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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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 5 losses; Billy Grandall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 11 losses; Zachary Benjamins!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Reed Andrews and Anthony Taglia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Benjamins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Grandall has picked Benjamins up - he's going for a ride! Grandall dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grandall (2) vs (0) Benjamins
Grandall definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Grandall controlling the pace.
Grandall tries to pass to full mount but Benjamins defends it.
Benjamins is trying to get back to full guard.
Grandall wants to pass to mount but Benjamins is defending the position.
Grandall is looking to take a break and control but Benjamins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Benjamins is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Grandall's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Grandall's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Grandall (2) vs (4) Benjamins
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benjamins has the hooks in. Grandall is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Benjamins's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Benjamins looking for the choke from the back.
Grandall tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grandall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Grandall regains half guard.
Grandall wants to improve his position but Benjamins is controlling well.
Benjamins moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Grandall (2) vs (7) Benjamins
Grandall manages to work his way to half guard, despite Benjamins's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grandall is defending against the submission attempts here by Benjamins.
Grandall wants to control but Benjamins is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Grandall slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Grandall pulls Benjamins in close to his closed guard and prevents Benjamins from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grandall 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: Grandall (4) vs (7) Benjamins
Grandall has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Grandall (7) vs (7) Benjamins
Grandall is trying to take his opponent's back.
Grandall prevents Benjamins from getting the reversal.
Benjamins is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Grandall wants to take Benjamins's back but he can't do it this time.
Benjamins wants to hold on but Grandall pushes him away.
Grandall is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Benjamins is surviving well by controlling Grandall's body position as best he can.
Grandall with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grandall controlling from mount.
Grandall working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Grandall moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Grandall (10) vs (7) Benjamins
Benjamins rolls, trying to escape but Grandall keeps control of the position.
Grandall has good solid back control here.
Benjamins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grandall. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Benjamins preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Grandall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grandall has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Benjamins is in real trouble here. Grandall gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Benjamins is tapping out! Grandall wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Billy Grandall!
Billy Grandall seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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