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SSG 248 Ozymandias 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 27 losses; Cyrus Ozymandias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 14 losses; Roddy Banner!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ozymandias closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ozymandias lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ozymandias (2) vs (0) Banner
Ozymandias wants to pass the guard but Banner is keeping the position.
Ozymandias forces his way into half guard.
Banner is trying to control but can't.
Ozymandias keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ozymandias's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Banner is looking to improve his position.
Banner wants to control but Ozymandias is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner is looking to improve his position.
Banner manages to get to full guard.
Ozymandias passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Banner is still trying to improve position.
Banner has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner keeps trying to improve his position.
Ozymandias content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Ozymandias's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Banner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ozymandias wants to take a breather but Banner is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ozymandias is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Banner! Score +3 for passing guard: Ozymandias (5) vs (0) Banner
Banner is trying to escape the mount.
Banner is squirming around, avoiding Ozymandias's attempts to control the action.
Banner is working to get back to half guard.
Ozymandias pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Ozymandias moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Ozymandias (8) vs (0) Banner
Ozymandias controlling from the back.
Ozymandias seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Banner for as long as he can get away with.
Further stalling from Ozymandias.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner tries to break free.
Ozymandias is trying to stick to Banner's back but Banner is turning into Ozymandias. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ozymandias's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Banner. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ozymandias (8) vs (2) Banner
Banner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ozymandias is keeping the position for now.
Ozymandias pulls Banner in close to his closed guard and prevents Banner from doing any damage or advancing position.
Banner tries to free his leg and advance position but Ozymandias is retaining full guard.
Banner preventing the sweep.
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Ozymandias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banner postures up.
Banner is fighting to break Ozymandias's control of his arms but Ozymandias is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Banner advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ozymandias (8) vs (5) Banner
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banner trying to control the position but Ozymandias is working away.
Ozymandias can't do much from the bottom here.
Ozymandias tries to buck Banner off but Banner is having none of it.
Banner tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ozymandias's legs.
Ozymandias wants to control but Banner postures up.
Banner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ozymandias keeps working.
Banner is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ozymandias knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ozymandias is trying to control Banner's posture but Banner avoids it.
Ozymandias tries to improve position but can't.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Banner tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ozymandias struggling a bit here.
Banner is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ozymandias has escaped the position, nice work there.
Banner tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
You can see the frustration on Ozymandias's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ozymandias prevents Banner from improving position.
Banner advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ozymandias (8) vs (7) Banner
Banner takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ozymandias working to try and regain half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Banner wants to control the pace but Ozymandias is squirming around nicely.
Banner is looking to work his way around to Ozymandias's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Banner looking to control but Ozymandias is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Banner wants to take Ozymandias's back here but Ozymandias is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Ozymandias is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Banner seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Ozymandias is holding on tight.
Ozymandias is desperately trying to improve his position but Banner has a good base and remains in mount.
Banner takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ozymandias is squirming around, avoiding Banner's attempts to control the action.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ozymandias is working to get back to half guard.
Ozymandias regains half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Banner in particular looking to stall.
Banner wants to free his trapped foot but Ozymandias is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ozymandias is looking to control Banner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ozymandias avoid being mounted?
Banner is trying to control the action in half guard but Ozymandias is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Banner trying to pass the guard but Ozymandias defending well.
Ozymandias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ozymandias is looking to control Banner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ozymandias avoid being mounted?
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Banner trying to mount his opponent but Ozymandias defends it.
Banner is looking for a kimura here.
Banner wants to control but Ozymandias is keeping him busy.
Ozymandias wants to control but Banner is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ozymandias is looking for a sweep. Banner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Banner 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.
Ozymandias won't allow Banner to pass to mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ozymandias manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Ozymandias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ozymandias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ozymandias is controlling Banner's posture.
Banner preventing the sweep.
Ozymandias has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ozymandias keeping full guard, as Banner tries to pass.
Ozymandias not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Banner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ozymandias's guard.
Banner is pressing down on Ozymandias's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ozymandias is holding on for now.
Ozymandias is refusing to be controlled, as Banner sits in half guard.
Ozymandias is trying to get back to full guard.
Banner is looking to advance position but Ozymandias won't allow it.
Ozymandias is trying to get back to full guard.
Ozymandias is staying active underneath Banner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ozymandias trying to control here.
Banner trying to pass the guard but Ozymandias defending well.
Ozymandias gets back to full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Banner advances to half guard.
Banner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ozymandias keeps working.
Ozymandias wants to get back to full guard.
Ozymandias trying to control but Banner postures up.
Banner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ozymandias does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Banner is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ozymandias sees it coming and defends easily.
Ozymandias manages to get to full guard.
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ozymandias is trying to keep Banner in close.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Banner pushes down on Ozymandias's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Banner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ozymandias manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ozymandias controls Banner momentarily but Banner frees himself.
Banner is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ozymandias looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Banner stopping the sweep attempt from Ozymandias.
Banner wants to control from the top but Ozymandias keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ozymandias is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ozymandias (10) vs (7) Banner
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ozymandias tries to free his leg and advance position but Banner is retaining full guard.
Banner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ozymandias gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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.
Ozymandias slips nicely into half guard.
Banner tries to get to full guard but Ozymandias has control of the leg.
Ozymandias performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Banner is trying to get back to full guard.
Ozymandias controlling the action here.
Ozymandias prevents Banner from improving his position.
Ozymandias wants to lay and pray for a moment but Banner keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banner is looking for a sweep. Ozymandias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ozymandias seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Banner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Banner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ozymandias takes the fight on points by 10 to 7.
A very excited looking Cyrus Ozymandias 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.
Roddy Banner was interviewed post fight and said 'Watch your back! I am coming for you..'. |
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