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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Eel swings widly with a right hand
letting Dale counter with a right hand.
Dale throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Eel.
Eel looks to throw the jab but Dale is out of range.
Eel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Eel tries to close the distance and clinch but Dale swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Moray Eel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Eel misses.
Dale drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Eel defends it well.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Dale has eaten all the pies!
Dale displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Eel throws out the jab.
Dale pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#TD2#
Eel gets caught napping as Dale dives in and scores a takedown. Eel manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Dale is posturing up here but Eel has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Dale tries to roll out but it's too tight and Dale has to tap! Slick submission there by Eel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Moray Eel!
Moray Eel thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 242 Makarov vs Hall
Date: Dec 17, 2023 |
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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Event:
SSG 228 Hunt vs Kersikov
Date: Nov 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Moray Eel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Thervam Drelas!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Eel instigates a clinch. #TD#
Eel jumps guard and drags Drelas to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Drelas won't allow Eel to sweep him here.
Eel working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Eel working for submissions but it's allowed Drelas to get to half guard.
Drelas passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Eel! Score +3 for passing guard: Eel (0) vs (3) Drelas
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Drelas jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Eel manages to avoid the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drelas taking a breather here. #T1#
Eel tries to buck Drelas off but Drelas is having none of it.
Eel is working hard here to advance position.
Eel is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Eel gets full guard.
Eel is trying to keep Drelas in close.
#SUB#
Eel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Drelas defends it easily.#SUB#
Drelas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2#
Drelas wants to control from the top but Eel keeps moving. #SUB#
Eel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Eel has an active guard here but Drelas has managed to pass into half guard.
Drelas is trying to control. Eel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Eel wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Drelas trying to mount his opponent but Eel defends it. #SUB2#
Eel is defending against the submission attempts here by Drelas.
#SUB2#
Drelas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Eel gets full guard.#SUB#
Eel looking for subs off his back but Drelas has passed one foot through into half guard.
Eel moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
Eel keeping moving, preventing Drelas from controlling successfully.
Eel controls Drelas momentarily but Drelas frees himself. #SUB#
Eel throws his legs up looking for a submission but Drelas uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Eel (0) vs (6) Drelas
Eel gets back to half guard.
Drelas wants to free his trapped foot but Eel is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T5#
Eel works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Eel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Drelas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Drelas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Drelas passes Eel's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Eel gets full guard.
Eel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Eel (2) vs (6) Drelas#SUB2#
Drelas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Eel pulls his head out easily. #T6#
Eel wants to pass to mount but Drelas is defending the position.
Eel controlling the action here.
Eel tries to pass to full mount but Drelas defends it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Eel in particular looking to stall.#T7#
Eel continues to stall.
The fighters are battling for position here. Drelas manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Drelas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Eel defends well.
Drelas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Eel controls the pace.#T8#
Drelas wants to sweep but no luck.
Eel pushes down on Drelas's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Eel controlling the action here.
Drelas should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Drelas wants to control but Eel is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Eel is looking to advance position but Drelas won't allow it.
Drelas is looking for a sweep. Eel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Eel is controlling the pace.
Drelas tries to roll over but Eel keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Drelas actively working from the bottom here.#T10#
Eel performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Drelas is looking for a sweep. Eel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Drelas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Eel pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T11#
Eel has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Eel (5) vs (6) Drelas
Eel pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Eel controlling the position easily from mount.
Eel wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Eel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T12#
Drelas stops Eel from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Drelas is desperately trying to improve his position but Eel has a good base and remains in mount.
Eel wants to take Drelas's back but he can't do it this time.
Eel controlling from the full mount.
More hug and hope from Eel.#T13#
Eel has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Drelas tries to reverse the position but Eel maintains control.
Drelas has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Eel (8) vs (6) Drelas
Eel just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Eel takes the fight on points by 8 to 6.
A relieved looking Moray Eel 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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Event:
SSG 224 Makarov vs Ozymandias
Date: Nov 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Moray Eel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hannes Klepper!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Columbo Gatti and Russell Pearce.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Klepper has closed the distance and engaged Eel in a clinch.
Eel is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Eel manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Eel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Eel is looking for a triangle but Klepper pushes his legs off easily.
Klepper wants to control from the top but Eel keeps moving. #SUB#
Eel has his foot on Klepper's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Klepper works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klepper trying to control but Eel is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Eel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Klepper doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Klepper manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Klepper trying to control the position from guard on top but Eel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Eel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Klepper's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Eel (2) vs (0) Klepper#SUB2#
Klepper looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Eel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Klepper is trying to control the position but Eel postures up.
Eel 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. #SUB2#
Klepper working for a triangle but Eel defends it easily.
#T2#
Eel tries to free his leg and advance position but Klepper is retaining full guard.
Eel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Klepper not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Eel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Eel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Klepper swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Eel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Klepper looking to control.
#SUB2#
Klepper is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Eel defends well.
Eel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3##SUB2#
Klepper is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Eel is stalling in the full guard.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA St Petersburg inform us that Klepper has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Klepper controls Eel momentarily but Eel frees himself. #SUB2#
Eel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Klepper has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Eel has managed to get both his arms back between Klepper's legs - danger averted.
Eel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Klepper trying to control the position.
Eel 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. #T4##SUB2#
Klepper is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Klepper has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Eel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Klepper trying to keep a closed guard but Eel is proving a slippery customer.
Klepper being controlled here, momentarily.
Eel wants to pass the guard but Klepper is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Klepper looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Klepper is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Eel defends well.#T5##SUB2#
Klepper is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Klepper not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Eel sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Klepper working a defensive guard here.
Eel 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.
Klepper can't keep his opponent in guard - Eel advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Eel passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Eel (5) vs (0) Klepper
Klepper is trying to improve his position.#T6#
Klepper can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Eel'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.
You can see the frustration on Klepper's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Klepper seems a little lost for a moment, as Eel dominates the positioning.#T7#
Klepper wants to control but Eel postures up.
Klepper is looking for a sweep.
Eel working away.
Klepper trying to remain calm as Eel controls from the top position.
Klepper stops Eel from passing to mount.
Klepper tries to buck Eel off but Eel is having none of it.
Klepper struggling a bit here.
Eel content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T8#
Klepper prevents Eel from improving position.
Klepper can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klepper tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Klepper is still trying to improve position.
Klepper is trying to control Eel's posture but Eel avoids it. #SUB#
Eel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Eel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Klepper's face as Eel controls the position. #T9#
Klepper can't do much from the bottom here.
Eel slows the pace down.
Klepper is trying to control Eel's posture but Eel avoids it.
Klepper is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Eel off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Eel (5) vs (4) Klepper
Eel tries to break free.
Klepper is trying to stick to Eel's back but Eel is turning into Klepper. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Klepper's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Eel. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Eel (7) vs (4) Klepper
Eel content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Klepper is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Eel defends well.
Eel showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T10##SUB2#
Klepper is looking for a triangle but Eel pushes his legs off easily.
Eel looking to pass the guard.
Klepper can't keep his opponent in guard - Eel advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Eel controlling the action here. #T11#
Klepper trying to hold on to Eel's head to control him but Eel postures up.
Eel trying to pass the guard but Klepper defending well.
Klepper wants to control but Eel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Eel is pressing down on Klepper's thigh, looking to free his foot. Klepper is holding on for now.
Well, if Eel 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.
Klepper is looking for a sweep. Eel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Eel keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Klepper controlling the position for now.#T12##SUB2#
Klepper looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Eel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Klepper is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Eel pulls his head out easily.
Eel passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Eel (10) vs (4) Klepper
Eel controlling the pace for now.
Klepper wants to hold on but Eel pushes him away.#T13#
Eel content just to control the position here.
Klepper is desperately trying to improve his position but Eel has a good base and remains in mount.
Klepper is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Klepper is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Eel controlling from the full mount.
Eel has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Klepper is looking to improve his position but Eel isn't that keen on the idea.
Eel controlling his opponent.
Klepper is looking to get to half guard.
Eel pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T14#
Eel controlling from mount.
Eel avoids the attempt from Klepper to control.
Eel forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Eel (13) vs (4) Klepper
Eel is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Klepper tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eel takes the fight on points by 13 to 4. |
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Event:
SSG 222 Cahute vs Philbert
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Moray Eel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Samuel Sarinnen!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Eel has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Sarinnen lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Eel (0) vs (2) Sarinnen
Sarinnen trying to pass the guard but Eel defending well.
Sarinnen trying to control from half guard but Eel is working away. #SUB2#
Sarinnen is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Sarinnen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Eel is just riding it out for now. Sarinnen eventually gives up the hold.
Sarinnen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Eel keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sarinnen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Eel haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Sarinnen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Eel has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Eel wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Eel looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Eel is defending against the submission attempts here by Sarinnen.
#SUB2#
Sarinnen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Eel defends it well.
Sarinnen trying to control the action but Eel is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sarinnen is working for a kimura but Eel is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2#
Eel is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Eel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Eel is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Eel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sarinnen pulls his head out easily.
Sarinnen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Eel keeps working. #SUB#
Eel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sarinnen pulls his head out easily.
Eel is looking to improve his position.
#T3##SUB2#
Sarinnen is looking for a kimura but Eel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sarinnen to get the leverage.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Sarinnen 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.
#SUB2#
Sarinnen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sarinnen in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Eel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sarinnen pulls his head out easily. #T4##SUB2#
Sarinnen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Sarinnen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Sarinnen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Eel is just riding it out for now. Sarinnen eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Eel manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sarinnen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sarinnen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T5##SUB#
Eel working for a triangle but Sarinnen defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Sarinnen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sarinnen trying to control but Eel is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Eel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sarinnen defends well.
Sarinnen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sarinnen wants to control from the top but Eel keeps moving.
Eel looking to control.
#T6##SUB#
Sarinnen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sarinnen wants to pass the guard but Eel is keeping the position.
Eel keeping moving, preventing Sarinnen from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Eel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sarinnen is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Eel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Eel keeping full guard, as Sarinnen tries to pass.
Eel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sarinnen controls the pace.#SUB2#
Sarinnen drops back looking for a leg! Eel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Eel manages to kick Sarinnen off! Sarinnen jumps back into Eel's guard. #T7##SUB#
Eel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sarinnen tries to free his leg and advance position but Eel is retaining full guard.
Sarinnen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Eel's guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Eel manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sarinnen is looking to pass into half guard but Eel pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Eel is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Eel (2) vs (2) Sarinnen
Eel trying to control but Sarinnen is working from the bottom.
Sarinnen looking for a sweep. Not yet Sarinnen, not yet.
Sarinnen trying to control the position.
Eel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T8#
Eel wants to control from the top but Sarinnen keeps moving.
Eel 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.
Sarinnen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Eel (2) vs (4) Sarinnen
Sarinnen trying to control the position from guard on top but Eel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sarinnen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T9#
Sarinnen wants to control from the top but Eel keeps moving.
Sarinnen tries to free his leg and advance position but Eel is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Eel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Eel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sarinnen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Eel controls Sarinnen momentarily but Sarinnen frees himself. #SUB#
Eel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sarinnen wants to pass the guard but Eel is keeping the position.#T10#
Sarinnen wants to control from the top but Eel keeps moving.
Sarinnen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Eel is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Eel has his foot on Sarinnen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sarinnen works his way back into a safe position though.
Sarinnen wants to control from the top but Eel keeps moving.
Sarinnen forces his way into half guard.
Sarinnen works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Eel (2) vs (7) Sarinnen#T11#
Eel is looking for a sweep.
Sarinnen wants to control but Eel is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Sarinnen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Eel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sarinnen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Sarinnen tries for a kimura but Eel is defending well.
Eel is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Sarinnen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Eel, who protects the arm well. #T12#
Eel tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Sarinnen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Eel has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sarinnen tries for a kimura but Eel is defending well.
Eel tries to buck Sarinnen off but Sarinnen is having none of it.#T13#
Sarinnen controlling from side mount.
Eel is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sarinnen off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Eel (6) vs (7) Sarinnen
Eel 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.
Sarinnen tries to break free.
What can Sarinnen do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
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Eel is persistently looking for the submission but Sarinnen is defending it well.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Eel controlling the positon.
Sarinnen trying to control the hands but Eel breaks the grip. #T14#
Sarinnen manages to reverse the position and now he's in Eel's guard. Nice work there by Sarinnen.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Eel (6) vs (9) Sarinnen#SUB#
Eel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sarinnen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sarinnen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sarinnen trying to control but Eel is working from the bottom.
Sarinnen looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Sarinnen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Eel manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sarinnen has Eel in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Eel (8) vs (9) Sarinnen
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Sarinnen looking for a guillotine here but Eel defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sarinnen wins on points by 9 to 8. |
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