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SSG 395 Maximus vs Gomes 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; White Goodman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 32 losses; Toby Flenderson!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Goodman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Goodman has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Flenderson is trying to keep an underhook but Goodman manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goodman (2) vs (0) Flenderson
Flenderson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Goodman is working away from the top position though.
Goodman controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flenderson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flenderson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Goodman controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flenderson has his hands on Goodman's head, controlling the position.
Flenderson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Flenderson is controlling Goodman's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flenderson being controlled here, momentarily.
Flenderson pulls Goodman in to control the position.
Flenderson looking to control but Goodman passes into half guard.
Flenderson is trying is best to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodman stalling.
Goodman seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Flenderson for as long as he can get away with.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flenderson wants to get back to full guard.
Flenderson wants to control but Goodman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Goodman wants to pass to mount but Flenderson is defending the position.
Flenderson is trying to control but can't.
Goodman not doing much here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Flenderson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Flenderson working a defensive guard but Goodman manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Goodman (5) vs (0) Flenderson
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
We've been hearing that Goodman has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
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.
Flenderson is looking to regain half guard here but Goodman keeps moving and retains side control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Flenderson is trying to escape the position but Goodman is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flenderson stops Goodman from passing to mount.
Flenderson looking for a sweep but Goodman has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Goodman (7) vs (0) Flenderson
Flenderson reaches up to try and control the position but Goodman seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Flenderson rolls and tries to escape and now Goodman has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Goodman (10) vs (0) Flenderson
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Goodman looking to break Flenderson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Flenderson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Goodman will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Goodman controlling well, preventing Flenderson from escaping the position.
Goodman is riding his opponent, not letting Flenderson buck him off.
Flenderson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Flenderson turns into Goodman and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goodman (10) vs (2) Flenderson
Flenderson preventing the sweep.
Goodman is controlling Flenderson's posture.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Flenderson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Flenderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Flenderson being controlled here momentarily.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Flenderson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Flenderson won't allow Goodman to sweep him here.
Goodman is pulling down on Flenderson's head. It's preventing any offense from Flenderson, at least for the moment.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Goodman wants to sweep here but Flenderson controlling him for the moment.
Goodman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Goodman managing to control the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Flenderson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Goodman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Flenderson trying to control but Goodman is working from the bottom.
Goodman looking to control.
Goodman wants to sweep but no luck.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Flenderson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Flenderson wants to pass the guard but Goodman is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goodman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Goodman takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
Post fight, White Goodman stared into the camera and said 'Losing is a genetic disorder much like baldness or necrophilia and its only your fault if you don't hate yourself enough to do something about it! Join Globo Gym !! I need some private reflection time.
Im going to go rub one out with a slice of pizza.! Me'Shell Get the scooter!'. |
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