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SSG 117 Barnes vs Solo 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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 7 losses; Roddy Banner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 10 losses; Dusty Rhodeo!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Eddie Farnsworth and Steve Montenegro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Banner has closed the distance and engaged Rhodeo in a clinch.
Rhodeo jumps guard but Banner turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rhodeo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Banner walks away with a smile on his face. Rhodeo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Banner drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Banner (2) vs (0) Rhodeo
Banner looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rhodeo trying to control the position.
Banner trying to move into half guard but instead Rhodeo has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (2) vs (2) Rhodeo
Banner can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rhodeo controls the pace.
Banner is controlling Rhodeo's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodeo content to stall in guard here.
Banner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (4) vs (2) Rhodeo
Rhodeo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Banner defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhodeo can't keep his opponent in guard - Banner advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Banner tries to pass to full mount but Rhodeo defends it.
Rhodeo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rhodeo.
Banner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rhodeo is keeping the position for now.
Banner is working hard here to advance position.
Rhodeo trying to keep a closed guard but Banner is proving a slippery customer.
Banner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Banner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Banner stands and throws Rhodeo's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (7) vs (2) Rhodeo
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhodeo seems a little lost for a moment, as Banner dominates the positioning.
Rhodeo gets back to half guard.
Banner is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rhodeo defends it well.
Rhodeo looking for submissions off his back.
Rhodeo is trying to maintain the position but Banner is very close to passing his half guard.
Banner maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Rhodeo could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Banner has cracked it and Rhodeo is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Banner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roddy Banner!
A relieved looking Roddy Banner thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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