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SSG 293 Gaul vs Hunt 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Charles Carvalho! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Desmodium Denari!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Carvalho is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Carvalho moves in looking to clinch but Denari pushes him off.
Denari shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Carvalho's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Carvalho (0) vs (2) Denari
Denari looking to pass the guard.
Carvalho trying to control the position here.
Denari wants to pass the guard but Carvalho is keeping the position.
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.
Denari is still trying to improve position.
Denari advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denari is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Denari is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Carvalho doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Denari.
Denari works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Carvalho (0) vs (5) Denari
Denari is staying tight to Carvalho's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denari is trying to get an arm triangle but Carvalho is defending well.
Denari tries to move to mount but Carvalho blocks the move with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Denari is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Carvalho has escaped the position, nice work there.
Denari is trying to get an arm triangle but Carvalho is defending well.
Denari tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denari tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Carvalho stops Denari from passing to mount.
Denari wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Carvalho, who protects the arm well.
Denari tries to move to mount but Carvalho blocks the move with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denari looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Denari tries to advance to mount but can't.
Denari tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Denari is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Carvalho knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Denari tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Denari trying to control the position but Carvalho is working away.
Denari goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Carvalho rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Denari's guard! Nice work there by Carvalho! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carvalho (2) vs (5) Denari
Denari has his foot on Carvalho's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Carvalho works his way back into a safe position though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho trying to control the position from guard on top but Denari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Denari manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Carvalho manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carvalho (2) vs (7) Denari
Carvalho is breathing heavily.
Denari trying to move into half guard but instead Carvalho has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carvalho (4) vs (7) Denari
Denari is pulling down on Carvalho's head to control his posture.
Denari looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carvalho is one step ahead there.
Denari keeping moving, preventing Carvalho from controlling successfully.
Denari is looking for a triangle here but Carvalho uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Carvalho (7) vs (7) Denari
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Denari is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Carvalho off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Carvalho (7) vs (11) Denari
Denari patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Denari is looking for a choke. Carvalho gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Carvalho manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carvalho (9) vs (11) Denari
Carvalho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Carvalho won't allow Denari to sweep him here.
Carvalho tries to free his leg and advance position but Denari is retaining full guard.
Denari wants to hit a sweep here but Carvalho passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Denari there! Score +3 for passing guard: Carvalho (12) vs (11) Denari
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Denari turns into him and now he's in Carvalho's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carvalho (12) vs (13) Denari
Denari passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Carvalho (12) vs (16) Denari
Carvalho gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Carvalho (12) vs (18) Denari
Denari looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Denari controlling the pace for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho has given up his back here. Will Denari look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Carvalho (12) vs (21) Denari
Denari has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Denari working for a choke but Carvalho is defending well.
Denari working for the choke.
Denari looking to break Carvalho's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Carvalho remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Denari will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Denari is persistently looking for the submission but Carvalho is defending it well.
Carvalho showing good submission defense here.
Denari is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Carvalho is defending well though. Denari let's go of the attempt for now.
Denari is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Denari has got one arm under Carvalho's chin. This could be trouble... Carvalho trying to control the other hand but Denari gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Carvalho has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Desmodium Denari!
A very excited looking Desmodium Denari 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.
Charles Carvalho spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back stronger. Better. Serei um campeão!'. |
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