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SSG 215 Banner vs Doe 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Paulie Soprano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Lo Hi!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Soprano gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Soprano (0) vs (2) Hi
Hi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Soprano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hi has managed to get both his arms back between Soprano's legs - danger averted.
Soprano keeping moving, preventing Hi from controlling successfully.
Soprano working for a triangle but Hi defends it easily.
Soprano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hi defends well.
Soprano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Soprano will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hi looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soprano working for a triangle but Hi defends it easily.
Hi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soprano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Soprano keeping moving, preventing Hi from controlling successfully.
Soprano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hi trying to control but Soprano is working from the bottom.
Soprano keeping full guard, as Hi tries to pass.
Soprano throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Soprano has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hi wants to control from the top but Soprano keeps moving.
Soprano working for a triangle but Hi defends it easily.
Soprano has his foot on Hi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hi works his way back into a safe position though.
Soprano looking for a guillotine here but Hi defends easily.
Soprano can't keep his opponent in guard - Hi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hi seems to be working for a kimura but Soprano defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soprano moves into full guard.
Hi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soprano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hi slips nicely into half guard.
Soprano wants to get back to full guard.
Hi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Soprano has managed to free his arm - good work.
Soprano actively working from the bottom here.
Hi seems to be looking for submissions.
Hi is working for a kimura here but Soprano manages to reverse the position and he's now in Hi's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soprano (2) vs (2) Hi
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soprano wants to control from the top but Hi keeps moving.
Soprano wants to pass the guard but Hi is keeping the position.
Hi wants to sweep but no luck.
Soprano pushing down on Hi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hi is not content to let Soprano control the position.
Soprano in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Hi tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Soprano!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paulie Soprano!
Lo Hi spoke after the fight, saying 'So long, and thanks for all the fish!'. |
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