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SSG 289 Octavio vs Maximus 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Pablo Octavio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 13 losses; Alexander Maximus!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Octavio drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Octavio (4) vs (0) Maximus
Maximus controls the position for a moment.
Maximus is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Octavio off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Octavio (4) vs (4) Maximus
Maximus biding his time, looking for the opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Maximus 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 one minute gone in the round.
Octavio trying to control the hands but Maximus breaks the grip.
What can Octavio 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 trying to control.
Maximus is riding his opponent, not letting Octavio buck him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Maximus.
Yet more stalling tactics from Maximus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Octavio's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Maximus is looking to control Octavio but Octavio is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Maximus biding his time, controlling Octavio.
Maximus is not going to allow Octavio to sit and survive in this position.
Maximus has good solid back control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximus tightening his grip on Octavio, looking for the choke.
Maximus is riding his opponent, not letting Octavio buck him off.
Octavio is keeping busy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Maximus looking for the RNC.
Maximus has good solid back control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Octavio prevents Maximus from getting a body triangle.
Maximus is riding his opponent, not letting Octavio buck him off.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Maximus 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.
Octavio trying to control the action but Maximus just sinks the hooks in.
Octavio wants to escape the position.
Maximus controls the action.
Octavio looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Maximus is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Octavio is keeping busy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Maximus is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Octavio manages to reverse the position and now he's in Maximus's guard. Nice work there by Octavio.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Octavio (6) vs (4) Maximus
Octavio stopping the sweep attempt from Maximus.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Octavio slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Maximus managing to control the position.
Maximus being controlled here, momentarily.
Octavio tries to free his leg and advance position but Maximus is retaining full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Octavio is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Octavio won't allow Maximus to sweep him here.
Maximus keeps trying to improve his position.
Maximus pulls Octavio in close to prevent any damage.
Octavio is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Maximus is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Octavio is stalling in the full guard.
Maximus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Octavio is one step ahead there.
Octavio content to stall in guard here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Maximus is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Octavio (6) vs (6) Maximus
Maximus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Octavio is trying to keep Maximus in close.
Octavio looking for a guillotine here but Maximus defends easily.
Maximus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Octavio is keeping the position for now.
Octavio seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Octavio seems keen to control Maximus's posture.
Octavio trying to control the position.
Maximus passes Octavio's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Octavio regains full guard. Nicely done.
Maximus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Octavio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maximus preventing the sweep.
Maximus looking to sit in guard and control but Octavio gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Octavio (8) vs (6) Maximus
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Maximus is pulling down on Octavio's head to control his posture.
Octavio is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Maximus looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Maximus wants to hit a sweep here but Octavio passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Maximus there! Score +3 for passing guard: Octavio (11) vs (6) Maximus
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Maximus wants to hold on but Octavio pushes him away.
Maximus 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: Octavio (11) vs (8) Maximus
Octavio might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
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.
Octavio keeping moving, preventing Maximus from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maximus is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Octavio takes the fight on points by 11 to 8.
Pablo Octavio decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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