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TWGC 39 (265lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2 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 London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Raja Silalahi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Hank Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Silalahi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Robinson clinches up with Silalahi and pushes him back against the cage.
Robinson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Silalahi (0) vs (4) Robinson
Robinson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Silalahi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Robinson controls the position.
Robinson trying to control the action but Silalahi is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson tries to move to mount but Silalahi blocks the move with his legs.
Silalahi is trying to improve his position.
My spies in Thunder Gym inform me that Robinson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Silalahi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Silalahi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Silalahi is looking for a sweep. Robinson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Robinson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Robinson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silalahi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Silalahi wants to improve his position but Robinson is controlling well.
Silalahi is staying active underneath Robinson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Silalahi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson wants to pass the guard but Silalahi is defending well.
Robinson is thwarting Silalahi's attempts to control the position.
Silalahi is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Silalahi is not content to let Robinson control the position.
Robinson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Robinson is looking to advance position but Silalahi won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson prevents Silalahi from improving his position.
Robinson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Silalahi trying to control but Robinson postures up.
Robinson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Silalahi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Robinson.
Silalahi is trying to get back to full guard.
Silalahi is looking to control Robinson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silalahi avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silalahi tries to roll over but Robinson keeps him under control.
Silalahi trying to control but Robinson postures up.
Still in half guard, Robinson seems content to control.
Robinson is looking for a kimura but Silalahi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Robinson to get the leverage.
Robinson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silalahi defends it well.
Robinson is trying to control the action in half guard but Silalahi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silalahi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Robinson is working away from the top position though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Silalahi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Robinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silalahi is keeping the position for now.
Silalahi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silalahi pulls Robinson in close to prevent any damage.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Silalahi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silalahi working a defensive guard but Robinson manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Silalahi (0) vs (7) Robinson
Silalahi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Robinson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Silalahi is positioning himself well to prevent Robinson advancing to mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Robinson controlling the pace.
Silalahi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Robinson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Robinson's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Silalahi (4) vs (7) Robinson
Silalahi looking for the choke from the back.
Silalahi wants to control but Robinson is keeping busy.
Robinson can't escape the position.
Silalahi working for the choke.
Robinson is trying to defend against the choke here but Silalahi has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Silalahi Tightens the hold and Robinson taps out furiously! Silalahi displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Raja Silalahi!
Raja Silalahi was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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