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Event:
SSG 299 Thumb vs Bar
Date: May 05, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Chance San! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 6 losses; Mike Hunt!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hunt shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
San gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
San pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now San is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: San (2) vs (0) Hunt
Hunt is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
San pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunt is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San is working hard here to advance position.#T1##SUB#
San is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hunt is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hunt has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: San (2) vs (2) Hunt
San looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
San has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
San is looking to sweep but instead, Hunt has passed into half guard.
San wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Hunt passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for San! Score +3 for passing guard: San (2) vs (5) Hunt
San is working to get back to half guard.
San regains half guard.
San is looking for a sweep. Hunt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Hunt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
San is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hunt perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hunt seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but San does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
San tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Hunt has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: San (2) vs (8) Hunt
San is looking to get to half guard.
Hunt controlling from mount. #T4#
San is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hunt controlling from the full mount.
San gets back to half guard.
San is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
San wants to control but Hunt passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: San (2) vs (11) Hunt
Hunt is staying tight to San's torso, preventing him from escaping.
San is looking to reverse the position.#T5#
Hunt is looking to take a break and control but San is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee asks Hunt politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hunt prefers to stall for the moment though.
Hunt is looking to take a break and control but San is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hunt gets to mount! San was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: San (2) vs (13) Hunt
San tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T6#
San regains half guard.
San is trying to get back to full guard.
Hunt is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
San makes his way to full guard. A much better position for San.
Hunt slips nicely into half guard.#T7#
San gets full guard.#SUB#
San working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hunt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hunt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
San tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hunt slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
San has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hunt is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for San. Score +3 for passing guard: San (2) vs (16) Hunt
San is looking to regain half guard here but Hunt keeps moving and retains side control. #T8#
Hunt taking a breather here.
San is looking to regain half guard here but Hunt keeps moving and retains side control.
San is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hunt is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: San (2) vs (18) Hunt
Hunt looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hunt avoids the attempt from San to control.
Hunt controlling from mount. #T9#
San is squirming around, avoiding Hunt's attempts to control the action.
San is looking to get to half guard.
Hunt avoids the attempt from San to control.
San is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hunt tries to control but San wriggling away.
San is trying to escape the mount.
#T10#
Hunt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hunt looking to control but San is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hunt controlling the position easily from mount.
San sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T11#
San manages to get to full guard.
San has Hunt pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
San working for a triangle but Hunt defends it easily.
San keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Hunt forces his way into half guard.#T12#
Hunt is looking to advance position but San won't allow it.
Well, if Hunt 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.
San wants to get back to full guard.
San wants to get back to full guard but Hunt has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: San (2) vs (21) Hunt
Hunt content just to control the position here.
San is trying to escape the mount.
#T13#
Hunt controlling the pace for now.
San is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hunt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
San really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hunt controlling his opponent.
San regains half guard.#T14#
San wants to improve his position but Hunt is controlling well.
Hunt keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
San tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Hunt has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: San (2) vs (24) Hunt
San can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
San is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt wins on points by 24 to 2.
Post fight, Mike Hunt took to the microphone: 'Which way to the fat chicks? Wooooooooooo!'. |
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Event:
SSG 293 Gaul vs Hunt
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
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 30 wins and 19 losses; Lamban Gaul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 6 losses; Mike Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Hunt gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gaul (0) vs (4) Hunt
Hunt moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Hunt trying to control the position but Gaul is working away.
Hunt is staying tight to Gaul's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Gaul manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hunt's best efforts.
Hunt seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaul tries to get to full guard but Hunt has control of the leg.
Gaul desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T1#
Gaul wants to get back to full guard but Hunt has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (0) vs (7) Hunt
Hunt avoids the attempt from Gaul to control.
Hunt prevents Gaul from getting the reversal.
Hunt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
It looks like Hunt 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.
Gaul working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaul is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hunt tries to control but Gaul wriggling away.
Hunt is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gaul is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Hunt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gaul wants to hold on but Hunt pushes him away.
Gaul sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Gaul wants to control but Hunt passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (0) vs (10) Hunt
Gaul is trying to escape the position but Hunt is controlling the position.
Hunt tries to advance to mount but can't.
Gaul is not content to let Hunt control the position. #T4#
Gaul is trying to control Hunt's posture but Hunt avoids it.
Hunt trying to control the action but Gaul is working from the bottom.
Gaul looks to move to half guard but instead Hunt has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gaul (0) vs (12) Hunt
Gaul is trying desperately to improve position.#T5#
Gaul tries to hold on but Hunt pushes him away.
Hunt wants to control the pace but Gaul is squirming around nicely.
Gaul is desperately trying to improve his position but Hunt has a good base and remains in mount.
Gaul is squirming around, avoiding Hunt's attempts to control the action.
Gaul is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T6#
Hunt sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gaul is looking to get to half guard.
Hunt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gaul tries to hold on but Hunt pushes him away.
Gaul is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gaul is squirming around, avoiding Hunt's attempts to control the action. #T7#
Gaul is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gaul keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gaul sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gaul is pressing down on Hunt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gaul is trying to hold Hunt in close to prevent damage but Hunt has managed to pass into half guard.
Gaul trying to get back to full guard but Hunt takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (0) vs (15) Hunt#T8#
Hunt prevents Gaul from getting the reversal.
Gaul is working hard here to advance position.
Hunt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gaul is looking to escape.
Hunt controlling from mount.
Gaul is working to get back to half guard.
Hunt trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T9#
Gaul is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hunt controlling the position easily from mount.
Hunt looking to control but Gaul is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T10#
Gaul tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hunt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gaul working to try and regain half guard.
Hunt avoids the attempt from Gaul to control.#T11#
Gaul is trying desperately to improve position.
Hunt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T12#
Gaul really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hunt looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gaul tries to reverse the position but Hunt maintains control.
Hunt tries to control but Gaul wriggling away.
Gaul wants to control but Hunt is having none of it.#T13#
Hunt trying to control but Gaul is having none of it.
Hunt controlling the position easily from mount. #T14#
Gaul is desperately trying to improve his position but Hunt has a good base and remains in mount.
Hunt wants to control the pace but Gaul is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt controlling from mount.
Hunt trying to control but Gaul is having none of it.
Gaul is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt wins on points by 15 to 0.
Post fight, Mike Hunt stared into the camera and said 'Which way to the fat chicks? Wooooooooooo!'. |
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Event:
SSG 285 Hunt vs Berendas
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 6 losses; Mike Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 9 losses; Uvele Berendas!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Hunt gets caught flat footed, as Berendas shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunt (0) vs (2) Berendas
Berendas controls from within his opponent's guard.
Berendas trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt keeping full guard, as Berendas tries to pass.
Berendas wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Berendas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunt is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt looking for a sweep. Not yet Hunt, not yet. #T1#
Berendas wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Berendas looking to pass the guard.
Berendas is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Berendas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hunt tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Berendas drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hunt manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Berendas has Hunt in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (2) Berendas
Berendas pulls Hunt in close to his closed guard and prevents Hunt 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.#T2#
Berendas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (4) Berendas
Berendas is looking to take a break and control but Hunt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Berendas is looking to advance position but Hunt won't allow it.
Berendas keeps trying to improve his position.
Well, if Berendas 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.
#T3#
Hunt tries to roll over but Berendas keeps him under control.
Berendas is keen to just control but Hunt is a slippery customer.
Berendas is just content to waste time from the top position. Hunt takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Hunt looking for a sweep. Not yet Hunt, not yet.
Berendas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Berendas trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berendas preventing the sweep.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Berendas from controlling successfully. #T4#
Berendas tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunt is retaining full guard.
Hunt is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Berendas sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Berendas trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berendas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5#
Berendas slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hunt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Berendas not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Berendas from controlling successfully.
Hunt has control of Berendas's left arm, preventing Berendas from doing any damage.
Berendas won't allow Hunt to sweep him here. #T6#
Berendas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Berendas looking to pass the guard.
Hunt is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hunt working a defensive guard here.
Berendas wants to pass the guard but Hunt is keeping the position.
Hunt is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (4) vs (4) Berendas
Berendas tries to roll over but Hunt keeps him under control.#T7#
Berendas is still trying to improve position.
Hunt takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berendas won't allow Hunt to pass to mount.
Hunt trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Hunt is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Berendas sees it coming and defends easily.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but Berendas defending well.
Berendas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T8#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Berendas holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Berendas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Berendas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Berendas is trying to hold Hunt in close to prevent damage but Hunt has managed to pass into half guard.
Berendas tries to roll over but Hunt keeps him under control.
Well, if Hunt 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.
Berendas is trying to get back to full guard.#T9#
Hunt is keen to just control but Berendas is a slippery customer.
Hunt prevents Berendas from improving his position.
Hunt content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hunt is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Berendas! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (7) vs (4) Berendas
Berendas really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Berendas holds on for dear life, controlling Hunt's posture momentarily. #T10#
Berendas tries to hold on but Hunt postures up.
Berendas is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hunt looking to control but Berendas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Berendas really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hunt controlling the pace for now.
Berendas is looking to get to half guard.#T11#
Hunt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Berendas is looking to escape.
Berendas tries to reverse the position but Hunt maintains control.
Berendas slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hunt is trying to control the action in half guard but Berendas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hunt takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Berendas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12#
Berendas is controlling Hunt's trapped leg to prevent Hunt from advancing to side control.
Berendas gets back to full guard.
Hunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Berendas is keeping the position for now.
Berendas has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hunt has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (10) vs (4) Berendas
Hunt trying to control the action but Berendas is working from the bottom. #T13#
Berendas sneaks back into half guard.
Berendas is looking for a sweep. Hunt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hunt in particular looking to stall.
Berendas tries to roll over but Hunt keeps him under control.#T14#
Berendas trying to hold on to Hunt's head to control him but Hunt postures up.
Berendas is trying to control but Hunt manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (13) vs (4) Berendas
Hunt controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berendas wants to hold on but Hunt pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt takes the fight on points by 13 to 4.
Mike Hunt took some time post fight to say the following; 'Which way to the fat chicks? Wooooooooooo!'. |
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Event:
SSG 272 Hunt vs Edison
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 6 losses; Mike Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 7 losses; Addy Edison!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hunt shoots in for a takedown but Edison shows good takedown defense.
Edison wants to counter the offense by Hunt and move into the clinch position.#TD#
Edison gets caught napping as Hunt dives in and scores a takedown. Edison manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (0) Edison
Hunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Edison is keeping the position for now.
Edison keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Hunt drops back, looking for a kneebar! Edison looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Edison looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Edison! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hunt (2) vs (4) Edison
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Hunt tries to improve position but can't.
Hunt manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (4) vs (4) Edison
Hunt keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but Edison defending well.
Hunt slows the pace down in half guard.
Hunt is looking to advance position but Edison won't allow it. #T2#
Hunt is working hard here to advance position.
Hunt controlling the action here.
Hunt wants to free his trapped foot but Edison is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3##SUB#
Hunt is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Edison has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hunt takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hunt wants to free his trapped foot but Edison is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hunt stalling. #T4#
Edison is pressing down on Hunt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hunt is stalling in the full guard.
Hunt seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Edison for as long as he can get away with.
Hunt continues to stall.#T5#
Edison keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Hunt sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edison seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T6#
Hunt wants to control from the top but Edison keeps moving.
Hunt tries to free his leg and advance position but Edison is retaining full guard.
Hunt is stalling in the full guard.
Hunt trying to move into half guard but instead Edison has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (4) vs (6) Edison#T7#
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Edison from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Hunt working for a triangle but Edison defends it easily.
Hunt is trying to control the position but Edison postures up.
Hunt looking for a sweep. Not yet Hunt, not yet. #T8#
Hunt seems keen to control Edison's posture.
Edison's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hunt is looking to sweep but instead, Edison has passed into half guard.
Hunt keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Edison controlling the action here.
Edison prevents Hunt from improving his position.#T9#
Edison is taking a breather. Hunt says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hunt trying to control from the bottom.
Hunt wants to improve his position but Edison is controlling well.
Edison is just content to waste time from the top position. Hunt takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T10#
Hunt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hunt trying to keep a closed guard but Edison is proving a slippery customer.
Hunt is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (6) vs (6) Edison
Edison tries to get to full guard but Hunt has control of the leg. #T11#
Still in half guard, Hunt seems content to control.
Edison is looking to control Hunt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Edison avoid being mounted?
Hunt is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Edison wants to improve his position but Hunt is controlling well.
#T12#
Hunt is looking to advance position but Edison won't allow it.
Edison wants to get back to full guard.
Hunt moves into full mount! Edison won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (9) vs (6) Edison
Hunt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Edison is looking to escape. #T13#
Hunt controlling the position easily from mount.
Hunt tries to control but Edison wriggling away.
Hunt is stalling here but it's allowed Edison to get half guard.
#T14#
Edison is doing well to control the position and prevent Hunt from advancing to side control.
Hunt slows the pace down in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Edison is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt takes the fight on points by 9 to 6.
Post fight, Mike Hunt stared into the camera and said 'Which way to the fat chicks? Wooooooooooo!'. |
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Event:
SSG 270 Hunt vs Takeshi
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Mike Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Matsuda Takeshi!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Hunt looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (0) Takeshi
Takeshi is trying to get back to full guard.
Takeshi is still trying to improve position.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Takeshi is defending well.
Hunt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Takeshi keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hunt seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Takeshi for as long as he can get away with.#T1#
Takeshi is looking for a sweep. Hunt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hunt trying to control from half guard but Takeshi is working away.
Hunt is taking a breather. Takeshi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hunt prevents Takeshi from improving his position.
Hunt has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (5) vs (0) Takeshi#T2#
Takeshi wants to hold on but Hunt pushes him away.
Hunt controlling the position easily from mount.
Takeshi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hunt prevents Takeshi from improving his position.#T3#
Hunt sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hunt is trying to control. Takeshi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but Takeshi defending well.
Hunt is looking to stall here but Takeshi recovers full guard. #T4#
Hunt is looking to advance position but Takeshi has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hunt (5) vs (4) Takeshi
Hunt is squirming around, avoiding Takeshi's attempts to control the action.
Takeshi content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Takeshi jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hunt is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hunt and Takeshi has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Takeshi trying to control the position but Hunt is working away.
Hunt is trying to get back to half guard.#T5##SUB2#
Takeshi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Takeshi swings around for an armbar but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Takeshi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (7) vs (4) Takeshi
Hunt looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Takeshi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hunt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hunt passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (10) vs (4) Takeshi#T6#
Takeshi gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hunt (12) vs (4) Takeshi
Takeshi tries to reverse the position but Hunt maintains control.
Hunt trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hunt controlling the position easily from mount.
Hunt is stalling here but it's allowed Takeshi to get half guard.
#T7#
Hunt with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Takeshi is staying active underneath Hunt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Takeshi wants to improve his position but Hunt is controlling well.
Hunt wants to control but Takeshi is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Takeshi is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Hunt has latched onto it... Big trouble! Hunt pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Takeshi is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Hunt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Hunt!
In his post fight interview, Mike Hunt gave a big smile as he said 'Which way to the fat chicks? Wooooooooooo!'. |
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Event:
SSG 262 Cahute vs Hunt
Date: Feb 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 18 losses; Gaston Cahute! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Mike Hunt!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Russell Pearce and David Schapiro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cahute shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hunt but Hunt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hunt stuffs the takedown.
Hunt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hunt wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaston Cahute. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Cahute dives in and scores a takedown into Hunt's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cahute (2) vs (0) Hunt
Hunt is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cahute looking to pass the guard.
Hunt is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cahute trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cahute stays in close to Hunt's body and controls the position.
Hunt managing to control the position. #T1#
Cahute stopping the sweep attempt from Hunt.
Cahute pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunt is keeping the position for now.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Cahute from controlling successfully.
Cahute stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cahute is working hard here to advance position.
Hunt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cahute not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Cahute stopping the sweep attempt from Hunt.
Cahute wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Hunt pulls Cahute in close to his closed guard and prevents Cahute from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cahute tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunt is retaining full guard.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Cahute from controlling successfully. #T3#
Hunt wants to sweep but no luck.
Hunt keeping full guard, as Cahute tries to pass.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hunt holds on and takes a little breather.
Hunt working a defensive guard here.
Cahute trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt wants to sweep but no luck.
Cahute not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cahute looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Cahute is pushing down on Hunt's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hunt is fighting to maintain full guard but Cahute has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cahute trying to mount his opponent but Hunt defends it.
Hunt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cahute is working away from the top position though.
Cahute tries to pass to full mount but Hunt defends it.
Hunt wants to control but Cahute is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cahute is trying to control. Hunt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hunt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
Cahute wants to pass to mount but Hunt is defending the position.
Cahute trying to control from Hunt's half guard. Hunt has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hunt seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cahute trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Cahute slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Cahute (5) vs (0) Hunt#T6##SUB#
Cahute goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hunt has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Cahute but great work by Hunt. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cahute (5) vs (4) Hunt
You can see the frustration on Cahute's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hunt is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Cahute is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cahute is trying to control Hunt's posture but Hunt avoids it. #T7##SUB2#
Hunt working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cahute can't do much from the bottom here.
Cahute is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hunt's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hunt working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Cahute's thigh. Cahute counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Hunt postures up.
#T8#
Cahute wants to sweep but no luck.
Cahute keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hunt is fighting to break Cahute's control of his arms but Cahute is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cahute tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt forces his way into half guard.
Cahute is trying to control but Hunt manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cahute (5) vs (7) Hunt#T9#
Cahute is trying desperately to improve position.
Cahute wants to control but Hunt is having none of it.
Hunt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hunt looking to control but Cahute is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T10#
Cahute tries to hold on but Hunt pushes him away.
Hunt controlling from the full mount.
Cahute is trying desperately to improve position.
Hunt wants to control the pace but Cahute is squirming around nicely. #T11#
Cahute is desperately trying to improve his position but Hunt has a good base and remains in mount.
Hunt controlling from the full mount.
Cahute working to try and regain half guard.
Hunt controlling from mount.
Hunt avoids the attempt from Cahute to control.
Cahute is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cahute wants to control but Hunt is having none of it.#T12#
Cahute 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 content just to control the position here.
Cahute working to try and regain half guard.
Hunt controlling his opponent.
Well,Cahute is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Cahute wants to control but Hunt is having none of it.
Cahute is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Cahute working to try and regain half guard.
Hunt controlling from mount. #T13#
Cahute is looking to improve his position but Hunt isn't that keen on the idea.
Cahute regains half guard.
Cahute trying to hold on to Hunt's head to control him but Hunt postures up.
Hunt content to control rather than advance. #T14#
Hunt prevents Cahute from improving his position.
Cahute is trying to maintain the position but Hunt is very close to passing his half guard.
Cahute is not content to let Hunt control the position.
Cahute trying to control but Hunt postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cahute tries to roll over but Hunt keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt wins on points by 7 to 5.
An intense looking Mike Hunt took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Which way to the fat chicks? Wooooooooooo!'. |
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Event:
SSG 254 Gaul vs Hunt
Date: Jan 14, 2024 |
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 28 wins and 16 losses; Lamban Gaul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Mike Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Hunt shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hunt was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gaul (0) vs (4) Hunt
Gaul tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gaul is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gaul wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Hunt has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Gaul's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Gaul is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Hunt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mike Hunt!
In his post fight interview, Mike Hunt gave a big smile as he said 'Which way to the fat chicks? Wooooooooooo!'. |
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Event:
SSG 249 Philbert vs Hunt
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 13 losses; Van Dyke Philbert! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Mike Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Hunt shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hunt was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Philbert (0) vs (4) Hunt
Hunt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Philbert keeps working.
Philbert tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hunt controls the position.
Philbert is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt gets to mount! Philbert was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Philbert (0) vs (6) Hunt
Philbert is looking to get to half guard.#T1#
Philbert tries to hold on but Hunt pushes him away.
Philbert 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.
Philbert can't escape the position.
Hunt tries to control but Philbert wriggling away.
Hunt controlling from the full mount.
Philbert tries to reverse the position but Hunt maintains control.#T2#
Hunt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Philbert is looking to escape.
Hunt is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Philbert working to try and regain half guard.
Philbert manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Philbert wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy.
Philbert is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Hunt content to control rather than advance.
Philbert tries to roll over but Hunt keeps him under control.
Hunt moves into full mount! Philbert won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (0) vs (9) Hunt#T4#
Hunt controlling the position easily from mount.
Philbert is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Philbert is working hard here to advance position.#T5#
Philbert wants to hold on but Hunt pushes him away.
Hunt controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Philbert wants to hold on but Hunt pushes him away.
Hunt controlling from mount.
Philbert is squirming around, avoiding Hunt's attempts to control the action.
Philbert really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T6#
Hunt controlling the position easily from mount.
Philbert is looking to improve his position but Hunt isn't that keen on the idea.
Hunt tries to control but Philbert wriggling away.
Philbert is desperately trying to improve his position but Hunt has a good base and remains in mount.#T7##SUB2#
Hunt has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Philbert is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Hunt!
As Mike Hunt got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Which way to the fat chicks? Wooooooooooo!'. |
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Event:
SSG 243 Sadiq vs Takeshi
Date: Dec 17, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Mike Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Addy Edison!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Edison stuffs the takedown attempt from Hunt. Hunt gets slowly back to his feet.
Edison wants to counter with a clinch but Hunt pushes him away.
Hunt misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Edison holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Edison has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hunt is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Hunt gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Edison regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (0) Edison
Edison wants to sweep here but Hunt controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Edison keeping full guard, as Hunt tries to pass. #T1#
Edison controlling the position.
Hunt is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hunt won't allow Edison to sweep him here.
Hunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Edison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Edison looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunt is one step ahead there. #T2#
Hunt stands and throws Edison's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (5) vs (0) Edison#SUB#
Hunt goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Edison has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hunt but great work by Edison. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hunt (5) vs (4) Edison
Hunt wants to control but Edison postures up.
Hunt is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T3#
Edison trying to control the action but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Edison working away.
Hunt is trying to get back to half guard.
Edison trying to control the position but Hunt is working away.
Hunt is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Edison working away.
Hunt is looking for a sweep.
Edison is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hunt will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Hunt sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hunt keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Edison slows the pace down in half guard. #T5#
Hunt tries to roll over but Edison keeps him under control.
Hunt keeping hold of Edison's head, controlling as best he can.
Hunt wants to get back to full guard.#T6#
Hunt is trying to control but can't.
Edison with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hunt wants to improve his position but Edison is controlling well.
Edison is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hunt trying to hold on to Edison's head to control him but Edison postures up.
#T7#
Edison seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hunt is looking for a sweep. Edison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T8#
Hunt is positioning himself well to prevent Edison advancing to mount.
Hunt trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (5) vs (7) Edison
Edison looking to control but Hunt is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hunt sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Edison content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T9#
Hunt is trying to maintain the position but Edison is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Edison is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Edison is keen to just control but Hunt is a slippery customer.#T10#
Hunt wants to improve his position but Edison is controlling well.
Hunt manages to get to full guard.
Hunt wants to sweep but no luck.
Hunt has control of Edison's left arm, preventing Edison from doing any damage.
Edison stopping the sweep attempt from Hunt.#T11#
Hunt keeping full guard, as Edison tries to pass.
Edison stopping the sweep attempt from Hunt.
Hunt seems keen to control Edison's posture.
Hunt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Edison is one step ahead there. #T12#
Hunt has control of Edison's left arm, preventing Edison from doing any damage.
Hunt continues to stall.#T13#
Hunt is trying to control the position but Edison postures up.
Hunt is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hunt looking for a sweep. Not yet Hunt, not yet.
Edison tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunt is retaining full guard. #T14#
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Edison from controlling successfully.
Edison looking to pass the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hunt holds on and takes a little breather.
Hunt is trying to keep Edison in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Edison trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edison wins on points by 7 to 5. |
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Event:
SSG 240 Ozymandias vs Pushkin
Date: Dec 10, 2023 |
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 15 wins and 6 losses; Justa Nutz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Mike Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nutz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hunt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hunt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No luck for Hunt with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Hunt rushes Nutz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Nutz decides to pull guard.
Nutz looking for a sweep. Not yet Nutz, not yet.
Nutz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nutz is keeping the position for now.
Hunt postures up.
#T1#
Hunt controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nutz is trying to keep Hunt in close.
Nutz trying to control the position here.
Hunt sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nutz's guard.
Nutz gets back to full guard.
Hunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nutz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hunt controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2##SUB#
Nutz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hunt trying to control but Nutz is working from the bottom.
Nutz wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Nutz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hunt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hunt trying to control but Nutz is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Nutz has his foot on Hunt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hunt works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Nutz trying to control the position.
Hunt sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hunt looking to pass the guard.
Nutz is trying to keep Hunt in close.
Hunt sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Nutz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nutz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hunt's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nutz (2) vs (0) Hunt
Hunt is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nutz stays in close to Hunt's body and controls the position.
Nutz won't allow Hunt to sweep him here.
Nutz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nutz trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Hunt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T5#
Hunt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nutz is one step ahead there.
Hunt is trying to control the position but Nutz postures up.
Nutz trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Hunt pulls Nutz in to control the position.
Nutz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunt is keeping the position for now.
Nutz trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nutz showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T6#
Hunt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nutz is one step ahead there.
Nutz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hunt holds on and takes a little breather.
Nutz wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving. #SUB2#
Nutz looking to improve position, pressing down on Hunt's thigh with his hand. Hunt seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Nutz paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Nutz's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Hunt picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mike Hunt!
Mike Hunt took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Which way to the fat chicks? Wooooooooooo!'.
Justa Nutz spoke after the fight, saying 'Me fight, you die'. |
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Event:
SSG 233 McCain vs Finn
Date: Nov 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Bernhard River! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Mike Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hunt fails with the takedown.
Hunt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
River gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: River (2) vs (0) Hunt
Hunt tries to get to full guard but River has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt keeps trying to improve his position.
River has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
River wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hunt keeps working. #T1#
Hunt wants to control but River is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Hunt is defending against the submission attempts here by River.
River is pressing down on Hunt's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hunt is holding on for now.
Hunt is holding on to half guard well.#T2##SUB#
River has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Hunt defend it? River steps over the head and cranks it - Hunt is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for River!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bernhard River!
Bernhard River 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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Event:
SSG 228 Hunt vs Kersikov
Date: Nov 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Mike Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 11 losses; Nykolai Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Hunt closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (0) Kersikov
Hunt wants to take a breather but Kersikov is having none of it.
Kersikov has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Hunt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kersikov is trying to maintain the position but Hunt is very close to passing his half guard.
Kersikov tries to get to full guard but Hunt has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt tries to pass to full mount but Kersikov defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working.
Kersikov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T1#
Hunt wants to take a breather but Kersikov is having none of it.
Hunt is really struggling to control Kersikov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kersikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hunt moves into full mount! Kersikov won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (5) vs (0) Kersikov
Hunt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kersikov is looking to escape. #T2#
Kersikov working to try and regain half guard.
Hunt with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Hunt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Hunt trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hunt sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hunt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kersikov is looking to escape.
Kersikov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T4#
Hunt stalling away here and it's allowed Kersikov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hunt slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kersikov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (5) vs (2) Kersikov
Hunt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T5#
Hunt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kersikov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kersikov passes Hunt's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hunt wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
#T6#
Kersikov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Let's hope that Kersikov 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 is pressing down on Kersikov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T7#
Kersikov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hunt controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself.
Kersikov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hunt trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
#T8#
Hunt can't keep his opponent in guard - Kersikov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Hunt is defending well.
Hunt trying to control but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov prevents Hunt from improving his position.#T9#
Hunt is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hunt manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunt is retaining full guard.
Hunt trying to control the position.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Hunt is keeping the position.#T10#
Hunt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hunt working a defensive guard but Kersikov passes into half guard.
Hunt gets back to full guard.
Hunt looking to control.
Hunt trying to control the position here.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Hunt.#T11#
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunt is keeping the position for now.
Kersikov controlling from the top position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hunt holds on and takes a little breather.
Hunt wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment. #T12#
Kersikov slips nicely into half guard.
Hunt is trying to control but can't.
Hunt tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Hunt moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T13#
Kersikov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hunt wants to improve his position but instead Kersikov has moved into half guard.
Hunt trying to control here.
Kersikov prevents Hunt from improving his position.#T14#
Hunt trying to control here.
Hunt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hunt.
Kersikov won't allow Hunt to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Hunt throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kersikov escapes and throws Hunt's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (5) vs (5) Kersikov
Hunt tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kersikov presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hunt (5) vs (7) Kersikov
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 7 to 5.
A very excited looking Nykolai Kersikov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SSG 219 Doe vs Pushkin
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
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 17 wins and 13 losses; Matthew Bandini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Mike Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Bandini has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Bandini drags the fight down to the ground.
Hunt slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandini (0) vs (3) Hunt
Bandini is looking for a sweep.
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.
Bandini is not content to let Hunt control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T1#
Bandini is trying to get back to half guard.
Bandini is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hunt off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bandini (4) vs (3) Hunt
Hunt trying to survive by controlling the hands.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bandini's guard. Nice work there by Hunt.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandini (4) vs (5) Hunt
Bandini can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hunt controls the pace.#T2#
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bandini has an active guard here but Hunt has managed to pass into half guard.
Hunt with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Hunt is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bandini is just riding it out for now. Hunt eventually gives up the hold.
Bandini is trying to maintain the position but Hunt is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hunt slows the pace down in half guard.
Bandini trying to control but Hunt postures up.
Bandini wants to get back to full guard.
Bandini regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Bandini is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bandini wants to hit a sweep here but Hunt passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bandini there! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandini (4) vs (8) Hunt
Bandini is just holding on here. Hunt manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Bandini (4) vs (11) Hunt
Bandini is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Bandini is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB2#
Hunt working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T5##SUB2#
Hunt looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Bandini taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mike Hunt!
An intense looking Mike Hunt took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Which way to the fat chicks? Wooooooooooo!'. |
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Event:
SSG 214 Elvul vs Shalit
Date: Oct 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Flavio De Rossi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Mike Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jorge Garcia and John Roberts.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
De Rossi tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Hunt decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in De Rossi's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: De Rossi (0) vs (2) Hunt
De Rossi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hunt advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: De Rossi (0) vs (5) Hunt
Hunt in side control, just content to control the action for now.
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 working away.#T1#
Hunt wants to control but De Rossi is keeping him busy.
De Rossi is trying to get back to half guard.
Hunt is looking to take a break and control but De Rossi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hunt advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: De Rossi (0) vs (7) Hunt
De Rossi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hunt controlling his opponent. #T2#
De Rossi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
De Rossi sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
De Rossi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hunt controlling the pace.
Hunt is looking to advance position but De Rossi won't allow it.
Hunt controlling the action here.
De Rossi has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T3#
De Rossi trying to control from the bottom.
Hunt trying to mount his opponent but De Rossi defends it.
Hunt controlling the action here.
De Rossi is looking to control Hunt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can De Rossi avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Hunt is looking for a kimura but De Rossi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hunt to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Hunt seems to be working for a kimura but De Rossi defends the submission attempt.#T4#
De Rossi wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy.
Hunt wants to free his trapped foot but De Rossi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hunt is keen to just control but De Rossi is a slippery customer.#SUB#
De Rossi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hunt is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for De Rossi! Score +3 for passing guard: De Rossi (0) vs (10) Hunt#T5#
Hunt is trying to take his opponent's back.
#SUB2#
Hunt working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
De Rossi tries to lock up and control but Hunt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
De Rossi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hunt avoids the attempt from De Rossi to control.
De Rossi gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. De Rossi manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
De Rossi looking for a guillotine here but Hunt defends easily.
#T6#
De Rossi looking to control.
Hunt advances to half guard.
De Rossi is trying to control but can't.
Hunt is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: De Rossi (0) vs (13) Hunt
Hunt wants to control the pace but De Rossi is squirming around nicely.
Hunt avoids the attempt from De Rossi to control.
Hunt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T7#
Hunt trying to control but he's not successful this time.
De Rossi tries to hold on but Hunt postures up.
Hunt wants to take his opponent's back but De Rossi doesn't allow it.
De Rossi wants to control but Hunt is having none of it.
Hunt trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T8#
De Rossi wants to control but Hunt is having none of it.
Hunt tries to control but De Rossi wriggling away.
De Rossi stops Hunt from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
De Rossi is trying to escape the mount.
Hunt controlling from the full mount.
Hunt avoids the attempt from De Rossi to control.#T9##SUB2#
Hunt jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… De Rossi is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by De Rossi and Hunt has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
De Rossi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hunt's best efforts.
Hunt is figuring out what he wants to do next.
De Rossi keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hunt tries to pass to full mount but De Rossi defends it. #T10#
Hunt prevents De Rossi from improving his position.
De Rossi wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy.
De Rossi keeping hold of Hunt's head, controlling as best he can.
De Rossi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hunt is working away from the top position though.#T11#
Hunt content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
De Rossi is not content to let Hunt control the position.
Hunt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
De Rossi tries to roll over but Hunt keeps him under control.
De Rossi is looking to control Hunt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can De Rossi avoid being mounted?#T12#
Hunt trying to control the action but De Rossi is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hunt is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
De Rossi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
De Rossi preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Hunt tries to pass to full mount but De Rossi defends it. #T13#
De Rossi is staying active underneath Hunt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
De Rossi is pressing down on Hunt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
De Rossi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hunt defends well.#SUB#
De Rossi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hunt defends well.#SUB#
De Rossi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hunt is aware though and is defending well.#T14#
Hunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Rossi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hunt 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.
Hunt trying to control but De Rossi is working from the bottom.
De Rossi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunt passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: De Rossi (0) vs (16) Hunt
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt wins on points by 16 to 0.
Mike Hunt looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Which way to the fat chicks? Wooooooooooo!'. |
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Event:
SSG 201 Erwin vs Macker
Date: Sep 17, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 26 losses; Olaf Snowstrinski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Mike Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hunt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Snowstrinski.#TD#
Snowstrinski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (2) vs (0) Hunt
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Snowstrinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snowstrinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snowstrinski is really struggling to control Hunt but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T1#
Snowstrinski looking to sit in guard and control but Hunt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (2) vs (2) Hunt
Hunt passes Snowstrinski's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hunt stalling. #SUB#
Snowstrinski looking for submissions off his back.
Hunt content to control rather than advance. #T2#
Hunt is thwarting Snowstrinski's attempts to control the position.
Hunt is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Snowstrinski actively working from the bottom here.
Hunt is taking a breather. Snowstrinski says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T3#
Hunt tries to pass the half guard into mount. Snowstrinski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Snowstrinski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hunt is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4##SUB2#
Hunt is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Snowstrinski defends it well. #T5#
Snowstrinski gets full guard.#SUB#
Hunt is sitting in close to Snowstrinski's body. Snowstrinski has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Hunt is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Hunt is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Snowstrinski.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Olaf Snowstrinski!
Olaf Snowstrinski 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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Event:
SSG 192 Schaubi vs Bik
Date: Aug 27, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Johnny Vilmat! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Mike Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Hunt drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Vilmat (0) vs (4) Hunt
Vilmat is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt taking a breather here.
Vilmat tries to improve position but can't.
Vilmat is trying to escape the position but Hunt is controlling the position.
It looks like Hunt 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vilmat tries to improve position but can't.
Vilmat is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hunt off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vilmat (4) vs (4) Hunt#SUB#
Vilmat has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hunt has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T1##SUB#
Hunt tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Vilmat has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Hunt is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Johnny Vilmat! |
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Event:
SSG 183 Sadiq vs Gomes
Date: Aug 06, 2023 |
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 5 wins and 3 losses; Lester Green! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Mike Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Hunt clinches.
Green jumps guard but Hunt stands there with Green around his waist. Green gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Green is working for takedown but Hunt is calmly controlling the position for now.
Green jumps guard but Hunt stands there with Green around his waist. Green gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lester Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Hunt turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Green (0) vs (4) Hunt
Hunt staying calm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Hunt staying calm.
Green is looking to reverse the position.
Hunt taking a breather here.
Green is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Green manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hunt's best efforts.
Green is trying to get back to full guard.
Hunt seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
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.#T3#
Hunt is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Green! Score +3 for passing guard: Green (0) vs (7) Hunt
Green keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Green slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Green is trying to get back to full guard.
Green is in trouble now - Hunt has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Green (0) vs (10) Hunt#T4#
Hunt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Green is trying to escape the mount.
Hunt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Green is desperately trying to improve his position but Hunt has a good base and remains in mount.
Green gets back to half guard.#T5##SUB2#
Hunt is trying to work for a kimura but Green is defending well.
Hunt sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hunt is pressing down on Green's thigh, looking to free his foot. Green is holding on for now.
Hunt sitting and controlling from the half guard.
It looks like Hunt 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.#T6#
Green is trying to control but can't.
Hunt performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Green looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Hunt pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Green (0) vs (13) Hunt
Green working to try and regain half guard.
Hunt trying to control but Green is having none of it. #T7#
Green is trying to escape the mount.
Green slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Green slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hunt forces his way into half guard.
Green might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hunt not doing much here.
#T8#
Hunt prevents Green from improving his position.
Hunt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Green is looking to control Hunt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Green avoid being mounted?
Green moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hunt slips nicely into half guard.#T9#
Hunt controlling the action here.
Green is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Hunt is working for a kimura but Green is defending it quite comfortably.
Green is trying to get back to full guard.#T10#
Green is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hunt jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Green (0) vs (16) Hunt
Green tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hunt is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Hunt working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T11#
Green gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Green (0) vs (18) Hunt
Hunt controlling from mount.
Hunt fails to take his opponent's back.
Hunt prevents Green from getting the reversal.#T12#
Green has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Green (0) vs (21) Hunt
Green is in bad spot here.
Green trying to control the position but Hunt manages to sink in the hooks.
Hunt controls the position.
Green rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T13#
Green has his hands clasped together around Hunt's back. He's all about the action.
Green wants to get back to full guard.
Hunt is controlling the pace.
Hunt prevents Green from improving his position.#T14#
Hunt is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Green! Score +3 for passing guard: Green (0) vs (24) Hunt
Hunt fails to move to back control.
Hunt content just to control the position here.
Green is trying to reverse the position but instead Hunt has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Green (0) vs (27) Hunt
Green is in bad spot here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Green is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hunt.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
SSG 174 Philbert vs Ibrahim
Date: Jul 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Mike Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Martino Frederick!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Hunt looking to score a takedown here. Frederick is defending well but Hunt drives through and ends up in Frederick's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (0) Frederick
Frederick is trying to keep Hunt in close.
Hunt sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Frederick's guard.
Frederick wants to get back to full guard.
Frederick moves into full guard.
Hunt controlling from the top position.
Hunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Frederick is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Hunt 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. #T2#
Frederick is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Frederick keeping full guard, as Hunt tries to pass. #SUB2#
Frederick working for submissions but it's allowed Hunt to get to half guard.
Hunt controlling the action here.#T3#
Hunt passes into side control, despite Frederick's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (5) vs (0) Frederick
Frederick is trying to improve his position.
Frederick tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Hunt presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hunt (7) vs (0) Frederick
Hunt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Frederick tries to reverse the position but Hunt maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt looking to control and managing it successfully.
Frederick felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T5#
Frederick is trying desperately to improve position.
Hunt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Frederick bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (7) vs (2) Frederick
Hunt is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T6#
Frederick wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Hunt controlling the position.
Frederick trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Hunt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Frederick is one step ahead there.
Hunt can't keep his opponent in guard - Frederick advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hunt manages to get to full guard.
Hunt tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T8#
Frederick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hunt is pulling down on Frederick's head to control his posture.
Hunt has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hunt working a defensive guard here.
Frederick won't allow Hunt to sweep him here.
Frederick stands and throws Hunt's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (7) vs (5) Frederick
Hunt is looking to regain half guard here but Frederick keeps moving and retains side control. #T9##SUB2#
Frederick is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hunt knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Hunt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hunt tries to buck Frederick off but Frederick is having none of it.#T10##SUB2#
Frederick swings around for an armbar but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Frederick's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (9) vs (5) Frederick
Hunt slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (12) vs (5) Frederick
Frederick is looking to regain half guard here but Hunt keeps moving and retains side control.
Hunt working away.
Frederick regains half guard.
Frederick wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Frederick wants to improve his position but Hunt is controlling well.
#T11#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hunt in particular looking to stall.
Hunt is pressing down on Frederick's thigh, looking to free his foot. Frederick is holding on for now.
Hunt keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T12#
Hunt is looking to advance position but Frederick won't allow it.
Hunt is controlling the pace.
Frederick is looking to improve his position.
#T13#
Hunt trying to control the pace.
Frederick is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hunt keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T14##SUB2#
Frederick looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hunt is taking a breather. Frederick says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Hunt is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Frederick still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Frederick has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hunt (12) vs (9) Frederick
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt takes the fight on points by 12 to 9. |
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Event:
SSG 170 Manning vs Chai
Date: Jul 09, 2023 |
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 13 wins and 25 losses; Bea Mason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Mike Hunt!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Columbo Gatti and Steve Montenegro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Hunt has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Mason jumps into guard, dragging Hunt to the mat.
Mason being controlled here, momentarily.
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.
It looks like Hunt 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mason has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hunt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hunt preventing the sweep. #T1#
Hunt stays in close to Mason's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Mason has an active guard here but Hunt has managed to pass into half guard.
Mason wants to get back to full guard.
Hunt trying to control the pace. #T2#
Mason trying to control from the bottom.
Hunt takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mason wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hunt takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Hunt is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mason! Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (0) vs (3) Hunt
Hunt controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hunt fails to take his opponent's back. #SUB2#
Hunt goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Mason turns into him and now he's in Hunt's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (2) vs (3) Hunt
Mason postures up.
Mason has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mason wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Hunt trying to control the position here.
Mason wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Hunt wants to sweep here but Mason controlling him for the moment.
Mason trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom. #T5#
Hunt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hunt managing to control the position.
Mason 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt looking for a sweep. Not yet Hunt, not yet.
Mason's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T6#
Hunt trying to keep a closed guard but Mason is proving a slippery customer.
Hunt is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Mason has gone for a leg lock! Hunt slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mason's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (2) vs (5) Hunt#SUB#
Mason looking for a guillotine here but Hunt defends easily.
Hunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mason is keeping the position for now. #T7#
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Mason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mason haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hunt controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T8#
Mason trying to keep a closed guard but Hunt is proving a slippery customer.
Hunt forces his way into half guard.
Mason is pressing down on Hunt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T9#
Hunt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mason keeping full guard, as Hunt tries to pass.
Hunt stands and throws Mason's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (2) vs (8) Hunt
Hunt taking a breather here.
Mason is trying to get back to half guard.#T10#
Mason is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hunt is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mason (2) vs (10) Hunt
Mason is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hunt content just to control the position here.
Hunt wants to control the pace but Mason is squirming around nicely.
Mason keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Hunt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hunt moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Mason (2) vs (13) Hunt
Hunt 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.
Hunt tries to keep control of the position but Mason is staying busy.
Hunt is riding his opponent, not letting Mason buck him off. #T12#
Mason tries to roll but Hunt sticks to his back.
Hunt biding his time, controlling Mason. #SUB2#
Hunt has managed to slip his arm under Mason's chin. This could be all over... yep, Mason is tapping out! Submission win for Hunt.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mike Hunt! |
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Event:
SSG 159 Hlervu vs Schaubi
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Rafael Souza! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Mike Hunt!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and Alyssa Summers.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Hunt shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Souza napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Souza (0) vs (4) Hunt
Hunt working away.
Souza is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Souza is working hard here to advance position.
Hunt is staying tight to Souza's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Souza tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Hunt easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Souza (0) vs (6) Hunt
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza tries to reverse the position but Hunt maintains control.
Hunt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Souza is trying desperately to improve position.#T1#
Hunt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hunt wants to take Souza's back but he can't do it this time.
Souza working to try and regain half guard.
Souza stops Hunt from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Souza really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T2#
Hunt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Souza really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Souza wants to control but Hunt is having none of it.
Hunt content just to control the position here.
Souza wants to control but Hunt is having none of it.#T3#
Hunt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Souza slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hunt is thwarting Souza's attempts to control the position.
Hunt tries to pass to full mount but Souza defends it.
Souza desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Souza wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4##SUB2#
Hunt is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hunt not doing much here.
Hunt has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Souza (0) vs (9) Hunt
Souza is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T5#
Hunt controlling the pace for now.
Souza is looking to get to half guard.
Hunt controlling the position easily from mount.
Souza wants to hold on but Hunt pushes him away.
Souza really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hunt forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Souza (0) vs (12) Hunt
Souza tries to escape but Hunt has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T6#
Hunt has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Souza's body.
#SUB2#
Hunt working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Souza is doing well to defend. Hunt seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Souza is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mike Hunt! |
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Event:
SSG 152 Beat The Man 3
Date: Jun 04, 2023 |
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 2 wins and 1 losses; Treacherous Cockatiel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Mike Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
No luck for Cockatiel with that takedown attempt.
And Hunt tries to counter it with a takedown but Cockatiel pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Hunt closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cockatiel to the mat! Cockatiel manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cockatiel (0) vs (2) Hunt
Hunt not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hunt tries to free his leg and advance position but Cockatiel is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt stays in close to Cockatiel's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cockatiel is pulling down on Hunt's head to control his posture.
Cockatiel tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1##SUB#
Cockatiel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hunt defends it easily.
Hunt is pushing down on Cockatiel's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cockatiel is fighting to maintain full guard but Hunt has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Hunt is looking for a kimura but Cockatiel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hunt to get the leverage.
Cockatiel trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cockatiel is looking for a sweep. Hunt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cockatiel is looking to control Hunt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cockatiel avoid being mounted?
Hunt performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
Cockatiel is trying to control but can't.
Hunt not doing much here.
Cockatiel wants to control but Hunt passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cockatiel (0) vs (5) Hunt
You can see the frustration on Cockatiel's face as Hunt controls the position.
Cockatiel is not content to let Hunt control the position. #T3#
Cockatiel wants to control but Hunt postures up.
Cockatiel tries to improve position but can't.
Hunt trying to control the action but Cockatiel is working 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.
Hunt wants to control but Cockatiel is keeping him busy. #T4#
Cockatiel is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cockatiel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hunt's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hunt's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cockatiel (4) vs (5) Hunt
Cockatiel biding his time, controlling Hunt.
Cockatiel'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.
Hunt tries to escape but Cockatiel has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Cockatiel is persistently looking for the submission but Hunt is defending it well.
#T5##SUB#
Cockatiel looking to break Hunt's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hunt remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Cockatiel will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Cockatiel gets his hands free as Hunt looks to control.
Hunt is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Hunt just trying to survive but Cockatiel is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hunt is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Hunt fending off the submission attempt from Cockatiel.
You can see the frustration on Hunt's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T6#
Cockatiel biding his time, looking for the opening.
Cockatiel tries to keep control of the position but Hunt is staying busy.
Hunt wants to control his opponent's hands but Cockatiel gets his hands free. #SUB#
Cockatiel is looking for the choke from the back position but Hunt is controlling his hands well.
Cockatiel 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.
Hunt tries to roll but Cockatiel sticks to his back.
#T7#
Hunt staying busy and making it hard for Cockatiel to control.
Hunt trying to control the position but Cockatiel manages to sink in the hooks.
Cockatiel controls the position.
Hunt trying to control the hands but Cockatiel won't let him.
Hunt is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Cockatiel.
Hunt just trying to survive but Cockatiel is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hunt rolls, trying to escape but Cockatiel keeps control of the position.
I would not like to be Hunt right now.
#T8##SUB#
Cockatiel is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Hunt has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Hunt is keeping busy.
Hunt is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Hunt looking very determined here, making life difficult for Cockatiel.
Hunt tries to roll but Cockatiel sticks to his back.
#T9#
Hunt trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Hunt is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Cockatiel is staying active.
Cockatiel is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Hunt looking very determined here, making life difficult for Cockatiel.
Cockatiel biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T10#
Hunt trying to control but not successfully.
Hunt looking very determined here, making life difficult for Cockatiel.
Hunt tries to escape but Cockatiel has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Cockatiel is persistently looking for the submission but Hunt is defending it well.
Cockatiel gets his hands free as Hunt looks to control. #T11#
I would not like to be Hunt right now.
Cockatiel struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB#
Cockatiel is persistently looking for the submission but Hunt is defending it well.
Hunt tries to escape but Cockatiel has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Cockatiel tries to get the hooks in deep but Hunt pushed the leg off.
Hunt trying to control but not successfully. #T12#
Hunt wants to escape the position.
What can Hunt do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Cockatiel wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy.
Cockatiel 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 trying to control the hands but Cockatiel won't let him.
Hunt is really stuck here.
#T13#
Hunt turns into Cockatiel and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cockatiel (4) vs (7) Hunt
Cockatiel can't keep his opponent in guard - Hunt advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Hunt is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cockatiel controlling the position well.
Hunt wants to control but Cockatiel is keeping him busy. #T14#
Hunt uses his free foot to push down on Cockatiel's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Cockatiel. Score +3 for passing guard: Cockatiel (4) vs (10) Hunt
Hunt looking to control but Cockatiel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cockatiel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cockatiel regains half guard.
Cockatiel wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cockatiel has his hands clasped together around Hunt's back. He's all about the action.
Cockatiel wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
TWGC 39 (170lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mike Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Derrick Gawain!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Gawain has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Gawain drags the fight down to the ground.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Gawain keeps moving. #SUB2#
Gawain looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Hunt is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gawain is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gawain has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (0) vs (2) Gawain
Hunt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hunt looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gawain has picked Hunt up and slammed him! Hunt can't keep hold of the triangle and Gawain manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (0) vs (5) Gawain#T1#
Hunt is being controlled here. #SUB2#
Gawain tries for a kimura but Hunt is defending well.
Gawain staying calm.#SUB2#
Gawain wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hunt, who protects the arm well.
Gawain working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gawain is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hunt is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gawain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hunt keeps working. #T2#
Hunt manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (5) Gawain#SUB2#
Gawain looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Gawain looking for submissions off his back.
Hunt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gawain keeps working. #SUB2#
Gawain looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Gawain looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hunt content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Hunt trying to control from half guard but Gawain is working away. #SUB#
Hunt is looking for a kimura here.
Hunt is thwarting Gawain's attempts to control the position.
Hunt tries to pass to full mount but Gawain defends it.
Hunt perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
Gawain gets full guard.
Gawain seems keen to control Hunt's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gawain working for a triangle but Hunt defends it easily.
Gawain can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hunt controls the pace.#SUB2#
Gawain looking for a guillotine here but Hunt defends easily.
#SUB2#
Hunt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hunt is pushing down on Gawain's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gawain is fighting to maintain full guard but Hunt has managed to sneak the leg through.#T5#
Gawain is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Gawain is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hunt pulls his head out easily.
Hunt is looking to take a break and control but Gawain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gawain looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gawain wants to control but Hunt passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (5) vs (5) Gawain#SUB#
Hunt tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Hunt is trying to get an arm triangle but Gawain is defending well. #T6#
Gawain is looking to regain half guard here but Hunt keeps moving and retains side control.
Hunt tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gawain manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (5) vs (7) Gawain
Hunt is looking for a sweep. Gawain is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gawain is trying to control. Hunt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hunt moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T7#
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Gawain from controlling successfully.
Gawain passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (5) vs (10) Gawain#SUB2#
Gawain wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hunt, who protects the arm well.
Gawain is looking to take a break and control but Hunt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gawain is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hunt knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gawain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hunt keeps working. #T8#
Hunt tries to improve position but can't.
Hunt can't do much from the bottom here.
Hunt tries to improve position but can't.
Hunt sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Hunt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
My spies in The Jungle Room inform me that Gawain has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gawain wants to control but Hunt is keeping him busy. #T9##SUB2#
Gawain is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Hunt looking for submissions off his back.
Hunt is trying to maintain the position but Gawain is very close to passing his half guard.
Gawain looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hunt is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Gawain is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T10#
Gawain frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (5) vs (13) Gawain
Gawain can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hunt is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Gawain swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hunt is now in Gawain's guard. A big mistake from Gawain there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (7) vs (13) Gawain
Hunt looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gawain working a defensive guard here.
#T11##SUB2#
Gawain looking for a guillotine here but Hunt defends easily.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Gawain keeps moving.
Hunt is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gawain is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hunt postures up.
Gawain wants to hit a sweep here but Hunt passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gawain there! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (10) vs (13) Gawain
Gawain is squirming around, avoiding Hunt's attempts to control the action. #T12#
Hunt is really struggling to control Gawain but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Hunt is working for a guillotine from mount but Gawain frees his head quite easily.
Gawain tries to hold on but Hunt pushes him away.
Gawain working to try and regain half guard.
Gawain is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gawain is squirming around, avoiding Hunt's attempts to control the action. #T13#
Gawain slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gawain wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Hunt is looking for a kimura but Gawain is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hunt to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Gawain looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Gawain looking for submissions off his back.
Hunt wants to take a breather but Gawain is having none of it.
Gawain controlling the position for now.#T14#
Hunt passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gawain! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (13) vs (13) Gawain
Gawain working to try and regain half guard.
Gawain holds of for dear life.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Hunt looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Gawain is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Gawain gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Gawain wins on points by 14 to 13.
During a confident post fight interview, Derrick Gawain thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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