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SSG 252 Kersikov vs McCain 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 0 wins and 0 losses; Alex Pereira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Declan Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Pereira gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Robinson tries to pull guard but Pereira holds him up against the cage and eventually Robinson drops back down to his feet.
Pereira gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pereira (2) vs (0) Robinson
Pereira could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Robinson trying to control here.
Robinson is looking to improve his position.
Pereira is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Robinson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pereira is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Robinson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pereira.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
Pereira sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Robinson controlling the position.
Robinson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pereira (2) vs (2) Robinson
Pereira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pereira looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Robinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pereira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson keeps trying to improve his position.
Pereira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Robinson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pereira looking for a guillotine here but Robinson defends easily.
Robinson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pereira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pereira is working hard here to advance position.
Pereira has an active guard here but Robinson has managed to pass into half guard.
Robinson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Robinson is looking to take a break and control but Pereira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pereira is defending against the submission attempts here by Robinson.
We've been informed that Robinson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pereira tries to get to full guard but Robinson has control of the leg.
Pereira trying to control but Robinson postures up.
Robinson is looking to take a break and control but Pereira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pereira gets full guard.
Pereira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Robinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pereira is keeping the position for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pereira keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Pereira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Robinson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pereira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pereira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Robinson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Pereira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Robinson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Pereira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pereira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Robinson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pereira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pereira has his foot on Robinson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Robinson works his way back into a safe position though.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Pereira keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pereira can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Robinson controls the pace.
Pereira is looking for a triangle but Robinson pushes his legs off easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pereira throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Robinson escapes and throws Pereira's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pereira (2) vs (5) Robinson
Robinson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pereira is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pereira trying his best to control but Robinson has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Pereira (2) vs (7) Robinson
Robinson wants to finish this one by submission but Pereira is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Robinson.
Pereira wants to control but Robinson is having none of it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pereira can't escape the position.
Pereira wants to control but Robinson is having none of it.
Robinson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Robinson tries to control but Pereira wriggling away.
Pereira tries to lock up and control but Robinson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Robinson fails to move to back control.
Pereira can't escape the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Robinson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Pereira has worked his arm free - good work by Pereira!
Robinson working away.
Pereira looking for a sweep but Robinson has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pereira (2) vs (9) Robinson
Robinson is trying to take his opponent's back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson trying to control but Pereira is having none of it.
Pereira tries to improve his position but instead Robinson has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Pereira (2) vs (12) Robinson
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pereira has hold of Robinson's leg, trying to break free but it's let Robinson lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Pereira is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Robinson throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Declan Robinson! |
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