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TWGC 37 (265+lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1 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 0 wins and 0 losses; Lucas Barbosa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Sanderlei Bitetti!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Barbosa takes the fight into the clinch.
Barbosa is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bitetti is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Barbosa to the mat. Barbosa regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barbosa (0) vs (2) Bitetti
Barbosa pulls Bitetti in close to his closed guard and prevents Bitetti from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bitetti is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bitetti is continuing to stall.
Barbosa wants to sweep but no luck.
Bitetti showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa wants to sweep but no luck.
Barbosa being controlled here, momentarily.
Let's hope that Bitetti has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barbosa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bitetti doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bitetti manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Barbosa working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bitetti has passed into half guard!
Bitetti content to control rather than advance.
Bitetti looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa is trying to get back to full guard.
Bitetti controlling the pace.
Bitetti tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barbosa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Barbosa trying to control here.
Barbosa is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa controlling the position well.
Barbosa is trying to control Bitetti's posture. Bitetti takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Barbosa! Bitetti is rotating here... this could be the end... Barbosa is out! Bitetti has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sanderlei Bitetti!
Our winner, Sanderlei Bitetti, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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