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SSG 341 Macker vs Solo PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Blue Marlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Arelvam Sadrano!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Alyssa Summers and Dean Styles.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Sadrano has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Sadrano has Marlin pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Sadrano pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Marlin tumbling to the mat - Sadrano dives into Marlin's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marlin (0) vs (2) Sadrano
Sadrano wants to pass the guard but Marlin is keeping the position.
Sadrano won't allow Marlin to sweep him here.
Marlin is trying to keep Sadrano in close.
Sadrano stopping the sweep attempt from Marlin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadrano being controlled here momentarily.
Marlin keeping moving, preventing Sadrano from controlling successfully. #T1#
Marlin is trying to keep Sadrano in close.
Sadrano trying to control but Marlin is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Marlin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sadrano defends well.
Marlin keeping moving, preventing Sadrano from controlling successfully. #T2#
Sadrano sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Marlin's guard.
Marlin is looking to get back to full guard here but Sadrano has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Marlin (0) vs (5) Sadrano
Sadrano advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Marlin (0) vs (7) Sadrano#SUB2#
Sadrano jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Marlin manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Marlin wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Sadrano has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Marlin's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Marlin is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Sadrano!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Arelvam Sadrano!
During a confident post fight interview, Arelvam Sadrano thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 6 losses; Viktor Van Der Sloot! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 9 losses; T Mustana Chai!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and Lou da Vinci.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Chai clinches up against the cage.
Van Der Sloot is trying to drag Chai to the mat but Chai just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Chai has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Van Der Sloot regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Van Der Sloot (0) vs (2) Chai
Chai is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Van Der Sloot definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Der Sloot keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
Van Der Sloot looking for a sweep. Not yet Van Der Sloot, not yet. #T1#
Van Der Sloot is working hard here to advance position.
Chai controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chai preventing the sweep.
Van Der Sloot being controlled here, momentarily.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Van Der Sloot is keeping the position.#T2#
Chai forces his way into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chai in particular looking to stall.
Chai works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Van Der Sloot (0) vs (5) Chai
Chai controlling the pace for now.
Van Der Sloot tries to hold on but Chai postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Chai takes Van Der Sloot's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Van Der Sloot is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Van Der Sloot (0) vs (8) Chai
Chai controls the position.
Van Der Sloot is in bad spot here.
#T4#
Chai trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Van Der Sloot doesn't escape.
Van Der Sloot is in bad spot here.
Chai really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Van Der Sloot.
Let's hope that Chai 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.#T5#
Van Der Sloot trying to control the position but Chai manages to sink in the hooks.
Van Der Sloot is in bad spot here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Chai controlling the positon.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Van Der Sloot is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T6#
Chai trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Van Der Sloot doesn't escape.
Van Der Sloot trying to control the hands but Chai won't let him. #T7#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Van Der Sloot is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Van Der Sloot is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Chai avoiding Van Der Sloot 's attempts to control his hands.
Van Der Sloot is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Van Der Sloot might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T8##SUB2#
Chai patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Chai controls the action.#T9#
Van Der Sloot rolls, trying to escape but Chai keeps control of the position.
Chai controlling the position well here. Van Der Sloot rolled but Chai kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Chai's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T10#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Chai.
More stalling from Chai.
Yet more stalling tactics from Chai.
Chai is continuing to stall.#T11##SUB2#
Van Der Sloot preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Chai.
Van Der Sloot tries to escape the position.
Chai has good solid back control here.
Van Der Sloot tries to escape the position.
#T12#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Chai has the hooks in. Van Der Sloot is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Chai controls the action.
Van Der Sloot wants to control his opponent's hands but Chai gets his hands free. #T13#
Chai controls the action.
The adventures of Chai the control monster continue. Boring.#SUB2#
Van Der Sloot 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 Chai gets his way!
#SUB2#
Chai is cranking Van Der Sloot's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Van Der Sloot! He's tightened the choke and Van Der Sloot is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). T Mustana Chai!
T Mustana Chai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 14 losses; Milton Viera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Lian Belmiro!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Lou da Vinci and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Viera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Belmiro feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
Belmiro moves into the clinch.#TD#
Viera gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Belmiro regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Viera (2) vs (0) Belmiro
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Belmiro is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Viera (2) vs (2) Belmiro
Viera controls Belmiro momentarily but Belmiro frees himself.
Viera really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Belmiro is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Belmiro postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viera keeping full guard, as Belmiro tries to pass.
Belmiro passes Viera's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Belmiro is keen to just control but Viera is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Belmiro is thwarting Viera's attempts to control the position.
Viera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Belmiro wants to work for an arm triangle but Viera is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Belmiro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Viera sees it coming and defends easily.
Viera is pressing down on Belmiro's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Viera wants to sweep but no luck.
Viera keeping full guard, as Belmiro tries to pass.
Belmiro trying to control but Viera is working from the bottom. #T2#
Viera trying to control the position.
Belmiro trying to control but Viera is working from the bottom.
Belmiro wants to pass the guard but Viera is keeping the position.#SUB#
Belmiro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Viera has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Belmiro has managed to get both his arms back between Viera's legs - danger averted.
Belmiro won't allow Viera to sweep him here.
Belmiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Belmiro wants to control from the top but Viera keeps moving.
Belmiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Viera is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Viera looking to control.
#SUB#
Belmiro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Belmiro trying to control but Viera is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Belmiro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Belmiro stands and throws Viera's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Viera (2) vs (5) Belmiro
Viera is not content to let Belmiro control the position.
Viera sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Belmiro takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Belmiro wants to control but Viera is keeping him busy.
Viera regains full guard. Nicely done.
Belmiro looking to pass the guard.
Viera keeping moving, preventing Belmiro from controlling successfully.
Belmiro looking to pass the guard.
Belmiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Viera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Belmiro stands and throws Viera's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Viera (2) vs (8) Belmiro
Belmiro trying to control the action but Viera is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Belmiro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Viera tries to improve position but can't. #T6#
Viera wants to control but Belmiro postures up.#SUB2#
Belmiro tries for a kimura but Viera is defending well.
Viera wants to control but Belmiro postures up.
Viera tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Belmiro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Belmiro goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Viera rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Belmiro's guard! Nice work there by Viera! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Viera (4) vs (8) Belmiro#SUB2#
Belmiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Viera stopping the sweep attempt from Belmiro.#SUB2#
Belmiro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Viera doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Belmiro is tightening it up a little... Viera has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Viera reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Viera taps out! Nice BJJ there by Belmiro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Lian Belmiro! |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 1 losses; Rafael Ribeiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Thervam Drelas!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and Steve Montenegro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Drelas drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ribeiro (0) vs (2) Drelas#SUB#
Ribeiro working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Drelas has passed into half guard!
Drelas is thwarting Ribeiro's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Drelas wants to work for an arm triangle but Ribeiro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ribeiro tries to get to full guard but Drelas has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Drelas is trying for a kimura here. Ribeiro looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Drelas wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thervam Drelas!
A very excited looking Thervam Drelas 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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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 9 losses; Jim Marston! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 18 losses; Leenart Kuningas!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Anthony Taglia and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kuningas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Marston tries to counter with a takedown but Kuningas is quick to defend against it.
Kuningas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kuningas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Marston swats away the attempt to clinch by Kuningas.
Marston tries to counter with a takedown but Kuningas is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Kuningas clinches up with Marston and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Marston has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kuningas clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Marston (4) vs (0) Kuningas
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Kuningas trying to control the hands but Marston won't let him.
Kuningas manages to reverse the position and now he's in Marston's guard. Nice work there by Kuningas.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marston (4) vs (2) Kuningas#SUB#
Kuningas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kuningas wants to control from the top but Marston keeps moving.
Marston 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.#T2#
Kuningas passes into half guard.
Marston wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Kuningas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Marston is trying to get back to full guard.
Kuningas is looking to pass Marston's guard but actually Marston recovers to full guard. #T3#
Kuningas controlling from the top position.
Marston looking for a sweep. Not yet Marston, not yet. #SUB#
Marston is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Marston 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.#T4#
Kuningas advances to half guard.
Kuningas is stalling here. Marston is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kuningas seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Marston has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Marston (8) vs (2) Kuningas
Kuningas tries to buck Marston off but Marston is having none of it.
Kuningas regains half guard.
Kuningas is looking for a sweep. Marston is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5#
Marston controlling the pace.
Kuningas is looking for a sweep. Marston is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kuningas is staying active underneath Marston, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Marston wants to pass the guard but Kuningas is defending well. #SUB#
Marston is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Marston tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kuningas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T6#
Marston controlling the action here.
Kuningas won't allow Marston to pass to mount. #T7#
Marston is working hard here to advance position.
Kuningas is looking to improve his position.
Marston is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Marston has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Marston (11) vs (2) Kuningas
Marston takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T8#
Marston avoids the attempt from Kuningas to control.
Kuningas is trying desperately to improve position.#T9#
Marston wants to take Kuningas's back but he can't do it this time.
Marston controlling the pace for now.
Kuningas tries to hold on but Marston pushes him away. #T10#
Kuningas is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kuningas tries to lock up and control but Marston gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kuningas is looking to get to half guard.
Marston looking to control but Kuningas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kuningas regains half guard.
Kuningas trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Marston manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Marston (14) vs (2) Kuningas#T11##SUB#
Marston goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kuningas is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marston (14) vs (4) Kuningas
Marston keeping moving, preventing Kuningas from controlling successfully.
Marston is adopting a defensive guard.
Marston 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: Marston (16) vs (4) Kuningas#T12#
Kuningas won't allow Marston to pass to mount.
Kuningas wants to improve his position but Marston is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuningas tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Marston has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Marston (19) vs (4) Kuningas
Kuningas is working to get back to half guard.
Marston wants to control the pace but Kuningas is squirming around nicely. #T13#
Marston controlling from mount.
Marston trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kuningas tries to hold on but Marston postures up.
Kuningas is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Marston controlling from mount. #T14#
Kuningas is trying to reverse the position but instead Marston has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Marston (22) vs (4) Kuningas
Marston is hanging on to Kuningas's back as he tries to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Marston has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kuningas has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Marston is riding his opponent, not letting Kuningas buck him off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marston takes the fight on points by 22 to 4. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 9 losses; Mike Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 23 losses; Toby Flenderson!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jonathan Paton and David Schapiro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Hunt shoots in and bounces Flenderson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (0) Flenderson
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flenderson managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flenderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Flenderson, not yet. #T1#
Flenderson is trying to control the position but Hunt postures up.
Flenderson has control of Hunt's left arm, preventing Hunt from doing any damage.
Hunt 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.
Flenderson is pulling down on Hunt's head to control his posture. #T2#
Flenderson wants to sweep here but Hunt controlling him for the moment.
Hunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Flenderson is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Flenderson holds on and takes a little breather.
Hunt looking to sit in guard and control but Flenderson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (2) Flenderson#T3#
Hunt pulls Flenderson in close to prevent any damage.
Flenderson wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Hunt looking for a sweep. Not yet Hunt, not yet.
Hunt pulls Flenderson in close to his closed guard and prevents Flenderson from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4#
Flenderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hunt has control of Flenderson's left arm, preventing Flenderson from doing any damage.
Hunt controls Flenderson momentarily but Flenderson frees himself.
Hunt can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Flenderson controls the pace.#T5#
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.
Hunt seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hunt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hunt has his hands on Flenderson's head, controlling the position. #T6#
Flenderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunt is retaining full guard.
Flenderson 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. #T7#
Hunt 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: Hunt (4) vs (2) Flenderson
Hunt keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Flenderson tries to get to full guard but Hunt has control of the leg.
Hunt not doing much here.
Flenderson is looking to control Hunt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Flenderson avoid being mounted?#T8#
Hunt is looking to advance position but Flenderson won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Flenderson trying to control from the bottom.
Flenderson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hunt's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hunt's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hunt (4) vs (6) Flenderson
You can see the frustration on Hunt's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T9#
Hunt trying to control the hands but Flenderson breaks the grip.
Flenderson controls the action.
Flenderson is hanging on to Hunt's back as he tries to escape.
Flenderson keeps control of the position easily here as Hunt tries to buck him off.
Flenderson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T10#
Hunt is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Hunt rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Flenderson is keen to just control but Hunt is a slippery customer.#T11#
Flenderson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Flenderson passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (4) vs (9) Flenderson
Flenderson avoids the attempt from Hunt to control.
Hunt really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T12#
Hunt is working hard here to advance position.
Flenderson controlling from mount.
Hunt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Flenderson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T13#
Flenderson is trying to take his opponent's back.
Flenderson wants to control the pace but Hunt is squirming around nicely.
Flenderson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hunt is working to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Flenderson content just to control the position here.
Flenderson tries to control but Hunt wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Flenderson looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Flenderson wins on points by 9 to 4. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 36 losses; Cyrus Ozymandias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 18 losses; Paul Gascoigne!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Ozymandias drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ozymandias (2) vs (0) Gascoigne
Ozymandias looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ozymandias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gascoigne is keeping the position for now.
Ozymandias is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozymandias controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gascoigne looking for a sweep. Not yet Gascoigne, not yet. #T1#
Gascoigne pulls Ozymandias in close to prevent any damage.
Ozymandias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gascoigne is keeping the position for now.
Ozymandias slips nicely into half guard.
Ozymandias works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ozymandias (5) vs (0) Gascoigne
Gascoigne has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The referee asks Ozymandias politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ozymandias prefers to stall for the moment though.#T2#
Ozymandias tries to move to mount but Gascoigne blocks the move with his legs.
Gascoigne is trying to escape the position but Ozymandias is controlling the position.
Ozymandias has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gascoigne prevents Ozymandias from moving into mount.
Gascoigne wants to control but Ozymandias postures up.
Gascoigne is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Ozymandias working away.
Ozymandias in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Gascoigne is trying to control Ozymandias's posture but Ozymandias avoids it.
Ozymandias controlling the position.
Ozymandias tries to advance to mount but Gascoigne denies him.
Gascoigne struggling a bit here.#T4#
Gascoigne is trying to get back to half guard.
Gascoigne is holding Ozymandias down, trying to stall.
Ozymandias in side control, just content to control the action for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Ozymandias'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.
Gascoigne is looking for a sweep.#T5#
Ozymandias moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Gascoigne prevents Ozymandias from moving into mount.
Ozymandias is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gascoigne will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Gascoigne is trying to get back to half guard.
Ozymandias controlling the position.
Ozymandias is looking to take a break and control but Gascoigne is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T6#
The referee asks Ozymandias politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ozymandias prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ozymandias tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gascoigne looking for a sweep but Ozymandias has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ozymandias (7) vs (0) Gascoigne
Ozymandias controlling the position easily from mount. #T7#
Ozymandias trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ozymandias tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ozymandias trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ozymandias takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gascoigne tries to reverse the position but Ozymandias maintains control.
Ozymandias controlling his opponent.
Gascoigne wants to control but Ozymandias is having none of it.#T8#
Ozymandias tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ozymandias takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Ozymandias (10) vs (0) Gascoigne
Gascoigne is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ozymandias.
#T9#
Gascoigne is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Ozymandias off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Ozymandias.
Ozymandias'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.
Further stalling from Ozymandias.
Ozymandias seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gascoigne for as long as he can get away with.#T10#
Gascoigne tries to break free.
Ozymandias is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T11#
Ozymandias trying to control.
Gascoigne tries to escape the position.
Gascoigne trying to control the position but Ozymandias manages to sink in the hooks.
Ozymandias trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Gascoigne doesn't escape.
Ozymandias continues to hold on tight.#T12#
Gascoigne tries to escape the position.
Ozymandias just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Gascoigne looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Ozymandias controlling the position well here. Gascoigne rolled but Ozymandias kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T13#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ozymandias is hanging on to Gascoigne's back as he tries to escape.
#T14#
Ozymandias controls the position.
Gascoigne trying to control the action but Ozymandias just sinks the hooks in.
Gascoigne is in bad spot here.
Ozymandias keeps control of the position easily here as Gascoigne tries to buck him off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ozymandias takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
A relieved looking Cyrus Ozymandias thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 16 losses; Uvele Berendas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 25 losses; Lamban Gaul!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Joseph Jones and Dean Styles.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Berendas is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gaul's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Berendas (2) vs (0) Gaul
Gaul makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gaul.
Berendas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Berendas stopping the sweep attempt from Gaul.
Berendas wants to pass the guard but Gaul is keeping the position.
Berendas trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaul is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Gaul is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Berendas defends well.#T1#
Gaul controlling the position.#SUB2#
Gaul looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Berendas passes Gaul's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Berendas content to control rather than advance. #T2#
Berendas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gaul does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Berendas wants to pass to mount but Gaul is defending the position.
Berendas is working hard here to advance position.
Gaul is pressing down on Berendas's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Berendas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gaul trying to keep a closed guard but Berendas is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Gaul looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gaul controlling the position.
Gaul lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berendas (2) vs (2) Gaul
Gaul controlling from the top position.
Gaul looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Gaul looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gaul trying to control but Berendas is working from the bottom.
Berendas wants to sweep here but Gaul controlling him for the moment.
Berendas has Gaul pulled in close to control his posture.
Berendas can't keep his opponent in guard - Gaul advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T5#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Berendas is not content to let Gaul control the position.
Berendas tries to get to full guard but Gaul has control of the leg.
Gaul trying to mount his opponent but Berendas defends it. #SUB2#
Gaul wants to work for an arm triangle but Berendas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Berendas works his way to full guard. Good work.#T6#
Gaul looking to pass the guard.
Berendas is trying to control the position but Gaul postures up.
Gaul wants to pass the guard but Berendas is keeping the position.
Gaul slips nicely into half guard.
Berendas is trying to control but can't.
Gaul wants to advance to full mount but Berendas doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T7#
Gaul trying to control but Berendas is working from the bottom.
Gaul is stalling in the full guard.
Berendas keeping full guard, as Gaul tries to pass.
Berendas has Gaul pulled in close to control his posture.
Berendas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T8#
Gaul sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Berendas's guard.
Gaul trying to control the action but Berendas is working from the bottom.
Gaul trying to pass the guard but Berendas defending well.
Gaul trying to control the action but Berendas is working from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Berendas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gaul stays in close to Berendas's body and controls the position.
Gaul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Berendas is keeping the position for now. #T9#
Berendas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gaul is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Berendas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gaul gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gaul controlling from the top position.
Gaul postures up.
#T10#
Gaul trying to control the position from guard on top but Berendas 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.
Gaul wants to pass the guard but Berendas is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Berendas holds on and takes a little breather.
Gaul passes Berendas's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Berendas keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T11#
Gaul prevents Berendas from improving his position.
Gaul is looking to pass Berendas's guard but actually Berendas recovers to full guard.
Gaul looking to sit in guard and control but Berendas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berendas (4) vs (2) Gaul
Berendas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T12#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gaul is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berendas (4) vs (4) Gaul#SUB2#
Gaul is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Berendas is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Berendas has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berendas (6) vs (4) Gaul
Berendas is stalling in the full guard.
Gaul bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Berendas's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berendas (6) vs (6) Gaul#T13#
Berendas wants to sweep here but Gaul controlling him for the moment.
Gaul wants to control from the top but Berendas keeps moving.
Berendas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gaul advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Berendas (6) vs (9) Gaul
Gaul in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T14##SUB2#
Gaul working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Berendas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gaul wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gaul is looking to take a break and control but Berendas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berendas manages to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gaul wins on points by 9 to 6.
A very excited looking Lamban Gaul 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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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 17 losses; Huckleberry Finn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 13 losses; Stsyapan Chai!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Reed Andrews and Jonathan Paton.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Finn.#TD2#
Chai bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Finn (0) vs (4) Chai
Finn tries to bench press Chai off him but Chai keeps the position.
Chai tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Finn gets back to half guard.
Chai trying to pass the guard but Finn defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chai in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finn won't allow Chai to pass to mount.
Finn is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Finn is working hard here to advance position.
Chai works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Finn (0) vs (7) Chai
Finn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chai trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Finn is trying desperately to improve position.
Chai wants to control the pace but Finn is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Finn tries to reverse the position but Chai maintains control.
Chai looking to control and managing it successfully.
Finn's coaches at Shinobi Martial Arts & Ninjutsu have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Finn is looking to get to half guard.
Chai looking to control and managing it successfully.
Finn is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
Chai takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Finn is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Finn is looking to escape.
Finn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chai sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Finn is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4#
Chai wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Finn sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Finn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Chai is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chai is keen to just control but Finn is a slippery customer.
Finn is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
Finn moves into full guard.
Finn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chai wants to control from the top but Finn keeps moving.
Chai showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chai preventing the sweep. #T6#
Finn keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finn can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chai controls the pace.
Chai wants to control from the top but Finn keeps moving.
Finn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chai's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finn (2) vs (7) Chai
Finn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Finn trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Chai wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Finn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Finn tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard.
Chai manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Finn manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finn (2) vs (9) Chai
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Finn is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finn (4) vs (9) Chai
Finn looking to pass the guard.
Finn sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chai looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T8#
Chai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Finn controlling from the top position.
Chai pulls Finn in close to prevent any damage.
Finn controlling from the top position.
Finn trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai has his hands on Finn's head, controlling the position. #T9#
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Finn is one step ahead there.
Finn looking to pass the guard.
Chai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Finn content to stall in guard here.
Finn trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai is trying to control the position but Finn postures up.
Finn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now.
Finn trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Finn postures up.
Finn is looking to pass into half guard but Chai pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Chai is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finn (4) vs (11) Chai
Chai stopping the sweep attempt from Finn.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Finn is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finn (6) vs (11) Chai
Chai trying to keep a closed guard but Finn is proving a slippery customer.
Finn wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Finn looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Finn looking to pass the guard. #T11#
Chai 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.
Finn controlling from the top position.
Finn looking to pass the guard.
Chai trying to control the position.
Finn wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Finn is fighting to break Chai's control of his arms but Chai is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Finn sitting in guard here, content to control. #T12#
Chai 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: Finn (6) vs (13) Chai
Finn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Finn moves into full guard.
Finn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chai forces his way into half guard.
Chai prevents Finn from improving his position.
Chai is trying to control the action in half guard but Finn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T13#
Chai slows the pace down in half guard.
Chai passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Finn! Score +3 for passing guard: Finn (6) vs (16) Chai
Finn is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chai trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Finn is working to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Chai controlling the pace for now.
Chai forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Finn (6) vs (19) Chai
Finn breaks Chai's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finn (8) vs (19) Chai
Finn passes Chai's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Finn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Finn prevents Chai from improving his position.
Chai is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Finn's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Finn's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Finn (8) vs (23) Chai
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai has the hooks in. Finn is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai wins on points by 23 to 8.
Stsyapan Chai seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 15 losses; Dan Macker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 18 losses; Hand Solo!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Joseph Jones and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Macker has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Macker has picked Solo up - he's going for a ride! Macker dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Macker (2) vs (0) Solo
Macker controlling the action here.
Macker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Solo moves into full guard.
Macker wants to control from the top but Solo keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Macker trying to control the position from guard on top but Solo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Macker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Solo is pulling down on Macker's head. It's preventing any offense from Macker, at least for the moment.
Macker content to stall in guard here.
Solo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Macker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Macker 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.
Macker slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (5) vs (0) Solo
Macker tries to advance position but instead Solo slips a leg back in to half guard.
Solo trying to control but Macker postures up.
Macker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Macker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Solo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Macker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Macker prevents Solo from improving his position.
Macker content to control rather than advance.
Macker is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T4#
Solo is trying to keep Macker in close.
Solo has control of Macker's left arm, preventing Macker from doing any damage.
Macker trying to control but Solo is working from the bottom.
Solo has control of Macker's left arm, preventing Macker from doing any damage. #T5#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Macker wants to control from the top but Solo keeps moving.
Macker passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (8) vs (0) Solo
Solo tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Macker (10) vs (0) Solo
Solo tries to hold on but Macker postures up.
Macker looking to control but Solo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T6#
Macker controlling from the full mount.
Macker mounts Solo! Really nice guard pass there!
Macker wants to control the pace but Solo is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macker controlling from mount.
Macker seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Solo is holding on tight.
#T7#
Solo tries to lock up and control but Macker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Macker trying to control but Solo is having none of it.
Macker looking to control and managing it successfully.
Macker trying to control but Solo is having none of it.
Macker moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Macker (13) vs (0) Solo#T8#
Macker really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Solo.
Macker seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Solo for as long as he can get away with.
Solo just trying to survive but Macker is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Solo is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Macker.
Solo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T9#
Macker wants to advance to full mount but Solo doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Macker 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.
Solo pulls Macker in close to prevent any damage. #T10#
Solo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Macker sitting in guard here, content to control.
Solo trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T11#
Solo is continuing to stall.
Macker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Solo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Macker is one step ahead there.
Macker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Solo is keeping the position for now. #T12#
Macker wants to control from the top but Solo keeps moving.
Solo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Solo tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T13#
Solo keeps trying to improve his position.
Macker wants to control from the top but Solo keeps moving.
Macker wants to pass the guard but Solo is keeping the position.
Macker is working hard here to advance position.
Solo trying to control the position.
Macker trying to control the position from guard on top but Solo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Macker won't allow Solo to sweep him here.
Solo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Solo keeping full guard, as Macker tries to pass.
Solo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Macker controls the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Solo looking for a sweep. Not yet Solo, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Macker takes the fight on points by 13 to 0.
Dan Macker is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Dan Macker 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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