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Pitbull IX 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Zekariays Solomon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Ameen Robertson!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Anthony Taglia and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Solomon drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Solomon (2) vs (0) Robertson
Solomon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Robertson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Solomon has managed to get both his arms back between Robertson's legs - danger averted.
Solomon stopping the sweep attempt from Robertson.
Solomon stands and throws Robertson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Solomon (5) vs (0) Robertson
Solomon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Robertson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Robertson is looking for a sweep.
Solomon is looking to take a break and control but Robertson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Robertson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solomon seems to be looking for submissions.
Solomon is working for a kimura but Robertson is defending it quite comfortably.
Robertson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Robertson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson being controlled here, momentarily.
Solomon won't allow Robertson to sweep him here.
Robertson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Solomon defends well.
Solomon wants to control from the top but Robertson keeps moving.
Solomon won't allow Robertson to sweep him here.
Robertson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Solomon escapes and throws Robertson's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Solomon (8) vs (0) Robertson
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solomon is trying to get an arm triangle but Robertson is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robertson is looking to reverse the position.
Robertson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Solomon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Robertson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Solomon controls the position.
Robertson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Robertson wants to get back to full guard.
Solomon is trying to control. Robertson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Solomon is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Robertson! Score +3 for passing guard: Solomon (11) vs (0) Robertson
Solomon has control of Robertson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Robertson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson 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: Solomon (11) vs (2) Robertson
Robertson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Solomon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Solomon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Robertson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solomon (13) vs (2) Robertson
Solomon wants to pass the guard but Robertson is keeping the position.
Solomon controlling from the top position.
Solomon passes into half guard.
Solomon is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertson moves into full guard.
Robertson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Solomon manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solomon (13) vs (4) Robertson
Robertson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Solomon is keeping the position for now.
Robertson stands and throws Solomon's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Solomon (13) vs (7) Robertson
Robertson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Solomon is trying to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Solomon is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Robertson off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Solomon (17) vs (7) Robertson
Robertson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Solomon is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Robertson breaks Solomon's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solomon (17) vs (9) Robertson
Robertson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Solomon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Solomon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solomon (19) vs (9) Robertson
Robertson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Solomon looking to sit in guard and control but Robertson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solomon (19) vs (11) Robertson
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Solomon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solomon (21) vs (11) Robertson
Solomon won't allow Robertson to sweep him here.
Solomon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Robertson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Solomon has managed to get both his arms back between Robertson's legs - danger averted.
Robertson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solomon (21) vs (13) Robertson
Robertson tries to pass to full mount but Solomon defends it.
Solomon gets back to full guard.
Solomon is controlling Robertson's posture.
Solomon wants to sweep but no luck.
Robertson wants to pass the guard but Solomon is keeping the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Robertson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Solomon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Robertson has managed to get both his arms back between Solomon's legs - danger averted.
Solomon is trying to keep Robertson in close.
Solomon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solomon (23) vs (13) Robertson
Robertson wants to improve his position but Solomon is controlling well.
Robertson is not content to let Solomon control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Solomon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Robertson tries to get to full guard but Solomon has control of the leg.
Robertson gets back to full guard.
Solomon wants to control from the top but Robertson keeps moving.
Robertson wants to sweep but no luck.
Solomon wants to control from the top but Robertson keeps moving.
Solomon won't allow Robertson to sweep him here.
Robertson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Solomon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Robertson keeping moving, preventing Solomon from controlling successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Robertson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Solomon stays in close to Robertson's body and controls the position.
Robertson keeping moving, preventing Solomon from controlling successfully.
Solomon is sitting in close to Robertson's body. Robertson has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Solomon is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Solomon is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Robertson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ameen Robertson! |
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