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Pitbull XIX 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Ameen Robertson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Zekariays Solomon!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, David Schapiro and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Robertson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Robertson (2) vs (0) Solomon
Solomon trying to control but Robertson postures up.
Robertson passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Robertson (5) vs (0) Solomon
Robertson 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.
Solomon is looking to improve his position but Robertson isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solomon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Robertson has control of Solomon's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Solomon regains control of the situation pretty easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solomon working to try and regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solomon regains half guard.
Robertson prevents Solomon from improving his position.
Solomon keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Solomon is still trying to improve position.
Solomon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Solomon wants to get back to full guard.
Robertson tries to pass to full mount but Solomon defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Robertson (8) vs (0) Solomon
Solomon is working to get back to half guard.
Robertson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Solomon has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Solomon is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Solomon to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Solomon shrugs it off.
Robertson avoids the attempt from Solomon to control.
Robertson goes for an armbar but Solomon turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Solomon. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robertson (8) vs (2) Solomon
Solomon wants to control from the top but Robertson keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solomon passes Robertson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Robertson is not content to let Solomon control the position.
Solomon is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Robertson (8) vs (5) Solomon
Solomon seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Robertson is holding on tight.
Robertson tries to reverse the position but Solomon maintains control.
Solomon wants to control but Robertson has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Well, if Solomon is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Solomon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robertson keeps working.
Solomon is looking for a kimura here.
Robertson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Robertson works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Solomon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Robertson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Solomon looking to sit in guard and control but Robertson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robertson (10) vs (5) Solomon
Solomon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Robertson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Robertson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Robertson drops back looking for a leg! Solomon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Solomon manages to kick Robertson off! Robertson jumps back into Solomon's guard.
Robertson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Solomon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Solomon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Robertson is aware though and is defending well.
Robertson stands and throws Solomon's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Robertson (13) vs (5) Solomon
Solomon sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Robertson works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Robertson (16) vs (5) Solomon
Solomon can't escape the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Robertson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Solomon is surviving well by controlling Robertson's body position as best he can.
Solomon regains half guard.
Solomon gets full guard.
Robertson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Solomon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Solomon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Solomon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Robertson is one step ahead there.
Solomon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Robertson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Robertson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Robertson (19) vs (5) Solomon
Robertson has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Robertson (21) vs (5) Solomon
Solomon is looking to get to half guard.
Robertson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Solomon is looking to improve his position but Robertson isn't that keen on the idea.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Solomon bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robertson (21) vs (7) Solomon
Robertson wants to sweep but no luck.
Solomon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Robertson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Solomon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robertson (23) vs (7) Solomon
Solomon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Robertson is one step ahead there.
Solomon has an active guard here but Robertson has managed to pass into half guard.
Solomon is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Solomon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Robertson looking to pass the guard.
Robertson preventing the sweep.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Solomon is trying to keep Robertson in close.
Robertson preventing the sweep.
Solomon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Robertson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Robertson passes into half guard.
Robertson works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Robertson (26) vs (7) Solomon
Solomon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Robertson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Solomon is desperately trying to improve his position but Robertson has a good base and remains in mount.
Robertson has hold of Solomon's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Solomon manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Solomon bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robertson (26) vs (9) Solomon
Robertson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robertson (28) vs (9) Solomon
Robertson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Solomon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Robertson wants to pass the guard but Solomon is keeping the position.
Robertson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Solomon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Robertson has managed to get both his arms back between Solomon's legs - danger averted.
Robertson pushes down on Solomon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Robertson is pressing down on Solomon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Solomon is holding on for now.
Solomon is looking to get back to full guard here but Robertson has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Robertson (31) vs (9) Solomon
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robertson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robertson takes the fight on points by 31 to 9. |
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