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SSG 180 Philbert vs Gaul 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; Pedro Bonzela Franco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Ragnar Lothbrok!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bonzela Franco stuffs the takedown attempt from Lothbrok. Lothbrok gets slowly back to his feet.
Lothbrok bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bonzela Franco (0) vs (4) Lothbrok
Lothbrok wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bonzela Franco, who protects the arm well.
Lothbrok swings around for an armbar but Bonzela Franco sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lothbrok's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bonzela Franco (2) vs (4) Lothbrok
Lothbrok looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bonzela Franco passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lothbrok looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lothbrok won't allow Bonzela Franco to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lothbrok looking for submissions off his back.
Bonzela Franco is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lothbrok has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bonzela Franco wants to advance to full mount but Lothbrok doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Lothbrok escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bonzela Franco gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bonzela Franco passes Lothbrok's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lothbrok is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bonzela Franco pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonzela Franco controlling the action here.
Bonzela Franco looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lothbrok actively working from the bottom here.
Bonzela Franco is trying to control. Lothbrok wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lothbrok looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Bonzela Franco 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.
Lothbrok looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrok actively working from the bottom here.
Lothbrok looking for submissions off his back.
Bonzela Franco is working for a submission of some sort.
Bonzela Franco is trying to control. Lothbrok wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bonzela Franco works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bonzela Franco (5) vs (4) Lothbrok
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrok is looking to get to half guard.
Lothbrok regains half guard.
Lothbrok is defending against the submission attempts here by Bonzela Franco.
Bonzela Franco is just content to waste time from the top position. Lothbrok takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bonzela Franco passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Bonzela Franco (8) vs (4) Lothbrok
Lothbrok gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrok looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lothbrok is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bonzela Franco pulls his head out easily.
Bonzela Franco trying to control the action but Lothbrok is working from the bottom.
Bonzela Franco wants to pass to mount but Lothbrok is defending the position.
Lothbrok is looking for a sweep. Bonzela Franco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrok is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bonzela Franco pulls his head out easily.
Bonzela Franco works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bonzela Franco (11) vs (4) Lothbrok
Bonzela Franco looking for a guillotine from mount but Lothbrok is having none of it.
Bonzela Franco looking to control but Lothbrok is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lothbrok tries to reverse the position but Bonzela Franco maintains control.
Lothbrok is still trying to improve position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrok 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.
Bonzela Franco tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lothbrok knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lothbrok is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bonzela Franco pulls his head out easily.
Bonzela Franco stalling away here and it's allowed Lothbrok to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Bonzela Franco forces his way into half guard.
Bonzela Franco is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lothbrok looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lothbrok is refusing to be controlled, as Bonzela Franco sits in half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bonzela Franco is working for a kimura but Lothbrok is defending it quite comfortably.
Bonzela Franco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lothbrok keeps working.
Lothbrok looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bonzela Franco is trying to control. Lothbrok wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bonzela Franco is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrok looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lothbrok looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lothbrok actively working from the bottom here.
Lothbrok is looking for a sweep. Bonzela Franco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lothbrok is defending against the submission attempts here by Bonzela Franco.
Bonzela Franco trying to pass the guard but Lothbrok defending well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrok looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bonzela Franco is looking for a kimura here.
Bonzela Franco trying to pass the guard but Lothbrok defending well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrok looking for subs from the bottom but Bonzela Franco mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Bonzela Franco (14) vs (4) Lothbrok
Lothbrok is looking to improve his position but Bonzela Franco isn't that keen on the idea.
Bonzela Franco wants to take his opponent's back but Lothbrok doesn't allow it.
Lothbrok defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bonzela Franco.
Lothbrok 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.
Bonzela Franco is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lothbrok looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bonzela Franco is looking to stall here but Lothbrok recovers full guard.
Bonzela Franco got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lothbrok has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bonzela Franco has managed to get both his arms back between Lothbrok's legs - danger averted.
Bonzela Franco is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bonzela Franco trying to control the position from guard on top but Lothbrok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lothbrok working for submissions but it's allowed Bonzela Franco to get to half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bonzela Franco wants to control but Lothbrok is keeping him busy.
Lothbrok looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lothbrok actively working from the bottom here.
Bonzela Franco seems to be looking for submissions.
Lothbrok is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bonzela Franco pulls his head out easily.
Bonzela Franco wants to pass to mount but Lothbrok is defending the position.
Bonzela Franco seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lothbrok does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Bonzela Franco takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bonzela Franco is trying to control. Lothbrok wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lothbrok regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lothbrok escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bonzela Franco gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bonzela Franco trying to control but Lothbrok is working from the bottom.
Bonzela Franco wants to pass the guard but Lothbrok is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bonzela Franco wants to control from the top but Lothbrok keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bonzela Franco takes the fight on points by 14 to 4. |
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