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TWGC 39 (170lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bjorn Haelfson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Diego Gabasa!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yuuki Gou and Shirou Masuda.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Haelfson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Haelfson tries to keep at a distance but Gabasa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Haelfson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gabasa prevents it.
Haelfson goes for a takedown attempt but Gabasa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjorn Haelfson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Haelfson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gabasa sprawls well initially but Haelfson persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Haelfson (2) vs (0) Gabasa
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Haelfson wants to pass to mount but Gabasa is defending the position. #SUB#
Haelfson is looking for a kimura but Gabasa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Haelfson to get the leverage.
Haelfson wants to take a breather but Gabasa is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haelfson working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Gabasa's thigh. Gabasa counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Haelfson pushing down on Gabasa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Haelfson wants to pass to mount but Gabasa is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Gabasa is staying active underneath Haelfson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gabasa 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.
Haelfson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gabasa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Haelfson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gabasa keeps working.
Gabasa is concentrating on defense, preventing Haelfson from advancing position. #SUB#
Haelfson seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Haelfson is looking for a kimura but Gabasa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Haelfson to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Haelfson seems to be working for a kimura but Gabasa defends the submission attempt.
Haelfson works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Haelfson (5) vs (0) Gabasa#SUB#
Haelfson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB#
Haelfson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Gabasa turns into him and now he's in Haelfson's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Haelfson (5) vs (2) Gabasa
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Haelfson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Haelfson (7) vs (2) Gabasa#T3#
Haelfson wants to pass the guard but Gabasa is keeping the position.
Haelfson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Haelfson (10) vs (2) Gabasa#SUB#
Haelfson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Haelfson has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Haelfson (12) vs (2) Gabasa
Gabasa can't escape the position.
#T4##SUB#
Haelfson has hold of Gabasa's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gabasa manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Haelfson looking to control but Gabasa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Haelfson wants to take his opponent's back but Gabasa doesn't allow it. #SUB#
Haelfson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Gabasa turns into him and now he's in Haelfson's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Haelfson (12) vs (4) Gabasa#SUB#
Haelfson has his foot on Gabasa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gabasa works his way back into a safe position though.
Haelfson trying to control the position.
Gabasa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T5#
Gabasa preventing the sweep.
Haelfson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gabasa manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Haelfson (14) vs (4) Gabasa
Haelfson trying to control but Gabasa is working from the bottom.
Haelfson wants to pass the guard but Gabasa is keeping the position.
Haelfson advances to half guard. #SUB#
Haelfson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Haelfson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB#
Haelfson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gabasa is just riding it out for now. Haelfson eventually gives up the hold. #T6#
Haelfson trying to mount his opponent but Gabasa defends it.
Gabasa holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Gabasa is staying active underneath Haelfson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T7#
Gabasa wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Haelfson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gabasa is just riding it out for now. Haelfson eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Haelfson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Haelfson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gabasa defends it well. #T8#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Haelfson wants to control but Gabasa is keeping him busy.
Haelfson trying to pass the guard but Gabasa defending well.
Gabasa is refusing to be controlled, as Haelfson sits in half guard.
Haelfson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gabasa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Haelfson is working for a kimura but Gabasa is defending it quite comfortably.
#T9#
Haelfson trying to control from Gabasa's half guard. Gabasa has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gabasa can do anything to dispel that myth.
Haelfson trying to control but Gabasa is working from the bottom.
Haelfson looking to pass the guard.
Haelfson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gabasa wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Haelfson trying to control but Gabasa is working from the bottom. #T10#
Haelfson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gabasa is keeping the position for now.
Haelfson trying to control but Gabasa is working from the bottom.
Haelfson looking to pass the guard.
Haelfson is working hard here to advance position.
Haelfson passes Gabasa's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T11#
Haelfson trying to control the pace.
Haelfson tries to pass to full mount but Gabasa defends it.
Gabasa is staying active underneath Haelfson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Haelfson trying to mount his opponent but Gabasa defends it. #SUB#
Haelfson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gabasa sees it coming and defends easily.
Haelfson wants to control but Gabasa is keeping him busy.
Gabasa 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.#T12##SUB#
Haelfson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Haelfson is looking to advance position but Gabasa won't allow it.
Haelfson moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Haelfson (17) vs (4) Gabasa#SUB#
Haelfson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gabasa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gabasa is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T13#
Gabasa is looking for a sweep. Haelfson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gabasa is not content to let Haelfson control the position.
Haelfson passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Haelfson (20) vs (4) Gabasa#SUB#
Haelfson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Gabasa turns into him and now he's in Haelfson's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Haelfson (20) vs (6) Gabasa#SUB#
Haelfson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gabasa is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Haelfson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gabasa is aware though and is defending well.
Haelfson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T14##SUB#
Haelfson looking for a guillotine here but Gabasa defends easily.
Gabasa 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.
Haelfson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Gabasa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Haelfson looking for a guillotine here but Gabasa defends easily.
#SUB#
Gabasa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Haelfson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gabasa has managed to get both his arms back between Haelfson's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Haelfson takes the fight on points by 20 to 6.
Bjorn Haelfson 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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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Wira Dwi Yonatan Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Johan Christ!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Sano.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Chai wants to clinch#TD2#
and Christ counters with a nice double leg into side control. Chai won't be happy with that. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Chai (0) vs (4) Christ
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Christ has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (0) vs (6) Christ#SUB2#
Chai tries to improve his position but Christ has taken his back! Christ has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Chai tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Christ pushes Chai away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Johan Christ!
After winning the bout, Johan Christ thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dustin Fahey! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dylan Toal!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Toal wants to clinch.#CL#
Fahey clinches up with Toal and pushes him back against the cage.
Toal is pressed up against the cage. Fahey has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Toal down to the mat. Toal avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Fahey closes the distance and clinches.
Fahey is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fahey is trying to pull guard but Toal turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dustin Fahey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Toal jumps into guard, dragging Fahey to the mat.
Toal keeping moving, preventing Fahey from controlling successfully.
Toal keeping full guard, as Fahey tries to pass. #T1#
Fahey preventing the sweep.
Fahey is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Toal is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fahey is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Toal is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Toal looks winded!
Toal keeping moving, preventing Fahey from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Fahey drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fahey jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fahey really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fahey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toal is keeping the position for now.
Toal keeping moving, preventing Fahey from controlling successfully.
Fahey engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Fahey wants to control from the top but Toal keeps moving. #SUB2#
Toal throws his legs up looking for a submission but Fahey uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fahey (3) vs (0) Toal
Toal is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fahey moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Toal 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.
Toal is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T3#
Toal is not content to let Fahey control the position.#SUB2#
Toal actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Toal looking for submissions off his back.
Fahey stalling. #SUB#
Fahey is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB2#
Toal looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Toal is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fahey pulls his head out easily.
Fahey slows the pace down in half guard. #T5##SUB#
Fahey is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Toal doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fahey.
Toal gets back to full guard.
Fahey looking to pass the guard.
Fahey is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Toal looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Toal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fahey defends well.#T6##SUB2#
Toal looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Toal working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fahey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fahey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fahey engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Toal working for a triangle but Fahey defends it easily.
Fahey trying to control but Toal is working from the bottom. #T7##SUB2#
Toal looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Toal is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fahey is aware though and is defending well.
Fahey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Fahey drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fahey jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fahey tries to free his leg and advance position but Toal is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Toal looking for a guillotine here but Fahey defends easily.
#SUB2#
Toal escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fahey gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T8#
Toal keeping full guard, as Fahey tries to pass. #SUB2#
Toal looking for a guillotine here but Fahey defends easily.
#SUB2#
Toal is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Toal looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T9#
Fahey's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fahey knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Toal on the ground.
Fahey looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Toal throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Toal throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fahey is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Toal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fahey defends well.
Fahey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toal is keeping the position for now. #T10##SUB#
Fahey drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fahey jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Toal looking for a guillotine here but Fahey defends easily.
Fahey 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.
Fahey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toal is keeping the position for now.
Fahey has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Toal has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fahey can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T11##SUB2#
Toal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fahey defends well.
Fahey showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Toal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fahey stays in close to Toal's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Toal is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fahey is aware though and is defending well.#T12#
Fahey tries to free his leg and advance position but Toal is retaining full guard.
Fahey not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Toal is looking for a triangle but Fahey pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Toal looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fahey trying to control the position from guard on top but Toal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Toal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Toal had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fahey defends it easily.
Toal 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.#T13#
Toal can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fahey controls the pace.#SUB2#
Toal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fahey defends well.#SUB2#
Toal is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fahey is aware though and is defending well.
Fahey wants to pass the guard but Toal is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Toal throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Toal is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T14##SUB2#
Toal has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fahey can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Toal escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fahey gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Toal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fahey defends well.#SUB2#
Toal looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fahey sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fahey takes the fight on points by 3 to 0. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Zach Maccall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Nate Pawn!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Ren Mimura and Shirou Masuda.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Pawn circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Maccall pushes Pawn up against the cage in a clinch.
Pawn is pressed up against the cage. Maccall has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pawn down to the mat. Pawn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Maccall fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pawn tries to counter with a clinch but Maccall shakes him off and moves away.
Maccall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maccall tries to clinch up but Pawn circles away and keeps his distance.
Maccall is looking to clinch but Pawn is avoiding it.
Maccall fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pawn wants to counter the offense by Maccall and move into the clinch position.
Maccall tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pawn tries to counter with a clinch but Maccall shakes him off and moves away.
Maccall is looking to clinch but Pawn is avoiding it.
#CL#
Maccall rushes Pawn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pawn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Maccall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maccall is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zach Maccall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maccall drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pawn pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Maccall clinches with his opponent.
#T1#
Maccall has Pawn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pawn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Maccall drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Pawn has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Maccall clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Maccall (0) vs (4) Pawn#SUB2#
Maccall is having to fend off submission attempts from Pawn, who is looking to sink in the choke. Pawn doesn't have the hooks in though and Maccall manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maccall (2) vs (4) Pawn
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pawn holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
Pawn looking to control.
Pawn wants to sweep here but Maccall controlling him for the moment.
Maccall postures up.
Maccall looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Pawn wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pawn wants to sweep but no luck.
Pawn keeping full guard, as Maccall tries to pass.
Maccall trying to control the position from guard on top but Pawn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pawn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pawn working a defensive guard but Maccall passes into half guard.
#T4#
Maccall passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Maccall (5) vs (4) Pawn
Pawn seems a little lost for a moment, as Maccall dominates the positioning.
Pawn is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Pawn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T5#
Pawn is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pawn is still trying to improve position.
The referee asks Maccall politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Maccall prefers to stall for the moment though.
Pawn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maccall wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pawn is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Pawn has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Factory. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Maccall is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T6#
Maccall wants to take a breather but Pawn is having none of it.
Pawn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maccall is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pawn is staying active underneath Maccall, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Maccall trying to pass the guard but Pawn defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Pawn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T7#
Pawn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Maccall looking to pass the guard.
Pawn controls Maccall momentarily but Maccall frees himself.
Pawn wants to sweep here but Maccall controlling him for the moment.
Pawn is trying to keep Maccall in close.
#T8#
Maccall controls from within his opponent's guard. #T9#
Pawn 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.
Pawn trying to keep a closed guard but Maccall is proving a slippery customer.
Pawn is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T10#
Pawn looking to control but Maccall passes into half guard.
Pawn wants to control but Maccall is keeping busy.
Pawn wants to improve his position but Maccall is controlling well.
Maccall takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Maccall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pawn keeps working. #T11#
Pawn trying to control but Maccall postures up.
Maccall is keen to just control but Pawn is a slippery customer.
Maccall stalling.
Pawn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pawn is trying to control but can't.
#T12#
Maccall prevents Pawn from improving his position.
Maccall is keen to just control but Pawn is a slippery customer.
Pawn trying to control here.
Pawn tries to get to full guard but Maccall has control of the leg.
Maccall wants to free his trapped foot but Pawn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pawn is trying to get back to full guard.#T13#
Pawn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maccall is working away from the top position though.
Maccall seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Maccall has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Maccall wants to pass the guard but Pawn is defending well. #T14#
Pawn is trying to get back to full guard.
Pawn keeps trying to improve his position.
Pawn wants to control but Maccall is keeping busy.
Pawn wants to improve his position but Maccall is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Maccall takes the fight on points by 5 to 4. |
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