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SSG 224 Makarov vs Ozymandias PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Moray Eel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hannes Klepper!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Columbo Gatti and Russell Pearce.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Klepper has closed the distance and engaged Eel in a clinch.
Eel is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Eel manages to pull guard.
Eel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Eel is looking for a triangle but Klepper pushes his legs off easily.
Klepper wants to control from the top but Eel keeps moving.
Eel has his foot on Klepper's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Klepper works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klepper trying to control but Eel is working from the bottom.
Eel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Klepper doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Klepper manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Klepper trying to control the position from guard on top but Eel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Klepper's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Eel (2) vs (0) Klepper
Klepper looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Eel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Klepper is trying to control the position but Eel postures up.
Eel seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Klepper working for a triangle but Eel defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eel tries to free his leg and advance position but Klepper is retaining full guard.
Eel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Klepper not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Eel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Eel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Klepper swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Eel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Klepper looking to control.
Klepper is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Eel defends well.
Eel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klepper is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Eel is stalling in the full guard.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA St Petersburg inform us that Klepper has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Klepper controls Eel momentarily but Eel frees himself.
Eel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Klepper has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Eel has managed to get both his arms back between Klepper's legs - danger averted.
Eel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Klepper trying to control the position.
Eel seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klepper is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Klepper has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Eel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Klepper trying to keep a closed guard but Eel is proving a slippery customer.
Klepper being controlled here, momentarily.
Eel wants to pass the guard but Klepper is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klepper looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Klepper is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Eel defends well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Klepper is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Klepper not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Eel sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Klepper working a defensive guard here.
Eel seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Klepper can't keep his opponent in guard - Eel advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Eel passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Eel (5) vs (0) Klepper
Klepper is trying to improve his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Klepper can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Eel's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
You can see the frustration on Klepper's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Klepper seems a little lost for a moment, as Eel dominates the positioning.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Klepper wants to control but Eel postures up.
Klepper is looking for a sweep.
Eel working away.
Klepper trying to remain calm as Eel controls from the top position.
Klepper stops Eel from passing to mount.
Klepper tries to buck Eel off but Eel is having none of it.
Klepper struggling a bit here.
Eel content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Klepper prevents Eel from improving position.
Klepper can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klepper tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Klepper is still trying to improve position.
Klepper is trying to control Eel's posture but Eel avoids it.
Eel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Eel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Klepper's face as Eel controls the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Klepper can't do much from the bottom here.
Eel slows the pace down.
Klepper is trying to control Eel's posture but Eel avoids it.
Klepper is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Eel off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Eel (5) vs (4) Klepper
Eel tries to break free.
Klepper is trying to stick to Eel's back but Eel is turning into Klepper. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Klepper's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Eel. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Eel (7) vs (4) Klepper
Eel content to stall in guard here.
Klepper is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Eel defends well.
Eel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Klepper is looking for a triangle but Eel pushes his legs off easily.
Eel looking to pass the guard.
Klepper can't keep his opponent in guard - Eel advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Eel controlling the action here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Klepper trying to hold on to Eel's head to control him but Eel postures up.
Eel trying to pass the guard but Klepper defending well.
Klepper wants to control but Eel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Eel is pressing down on Klepper's thigh, looking to free his foot. Klepper is holding on for now.
Well, if Eel is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Klepper is looking for a sweep. Eel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Eel keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Klepper controlling the position for now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Klepper looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Eel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Klepper is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Eel pulls his head out easily.
Eel passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Eel (10) vs (4) Klepper
Eel controlling the pace for now.
Klepper wants to hold on but Eel pushes him away.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Eel content just to control the position here.
Klepper is desperately trying to improve his position but Eel has a good base and remains in mount.
Klepper is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Klepper is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Eel controlling from the full mount.
Eel has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Klepper is looking to improve his position but Eel isn't that keen on the idea.
Eel controlling his opponent.
Klepper is looking to get to half guard.
Eel pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Eel controlling from mount.
Eel avoids the attempt from Klepper to control.
Eel forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Eel (13) vs (4) Klepper
Eel is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Klepper tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eel takes the fight on points by 13 to 4. |
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