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SSG 123 Laulhere vs Hlervu PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Joe Biden! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Holter Huntington!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Anthony Taglia and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Huntington 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: Biden (0) vs (2) Huntington
Huntington is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Biden is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Biden has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Biden (2) vs (2) Huntington
Huntington throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Biden escapes and throws Huntington's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Biden (5) vs (2) Huntington
Huntington tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Biden wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Huntington is trying to work for a sweep but Biden has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Biden (7) vs (2) Huntington
Biden with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biden controlling the position easily from mount.
Huntington is looking to improve his position but Biden isn't that keen on the idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biden controlling the position easily from mount.
Huntington really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Biden is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Huntington to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Huntington shrugs it off.
Biden working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Biden tries to control but Huntington wriggling away.
Huntington is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Biden will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biden trying to control but Huntington is having none of it.
Biden controlling from mount.
Huntington 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: Biden (7) vs (4) Huntington
Biden is controlling Huntington's posture.
Huntington wants to control from the top but Biden keeps moving.
Biden has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Huntington can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huntington wants to control from the top but Biden keeps moving.
Huntington is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Biden is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Biden has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Biden (9) vs (4) Huntington
Huntington throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Biden thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Biden sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Huntington can do anything to dispel that myth.
Biden drops back looking for a leg! Huntington is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Huntington manages to kick Biden off! Biden jumps back into Huntington's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huntington working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Biden doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Biden manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Huntington looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Biden passes into half guard.
Huntington looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huntington is looking for a sweep. Biden is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Biden is trying to work for a kimura but Huntington is defending well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Huntington is trying to get back to full guard.
Huntington looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Biden pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Biden (12) vs (4) Huntington
Biden manages to capitalize on a mistake by Huntington to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Biden (15) vs (4) Huntington
Huntington defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Biden controlling the position well here. Huntington rolled but Biden kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Biden 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, Huntington has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Huntington tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Huntington tries to reverse the position but Biden maintains control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Biden trying to control but Huntington is having none of it.
Huntington working to try and regain half guard.
Biden wants to control the pace but Huntington is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huntington tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Huntington is squirming around, avoiding Biden's attempts to control the action.
Huntington is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Biden looking to control but Huntington is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Huntington is working to get back to half guard.
Biden looking to control but Huntington is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Biden moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Biden (18) vs (4) Huntington
Huntington is in bad spot here.
Biden looking to break Huntington's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Huntington remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Biden will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Biden is persistently looking for the submission but Huntington is defending it well.
Huntington really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Biden. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Huntington wants to escape the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Biden just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Huntington is trying to break free.
Biden is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Biden has the hooks in. Huntington is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Biden is looking for the choke from the back position but Huntington is controlling his hands well.
I really don't envy Huntington right now.
Biden is looking for the choke from the back position but Huntington is controlling his hands well.
Huntington rolls, trying to escape but Biden keeps control of the position.
Biden biding his time, controlling Huntington.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Huntington tries to break free.
Biden controls the position.
Huntington is trying to break free.
Huntington is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Biden looking for the choke but no joy.
I would not like to be Huntington right now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Huntington wants to escape the position.
Huntington is trying to defend against the choke here but Biden has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Biden Tightens the hold and Huntington taps out furiously! Biden displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joe Biden! |
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