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SSG 402 Borgia vs Gomes 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Braylen Marshall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Antonio Maximus Jr!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Marshall shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Maximus Jr as he jumps to the side.
Antonio Maximus Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maximus Jr shoots in and bounces Marshall off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marshall (0) vs (2) Maximus Jr
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marshall trying to control the position.
Maximus Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall 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.
Maximus Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marshall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus Jr works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Marshall has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Well, if Maximus Jr is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Marshall desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Maximus Jr stalling.
Marshall tries to roll over but Maximus Jr keeps him under control.
Maximus Jr stalling.
Marshall wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Maximus Jr is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Marshall tries to roll over but Maximus Jr keeps him under control.
Maximus Jr trying to control the pace.
Maximus Jr trying to mount his opponent but Marshall defends it.
Maximus Jr is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Marshall has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maximus Jr is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Maximus Jr content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Maximus Jr trying to mount his opponent but Marshall defends it.
Well, if Maximus Jr is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshall wants to control but Maximus Jr is keeping busy.
Marshall wants to improve his position but Maximus Jr is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Maximus Jr in particular looking to stall.
Marshall is trying to control but can't.
Still in half guard, Maximus Jr seems content to control.
Marshall tries to roll over but Maximus Jr keeps him under control.
Marshall is controlling Maximus Jr's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Maximus Jr trying to control the pace.
Maximus Jr is thwarting Marshall's attempts to control the position.
Marshall controlling the position for now.
Maximus Jr perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Marshall is trying to maintain the position but Maximus Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
Maximus Jr content to control rather than advance.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Maximus Jr has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Marshall wants to improve his position but Maximus Jr is controlling well.
Marshall is trying to maintain the position but Maximus Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
Maximus Jr is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Marshall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maximus Jr is controlling the pace.
Marshall wants to get back to full guard.
Maximus Jr is taking a breather. Marshall 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.
Maximus Jr's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Marshall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Marshall looking for submissions off his back.
Marshall is looking to control Maximus Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Marshall avoid being mounted?
Marshall is trying to get back to full guard.
Maximus Jr is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Maximus Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Marshall is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Marshall is trying to control but can't.
Marshall wants to get back to full guard.
Maximus Jr slows the pace down in half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Marshall tries to get to full guard but Maximus Jr has control of the leg.
Maximus Jr is thwarting Marshall's attempts to control the position.
Marshall gets full guard.
Maximus Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Maximus Jr passes Marshall's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Maximus Jr controlling the action here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
More stalling from Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr trying to mount his opponent but Marshall defends it.
Marshall slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Maximus Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Maximus Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Marshall is retaining full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Maximus Jr won't allow Marshall to sweep him here.
Marshall trying to control the position.
Maximus Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Maximus Jr wants to pass the guard but Marshall is keeping the position.
Maximus Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Marshall wants to sweep here but Maximus Jr controlling him for the moment.
Marshall has control of Maximus Jr's left arm, preventing Maximus Jr from doing any damage.
Maximus Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Maximus Jr passes Marshall's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Marshall is trying to get back to full guard.
Maximus Jr takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Marshall wants to control but Maximus Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Marshall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marshall trying to control but Maximus Jr postures up.
Maximus Jr controlling the pace.
Maximus Jr works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Marshall (0) vs (5) Maximus Jr
Maximus Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Maximus Jr looking to control but Marshall is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Marshall really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Marshall has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Marshall (0) vs (8) Maximus Jr
Good control from Maximus Jr.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Maximus Jr.
Marshall is trying to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus Jr wins on points by 8 to 0.
A victorious Antonio Maximus Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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