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SSG 198 Hlervu vs Bar PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Huug Schlepper! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Jim Marston!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Schlepper shoots in looking for a takedown. Marston tries to sprawl out of it but Schlepper keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Marston manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Marston is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Marston slaps away a takedown attempt from Schlepper, before circling back to the center of the mat.
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.
Schlepper tries to score a power double leg takedown but Marston sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Schlepper somewhat.
Marston drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Schlepper defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Huug Schlepper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schlepper shoots in looking for a takedown. Marston tries to sprawl out of it but Schlepper keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Marston manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Marston is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marston stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Marston wants it to stay on the feet.
Marston feints the counter takedown.
Schlepper fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Marston avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schlepper fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Marston is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice sprawl there from Marston as Schlepper shoots in.
Marston feints the counter takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Schlepper or perhaps it was just good defense by Marston, which made it look bad.
Schlepper shoots for a takedown but Marston saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Schlepper fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Marston displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Schlepper.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Schlepper.
Marston is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Marston keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Schlepper looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Marston is fending him off so far but Schlepper persists. Nope, Marston circles away and we're back to standing.
Schlepper fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Schlepper fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Schlepper is breathing heavily.
Schlepper shoots in for a double leg but Marston sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Marston changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Schlepper shoots in but no luck this time.
Marston with the counter takedown but Schlepper avoids it easily.
Schlepper decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schlepper (2) vs (0) Marston
Marston gets back to full guard.
Schlepper stopping the sweep attempt from Marston.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schlepper trying to control the position from guard on top but Marston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marston manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Schlepper manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schlepper (2) vs (2) Marston
Marston engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marston not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schlepper controls Marston momentarily but Marston frees himself.
Schlepper looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Schlepper will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Marston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schlepper is keeping the position for now.
Schlepper looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marston is one step ahead there.
Schlepper working a defensive guard here.
Schlepper seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Schlepper is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Marston content to stall in guard here.
Schlepper keeping full guard, as Marston tries to pass.
Schlepper is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Schlepper working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marston doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marston manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Marston preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marston stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schlepper swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Schlepper has his foot on Marston's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marston works his way back into a safe position though.
Marston slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Marston slips nicely into half guard.
Marston wants to free his trapped foot but Schlepper is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Marston sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Marston prevents Schlepper from improving his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Marston controlling the action here.
Marston frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Schlepper (2) vs (5) Marston
Marston wants to take Schlepper's back but he can't do it this time.
Schlepper tries to reverse the position but Marston maintains control.
Marston looking to control and managing it successfully.
Schlepper tries to reverse the position but Marston maintains control.
Marston takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Schlepper reaches up to try and control the position but Marston seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Schlepper rolls and tries to escape and now Marston has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Schlepper (2) vs (8) Marston
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Schlepper is trying to break free.
Marston just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Let's hope that Marston 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.
Schlepper staying busy and making it hard for Marston to control.
Schlepper is in bad spot here.
Marston biding his time, controlling Schlepper.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Schlepper rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Schlepper is positioning himself well to prevent Marston advancing to mount.
Marston controlling the action here.
Schlepper wants to improve his position but Marston is controlling well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Schlepper is trying is best to control the position here.
Schlepper is looking to improve his position.
Marston controlling the action here.
Marston is looking to advance position but Schlepper won't allow it.
Schlepper wants to get back to full guard.
Marston content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Marston passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Schlepper (2) vs (11) Marston
Schlepper is working to get back to half guard.
Marston sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Schlepper tries to hold on but Marston pushes him away.
Schlepper is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Schlepper is looking to get to half guard.
Schlepper tries to improve his position but instead Marston has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Schlepper (2) vs (14) Marston
I really don't envy Schlepper right now.
Well,Schlepper is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Schlepper looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Good control from Marston.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Marston has the hooks in. Schlepper is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Schlepper is working hard here to advance position.
Marston is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Schlepper is really stuck here.
Our spies down at at Soul Supremacy Rio inform us that Marston has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Marston really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Schlepper.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Marston.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Marston might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Schlepper trying to control the hands but Marston won't let him.
Marston trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Schlepper doesn't escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schlepper wants to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marston wins on points by 14 to 2. |
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