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SSG 338 Gabenagus vs Soderberg 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 London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 16 losses; Sandor CleaPain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Declan Robinson!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Joseph Jones and Franklyn Lucas.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Robinson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching CleaPain on his heels. He'll look to pass CleaPain's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: CleaPain (0) vs (2) Robinson
CleaPain trying to control the position here.
Robinson passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: CleaPain (0) vs (5) Robinson
A lull in the action here as Robinson stalls from top position.
Robinson swings around for an armbar but CleaPain sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Robinson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: CleaPain (2) vs (5) Robinson
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson looking for a sweep. Not yet Robinson, not yet.
CleaPain stays in close to Robinson's body and controls the position.
CleaPain looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson is pulling down on CleaPain's head. It's preventing any offense from CleaPain, at least for the moment.
CleaPain preventing the sweep.
Robinson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
CleaPain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Robinson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Robinson looking to control.
CleaPain is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
CleaPain pushing down on Robinson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
CleaPain tries to pass to full mount but Robinson defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
CleaPain performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
CleaPain wants to pass the guard but Robinson is defending well.
Robinson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
CleaPain performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Robinson is trying to maintain the position but CleaPain is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
CleaPain moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: CleaPain (5) vs (5) Robinson
CleaPain content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
CleaPain working away.
CleaPain trying to control the action but Robinson is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
CleaPain trying to control the pace.
CleaPain looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson trying to control but CleaPain postures up.
CleaPain seems to be looking for submissions.
Robinson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of CleaPain's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take CleaPain's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: CleaPain (5) vs (9) Robinson
Robinson biding his time, controlling CleaPain.
Robinson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Robinson looking to break CleaPain's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. CleaPain remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Robinson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Robinson controls the position.
CleaPain is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
CleaPain is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Robinson controlling well, preventing CleaPain from escaping the position.
Robinson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
CleaPain showing good submission defense here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
CleaPain can't escape the position.
CleaPain trying to control but not successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
CleaPain is keeping busy.
Robinson is trying to control but CleaPain is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Robinson prevents CleaPain from getting the reversal.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
CleaPain tries to lock up and control but Robinson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Robinson trying to control but CleaPain is having none of it.
Robinson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and CleaPain is now in Robinson's guard. A big mistake from Robinson there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: CleaPain (7) vs (9) Robinson
Robinson controlling the position.
CleaPain trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Robinson holds on and takes a little breather.
CleaPain trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
CleaPain not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Robinson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
CleaPain trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Robinson is trying to keep CleaPain in close.
CleaPain slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
CleaPain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
CleaPain is working hard here to advance position.
Robinson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. CleaPain manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: CleaPain (7) vs (11) Robinson
Robinson looking to sit in guard and control but CleaPain gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: CleaPain (9) vs (11) Robinson
Robinson trying to keep a closed guard but CleaPain is proving a slippery customer.
CleaPain stays in close to Robinson's body and controls the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
CleaPain wants to pass the guard but Robinson is keeping the position.
Robinson is pulling down on CleaPain's head. It's preventing any offense from CleaPain, at least for the moment.
CleaPain will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
CleaPain stopping the sweep attempt from Robinson.
Robinson controlling the position.
CleaPain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Robinson is keeping the position for now.
CleaPain slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Robinson controls CleaPain momentarily but CleaPain frees himself.
CleaPain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Our spies down at at Ironbound MMA inform us that Robinson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Robinson has CleaPain pulled in close to control his posture.
CleaPain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Robinson has CleaPain pulled in close to control his posture.
CleaPain trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Robinson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. CleaPain manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: CleaPain (9) vs (13) Robinson
Robinson wants to control from the top but CleaPain keeps moving.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
CleaPain wants to sweep but no luck.
CleaPain being controlled here, momentarily.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but CleaPain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson being controlled here momentarily.
Robinson sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
CleaPain is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Robinson trying to control but CleaPain is working from the bottom.
Robinson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Robinson trying to control but CleaPain is working from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
CleaPain has his hands on Robinson's head, controlling the position.
Robinson wants to control from the top but CleaPain keeps moving.
Robinson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robinson trying to control but CleaPain is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robinson wins on points by 13 to 9.
During a confident post fight interview, Declan Robinson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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