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SSG 373 Hall vs Gabenagus 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 27 losses; John McCain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 12 losses; Christian Dresner!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
McCain moves into the clinch.
Dresner can't get the takedown.
McCain goes for a takedown attempt but Dresner pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dresner wants to clinch up but McCain keeps it at a distance.
Dresner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dresner has hold of one of McCain's legs. McCain is fighting the takedown attempt but Dresner gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McCain (0) vs (2) Dresner
Dresner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCain is keeping the position for now.
My spies in Marquis Training Center inform me that Dresner has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Dresner trying to move into half guard but instead McCain has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (2) vs (2) Dresner
McCain 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dresner is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (2) vs (4) Dresner
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dresner trying to control but McCain is working from the bottom.
Dresner won't allow McCain to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dresner wants to pass the guard but McCain is keeping the position.
Dresner pushing down on McCain's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McCain is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Globo Gym (5000), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Dresner prevents McCain from improving his position.
Dresner tries to pass to full mount but McCain defends it.
Dresner is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McCain sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dresner is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McCain sees it coming and defends easily.
Dresner wants to pass the guard but McCain is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCain wants to get back to full guard.
Dresner seems to be working for a kimura but McCain defends the submission attempt.
McCain won't allow Dresner to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCain is trying to maintain the position but Dresner is very close to passing his half guard.
McCain tries to roll over but Dresner keeps him under control.
Dresner working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on McCain's thigh. McCain counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Dresner is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McCain is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McCain has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (4) vs (4) Dresner
Dresner wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dresner has his foot on McCain's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McCain works his way back into a safe position though.
Dresner wants to sweep but no luck.
McCain 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.
Dresner looking to hit a scissor sweep but McCain is one step ahead there.
McCain trying to control but Dresner is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dresner 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.
McCain looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dresner is looking to sweep but instead, McCain has passed into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dresner is trying to get back to full guard.
McCain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dresner keeps working.
McCain is really struggling to control Dresner but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dresner wants to get back to full guard but McCain has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (7) vs (4) Dresner
McCain is looking to take a break and control but Dresner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dresner tries to bench press McCain off him but McCain keeps the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McCain works to advance to full mount. Dresner defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: McCain (9) vs (4) Dresner
Dresner gets back to half guard.
McCain seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dresner tries to get to full guard but McCain has control of the leg.
Dresner is defending against the submission attempts here by McCain.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McCain is looking for a kimura here.
McCain prevents Dresner from improving his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dresner is pressing down on McCain's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dresner working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because McCain has passed into half guard!
Dresner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McCain pulls his head out easily.
Dresner tries to roll over but McCain keeps him under control.
McCain wants to take a breather but Dresner is having none of it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dresner is pressing down on McCain's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dresner trying to keep a closed guard but McCain is proving a slippery customer.
McCain trying to control the position from guard on top but Dresner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dresner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dresner looking for subs off his back but McCain has passed one foot through into half guard.
Dresner makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dresner.
McCain won't allow Dresner to sweep him here.
McCain looking to sit in guard and control but Dresner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (9) vs (6) Dresner
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dresner tries to free his leg and advance position but McCain is retaining full guard.
McCain keeping moving, preventing Dresner from controlling successfully.
Dresner wants to pass the guard but McCain is keeping the position.
McCain managing to control the position.
Dresner wants to control from the top but McCain keeps moving.
Dresner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
McCain controls Dresner momentarily but Dresner frees himself.
Dresner wants to pass the guard but McCain is keeping the position.
Dresner is still trying to improve position.
Dresner pushing down on McCain's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McCain gets full guard.
Dresner wants to pass the guard but McCain is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCain has his hands on Dresner's head, controlling the position.
McCain keeping moving, preventing Dresner from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
McCain takes the fight on points by 9 to 6.
A victorious John McCain thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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