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SSG 246 Bar vs Doe 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Huug Schlepper! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Magnus Herlin!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Herlin fails with a takedown attempt.
Schlepper looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schlepper (2) vs (0) Herlin
The fighters are battling for position here. Herlin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Herlin throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Schlepper escapes and throws Herlin's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Schlepper (5) vs (0) Herlin
A lull in the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herlin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schlepper trying to control the position but Herlin is working away.
Herlin regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herlin wants to get back to full guard.
Schlepper keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schlepper wants to free his trapped foot but Herlin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Schlepper controlling the action here.
Herlin won't allow Schlepper to pass to mount.
Herlin is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schlepper sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Herlin is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Schlepper jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Schlepper (8) vs (0) Herlin
Schlepper tries to advance to mount but Herlin denies him.
You can see the frustration on Herlin's face as Schlepper controls the position.
Herlin gets back to half guard.
Schlepper controlling the pace.
Herlin wants to improve his position but Schlepper is controlling well.
Herlin trying to control from the bottom.
Schlepper works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Schlepper (11) vs (0) Herlin
Schlepper working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herlin working to try and regain half guard.
Herlin is squirming around, avoiding Schlepper's attempts to control the action.
Schlepper takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Schlepper can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Herlin is looking to escape.
Herlin is looking to get to half guard.
Schlepper looking to control but Herlin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herlin manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Herlin won't allow Schlepper to pass to mount.
Schlepper passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Schlepper (14) vs (0) Herlin
Schlepper in side control, just content to control the action for now.
You can see the frustration on Herlin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Schlepper works to advance to full mount. Herlin defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Schlepper (16) vs (0) Herlin
Schlepper trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Schlepper controlling from the full mount.
Schlepper'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.
Schlepper trying to control but Herlin is having none of it.
Herlin tries to reverse the position but Schlepper maintains control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Schlepper controlling from mount.
Schlepper looking to secure an arm triangle but Herlin defends it well.
Schlepper tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Schlepper can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Herlin is looking to escape.
Schlepper looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Herlin is trying desperately to improve position.
Herlin regains half guard.
Schlepper sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Herlin wants to get back to full guard.
Schlepper wants to work for an arm triangle but Herlin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Herlin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Herlin.
Schlepper trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Herlin has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Schlepper doesn't defend quickly enough and Herlin has managed to lock this one up! Can Schlepper escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Herlin on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Magnus Herlin!
After winning the bout, Magnus Herlin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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