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TWG 38 (205lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Hank Robinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Bobby Daller!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Robinson closes the distance and clinches up with Daller, looking for a takedown. Robinson pushes Daller against the cage but Daller circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Robinson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Robinson shoots in and drives through. Daller sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hank Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robinson shoots in looking for a takedown but Daller manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Robinson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Daller closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Robinson did well to prevent Daller getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Robinson (0) vs (2) Daller
Daller 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 improve his position.
Daller seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daller is looking for a kimura here.
Robinson is in trouble now - Daller has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Robinson (0) vs (5) Daller
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson gets back to half guard.
Robinson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Robinson is looking to improve his position.
Daller wants to pass to mount but Robinson is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Daller's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Daller's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Robinson (4) vs (5) Daller
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daller rolls, trying to escape but Robinson keeps control of the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Robinson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Robinson has his arm under Daller's chin here. Game over son! Robinson squeezes tightly and Daller is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hank Robinson! |
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