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CFC CG 55 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 26 wins and 11 losses; Yojizo Trismegistus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 24 losses; Roddy Banner!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Excellent takedown into side control there by Banner. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Trismegistus (0) vs (4) Banner
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Trismegistus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Banner taking a breather here.
Trismegistus is trying to control Banner's posture but Banner avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trismegistus trying to remain calm as Banner controls from the top position.
You can see the frustration on Trismegistus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Trismegistus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Trismegistus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Trismegistus is looking to regain half guard here but Banner keeps moving and retains side control.
Banner moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Trismegistus is looking to regain half guard here but Banner keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trismegistus struggling a bit here.
The referee asks Banner politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Banner prefers to stall for the moment though.
Trismegistus is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Trismegistus is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trismegistus is trying to escape the position but Banner is controlling the position.
Banner working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Trismegistus is looking for a sweep.
Banner is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Trismegistus's shoulder. That is not cool.
Banner working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trismegistus is trying to improve his position.
Trismegistus is trying to control Banner's posture but Banner avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trismegistus is trying to improve his position.
Banner happy to just control the position for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Trismegistus is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Trismegistus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Trismegistus trying to remain calm as Banner controls from the top position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Trismegistus is trying to control Banner's posture but Banner avoids it.
Banner is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Trismegistus will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Trismegistus is looking for a sweep.
Trismegistus keeps Banner under control for a moment.
Banner is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Trismegistus's shoulder. That is not cool.
Banner working away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Banner politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Banner prefers to stall for the moment though.
Trismegistus is trying to control Banner's posture but Banner avoids it.
Trismegistus is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Banner content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Trismegistus is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Banner's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Banner is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Trismegistus is just riding it out for now. Banner eventually gives up the hold.
Trismegistus wants to get back to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Trismegistus trying to hold on to Banner's head to control him but Banner postures up.
Trismegistus trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Banner manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Trismegistus (0) vs (7) Banner
Banner prevents Trismegistus from getting the reversal.
Trismegistus bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trismegistus (2) vs (7) Banner
Banner seems keen to control Trismegistus's posture.
Trismegistus wants to control from the top but Banner keeps moving.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Banner wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Trismegistus stays in close to Banner's body and controls the position.
Trismegistus wants to control from the top but Banner keeps moving.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Trismegistus passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Trismegistus (5) vs (7) Banner
Trismegistus has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Banner! Score +2 for reaching mount: Trismegistus (7) vs (7) Banner
Banner is squirming around, avoiding Trismegistus's attempts to control the action.
Trismegistus controlling from the full mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Banner is looking to improve his position but Trismegistus isn't that keen on the idea.
Trismegistus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Banner is looking to escape.
Banner tries to hold on but Trismegistus pushes him away.
Trismegistus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Banner is looking to escape.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Trismegistus avoids the attempt from Banner to control.
Trismegistus looking to control and managing it successfully.
Trismegistus looking to control but Banner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Banner is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Trismegistus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Trismegistus seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Banner is holding on tight.
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.
Banner tries to hold on but Trismegistus pushes him away.
Trismegistus controlling his opponent.
Banner is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banner is controlling an arm, preventing Trismegistus from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Trismegistus looking to control but Banner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Banner gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Banner wins on points by 8 to 7.
Roddy Banner seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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