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SSG 170 Manning vs Chai 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 9 losses; Freddy Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 9 losses; Alexander Maximus!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Steve Montenegro and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Maximus fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Barnes to the ground. Maximus is now in Barnes's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (0) vs (2) Maximus
Maximus looking to pass the guard.
Barnes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Maximus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Maximus preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Maximus puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus trying to pass the guard but Barnes defending well.
Well, if Maximus 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.
Maximus's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Barnes tries to roll over but Maximus keeps him under control.
Barnes looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Barnes won't allow Maximus to pass to mount.
Barnes tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Maximus has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (0) vs (5) Maximus
Barnes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Maximus is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Barnes! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (0) vs (8) Maximus
Maximus controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is looking to improve his position but Maximus isn't that keen on the idea.
Maximus is trying to take his opponent's back.
Maximus controlling from the full mount.
Barnes is trying desperately to improve position.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximus wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Maximus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Barnes can't escape the position.
Maximus controlling the position easily from mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is desperately trying to improve his position but Maximus has a good base and remains in mount.
Maximus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Barnes slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Barnes is pressing down on Maximus's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Barnes 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.
Barnes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Maximus controls the pace.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Barnes controlling the position.
Barnes being controlled here, momentarily.
Maximus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barnes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maximus has managed to get both his arms back between Barnes's legs - danger averted.
Maximus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maximus showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maximus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barnes 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.
Maximus controls from within his opponent's guard.
More stalling from Maximus.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Maximus preventing the sweep.
Maximus advances to half guard.
Maximus controlling the action here.
Maximus prevents Barnes from improving his position.
Maximus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
Maximus performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnes gets back to full guard.
Maximus sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Barnes's guard.
Maximus sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.
Maximus stalling.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Maximus has control of the leg.
Maximus controlling the action here.
Maximus is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (0) vs (11) Maximus
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Maximus controlling the pace for now.
Barnes is controlling an arm, preventing Maximus from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Barnes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Maximus controlling his opponent.
Let's hope that Maximus 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.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Maximus looking to control but Barnes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Maximus controlling from mount.
It looks like Maximus 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.
Barnes manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Maximus is controlling the pace.
Maximus tries to pass to full mount but Barnes defends it.
Barnes tries to roll over but Maximus keeps him under control.
Maximus works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (0) vs (14) Maximus
Maximus controlling his opponent.
Barnes is desperately trying to improve his position but Maximus has a good base and remains in mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Barnes prevents Maximus from taking his back.
Barnes can't escape the position.
Maximus controlling from mount.
Barnes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Maximus controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maximus is continuing to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus wins on points by 14 to 0.
Alexander Maximus very nearly forgot to thank Silverback Sweatshop amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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