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SSG 189 Makaro vs Dukat PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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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 0 wins and 2 losses; Alexey Turmarrov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Dan Jones!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Jones closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Turmarrov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Turmarrov (0) vs (2) Jones#SUB#
Turmarrov looking for a triangle here. Jones is fighting it but it looks tight! Turmarrov pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Jones is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Alexey Turmarrov! |
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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 5 wins and 4 losses; Huug Schlepper! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Mac Ryan!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Schlepper shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schlepper (2) vs (0) Ryan
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schlepper prevents Ryan from improving his position.
Schlepper really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ryan wants to control but Schlepper is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ryan wants to improve his position but Schlepper is controlling well.
Schlepper keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ryan tries to get to full guard but Schlepper has control of the leg.
Schlepper is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ryan gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schlepper wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving.
Ryan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Schlepper trying to control but Ryan is working from the bottom.
Schlepper passes into half guard.
Ryan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Schlepper takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Schlepper wants to free his trapped foot but Ryan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Schlepper trying to control the action but Ryan is working from the bottom.
Schlepper looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ryan tries to get to full guard but Schlepper has control of the leg.
Ryan is looking to get back to full guard here but Schlepper has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Schlepper (5) vs (0) Ryan#T2#
Ryan manages to get back to half guard.
Schlepper tries to pass to full mount but Ryan defends it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Schlepper wants to control but Ryan is keeping him busy.
Schlepper wants to free his trapped foot but Ryan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ryan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ryan wants to sweep here but Schlepper controlling him for the moment.
Schlepper advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Schlepper (8) vs (0) Ryan
Schlepper working away.#T3##SUB#
Schlepper working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ryan prevents Schlepper from improving position.
Ryan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Schlepper off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Schlepper (8) vs (4) Ryan
Schlepper tries to break free.
Ryan is trying to stick to Schlepper's back but Schlepper is turning into Ryan. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ryan's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Schlepper. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schlepper (10) vs (4) Ryan
Schlepper preventing the sweep.
Schlepper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ryan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ryan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Schlepper wants to pass the guard but Ryan is keeping the position.#T4#
Schlepper trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ryan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Schlepper trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schlepper 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. #SUB2#
Ryan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Schlepper gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Schlepper engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ryan working a defensive guard here.
Schlepper will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T5#
Schlepper is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Schlepper works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Schlepper is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ryan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Schlepper.
Schlepper looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ryan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Schlepper is working away from the top position though.#T6#
Schlepper wants to free his trapped foot but Ryan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Schlepper looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ryan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Schlepper pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ryan is keeping the position for now.
Schlepper wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving.
Ryan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Schlepper pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ryan is keeping the position for now. #T7#
Ryan can't keep his opponent in guard - Schlepper advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Ryan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Schlepper wants to control but Ryan is keeping him busy.
Schlepper is looking to advance position but Ryan won't allow it.
Schlepper is thwarting Ryan's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Ryan actively working from the bottom here.
Schlepper looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T8##SUB2#
Ryan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Schlepper seems content to control.
Ryan is concentrating on defense, preventing Schlepper from advancing position.
Schlepper stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryan is pressing down on Schlepper's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Schlepper trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ryan being controlled here, momentarily.
Schlepper tries to free his leg and advance position but Ryan is retaining full guard.
Schlepper stands and throws Ryan's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Schlepper (13) vs (4) Ryan#T9#
Schlepper trying to control the action but Ryan is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Ryan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Schlepper is staying tight to Ryan's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Schlepper tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ryan's legs.
Ryan gets back to half guard.
Ryan is staying active underneath Schlepper, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Schlepper wants to pass to mount but Ryan is defending the position.
Ryan is refusing to be controlled, as Schlepper sits in half guard. #T10#
Schlepper trying to pass the guard but Ryan defending well.
Schlepper passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Schlepper (16) vs (4) Ryan
Ryan tries to hold on but Schlepper pushes him away.
Schlepper content just to control the position here.
Ryan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Schlepper controlling from mount. #T11#
Ryan gets back to half guard.
Ryan trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Schlepper (19) vs (4) Ryan
Ryan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Schlepper controlling the pace for now.
Schlepper looking to control but Ryan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Schlepper controlling from mount.
Ryan 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.
Ryan gets back to full guard.
Schlepper pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ryan is keeping the position for now. #T12#
Ryan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schlepper is one step ahead there.
Schlepper passes Ryan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Schlepper is thwarting Ryan's attempts to control the position.
Ryan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Schlepper content to stall in guard here.
Schlepper advances to half guard.
Schlepper content to control rather than advance. #T13##SUB2#
Ryan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schlepper pulls his head out easily.
Ryan is concentrating on defense, preventing Schlepper from advancing position.
Schlepper moves into full mount! Ryan won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Schlepper (22) vs (4) Ryan
Ryan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Schlepper wants to control the pace but Ryan is squirming around nicely.
Schlepper is really struggling to control Ryan but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Schlepper takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T14#
Ryan is squirming around, avoiding Schlepper's attempts to control the action.
Ryan regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ryan is refusing to be controlled, as Schlepper sits in half guard. #SUB#
Schlepper is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ryan defends it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schlepper takes the fight on points by 22 to 4.
An out of breath Huug Schlepper thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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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 9 wins and 1 losses; Yuri Prochazka! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Sardon Heliogabale!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Prochazka drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Prochazka (2) vs (0) Heliogabale
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prochazka passes Heliogabale's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Heliogabale wants to control but Prochazka is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Heliogabale is staying active underneath Prochazka, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Heliogabale moves into full guard.
Prochazka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Heliogabale wants to sweep but no luck.
Heliogabale is trying to keep Prochazka in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heliogabale looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Prochazka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Heliogabale swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Heliogabale manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Prochazka manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Prochazka (2) vs (2) Heliogabale#SUB#
Prochazka is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Heliogabale looking to pass the guard.
Prochazka keeping moving, preventing Heliogabale from controlling successfully.
Prochazka lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Prochazka (4) vs (2) Heliogabale
Prochazka tries to free his leg and advance position but Heliogabale is retaining full guard. #T2#
Heliogabale lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Prochazka (4) vs (4) Heliogabale
Prochazka keeping full guard, as Heliogabale tries to pass.
Heliogabale wants to control from the top but Prochazka keeps moving.
Heliogabale might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Prochazka haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Prochazka is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Heliogabale defends well.
Prochazka is trying to keep Heliogabale in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prochazka bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Heliogabale's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Prochazka (6) vs (4) Heliogabale#T3#
Prochazka trying to control the position from guard on top but Heliogabale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Heliogabale looking for a sweep. Not yet Heliogabale, not yet.
Heliogabale has his hands on Prochazka's head, controlling the position.
Prochazka passes into half guard.
Prochazka trying to pass the guard but Heliogabale defending well.
Heliogabale wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Heliogabale is trying to maintain the position but Prochazka is very close to passing his half guard.
Heliogabale gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Heliogabale has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Prochazka can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Heliogabale can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Prochazka controls the pace.#SUB2#
Heliogabale throws his legs up looking for a submission but Prochazka uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Prochazka (9) vs (4) Heliogabale
Heliogabale is being controlled here.
Prochazka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Heliogabale keeps working. #T5#
Heliogabale looks to move to half guard but instead Prochazka has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Prochazka (11) vs (4) Heliogabale
Heliogabale can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Prochazka is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Heliogabale is surviving well by controlling Prochazka's body position as best he can.
Prochazka trying to control but Heliogabale is having none of it.
Prochazka is really struggling to control Heliogabale but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Heliogabale tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Prochazka moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Prochazka (14) vs (4) Heliogabale#T6#
Heliogabale turns into Prochazka and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Prochazka (14) vs (6) Heliogabale
Heliogabale is pushing down on Prochazka's leg trying to pass to half guard. Prochazka is fighting to maintain full guard but Heliogabale has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are battling for position here. Prochazka manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Heliogabale advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Prochazka (14) vs (9) Heliogabale#SUB2#
Heliogabale is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Prochazka is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Heliogabale thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Prochazka is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Heliogabale off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Prochazka (18) vs (9) Heliogabale#SUB#
Prochazka looking to break Heliogabale's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Heliogabale remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Prochazka will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Heliogabale can't escape the position.
#T7##SUB#
Prochazka has his arm under Heliogabale's chin here. Game over son! Prochazka squeezes tightly and Heliogabale is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yuri Prochazka!
A very excited looking Yuri Prochazka 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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Undercard bout
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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 1 wins and 0 losses; Bernhard River! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 28 losses; Sirus Hughes!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
River pushes Hughes up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
River manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but River is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
River has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Hughes forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Hughes is trying to work for a kimura but River is defending well.
River wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hughes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hughes trying to control the pace. #T1##SUB2#
Hughes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, River has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
River is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hughes pulls his head out easily.
Hughes is trying to control. River wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
River actively working from the bottom here.
River is refusing to be controlled, as Hughes sits in half guard. #T2#
River is holding on to half guard well.
River wants to control but Hughes is keeping busy.
River is pressing down on Hughes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but River is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
River working for a triangle but Hughes defends it easily.
#SUB#
River looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3#
Hughes trying to control but River is working from the bottom.
Hughes looking to sit in guard and control but River gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: River (2) vs (0) Hughes
Hughes trying to control the position.
River showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Hughes looking to control.
River wants to pass the guard but Hughes is keeping the position.
Hughes keeping moving, preventing River from controlling successfully. #SUB#
River has gone for a leg lock! Hughes slips out almost immediately though and dives into River's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: River (2) vs (2) Hughes
Hughes wants to control from the top but River keeps moving. #T5#
River 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.#SUB#
River has his foot on Hughes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hughes works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
River has his foot on Hughes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hughes works his way back into a safe position though.
Hughes looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hughes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
River is looking for a triangle but Hughes pushes his legs off easily.
Hughes wants to control from the top but River keeps moving. #T6##SUB#
River is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hughes is aware though and is defending well.
River wants to sweep but no luck.
Hughes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. River swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hughes passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: River (2) vs (5) Hughes
River tries to buck Hughes off but Hughes is having none of it.#T7##SUB2#
Hughes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. River knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
River is trying to get back to half guard.
Hughes working away.#SUB2#
Hughes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
River is not content to let Hughes control the position. #T8#
River manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: River (4) vs (5) Hughes
Hughes trying to hold on to River's head to control him but River postures up.
Hughes gets back to full guard.
#T9#
River controls from within his opponent's guard.
River is looking to advance position but Hughes has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: River (4) vs (9) Hughes
River is squirming around, avoiding Hughes's attempts to control the action.
River keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hughes wants to take River's back but he can't do it this time. #T10#
River is squirming around, avoiding Hughes's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
River is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hughes is trying to take his opponent's back.
Hughes wants to control but instead River manages to regain half guard.
Hughes wants to control but River is keeping him busy. #SUB#
River is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hughes pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
River looking for submissions off his back.#T11#
Hughes wants to control but River is keeping him busy.
River manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
River looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
River keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully. #T12##SUB#
River working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hughes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hughes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but River is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
River is looking for a triangle but Hughes pushes his legs off easily.
Hughes is stalling in the full guard.
River trying to keep a closed guard but Hughes is proving a slippery customer.
#T13#
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but River is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hughes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. River swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
River had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hughes defends it easily.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but River is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
River 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.#T14##SUB#
River is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
River lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: River (6) vs (9) Hughes
River passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: River (9) vs (9) Hughes
Hughes regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hughes moves into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and River gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
River takes the fight on points by 10 to 9.
During a confident post fight interview, Bernhard River thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Undercard bout
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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 2 wins and 7 losses; Robert Melia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Francisco Ngannou!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nice sprawl there from Melia as Ngannou shoots in.
Melia defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ngannou.
Melia tries to counter with a takedown but Ngannou is quick to defend against it.
Ngannou tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Melia defends well and Ngannou ends up having to push Melia into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Robert Melia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francisco Ngannou.
Melia stuffs the takedown attempt from Ngannou. Ngannou gets slowly back to his feet.
Ngannou tries to score a power double leg takedown but Melia sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ngannou somewhat.
Melia half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Francisco Ngannou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngannou goes for a double leg but Melia avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Melia continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Ngannou shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Melia (0) vs (2) Ngannou
Ngannou tries to pass to full mount but Melia defends it. #T1#
Melia wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Ngannou is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ngannou wants to lay and pray for a moment but Melia keeps working. #SUB2#
Ngannou is looking for a kimura but Melia is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ngannou to get the leverage.
Melia tries to roll over but Ngannou keeps him under control.#T2##SUB2#
Ngannou is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Melia is looking to improve his position.
Ngannou is looking to take a break and control but Melia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Melia is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Ngannou works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (0) vs (5) Ngannou
Melia is looking for a sweep.
Ngannou tries to move into full mount but can't pass Melia's legs.
Ngannou is looking to take a break and control but Melia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ngannou tries to advance to mount but Melia denies him. #T4##SUB2#
Ngannou is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Melia knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Melia is looking for a sweep.
Melia wants to control but Ngannou postures up.
Ngannou trying to control the position but Melia is working away.
Melia trying his best to control but Ngannou has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Melia (0) vs (7) Ngannou#T5#
Ngannou fails to move to back control.
Ngannou can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Melia is looking to escape.
Ngannou fails to take his opponent's back. #SUB2#
Ngannou is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Melia is surviving well by controlling Ngannou's body position as best he can.
Ngannou trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T6#
Melia is in all sorts of trouble here.
Melia looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Ngannou is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Melia is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Melia (0) vs (10) Ngannou
Melia trying to control the hands but Ngannou won't let him.
Melia wants to escape the position.
#T7##SUB2#
Ngannou has got one arm under Melia's chin. This could be trouble... Melia trying to control the other hand but Ngannou gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Melia has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Francisco Ngannou!
An out of breath Francisco Ngannou thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Sauv Ignon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Lester Green!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Ignon throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Green was covering up waiting for the punch and Ignon finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignon (2) vs (0) Green#SUB2#
Green escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ignon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Green can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ignon controls the pace.
Ignon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Green is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignon postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green wants to sweep here but Ignon controlling him for the moment.
Ignon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Ignon tries to free his leg and advance position but Green is retaining full guard.
Ignon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Green has an active guard here but Ignon has managed to pass into half guard.
Ignon is keen to just control but Green is a slippery customer.
Ignon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Green regains full guard. Nicely done.
Green 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.
Green is trying to control the position but Ignon postures up.
Ignon trying to control but Green is working from the bottom. #T2#
Ignon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ignon is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Green wants to sweep here but Ignon controlling him for the moment.
Ignon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Green swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ignon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3##SUB2#
Green looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ignon trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.
Ignon won't allow Green to sweep him here.
Green keeping moving, preventing Ignon from controlling successfully.
Ignon postures up.
#SUB2#
Ignon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4#
Ignon trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Green 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.#SUB2#
Green looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ignon has picked Green up and slammed him! Green can't keep hold of the triangle and Ignon manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignon (5) vs (0) Green
Ignon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Green keeps working. #SUB#
Ignon tries for a kimura but Green is defending well.
Green is looking to regain half guard here but Ignon keeps moving and retains side control. #T5##SUB#
Ignon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Green keeps working.
Green tries to bench press Ignon off him but Ignon keeps the position.
Green prevents Ignon from moving into mount.
Green wants to control but Ignon postures up.
Ignon advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignon (7) vs (0) Green
Green has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ignon (10) vs (0) Green#T6##SUB#
Ignon looking for the RNC.
Ignon controlling well, preventing Green from escaping the position.
Ignon doesn't have the hooks in and Green manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignon (10) vs (2) Green
Green stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Green stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Green wants to control from the top but Ignon keeps moving. #T7#
Ignon wants to sweep but no luck.
Ignon keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully.
Ignon trying to keep a closed guard but Green is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Ignon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ignon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Green wants to control from the top but Ignon keeps moving.
Ignon has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Green has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignon (10) vs (5) Green#T8#
Green working away.
Green tries to advance to mount but Ignon denies him.
Ignon is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Green off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ignon (14) vs (5) Green#SUB#
Ignon looking for the choke but no joy.
Ignon controlling well, preventing Green from escaping the position.
#T9#
Green keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Ignon looking to break Green's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Green remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Ignon will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Ignon biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB#
Green defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ignon's arms.
Green rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Ignon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Ignon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T10#
Green wants to improve his position but Ignon is controlling well.
Ignon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Green knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Green looking for submissions off his back.#T11#
Ignon is trying to control. Green wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ignon wants to free his trapped foot but Green is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Green is trying to maintain the position but Ignon is very close to passing his half guard.
Green is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ignon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ignon's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ignon (14) vs (9) Green
Ignon is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Ignon is trying to defend against the choke here but Green has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Green Tightens the hold and Ignon taps out furiously! Green displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lester Green!
After winning the bout, Lester Green thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Saad Sadiq ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Henry Grace!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Grace leaves Sadiq with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Grace steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sadiq .
Grace tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sadiq swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sadiq tries to counter with a takedown but Grace is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Grace clinches up with Sadiq and pushes him back against the cage.
Grace stops a takedown attempt from Sadiq .
Sadiq drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Grace gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saad Sadiq . That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Sadiq has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Grace clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sadiq (4) vs (0) Grace
Grace tries to escape the position.
Sadiq 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Sadiq doesn't have the hooks in and Grace manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sadiq (4) vs (2) Grace
Grace is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Let's hope that Grace 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Grace.#T2#
Sadiq looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Grace controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sadiq is controlling Grace's posture.#T3#
Sadiq is trying to hold Grace in close to prevent damage but Grace has managed to pass into half guard.
Grace is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Grace is pressing down on Sadiq 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sadiq is holding on for now. #T4#
Still in half guard, Grace seems content to control.
Yet more stalling tactics from Grace.
Sadiq desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grace sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T5#
Sadiq is positioning himself well to prevent Grace advancing to mount.
Sadiq is not content to let Grace control the position.#T6#
Well, if Grace 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.
Sadiq is holding on to half guard well.
Grace controlling the action here.
Sadiq is trying is best to control the position here. #T7#
Grace performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Grace is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Sadiq reverses the position - he's now on top in Grace's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sadiq (6) vs (2) Grace#T8#
Grace wants to sweep but no luck.
Sadiq postures up.
Grace trying to control the position here.
Grace tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Grace is looking to cinch up a triangle. Sadiq throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Grace's body to avoid the submission. Grace has instead reached around Sadiq 's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Grace arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Henry Grace!
During a confident post fight interview, Henry Grace thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Co-main event
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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 2 losses; Stix Itinya! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 11 losses; Nykolai Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kersikov swats away the attempt to clinch by Itinya.#TD2#
Itinya gets caught napping as Kersikov dives in and scores a takedown. Itinya manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Itinya (0) vs (2) Kersikov
Kersikov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Itinya pulls Kersikov in close to prevent any damage.
Kersikov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Itinya is pulling down on Kersikov's head to control his posture.
Itinya 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.
Itinya is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Itinya looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there.
Kersikov controlling from the top position.
Kersikov won't allow Itinya to sweep him here. #T3#
Itinya pulls Kersikov in close to prevent any damage.
Kersikov looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Itinya is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kersikov defends well.
Itinya looking to control.
#T4#
Itinya wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment.
Itinya seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kersikov postures up.
Itinya is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kersikov postures up.
Itinya is pulling down on Kersikov's head. It's preventing any offense from Kersikov, at least for the moment.#T5#
Kersikov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Itinya is adopting a defensive guard.#T6#
Itinya has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kersikov has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Itinya (0) vs (5) Kersikov
Itinya is looking to reverse the position.
Itinya sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kersikov passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Itinya (0) vs (8) Kersikov
Itinya wants to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.#T7#
Kersikov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Itinya is desperately trying to improve his position but Kersikov has a good base and remains in mount.
Kersikov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kersikov avoids the attempt from Itinya to control.#T8#
Itinya is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kersikov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kersikov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kersikov is trying to take his opponent's back.
Itinya tries to reverse the position but Kersikov maintains control.#T9#
Kersikov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Itinya tries to hold on but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov controlling the pace for now.
Itinya really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T10#
Itinya tries to control Kersikov's body but Kersikov pushes him off. Itinya squirms to his side and now Kersikov has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Itinya (0) vs (11) Kersikov
Itinya manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kersikov's guard. Nice work there by Itinya.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Itinya (2) vs (11) Kersikov
Kersikov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Itinya (2) vs (13) Kersikov
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
Itinya is trying to control the position but Kersikov postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T11#
Itinya wants to control but Kersikov passes easily into half guard.
Well, if Kersikov 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.
Itinya tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Itinya is positioning himself well to prevent Kersikov advancing to mount. #T12#
Itinya is trying to get back to full guard.
Kersikov is looking to advance position but Itinya won't allow it.
Itinya is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kersikov wants to pass to mount but Itinya is defending the position. #T13#
Kersikov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Itinya is positioning himself well to prevent Kersikov advancing to mount.
Itinya has a hand on Kersikov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kersikov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Itinya (2) vs (16) Kersikov
Kersikov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kersikov fails to move to back control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T14#
Itinya keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kersikov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Itinya holds on, trying desperately to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 16 to 2.
A relieved looking Nykolai Kersikov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Sergey Makarov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Gul Dukat!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Dukat tries to sprawl but Makarov drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Makarov (2) vs (0) Dukat
Dukat has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The House Of Pain. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Makarov in particular looking to stall.
Dukat wants to control but Makarov is keeping busy.
Makarov trying to control the pace.
Makarov wants to free his trapped foot but Dukat is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Makarov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukat wants to improve his position but Makarov is controlling well.
Makarov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Makarov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Makarov is looking to advance position but Dukat won't allow it.
Makarov stalling away here and it's allowed Dukat to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Dukat wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
Makarov tries to free his leg and advance position but Dukat is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dukat looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Makarov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Makarov (5) vs (0) Dukat
Dukat is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Makarov taking a breather here.
Dukat is trying to control Makarov's posture but Makarov avoids it.
Dukat is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makarov tries to move to mount but Dukat blocks the move with his legs.
Makarov working away.
Makarov wants to control but Dukat is keeping him busy. #T4#
Dukat is being controlled here.
Makarov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Dukat tries to improve position but can't.
Makarov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Dukat's shoulder. That is not cool.
Makarov gets to mount! Dukat was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Makarov (7) vs (0) Dukat
Dukat tries to lock up and control but Makarov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T5#
Makarov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Makarov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dukat is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T6##SUB#
Makarov is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Dukat to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Dukat shrugs it off.
Makarov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dukat is looking to improve his position but Makarov isn't that keen on the idea.
Dukat is controlling an arm, preventing Makarov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Makarov controlling his opponent. #T7#
Dukat is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Makarov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dukat tries to lock up and control but Makarov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T8#
Dukat has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Makarov (10) vs (0) Dukat
Makarov controls the position.#SUB#
Makarov working for a choke but Dukat is defending well.
Will Makarov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T9#
Dukat rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Dukat is looking for a sweep. Makarov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Makarov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Makarov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Makarov passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Makarov (13) vs (0) Dukat#SUB#
Dukat defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Makarov. #T10#
Makarov controlling the pace for now.
Makarov avoids the attempt from Dukat to control.
Dukat is trying desperately to improve position.
Makarov content just to control the position here. #T11#
Dukat is desperately trying to improve his position but Makarov has a good base and remains in mount.
Dukat gets back to half guard.
Dukat moves into full guard.
Dukat manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Makarov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makarov (13) vs (2) Dukat
Dukat postures up.
Dukat advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Makarov (13) vs (5) Dukat#T12#
Makarov tries to improve position but can't.
Dukat laying and praying for a moment but Makarov takes advantage and regains half guard.
Makarov is looking to improve his position.
Makarov wants to control but Dukat is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Makarov moves into full guard.
Makarov pulls Dukat in to control the position. #T13#
Makarov keeping moving, preventing Dukat from controlling successfully.
Makarov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Makarov keeping full guard, as Dukat tries to pass.
Dukat trying to control but Makarov is working from the bottom.
Makarov wants to control the position but Dukat says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T14#
Makarov is looking for a sweep. Dukat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Makarov wants to control but Dukat is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Makarov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dukat postures up.
Dukat controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Makarov trying to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Makarov takes the fight on points by 13 to 5.
A very excited looking Sergey Makarov 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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