|
|
SSG 379 Helvig vs Elvul 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 London, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 15 losses; Stsyapan Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 19 losses; Dan Macker!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Chai doesn't manage to clinch there - Macker circles away.
Chai gets a double leg takedown into Macker's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Macker
Macker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Macker has his foot on Chai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chai works his way back into a safe position though.
Chai wants to control from the top but Macker keeps moving.
Macker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macker looking for a sweep. Not yet Macker, not yet.
Macker is trying to hold Chai in close to prevent damage but Chai has managed to pass into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macker wants to get back to full guard but Chai has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (0) Macker
Macker is looking for a sweep.
Macker prevents Chai from moving into mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Macker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Macker is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai trying to control the position but Macker is working away.
Chai tries to move into full mount but can't pass Macker's legs.
Macker tries to bench press Chai off him but Chai keeps the position.
Macker sneaks back into half guard.
Macker wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
Chai is keen to just control but Macker is a slippery customer.
Chai is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Chai wants to take a breather but Macker is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macker wants to control but Chai is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, if Chai is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Macker regains full guard. Nicely done.
Macker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chai pushes down on Macker's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chai controlling the pace.
Chai seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Macker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chai is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Chai seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Macker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Macker keeping control of the position.
Macker's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Chai with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Chai is looking to advance position but Macker won't allow it.
Chai is trying to control. Macker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chai is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (8) vs (0) Macker
Chai with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Macker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Macker tries to hold on but Chai postures up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Macker sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Chai tries to pass to full mount but Macker defends it.
Chai seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Chai seems to be looking for submissions.
Chai wants to control but Macker is keeping him busy.
Macker is trying to get back to full guard.
Macker felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Chai controlling the pace.
Chai trying to mount his opponent but Macker defends it.
Macker tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.
Macker is trying to control but can't.
Macker is not content to let Chai control the position.
Macker is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Chai is looking to advance position but Macker won't allow it.
Macker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chai seems to be looking for submissions.
Chai seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Macker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chai tries to pass to full mount but Macker defends it.
Chai is working hard here to advance position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Macker trying to hold on to Chai's head to control him but Chai postures up.
Chai slows the pace down in half guard.
Macker is looking to control Chai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Macker avoid being mounted?
Macker is pressing down on Chai's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chai is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chai sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Macker's guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Macker wants to control but Chai is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Macker is looking to improve his position.
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Macker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Macker wants to get back to full guard.
Chai frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (11) vs (0) Macker
Macker has given up his back. Will we see Chai going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Chai (14) vs (0) Macker
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Chai trying to control.
Chai really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Macker.
Chai is persistently looking for the submission but Macker is defending it well.
Macker is keeping busy.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Macker right now.
Macker trying to control the action but Chai just sinks the hooks in.
I would not like to be Macker right now.
Chai doesn't have the hooks in and Macker manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (14) vs (2) Macker
Macker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chai wants to reverse the position here. Macker has hold of a leg though and he's dropped back looking for a kneebar! The fighters roll across the mat but Chai is forced to tap! Chai looks devastated but at least his leg points in the right direction.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Dan Macker!
A very excited looking Dan Macker made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
|
|
|
|
|
