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SSG 126 Hlervu vs Rhodeo 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 19 losses; Matt Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 7 losses; Roddy Banner!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Kavanagh and Jorge Garcia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Barnes clinches with his opponent.
Barnes wants to take the fight to the mat but Banner manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Banner has Barnes pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Banner pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Barnes tumbling to the mat - Banner dives into Barnes's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (0) vs (2) Banner
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banner tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Banner has gone for a leg lock! Barnes slips out almost immediately though and dives into Banner's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (2) Banner
Barnes wants to control from the top but Banner keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes controlling from the top position.
Banner wants to improve his position but instead Barnes has moved into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Banner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Barnes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Banner is pressing down on Barnes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Banner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barnes's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (4) Banner
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Banner wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Barnes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (4) vs (4) Banner
The fighters are battling for position here. Banner manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Barnes has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Banner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Banner wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment.
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.
Barnes being controlled here momentarily.
Banner trying to keep a closed guard but Barnes is proving a slippery customer.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Barnes postures up.
Banner has his foot on Barnes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barnes works his way back into a safe position though.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Banner keeps moving.
Banner trying to control the position.
Banner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner has his hands on Barnes's head, controlling the position.
Barnes is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Banner has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Barnes is looking to defend but Banner has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Barnes! Banner pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Barnes taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Roddy Banner!
After winning the bout, Roddy Banner thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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