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SSG 153 Hlervu vs Thumb 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 9 losses; Alexander Maximus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 14 losses; Dusty Rhodeo!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Maximus looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rhodeo! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Maximus (4) vs (0) Rhodeo
Maximus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rhodeo keeps working.
Maximus is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Rhodeo will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Maximus seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rhodeo for as long as he can get away with.
Rhodeo is trying to control Maximus's posture but Maximus avoids it.
A lull in the action here as Maximus stalls from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodeo is trying to improve his position.
Rhodeo keeping his opponent close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhodeo is looking to regain half guard here but Maximus keeps moving and retains side control.
Rhodeo keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximus slows the pace down.
Rhodeo wants to control but Maximus postures up.
Rhodeo tries to bench press Maximus off him but Maximus keeps the position.
Rhodeo struggling a bit here.
Rhodeo prevents Maximus from improving position.
Rhodeo tries to buck Maximus off but Maximus is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhodeo is trying to control Maximus's posture but Maximus avoids it.
A lull in the action here as Maximus stalls from top position.
Rhodeo tries to buck Maximus off but Maximus is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Rhodeo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Maximus is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Rhodeo's shoulder. That is not cool.
Maximus tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Rhodeo tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximus working away.
Rhodeo is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Maximus is staying active.
Maximus is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Rhodeo's shoulder. That is not cool.
Rhodeo wants to control but Maximus postures up.
Rhodeo is not content to let Maximus control the position.
Maximus content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Rhodeo stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Maximus continues to stall.
Rhodeo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Maximus off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Maximus (4) vs (4) Rhodeo
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximus preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Rhodeo.
Maximus wants to escape the position.
A lull in the action here.
Maximus rolls, trying to escape but Rhodeo keeps control of the position.
A lull in the action here.
Rhodeo is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Maximus has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Rhodeo struggling to keep hold of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Rhodeo keeps control of the position as Maximus tries to break free.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rhodeo trying to control momentarily.
Maximus trying to control the hands but Rhodeo won't let him.
Rhodeo trying to control momentarily.
Rhodeo has the hooks in. Maximus is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Rhodeo not allowing Maximus to control his hands.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Maximus rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Maximus trying to control but Rhodeo postures up.
Rhodeo is keen to just control but Maximus is a slippery customer.
Rhodeo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Maximus! Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (4) vs (7) Rhodeo
Maximus really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Maximus tries to hold on but Rhodeo postures up.
Maximus 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: Maximus (6) vs (7) Rhodeo
Rhodeo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Maximus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Maximus trying to control but Rhodeo is working from the bottom.
Maximus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Maximus wants to control from the top but Rhodeo keeps moving.
Rhodeo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maximus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maximus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Maximus's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Maximus advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (9) vs (7) Rhodeo
Rhodeo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rhodeo can't do much from the bottom here.
Rhodeo is being controlled here.
Maximus is looking to take a break and control but Rhodeo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rhodeo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Maximus's best efforts.
Rhodeo is trying to get back to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rhodeo wants to get back to full guard but Maximus has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (12) vs (7) Rhodeo
Rhodeo tries to buck Maximus off but Maximus is having none of it.
Maximus moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Rhodeo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rhodeo can't do much from the bottom here.
Maximus is looking to take a break and control but Rhodeo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maximus tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Maximus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rhodeo keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rhodeo struggling a bit here.
Maximus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rhodeo keeps working.
Rhodeo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Rhodeo won't allow Maximus to pass to mount.
Maximus is controlling the pace.
Maximus trying to control from half guard but Rhodeo is working away.
Maximus frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (15) vs (7) Rhodeo
Maximus wants to take his opponent's back but Rhodeo doesn't allow it.
Maximus looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Rhodeo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Maximus content just to control the position here.
Rhodeo can't escape the position.
Maximus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rhodeo is looking to escape.
Rhodeo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Rhodeo wants to hold on but Maximus pushes him away.
Rhodeo is trying desperately to improve position.
Maximus controlling the pace for now.
Maximus wants to control the pace but Rhodeo is squirming around nicely.
Rhodeo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Maximus content just to control the position here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Rhodeo 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: Maximus (15) vs (9) Rhodeo
Rhodeo trying to control the position from guard on top but Maximus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maximus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maximus pulls Rhodeo in close to prevent any damage.
Maximus looking for a sweep. Not yet Maximus, not yet.
Rhodeo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maximus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rhodeo trying to control the position from guard on top but Maximus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rhodeo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rhodeo postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus takes the fight on points by 15 to 9.
After winning the bout, Alexander Maximus thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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