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SSG 370 Borgia vs Clubber 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 41 wins and 26 losses; John McCain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 18 losses; Dreynos Elvul!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Elvul avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Elvul shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McCain but McCain pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dreynos Elvul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elvul goes for a double leg but McCain avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McCain continues to drive forward.
McCain tries to counter with a takedown but Elvul is quick to defend against it.
McCain tries to close the distance and clinch up but Elvul swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Elvul shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McCain (0) vs (2) Elvul
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.
McCain tries to roll over but Elvul keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCain is pressing down on Elvul's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Elvul sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elvul looking to pass the guard.
McCain is trying to keep Elvul in close.
Elvul slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCain keeping full guard, as Elvul tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McCain is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (2) vs (2) Elvul
McCain pushes down on Elvul's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Elvul moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCain controlling from the top position.
Our spies down at at Oblivion Gate inform us that Elvul has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Elvul tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McCain advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (5) vs (2) Elvul
McCain has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Elvul! Score +2 for reaching mount: McCain (7) vs (2) Elvul
McCain controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elvul is trying desperately to improve position.
McCain controlling the pace for now.
McCain with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Elvul tries to improve his position but instead McCain has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: McCain (10) vs (2) Elvul
McCain is trying to stick to Elvul's back but Elvul is turning into McCain. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in McCain's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Elvul. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (10) vs (4) Elvul
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Elvul pushes down on McCain's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Elvul in particular looking to stall.
Elvul is keen to just control but McCain is a slippery customer.
Elvul is controlling the pace.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
McCain wants to get back to full guard.
McCain is pressing down on Elvul's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McCain controls Elvul momentarily but Elvul frees himself.
McCain looking for a sweep. Not yet McCain, not yet.
McCain trying to control the position here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McCain is trying to control the position but Elvul postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCain looking for a sweep. Not yet McCain, not yet.
McCain throws his legs up looking for a submission but Elvul uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (10) vs (7) Elvul
McCain is trying to improve his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McCain is not content to let Elvul control the position.
McCain keeping his opponent close.
Elvul moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: McCain (10) vs (9) Elvul
Elvul working for a submission but McCain is keeping him at bay.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McCain gets back to half guard.
McCain is controlling Elvul's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Elvul controlling the pace.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Elvul wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCain keeps working.
McCain wants to improve his position but Elvul is controlling well.
Elvul wants to free his trapped foot but McCain is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McCain tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Elvul has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (10) vs (12) Elvul
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
McCain keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Elvul looking to control and managing it successfully.
McCain wants to hold on but Elvul pushes him away.
Elvul controlling the pace for now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
McCain tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Elvul controlling from the full mount.
McCain is trying to escape the mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
McCain manages to regain half guard. Good work.
McCain keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Elvul in particular looking to stall.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
McCain is looking for a sweep. Elvul is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McCain is pressing down on Elvul's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McCain wants to improve his position but instead Elvul has moved into half guard.
McCain wants to improve his position but Elvul is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCain regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elvul wins on points by 12 to 10.
During a confident post fight interview, Dreynos Elvul thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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