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SSG 371 Chai vs Finn 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 26 losses; Denubis Majere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 29 losses; Scott Hall!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Majere drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Majere (2) vs (0) Hall
Hall looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hall seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Majere won't allow Hall to sweep him here.
Hall pulls Majere in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall keeping full guard, as Majere tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall looking for a sweep. Not yet Hall, not yet.
Majere works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hall moves into full guard.
Hall controlling the position.
Majere stopping the sweep attempt from Hall.
Majere looking to pass the guard.
Hall is controlling Majere's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Majere trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom.
Hall can't keep his opponent in guard - Majere advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Majere wants to advance to full mount but Hall doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Majere might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hall is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hall is continuing to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall working a defensive guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hall holds on and takes a little breather.
Majere won't allow Hall to sweep him here.
Majere is fighting to break Hall's control of his arms but Hall is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hall trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Majere is fighting to break Hall's control of his arms but Hall is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Majere tries to free his leg and advance position but Hall is retaining full guard.
Hall controlling the position.
Majere trying to move into half guard but instead Hall has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Majere (2) vs (2) Hall
Hall's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but Majere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Majere is keeping the position for now.
Majere looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Majere keeping moving, preventing Hall from controlling successfully.
Hall engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hall's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Majere controls Hall momentarily but Hall frees himself.
Hall 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.
Hall looking to pass the guard.
Majere keeping moving, preventing Hall from controlling successfully.
Hall is stalling in the full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Majere is looking for a triangle but Hall pushes his legs off easily.
Hall is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hall avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hall avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hall pushes down on Majere's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hall controlling the pace.
Majere looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Majere looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hall takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Majere is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hall is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Majere! Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (2) vs (5) Hall
Hall takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hall fails to advance to Majere's back.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Majere working to try and regain half guard.
Majere is working hard here to advance position.
Majere is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Hall has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Majere (2) vs (8) Hall
Hall controls the action.
Majere rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Majere is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hall pulls his head out easily.
Hall works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (2) vs (11) Hall
Majere trying to remain calm as Hall controls from the top position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hall is looking to take a break and control but Majere is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Majere prevents Hall from moving into mount.
Majere manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Majere (4) vs (11) Hall
Hall regains full guard. Nicely done.
Majere looking to pass the guard.
Hall wants to improve his position but instead Majere has moved into half guard.
Hall trying to hold on to Majere's head to control him but Majere postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hall wins on points by 11 to 4.
Scott Hall seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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