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SSG 278 Pushkin 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 London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Marcus Vellitis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Arctium Zofewa!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Zofewa instigates a clinch.
Zofewa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vellitis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Zofewa is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vellitis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Zofewa has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vellitis after a bit of a struggle.
Marcus Vellitis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arctium Zofewa.
Zofewa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vellitis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vellitis looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Zofewa! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Vellitis (4) vs (0) Zofewa
Zofewa tries to improve position but can't.
Zofewa keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zofewa gets back to half guard.
Zofewa is looking to improve his position.
Vellitis controlling the action here.
Zofewa gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vellitis showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Zofewa wants to sweep here but Vellitis controlling him for the moment.
Zofewa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vellitis is aware though and is defending well.
Vellitis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Vellitis is looking to advance position but Zofewa has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vellitis (4) vs (4) Zofewa
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zofewa avoids the attempt from Vellitis to control.
Vellitis is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vellitis 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: Vellitis (6) vs (4) Zofewa
Zofewa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zofewa might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Vellitis haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Zofewa looking for a guillotine here but Vellitis defends easily.
Zofewa wants to improve his position but instead Vellitis has moved into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vellitis controlling the action here.
Vellitis seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Zofewa for as long as he can get away with.
Zofewa is looking to improve his position.
Vellitis is looking for a kimura but Zofewa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vellitis to get the leverage.
Zofewa is controlling Vellitis's trapped leg to prevent Vellitis from advancing to side control.
Vellitis sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zofewa is looking for a sweep. Vellitis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zofewa trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vellitis (9) vs (4) Zofewa
Vellitis controlling his opponent.
Vellitis wants to take his opponent's back but Zofewa doesn't allow it.
Zofewa wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Vellitis (12) vs (4) Zofewa
Vellitis looking to break Zofewa's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Zofewa remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Vellitis will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Zofewa can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zofewa is trying to defend against the choke here but Vellitis has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Vellitis Tightens the hold and Zofewa taps out furiously! Vellitis displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marcus Vellitis!
Marcus Vellitis thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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