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SSG 106 Hlervu vs Shart 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 9 wins and 4 losses; Alexander Maximus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Freddy Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
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) Barnes
Maximus won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Maximus looking to pass the guard.
Maximus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
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 trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus 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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Maximus wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Maximus trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maximus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Maximus sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Barnes's guard.
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.
Barnes trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximus trying to mount his opponent but Barnes defends it.
Barnes tries to roll over but Maximus keeps him under control.
Barnes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Maximus engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Maximus pushes down on Barnes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnes manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
Barnes looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Maximus passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (5) vs (0) Barnes
Barnes tries to buck Maximus off but Maximus is having none of it.
Barnes manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (5) vs (2) Barnes
Maximus trying to control here.
Barnes seems to be working for a kimura but Maximus defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes tries to pass to full mount but Maximus defends it.
Barnes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Maximus trying to control but Barnes postures up.
Maximus gets full guard.
Maximus keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Barnes postures up.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maximus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maximus is trying to keep Barnes in close.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Maximus keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Maximus is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Maximus has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (7) vs (2) Barnes
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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Maximus advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (10) vs (2) Barnes
Barnes is looking to regain half guard here but Maximus keeps moving and retains side control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Maximus controls the position.
Barnes is trying to improve his position.
Barnes prevents Maximus from moving into mount.
Maximus is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Barnes has escaped the position, nice work there.
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.
Barnes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maximus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Maximus tries to advance to mount but Barnes denies him.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Barnes manages to get back to half guard.
Barnes is controlling Maximus's trapped leg to prevent Maximus from advancing to side control.
Maximus wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy.
Barnes tries to roll over but Maximus keeps him under control.
Barnes trying to control but Maximus postures up.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Maximus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnes keeps trying to improve his position.
Maximus with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Maximus 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.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Maximus seems content to control.
Maximus wants to pass the guard but Barnes is defending well.
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: Maximus (13) vs (2) Barnes
Barnes is squirming around, avoiding Maximus's attempts to control the action.
Barnes is looking to improve his position but Maximus isn't that keen on the idea.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Maximus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Barnes is trying to escape the mount.
Maximus controlling the position easily from mount.
Barnes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barnes prevents Maximus from taking his back.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Barnes can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maximus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Maximus is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Barnes is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Barnes is desperately trying to improve his position but Maximus has a good base and remains in mount.
Maximus pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Barnes is desperately trying to improve his position but Maximus has a good base and remains in mount.
Barnes regains half guard.
Maximus trying to control the pace.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Barnes wants to improve his position but Maximus is controlling 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.
Barnes is trying to control but can't.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Barnes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Maximus trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
Maximus stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
Maximus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Barnes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maximus manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (13) vs (4) Barnes
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Maximus keeps moving.
Maximus 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.
Barnes 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!
Maximus is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus takes the fight on points by 13 to 4.
Alexander Maximus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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