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SSG 250 Makarov 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 21 losses; Henri Laulhere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Robert Melia!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Bruno Lombardi and Dean Styles.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Laulhere shoots in and bounces Melia off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laulhere (2) vs (0) Melia
Melia has his foot on Laulhere's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Laulhere works his way back into a safe position though.
Laulhere preventing the sweep.
Laulhere engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melia looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laulhere slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laulhere looking to pass the guard.
Melia is trying to control the position but Laulhere postures up.
Laulhere got a little sloppy there for a moment and Melia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Laulhere has managed to get both his arms back between Melia's legs - danger averted.
Laulhere is stalling in the full guard.
Laulhere won't allow Melia to sweep him here.
Melia controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laulhere stays in close to Melia's body and controls the position.
Melia looking to control.
Laulhere 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.
Laulhere postures up.
Laulhere won't allow Melia to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laulhere is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Laulhere wants to control from the top but Melia keeps moving.
Melia is trying to keep Laulhere in close.
Laulhere trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laulhere not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Melia is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laulhere (2) vs (2) Melia
Melia is stalling in the full guard.
Laulhere is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Melia wants to control from the top but Laulhere keeps moving.
Laulhere working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Melia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Melia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Melia trying to control the position from guard on top but Laulhere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Melia wants to pass the guard but Laulhere is keeping the position.
Laulhere working a defensive guard here.
Laulhere keeping full guard, as Melia tries to pass.
Laulhere pulls Melia in close to prevent any damage.
Melia is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Laulhere is looking for a triangle but Melia pushes his legs off easily.
Laulhere keeping moving, preventing Melia from controlling successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Melia stands and throws Laulhere's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Laulhere (2) vs (5) Melia
Laulhere is looking to regain half guard here but Melia keeps moving and retains side control.
Melia thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Laulhere's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Laulhere is looking for a sweep.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Laulhere's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Melia wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Laulhere, who protects the arm well.
Laulhere tries to improve position but can't.
Melia tries to advance to mount but Laulhere denies him.
Melia tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Melia has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Melia is staying tight to Laulhere's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Laulhere tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Melia wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Laulhere is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Funky Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Melia wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Laulhere, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Laulhere's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Melia thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Laulhere is trying to get back to half guard.
Melia goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Laulhere has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Melia but great work by Laulhere. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Laulhere (6) vs (5) Melia
Melia is trying to improve his position.
Laulhere wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Melia, who protects the arm well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Laulhere wants to lay and pray for a moment but Melia keeps working.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Laulhere wants to control but Melia is keeping him busy.
Melia is looking for a sweep.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Melia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Laulhere looking to control but instead Melia has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Melia is trying to get back to full guard.
Laulhere content to control rather than advance.
Laulhere moves into full mount! Melia won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Laulhere (9) vs (5) Melia
Laulhere wants to take his opponent's back but Melia doesn't allow it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Laulhere sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Laulhere can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Melia is looking to escape.
Laulhere sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Laulhere wants to control the pace but Melia is squirming around nicely.
Laulhere is really struggling to control Melia but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Melia reaches up to try and control the position but Laulhere seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Melia rolls and tries to escape and now Laulhere has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Laulhere (12) vs (5) Melia
Laulhere tightening his grip on Melia, looking for the choke.
Laulhere is riding his opponent, not letting Melia buck him off.
Laulhere seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Melia for as long as he can get away with.
Melia trying to control the hands but Laulhere breaks the grip.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Laulhere controlling from the back.
Melia can't escape the position.
Melia turns into Laulhere and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laulhere (12) vs (7) Melia
Melia tries to free his leg and advance position but Laulhere is retaining full guard.
Laulhere working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Melia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Melia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Laulhere controlling Melia's posture.
Laulhere tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Melia stays in close to Laulhere's body and controls the position.
Melia trying to control but Laulhere is working from the bottom.
Laulhere looking to hit a scissor sweep but Melia is one step ahead there.
Laulhere is working hard here to advance position.
Laulhere keeping moving, preventing Melia from controlling successfully.
Melia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laulhere is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laulhere 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: Laulhere (14) vs (7) Melia
And that's the end of the fight!
Laulhere takes the fight on points by 14 to 7. |
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