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Pitbull XXXVIII 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 23 losses; Scott Hill! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 7 losses; Loki Kvakkestad!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Columbo Gatti and Joseph Jones.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kvakkestad closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kvakkestad lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hill (0) vs (2) Kvakkestad
Hill manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kvakkestad manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hill (2) vs (2) Kvakkestad
Kvakkestad is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hill tries to free his leg and advance position but Kvakkestad is retaining full guard.
Hill trying to control the position from guard on top but Kvakkestad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kvakkestad is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hill stopping the sweep attempt from Kvakkestad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvakkestad is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kvakkestad has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hill can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hill drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kvakkestad looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kvakkestad looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kvakkestad! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hill (2) vs (6) Kvakkestad
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill tries to bench press Kvakkestad off him but Kvakkestad keeps the position.
Hill is trying to control Kvakkestad's posture but Kvakkestad avoids it.
Hill is looking to regain half guard here but Kvakkestad keeps moving and retains side control.
Hill is working hard here to advance position.
Kvakkestad is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hill has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kvakkestad tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hill is looking to reverse the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Hill'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 two minutes gone in the round.
Hill being controlled for a moment.
Kvakkestad is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hill is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kvakkestad is looking to take a break and control but Hill is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hill is looking for a sweep.
Kvakkestad controls the position.
Hill is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kvakkestad is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hill sees it coming and defends easily.
Hill wants to get back to full guard.
Kvakkestad is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hill moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hill is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kvakkestad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hill is keeping the position for now.
Hill looking for a sweep. Not yet Hill, not yet.
Hill controls Kvakkestad momentarily but Kvakkestad frees himself.
Kvakkestad looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kvakkestad trying to control the position from guard on top but Hill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hill is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kvakkestad showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kvakkestad wants to pass the guard but Hill is keeping the position.
Kvakkestad advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hill (2) vs (9) Kvakkestad
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kvakkestad wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hill, who protects the arm well.
Kvakkestad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hill keeps working.
Kvakkestad is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hill has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kvakkestad goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hill has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kvakkestad but great work by Hill. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hill (6) vs (9) Kvakkestad
Hill tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kvakkestad's legs.
Kvakkestad tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hill working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kvakkestad sneaks back into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hill is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kvakkestad has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hill is working away from the top position though.
Hill looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kvakkestad gets back to full guard.
Kvakkestad has control of Hill's left arm, preventing Hill from doing any damage.
Kvakkestad is looking for a triangle but Hill pushes his legs off easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kvakkestad looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hill pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kvakkestad is keeping the position for now.
Hill won't allow Kvakkestad to sweep him here.
Kvakkestad has his foot on Hill's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hill works his way back into a safe position though.
Hill drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kvakkestad dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hill (6) vs (11) Kvakkestad
Kvakkestad is pushing down on Hill's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hill is fighting to maintain full guard but Kvakkestad has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hill gets back to full guard.
Hill is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Kvakkestad rolls with it to try and escape but Hill cranks on the arm and Kvakkestad is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Scott Hill! |
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