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TWGC 41 (265lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Antonio Maximus Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Harry Nile!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nile gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nile manages to pull guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Maximus Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nile swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nile wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nile looking to control.
Maximus Jr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Maximus Jr 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.
Maximus Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Nile is retaining full guard.
Nile is trying to keep Maximus Jr in close.
Nile has Maximus Jr pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximus Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Nile is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nile is trying to keep Maximus Jr in close.
Nile wants to sweep but no luck.
Nile bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Maximus Jr's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus Jr (0) vs (2) Nile
Nile looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Maximus Jr has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nile stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maximus Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maximus Jr wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nile trying to control the position from guard on top but Maximus Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximus Jr is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Nile trying to control but Maximus Jr is working from the bottom.
Maximus Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nile trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maximus Jr has Nile pulled in close to control his posture.
Nile tries to free his leg and advance position but Maximus Jr is retaining full guard.
Nile trying to control the position from guard on top but Maximus Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nile showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximus Jr has control of Nile's left arm, preventing Nile from doing any damage.
Maximus Jr has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Nile has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus Jr (0) vs (5) Nile
Nile trying to control the action but Maximus Jr is working from the bottom.
Maximus Jr stops Nile from passing to mount.
Nile tries to move to full mount but Maximus Jr actually manages to regain half guard.
Maximus Jr has his hands clasped together around Nile's back. He's all about the action.
Maximus Jr is pressing down on Nile's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximus Jr keeping moving, preventing Nile from controlling successfully.
Maximus Jr pulls Nile in close to his closed guard and prevents Nile from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nile trying to control but Maximus Jr is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nile trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nile stopping the sweep attempt from Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr pulls Nile in close to prevent any damage.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Maximus Jr keeping full guard, as Nile tries to pass.
Nile trying to control but Maximus Jr is working from the bottom.
Nile trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maximus Jr is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Nile wants to control from the top but Maximus Jr keeps moving.
Maximus Jr is controlling Nile's posture.
Nile preventing the sweep.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Maximus Jr has his hands on Nile's head, controlling the position.
Nile trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maximus Jr pulls Nile in close to prevent any damage.
Maximus Jr wants to sweep here but Nile controlling him for the moment.
Maximus Jr trying to control the position here.
Nile pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maximus Jr is keeping the position for now.
Maximus Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Maximus Jr, not yet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nile slips nicely into half guard.
Maximus Jr is positioning himself well to prevent Nile advancing to mount.
Maximus Jr is not content to let Nile control the position.
Nile trying to control the pace.
Maximus Jr is concentrating on defense, preventing Nile from advancing position.
Maximus Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nile trying to control the position from guard on top but Maximus Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maximus Jr has his hands on Nile's head, controlling the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Nile pushes down on Maximus Jr's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Maximus Jr wants to improve his position but Nile is controlling well.
Nile keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Maximus Jr is not content to let Nile control the position.
Maximus Jr is pressing down on Nile's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Maximus Jr is pulling down on Nile's head to control his posture.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nile is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nile slips nicely into half guard.
Maximus Jr keeping control of the position.
Nile is pressing down on Maximus Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Maximus Jr is holding on for now.
Maximus Jr preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Maximus Jr wants to improve his position but Nile is controlling well.
Maximus Jr keeping hold of Nile's head, controlling as best he can.
Nile prevents Maximus Jr from improving his position.
Nile not doing much here.
Maximus Jr controlling the position for now.
Maximus Jr tries to roll over but Nile keeps him under control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Nile seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nile wants to pass the guard but Maximus Jr is defending well.
Maximus Jr is looking to improve his position.
Nile seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Nile is trying to control. Maximus Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Maximus Jr is controlling Nile's trapped leg to prevent Nile from advancing to side control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nile in particular looking to stall.
Nile is continuing to stall.
Nile is looking to advance position but Maximus Jr won't allow it.
Nile prevents Maximus Jr from improving his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Maximus Jr gets full guard.
Maximus Jr seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nile trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nile trying to control the position from guard on top but Maximus Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maximus Jr has Nile pulled in close to control his posture.
Maximus Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nile stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maximus Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nile slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Maximus Jr keeping moving, preventing Nile from controlling successfully.
Maximus Jr has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Maximus Jr wants to improve his position but instead Nile has moved into half guard.
Maximus Jr is looking to get back to full guard here but Nile has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus Jr (0) vs (8) Nile
Nile trying to control the position but Maximus Jr is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maximus Jr being controlled for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nile wins on points by 8 to 0.
Harry Nile decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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