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SSG 302 Hall 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Alec Lynch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jake Dunn!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dunn closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lynch (0) vs (4) Dunn
Lynch tries to improve position but can't.
Lynch is working hard here to advance position.
Lynch can't do much from the bottom here.
Dunn staying calm.
Lynch controls the position for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunn trying to control the position but Lynch is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch is looking for a sweep.
Lynch is not content to let Dunn control the position.
You can see the frustration on Lynch's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lynch is looking for a sweep.
Dunn is staying tight to Lynch's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Lynch tries to buck Dunn off but Dunn is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Lynch's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lynch sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dunn is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lynch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lynch looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dunn stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dunn is working for a kimura but Lynch is defending it quite comfortably.
Dunn is trying to control. Lynch wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynch controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Lynch is looking for a sweep. Dunn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dunn seems to be working for a kimura but Lynch defends the submission attempt.
Lynch is looking for a sweep. Dunn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dunn is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Lynch looking to control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lynch working a defensive guard but Dunn passes into half guard.
Lynch is pressing down on Dunn's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lynch holds on and takes a little breather.
Lynch looking to control.
Lynch seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lynch lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lynch (2) vs (4) Dunn
Lynch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dunn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dunn looking for a sweep. Not yet Dunn, not yet.
Dunn looks winded!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lynch wants to pass the guard but Dunn is keeping the position.
Lynch controlling from the top position.
Lynch slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lynch (5) vs (4) Dunn
Lynch is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Dunn is trying to escape and Lynch transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Dunn is forced to tap! Nice work there by Lynch! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alec Lynch! |
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