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SSG 311 McCain vs Macker 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 22 losses; John McCain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 14 losses; Dan Macker!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck for Macker with that takedown attempt.
McCain changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Macker forces McCain back against the cage and clinches.
Macker has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McCain is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McCain has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Macker uses from the top position.
Macker trying to control the position from guard on top but McCain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCain is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Macker wants to pass the guard but McCain is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCain looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Macker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McCain working a defensive guard here.
McCain 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 controlling from the top position.
Macker trying to control but McCain is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macker being controlled here momentarily.
Macker wants to pass the guard but McCain is keeping the position.
McCain keeping moving, preventing Macker from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCain manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Macker manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (2) vs (0) Macker
McCain controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
McCain won't allow Macker to sweep him here.
Macker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McCain wants to pass the guard but Macker is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Macker is trying to control the position but McCain postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macker seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
McCain postures up.
McCain is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McCain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Macker wants to improve his position but instead McCain has moved into half guard.
Macker has his hands clasped together around McCain's back. He's all about the action.
Macker is looking for a sweep. McCain is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McCain trying to control the action but Macker is working from the bottom.
Macker wants to get back to full guard.
Macker regains full guard. Nicely done.
Macker trying to control the position here.
McCain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Macker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Macker seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Macker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McCain doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McCain manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Macker trying to control the position here.
Macker is trying to control the position but McCain postures up.
McCain trying to control but Macker is working from the bottom.
Macker wants to hit a sweep here but McCain passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Macker there! Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (5) vs (0) Macker
McCain has hold of Macker's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Macker manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Macker is looking to improve his position but McCain isn't that keen on the idea.
McCain wants to control the pace but Macker is squirming around nicely.
Macker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Macker is controlling an arm, preventing McCain from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Macker sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Macker moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Macker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McCain postures up.
McCain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McCain trying to control but Macker is working from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McCain is stalling in the full guard.
McCain might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Macker wants to sweep but no luck.
Macker is adopting a defensive guard.
McCain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Macker is keeping the position for now.
Macker working a defensive guard here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Macker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McCain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Macker wants to sweep here but McCain controlling him for the moment.
McCain trying to control the position from guard on top but Macker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCain not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McCain trying to control the position from guard on top but Macker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
McCain thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McCain being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCain won't allow Macker to sweep him here.
Macker keeping full guard, as McCain tries to pass.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
McCain looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Macker looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Macker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
McCain being controlled here momentarily.
Macker trying to control the position.
Macker controlling the position.
McCain looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McCain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Macker is looking to sweep but instead, McCain has passed into half guard.
McCain wants to take a breather but Macker is having none of it.
Macker trying to get back to full guard but McCain takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (8) vs (0) Macker
McCain looking to control but Macker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McCain wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Macker tries to control McCain's body but McCain pushes him off. Macker squirms to his side and now McCain has his back! Score +3 for taking back: McCain (11) vs (0) Macker
Macker prevents McCain from getting a body triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
McCain takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
Our winner, John McCain, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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