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TWG 38 (205lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Malcolm King!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ibrahim tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but King swivels and escapes.#CL2#
King clinches up with Ibrahim and pushes him back against the cage.
Ibrahim has King pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. King manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ibrahim is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but King is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ahmad Ibrahim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ibrahim is trying to drag King to the mat but King just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
King stops a takedown attempt from Ibrahim.
King prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ibrahim is trying to work for a single leg takedown but King pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
King gets control of Ibrahim's arms and successfully pulls guard. King will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
King had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ibrahim defends it easily.#SUB2#
King is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibrahim trying to control but King is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
King working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ibrahim doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ibrahim manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ibrahim passes into half guard.
King wants to improve his position but Ibrahim is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. King manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
King isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ibrahim stacks King on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ibrahim! Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (3) vs (0) King
King tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ibrahim wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Ibrahim trying to control the position but King is working away.
King is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
King manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ibrahim's best efforts.
King gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ibrahim trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
King looking for a sweep. Not yet King, not yet. #SUB#
Ibrahim thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
King is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3##SUB2#
King isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ibrahim stacks King on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ibrahim! Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (6) vs (0) King
King tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ibrahim wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
King is still trying to improve position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
King manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ibrahim's best efforts.
King is refusing to be controlled, as Ibrahim sits in half guard. #SUB#
Ibrahim seems to be looking for submissions.
King is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
King moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ibrahim knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for King on the ground.#SUB2#
Ibrahim got a little sloppy there for a moment and King has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ibrahim has managed to get both his arms back between King's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ibrahim stopping the sweep attempt from King.#SUB2#
King is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ibrahim is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
King has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Ibrahim should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, King has tightened it up now! Ibrahim should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Malcolm King!
A victorious Malcolm King thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Zachary Benjamins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gotan Wasselach!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Benjamins shoots in for a double leg but Wasselach sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Wasselach clinches with his opponent.
We've been informed that Wasselach has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Wasselach is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Benjamins is defending well.
Benjamins drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wasselach gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Benjamins is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wasselach is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zachary Benjamins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wasselach goes for a takedown in the clinch but Benjamins prevents it.
Wasselach tries for a takedown. No joy.
Benjamins gets underhooks to prevent Wasselach's takedown attempt.
Benjamins prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wasselach is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Benjamins gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasselach goes for a takedown in the clinch but Benjamins prevents it.
Wasselach goes for a takedown in the clinch but Benjamins prevents it.
Wasselach is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Benjamins gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T1#
Benjamins goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wasselach prevents it.
Wasselach looking for a takedown.
Wasselach is pressed up against the cage. Benjamins has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wasselach down to the mat. Wasselach avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wasselach stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Benjamins has closed the distance and engaged Wasselach in a clinch.
Benjamins tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wasselach is trying to drag Benjamins to the mat but Benjamins just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Wasselach is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Benjamins can't fight it off and eventually Wasselach manages to take the fight to the floor. Benjamins looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Benjamins (0) vs (2) Wasselach#SUB2#
Wasselach drops back, looking for a kneebar! Benjamins looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Benjamins looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Benjamins! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Benjamins (4) vs (2) Wasselach
Who's going to make the next move?#T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wasselach is trying to work for a sweep but Benjamins has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Benjamins (6) vs (2) Wasselach
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benjamins avoids the attempt from Wasselach to control.
Benjamins moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Benjamins (9) vs (2) Wasselach#SUB#
Benjamins is looking for the choke from the back position but Wasselach is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Benjamins is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Wasselach knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Wasselach for a finish.
Benjamins seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Benjamins doesn't have the hooks in and Wasselach manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benjamins (9) vs (4) Wasselach
Wasselach is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Benjamins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Benjamins wants to hit a sweep here but Wasselach passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Benjamins there! Score +3 for passing guard: Benjamins (9) vs (7) Wasselach
Benjamins can't escape the position.
Wasselach tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Benjamins is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4##SUB2#
Wasselach looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Benjamins tries to reverse the position but Wasselach maintains control.#SUB2#
Wasselach working for a guillotine from mount but Benjamins is in no mood to give up. #SUB2#
Wasselach is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Benjamins has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Wasselach avoids the attempt from Benjamins to control.#T5##SUB2#
Wasselach looking to secure an arm triangle but Benjamins defends it well. #SUB2#
Wasselach jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Benjamins is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Benjamins and Wasselach has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Benjamins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Benjamins is not content to let Wasselach control the position. #SUB2#
Wasselach tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T6#
Wasselach is looking to take a break and control but Benjamins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Benjamins manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wasselach's best efforts.
Benjamins trying to hold on to Wasselach's head to control him but Wasselach postures up.
Wasselach with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Wasselach is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wasselach controlling the pace. #T7#
Benjamins is trying to maintain the position but Wasselach is very close to passing his half guard.
Wasselach prevents Benjamins from improving his position.#SUB2#
Wasselach is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Benjamins is just riding it out for now. Wasselach eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Wasselach seems to be working for a kimura but Benjamins defends the submission attempt.#T8#
Benjamins trying to hold on to Wasselach's head to control him but Wasselach postures up.
Benjamins tries to roll over but Wasselach keeps him under control.
Wasselach trying to pass the guard but Benjamins defending well.
Benjamins trying to control from the bottom.
Wasselach controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Wasselach is working for a kimura but Benjamins is defending it quite comfortably.
#T9#
Benjamins wants to improve his position but Wasselach is controlling well.
Benjamins makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Benjamins.
Wasselach won't allow Benjamins to sweep him here.
Benjamins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wasselach manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benjamins (11) vs (7) Wasselach
Wasselach 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: Benjamins (11) vs (9) Wasselach
Wasselach trying to mount his opponent but Benjamins defends it.
Benjamins wants to control but Wasselach is keeping busy.
#T10#
Wasselach controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Wasselach is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Wasselach is working for a kimura but Benjamins is defending it quite comfortably.
Benjamins is looking to control Wasselach's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Benjamins avoid being mounted?#T11##SUB2#
Wasselach is looking for a kimura but Benjamins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wasselach to get the leverage.
Wasselach is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Wasselach is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Benjamins defends it well.
Wasselach trying to pass the guard but Benjamins defending well.
Benjamins is trying to get back to full guard.
Wasselach is looking to advance position but Benjamins won't allow it. #T12#
Benjamins is trying to control but can't.
Benjamins wants to improve his position but Wasselach is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Wasselach is looking for a kimura but Benjamins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wasselach to get the leverage.
Wasselach trying to pass the guard but Benjamins defending well.
Benjamins tries to get to full guard but Wasselach has control of the leg.
Wasselach wants to pass the guard but Benjamins is defending well.
Benjamins trying to hold on to Wasselach's head to control him but Wasselach postures up.
#T13#
Wasselach is taking a breather. Benjamins says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Wasselach is pressing down on Benjamins's thigh, looking to free his foot. Benjamins is holding on for now.
Benjamins tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Wasselach has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Benjamins (11) vs (12) Wasselach
Wasselach takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Benjamins manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T14#
Wasselach is pressing down on Benjamins's thigh, looking to free his foot. Benjamins is holding on for now.
Wasselach prevents Benjamins from improving his position.
Wasselach stalling. #SUB2#
Wasselach is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Benjamins is just riding it out for now. Wasselach eventually gives up the hold.
Wasselach seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wasselach wins on points by 12 to 11.
Our winner, Gotan Wasselach, 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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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; David Hanson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Khuchtei Bokhchuud!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Bokhchuud gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Bokhchuud lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hanson (0) vs (2) Bokhchuud#SUB#
Hanson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Hanson looking for submissions off his back.
Bokhchuud prevents Hanson from improving his position.#SUB2#
Bokhchuud 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#
Hanson actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanson wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Hanson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bokhchuud must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Hanson is looking for a triangle but Bokhchuud pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Bokhchuud got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hanson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bokhchuud has managed to get both his arms back between Hanson's legs - danger averted.
Hanson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hanson looking for a sweep. Not yet Hanson, not yet.
Bokhchuud advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hanson (0) vs (5) Bokhchuud
Hanson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bokhchuud's best efforts.
Bokhchuud is pressing down on Hanson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hanson is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Bokhchuud is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Hanson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Bokhchuud 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.
#T2#
Bokhchuud tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hanson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hanson moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Hanson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bokhchuud tries to free his leg and advance position but Hanson is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Hanson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bokhchuud defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bokhchuud looking to pass the guard. #T3##SUB#
Hanson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bokhchuud forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Bokhchuud is looking for a kimura but Hanson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bokhchuud to get the leverage. #SUB#
Hanson actively working from the bottom here.
Bokhchuud wants to free his trapped foot but Hanson is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Hanson looking for subs from the bottom but Bokhchuud mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hanson (0) vs (8) Bokhchuud
Hanson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bokhchuud wants to pass to mount but Hanson is defending the position. #T4##SUB2#
Bokhchuud is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hanson sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Hanson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hanson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Bokhchuud avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Bokhchuud drops back looking for a leg! Hanson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hanson manages to kick Bokhchuud off! Bokhchuud jumps back into Hanson's guard.
Bokhchuud passes Hanson's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T5#
Hanson tries to roll over but Bokhchuud keeps him under control.#SUB#
Hanson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Bokhchuud is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hanson defends it well. #SUB#
Hanson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bokhchuud pulls his head out easily.
Bokhchuud is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hanson (0) vs (11) Bokhchuud
Hanson is working to get back to half guard.
#T6##SUB2#
Bokhchuud is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hanson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hanson shrugs it off.
Hanson is looking to improve his position but Bokhchuud isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Bokhchuud with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB2#
Bokhchuud working for a guillotine from mount but Hanson is in no mood to give up. #SUB2#
Bokhchuud looking for a guillotine from mount but Hanson is having none of it.
Hanson gets back to half guard.
Bokhchuud prevents Hanson from improving his position.#T7##SUB#
Hanson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bokhchuud pulls his head out easily.
Hanson wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Bokhchuud wants to work for an arm triangle but Hanson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hanson manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Hanson working for submissions but it's allowed Bokhchuud to get to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hanson manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Hanson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bokhchuud doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Hanson is tightening it up a little... Bokhchuud has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Bokhchuud reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Bokhchuud taps out! Nice BJJ there by Hanson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). David Hanson!
The defeated Khuchtei Bokhchuud had this to say: 'Сайн байна "Sain baina"-Translation well Shit!'. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Alexander Maximus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Cyrus Ozymandias!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Maximus shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Maximus (2) vs (0) Ozymandias
Ozymandias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maximus is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maximus looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Maximus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maximus passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (5) vs (0) Ozymandias
Ozymandias is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ozymandias regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozymandias is controlling Maximus's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Maximus trying to control the action but Ozymandias is working from the bottom. #T1#
Ozymandias keeping hold of Maximus's head, controlling as best he can.
Maximus content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ozymandias is looking for a sweep. Maximus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maximus trying to control from half guard but Ozymandias is working away.
Maximus stalling.
Maximus has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Ozymandias has his hands clasped together around Maximus's back. He's all about the action.
Maximus is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ozymandias! Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (8) vs (0) Ozymandias
Ozymandias tries to lock up and control but Maximus gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ozymandias is trying to escape the mount.
Ozymandias wants to control but Maximus is having none of it.
Ozymandias is squirming around, avoiding Maximus's attempts to control the action.
Ozymandias manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Maximus uses his free foot to push down on Ozymandias's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ozymandias. Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (11) vs (0) Ozymandias#T3#
Ozymandias tries to hold on but Maximus pushes him away.
Maximus looking to control but Ozymandias is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Maximus controlling the pace for now.
Ozymandias wants to hold on but Maximus pushes him away.
Ozymandias 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 (11) vs (2) Ozymandias
Ozymandias tries to free his leg and advance position but Maximus is retaining full guard.
Ozymandias 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.
Maximus trying to keep a closed guard but Ozymandias is proving a slippery customer.
Ozymandias tries to free his leg and advance position but Maximus is retaining full guard. #T4#
Ozymandias is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Maximus keeping full guard, as Ozymandias tries to pass.
Ozymandias slips nicely into half guard.
Ozymandias is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximus wants to improve his position but Ozymandias is controlling well.
Maximus is trying to control but can't.
Maximus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
Ozymandias looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ozymandias in particular looking to stall.
My spies in Silverback MMA inform me that Ozymandias has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ozymandias trying to pass the guard but Maximus defending well.
Ozymandias not doing much here.
Maximus trying to control from the bottom.
Well, if Ozymandias 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 trying to control from the bottom.
#T6#
Maximus wants to get back to full guard.
Ozymandias 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 (11) vs (5) Ozymandias
Ozymandias pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Ozymandias prevents Maximus from getting the reversal.
Maximus stops Ozymandias from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Ozymandias controlling the pace for now.
Let's hope that Ozymandias 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.
Ozymandias with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Ozymandias content just to control the position here. #T7#
Maximus wants to control but Ozymandias is having none of it.
Maximus really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Maximus regains half guard.
Ozymandias not doing much here.
Ozymandias's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Maximus tries to roll over but Ozymandias keeps him under control.
Ozymandias is taking a breather. Maximus says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T8#
Ozymandias prevents Maximus from improving his position.
Ozymandias controlling the action here.
Ozymandias prevents Maximus from improving his position.
Ozymandias is looking to advance position but Maximus won't allow it.
Maximus trying to control here.
Ozymandias wants to pass to mount but Maximus is defending the position. #T9#
Maximus is looking to control Ozymandias's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Maximus avoid being mounted?
Maximus preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Still in half guard, Ozymandias seems content to control.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Ozymandias.
Ozymandias trying to pass the guard but Maximus defending well.
Maximus tries to roll over but Ozymandias keeps him under control.
Maximus is working hard here to advance position.
Ozymandias sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T10#
Maximus holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Maximus wants to control but Ozymandias is keeping busy.
Still in half guard, Ozymandias seems content to control.
Maximus trying to control from the bottom.
Ozymandias working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Maximus's thigh. Maximus counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Maximus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ozymandias slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ozymandias stopping the sweep attempt from Maximus.
Ozymandias looking to pass the guard. #T11#
Maximus trying to control the position here.
Maximus working a defensive guard here.
Ozymandias is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Maximus working a defensive guard here.
Ozymandias controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Maximus lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (13) vs (5) Ozymandias
Maximus trying to control the position from guard on top but Ozymandias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Ozymandias seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Maximus wants to pass the guard but Ozymandias is keeping the position.
Ozymandias has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Maximus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ozymandias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maximus won't allow Ozymandias to sweep him here.
Maximus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T13#
Ozymandias controlling the position.
Yet more stalling tactics from Ozymandias.
Maximus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ozymandias seems keen to control Maximus's posture.
Ozymandias 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 engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Maximus.#T14#
Ozymandias lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (13) vs (7) Ozymandias
Maximus is trying to control the position but Ozymandias postures up.
Ozymandias content to stall in guard here.
Maximus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ozymandias tries to free his leg and advance position but Maximus is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maximus wants to sweep here but Ozymandias controlling him for the moment.
Ozymandias pushing down on Maximus's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ozymandias is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus takes the fight on points by 13 to 7.
Alexander Maximus thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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