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SSG 303 Johnson vs Macker PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Hudson Clarkson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 14 losses; Paul Gascoigne!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Columbo Gatti and Russell Pearce.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gascoigne has managed to clinch.
Gascoigne has hold of one of Clarkson's legs. Clarkson is fighting the takedown attempt but Gascoigne gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Clarkson (0) vs (2) Gascoigne
Gascoigne controlling from the top position.
Clarkson has control of Gascoigne's left arm, preventing Gascoigne from doing any damage.
Clarkson trying to control the position.
Clarkson looking for subs off his back but Gascoigne has passed one foot through into half guard.
Gascoigne controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarkson wants to get back to full guard.
Clarkson wants to get back to full guard but Gascoigne has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Clarkson (0) vs (5) Gascoigne
Clarkson sneaks back into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Clarkson trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gascoigne not doing much here.
Clarkson trying to hold on to Gascoigne's head to control him but Gascoigne postures up.
Gascoigne keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Clarkson is trying to maintain the position but Gascoigne is very close to passing his half guard.
Clarkson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gascoigne controlling the action here.
Clarkson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Clarkson is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gascoigne is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clarkson is trying to control but Gascoigne passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Clarkson (0) vs (8) Gascoigne
Gascoigne gets to mount! Clarkson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Clarkson (0) vs (10) Gascoigne
Clarkson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gascoigne controlling the action here.
Gascoigne is pressing down on Clarkson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Clarkson is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gascoigne is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Clarkson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Clarkson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Clarkson.
Clarkson is looking for a triangle here but Gascoigne uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Clarkson (0) vs (13) Gascoigne
Clarkson sneaks back into half guard.
Clarkson trying to hold on to Gascoigne's head to control him but Gascoigne postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Clarkson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Clarkson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gascoigne tries to pass the half guard into mount. Clarkson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Clarkson wants to get back to full guard.
Clarkson is looking to control Gascoigne's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Clarkson avoid being mounted?
Clarkson wants to get back to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gascoigne is looking to advance position but Clarkson won't allow it.
Clarkson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gascoigne's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gascoigne's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Clarkson (4) vs (13) Gascoigne
Gascoigne just trying to survive but Clarkson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Gascoigne tries to break free.
Gascoigne has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Gascoigne rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Gascoigne makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gascoigne.
Clarkson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gascoigne seems keen to control Clarkson's posture.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gascoigne wants to sweep here but Clarkson controlling him for the moment.
Gascoigne trying to control the position here.
Gascoigne keeping moving, preventing Clarkson from controlling successfully.
Clarkson has gone for a leg lock! Gascoigne slips out almost immediately though and dives into Clarkson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clarkson (4) vs (15) Gascoigne
Clarkson wants to control but Gascoigne passes easily into half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Clarkson with the active half guard here but Gascoigne passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Clarkson (4) vs (18) Gascoigne
Clarkson trying to remain calm as Gascoigne controls from the top position.
Clarkson tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Gascoigne easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Clarkson (4) vs (20) Gascoigne
Gascoigne 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 nine minutes gone in the round.
Clarkson is desperately trying to improve his position but Gascoigne has a good base and remains in mount.
Gascoigne controlling the position easily from mount.
It looks like Gascoigne 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.
Clarkson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Clarkson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gascoigne controlling from the full mount.
Gascoigne tries to control but Clarkson wriggling away.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gascoigne tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Let's hope that Gascoigne 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clarkson tries to lock up and control but Gascoigne gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gascoigne looking to control and managing it successfully.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Gascoigne.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Clarkson is looking to get to half guard.
Clarkson 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.
Clarkson is trying to control but can't.
Clarkson is looking to improve his position.
Clarkson wants to control but Gascoigne is keeping busy.
Gascoigne wants to free his trapped foot but Clarkson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gascoigne looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Clarkson wants to control but Gascoigne is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Clarkson tries to roll over but Gascoigne keeps him under control.
Gascoigne sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Clarkson is trying to get back to full guard.
Clarkson actively working from the bottom here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Clarkson trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Gascoigne manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Clarkson (4) vs (23) Gascoigne
Clarkson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Clarkson is working to get back to half guard.
Gascoigne controlling the position easily from mount.
Clarkson tries to lock up and control but Gascoigne gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gascoigne controlling from the full mount.
Clarkson regains half guard.
Gascoigne content to control rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clarkson actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gascoigne wins on points by 23 to 4.
An out of breath Paul Gascoigne 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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