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SSG 242 Makarov vs Hall 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Tony Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Eliss Grov!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Grov sprawls well. Grov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lee gets slowly back to his feet.
Lee circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Lee has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lee shoots in for a double leg but Grov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee goes for a double leg but Grov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Grov continues to drive forward.
Grov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Grov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Grov prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Lee has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Grov uses from the top position.
Grov controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Grov looking to pass the guard. #T1##SUB2#
Grov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Grov advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Grov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lee has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Grov is working for a submission of some sort.
Lee wants to control but Grov is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Grov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2##SUB2#
Grov is trying to work for a kimura but Lee is defending well.
#SUB2#
Lee is defending against the submission attempts here by Grov.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Grov has control of the leg.
Grov controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Grov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lee has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Grov controlling the pace.
Grov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working. #SUB2#
Grov is working for a kimura but Lee is defending it quite comfortably.
Lee wants to improve his position but Grov is controlling well.
#T4#
Lee is trying to control but can't.
Grov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lee is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Grov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Grov prevents Lee from improving his position.
Lee is staying active underneath Grov, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T5##SUB2#
Grov is trying to work for a kimura but Lee is defending well.
Lee wants to improve his position but Grov is controlling well.
Grov controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Grov 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.
Grov wants to free his trapped foot but Lee is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T6##SUB2#
Grov seems to be working for a kimura but Lee defends the submission attempt.
Lee has his hands clasped together around Grov's back. He's all about the action.#SUB2#
Grov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Grov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lee defends it well.
Lee regains full guard. Nicely done. #T7#
Grov content to stall in guard here.
Grov trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Grov looking to sit in guard and control but Lee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Grov#SUB2#
Grov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lee is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Grov looking for a guillotine here but Lee defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Grov working for a triangle but Lee defends it easily.
#T8#
Grov trying to control the position here.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Grov is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Lee avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Grov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lee forces his way into half guard.
Lee content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T9#
Grov gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Grov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lee defends it easily.
Lee is pushing down on Grov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Grov is fighting to maintain full guard but Lee has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Grov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lee pulls his head out easily.
Lee is thwarting Grov's attempts to control the position.
Lee trying to control from half guard but Grov is working away. #T10#
Lee is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Grov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lee looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Grov is in trouble now - Lee has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (5) vs (0) Grov
Grov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Grov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Grov tries to hold on but Lee postures up.
Lee is looking to work his way around to Grov's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Lee avoids the attempt from Grov to control.#T11#
Grov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lee trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Grov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Grov tries to lock up and control but Lee gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Grov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lee looking to control but Grov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lee avoids the attempt from Grov to control.
Grov tries to improve his position but instead Lee has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lee (8) vs (0) Grov
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T12#
Lee is not going to allow Grov to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Grov showing good submission defense here.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Grov tries to escape but Lee has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Grov trying to control the hands but Lee won't let him.
Grov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lee's guard. Nice work there by Grov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (8) vs (2) Grov
Grov forces his way into half guard.
Grov prevents Lee from improving his position.#T13##SUB2#
Grov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lee is just riding it out for now. Grov eventually gives up the hold.
Grov is trying to control. Lee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Grov is trying to work for a kimura but Lee is defending well.
Lee is refusing to be controlled, as Grov sits in half guard. #T14#
Lee wants to control but Grov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Grov is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Grov is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Grov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee wants to control but Grov is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee takes the fight on points by 8 to 2. |
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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 5 wins and 7 losses; Jeannot Mondiou! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Moray Eel!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Eel has closed the distance and engaged Mondiou in a clinch.
#TD2#
Eel jumps guard and drags Mondiou to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mondiou forces his way into half guard.
Eel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mondiou pushing down on Eel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mondiou has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Mondiou (3) vs (0) Eel
Mondiou wants to take his opponent's back but Eel doesn't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mondiou prevents Eel from getting the reversal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mondiou trying to control but Eel is having none of it. #SUB#
Mondiou goes for an armbar but Eel turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Eel. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondiou (3) vs (2) Eel
Mondiou 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Mondiou is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Eel won't allow Mondiou to sweep him here.
Eel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mondiou swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Eel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Eel trying to control but Mondiou is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mondiou working for a triangle but Eel defends it easily.
Eel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mondiou swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Mondiou is adopting a defensive guard.
Eel sitting in guard here, content to control.
Eel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mondiou trying to control but Eel postures up.
Mondiou wants to get back to full guard.
Eel sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Mondiou trying to control from the bottom.
Mondiou tries to get to full guard but Eel has control of the leg.
Mondiou is working hard here to advance position.
Mondiou is concentrating on defense, preventing Eel from advancing position.
Mondiou wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Eel wants to pass to mount but Mondiou is defending the position.
Eel stalling.
Eel wants to take a breather but Mondiou is having none of it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Eel in particular looking to stall.
Eel wants to pass the guard but Mondiou is defending well.
Eel slows the pace down in half guard.
Eel's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Eel prevents Mondiou from improving his position.
Eel tries to pass to full mount but Mondiou defends it. #T5#
Mondiou is looking for a sweep. Eel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Mondiou looking for submissions off his back.
Mondiou wants to get back to full guard.
Eel uses his free foot to push down on Mondiou's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mondiou. Score +3 for passing guard: Mondiou (3) vs (5) Eel
Eel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Eel forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Mondiou (3) vs (8) Eel
Good control from Eel.
Eel trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T6#
You can see the frustration on Mondiou's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Will Eel go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Mondiou tries to roll but Eel sticks to his back.
Eel keeps control of the position easily here as Mondiou tries to buck him off.
I really don't envy Mondiou right now.
#SUB2#
Mondiou is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Eel gets his way!
Eel is hanging on to Mondiou's back as he tries to escape.
#T7#
Eel is trying to control but Mondiou is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Mondiou 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.
Mondiou wants to get back to full guard.
Eel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mondiou does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mondiou is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Eel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Let's hope that Eel 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.
Eel tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mondiou knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Eel keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mondiou wants to get back to full guard.#T8#
Eel controlling the action here.
Mondiou is trying to get back to full guard.
Eel tries to pass to full mount but Mondiou defends it.
Mondiou is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mondiou trying to control here.
Eel prevents Mondiou from improving his position.
Eel stalling. #T9#
Mondiou is looking for a sweep. Eel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Eel passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondiou (3) vs (11) Eel
Eel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mondiou tries to reverse the position but Eel maintains control.
Mondiou tries to hold on but Eel pushes him away.
Mondiou 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: Mondiou (5) vs (11) Eel#SUB2#
Eel is looking for a triangle but Mondiou pushes his legs off easily.
#T10##SUB2#
Eel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mondiou defends it easily.
Mondiou trying to control but Eel is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Eel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mondiou doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Eel is tightening it up a little... Mondiou has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Mondiou reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Mondiou taps out! Nice BJJ there by Eel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Moray Eel!
Moray Eel thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Carl McDonald Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Joao Miyao!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Miyao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Miyao moves to clinch but McDonald Jr breaks away #TD#
and McDonald Jr counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (2) vs (0) Miyao
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Miyao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McDonald Jr looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McDonald Jr has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald Jr (5) vs (0) Miyao
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyao is trying desperately to improve position.#T1#
McDonald Jr moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: McDonald Jr (8) vs (0) Miyao#SUB#
McDonald Jr looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Miyao fending off the submission attempt from McDonald Jr. #T2##SUB#
McDonald Jr has got his arm under Miyao's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Miyao has spun round into McDonald Jr's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (8) vs (2) Miyao#SUB#
McDonald Jr looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Miyao passes into half guard.
#SUB#
McDonald Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Miyao pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB2#
Miyao is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McDonald Jr sees it coming and defends easily.
McDonald Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Miyao tries to pass to full mount but McDonald Jr defends it.
Miyao moves into full mount! McDonald Jr won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald Jr (8) vs (5) Miyao
McDonald Jr regains half guard.#T4#
McDonald Jr is pressing down on Miyao's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
McDonald Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Miyao is aware though and is defending well.
McDonald Jr looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Miyao puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Miyao passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for McDonald Jr! Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald Jr (8) vs (8) Miyao
McDonald Jr is in all sorts of trouble here.
McDonald Jr has given up his back here. Will Miyao look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: McDonald Jr (8) vs (11) Miyao
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
I really don't envy McDonald Jr right now.
#SUB2#
Miyao has the hooks in. McDonald Jr is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Miyao passes his arm under McDonald Jr's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, McDonald Jr taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joao Miyao!
A relieved looking Joao Miyao 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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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 8 wins and 21 losses; Diego Hageman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 27 losses; Matt Spanks!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Hageman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hageman (2) vs (0) Spanks
Hageman is trying to control. Spanks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Spanks wants to get back to full guard.
Hageman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Spanks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Spanks trying to control here.
#SUB#
Hageman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Spanks is just riding it out for now. Hageman eventually gives up the hold.
Spanks is looking for a sweep. Hageman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hageman seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1##SUB#
Spanks is defending against the submission attempts here by Hageman.
Spanks wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Hageman seems to be looking for submissions.
Spanks slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Spanks has his hands on Hageman's head, controlling the position.
Hageman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hageman preventing the sweep. #T2#
Hageman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hageman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Spanks managing to control the position.
Hageman trying to control the position from guard on top but Spanks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spanks trying to keep a closed guard but Hageman is proving a slippery customer.
Spanks keeping moving, preventing Hageman from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB#
Hageman drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Spanks dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (2) vs (2) Spanks
Spanks wants to pass the guard but Hageman is keeping the position.
Spanks is looking to advance position but Hageman has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hageman (6) vs (2) Spanks
Spanks slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Hageman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spanks slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
Hageman trying to control but Spanks is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Spanks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hageman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Spanks is tightening it up a little... Hageman has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Hageman reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Hageman taps out! Nice BJJ there by Spanks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Matt Spanks! |
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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 3 wins and 10 losses; Zachary Benjamins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 10 losses; Sardon Heliogabale!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Benjamins has closed the distance and engaged Heliogabale in a clinch.
Benjamins tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Benjamins gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Benjamins (2) vs (0) Heliogabale
Heliogabale is looking for a sweep. Benjamins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Benjamins trying to control from Heliogabale's half guard. Heliogabale has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Benjamins won't allow Heliogabale to sweep him here.
Heliogabale is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Heliogabale keeping full guard, as Benjamins tries to pass. #SUB2#
Benjamins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Heliogabale has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Benjamins has managed to get both his arms back between Heliogabale's legs - danger averted.
Benjamins has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Benjamins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Benjamins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Benjamins being controlled here momentarily.
Heliogabale wants to sweep but no luck. #T1##SUB2#
Benjamins content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Heliogabale has locked up a guillotine! Heliogabale's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Benjamins is holding on here and Heliogabale must be using up a lot of energy. Benjamins has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Heliogabale gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sardon Heliogabale!
Our winner, Sardon Heliogabale, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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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 9 wins and 20 losses; Gordon Plant! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Murzol Gro Ulfimph!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Plant pushes Gro Ulfimph up against the cage in a clinch.
Gro Ulfimph tries to score a body lock takedown but Plant shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Gro Ulfimph has clasped his hands together around Plant's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Plant (0) vs (4) Gro Ulfimph
Gro Ulfimph controls the position.
Plant is looking to reverse the position.
Gro Ulfimph is staying tight to Plant's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Plant can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plant is trying to improve his position.
Gro Ulfimph slows the pace down.
Plant is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Gro Ulfimph trying to control the action but Plant is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Plant's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Plant is looking for a sweep.
Plant can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Plant tries to buck Gro Ulfimph off but Gro Ulfimph is having none of it.
Plant wants to control but Gro Ulfimph postures up.
Gro Ulfimph 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 Plant's shoulder. That is not cool.
Plant manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gro Ulfimph's best efforts.#SUB2#
Gro Ulfimph maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Plant could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Gro Ulfimph has cracked it and Plant is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Gro Ulfimph!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Murzol Gro Ulfimph!
A relieved looking Murzol Gro Ulfimph 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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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 7 wins and 3 losses; Robert Cap! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Mark Norman!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Cap has managed to clinch.
Norman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cap pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Cap moves into range and clinches up with Norman.
Cap stops a takedown attempt from Norman.
Norman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Norman prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Cap has Norman pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Cap pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Norman tumbling to the mat - Cap dives into Norman's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cap (2) vs (0) Norman
Norman looking for a sweep. Not yet Norman, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cap trying to control the position from guard on top but Norman 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.
Norman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cap is looking to pass into half guard but Norman pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Norman is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cap (2) vs (2) Norman#T1#
Norman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cap is keeping the position for now.
Cap controls Norman momentarily but Norman frees himself.
Norman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cap is adopting a defensive guard.
Cap looking for a sweep. Not yet Cap, not yet.
Cap looking to control.
#T2#
Norman won't allow Cap to sweep him here.
My spies in Rollins Fitness inform me that Norman has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Cap seems keen to control Norman's posture.
Norman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cap swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cap has Norman pulled in close to control his posture.
Cap is trying to control the position but Norman postures up.
Cap controlling the position.
Cap will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Norman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cap swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Norman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Cap is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Norman postures up.
Norman wants to pass the guard but Cap is keeping the position.
Norman trying to control but Cap is working from the bottom.
Cap managing to control the position. #T4##SUB#
Cap is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cap controls Norman momentarily but Norman frees himself.
Norman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cap swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cap looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Norman seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Norman wants to pass the guard but Cap is keeping the position.
Norman 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.
Let's hope that Norman 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cap holds on and takes a little breather. #T6#
Norman trying to move into half guard but instead Cap has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cap (4) vs (2) Norman
Norman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cap looking to pass the guard.
Cap 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.
Cap has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Norman wants to improve his position but instead Cap has moved into half guard.
#T7#
Cap performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Norman is staying active underneath Cap, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cap slows the pace down in half guard.
Norman controlling the position for now.
Norman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T8#
Cap forces his way into half guard.
Norman wants to get back to full guard.
Cap tries to pass to full mount but Norman defends it.
Cap controlling the action here.#T9#
Norman wants to control but Cap is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Norman is looking for a sweep. Cap is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Norman trying to control but Cap postures up.
Norman holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Norman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cap tries to pass the half guard into mount. Norman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Norman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cap's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cap's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cap (4) vs (6) Norman#T10#
Cap trying to control but not successfully.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Norman's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Cap just trying to survive but Norman is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Cap rolls, trying to escape but Norman keeps control of the position.
Norman is not going to allow Cap to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Norman looking for the choke from the back.
I really don't envy Cap right now.
#T11##SUB2#
Cap defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cap (6) vs (6) Norman
Norman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cap is looking to advance position but Norman has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cap (6) vs (10) Norman
Cap is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cap is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Norman is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cap tries to reverse the position but Norman maintains control.
Norman controlling the position easily from mount. #T12#
Cap is trying to escape the mount.
Norman wants to control the pace but Cap is squirming around nicely.
Norman avoids the attempt from Cap to control.
Norman controlling his opponent.
Cap is working to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Norman fails to advance to Cap's back.
Cap is trying desperately to improve position.
Norman tries to control but Cap wriggling away. #T14#
Norman with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Cap can't escape the position.
Norman content just to control the position here.
Norman prevents Cap from getting the reversal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Norman wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Norman tries to take Cap's back but instead Cap uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Norman wins on points by 10 to 6.
A very excited looking Mark Norman rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Undercard bout
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Kevin Jones! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 16 losses; Denubis Majere!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Jones drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jones (4) vs (0) Majere
Majere is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jones trying to control the action but Majere is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Majere! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jones (6) vs (0) Majere
Jones content just to control the position here. #T1#
Jones tries to control but Majere wriggling away.
Jones wants to control but Majere has made it back to half guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Majere is just riding it out for now. Jones eventually gives up the hold.
Majere won't allow Jones to pass to mount. #T2#
Jones is trying to control. Majere wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Majere is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Majere avoid being mounted?
Majere felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Jones is looking for a kimura but Majere is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones to get the leverage.
Majere is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've been hearing good reports from Jones's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Majere is defending against the submission attempts here by Jones.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (9) vs (0) Majere#SUB#
Jones goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Majere turns into him and now he's in Jones's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (9) vs (2) Majere#T3#
Jones looking to control but Majere passes into half guard.
Majere wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Majere is pressing down on Jones's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jones is holding on for now.
Jones is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Majere's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Majere's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jones (13) vs (2) Majere
Majere trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Jones is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Majere knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Majere for a finish. #SUB#
Jones is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Majere knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Majere for a finish. #T4##SUB#
Jones 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, Majere has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Jones looking for the choke from the back.
Jones wants to control but Majere is keeping busy.
Majere breaks Jones's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (13) vs (4) Majere
Majere tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
#T5##SUB#
Jones is looking for a triangle but Majere pushes his legs off easily.
Jones is adopting a defensive guard.
Majere trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Majere avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jones can't keep his opponent in guard - Majere advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T6##SUB#
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Majere is trying to control the action in half guard but Jones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Majere in particular looking to stall.
Majere wants to pass to mount but Jones is defending the position.
Majere takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T7#
Jones is looking for a sweep. Majere is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Majere looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Majere advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Majere seems to be looking for submissions.
Majere wants to pass the guard but Jones is defending well. #T8#
Majere trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away. #SUB2#
Majere is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Majere trying to pass the guard but Jones defending well. #T9#
Jones trying to hold on to Majere's head to control him but Majere postures up.
Jones is trying to control but Majere manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (13) vs (7) Majere#SUB2#
Majere with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Majere is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T10#
Jones is in all sorts of trouble here.
Majere manages to capitalize on a mistake by Jones to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Jones (13) vs (10) Majere
Jones looking very determined here, making life difficult for Majere.
#SUB2#
Jones preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Majere. #SUB2#
Majere patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Jones manages to reverse the position and now he's in Majere's guard. Nice work there by Jones.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (15) vs (10) Majere
Majere wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Majere looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
#T11#
Majere lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (15) vs (12) Majere
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Majere controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Majere trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Majere might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jones haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Majere defends easily.
#SUB#
Jones has an active guard here but Majere has managed to pass into half guard.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.#T13#
Majere sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Let's hope that Majere 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.
Majere is keen to just control but Jones is a slippery customer.
Jones tries to roll over but Majere keeps him under control.
Majere trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.
Jones trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (15) vs (15) Majere#T14#
Jones is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jones is squirming around, avoiding Majere's attempts to control the action.
Jones is trying to escape the mount.
Jones is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Majere can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jones is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones wants to control but Majere is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Jones gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Jones takes the fight on points by 16 to 15.
A very excited looking Kevin Jones rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 67 wins and 50 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 10 losses; Seemah Feet!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Ottke changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Feet looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ottke (4) vs (0) Feet
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Feet tries to bench press Ottke off him but Ottke keeps the position.
Ottke slows the pace down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feet is looking to reverse the position.
Feet trying to remain calm as Ottke controls from the top position.
Feet tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ottke wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ottke working away.#T1#
Ottke is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Ottke working away.
Feet is looking to reverse the position.
A lull in the action here.
Feet is looking to regain half guard here but Ottke keeps moving and retains side control.
Feet wants to control but Ottke postures up.#T2#
Feet tries to buck Ottke off but Ottke is having none of it.
Ottke just content to control the position.
Ottke's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Feet is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.#T3#
Ottke working away.
Feet tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ottke wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Feet gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Feet is looking for a sweep. Ottke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ottke performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Ottke seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Feet for as long as he can get away with.
Ottke is looking to advance position but Feet won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ottke seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Feet has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ottke is working away from the top position though.#T5#
Ottke not doing much here.
Feet tries to get to full guard but Ottke has control of the leg.
Feet is trying to control but can't.
Feet gets back to full guard.
Feet bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ottke's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (4) vs (2) Feet#T6#
Feet trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Ottke is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ottke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Feet is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ottke keeping moving, preventing Feet from controlling successfully.
Ottke being controlled here, momentarily. #T7#
Feet looking to sit in guard and control but Ottke gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (6) vs (2) Feet
Feet keeping full guard, as Ottke tries to pass.
Ottke is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T8#
Ottke preventing the sweep.
Feet pulls Ottke in close to prevent any damage.
Feet lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (6) vs (4) Feet
Feet wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving.
Ottke 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.#T9#
Ottke seems keen to control Feet's posture.
Ottke controls Feet momentarily but Feet frees himself.
Ottke has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Feet has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (6) vs (7) Feet
Feet slows the pace down.
You can see the frustration on Ottke's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T10#
Ottke has one of Feet's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Ottke is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Feet's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Feet content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ottke wants to improve his position but Feet is controlling well.
#T11#
Ottke gets back to full guard.
Feet controlling from the top position.
Feet pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ottke is keeping the position for now. #T12#
Feet trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Feet won't allow Ottke to sweep him here.
Feet trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T13#
Ottke wants to improve his position but instead Feet has moved into half guard.
Feet controlling the pace.
Feet tries to pass to full mount but Ottke defends it.
My spies in RBB Academy inform me that Feet has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Feet not doing much here.
#T14#
Ottke trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Feet manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (6) vs (10) Feet
Feet looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ottke can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Feet wins on points by 10 to 6.
Seemah Feet seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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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 17 wins and 9 losses; Sergey Makarov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 21 losses; Scott Hall!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hall closes this distance looking for a takedown but Makarov circles away.#TD2#
Hall shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hall was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Makarov (0) vs (4) Hall
Makarov's coaches at Globo Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Hall controls the position from side control.
Makarov is looking for a sweep.
Hall taking a breather here.
Makarov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hall off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Makarov (4) vs (4) Hall
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hall is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Hall trying to control the position but Makarov manages to sink in the hooks. #T1#
Makarov has good solid back control here.
I really don't envy Hall right now.
Hall looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Hall might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Makarov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T2#
Hall looking very determined here, making life difficult for Makarov.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall tries to break free.
Hall trying to control the position but Makarov manages to sink in the hooks.
Makarov is hanging on to Hall's back as he tries to escape.
Makarov slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Makarov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
I really don't envy Hall right now.
#T3#
Will Makarov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Hall trying to control the position but Makarov manages to sink in the hooks.
Hall rolls, trying to escape but Makarov keeps control of the position.
Hall is keeping busy.
Makarov controls the position.
Hall trying to control the action but Makarov just sinks the hooks in.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Makarov is looking to control Hall but Hall is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Hall trying to control the position but Makarov manages to sink in the hooks. #T4#
Makarov struggling to keep hold of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB#
Hall showing good submission defense here.
Makarov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Hall tries to escape the position.
Makarov trying to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Makarov is not going to allow Hall to sit and survive in this position.
Hall tries to escape but Makarov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Hall turns into Makarov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makarov (4) vs (6) Hall
Makarov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hall controls the pace.
Makarov pulls Hall in close to prevent any damage.
Hall stays in close to Makarov's body and controls the position.
Makarov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hall seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hall wants to pass the guard but Makarov is keeping the position.#T6#
Hall is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Makarov wants to control the position but Hall says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Makarov tries to get to full guard but Hall has control of the leg.
Makarov is staying active underneath Hall, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Makarov manages to get to full guard.
Hall sitting in guard here, content to control. #T7##SUB#
Makarov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hall doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hall manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hall trying to control but Makarov is working from the bottom.
Hall postures up.
Hall is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Makarov keeping full guard, as Hall tries to pass. #T8#
Hall is looking to advance position but Makarov has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Makarov (8) vs (6) Hall
Hall is working to get back to half guard.
Makarov controlling the position easily from mount.
Hall is wriggling around trying to escape.
Makarov controlling his opponent.
Hall 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.#T9#
Hall is looking to improve his position.
Hall is trying to maintain the position but Makarov is very close to passing his half guard.
Makarov tries to pass to full mount but Hall defends it.
Makarov not doing much here.
Makarov trying to pass the guard but Hall defending well. #T10#
Hall is looking to improve his position.
Hall keeps trying to improve his position.
Makarov controlling the action here.
Hall regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hall looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Makarov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T11#
Hall pulls Makarov in close to his closed guard and prevents Makarov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Makarov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hall is pulling down on Makarov's head to control his posture.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Makarov from controlling successfully.
Hall controlling Makarov's posture.
Hall looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T12#
Hall pulls Makarov in close to prevent any damage.
Makarov wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
Makarov preventing the sweep.
Makarov content to stall in guard here. #T13#
Hall is trying to keep Makarov in close.
Hall is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Makarov preventing the sweep.
Hall is pulling down on Makarov's head to control his posture.
Makarov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Makarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hall can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Makarov controls the pace.#T14#
Makarov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hall trying to control the position here.
Makarov trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom.
Hall wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hall is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makarov (8) vs (8) Hall
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Makarov gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Makarov takes the fight on points by 9 to 8.
Sergey Makarov retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Sergey Makarov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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