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Pitbull V 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 0 losses; Saul Hunter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Don Rockmuller!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rockmuller gets a double leg takedown into Hunter's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunter (0) vs (2) Rockmuller
Hunter pulls Rockmuller in close to his closed guard and prevents Rockmuller from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rockmuller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rockmuller drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hunter manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rockmuller has Hunter in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunter (2) vs (2) Rockmuller
Hunter is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockmuller is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockmuller has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hunter has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hunter (5) vs (2) Rockmuller
You can see the frustration on Rockmuller's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rockmuller tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here as Hunter stalls from top position.
Rockmuller wants to control but Hunter postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockmuller is trying to improve his position.
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 three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rockmuller tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hunter wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rockmuller is trying to control Hunter's posture but Hunter avoids it.
The referee asks Hunter politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hunter prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockmuller is looking for a sweep.
Rockmuller is trying to control Hunter's posture but Hunter avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rockmuller is looking for a sweep.
Hunter controls the position.
Rockmuller is trying to improve his position.
Hunter moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rockmuller gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rockmuller is looking to improve his position.
Hunter content to control rather than advance.
Rockmuller has a hand on Hunter's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hunter takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunter (8) vs (2) Rockmuller
Rockmuller working to try and regain half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hunter seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Rockmuller is holding on tight.
Hunter tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hunter manages to capitalize on a mistake by Rockmuller to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hunter (11) vs (2) Rockmuller
Hunter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hunter trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Rockmuller doesn't escape.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rockmuller trying to control the position but Hunter manages to sink in the hooks.
Rockmuller is trying to break free.
Hunter controlling the position well here. Rockmuller rolled but Hunter kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hunter keeps control of the position as Rockmuller tries to break free.
Hunter controls the position.
Rockmuller rolls, trying to escape but Hunter keeps control of the position.
Rockmuller is still trying to improve position.
Hunter controls the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Rockmuller right now.
Hunter has good solid back control here.
Rockmuller tries to escape but Hunter has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hunter is riding his opponent, not letting Rockmuller buck him off.
Rockmuller is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hunter just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Hunter's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Rockmuller is really stuck here.
Hunter biding his time, controlling Rockmuller.
Rockmuller tries to escape but Hunter has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hunter has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Rockmuller's body.
Rockmuller trying to control the hands but Hunter won't let him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rockmuller is in bad spot here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunter takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Saul Hunter thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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