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SSG 227 Hall vs Bar 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 1 losses; Walon Green! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 8 losses; Odaishah Yasalmibaal!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Bruno Lombardi and David Schapiro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Green shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Green gets caught napping as Yasalmibaal dives in and scores a takedown. Green manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Green (0) vs (2) Yasalmibaal
Yasalmibaal must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Yasalmibaal trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yasalmibaal preventing the sweep.
Green is working hard here to advance position.
Yasalmibaal's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Green working a defensive guard here.
Green looking for a sweep. Not yet Green, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green is trying to control the position but Yasalmibaal postures up.
Green looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yasalmibaal looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yasalmibaal stopping the sweep attempt from Green.
Yasalmibaal looking to pass the guard.
Yasalmibaal being controlled here momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green controls Yasalmibaal momentarily but Yasalmibaal frees himself.
Yasalmibaal won't allow Green to sweep him here.
Green is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yasalmibaal's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Green trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green working a defensive guard but Yasalmibaal passes into half guard.
Green tries to get to full guard but Yasalmibaal has control of the leg.
Yasalmibaal keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Green moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Green controlling Yasalmibaal's posture.
Green lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Green (2) vs (2) Yasalmibaal
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green wants to control from the top but Yasalmibaal keeps moving.
Yasalmibaal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Green defends well.
Yasalmibaal keeping full guard, as Green tries to pass.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Yasalmibaal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Green trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Green is pushing down on Yasalmibaal's leg trying to pass to half guard. Yasalmibaal is fighting to maintain full guard but Green has managed to sneak the leg through.
Green is looking to advance position but Yasalmibaal won't allow it.
Green moves into full mount! Yasalmibaal won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Green (5) vs (2) Yasalmibaal
Green looking to control and managing it successfully.
Green trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Green controlling the pace for now.
Yasalmibaal wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Green (8) vs (2) Yasalmibaal
Yasalmibaal rolls, trying to escape but Green keeps control of the position.
Green is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Yasalmibaal is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Green tries to get the hooks in deep but Yasalmibaal pushed the leg off.
You can see the frustration on Yasalmibaal's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Yasalmibaal looking very determined here, making life difficult for Green.
Green just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Green trying to control.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Green controlling the positon.
Yasalmibaal breaks Green's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Green (8) vs (4) Yasalmibaal
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Green tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yasalmibaal showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Green is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Green keeping full guard, as Yasalmibaal tries to pass.
Yasalmibaal sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Yasalmibaal trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.
Green wants to sweep here but Yasalmibaal controlling him for the moment.
Yasalmibaal is pushing down on Green's leg trying to pass to half guard. Green is fighting to maintain full guard but Yasalmibaal has managed to sneak the leg through.
Green tries to roll over but Yasalmibaal keeps him under control.
Yasalmibaal wants to work for an arm triangle but Green is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Yasalmibaal trying to mount his opponent but Green defends it.
Green keeping control of the position.
Green wants to control but Yasalmibaal is keeping busy.
Green is trying to get back to full guard.
Yasalmibaal is thwarting Green's attempts to control the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Green moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Green is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Green keeping moving, preventing Yasalmibaal from controlling successfully.
Green is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Green (10) vs (4) Yasalmibaal
Green controlling the action here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Green is trying to control. Yasalmibaal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Yasalmibaal is pressing down on Green's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Yasalmibaal is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Green is aware though and is defending well.
Green tries to free his leg and advance position but Yasalmibaal is retaining full guard.
Yasalmibaal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Green defends well.
Green looking to pass the guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Yasalmibaal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Green defends well.
Yasalmibaal being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yasalmibaal has his foot on Green's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Green works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Green takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
A relieved looking Walon Green thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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