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SSG 417 Hall vs Laitila 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 46 wins and 22 losses; Alexander Maximus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 13 losses; Rhett Kline!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Maximus closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kline did well to prevent Maximus getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Maximus (2) vs (0) Kline
Kline is pressing down on Maximus's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Maximus controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kline wants to sweep but no luck.
Maximus showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kline looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kline looking to control.
Maximus's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus looking to pass the guard.
Maximus won't allow Kline to sweep him here.
Kline controls Maximus momentarily but Maximus frees himself.
Maximus tries to free his leg and advance position but Kline is retaining full guard.
Kline looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maximus controlling from the top position.
Kline is looking to sweep but instead, Maximus has passed into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximus performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kline trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kline tries to roll over but Maximus keeps him under control.
Maximus takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kline wants to control but Maximus is keeping busy.
Maximus stalling.
Kline is looking to improve his position.
Kline desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Maximus wants to pass the guard but Kline is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximus controlling the action here.
Kline trying to control here.
Maximus wants to free his trapped foot but Kline is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kline is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kline is looking to control Maximus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kline avoid being mounted?
Kline is not content to let Maximus control the position.
Maximus performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kline has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maximus is working away from the top position though.
Kline is looking to improve his position.
Maximus sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kline gets full guard.
Maximus engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kline looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Maximus pushing down on Kline's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Maximus wants to control but Kline is keeping him busy.
Kline is trying to maintain the position but Maximus is very close to passing his half guard.
Kline controlling the position for now.
Kline is looking to control Maximus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kline avoid being mounted?
Kline is staying active underneath Maximus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kline trying to control from the bottom.
Kline is looking for a sweep. Maximus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kline moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kline is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (2) vs (2) Kline
Maximus looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kline wants to control from the top but Maximus keeps moving.
Kline won't allow Maximus to sweep him here.
Maximus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kline manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (4) vs (2) Kline
Maximus looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Maximus trying to control but Kline is working from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kline holds on and takes a little breather.
Maximus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kline swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maximus controlling from the top position.
Kline trying to keep a closed guard but Maximus is proving a slippery customer.
Maximus preventing the sweep.
Kline keeping full guard, as Maximus tries to pass.
Maximus is stalling in the full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kline managing to control the position.
Kline can't keep his opponent in guard - Maximus advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Maximus takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Maximus prevents Kline from improving his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kline trying to control here.
Kline is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kline regains full guard. Nicely done.
Maximus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kline managing to control the position.
Maximus engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kline keeping moving, preventing Maximus from controlling successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kline can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Maximus controls the pace.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kline is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (4) vs (4) Kline
Maximus wants to sweep but no luck.
Kline trying to control the position from guard on top but Maximus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maximus pulls Kline in close to his closed guard and prevents Kline from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kline won't allow Maximus to sweep him here.
Maximus wants to hit a sweep here but Kline passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Maximus there! Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (4) vs (7) Kline
Maximus tries to hold on but Kline pushes him away.
My spies in Guerrilla Fight Club 💣 inform me that Kline has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kline looking to control but Maximus is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Maximus is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kline wants to take his opponent's back but Maximus doesn't allow it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kline looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kline wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Kline can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Maximus is looking to escape.
Maximus tries to hold on but Kline pushes him away.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Maximus looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Maximus (4) vs (10) Kline
Kline working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Kline is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Maximus has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Kline not allowing Maximus to control his hands.
Maximus looking very determined here, making life difficult for Kline.
Kline not allowing Maximus to control his hands.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Will Kline go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Maximus preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kline.
Kline controlling well, preventing Maximus from escaping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kline working for the choke.
Kline not allowing Maximus to control his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kline wins on points by 10 to 4. |
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