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SSG 139 Hlervu vs Maximus 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 9 losses; Tendren Hlervu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 7 losses; Alexander Maximus!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hlervu drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hlervu (2) vs (0) Maximus
Maximus keeping full guard, as Hlervu tries to pass.
Maximus managing to control the position.
Maximus looking for a sweep. Not yet Maximus, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus pulls Hlervu in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hlervu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus seems keen to control Hlervu's posture.
Hlervu controlling from the top position.
Maximus pulls Hlervu in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximus has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hlervu has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (5) vs (0) Maximus
Maximus tries to buck Hlervu off but Hlervu is having none of it.
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 is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hlervu's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Maximus is looking to improve his position.
Hlervu is trying to work for a kimura but Maximus is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (8) vs (0) Maximus
Maximus wants to hold on but Hlervu pushes him away.
Maximus is looking to get to half guard.
Maximus tries to hold on but Hlervu postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Maximus is looking to get to half guard.
Maximus tries to hold on but Hlervu pushes him away.
Maximus is desperately trying to improve his position but Hlervu has a good base and remains in mount.
Maximus regains half guard.
Maximus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hlervu is working away from the top position though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Maximus won't allow Hlervu to pass to mount.
Maximus keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hlervu is trying to control. Maximus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Maximus is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Hlervu has latched onto it... Big trouble! Hlervu pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Maximus is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Hlervu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tendren Hlervu!
Our winner, Tendren Hlervu, 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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