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SSG 163 Robinson vs Banner 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Walon Green! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Rafael Soares!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Green drives through with a takedown into Soares's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Green (2) vs (0) Soares
Green pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Soares is keeping the position for now.
Green seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Soares is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Green looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Soares is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Green is aware though and is defending well.
Soares has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Green is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Soares. Score +3 for passing guard: Green (5) vs (0) Soares
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green just content to control the position.
Soares tries to bench press Green off him but Green keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green tries to advance to mount but Soares denies him.
Green wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soares keeps working.
Soares tries to buck Green off but Green is having none of it.
Green advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Green (7) vs (0) Soares
Green controlling the pace for now.
Soares is squirming around, avoiding Green's attempts to control the action.
Green prevents Soares from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Green (10) vs (0) Soares
You can see the frustration on Soares's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Green just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Soares for as long as he can get away with.
I really don't envy Soares right now.
Soares wants to control his opponent's hands but Green gets his hands free.
Soares is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Green gets his way!
Green doesn't have the hooks in and Soares manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Green (10) vs (2) Soares
Soares thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Green is adopting a defensive guard.
Green keeping full guard, as Soares tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Soares rolls with it to try and escape but Green cranks on the arm and Soares is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Walon Green!
Walon Green decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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