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SSG 375 Finn vs Helvig 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 15 losses; Krister Soderberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 10 losses; Declan Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Robinson looks for a takedown but Soderberg sprawls well.
Soderberg shoots in looking for a takedown but Robinson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Soderberg's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Robinson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Robinson wants it to stay on the feet.
Robinson feints the counter takedown.
Soderberg dives in and grabs Robinson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Robinson pushes down on Soderberg's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krister Soderberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Robinson. No joy for Soderberg on that attempt.
Soderberg closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Robinson to the mat! Robinson manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Soderberg (2) vs (0) Robinson
Robinson is trying to keep Soderberg in close.
Soderberg wants to pass the guard but Robinson is keeping the position.
Soderberg thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Soderberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Robinson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soderberg is looking to pass into half guard but Robinson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Robinson is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soderberg (2) vs (2) Robinson
Soderberg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Robinson defends well.
Robinson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Soderberg keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Robinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Soderberg is keeping the position for now.
Soderberg seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Soderberg might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Robinson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Robinson pushing down on Soderberg's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Robinson is looking for a kimura here.
Robinson tries to pass to full mount but Soderberg defends it.
Soderberg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Robinson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Robinson moves into full mount! Soderberg won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (2) vs (5) Robinson
Soderberg working to try and regain half guard.
Robinson wants to control the pace but Soderberg is squirming around nicely.
Soderberg is wriggling around trying to escape.
Soderberg tries to hold on but Robinson postures up.
Robinson controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson trying to control but Soderberg is having none of it.
Soderberg tries to reverse the position but Robinson maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Soderberg is looking to escape.
Robinson controlling his opponent.
Soderberg keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Robinson controlling the position easily from mount.
Soderberg is wriggling around trying to escape.
Soderberg regains half guard.
Robinson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Robinson pulls his head out easily.
Robinson seems to be working for a kimura but Soderberg defends the submission attempt.
Soderberg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Soderberg wants to improve his position but Robinson is controlling well.
Robinson seems to be looking for submissions.
Soderberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Robinson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (2) vs (8) Robinson
Robinson trying to control but Soderberg is having none of it.
Soderberg sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Robinson is keen to just control but Soderberg is a slippery customer.
Robinson tries to pass to full mount but Soderberg defends it.
Soderberg actively working from the bottom here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Robinson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Soderberg looking for submissions off his back.
Soderberg is looking to improve his position.
Robinson wants to control but Soderberg is keeping him busy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Soderberg has a hand on Robinson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Robinson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (2) vs (11) Robinson
Robinson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Soderberg is surviving well by controlling Robinson's body position as best he can.
Soderberg is looking to get to half guard.
Soderberg sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Robinson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (2) vs (14) Robinson
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soderberg 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: Soderberg (4) vs (14) Robinson
Soderberg wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
Robinson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soderberg (4) vs (16) Robinson
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Robinson stands and throws Soderberg's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (4) vs (19) Robinson
Soderberg tries to improve position but can't.
Robinson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Robinson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Robinson slows the pace down.
Robinson is trying to get an arm triangle but Soderberg is defending well.
Robinson trying to control the position but Soderberg is working away.
Robinson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Soderberg tries to improve position but can't.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is looking to take a break and control but Soderberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Robinson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Robinson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Soderberg sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Robinson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Soderberg is trying to maintain the position but Robinson is very close to passing his half guard.
Robinson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Soderberg actively working from the bottom here.
Robinson is looking to take a break and control but Soderberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Robinson tries to pass to full mount but Soderberg defends it.
Robinson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Soderberg! Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (4) vs (22) Robinson
Robinson controlling the position easily from mount.
Soderberg is in all sorts of trouble here.
Robinson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Soderberg tries to improve his position but instead Robinson has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Soderberg (4) vs (25) Robinson
Soderberg is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Robinson gets his way!
Robinson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Soderberg tries to escape the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Robinson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Robinson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Soderberg is in bad spot here.
Soderberg looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Soderberg fending off the submission attempt from Robinson.
Robinson doesn't have the hooks in and Soderberg manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soderberg (6) vs (25) Robinson
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
Robinson trying to control the position.
Robinson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Soderberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson 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.
Soderberg is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Robinson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Robinson has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soderberg (6) vs (27) Robinson
Robinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soderberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Robinson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Soderberg looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Robinson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Soderberg is looking for a sweep. Robinson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Soderberg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Robinson passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (6) vs (30) Robinson
Robinson wants to control the pace but Soderberg is squirming around nicely.
Soderberg sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg looking for submissions off his back.
Soderberg is breathing heavily.
Robinson wants to free his trapped foot but Soderberg is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Robinson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Robinson wants to pass the guard but Soderberg is defending well.
Soderberg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Soderberg is staying active underneath Robinson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Robinson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Soderberg moves into full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg has an active guard here but Robinson has managed to pass into half guard.
Robinson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Soderberg is just riding it out for now. Robinson eventually gives up the hold.
Soderberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robinson trying to mount his opponent but Soderberg defends it.
Soderberg slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robinson wins on points by 30 to 6.
Declan Robinson thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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