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SSG 399 Maximus vs Makarov 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 14 losses; Larry Salad Dressing! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 11 losses; Carl McDonald Jr!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
McDonald Jr has closed the distance and engaged Salad Dressing in a clinch.
Salad Dressing drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Salad Dressing pulls McDonald Jr into guard.
Salad Dressing looking to control.
McDonald Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Salad Dressing swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDonald Jr forces his way into half guard.
McDonald Jr is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Salad Dressing reverses the position - he's now on top in McDonald Jr's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salad Dressing (2) vs (0) McDonald Jr
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salad Dressing trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salad Dressing advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Salad Dressing (5) vs (0) McDonald Jr
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald Jr wants to control but Salad Dressing postures up.
McDonald Jr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McDonald Jr is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Salad Dressing's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
McDonald Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Salad Dressing keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McDonald Jr wants to control but Salad Dressing is keeping busy.
McDonald Jr is pressing down on Salad Dressing's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald Jr working a defensive guard here.
Salad Dressing trying to control but McDonald Jr is working from the bottom.
Salad Dressing pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald Jr is keeping the position for now.
McDonald Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Salad Dressing stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Salad Dressing thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Salad Dressing content to stall in guard here.
McDonald Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salad Dressing (5) vs (2) McDonald Jr
McDonald Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Salad Dressing swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald Jr keeps trying to improve his position.
Salad Dressing is controlling McDonald Jr's posture.
McDonald Jr drops back, looking for a kneebar! Salad Dressing looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Salad Dressing looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Salad Dressing! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Salad Dressing (9) vs (2) McDonald Jr
McDonald Jr tries to buck Salad Dressing off but Salad Dressing is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
Salad Dressing tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
McDonald Jr wants to control but Salad Dressing postures up.
McDonald Jr is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Salad Dressing is staying active.
Salad Dressing tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald Jr manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
McDonald Jr is trying to control but can't.
Salad Dressing is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McDonald Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Salad Dressing.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McDonald Jr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Salad Dressing's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Salad Dressing's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Salad Dressing (9) vs (6) McDonald Jr
Salad Dressing prevents McDonald Jr from getting a body triangle.
McDonald Jr looking for the RNC.
Salad Dressing is in a bad position with McDonald Jr working for a choke. Salad Dressing manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salad Dressing (11) vs (6) McDonald Jr
McDonald Jr keeping full guard, as Salad Dressing tries to pass.
Salad Dressing drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Salad Dressing jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McDonald Jr working for a triangle but Salad Dressing defends it easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Salad Dressing trying to control but McDonald Jr is working from the bottom.
Salad Dressing drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Salad Dressing jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McDonald Jr is pulling down on Salad Dressing's head. It's preventing any offense from Salad Dressing, at least for the moment.
Salad Dressing trying to control but McDonald Jr is working from the bottom.
McDonald Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Salad Dressing's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salad Dressing (11) vs (8) McDonald Jr
McDonald Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDonald Jr won't allow Salad Dressing to sweep him here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McDonald Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Salad Dressing swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDonald Jr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Salad Dressing (11) vs (11) McDonald Jr
Salad Dressing is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McDonald Jr's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Salad Dressing is looking to improve his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McDonald Jr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salad Dressing moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McDonald Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Salad Dressing is keeping the position for now.
McDonald Jr stands and throws Salad Dressing's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Salad Dressing (11) vs (14) McDonald Jr
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McDonald Jr tries to advance to mount but Salad Dressing denies him.
McDonald Jr wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Salad Dressing, who protects the arm well.
McDonald Jr looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Salad Dressing gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Salad Dressing (11) vs (16) McDonald Jr
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Salad Dressing tries to hold on but McDonald Jr postures up.
McDonald Jr tries to control but Salad Dressing wriggling away.
Salad Dressing tries to lock up and control but McDonald Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McDonald Jr wants to take his opponent's back but instead Salad Dressing manages to regain half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Salad Dressing moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Salad Dressing looking for a sweep. Not yet Salad Dressing, not yet.
McDonald Jr passes Salad Dressing's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Salad Dressing wants to get back to full guard.
McDonald Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Salad Dressing is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Salad Dressing wants to improve his position but McDonald Jr is controlling well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Salad Dressing is defending against the submission attempts here by McDonald Jr.
Salad Dressing is pressing down on McDonald Jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McDonald Jr sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Salad Dressing's guard.
McDonald Jr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Salad Dressing knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
McDonald Jr is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Salad Dressing manages to get to full guard.
McDonald Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Salad Dressing.
Salad Dressing is working hard here to advance position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
McDonald Jr looking to pass the guard.
McDonald Jr slips nicely into half guard.
McDonald Jr prevents Salad Dressing from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salad Dressing gets full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
McDonald Jr wins on points by 16 to 11. |
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