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CFC CG NY 4 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 8 losses; Yojizo Trismegistus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 22 losses; Roddy Banner!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Dean Styles and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Banner fails with the takedown.
Trismegistus attempts a counter takedown but Banner avoids it well and moves away.
Banner is trying hard to land a takedown here. Trismegistus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Trismegistus shoots in for a takedown but Banner shows good takedown defense.
Banner with the counter takedown but Trismegistus avoids it easily.
Banner looking to score a takedown here. Trismegistus is defending well but Banner drives through and ends up in Trismegistus's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trismegistus (0) vs (2) Banner
Banner is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Trismegistus 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.
Banner sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trismegistus keeping moving, preventing Banner from controlling successfully.
Trismegistus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Trismegistus seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trismegistus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Banner trying to control but Trismegistus is working from the bottom.
Trismegistus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Trismegistus is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banner is stalling in the full guard.
Banner trying to control but Trismegistus is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trismegistus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Trismegistus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Trismegistus wants to sweep but no luck.
Trismegistus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Banner controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Trismegistus wants to control the position but Banner says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Trismegistus is trying to control but can't.
Trismegistus makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Trismegistus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner 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.
Trismegistus looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Trismegistus looking for a sweep. Not yet Trismegistus, not yet.
Trismegistus working for a triangle but Banner defends it easily.
Banner is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Banner is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Trismegistus trying to control the position.
Trismegistus working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Banner has passed into half guard!
Banner moves into full mount! Trismegistus won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Trismegistus (0) vs (5) Banner
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Banner controlling his opponent.
Trismegistus looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Trismegistus (0) vs (8) Banner
Banner is hanging on to Trismegistus's back as he tries to escape.
Trismegistus trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Banner tries to keep control of the position but Trismegistus is staying busy.
Banner controlling from the back.
Let's hope that Banner has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Trismegistus is in bad spot here.
Trismegistus rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Trismegistus wants to get back to full guard.
Trismegistus trying to control but Banner postures up.
Trismegistus is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Banner is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Trismegistus actively working from the bottom here.
Banner seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Banner is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Trismegistus doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Banner.
Trismegistus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Banner trying to control the action but Trismegistus is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Banner trying to mount his opponent but Trismegistus defends it.
Trismegistus is looking for a sweep. Banner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Trismegistus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Banner is working away from the top position though.
Banner wants to pass the guard but Trismegistus is defending well.
Trismegistus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Banner content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Trismegistus looking for submissions off his back.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Banner not doing much here.
Trismegistus wants to control but Banner is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Trismegistus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Banner is keen to just control but Trismegistus is a slippery customer.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Trismegistus trying to control here.
Banner tries to pass to full mount but Trismegistus defends it.
Banner trying to control the pace.
Banner trying to control from half guard but Trismegistus is working away.
Trismegistus trying to hold on to Banner's head to control him but Banner postures up.
Banner uses his free foot to push down on Trismegistus's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Trismegistus. Score +3 for passing guard: Trismegistus (0) vs (11) Banner
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Trismegistus manages to control the position for a moment.
Banner controlling his opponent.
Banner fails to advance to Trismegistus's back.
Trismegistus is squirming around, avoiding Banner's attempts to control the action.
Banner avoids the attempt from Trismegistus to control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Banner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Banner moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Trismegistus (0) vs (14) Banner
Banner working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Banner is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
I really don't envy Trismegistus right now.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Banner is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Trismegistus wants to control his opponent's hands but Banner gets his hands free.
Trismegistus tries to roll but Banner sticks to his back.
Trismegistus trying to control the action but Banner just sinks the hooks in.
Banner controls the action.
Banner working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Trismegistus is doing well to defend. Banner seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Trismegistus is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Roddy Banner!
Our winner, Roddy Banner, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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