging on to Laitila's back as he tries to escape.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hall controls the action.
Laitila trying to control but not successfully.
Hall has the hooks in. Laitila is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hall controlling the positon.
Laitila tries to escape but Hall has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Hall slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Hall is hanging on to Laitila's back as he tries to escape.
Laitila is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hall.
Let's hope that Hall 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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hall has the hooks in. Laitila is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
What can Laitila do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Hall keeps control of the position as Laitila tries to break free.
I would not like to be Laitila right now.
Hall is hanging on to Laitila's back as he tries to escape.
Hall trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Laitila doesn't escape.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Hall might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Laitila is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hall controlling the position well here. Laitila rolled but Hall kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Hall controlling well, preventing Laitila from escaping the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hall has good solid back control here.
Hall is hanging on to Laitila's back as he tries to escape.
I would not like to be Laitila right now.
I really don't envy Laitila right now.
Hall is riding his opponent, not letting Laitila buck him off.
Hall is continuing to stall.
Laitila wants to escape the position.
I would not like to be Laitila right now.
Laitila manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hall's guard. Nice work there by Laitila.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (6) vs (4) Hall
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hall wants to sweep but no luck.
Hall bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Laitila's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (6) vs (6) Hall
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laitila has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hall has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (6) vs (9) Hall
Hall just content to control the position.
Hall tries to move to mount but Laitila blocks the move with his legs.
Hall is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Laitila is looking to regain half guard here but Hall keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Laitila's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hall content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
More stalling from Hall.
Laitila manages to get back to half guard.
Hall content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Laitila moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hall advances to half guard.
Laitila is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hall content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Laitila tries to roll over but Hall keeps him under control.
Hall seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hall passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (6) vs (12) Hall
Hall controlling from mount.
Hall pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Laitila manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hall takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Laitila tries to get to full guard but Hall has control of the leg.
Hall content to control rather than advance.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Laitila gets back to full guard.
Laitila tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hall stays in close to Laitila's body and controls the position.
Hall stands and throws Laitila's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (6) vs (15) Hall
Hall just content to control the position.
Hall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laitila keeps working.
Laitila seems a little lost for a moment, as Hall dominates the positioning.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Laitila is trying to get back to half guard.
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.
Hall tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hall staying calm.
Laitila is looking for a sweep.
Laitila is not content to let Hall control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laitila tries to improve position but can't.
Hall gets to mount! Laitila was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Laitila (6) vs (17) Hall
And that's the end of the fight!
Hall wins on points by 17 to 6.
Scott Hall decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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