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SSG 259 Chai vs Maximus 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Declan Robinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Alex Pereira!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Roberts and David Schapiro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pereira as he avoids it easily.
Robinson shoots in looking for a takedown but Pereira manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Robinson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pereira closes the distance and clinches.
We've been hearing reports that Robinson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Robinson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pereira gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Declan Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robinson can't get the takedown.
Pereira successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Pereira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson is posturing up here but Pereira has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Robinson tries to roll out but it's too tight and Robinson has to tap! Slick submission there by Pereira!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alex Pereira! |
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