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Pitbull XXVII 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 5 wins and 6 losses; Zekariays Solomon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Ameen Robertson!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Chad Campbell and David Schapiro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Solomon gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Robertson to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Solomon (0) vs (2) Robertson
Solomon has control of Robertson's left arm, preventing Robertson from doing any damage.
Solomon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Robertson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solomon (2) vs (2) Robertson
Solomon wants to control from the top but Robertson keeps moving.
Solomon tries to free his leg and advance position but Robertson is retaining full guard.
Solomon advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solomon is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Robertson as he works his way to full guard.
Solomon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Robertson looking for a sweep. Not yet Robertson, not yet.
Solomon wants to pass the guard but Robertson is keeping the position.
Solomon stays in close to Robertson's body and controls the position.
Solomon trying to control the position from guard on top but Robertson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robertson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Solomon controls the pace.
Solomon stopping the sweep attempt from Robertson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solomon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Solomon (5) vs (2) Robertson
Robertson is looking to reverse the position.
Solomon slows the pace down.
Robertson is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solomon is looking to take a break and control but Robertson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Robertson is looking to regain half guard here but Solomon keeps moving and retains side control.
Solomon advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Solomon (7) vs (2) Robertson
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertson is trying desperately to improve position.
Solomon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Robertson is looking to escape.
Robertson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Robertson is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Solomon has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Solomon (10) vs (2) Robertson
Robertson tries to roll but Solomon sticks to his back.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Robertson is still trying to improve position.
Solomon biding his time, controlling Robertson.
Solomon has the hooks in. Robertson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Robertson showing good submission defense here.
Solomon looking for the RNC.
Solomon trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Robertson tries to roll but Solomon sticks to his back.
Solomon looking for the RNC.
Solomon is hanging on to Robertson's back as he tries to escape.
Solomon looking for the choke but no joy.
Solomon slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Solomon is hanging on to Robertson's back as he tries to escape.
Solomon is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Robertson prevents Solomon from getting a body triangle.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Solomon is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Robertson is really stuck here.
Solomon is trying to stick to Robertson's back but Robertson is turning into Solomon. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Solomon's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Robertson. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solomon (10) vs (4) Robertson
Robertson postures up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Robertson advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Solomon (10) vs (7) Robertson
Solomon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Robertson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Robertson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Solomon! Score +2 for reaching mount: Solomon (10) vs (9) Robertson
Solomon tries to hold on but Robertson pushes him away.
Solomon doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Robertson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Solomon is desperately trying to improve his position but Robertson has a good base and remains in mount.
Robertson wants to finish this one by submission but Solomon is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Robertson.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Solomon is in all sorts of trouble here.
Solomon wants to control but Robertson is having none of it.
Robertson goes for an armbar but Solomon turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Solomon. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solomon (12) vs (9) Robertson
Robertson wants to sweep here but Solomon controlling him for the moment.
Solomon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Robertson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Solomon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Robertson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Solomon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Solomon advances to half guard.
Solomon controlling the action here.
Robertson is pressing down on Solomon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Solomon stopping the sweep attempt from Robertson.
Solomon advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Solomon (15) vs (9) Robertson
Solomon moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Solomon wants to control but Robertson is keeping him busy.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Robertson is trying to get back to half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Solomon is looking to take a break and control but Robertson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Robertson is looking to regain half guard here but Solomon keeps moving and retains side control.
Solomon slows the pace down.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Solomon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Robertson is trying to work for a sweep but Solomon has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Solomon (17) vs (9) Robertson
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robertson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Solomon takes the fight on points by 17 to 9.
Zekariays Solomon bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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