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Pitbull XXXIX 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Colby Taylor! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 10 losses; Zekariays Solomon!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Franklyn Lucas and Joseph Jones.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Taylor has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Solomon regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Taylor (2) vs (0) Solomon
Solomon looking for a sweep. Not yet Solomon, not yet.
Solomon keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Solomon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Taylor is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Solomon holds on and takes a little breather.
Solomon is trying to control the position but Taylor postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solomon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Taylor showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Solomon controlling Taylor's posture.
Solomon wants to sweep here but Taylor controlling him for the moment.
Taylor is stalling in the full guard.
Solomon trying to keep a closed guard but Taylor is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Solomon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Solomon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Taylor trying to control but Solomon is working from the bottom.
Solomon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solomon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Solomon is controlling Taylor's posture.
Solomon working a defensive guard here.
Solomon looking for a sweep. Not yet Solomon, not yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Solomon is trying to hold Taylor in close to prevent damage but Taylor has managed to pass into half guard.
Taylor wants to pass the guard but Solomon is defending well.
Solomon is trying to get back to full guard.
Taylor wants to pass the guard but Solomon is defending well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Solomon is looking to improve his position.
Solomon manages to get to full guard.
Solomon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Taylor slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Solomon wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Taylor is now in half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Solomon moves into full guard.
Solomon keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Solomon working a defensive guard here.
Solomon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Taylor haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Solomon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taylor is one step ahead there.
Solomon keeps trying to improve his position.
Taylor trying to control but Solomon is working from the bottom.
Solomon wants to hit a sweep here but Taylor passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Solomon there! Score +3 for passing guard: Taylor (5) vs (0) Solomon
Solomon is looking to get to half guard.
Taylor looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is trying to take his opponent's back.
Taylor can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Solomon is looking to escape.
Solomon can't escape the position.
Solomon tries to lock up and control but Taylor gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Taylor content just to control the position here.
Solomon tries to reverse the position but Taylor maintains control.
Solomon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Solomon can't escape the position.
Taylor controlling the position easily from mount.
Solomon tries to hold on but Taylor pushes him away.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Solomon is squirming around, avoiding Taylor's attempts to control the action.
Solomon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Taylor wants to control the pace but Solomon is squirming around nicely.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Solomon is desperately trying to improve his position but Taylor has a good base and remains in mount.
Solomon is trying to reverse the position but instead Taylor has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Taylor (8) vs (0) Solomon
Taylor controls the action.
Solomon tries to break free.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
What can Solomon do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Solomon wants to escape the position.
Taylor is trying to stick to Solomon's back but Solomon is turning into Taylor. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Taylor's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Solomon. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Taylor (8) vs (2) Solomon
Taylor has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Solomon looking to pass the guard.
Solomon is still trying to improve position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Taylor pulls Solomon in close to prevent any damage.
Solomon is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Solomon is fighting to break Taylor's control of his arms but Taylor is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taylor takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
A victorious Colby Taylor thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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