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SSG 197 Schaubi vs Banner 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 31 wins and 9 losses; Abu Schaubi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 11 losses; Roddy Banner!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jorge Garcia and Columbo Gatti.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Schaubi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Banner wants a takedown.
Schaubi manages to pull guard.
Banner wants to control from the top but Schaubi keeps moving.
Banner wants to pass the guard but Schaubi is keeping the position.
Banner trying to control but Schaubi is working from the bottom.
Schaubi is pulling down on Banner's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Schaubi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schaubi is keeping the position for now.
Banner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Banner engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Schaubi keeping full guard, as Banner tries to pass.
Banner passes Schaubi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Schaubi is looking to improve his position.
Banner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schaubi is staying active underneath Banner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Banner trying to control from Schaubi's half guard. Schaubi has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Banner is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Schaubi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Schaubi has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schaubi (2) vs (0) Banner
Schaubi won't allow Banner to sweep him here.
Schaubi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Schaubi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Banner is keeping the position for now.
Schaubi passes Banner's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schaubi prevents Banner from improving his position.
Banner wants to sweep but Schaubi has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (5) vs (0) Banner
Schaubi advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Schaubi (7) vs (0) Banner
Banner is looking to get to half guard.
Banner is squirming around, avoiding Schaubi's attempts to control the action.
Banner is looking to improve his position but Schaubi isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banner looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Schaubi (10) vs (0) Banner
Schaubi controls the position.
Schaubi controlling well, preventing Banner from escaping the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Banner tries to escape but Schaubi has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Banner felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
What can Banner do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Schaubi continues to stall.
Banner tries to break free.
Schaubi has good solid back control here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Schaubi is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Schaubi is not going to allow Banner to sit and survive in this position.
Banner tries to roll but Schaubi sticks to his back.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Banner is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Banner trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Banner wants to escape the position.
Schaubi keeps control of the position easily here as Banner tries to buck him off.
Schaubi is hanging on to Banner's back as he tries to escape.
Schaubi is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Banner turns into Schaubi and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schaubi (10) vs (2) Banner
Schaubi keeping full guard, as Banner tries to pass.
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Schaubi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schaubi looking to control.
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Schaubi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schaubi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Banner is one step ahead there.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Banner looking to pass the guard.
Schaubi keeping moving, preventing Banner from controlling successfully.
Banner pushing down on Schaubi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Banner is just content to waste time from the top position. Schaubi takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Schaubi keeping full guard, as Banner tries to pass.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Schaubi keeping moving, preventing Banner from controlling successfully.
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schaubi 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: Schaubi (12) vs (2) Banner
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Banner manages to get to full guard.
Banner wants to control the position but Schaubi says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Banner wants to get back to full guard.
Schaubi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Banner! Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (15) vs (2) Banner
Banner is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Banner tries to hold on but Schaubi postures up.
Schaubi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Banner is wriggling around trying to escape.
Banner slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Banner is trying to get back to full guard.
Schaubi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Schaubi prevents Banner from improving his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Banner is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Schaubi jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (18) vs (2) Banner
Schaubi tries to advance to mount but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banner is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Schaubi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Banner is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schaubi takes the fight on points by 18 to 2.
In his post fight interview, Abu Schaubi gave a big smile as he said 'G-g-g-g-gadOOSHED him through a glass door, b'.
Roddy Banner spoke after the fight, saying 'Watch your back! I am coming for you..'. |
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