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SSG 307 Gascoigne vs Gabenagus 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 London, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 8 losses; Cole Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Leopold Shaw!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Anthony Taglia and Franklyn Lucas.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Shaw fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Shaw has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Shaw or perhaps it was just good defense by Hunt, which made it look bad.
Hunt closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Shaw's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (0) Shaw
Shaw has control of Hunt's left arm, preventing Hunt from doing any damage.
Hunt pushing down on Shaw's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hunt is looking for a kimura here.
Hunt stalling away here and it's allowed Shaw to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Hunt might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shaw looking for a sweep. Not yet Shaw, not yet.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shaw controls Hunt momentarily but Hunt frees himself.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaw 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.
Shaw manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hunt manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (2) Shaw
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaw trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shaw is still trying to improve position.
Shaw won't allow Hunt to sweep him here.
Shaw avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hunt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shaw pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunt is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Shaw from controlling successfully.
Hunt lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (4) vs (2) Shaw
Hunt looking to pass the guard.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt is pushing down on Shaw's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shaw is fighting to maintain full guard but Hunt has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hunt is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shaw has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hunt is trying to control the action in half guard but Shaw is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaw works his way to full guard. Good work.
Shaw is looking for a triangle here but Hunt uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (7) vs (2) Shaw
Hunt swings around for an armbar but Shaw sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hunt's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (7) vs (4) Shaw
Shaw sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Shaw trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hunt holds on and takes a little breather.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Shaw from controlling successfully.
Hunt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shaw doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shaw manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shaw looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Shaw won't allow Hunt to sweep him here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is working hard here to advance position.
Shaw thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hunt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shaw wants to pass the guard but Hunt is keeping the position.
Hunt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shaw's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (9) vs (4) Shaw
Hunt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shaw has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hunt has managed to get both his arms back between Shaw's legs - danger averted.
Shaw manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hunt manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (9) vs (6) Shaw
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Shaw is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Shaw looking to pass the guard.
Shaw passes Hunt's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hunt wants to improve his position but Shaw is controlling well.
Hunt trying to control from the bottom.
Shaw trying to mount his opponent but Hunt defends it.
Hunt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is not content to let Shaw control the position.
Hunt tries to get to full guard but Shaw has control of the leg.
Shaw is working for a kimura but Hunt is defending it quite comfortably.
Shaw wants to pass the guard but Hunt is defending well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hunt wants to control but Shaw is keeping busy.
Shaw is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hunt is just riding it out for now. Shaw eventually gives up the hold.
Hunt trying to hold on to Shaw's head to control him but Shaw postures up.
Hunt is pressing down on Shaw's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Shaw tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunt is retaining full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hunt pulls Shaw in to control the position.
Shaw is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hunt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shaw doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shaw manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hunt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hunt is really struggling to control Shaw but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Shaw won't allow Hunt to sweep him here.
Hunt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shaw gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hunt lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (11) vs (6) Shaw
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shaw keeping full guard, as Hunt tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shaw is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (11) vs (8) Shaw
Hunt looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Shaw wants to pass the guard but Hunt is keeping the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Shaw pushing down on Hunt's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Shaw wants to pass the guard but Hunt is defending well.
Shaw is trying to control. Hunt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hunt wants to get back to full guard.
Hunt is refusing to be controlled, as Shaw sits in half guard.
Shaw is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Shaw is looking to advance position but Hunt won't allow it.
Hunt trying to control but Shaw postures up.
Hunt tries to roll over but Shaw keeps him under control.
Shaw is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shaw is keen to just control but Hunt is a slippery customer.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Shaw is working for a submission of some sort.
Shaw wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hunt keeps working.
Hunt wants to control but Shaw is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shaw prevents Hunt from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt takes the fight on points by 11 to 8.
A victorious Cole Hunt thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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