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TWGC 39 (265lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Miguel Torres! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 8 losses; Roddy Banner!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Russell Pearce and John Roberts.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Banner is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Torres's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Torres (0) vs (2) Banner
Banner is looking to take a break and control but Torres is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Banner trying to mount his opponent but Torres defends it.
Torres has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Torres tries to get to full guard but Banner has control of the leg.
Banner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Torres keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner trying to mount his opponent but Torres defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres is not content to let Banner control the position.
Banner prevents Torres from improving his position.
Banner trying to control from half guard but Torres is working away.
Banner is pressing down on Torres's thigh, looking to free his foot. Torres is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banner keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres is staying active underneath Banner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Banner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Torres trying to control here.
Torres is positioning himself well to prevent Banner advancing to mount.
Banner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Torres does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Banner wants to advance to full mount but Torres doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Banner tries to free his leg and advance position but Torres is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner trying to move into half guard but instead Torres has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Torres (2) vs (2) Banner
Banner has Torres pulled in close to control his posture.
Torres won't allow Banner to sweep him here.
Banner has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Torres is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Banner. Score +3 for passing guard: Torres (5) vs (2) Banner
Banner is trying to get back to half guard.
Torres tries to move into full mount but can't pass Banner's legs.
We've been informed that Banner has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banner is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Torres off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Torres (5) vs (6) Banner
Banner is not going to allow Torres to sit and survive in this position.
Will Banner go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Banner is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Torres has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Banner tries to keep control of the position but Torres is staying busy.
Banner looking to break Torres's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Torres remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Banner will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Banner controlling from the back.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Banner tightening his grip on Torres, looking for the choke.
Torres prevents Banner from getting a body triangle.
Banner is looking for the choke from the back position but Torres is controlling his hands well.
Will Banner go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Banner is trying to control but Torres is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Banner with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Banner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Torres is looking to escape.
Banner fails to move to back control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Torres tries to hold on but Banner postures up.
Banner looking to secure an arm triangle but Torres defends it well.
Banner looking to take Torres's back but Torres rolls and after a scramble, Torres ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Torres to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Torres (7) vs (6) Banner
Banner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Torres is one step ahead there.
Banner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Torres can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Torres won't allow Banner to sweep him here.
Torres advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Torres (10) vs (6) Banner
Torres tries to advance to mount but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Banner is looking to reverse the position.
Banner gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Banner is looking to improve his position.
Torres content to control rather than advance.
Banner trying to control but Torres postures up.
Torres passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Banner! Score +3 for passing guard: Torres (13) vs (6) Banner
Banner keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Banner sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Torres takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Torres prevents Banner from improving his position.
Torres stalling.
Banner works his way to full guard. Good work.
Banner is controlling Torres's posture.
Banner wants to control the position but Torres says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Torres controlling the pace.
Banner is looking to control Torres's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Banner avoid being mounted?
Banner wants to improve his position but Torres is controlling well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Torres is pressing down on Banner's thigh, looking to free his foot. Banner is holding on for now.
Banner works his way to full guard. Good work.
Banner looking for a sweep. Not yet Banner, not yet.
Banner working a defensive guard but Torres manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Torres (16) vs (6) Banner
Banner is trying to get back to half guard.
Banner is trying to escape the position but Torres is controlling the position.
Banner is looking for a sweep.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Banner keeps trying to improve his position.
Banner sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Torres prevents Banner from improving his position.
Banner has his hands clasped together around Torres's back. He's all about the action.
Torres content to control rather than advance.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Banner tries to roll over but Torres keeps him under control.
Banner is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Torres's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Torres's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Torres (16) vs (10) Banner
Banner is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Torres has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Banner is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Torres has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Banner working for the choke.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Torres tries to escape but Banner has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Banner tries to keep control of the position but Torres is staying busy.
Torres tries to escape the position.
Banner is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Torres defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Torres can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banner is persistently looking for the submission but Torres is defending it well.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
And that's the end of the fight!
Torres takes the fight on points by 16 to 10.
Miguel Torres thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Roddy Banner was interviewed post fight and said 'Watch your back! I am coming for you..'. |
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