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SSG 408 Maximus vs Banner 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Chad Wellington! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Antonio Maximus Jr!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Maximus Jr manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Wellington on his heels. He'll look to pass Wellington's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wellington (0) vs (2) Maximus Jr
Maximus Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wellington is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maximus Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Wellington is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wellington keeping full guard, as Maximus Jr tries to pass.
Maximus Jr controlling from the top position.
Maximus Jr sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wellington's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus Jr wants to pass the guard but Wellington is defending well.
Wellington tries to roll over but Maximus Jr keeps him under control.
Wellington is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximus Jr is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wellington wants to improve his position but Maximus Jr is controlling well.
Wellington is pressing down on Maximus Jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wellington is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Maximus Jr looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maximus Jr is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximus Jr passes Wellington's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Maximus Jr controlling the pace.
Wellington tries to get to full guard but Maximus Jr has control of the leg.
Wellington wants to control but Maximus Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Maximus Jr trying to control the pace.
Maximus Jr's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wellington wants to improve his position but Maximus Jr is controlling well.
Maximus Jr works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wellington (0) vs (5) Maximus Jr
Maximus Jr controlling from the full mount.
Wellington wants to hold on but Maximus Jr pushes him away.
Maximus Jr controlling the pace for now.
Wellington might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wellington tries to lock up and control but Maximus Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximus Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wellington bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wellington (2) vs (5) Maximus Jr
Maximus Jr controlling Wellington's posture.
Wellington trying to control the position from guard on top but Maximus Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maximus Jr managing to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wellington is looking to advance position but Maximus Jr has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wellington (2) vs (9) Maximus Jr
Wellington is trying desperately to improve position.
Maximus Jr controlling his opponent.
Maximus Jr wants to take Wellington's back here but Wellington is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Maximus Jr content just to control the position here.
Wellington is looking to get to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Maximus Jr controlling the pace for now.
Maximus Jr is trying to take his opponent's back.
Wellington regains half guard.
Maximus Jr stalling.
Maximus Jr is thwarting Wellington's attempts to control the position.
Wellington is looking for a sweep. Maximus Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wellington is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Wellington looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Maximus Jr seems content to control.
Wellington is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maximus Jr pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Maximus Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Wellington is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Maximus Jr content to control rather than advance.
Wellington is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maximus Jr pulls his head out easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wellington actively working from the bottom here.
Maximus Jr is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Wellington looking for submissions off his back.
Maximus Jr looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wellington has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maximus Jr is working away from the top position though.
Maximus Jr content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wellington won't allow Maximus Jr to pass to mount.
Wellington actively working from the bottom here.
Wellington looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wellington 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.
Maximus Jr passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wellington (2) vs (12) Maximus Jr
Maximus Jr controlling the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Wellington is trying to get back to half guard.
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.
Maximus Jr tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Maximus Jr controls the position.
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.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
More stalling from Maximus Jr.
It looks like Maximus Jr 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.
Wellington wants to control but Maximus Jr postures up.
Wellington is looking for a sweep.
Maximus Jr controls the position.
Maximus Jr moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Wellington (2) vs (14) Maximus Jr
Maximus Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Wellington is looking to get to half guard.
Maximus Jr content just to control the position here.
Well,Wellington is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Maximus Jr works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Wellington (2) vs (17) Maximus Jr
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Maximus Jr really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Wellington.
Wellington just trying to survive but Maximus Jr is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Wellington is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr keeps control of the position as Wellington tries to break free.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Wellington wants to control his opponent's hands but Maximus Jr gets his hands free.
Maximus Jr controls the action.
Wellington rolls, trying to escape but Maximus Jr keeps control of the position.
Maximus Jr trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Wellington doesn't escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus Jr wins on points by 17 to 2.
Antonio Maximus Jr seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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