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SSG 413 Gracias vs Helvig PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 22 losses; Alexander Maximus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 30 losses; John Doe!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Maximus feints and as Doe raises his hands in defense, Maximus changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Maximus (2) vs (0) Doe
Maximus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Maximus forces his way into half guard.
Maximus controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus wants to pass to mount but Doe is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus is working hard here to advance position.
Maximus is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Maximus prevents Doe from improving his position.
Maximus tries to pass the half guard into mount. Doe knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Maximus in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximus trying to advance position but Doe counters by regaining guard.
Maximus controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (2) vs (2) Doe
Doe being controlled here momentarily.
Doe won't allow Maximus to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximus is pulling down on Doe's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Doe looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maximus has control of Doe's left arm, preventing Doe from doing any damage.
Doe stays in close to Maximus's body and controls the position.
Maximus is adopting a defensive guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Doe stopping the sweep attempt from Maximus.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Maximus is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (4) vs (2) Doe
Maximus slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Doe keeping full guard, as Maximus tries to pass.
Maximus engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Doe wants to sweep here but Maximus controlling him for the moment.
Maximus advances to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Maximus controlling the pace.
Maximus's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Further stalling from Maximus.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Maximus tries to pass the half guard into mount. Doe knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Maximus looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Maximus has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Maximus seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Doe for as long as he can get away with.
Doe is looking to improve his position.
Maximus controlling the pace.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Maximus frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (7) vs (2) Doe
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Maximus controlling his opponent.
Doe working to try and regain half guard.
Maximus moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Maximus (10) vs (2) Doe
Maximus controlling well, preventing Doe from escaping the position.
What can Doe do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Maximus continues to stall.
Doe is trying to break free.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Maximus trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Doe doesn't escape.
Doe breaks Maximus's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (10) vs (4) Doe
Doe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maximus seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Maximus 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.
Doe looking to pass the guard.
Doe is stalling in the full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Maximus controls Doe momentarily but Doe frees himself.
Maximus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Doe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Doe trying to control the position from guard on top but Maximus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Doe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maximus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Doe trying to control but Maximus is working from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Doe engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Maximus pulls Doe in close to prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maximus looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
Alexander Maximus thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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