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CWC 385 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Drake Johnson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 13 losses; Khalid Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Johnson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Magomedov on his heels. He'll look to pass Magomedov's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (0) Magomedov
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Magomedov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Johnson drops back looking for a leg! Magomedov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Magomedov manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into Magomedov's guard.
Magomedov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Johnson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (2) Magomedov#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Johnson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Magomedov stays in close to Johnson's body and controls the position.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Magomedov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Magomedov has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magomedov is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Magomedov advances to half guard.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Magomedov has control of the leg.
Johnson has a hand on Magomedov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Magomedov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (2) vs (5) Magomedov
Johnson is working to get back to half guard.
Johnson is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johnson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Magomedov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but Johnson defending well.
Magomedov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
Magomedov not doing much here.
Johnson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at CHECMATE PRIME MMA , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Magomedov wants to free his trapped foot but Johnson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
#T5#
Magomedov performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Magomedov pulls his head out easily.
Johnson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Johnson.#SUB#
Johnson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Johnson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Magomedov is stalling in the full guard. #T6##SUB#
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Magomedov passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (2) vs (8) Magomedov
Johnson is being controlled here.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.#T7##SUB2#
Magomedov tries for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
Magomedov gets to mount! Johnson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Johnson (2) vs (10) Magomedov
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Magomedov is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Johnson is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Johnson (2) vs (13) Magomedov#T8#
Magomedov doesn't have the hooks in and Johnson manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (4) vs (13) Magomedov
Magomedov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Johnson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (4) vs (15) Magomedov
Magomedov 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. #SUB#
Magomedov looking to improve position, pressing down on Johnson's thigh with his hand. Johnson seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Magomedov paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Magomedov's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Johnson picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Drake Johnson!
A very excited looking Drake Johnson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 10 losses; Elazar Shalit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Chicken Destroyer!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Shalit shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Destroyer napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Shalit (4) vs (0) Destroyer#SUB#
Shalit tries for a kimura but Destroyer is defending well.
Destroyer prevents Shalit from improving position.
Destroyer is trying to get back to half guard.
Shalit tries to move to mount but Destroyer blocks the move with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Destroyer tries to bench press Shalit off him but Shalit keeps the position. #T1#
Shalit gets to mount! Destroyer was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Shalit (6) vs (0) Destroyer
Shalit looking to control but Destroyer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shalit tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Shalit goes for an armbar but Destroyer turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Destroyer. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shalit (6) vs (2) Destroyer#SUB#
Shalit looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
Shalit can't keep his opponent in guard - Destroyer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Destroyer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shalit keeps working.
Shalit wants to get back to full guard.
Destroyer stalling away here and it's allowed Shalit to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Destroyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Shalit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Shalit lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shalit (8) vs (2) Destroyer
Destroyer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shalit passes into half guard.
Destroyer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4##SUB2#
Destroyer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shalit defends well.
Shalit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Destroyer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shalit stopping the sweep attempt from Destroyer.
Shalit wants to control from the top but Destroyer keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Destroyer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shalit is one step ahead there. #T5##SUB2#
Destroyer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shalit doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shalit manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Destroyer trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Destroyer looking for a guillotine here but Shalit defends easily.
Destroyer is trying to hold Shalit in close to prevent damage but Shalit has managed to pass into half guard.
#T6#
Shalit looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Destroyer tries to get to full guard but Shalit has control of the leg.
Shalit working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Destroyer's thigh. Destroyer counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Shalit is fighting to break Destroyer's control of his arms but Destroyer is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T7#
Shalit forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Shalit is trying to work for a kimura but Destroyer is defending well.
Shalit is looking to pass Destroyer's guard but actually Destroyer recovers to full guard.
Destroyer controls Shalit momentarily but Shalit frees himself. #T8#
Destroyer keeping moving, preventing Shalit from controlling successfully.
Shalit advances to half guard.
Destroyer wants to improve his position but Shalit is controlling well.
Destroyer is trying to control but Shalit passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Shalit (11) vs (2) Destroyer
Destroyer is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Shalit off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Shalit (11) vs (6) Destroyer#T9#
Shalit tries to escape but Destroyer has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Shalit is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Destroyer's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Destroyer is hanging on to Shalit's back as he tries to escape.
Destroyer wants to control but Shalit is keeping busy.
Destroyer doesn't have the hooks in and Shalit manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shalit (13) vs (6) Destroyer
Shalit trying to control but Destroyer is working from the bottom. #T10#
Destroyer seems keen to control Shalit's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shalit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Destroyer swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Destroyer is looking for a triangle here but Shalit uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Shalit (16) vs (6) Destroyer
You can see the frustration on Destroyer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T11#
Destroyer gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Shalit (18) vs (6) Destroyer
Shalit can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Destroyer is looking to escape.
Destroyer gets back to half guard.
Destroyer is positioning himself well to prevent Shalit advancing to mount.
Destroyer wants to control but Shalit is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T12#
Shalit tries to pass the half guard into mount. Destroyer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Destroyer is trying to control but can't.
Destroyer tries to roll over but Shalit keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Destroyer actively working from the bottom here.
Destroyer wants to control but Shalit is keeping busy.
#T13##SUB#
Shalit 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.
We've been hearing good reports from Shalit'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.
Shalit wants to take a breather but Destroyer is having none of it.
Destroyer trying to control from the bottom.
#T14#
Shalit is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Shalit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Destroyer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Destroyer controlling Shalit's posture.
Shalit looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shalit's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shalit takes the fight on points by 18 to 6.
Elazar Shalit 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 4 wins and 2 losses; Panda One! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 23 losses; Cyrus Ozymandias!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ozymandias tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but One defends well and Ozymandias ends up having to push One into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
One moves into range and clinches up with Ozymandias.
Ozymandias wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD#
One jumps guard.
One seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Ozymandias controls from within his opponent's guard.
One trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
One keeping full guard, as Ozymandias tries to pass. #T1#
Ozymandias sitting in guard here, content to control.
One seems keen to control Ozymandias's posture.
One not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ozymandias is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ozymandias's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Ozymandias 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.
One might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Ozymandias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ozymandias passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: One (0) vs (3) Ozymandias
One is letting Ozymandias control him for a moment.
Ozymandias working away.#T3#
Ozymandias slows the pace down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on One's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
One trying to remain calm as Ozymandias controls from the top position.#T4#
My spies in Silverback MMA inform me that Ozymandias has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
More stalling from Ozymandias.
Ozymandias trying to control the position but One is working away.
A lull in the action here as Ozymandias stalls from top position.
Ozymandias working away.
One is letting Ozymandias control him for a moment. #T5#
One struggling a bit here.
One trying to remain calm as Ozymandias controls from the top position.
Ozymandias trying to control the position but One is working away.
Ozymandias content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
One is not content to let Ozymandias control the position. #T6#
One is looking to reverse the position.
One being controlled for a moment.
Ozymandias with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
One can't do much from the bottom here. #T7#
Ozymandias takes a little break here. One wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T8#
Ozymandias is looking to take a break and control but One is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
One tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ozymandias wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ozymandias is staying tight to One's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Ozymandias wants to lay and pray for a moment but One keeps working.
You can see the frustration on One's face as Ozymandias controls the position. #T9#
Ozymandias trying to control the position but One is working away.
Ozymandias happy to just control the position for now.
One is trying to control Ozymandias's posture but Ozymandias avoids it. #T10#
Ozymandias happy to just control the position for now.
One is not content to let Ozymandias control the position.
Ozymandias controlling the position from side mount.
Ozymandias is looking to take a break and control but One is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T11#
Ozymandias trying to control the position but One is working away.
Ozymandias moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
One is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ozymandias off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: One (4) vs (3) Ozymandias#T12#
One controls the action.
Ozymandias tries to roll but One sticks to his back.
Ozymandias is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
One has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ozymandias's body.
I really don't envy Ozymandias right now.
Ozymandias keeps trying to improve his position.#T13#
One doesn't have the hooks in and Ozymandias manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: One (4) vs (5) Ozymandias
Ozymandias wants to control from the top but One keeps moving.
One is adopting a defensive guard.
Ozymandias looking to pass the guard. #T14#
Ozymandias controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ozymandias tries to free his leg and advance position but One is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ozymandias wins on points by 5 to 4.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Cyrus Ozymandias waved his t-shirt featuring Silverback Sweatshop's logo in front of the cameras. |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 24 losses; Joe Tidd! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 13 losses; Distant Thunder!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Thunder shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Thunder showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tidd (0) vs (2) Thunder
Tidd trying to control from the bottom.
Tidd has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Tidd is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tidd slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tidd pulls Thunder in to control the position.
Thunder wants to control from the top but Tidd keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder 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.
Tidd looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Tidd wants to sweep here but Thunder controlling him for the moment.
Tidd trying to keep a closed guard but Thunder is proving a slippery customer.
Tidd is controlling Thunder's posture.
Tidd is trying to control the position but Thunder postures up.
Tidd can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Thunder controls the pace.#T2#
Tidd keeping moving, preventing Thunder from controlling successfully.
Tidd has Thunder pulled in close to control his posture.
Thunder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tidd swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tidd wants to sweep here but Thunder controlling him for the moment.
Thunder must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thunder wants to control from the top but Tidd keeps moving.
Tidd wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Tidd looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thunder postures up.
Tidd controlling the position.
Thunder wants to pass the guard but Tidd is keeping the position.
Thunder looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tidd might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thunder stands and throws Tidd's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tidd (0) vs (5) Thunder#T4#
A lull in the action here as Thunder stalls from top position.
Tidd tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thunder wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tidd struggling a bit here.
Tidd tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tidd manages to work his way to half guard, despite Thunder's best efforts.
Thunder not doing much here.
Tidd is refusing to be controlled, as Thunder sits in half guard. #T5#
Thunder tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tidd knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tidd tries to get to full guard but Thunder has control of the leg.
Thunder controlling the action here.#T6#
Tidd regains full guard. Nicely done.
Thunder trying to control but Tidd is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Tidd is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thunder is aware though and is defending well.
Tidd is adopting a defensive guard.#T7#
Thunder not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tidd trying to control the position here.
Thunder trying to control the position from guard on top but Tidd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tidd has control of Thunder's left arm, preventing Thunder from doing any damage.
Thunder is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T8#
Thunder trying to control but Tidd is working from the bottom.
Thunder controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tidd keeping full guard, as Thunder tries to pass.
Tidd seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tidd is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tidd (2) vs (5) Thunder#T9#
Tidd being controlled here momentarily.
Tidd is pushing down on Thunder's leg trying to pass to half guard. Thunder is fighting to maintain full guard but Tidd has managed to sneak the leg through.
Thunder is looking to control Tidd's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thunder avoid being mounted?
Tidd tries to pass the half guard into mount. Thunder knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Well, if Tidd 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T10#
Thunder is trying to get back to full guard.
Tidd tries to pass the half guard into mount. Thunder knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Thunder tries to get to full guard but Tidd has control of the leg.
We've been informed that Thunder has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T11#
Thunder wants to control but Tidd is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tidd is looking to advance position but Thunder won't allow it.
Thunder is controlling Tidd's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Thunder is looking for a sweep. Tidd is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Tidd seems content to control.#T12#
Tidd looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tidd trying to control from half guard but Thunder is working away.
Tidd stalling. #T13##SUB#
Tidd is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thunder is just riding it out for now. Tidd eventually gives up the hold.
Thunder is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tidd's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tidd's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tidd (2) vs (9) Thunder
Tidd staying busy and making it hard for Thunder to control.
Thunder just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Thunder not allowing Tidd to control his hands. #T14#
Tidd is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Thunder really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Tidd.
Tidd trying to control the hands but Thunder breaks the grip.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tidd prevents Thunder from getting a body triangle.
Tidd tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that's the end of the fight!
Thunder wins on points by 9 to 2.
Distant Thunder very nearly forgot to thank Heavy Metal Drugs amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 27 losses; Julio Valeron Huhrera ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Ian Laperierre!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Huhrera will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Laperierre drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Huhrera defends it well.
Huhrera shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Laperierre pinned against the cage. Laperierre gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Huhrera drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Huhrera (4) vs (0) Laperierre
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laperierre tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Huhrera wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Huhrera is looking to take a break and control but Laperierre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laperierre regains half guard there - taking advantage of Huhrera 's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Laperierre tries to roll over but Huhrera keeps him under control.
Huhrera is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
Laperierre is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Huhrera jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Huhrera (7) vs (0) Laperierre
Huhrera trying to control the position but Laperierre is working away.
Huhrera tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Huhrera trying to control the position but Laperierre is working away. #T3##SUB#
Huhrera working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Huhrera wants to control but Laperierre is keeping him busy. #T4#
We've been informed that Laperierre has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Huhrera tries to advance to mount but can't.
Laperierre gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Huhrera (9) vs (0) Laperierre
Huhrera tries to control but Laperierre wriggling away. #T5#
Huhrera controlling the pace for now.
Huhrera tries to take his opponent's back but Laperierre turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huhrera (9) vs (2) Laperierre
Laperierre wants to pass the guard but Huhrera is keeping the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Huhrera '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.
Laperierre 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. #T6##SUB#
Huhrera has his foot on Laperierre's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Laperierre works his way back into a safe position though.
Laperierre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laperierre's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Huhrera keeping moving, preventing Laperierre from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Huhrera holds on and takes a little breather.
Huhrera controls Laperierre momentarily but Laperierre frees himself. #T7#
Huhrera is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Laperierre is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Laperierre sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Huhrera controls Laperierre momentarily but Laperierre frees himself.
Laperierre won't allow Huhrera to sweep him here.
Laperierre is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T8##SUB#
Huhrera working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Laperierre has passed into half guard!
Laperierre works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Huhrera (9) vs (5) Laperierre
Laperierre with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Huhrera regains half guard.
Laperierre is pressing down on Huhrera 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Huhrera is holding on for now. #T9#
Huhrera wants to improve his position but Laperierre is controlling well.
Huhrera is positioning himself well to prevent Laperierre advancing to mount.
Laperierre content to control rather than advance.
Huhrera is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Laperierre jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Huhrera (9) vs (8) Laperierre
Laperierre is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T10#
Huhrera is trying to get back to half guard.
Huhrera is being controlled here.
Huhrera tries to improve position but can't.
Huhrera sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Huhrera wants to control but Laperierre is keeping busy.
Laperierre trying to pass the guard but Huhrera defending well.
Laperierre working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Huhrera 's thigh. Huhrera counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T11##SUB#
Huhrera has his foot on Laperierre's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Laperierre works his way back into a safe position though.
Laperierre engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Laperierre slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Huhrera (9) vs (11) Laperierre
Laperierre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Huhrera keeps working.
Laperierre is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Huhrera will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T12#
Huhrera manages to work his way to half guard, despite Laperierre's best efforts.
Huhrera wants to get back to full guard but Laperierre has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Huhrera (9) vs (14) Laperierre
Laperierre avoids the attempt from Huhrera to control.
Laperierre is trying to take his opponent's back.
Laperierre sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Huhrera regains half guard.#T13#
Huhrera tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Laperierre has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Huhrera (9) vs (17) Laperierre
Laperierre wants to take Huhrera 's back but he can't do it this time.
Laperierre controlling the pace for now.
Laperierre is looking to work his way around to Huhrera 's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T14#
Laperierre takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Huhrera (9) vs (20) Laperierre
Huhrera trying to control the action but Laperierre just sinks the hooks in.
Laperierre keeps control of the position easily here as Huhrera tries to buck him off.
Huhrera can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Huhrera trying to control the hands but Laperierre breaks the grip.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Laperierre controlling the positon.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laperierre wins on points by 20 to 9.
During a confident post fight interview, Ian Laperierre thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 11 losses; Gotan Wasselach! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 10 losses; John Doe!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wasselach fails with a takedown attempt.
Doe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wasselach fails with a takedown attempt.
Doe changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've been informed that Doe has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#CL#
Wasselach gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wasselach tries to score a body lock takedown but Doe shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gotan Wasselach. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doe is looking to take this one to the mat.
Wasselach can't get the takedown.
Wasselach is trying to drag Doe to the mat but Doe just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wasselach is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Doe is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doe drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wasselach pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wasselach fails with a takedown attempt.
Doe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T1#
Wasselach shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Doe but Doe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Doe changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wasselach shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Doe as he avoids it easily.
Wasselach darts in looking for a takedown but Doe gets double underhooks and turns Wasselach into the cage. #TD2#
Doe turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Wasselach (0) vs (4) Doe
Wasselach seems a little lost for a moment, as Doe dominates the positioning.
Wasselach is looking for a sweep.
Wasselach sneaks back into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Doe in particular looking to stall.
Wasselach is looking for a sweep. Doe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Wasselach regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've been hearing good reports from Wasselach'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.
Wasselach tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wasselach looking to control.
Wasselach has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Wasselach isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Doe stacks Wasselach on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Doe! Score +3 for passing guard: Wasselach (0) vs (7) Doe#T3#
Doe 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 Wasselach's shoulder. That is not cool.
Doe trying to control the position but Wasselach is working away.
Wasselach tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Doe 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 Wasselach's shoulder. That is not cool. #T4#
Wasselach tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Doe trying to control the position but Wasselach is working away.
Doe is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Doe working away.
Doe wants to control but Wasselach is keeping him busy.
Wasselach manages to get back to half guard.#T5#
Doe sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Doe works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasselach (0) vs (10) Doe
Doe has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Wasselach! Score +2 for reaching mount: Wasselach (0) vs (12) Doe
Doe prevents Wasselach from getting the reversal.
Wasselach gets back to half guard.
Wasselach wants to control but Doe is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T6#
Doe content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Doe prevents Wasselach from improving his position.
Wasselach is not content to let Doe control the position.
Doe is taking a breather. Wasselach says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Wasselach is doing well to control the position and prevent Doe from advancing to side control.
Doe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wasselach keeps working. #T7#
Doe prevents Wasselach from improving his position.
Wasselach gets full guard.
Wasselach looking for a sweep. Not yet Wasselach, not yet.
Doe stays in close to Wasselach's body and controls the position.
Wasselach is looking to sweep but instead, Doe has passed into half guard.
Doe is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T8#
Wasselach wants to get back to full guard but Doe has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasselach (0) vs (15) Doe
Wasselach tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Doe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Doe wants to control but Wasselach is keeping him busy. #T9#
A control attempt from Wasselach but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Wasselach (0) vs (17) Doe
Doe wants to control the pace but Wasselach is squirming around nicely.
Doe controlling the position easily from mount.
Let's hope that Doe 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.#T10#
Wasselach tries to reverse the position but Doe maintains control.
Wasselach tries to hold on but Doe postures up.#T11#
Wasselach working to try and regain half guard.
Wasselach 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.
Wasselach is looking to improve his position.
Doe sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Wasselach is looking for a sweep. Doe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T12#
Wasselach slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Doe trying to control the position from guard on top but Wasselach 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.
Doe passes into half guard.
Doe is trying to control the action in half guard but Wasselach is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Doe might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wasselach haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T13#
Wasselach is looking for a sweep. Doe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wasselach is holding on to half guard well.
Doe controlling the action here.
Wasselach wants to get back to full guard.
Doe is keen to just control but Wasselach is a slippery customer.
Wasselach is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T14#
Wasselach is working hard here to advance position.
Doe is trying to control. Wasselach wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wasselach has a hand on Doe's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Doe takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Wasselach (0) vs (20) Doe
Doe wants to take Wasselach's back but he can't do it this time.
Wasselach is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Doe wins on points by 20 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, John Doe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 16 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 12 losses; Richard Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Anderson has Laitila up against the cage in a clinch.
Anderson can't get the takedown.
Anderson looking for a takedown.
Laitila fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Laitila is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Anderson to keep the fight standing.
Anderson prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jari Laitila. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson is working for takedown but Laitila is calmly controlling the position for now.
Laitila gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Anderson.
Anderson is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Laitila has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Anderson uses from the top position.
Laitila tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laitila is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Laitila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laitila looking to control.
Laitila seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Laitila bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Anderson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (0) Anderson
Laitila is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Anderson trying to control the position.
Laitila stopping the sweep attempt from Anderson.#T2#
Laitila wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Anderson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Laitila controls the pace.
Laitila tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard.
Laitila is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Laitila wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Anderson 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.
Laitila wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
Anderson wants to sweep here but Laitila controlling him for the moment.
Laitila trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom. #T4#
Anderson is trying to keep Laitila in close.
Anderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Laitila has gone for a leg lock! Anderson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Laitila's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (2) Anderson
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laitila trying to control the position.
#T5#
Anderson trying to control but Laitila is working from the bottom.
Laitila keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass. #SUB#
Anderson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laitila swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anderson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T6#
Laitila wants to sweep here but Anderson controlling him for the moment.
Anderson passes Laitila's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Anderson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Anderson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Laitila knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Laitila slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Laitila keeps moving. #T7#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson looking to pass the guard.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Laitila keeps moving.
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Laitila is retaining full guard. #T8#
Laitila looking to control.
Laitila looking for a sweep. Not yet Laitila, not yet. #SUB#
Laitila working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anderson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anderson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Laitila keeps moving.
Anderson pushes down on Laitila's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T9#
Anderson wants to control but Laitila is keeping him busy.
Anderson passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (2) vs (5) Anderson#SUB2#
Anderson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Anderson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T10#
Laitila tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Anderson wants to control but Laitila is keeping him busy.
Laitila is looking for a sweep.#T11#
Anderson is looking to take a break and control but Laitila is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laitila stops Anderson from passing to mount.
Anderson moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Laitila (2) vs (7) Anderson
Laitila keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Anderson pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T12#
Anderson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Anderson controlling from the full mount.
Laitila is looking to get to half guard.
Laitila might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T13#
Anderson looking to control but Laitila is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Anderson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Laitila to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Laitila shrugs it off.
Laitila stops Anderson from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Anderson trying to control but Laitila is having none of it.
Laitila really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T14#
Anderson is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Laitila is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Laitila (2) vs (10) Anderson
Anderson keeps control of the position easily here as Laitila tries to buck him off.
Anderson tries to get the hooks in deep but Laitila pushed the leg off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Laitila's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson wins on points by 10 to 2.
Richard Anderson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 17 losses; Bjørn Helvig! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Dan Macker!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Macker clinches up against the cage.
Macker stops a takedown attempt from Helvig.
Macker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Helvig.
Helvig goes for a takedown attempt but Macker pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjørn Helvig. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Macker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Helvig tries to score a body lock takedown but Macker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Macker can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Macker has hold of one of Helvig's legs. Helvig is fighting the takedown attempt but Macker gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Helvig (0) vs (2) Macker
Helvig tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Helvig can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Macker controls the pace.#SUB#
Helvig is looking for a triangle but Macker pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helvig is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Helvig has his foot on Macker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Macker works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Macker won't allow Helvig to sweep him here.
Helvig not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Helvig has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Macker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Helvig is trying to control the position but Macker postures up.
Macker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Helvig is keeping the position for now.
Helvig trying to keep a closed guard but Macker is proving a slippery customer.
Macker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Helvig swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Helvig controls Macker momentarily but Macker frees himself. #T2#
Macker looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Helvig looking for subs off his back but Macker has passed one foot through into half guard.
Helvig tries to get to full guard but Macker has control of the leg.
Macker is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Helvig reverses the position - he's now on top in Macker's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (2) vs (2) Macker
Helvig trying to control the position from guard on top but Macker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Helvig slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3##SUB2#
Macker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Helvig trying to control the position from guard on top but Macker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Macker working a defensive guard here.
Helvig wants to control from the top but Macker keeps moving.
Helvig looking to pass the guard.
Macker 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.
Helvig stands and throws Macker's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (5) vs (2) Macker#SUB#
Helvig goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Macker has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Helvig but great work by Macker. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Helvig (5) vs (6) Macker#T4#
Helvig is trying to work for a sweep but Macker has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Helvig (5) vs (8) Macker
Macker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Helvig tries to hold on but Macker postures up.
Macker prevents Helvig from getting the reversal.
Macker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Macker prevents Helvig from getting the reversal.
Helvig 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.
Helvig tries to roll over but Macker keeps him under control.
Helvig slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T5#
Helvig working a defensive guard here.
Macker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Macker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Macker wants to pass the guard but Helvig is keeping the position.
Macker trying to control but Helvig is working from the bottom.
Macker won't allow Helvig to sweep him here. #T6#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Helvig is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (7) vs (8) Macker
Macker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Helvig is one step ahead there.
Helvig trying to control the position from guard on top but Macker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Macker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Helvig manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (7) vs (10) Macker
Macker postures up.
Macker forces his way into half guard.
Helvig is trying to control but can't.
Still in half guard, Macker seems content to control.
Helvig tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Macker has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (7) vs (13) Macker#T7#
Helvig is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Helvig looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Helvig (7) vs (16) Macker#T8##SUB2#
Macker is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Helvig is in bad spot here.
Helvig manages to reverse the position and now he's in Macker's guard. Nice work there by Helvig.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (9) vs (16) Macker
Macker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Helvig stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Macker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Helvig trying to control but Macker is working from the bottom.
Macker trying to keep a closed guard but Helvig is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Macker is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (9) vs (18) Macker#T9#
Macker sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Helvig's guard.
Macker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Macker passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (9) vs (21) Macker
Helvig is in all sorts of trouble here.
Macker controlling the pace for now.
Helvig tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Macker fails to take his opponent's back.
Macker wants to control the pace but Helvig is squirming around nicely. #T10#
Helvig is wriggling around trying to escape.
Helvig is working hard here to advance position.
Helvig 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.#SUB#
Helvig looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Helvig is looking for a sweep. Macker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Macker is taking a breather. Helvig says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Macker prevents Helvig from improving his position.
Macker trying to control from half guard but Helvig is working away. #T11#
Macker sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Macker is working for a kimura but Helvig is defending it quite comfortably.
Macker is controlling the pace.
Macker wants to pass to mount but Helvig is defending the position. #T12#
Helvig is looking for a sweep. Macker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Helvig is pressing down on Macker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Macker trying to control but Helvig is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Helvig is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Macker defends well.#SUB#
Macker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Helvig has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Macker has managed to get both his arms back between Helvig's legs - danger averted.
Macker is pushing down on Helvig's leg trying to pass to half guard. Helvig is fighting to maintain full guard but Macker has managed to sneak the leg through.
Macker uses his free foot to push down on Helvig's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Helvig. Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (9) vs (24) Macker
Helvig is controlling an arm, preventing Macker from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T13#
Helvig is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Helvig regains half guard.#SUB#
Helvig actively working from the bottom here.
Macker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Helvig knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Helvig is looking for a sweep. Macker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T14#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Macker in particular looking to stall.
Helvig wants to control but Macker is keeping busy.
Macker wants to pass to mount but Helvig is defending the position.
Macker stalling.
Helvig moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Macker looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Helvig is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Macker wins on points by 24 to 9.
An out of breath Dan Macker thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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