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SSG 295 Finn vs Chai PBP Commentary |
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 26 wins and 12 losses; Dreynos Elvul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 12 losses; Dan Macker!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Elvul fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Macker to the ground. Elvul is now in Macker's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Elvul (2) vs (0) Macker
Macker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Macker keeps trying to improve his position.
Macker trying to keep a closed guard but Elvul is proving a slippery customer.
Macker pulls Elvul in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elvul is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Macker is pulling down on Elvul's head. It's preventing any offense from Elvul, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elvul won't allow Macker to sweep him here.
Macker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Elvul defends well.
Elvul tries to free his leg and advance position but Macker is retaining full guard.
Macker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Elvul's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Elvul (2) vs (2) Macker
Elvul can't keep his opponent in guard - Macker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Elvul gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elvul 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.
Elvul being controlled here, momentarily.
Elvul wants to sweep but no luck.
Macker looking to pass the guard.
Elvul keeping moving, preventing Macker from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Elvul is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elvul seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Macker 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.
Elvul not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Elvul is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Macker is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macker wants to control from the top but Elvul keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macker passes into half guard.
Macker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Macker wants to pass to mount but Elvul is defending the position.
Macker trying to advance position but Elvul counters by regaining guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Elvul trying to control the position.
Elvul keeping moving, preventing Macker from controlling successfully.
Macker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Elvul is keeping the position for now.
Macker lying in Elvul's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Elvul decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Macker taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dreynos Elvul!
An out of breath Dreynos Elvul 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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