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SSG 423 Maximus vs Hlervu 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 London, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 54 losses; Richard Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 15 losses; Mecilvus Gabenagus!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Anderson gets a clinch.
Gabenagus has Anderson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Gabenagus pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Anderson tumbling to the mat - Gabenagus dives into Anderson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anderson (0) vs (2) Gabenagus
Gabenagus seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gabenagus trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gabenagus looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gabenagus stopping the sweep attempt from Anderson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Anderson is trying to keep Gabenagus in close.
Anderson controlling Gabenagus's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson keeping full guard, as Gabenagus tries to pass.
Gabenagus engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Gabenagus from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gabenagus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gabenagus stopping the sweep attempt from Anderson.
Gabenagus postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson pulls Gabenagus in to control the position.
Gabenagus sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gabenagus passes Anderson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gabenagus controlling the action here.
Anderson won't allow Gabenagus to pass to mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gabenagus in particular looking to stall.
Gabenagus is looking to pass Anderson's guard but actually Anderson recovers to full guard.
Anderson 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.
Anderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gabenagus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gabenagus controlling from the top position.
Anderson keeping full guard, as Gabenagus tries to pass.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gabenagus 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.
Gabenagus looking to sit in guard and control but Anderson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (2) vs (2) Gabenagus
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gabenagus 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.
Anderson postures up.
Gabenagus looking for subs off his back but Anderson has passed one foot through into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Anderson wants to take a breather but Gabenagus is having none of it.
Anderson prevents Gabenagus from improving his position.
Gabenagus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gabenagus is trying to control but Anderson manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (5) vs (2) Gabenagus
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gabenagus is desperately trying to improve his position but Anderson has a good base and remains in mount.
Anderson content just to control the position here.
Gabenagus is working to get back to half guard.
Anderson tries to control but Gabenagus wriggling away.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gabenagus wants to control but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gabenagus is desperately trying to improve his position but Anderson has a good base and remains in mount.
Gabenagus is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gabenagus tries to hold on but Anderson pushes him away.
Anderson prevents Gabenagus from getting the reversal.
Gabenagus is squirming around, avoiding Anderson's attempts to control the action.
Anderson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gabenagus can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson manages to capitalize on a mistake by Gabenagus to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Anderson (8) vs (2) Gabenagus
Gabenagus tries to escape the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Anderson trying to control momentarily.
Gabenagus wants to escape the position.
Gabenagus trying to control the hands but Anderson breaks the grip.
Gabenagus is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gabenagus is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Our winner, Richard Anderson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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