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SSG 135 Bandini vs Gambini 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 14 wins and 7 losses; Alexander Maximus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Fedor Vovchanchyn!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, David Schapiro and Lou da Vinci.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Vovchanchyn rushes Maximus and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vovchanchyn has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Maximus after a bit of a struggle.
Vovchanchyn is looking for a takedown.
Maximus goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vovchanchyn prevents it.
Maximus changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vovchanchyn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vovchanchyn closes the distance and clinches.
Maximus drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vovchanchyn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Maximus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maximus drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maximus has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vovchanchyn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus is pressed up against the cage. Vovchanchyn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Maximus down to the mat. Maximus avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Maximus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vovchanchyn as he jumps to the side.
Vovchanchyn wants to counter with a clinch but Maximus pushes him away.
Vovchanchyn moves into the clinch.
Vovchanchyn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Maximus prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vovchanchyn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Maximus prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vovchanchyn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Maximus fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vovchanchyn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vovchanchyn wants a takedown but no success here.
Maximus is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vovchanchyn goes for a takedown attempt but Maximus pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vovchanchyn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Maximus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vovchanchyn instigates a clinch.
Vovchanchyn is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vovchanchyn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Maximus prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn is looking to take this one to the mat.
Maximus has Vovchanchyn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vovchanchyn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Maximus gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Vovchanchyn regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Maximus (2) vs (0) Vovchanchyn
Maximus looking to pass the guard.
Maximus's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Maximus won't allow Vovchanchyn to sweep him here.
Maximus showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Maximus passes Vovchanchyn's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximus controlling the pace.
Maximus is trying to control. Vovchanchyn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vovchanchyn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vovchanchyn wants to control but Maximus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn is looking for a sweep. Maximus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vovchanchyn trying to hold on to Maximus's head to control him but Maximus postures up.
Vovchanchyn felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
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 works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (5) vs (0) Vovchanchyn
Vovchanchyn is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Maximus looking to control and managing it successfully.
Maximus works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Maximus (8) vs (0) Vovchanchyn
Vovchanchyn trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Vovchanchyn staying busy and making it hard for Maximus to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maximus keeps control of the position as Vovchanchyn tries to break free.
Vovchanchyn trying to control the action but Maximus just sinks the hooks in.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Maximus seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Vovchanchyn for as long as he can get away with.
Vovchanchyn trying to control the action but Maximus just sinks the hooks in.
Vovchanchyn staying busy and making it hard for Maximus to control.
Maximus just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Maximus trying to control.
Vovchanchyn is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Maximus off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Maximus just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
I really don't envy Vovchanchyn right now.
Maximus keeps control of the position easily here as Vovchanchyn tries to buck him off.
Will Maximus go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Maximus looking for the RNC.
Maximus is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Vovchanchyn is defending well though. Maximus let's go of the attempt for now.
Vovchanchyn rolls, trying to escape but Maximus keeps control of the position.
Vovchanchyn trying to control the hands but Maximus won't let him.
Maximus tries to keep control of the position but Vovchanchyn is staying busy.
Maximus is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn wants to escape the position.
Vovchanchyn looking very determined here, making life difficult for Maximus.
Maximus trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Vovchanchyn doesn't escape.
Maximus not allowing Vovchanchyn to control his hands.
Maximus controlling the position well here. Vovchanchyn rolled but Maximus kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Maximus gets his hands free as Vovchanchyn looks to control.
What can Vovchanchyn do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Vovchanchyn is keeping busy.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Maximus is trying to stick to Vovchanchyn's back but Vovchanchyn is turning into Maximus. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Maximus's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Vovchanchyn. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (8) vs (2) Vovchanchyn
Vovchanchyn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Maximus is trying to keep Vovchanchyn in close.
Vovchanchyn trying to control but Maximus is working from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn drops back looking for a leg! Maximus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Maximus manages to kick Vovchanchyn off! Vovchanchyn jumps back into Maximus's guard.
Maximus can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vovchanchyn controls the pace.
Maximus looking for a sweep. Not yet Maximus, not yet.
Vovchanchyn stays in close to Maximus's body and controls the position.
Maximus keeping moving, preventing Vovchanchyn from controlling successfully.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Maximus seems keen to control Vovchanchyn's posture.
Vovchanchyn trying to control but Maximus is working from the bottom.
Maximus wants to sweep here but Vovchanchyn controlling him for the moment.
Maximus has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Vovchanchyn doesn't defend quickly enough and Maximus has managed to lock this one up! Can Vovchanchyn escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Maximus on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alexander Maximus!
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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