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SSG 285 Hunt vs Berendas 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 5 wins and 1 losses; Fabio Vieira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Marcus Vellitis!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vieira wants to clinch up but Vellitis keeps it at a distance.
Vellitis looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vieira (0) vs (2) Vellitis
Vieira is trying to hold Vellitis in close to prevent damage but Vellitis has managed to pass into half guard.
Vieira tries to roll over but Vellitis keeps him under control.
Vieira is refusing to be controlled, as Vellitis sits in half guard.
Vieira is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vellitis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vieira does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vellitis trying to control the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vellitis wants to take a breather but Vieira is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vieira is looking for a sweep. Vellitis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vieira makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vieira.
Vellitis seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Vellitis postures up.
Vieira keeping moving, preventing Vellitis from controlling successfully.
Vellitis sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieira is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vellitis engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Vellitis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vieira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vellitis controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira is looking to sweep but instead, Vellitis has passed into half guard.
Vellitis wants to free his trapped foot but Vieira is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Vellitis trying to control the action but Vieira is working from the bottom.
Vieira is pressing down on Vellitis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vellitis passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Vieira (0) vs (5) Vellitis
Vieira is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vellitis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vieira keeps working.
Vellitis tries to move into full mount but can't pass Vieira's legs.
Vellitis taking a breather here.
Vieira wants to control but Vellitis postures up.
Vellitis is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Vieira's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vellitis's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Vellitis is looking to take a break and control but Vieira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vieira trying to remain calm as Vellitis controls from the top position.
Vellitis has hold of Vieira's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Vieira tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Vellitis cranks the arm and Vieira screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Vieira, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Marcus Vellitis!
An out of breath Marcus Vellitis thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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