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SSG 381 Finn vs Gracias 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 37 wins and 19 losses; Dreynos Elvul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 19 losses; Dan Macker!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Elvul gets caught napping as Macker dives in and scores a takedown. Elvul manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Elvul (0) vs (2) Macker
Macker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Macker's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Elvul looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macker pushes down on Elvul's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Macker is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Let's hope that Macker has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Elvul is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Oblivion Gate, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elvul is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Macker pulls his head out easily.
Macker stalling.
Macker prevents Elvul from improving his position.
Elvul makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Elvul.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Elvul is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Elvul (2) vs (2) Macker
Elvul wants to control from the top but Macker keeps moving.
Elvul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Macker has an active guard here but Elvul has managed to pass into half guard.
Elvul prevents Macker from improving his position.
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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Macker manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Macker wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Elvul is now in half guard.
Macker is looking to improve his position.
Macker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Macker.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macker working a defensive guard here.
Elvul wants to pass the guard but Macker is keeping the position.
Elvul is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Macker has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Elvul has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Elvul (5) vs (2) Macker
Macker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Macker regains half guard.
Elvul trying to control the action but Macker is working from the bottom.
Macker controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Macker has a hand on Elvul's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Elvul takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Elvul (8) vs (2) Macker
Elvul wants to control the pace but Macker is squirming around nicely.
Macker can't escape the position.
Macker is squirming around, avoiding Elvul's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Macker sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Macker is trying to get back to full guard.
Macker tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Elvul has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Elvul (11) vs (2) Macker
Elvul takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Elvul tries to control but Macker wriggling away.
Macker reaches up and holds on to Elvul to control the position.
Macker is trying to escape the mount.
Macker is squirming around, avoiding Elvul's attempts to control the action.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Elvul goes for an armbar but Macker turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Macker. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Elvul (11) vs (4) Macker
Macker wants to control from the top but Elvul keeps moving.
Macker wants to pass the guard but Elvul is keeping the position.
Macker slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elvul keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Macker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Elvul moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Elvul looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Macker puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Macker is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Elvul! Score +3 for passing guard: Elvul (11) vs (7) Macker
Macker wants to take his opponent's back but Elvul doesn't allow it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Macker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Elvul tries to improve his position but instead Macker has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Elvul (11) vs (10) Macker
Macker is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Macker keeps control of the position as Elvul tries to break free.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Macker wants to control but Elvul is keeping busy.
Macker not allowing Elvul to control his hands.
Elvul is keeping busy.
Elvul is really stuck here.
I would not like to be Elvul right now.
Macker is hanging on to Elvul's back as he tries to escape.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Macker is controlling the position but Elvul somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Macker is trying to work for a kimura but Elvul is defending well.
Macker moves into full mount! Elvul won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Elvul (11) vs (13) Macker
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Macker prevents Elvul from getting the reversal.
Macker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Macker with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Macker wins on points by 13 to 11.
A victorious Dan Macker thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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