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Event:
Grappling Hype -22-
Date: May 25, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 2 losses; Olaf Koks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Dram Macallan!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Koks shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Macallan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Koks (2) vs (0) Macallan
Macallan keeping moving, preventing Koks from controlling successfully.
Koks not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Koks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Macallan is keeping the position for now.
Koks works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Macallan is refusing to be controlled, as Koks sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koks looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Koks stalling.
Koks is just content to waste time from the top position. Macallan takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Koks looking to sit in guard and control but Macallan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Koks (2) vs (2) Macallan
Koks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Koks controls Macallan momentarily but Macallan frees himself. #T2#
Koks is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Macallan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Koks wants to sweep but no luck.
Koks is working hard here to advance position.
Koks working a defensive guard but Macallan manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Koks (2) vs (5) Macallan
Koks looks to move to half guard but instead Macallan has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Koks (2) vs (7) Macallan
Koks is working to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Macallan content just to control the position here.
Koks is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Koks tries to lock up and control but Macallan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Macallan prevents Koks from getting the reversal.
Koks slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Koks is looking to get back to full guard here but Macallan has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Koks (2) vs (10) Macallan
Koks is trying to control Macallan's posture but Macallan avoids it.
Koks gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Koks wants to improve his position but Macallan is controlling well.
#T5#
Koks trying to hold on to Macallan's head to control him but Macallan postures up.
Koks slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Macallan preventing the sweep.
Koks being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koks has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Macallan has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Koks (2) vs (13) Macallan#T6#
A lull in the action here.
Koks tries to buck Macallan off but Macallan is having none of it.
Koks regains half guard.
Koks is trying to maintain the position but Macallan is very close to passing his half guard.
Koks gets back to full guard.
#T7#
Macallan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Koks looking for a sweep. Not yet Koks, not yet.
Macallan looking to pass the guard.
Macallan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Koks keeping full guard, as Macallan tries to pass. #T8#
Koks is trying to keep Macallan in close.
Koks has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Macallan has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Koks (2) vs (16) Macallan
Koks looking for a sweep but Macallan has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Koks (2) vs (18) Macallan
Koks wants to control but Macallan is having none of it.
Macallan trying to control but Koks is having none of it. #T9#
Koks is trying to escape the mount.
Koks sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Macallan content to control rather than advance.
Koks trying to control here.
#T10#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Koks works his way to full guard. Good work.
Koks pulls Macallan in to control the position.
Koks is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Koks (4) vs (18) Macallan
Koks not doing much here.
Macallan tries to get to full guard but Koks has control of the leg. #T11#
Koks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Macallan keeps working.
Koks is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T12#
Koks is keen to just control but Macallan is a slippery customer.
Koks takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Macallan is trying is best to control the position here.
Koks tries to pass the half guard into mount. Macallan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T13#
Koks is trying to control the action in half guard but Macallan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Macallan wants to improve his position but Koks is controlling well.
Koks is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Koks (7) vs (18) Macallan
Koks moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Koks (10) vs (18) Macallan#SUB#
Macallan defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Koks's arms.
Macallan tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T14#
Macallan prevents Koks from taking his back.#SUB#
Koks swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Macallan is now in Koks's guard. A big mistake from Koks there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Koks (10) vs (20) Macallan
Macallan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Koks wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Macallan wins on points by 20 to 10.
A victorious Dram Macallan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -19-
Date: May 18, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Paul Crewe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Dram Macallan!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL#
Crewe clinches.
Crewe gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Macallan.
#TD#
Crewe ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Crewe no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Macallan won't allow Crewe to sweep him here. #SUB#
Crewe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Macallan is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Crewe has his foot on Macallan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Macallan works his way back into a safe position though.
Macallan preventing the sweep.
Crewe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macallan wants to pass the guard but Crewe is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crewe working a defensive guard here.
#T1##SUB#
Crewe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Crewe trying to keep a closed guard but Macallan is proving a slippery customer.
Crewe pulls Macallan in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Macallan preventing the sweep.
Macallan controlling from the top position.
Crewe is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Crewe is trying to control the position but Macallan postures up.
Crewe is pulling down on Macallan's head to control his posture.
Crewe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Crewe looking for a sweep. Not yet Crewe, not yet. #SUB#
Macallan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Crewe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Macallan has managed to get both his arms back between Crewe's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Crewe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Crewe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Crewe keeping moving, preventing Macallan from controlling successfully.
Crewe wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Crewe looking for a guillotine here but Macallan defends easily.
#T4#
Crewe looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Macallan puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Crewe is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Macallan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Macallan's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Crewe (4) vs (0) Macallan
Crewe controlling from the back.#SUB#
Crewe has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Macallan is in a bad position with Crewe working for a choke. Macallan manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crewe (4) vs (2) Macallan
Macallan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T5#
Crewe wants to sweep but no luck.
Macallan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Crewe looking to control but Macallan passes into half guard.
Crewe wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Crewe manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Macallan postures up.
#SUB#
Crewe throws his legs up looking for a submission but Macallan uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Crewe (4) vs (5) Macallan
Crewe regains half guard.#T6#
Crewe wants to get back to full guard.
Crewe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Macallan is working away from the top position though.
Crewe has a hand on Macallan's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Macallan takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Crewe (4) vs (8) Macallan
Macallan controlling the pace for now.
Macallan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Crewe is working to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Crewe sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Crewe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Crewe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Macallan is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crewe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Crewe has an active guard here but Macallan has managed to pass into half guard.
Crewe is looking to control Macallan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Crewe avoid being mounted?#T8#
Macallan works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Crewe (4) vs (11) Macallan
Crewe is in all sorts of trouble here.
Crewe tries to hold on but Macallan postures up.
Crewe is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Macallan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Crewe can't escape the position.
#T9#
Crewe wants to hold on but Macallan pushes him away.
Crewe is desperately trying to improve his position but Macallan has a good base and remains in mount.
Macallan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Crewe is trying desperately to improve position.
Crewe bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crewe (6) vs (11) Macallan
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Macallan holds on and takes a little breather.
Crewe controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T10#
Crewe looking to sit in guard and control but Macallan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crewe (6) vs (13) Macallan
Crewe wants to sweep but no luck.
Crewe can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Macallan controls the pace.#T11##SUB#
Crewe working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Macallan has passed into half guard!
Macallan controlling the action here.
Crewe is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Macallan jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Crewe (6) vs (16) Macallan
Crewe is looking to regain half guard here but Macallan keeps moving and retains side control. #T12#
You can see the frustration on Crewe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Macallan trying to control the position but Crewe is working away.
Crewe tries to buck Macallan off but Macallan is having none of it.
Macallan trying to control the action but Crewe is working from the bottom.
Crewe is trying to get back to half guard.#T13#
Crewe is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Macallan off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Crewe (10) vs (16) Macallan#SUB#
Crewe patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Macallan can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Crewe looking for the RNC.
Macallan is really stuck here.
Macallan prevents Crewe from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Crewe is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Macallan fending off the submission attempt from Crewe. #T14##SUB#
Crewe is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Macallan is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Crewe is looking to control Macallan but Macallan is wriggling around and keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Macallan wins on points by 16 to 10.
A very excited looking Dram Macallan 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.
The defeated Paul Crewe had this to say: 'My, you have lovely hair. You ever find any spiders in it?'. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -18-
Date: May 11, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Danger Dobbie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Dram Macallan!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Dobbie closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dobbie (4) vs (0) Macallan
Dobbie moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Macallan prevents Dobbie from moving into mount.
The referee asks Dobbie politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dobbie prefers to stall for the moment though.
Dobbie tries to move into full mount but can't pass Macallan's legs. #SUB#
Dobbie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Dobbie goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Macallan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dobbie but great work by Macallan. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dobbie (4) vs (4) Macallan
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dobbie is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Macallan is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dobbie (4) vs (6) Macallan
Dobbie sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Dobbie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Dobbie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Macallan controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Dobbie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Macallan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Dobbie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Dobbie working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Macallan has passed into half guard!
#SUB#
Dobbie actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Macallan is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Dobbie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Dobbie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Dobbie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Dobbie has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Macallan escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Macallan! Score +3 for passing guard: Dobbie (4) vs (9) Macallan#T3#
Dobbie is looking to reverse the position.
Dobbie sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Dobbie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Macallan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dobbie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Dobbie looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Dobbie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Dobbie looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Macallan not doing much here.
#SUB#
Dobbie actively working from the bottom here.
Dobbie wants to sweep but Macallan has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dobbie (4) vs (12) Macallan
Macallan moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dobbie (4) vs (14) Macallan
Dobbie is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T5#
Macallan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dobbie working to try and regain half guard.
Dobbie tries to improve his position but instead Macallan has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Dobbie (4) vs (17) Macallan
You can see the frustration on Dobbie's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Macallan controlling the position well here. Dobbie rolled but Macallan kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Dobbie's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T6#
I would not like to be Dobbie right now.
Dobbie is in bad spot here.
Dobbie is working hard here to advance position.
Macallan controls the action.
Dobbie is in bad spot here.
Macallan biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T7#
Dobbie manages to reverse the position and now he's in Macallan's guard. Nice work there by Dobbie.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dobbie (6) vs (17) Macallan
Dobbie trying to control the position from guard on top but Macallan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dobbie works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dobbie wants to pass the guard but Macallan is defending well.
Macallan is trying to control but can't.
Dobbie wants to free his trapped foot but Macallan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dobbie trying to control the action but Macallan is working from the bottom.
Dobbie is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Macallan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T8#
Dobbie works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dobbie (9) vs (17) Macallan
Dobbie controlling from the full mount.
Dobbie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Macallan tries to reverse the position but Dobbie maintains control.
Dobbie looking to control but Macallan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dobbie can't control as he wanted to and Macallan manages to get the fight back to his half guard. #T9#
Dobbie is thwarting Macallan's attempts to control the position.
Macallan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Macallan is concentrating on defense, preventing Dobbie from advancing position.
Macallan trying to control here.
Dobbie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T10#
Well, if Dobbie 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.
Dobbie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dobbie wants to control but Macallan is keeping him busy.
Dobbie wants to pass the guard but Macallan is defending well.
Macallan is controlling Dobbie's trapped leg to prevent Dobbie from advancing to side control.#T11#
Dobbie trying to control from Macallan's half guard. Macallan has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Dobbie trying to control but Macallan is working from the bottom.
Macallan is adopting a defensive guard.
Dobbie tries to free his leg and advance position but Macallan is retaining full guard. #T12#
Dobbie trying to control the position from guard on top but Macallan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Macallan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Macallan keeping moving, preventing Dobbie from controlling successfully.
Macallan pulls Dobbie in close to his closed guard and prevents Dobbie from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dobbie trying to control but Macallan is working from the bottom. #T13#
Macallan seems keen to control Dobbie's posture.
Dobbie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Dobbie (12) vs (17) Macallan
Dobbie is looking to take a break and control but Macallan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dobbie working away.
Dobbie has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Macallan! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dobbie (14) vs (17) Macallan
Macallan is controlling an arm, preventing Dobbie from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T14#
Dobbie controlling the pace for now.
Dobbie is stalling here but it's allowed Macallan to get half guard.
Dobbie is keen to just control but Macallan is a slippery customer.
Dobbie trying to control from Macallan's half guard. Macallan has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Macallan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dobbie controls the pace.
Dobbie stands and throws Macallan's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dobbie (17) vs (17) Macallan
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Dobbie gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Dobbie takes the fight on points by 18 to 17.
Our winner, Danger Dobbie, 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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Event:
Grappling Hype -16-
Date: May 04, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Nano Grippy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Dram Macallan!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD#
Grippy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Grippy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Grippy (4) vs (0) Macallan
Macallan wants to control but Grippy postures up.#SUB#
Grippy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Grippy has hold of Macallan's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Macallan tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Grippy cranks the arm and Macallan screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Macallan, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Nano Grippy!
Nano Grippy retains his bantamweight title!
An out of breath Nano Grippy thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -12-
Date: Apr 20, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Dram Macallan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Ashton Short!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Short shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Macallan defends it nicely.#TD2#
Short scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Macallan (0) vs (2) Short#SUB#
Macallan looking for submissions off his back.
Macallan tries to roll over but Short keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Short in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Macallan actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Macallan looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Macallan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Short trying to control from half guard but Macallan is working away. #SUB#
Macallan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Short trying to control from half guard but Macallan is working away.
Macallan is looking for a sweep. Short is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Short seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Macallan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Macallan looking for subs from the bottom but Short mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Macallan (0) vs (5) Short
Macallan is trying desperately to improve position.
Short looking to control but Macallan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Macallan is desperately trying to improve his position but Short has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
Macallan sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Macallan looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Macallan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Short seems to be working for a kimura but Macallan defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Short looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Macallan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Short pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Macallan looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Macallan has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Short. Oh but Macallan has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Short goes limp - he's gone! Macallan jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dram Macallan!
Dram Macallan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -9-
Date: Apr 13, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Kevin Hart! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Dram Macallan!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Hart closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Macallan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hart (2) vs (0) Macallan
Hart advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hart (5) vs (0) Macallan
Macallan tries to buck Hart off but Hart is having none of it.#SUB#
Hart looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Hart wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Macallan, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Hart is trying to get an arm triangle but Macallan is defending well. #SUB#
Hart wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Macallan, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macallan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hart's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macallan gets back to full guard.
Hart passes Macallan's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Macallan actively working from the bottom here.
Macallan moves into full guard.
#T1##SUB2#
Macallan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hart can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Hart drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hart jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hart trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hart passes Macallan's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Hart is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Macallan defends it well. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hart is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Macallan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hart. #SUB2#
Macallan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hart pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Macallan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hart pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Hart is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2##SUB#
Hart is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Macallan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Macallan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hart pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Hart is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Hart is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Macallan looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Macallan actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB#
Hart is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Macallan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hart pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Hart is working for a kimura but Macallan is defending it quite comfortably.
Macallan tries to get to full guard but Hart has control of the leg. #SUB#
Hart is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Hart wants to work for an arm triangle but Macallan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Macallan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Macallan is in trouble now - Hart has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hart (8) vs (0) Macallan#SUB#
Hart is working for a guillotine from mount but Macallan frees his head quite easily.
#SUB#
Hart is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Macallan is surviving well by controlling Hart's body position as best he can.
Macallan is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Hart looking to secure an arm triangle but Macallan defends it well.
Macallan tries to reverse the position but Hart maintains control.
Macallan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T5##SUB#
Hart looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Macallan tries to reverse the position but Hart maintains control.#SUB#
Hart wants to finish this one by submission but Macallan is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hart.
Macallan can't escape the position.
Macallan sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Macallan regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Macallan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hart gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hart slips nicely into half guard.
Macallan tries to roll over but Hart keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Macallan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Hart is trying to work for a kimura but Macallan is defending well.
#T6##SUB#
Hart is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Macallan looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Hart is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Hart is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Macallan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hart.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Macallan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Hart is working for a submission of some sort.
#T7##SUB2#
Macallan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hart pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Hart is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Macallan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hart pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Hart is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Hart is working for a kimura but Macallan is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Macallan actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Hart is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T8##SUB#
Hart is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Macallan is just riding it out for now. Hart eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Macallan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Macallan wants to improve his position but Hart is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Macallan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hart pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Macallan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hart pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Hart is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Macallan sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Hart is looking for a kimura here.
#T9#
Macallan moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Macallan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Hart thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Hart drops back looking for a leg! Macallan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Macallan manages to kick Hart off! Hart jumps back into Macallan's guard. #SUB2#
Macallan looking for a guillotine here but Hart defends easily.
#SUB2#
Hart got a little sloppy there for a moment and Macallan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hart has managed to get both his arms back between Macallan's legs - danger averted.
Hart sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Macallan's guard. #T10##SUB#
Macallan is defending against the submission attempts here by Hart.
#SUB#
Hart seems to be working for a kimura but Macallan defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Macallan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Macallan wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Macallan is defending against the submission attempts here by Hart.
#SUB2#
Macallan looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Hart is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Macallan works his way to full guard. Good work.#T11##SUB2#
Macallan has his foot on Hart's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hart works his way back into a safe position though.
Macallan can't keep his opponent in guard - Hart advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hart passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hart (11) vs (0) Macallan#SUB#
Macallan defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hart. #SUB#
Hart has hold of Macallan's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Macallan manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB#
Hart working for a guillotine from mount but Macallan is in no mood to give up.
Hart is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Hart looking to secure an arm triangle but Macallan defends it well. #SUB#
Hart working for a guillotine from mount but Macallan is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
Hart is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Macallan to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Macallan shrugs it off. #T12#
Macallan regains half guard.#SUB2#
Macallan looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Hart looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Macallan has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Hart. Oh but Macallan has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Hart goes limp - he's gone! Macallan jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dram Macallan!
An out of breath Dram Macallan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Kevin Hart stepped up to the mic, saying 'Where am I?'. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -8-
Date: Apr 06, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Dram Macallan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Gromli Grumblegut!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Macallan tries to clinch there but Grumblegut circles away.
#TD2#
Grumblegut shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Grumblegut showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Macallan (0) vs (2) Grumblegut#SUB#
Macallan actively working from the bottom here.
Grumblegut trying to mount his opponent but Macallan defends it. #SUB2#
Grumblegut wants to work for an arm triangle but Macallan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Grumblegut is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Macallan sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Grumblegut looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Macallan tries to get to full guard but Grumblegut has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Macallan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Macallan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1##SUB2#
Grumblegut is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Macallan has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Grumblegut is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Macallan has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Macallan is defending against the submission attempts here by Grumblegut.
Macallan is looking for a sweep. Grumblegut is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Macallan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Macallan looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Macallan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Macallan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2##SUB2#
Grumblegut is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Macallan is defending against the submission attempts here by Grumblegut.
#SUB#
Macallan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grumblegut pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Macallan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grumblegut pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Grumblegut is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Macallan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Macallan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grumblegut pulls his head out easily.
Macallan is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Grumblegut seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Macallan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Grumblegut is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Macallan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Grumblegut. #SUB2#
Grumblegut seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Grumblegut seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Macallan is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Gromli Grumblegut!
A victorious Gromli Grumblegut thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -5-
Date: Mar 30, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Dram Macallan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Big Guy!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Macallan forces Guy back against the cage and clinches.
Guy jumps guard but Macallan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Guy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Macallan to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Macallan has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Guy uses from the top position.
Guy passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Macallan (0) vs (3) Guy
Macallan is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Guy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Macallan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Guy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Macallan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macallan (2) vs (3) Guy
Guy wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Guy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Macallan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Macallan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Guy on the ground.#T1#
Guy is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guy wants to control the action here but instead Macallan manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Macallan (5) vs (3) Guy
Macallan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Guy tries to reverse the position but Macallan maintains control.
Guy tries to hold on but Macallan pushes him away. #T2#
Guy is in all sorts of trouble here.
Guy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Guy wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Macallan (8) vs (3) Guy
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macallan keeps control of the position easily here as Guy tries to buck him off.
Macallan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Macallan has the hooks in. Guy is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T4#
Guy is still trying to improve position.
Guy breaks Macallan's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macallan (8) vs (5) Guy#SUB#
Macallan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Guy passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Macallan (8) vs (8) Guy#SUB2#
Guy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Guy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Guy trying to control the action but Macallan is working from the bottom. #T5#
Macallan is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Guy is trying to get an arm triangle but Macallan is defending well.
Macallan manages to get back to half guard.
Macallan wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Macallan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Guy is looking for a kimura here.
Macallan tries to get to full guard but Guy has control of the leg. #T6#
Guy is trying to control. Macallan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Macallan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Macallan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Macallan is defending against the submission attempts here by Guy.
Macallan tries to get to full guard but Guy has control of the leg.
Macallan is looking to get back to full guard here but Guy has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Macallan (8) vs (11) Guy#SUB2#
Guy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T7#
Macallan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Guy passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Macallan (8) vs (14) Guy
Macallan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macallan (10) vs (14) Guy
Macallan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Guy throws his legs up looking for a submission but Macallan uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Macallan (13) vs (14) Guy#T8#
Guy trying to remain calm as Macallan controls from the top position.
Guy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Macallan's best efforts.
Macallan prevents Guy from improving his position.
Guy wants to control but Macallan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Macallan prevents Guy from improving his position.#T9#
Guy wants to control but Macallan is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T10#
Guy is trying to get back to full guard.
Macallan not doing much here.
Macallan seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Guy for as long as he can get away with.
Guy tries to roll over but Macallan keeps him under control.#T11##SUB2#
Guy looking for subs from the bottom but Macallan mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Macallan (16) vs (14) Guy
Macallan controlling the position easily from mount.
Guy gets back to half guard.#T12#
Guy trying to get back to full guard but Macallan takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Macallan (19) vs (14) Guy
Guy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Macallan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Guy bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macallan (19) vs (16) Guy#T13##SUB#
Macallan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Guy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Guy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Macallan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Macallan keeping moving, preventing Guy from controlling successfully.
Guy passes into half guard. #SUB#
Macallan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Guy wants to work for an arm triangle but Macallan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Macallan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T14##SUB2#
Guy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Macallan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Guy pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Macallan actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Macallan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Guy pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Macallan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Macallan is in trouble now - Guy has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Macallan (19) vs (19) Guy
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Macallan gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Macallan takes the fight on points by 20 to 19.
A very excited looking Dram Macallan 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. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -3-
Date: Mar 23, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Dram Macallan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Nano Grippy!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Macallan moves in looking to clinch but Grippy pushes him off.
Macallan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Grippy moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Macallan gets control of Grippy's arms and successfully pulls guard. Macallan will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Macallan keeping moving, preventing Grippy from controlling successfully.
Grippy wants to pass the guard but Macallan is keeping the position.#SUB#
Macallan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Grippy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Grippy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Macallan is looking for a triangle but Grippy pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grippy looking to pass the guard.
Macallan keeping moving, preventing Grippy from controlling successfully.
Grippy passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Macallan (0) vs (3) Grippy#T1#
Grippy trying to control the action but Macallan is working from the bottom.
Macallan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Grippy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Grippy wants to control but Macallan is keeping him busy.
Macallan is trying to get back to half guard.
Macallan seems a little lost for a moment, as Grippy dominates the positioning.
Grippy advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Macallan (0) vs (5) Grippy
Grippy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Macallan is looking to escape.
Macallan is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
Grippy pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Macallan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macallan (2) vs (5) Grippy
Grippy wants to sweep here but Macallan controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Grippy throws his legs up looking for a submission but Macallan uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Macallan (5) vs (5) Grippy
Grippy manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Grippy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Grippy has a hand on Macallan's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Macallan takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Macallan (8) vs (5) Grippy
Grippy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Grippy tries to improve his position but instead Macallan has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Macallan (11) vs (5) Grippy
Grippy tries to escape but Macallan has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Grippy keeps trying to improve his position.
Macallan controlling from the back.#T4#
Macallan controlling well, preventing Grippy from escaping the position.
Macallan slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
I really don't envy Grippy right now.
Grippy breaks Macallan's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macallan (11) vs (7) Grippy#SUB#
Macallan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Grippy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Grippy trying to control the position from guard on top but Macallan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Macallan has his foot on Grippy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grippy works his way back into a safe position though.
Grippy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Macallan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grippy pushes down on Macallan's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T5#
Grippy wants to free his trapped foot but Macallan is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Macallan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Grippy is keen to just control but Macallan is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Macallan looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macallan is not content to let Grippy control the position.#SUB2#
Grippy is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Macallan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Grippy is trying to control. Macallan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T6##SUB2#
Grippy seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Macallan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Grippy seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Macallan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Grippy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Grippy is trying to work for a kimura but Macallan is defending well.
#SUB#
Macallan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grippy pulls his head out easily. #T7##SUB#
Macallan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Macallan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Macallan is staying active underneath Grippy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Macallan has a hand on Grippy's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Grippy takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Macallan (11) vs (10) Grippy
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Grippy has control of Macallan's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Macallan regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Macallan can't escape the position.
Grippy takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Macallan (11) vs (13) Grippy
Macallan can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Grippy patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T8#
Macallan looking very determined here, making life difficult for Grippy.
Macallan tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Macallan is looking to improve his position but Grippy isn't that keen on the idea.
Macallan is squirming around, avoiding Grippy's attempts to control the action.
Macallan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Grippy trying to mount his opponent but Macallan defends it. #SUB2#
Macallan is defending against the submission attempts here by Grippy.
#SUB#
Macallan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grippy pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Macallan actively working from the bottom here.#T9##SUB2#
Grippy seems to be looking for submissions.
Grippy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Macallan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Macallan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Grippy passes Macallan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Macallan is looking to improve his position.
Grippy is pressing down on Macallan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Macallan is holding on for now. #SUB#
Macallan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Macallan won't allow Grippy to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Grippy is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T10#
Grippy is looking to take a break and control but Macallan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Macallan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Macallan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grippy pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Macallan looking for submissions off his back.
Grippy is looking to advance position but Macallan won't allow it. #SUB2#
Grippy is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Macallan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T11#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Grippy passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Macallan (11) vs (16) Grippy
Grippy happy to just control the position for now.
Macallan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Grippy seems to be working for a kimura but Macallan defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Macallan looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Grippy is looking for a kimura here.
#T12##SUB#
Macallan actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Macallan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Macallan won't allow Grippy to pass to mount.
Macallan is in trouble now - Grippy has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Macallan (11) vs (19) Grippy
Macallan is desperately trying to improve his position but Grippy has a good base and remains in mount.
Macallan is controlling an arm, preventing Grippy from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T13#
Macallan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB2#
Grippy looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Grippy is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Macallan has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Macallan is trying to escape the mount.
Macallan is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Grippy is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Macallan has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Macallan tries to reverse the position but Grippy maintains control.#T14##SUB2#
Grippy working for a guillotine from mount but Macallan is in no mood to give up.
Macallan can't escape the position.
Grippy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Macallan is looking to escape.
Grippy wants to take his opponent's back but Macallan doesn't allow it.
Grippy tries to control but Macallan wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Grippy working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Macallan is trying desperately to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grippy wins on points by 19 to 11.
A very excited looking Nano Grippy 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. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -1-
Date: Mar 16, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Diminutive Jackson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Dram Macallan!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Macallan tries to clinch up#TD#
and Jackson counters with a takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jackson (4) vs (0) Macallan#SUB#
Jackson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Macallan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Macallan regains half guard.#SUB2#
Macallan looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Macallan is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Jackson is tapping! Great win for Macallan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dram Macallan!
During a confident post fight interview, Dram Macallan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
HYPE Midget Championship
Date: Mar 09, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Olaf Koks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Dram Macallan!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Koks throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Macallan was covering up waiting for the punch and Koks finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Koks (2) vs (0) Macallan
Koks trying to control but Macallan is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Macallan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Koks wants to control from the top but Macallan keeps moving.
Koks is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Macallan keeping moving, preventing Koks from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Macallan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Koks passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Macallan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Macallan looking for a kimura from the bottom but Koks passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Koks (5) vs (0) Macallan#T1#
Koks is looking to take a break and control but Macallan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Macallan is being controlled here.
Macallan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Koks passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Macallan! Score +2 for reaching mount: Koks (7) vs (0) Macallan
Macallan stops Koks from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Macallan is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Koks trying to control but Macallan is having none of it.
Macallan tries to reverse the position but Koks maintains control.#T2#
Koks manages to capitalize on a mistake by Macallan to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Koks (10) vs (0) Macallan
You can see the frustration on Macallan's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macallan keeps trying to improve his position.
Koks wants to control but Macallan is keeping busy.
Koks has the hooks in. Macallan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Koks sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Macallan taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Olaf Koks!
Olaf Koks is the new bantamweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Olaf Koks thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Midget Champions RD3
Date: Mar 02, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Jack Dredd! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Dram Macallan!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dredd shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and Macallan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Macallan. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dredd (0) vs (2) Macallan
Dredd looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dredd looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macallan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Dredd has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Macallan has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dredd (0) vs (5) Macallan
Dredd is trying to get back to half guard.
Dredd regains half guard.
Macallan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
Dredd gets full guard.
Macallan postures up.
Macallan controlling from the top position.
Dredd tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Dredd being controlled here, momentarily.
Let's hope that Macallan 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.#T4#
Dredd trying to control the position.
#T5#
Macallan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dredd trying to keep a closed guard but Macallan is proving a slippery customer.
Dredd is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T6#
Dredd can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Macallan controls the pace.
Dredd working a defensive guard here.
Macallan stopping the sweep attempt from Dredd.
Macallan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Macallan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T7##SUB#
Dredd has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Macallan is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Dredd. Score +3 for passing guard: Dredd (0) vs (8) Macallan
Dredd tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dredd (0) vs (10) Macallan
Macallan controlling his opponent.
Dredd is looking to improve his position but Macallan isn't that keen on the idea.
Macallan controlling his opponent. #T8#
Dredd wants to control but Macallan is having none of it.
Dredd is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dredd tries to hold on but Macallan pushes him away. #T9#
Macallan controlling the position easily from mount.
Dredd tries to reverse the position but Macallan maintains control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T10#
Macallan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dredd is wriggling around trying to escape.
Macallan controlling his opponent. #T11#
Macallan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Macallan prevents Dredd from getting the reversal.
Macallan controlling the position easily from mount. #T12#
Macallan moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Dredd (0) vs (13) Macallan
Dredd trying to control the hands but Macallan breaks the grip.
Macallan is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T13#
Dredd tries to roll but Macallan sticks to his back.
Macallan not allowing Dredd to control his hands.
Macallan slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T14#
Macallan not allowing Dredd to control his hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Macallan slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Macallan wins on points by 13 to 0.
Our winner, Dram Macallan, 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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Event:
Midget Champions RD2
Date: Feb 23, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Paul Crewe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Dram Macallan!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Crewe pushes Macallan up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Crewe successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Crewe working for a triangle but Macallan defends it easily.
Crewe keeping full guard, as Macallan tries to pass. #SUB#
Crewe is looking for a triangle but Macallan pushes his legs off easily.
Crewe controlling the position.
Macallan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Crewe working for a triangle but Macallan defends it easily.
#SUB#
Crewe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Macallan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Macallan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1##SUB#
Crewe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Macallan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Crewe looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Crewe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Macallan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Macallan postures up.
#T2#
Macallan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Crewe working for a triangle but Macallan defends it easily.
Crewe is trying to control the position but Macallan postures up. #SUB#
Crewe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Macallan defends it easily.
Crewe trying to control the position.
#T3#
Crewe looking for a sweep. Not yet Crewe, not yet. #SUB#
Crewe is looking for a triangle but Macallan pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Macallan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Macallan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Crewe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Macallan has managed to get both his arms back between Crewe's legs - danger averted.
Macallan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Crewe is trying to keep Macallan in close.
Crewe wants to sweep here but Macallan controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Crewe working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Macallan has passed into half guard!
Crewe wants to get back to full guard.
Crewe is working hard here to advance position.#T5#
Macallan stalling.
It looks like Macallan might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Crewe controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Crewe wants to get back to full guard.#T6#
Macallan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Crewe is looking to control Macallan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Crewe avoid being mounted?
Crewe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Crewe wants to control but Macallan is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T7#
Crewe wants to improve his position but Macallan is controlling well.
Crewe is trying is best to control the position here.
Crewe is looking to control Macallan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Crewe avoid being mounted?
Crewe tries to get to full guard but Macallan has control of the leg.
Crewe wants to get back to full guard but Macallan has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Crewe (0) vs (3) Macallan
Macallan working away.
Crewe is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T8#
Crewe regains half guard.
Crewe trying to hold on to Macallan's head to control him but Macallan postures up.
Crewe is looking for a sweep. Macallan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Macallan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Macallan prevents Crewe from improving his position.#SUB#
Crewe looking for submissions off his back.#T9#
Crewe is looking to control Macallan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Crewe avoid being mounted?
Macallan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Crewe is looking for a sweep. Macallan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T10#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crewe is trying to maintain the position but Macallan is very close to passing his half guard.#T11#
Macallan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Crewe manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Crewe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Macallan is aware though and is defending well.
Macallan is stalling in the full guard.
Macallan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T12##SUB#
Macallan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Macallan looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T13#
Crewe looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Macallan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Crewe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Macallan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Crewe controls Macallan momentarily but Macallan frees himself. #T14#
Crewe is really struggling to control Macallan but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Crewe throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Macallan escapes and throws Crewe's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Crewe (0) vs (6) Macallan
Macallan controlling from side mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crewe is looking to regain half guard here but Macallan keeps moving and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Macallan wins on points by 6 to 0.
A relieved looking Dram Macallan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Paul Crewe had this to say: 'My, you have lovely hair. You ever find any spiders in it?'. |
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Event:
Midget Champions RD1
Date: Feb 16, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Danger Dobbie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dram Macallan!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dobbie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Macallan is fending him off so far but Dobbie persists. Nope, Macallan circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Macallan drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dobbie (0) vs (2) Macallan#SUB#
Dobbie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Macallan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Macallan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Macallan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dobbie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Macallan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
It looks like Macallan might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Macallan is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Dobbie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Dobbie is looking for a triangle but Macallan pushes his legs off easily.
Macallan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Dobbie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Dobbie looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Macallan has picked Dobbie up and slammed him! Dobbie can't keep hold of the triangle and Macallan manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dobbie (0) vs (5) Macallan#T2#
Macallan taking a breather here.
Dobbie manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Macallan controlling the action here.
Macallan wants to pass to mount but Dobbie is defending the position.
Macallan passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dobbie (0) vs (8) Macallan
Dobbie is looking to improve his position but Macallan isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Macallan wants to control the pace but Dobbie is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Macallan with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB2#
Macallan has control of Dobbie's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Dobbie regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Dobbie looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Dobbie (0) vs (11) Macallan#SUB2#
Macallan is looking for the choke from the back position but Dobbie is controlling his hands well.
Macallan is trying to stick to Dobbie's back but Dobbie is turning into Macallan. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Macallan's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dobbie. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dobbie (2) vs (11) Macallan
Dobbie trying to control but Macallan is working from the bottom. #T4#
Macallan looking for a sweep. Not yet Macallan, not yet.
Dobbie trying to move into half guard but instead Macallan has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dobbie (2) vs (13) Macallan#SUB#
Dobbie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Macallan stays in close to Dobbie's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Dobbie has an active guard here but Macallan has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Macallan is trying to work for a kimura but Dobbie is defending well.
#SUB#
Dobbie looking for submissions off his back.#T5##SUB#
Dobbie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Macallan controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Macallan wants to work for an arm triangle but Dobbie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dobbie won't allow Macallan to pass to mount.
Macallan moves into full mount! Dobbie won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Dobbie (2) vs (16) Macallan
Dobbie working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Macallan has hold of Dobbie's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Dobbie manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T6#
Dobbie regains half guard.
Macallan wants to free his trapped foot but Dobbie is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Macallan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Dobbie actively working from the bottom here.
Macallan controlling the pace. #SUB#
Dobbie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Macallan seems to be looking for submissions.
#T7##SUB#
Dobbie looking for submissions off his back.
Dobbie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Macallan is controlling the pace.
Macallan is pressing down on Dobbie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dobbie is holding on for now.
Macallan sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Dobbie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T8##SUB#
Dobbie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Macallan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dobbie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Macallan is trying to work for a kimura but Dobbie is defending well.
Macallan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Dobbie actively working from the bottom here.
Macallan controlling the action here.#T9#
Dobbie is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Macallan in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Macallan is looking for a kimura but Dobbie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Macallan to get the leverage.
Dobbie tries to roll over but Macallan keeps him under control.#SUB#
Dobbie looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dobbie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Macallan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T10#
Macallan wants to control from the top but Dobbie keeps moving.
Macallan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dobbie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Dobbie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Dobbie throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Macallan escapes and throws Dobbie's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dobbie (2) vs (19) Macallan
Dobbie tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Macallan is trying to get an arm triangle but Dobbie is defending well.
Dobbie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dobbie (4) vs (19) Macallan#T11#
Macallan gets full guard.
Macallan has Dobbie pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Macallan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dobbie is aware though and is defending well.
Macallan has control of Dobbie's left arm, preventing Dobbie from doing any damage.
Macallan is trying to control the position but Dobbie postures up.
Dobbie trying to control but Macallan is working from the bottom.
Dobbie being controlled here momentarily.
Dobbie trying to control the position from guard on top but Macallan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Dobbie stopping the sweep attempt from Macallan.
Macallan can't keep his opponent in guard - Dobbie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Macallan is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dobbie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dobbie prevents Macallan from improving his position.#SUB#
Dobbie is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T13##SUB#
Dobbie seems to be looking for submissions.
Dobbie is looking to pass Macallan's guard but actually Macallan recovers to full guard.
Dobbie preventing the sweep.
Dobbie is fighting to break Macallan's control of his arms but Macallan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dobbie wants to control from the top but Macallan keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Macallan can do anything to dispel that myth.#T14##SUB2#
Macallan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dobbie is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Macallan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dobbie defends well.
Macallan working a defensive guard here.
Macallan has his hands on Dobbie's head, controlling the position.
Dobbie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Macallan is pulling down on Dobbie's head to control his posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Macallan wins on points by 19 to 4.
An out of breath Dram Macallan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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