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Pitbull XLII 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 7 wins and 11 losses; Zekariays Solomon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Devin Ecker!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Bruno Lombardi and John Kavanagh.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ecker darts in and clinches Solomon up against the cage.
Solomon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ecker pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ecker tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ecker has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Solomon uses from the top position.
Ecker 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.
Ecker working for a triangle but Solomon defends it easily.
Ecker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Solomon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ecker looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Solomon puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Solomon prevents Ecker from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ecker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Solomon pulls his head out easily.
Solomon works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Solomon (3) vs (0) Ecker
Ecker tries to reverse the position but Solomon maintains control.
Solomon controlling the position easily from mount.
Ecker is working to get back to half guard.
Ecker wants to hold on but Solomon pushes him away.
Ecker is looking to improve his position but Solomon isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ecker tries to hold on but Solomon pushes him away.
Ecker sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Solomon content to control rather than advance.
Solomon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ecker for as long as he can get away with.
Ecker is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ecker is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Solomon moves into full mount! Ecker won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Solomon (6) vs (0) Ecker
Ecker keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Solomon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ecker is looking to get to half guard.
Solomon controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ecker is trying to reverse the position but instead Solomon has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Solomon (9) vs (0) Ecker
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
I really don't envy Ecker right now.
Solomon controlling the position well here. Ecker rolled but Solomon kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Ecker wants to escape the position.
Solomon controls the action.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Solomon has the hooks in. Ecker is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Solomon trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Ecker trying to control the hands but Solomon won't let him.
Ecker prevents Solomon from getting a body triangle.
Solomon has the hooks in. Ecker is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ecker is still trying to improve position.
Ecker keeps trying to improve his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Solomon controls the position.
Ecker tries to roll but Solomon sticks to his back.
Ecker looking very determined here, making life difficult for Solomon.
Solomon biding his time, controlling Ecker.
Solomon wants to control but Ecker is keeping busy.
Ecker tries to break free.
Ecker rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Ecker wants to improve his position but Solomon is controlling well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ecker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ecker.
Solomon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Solomon passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Solomon (12) vs (0) Ecker
A lull in the action here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Solomon advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Solomon (14) vs (0) Ecker
Ecker slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Solomon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ecker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Solomon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ecker is looking to control Solomon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ecker avoid being mounted?
Ecker is pressing down on Solomon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Solomon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ecker has Solomon pulled in close to control his posture.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ecker wants to improve his position but instead Solomon has moved into half guard.
Ecker trying to control here.
Well, if Solomon is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Ecker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Solomon controlling the action here.
Solomon works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Solomon (17) vs (0) Ecker
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ecker tries to control Solomon's body but Solomon pushes him off. Ecker squirms to his side and now Solomon has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Solomon (20) vs (0) Ecker
Ecker wants to escape the position.
Solomon controlling from the back.
Will Solomon go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Solomon just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Solomon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Ecker's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ecker defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Solomon's arms.
Ecker tries to escape the position.
Solomon trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Ecker tries to escape but Solomon has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Solomon is looking for the choke from the back position but Ecker is controlling his hands well.
Solomon keeps control of the position easily here as Ecker tries to buck him off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solomon is hanging on to Ecker's back as he tries to escape.
Solomon is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ecker rolls, trying to escape but Solomon keeps control of the position.
Solomon biding his time, controlling Ecker.
Solomon tries to keep control of the position but Ecker is staying busy.
Ecker tries to escape the position.
Ecker looks winded!
Solomon is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ecker is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Ecker tries to escape but Solomon has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Solomon working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Solomon controlling from the back.
Solomon looking for the RNC.
And that's the end of the fight!
Solomon takes the fight on points by 20 to 0.
Zekariays Solomon bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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