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SSG 320 Gerbandi vs Soderberg 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 27 losses; Chozen Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 15 losses; Alexander Maximus!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gracie darts in and clinches Maximus up against the cage.
Gracie is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Maximus can't fight it off and eventually Gracie manages to take the fight to the floor. Maximus looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Maximus
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 looking for a sweep. Not yet Maximus, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maximus pulls Gracie in close to his closed guard and prevents Gracie from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Maximus is keeping the position.
Maximus lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (2) Maximus
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maximus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maximus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Maximus wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Gracie pulls Maximus in close to prevent any damage.
Maximus tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Maximus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gracie has his foot on Maximus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maximus works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Maximus pushing down on Gracie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Maximus stalling.
Maximus prevents Gracie from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Maximus seems content to control.
Maximus is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now.
Gracie trying to hold on to Maximus's head to control him but Maximus postures up.
Maximus performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Maximus's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Maximus's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (6) vs (2) Maximus
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is hanging on to Maximus's back as he tries to escape.
Maximus trying to control but not successfully.
Gracie keeps control of the position as Maximus tries to break free.
Maximus looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Maximus rolls, trying to escape but Gracie keeps control of the position.
Gracie doesn't have the hooks in and Maximus manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (6) vs (4) Maximus
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracie is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Maximus advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (6) vs (7) Maximus
Maximus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Maximus tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Maximus controlling the position from side mount.
Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Maximus controlling from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Maximus keeps moving and retains side control.
Maximus is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maximus advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (6) vs (9) Maximus
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Maximus controlling from the full mount.
Gracie is trying to escape the mount.
Gracie wants to control but Maximus is having none of it.
Maximus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gracie wants to control but Maximus is having none of it.
Maximus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Maximus wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Maximus controlling the pace for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to reverse the position but Maximus maintains control.
Maximus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gracie wants to hold on but Maximus pushes him away.
Maximus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to hold on but Maximus pushes him away.
Maximus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
Maximus is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Maximus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
It looks like Maximus might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is in all sorts of trouble here.
Maximus content just to control the position here.
Maximus wants to take Gracie's back here but Gracie is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Maximus controlling the pace for now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to hold on but Maximus pushes him away.
Gracie is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Maximus seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Gracie is holding on tight.
Maximus works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (6) vs (12) Maximus
Maximus trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Maximus is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control his opponent's hands but Maximus gets his hands free.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Maximus.
Maximus's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
I would not like to be Gracie right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus wins on points by 12 to 6.
A very excited looking Alexander Maximus made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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