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SSG 380 Maximus vs Gabenagus PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 18 losses; Matsuda Takeshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 15 losses; Tommy Reed!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Takeshi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reed circles away.
Reed gets a clinch.
Takeshi ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Takeshi no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takeshi keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully.
Reed drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Reed jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Reed preventing the sweep.
Reed 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.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed wants to pass the guard but Takeshi is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeshi keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully.
Reed has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ground Zero Workout Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Reed works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Takeshi moves into full guard.
Reed stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takeshi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takeshi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully.
Takeshi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reed is one step ahead there.
Reed drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Reed jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takeshi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Reed manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (2) vs (0) Reed
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Reed working a defensive guard here.
Takeshi passes Reed's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi is trying to work for a kimura but Reed is defending well.
Reed is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Takeshi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Takeshi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Takeshi (2) vs (4) Reed
Takeshi tries to escape the position.
Reed working for the choke.
Takeshi trying to control the action but Reed just sinks the hooks in.
A lull in the action here.
Reed is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Takeshi knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Takeshi for a finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi turns into Reed and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (4) vs (4) Reed
Takeshi trying to control but Reed is working from the bottom.
Reed is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Takeshi is aware though and is defending well.
Takeshi looking to pass the guard.
Reed is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Takeshi defends well.
Reed looking to control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Reed trying to control the position.
Takeshi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Takeshi preventing the sweep.
Takeshi advances to half guard.
Reed wants to control but Takeshi is keeping busy.
Takeshi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Takeshi is trying to control. Reed wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi trying to control the pace.
Takeshi wants to work for an arm triangle but Reed is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Reed has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Takeshi is working away from the top position though.
Takeshi is looking to advance position but Reed won't allow it.
Takeshi is trying to work for a kimura but Reed is defending well.
Takeshi content to control rather than advance.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Reed wants to get back to full guard.
Takeshi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Reed is just riding it out for now. Takeshi eventually gives up the hold.
Reed tries to get to full guard but Takeshi has control of the leg.
Takeshi wants to free his trapped foot but Reed is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Reed works his way to full guard. Good work.
Takeshi wants to control from the top but Reed keeps moving.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Reed escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Takeshi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Takeshi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Reed manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Takeshi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (4) vs (6) Reed
Takeshi 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: Takeshi (6) vs (6) Reed
Reed regains full guard. Nicely done.
Takeshi is looking to pass into half guard but Reed pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Reed is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (6) vs (8) Reed
Reed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi 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: Takeshi (8) vs (8) Reed
Takeshi is looking for a kimura but Reed is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Takeshi to get the leverage.
Takeshi is looking for a kimura here.
Reed makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Reed.
Reed keeping moving, preventing Takeshi from controlling successfully.
Takeshi forces his way into half guard.
Takeshi prevents Reed from improving his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Reed defends it well.
Takeshi is taking a breather. Reed says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Takeshi seems to be working for a kimura but Reed defends the submission attempt.
Takeshi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Reed does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Takeshi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Takeshi is looking for a kimura here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Reed slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Reed manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Takeshi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (8) vs (10) Reed
Takeshi looking for a sweep. Not yet Takeshi, not yet.
Reed wants to control from the top but Takeshi keeps moving.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Reed wants to pass the guard but Takeshi is keeping the position.
Reed trying to control but Takeshi is working from the bottom.
Reed looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Takeshi controls Reed momentarily but Reed frees himself.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi looking for a guillotine here but Reed defends easily.
Takeshi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (10) vs (10) Reed
Reed has Takeshi pulled in close to control his posture.
Reed wants to sweep here but Takeshi controlling him for the moment.
Takeshi advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (13) vs (10) Reed
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Reed is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Takeshi off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Takeshi (13) vs (14) Reed
Takeshi trying to control the action but Reed just sinks the hooks in.
You can see the frustration on Takeshi's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Reed looking for the choke from the back.
Reed has the hooks in. Takeshi is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takeshi preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Reed.
Takeshi tries to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reed wins on points by 14 to 13.
After winning the bout, Tommy Reed 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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