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SSG 238 Berendas vs De Rossi 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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 14 losses; Roddy Banner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Robert Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Banner tries to keep at a distance but Kelly has taken the fight into the clinch.
Banner drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kelly pulls his leg out and moves away.
Banner shoots for a takedown but Kelly saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Banner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kelly as he avoids it easily.
Kelly tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roddy Banner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banner goes for a double leg but Kelly avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kelly continues to drive forward.
Banner is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kelly pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Banner wants a takedown but no success here.
Banner changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kelly fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Banner tries for a takedown but Kelly sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Banner. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Banner (4) vs (0) Kelly
Kelly gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner trying to control the action but Kelly is working from the bottom.
Kelly is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Banner is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kelly! Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (7) vs (0) Kelly
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Kelly is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Banner (10) vs (0) Kelly
Kelly defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Banner has the hooks in. Kelly is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kelly preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Banner.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kelly preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Banner.
Banner tries to get the hooks in deep but Kelly pushed the leg off.
Banner is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Banner looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Banner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Banner looking for the choke from the back.
Kelly is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner looking to break Kelly's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kelly remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Banner will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Will Banner go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Kelly tries to roll but Banner sticks to his back.
Kelly looking very determined here, making life difficult for Banner.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
I would not like to be Kelly right now.
I really don't envy Kelly right now.
Banner has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Kelly defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Kelly defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner wants to control but Kelly manages to buck him off and is now in Banner's guard! Nice work there by Kelly! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (10) vs (2) Kelly
Banner keeping full guard, as Kelly tries to pass.
Banner keeping moving, preventing Kelly from controlling successfully.
Banner wants to sweep here but Kelly controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner working a defensive guard here.
Kelly pushing down on Banner's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Banner manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Banner keeping full guard, as Kelly tries to pass.
Kelly is still trying to improve position.
Banner wants to sweep but no luck.
Banner is trying to control the position but Kelly postures up.
Banner 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: Banner (12) vs (2) Kelly
Banner passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (15) vs (2) Kelly
Banner tries to move to mount but Kelly blocks the move with his legs.
Banner trying to control the position but Kelly is working away.
Kelly is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Kelly's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Banner tries to advance to mount but can't.
Banner wants to control but Kelly is keeping him busy.
Banner goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kelly has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Banner but great work by Kelly. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Banner (15) vs (6) Kelly
Banner manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kelly's best efforts.
Kelly content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Banner is looking for a sweep. Kelly is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Banner manages to get to full guard.
Kelly advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (15) vs (9) Kelly
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Banner tries to improve position but can't.
Kelly trying to control the position but Banner is working away.
Kelly is trying to get an arm triangle but Banner is defending well.
Kelly wants to lay and pray for a moment but Banner keeps working.
Kelly tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Banner is looking for a sweep.
Banner gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Banner tries to roll over but Kelly keeps him under control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Banner is working hard here to advance position.
Banner is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kelly jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (15) vs (12) Kelly
Kelly is trying to get an arm triangle but Banner is defending well.
Banner sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Banner tries to get to full guard but Kelly has control of the leg.
Kelly tries to pass to full mount but Banner defends it.
Banner is trying to get back to full guard.
Banner wants to control but Kelly is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kelly prevents Banner from improving his position.
Banner moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Banner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kelly defends it easily.
Kelly passes Banner's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Banner makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Banner.
Kelly won't allow Banner to sweep him here.
Kelly trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom.
Kelly looking to pass the guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Banner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Banner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kelly manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (17) vs (12) Kelly
Kelly is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Banner defends well.
Kelly looking to hit a scissor sweep but Banner is one step ahead there.
Banner advances to half guard.
Kelly gets back to full guard.
Banner looking to pass the guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Banner stopping the sweep attempt from Kelly.
Banner passes into half guard.
Banner is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kelly is just riding it out for now. Banner eventually gives up the hold.
Kelly tries to get to full guard but Banner has control of the leg.
Banner is looking for a kimura but Kelly is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Banner to get the leverage.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Banner works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (20) vs (12) Kelly
Kelly is not content to let Banner control the position.
Kelly is looking for a sweep.
Kelly seems a little lost for a moment, as Banner dominates the positioning.
Kelly prevents Banner from moving into mount.
Banner trying to control the position but Kelly is working away.
Kelly prevents Banner from moving into mount.
Banner wants to control but Kelly is keeping him busy.
Kelly can't do much from the bottom here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Banner tries to move to mount but Kelly blocks the move with his legs.
Banner passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kelly! Score +2 for reaching mount: Banner (22) vs (12) Kelly
Banner mounts Kelly! Really nice guard pass there!
Banner controlling from the full mount.
Banner is looking to work his way around to Kelly's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Banner trying to control but Kelly is having none of it.
Kelly is looking to improve his position but Banner isn't that keen on the idea.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Banner moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Banner (25) vs (12) Kelly
Kelly staying busy and making it hard for Banner to control.
Banner tightening his grip on Kelly, looking for the choke.
Kelly defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Banner's arms.
Banner is looking for the choke from the back position but Kelly is controlling his hands well.
Kelly turns into Banner and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (25) vs (14) Kelly
Banner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Banner looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kelly puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Banner is trying to get back to full guard.
Banner is looking to control Kelly's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Banner avoid being mounted?
Kelly prevents Banner from improving his position.
Banner is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kelly's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kelly's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Banner (29) vs (14) Kelly
Banner is breathing heavily.
Kelly staying busy and making it hard for Banner to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kelly breaks Banner's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (29) vs (16) Kelly
Kelly preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Banner takes the fight on points by 29 to 16.
During a confident post fight interview, Roddy Banner thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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