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SSG 120 Banner vs Gaul 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Slick Rick! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Miles Levesque!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jorge Garcia and Reed Andrews.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rick fails to land the takedown.
Rick fails to land the takedown.
Rick shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slick Rick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rick has his takedown stuffed
and Levesque counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rick! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rick (0) vs (4) Levesque
Rick stops Levesque from passing to mount.
Rick is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Thunder Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Levesque trying to control the action but Rick is working from the bottom.
Levesque has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rick (0) vs (6) Levesque
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levesque wants to finish this one by submission but Rick is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Levesque.
Levesque tries to control but Rick wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rick is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Levesque looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Rick can't escape the position.
Levesque goes for an armbar but Rick turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Rick. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rick (2) vs (6) Levesque
Rick sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Levesque's guard.
Levesque is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rick's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rick's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rick (2) vs (10) Levesque
Levesque is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Rick defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Rick trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levesque is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Rick tries to break free.
Levesque has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Rick has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Levesque has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Rick has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Rick breaks Levesque's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rick (4) vs (10) Levesque
Levesque working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rick has passed into half guard!
Levesque actively working from the bottom here.
Rick seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Levesque does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Levesque wants to sweep but Rick has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rick (7) vs (10) Levesque
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rick wants to control but Levesque is keeping him busy.
Levesque tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rick tries to advance to mount but can't.
Levesque manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rick (7) vs (12) Levesque
Levesque wants to take a breather but Rick is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rick tries to roll over but Levesque keeps him under control.
Levesque is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rick is just riding it out for now. Levesque eventually gives up the hold.
Rick is pressing down on Levesque's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Levesque pushes down on Rick's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Levesque passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rick! Score +3 for passing guard: Rick (7) vs (15) Levesque
Levesque has hold of Rick's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rick manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Levesque wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Levesque trying to control but Rick is having none of it.
Rick slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rick makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rick.
Levesque won't allow Rick to sweep him here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Levesque wants to pass the guard but Rick is keeping the position.
Rick tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rick throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Levesque trying to control but Rick is working from the bottom.
Levesque thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rick wants to sweep but no luck.
Levesque tries to free his leg and advance position but Rick is retaining full guard.
Rick is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rick keeping full guard, as Levesque tries to pass.
Rick looking for a sweep. Not yet Rick, not yet.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Levesque looking to pass the guard.
Rick is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Levesque pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rick is keeping the position for now.
Rick wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Levesque trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Levesque trying to control but Rick is working from the bottom.
Levesque trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Levesque thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Levesque must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Levesque passes into half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rick works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rick escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Levesque gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Levesque drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rick dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rick (9) vs (15) Levesque
Rick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Levesque working for submissions but it's allowed Rick to get to half guard.
Levesque tries to get to full guard but Rick has control of the leg.
Rick looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rick is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rick tries to pass the half guard into mount. Levesque knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Levesque actively working from the bottom here.
Levesque is looking for a sweep. Rick is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rick is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Levesque doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rick.
Rick wants to take a breather but Levesque is having none of it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Levesque makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Levesque.
Rick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Levesque looking for subs off his back but Rick has passed one foot through into half guard.
Levesque actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Levesque manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Levesque has his hands on Rick's head, controlling the position.
Levesque has an active guard here but Rick has managed to pass into half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Rick is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Levesque is just riding it out for now. Rick eventually gives up the hold.
Levesque is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rick's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rick's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rick (9) vs (19) Levesque
Levesque goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Rick escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rick (11) vs (19) Levesque
Rick passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rick (14) vs (19) Levesque
Rick thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Levesque manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rick (14) vs (21) Levesque
Levesque passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rick (14) vs (24) Levesque
Levesque goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Rick is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rick (16) vs (24) Levesque
Levesque working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rick doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rick manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Levesque is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rick is aware though and is defending well.
Rick tries to free his leg and advance position but Levesque is retaining full guard.
Rick won't allow Levesque to sweep him here.
Levesque throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rick preventing the sweep.
Levesque looks winded!
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Rick is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rick wants to control from the top but Levesque keeps moving.
Rick sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Levesque keeping moving, preventing Rick from controlling successfully.
Rick pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Levesque is keeping the position for now.
Rick is working hard here to advance position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Levesque has his foot on Rick's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rick works his way back into a safe position though.
Levesque escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rick gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Levesque throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rick trying to control but Levesque is working from the bottom.
Levesque 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: Rick (16) vs (26) Levesque
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Levesque seems to be working for a kimura but Rick defends the submission attempt.
Rick is trying to maintain the position but Levesque is very close to passing his half guard.
Rick manages to get to full guard.
Levesque pushing down on Rick's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Levesque wants to pass to mount but Rick is defending the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rick tries to get to full guard but Levesque has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Levesque wins on points by 26 to 16.
A very excited looking Miles Levesque made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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