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CFC CG NY 8 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 London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 7 losses; Bartholomew Bainbridge! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 23 losses; Roddy Banner!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Anthony Taglia and Alyssa Summers.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bainbridge drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bainbridge (2) vs (0) Banner
Banner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Banner looking for a guillotine here but Bainbridge defends easily.
Bainbridge has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bainbridge pushing down on Banner's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Banner is pressing down on Bainbridge's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Banner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bainbridge gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bainbridge tries to free his leg and advance position but Banner is retaining full guard.
Banner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Banner looking for a guillotine here but Bainbridge defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bainbridge thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bainbridge thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bainbridge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Banner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bainbridge avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bainbridge 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.
Bainbridge got a little sloppy there for a moment and Banner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bainbridge has managed to get both his arms back between Banner's legs - danger averted.
Bainbridge thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bainbridge avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bainbridge thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY inform us that Banner has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Banner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Banner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bainbridge manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bainbridge (2) vs (2) Banner
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner wants to pass the guard but Bainbridge is keeping the position.
Bainbridge looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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.
Banner drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Banner jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Banner slips nicely into half guard.
Bainbridge is pressing down on Banner's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bainbridge has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Banner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bainbridge has his foot on Banner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Banner works his way back into a safe position though.
Banner drops back looking for a leg! Bainbridge is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bainbridge manages to kick Banner off! Banner jumps back into Bainbridge's guard.
Bainbridge escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Banner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
Bainbridge looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bainbridge working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Banner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Banner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Banner drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Banner jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Banner thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bainbridge is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Banner is aware though and is defending well.
Bainbridge had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Banner defends it easily.
Bainbridge has his foot on Banner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Banner works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bainbridge is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banner thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bainbridge is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Banner is aware though and is defending well.
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.
Banner drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Banner jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Banner forces his way into half guard.
Banner is trying to work for a kimura but Bainbridge is defending well.
Bainbridge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Banner is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bainbridge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Banner maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Bainbridge could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Banner has cracked it and Bainbridge is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Banner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roddy Banner!
Roddy Banner decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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