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Pitbull X 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 22 losses; Bráulio Etxeberria! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Hero Complex!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Dean Styles and Reed Andrews.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Complex shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Etxeberria sprawls well. Etxeberria wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Complex gets slowly back to his feet.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Complex enables Etxeberria to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Complex manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Etxeberria (2) vs (0) Complex
Complex wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Complex keeping full guard, as Etxeberria tries to pass.
Etxeberria 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Etxeberria trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Etxeberria slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Etxeberria slips nicely into half guard.
Complex keeping hold of Etxeberria's head, controlling as best he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Etxeberria controlling the pace.
Etxeberria's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Etxeberria prevents Complex from improving his position.
Etxeberria controlling the action here.
Further stalling from Etxeberria.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've been hearing that Etxeberria has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Etxeberria is looking to advance position but Complex won't allow it.
Etxeberria takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Etxeberria prevents Complex from improving his position.
Well, if Etxeberria 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.
Etxeberria is looking for a kimura here.
Complex is trying to get back to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Etxeberria trying to control the pace.
Etxeberria tries to pass to full mount but Complex defends it.
Etxeberria works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Etxeberria (5) vs (0) Complex
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Etxeberria tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Etxeberria has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Complex is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Complex keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Etxeberria controlling the pace for now.
Etxeberria fails to take his opponent's back.
Etxeberria looking to control and managing it successfully.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Etxeberria.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Complex is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Etxeberria sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Complex is controlling an arm, preventing Etxeberria from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Etxeberria controlling the pace for now.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Complex is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Complex is looking to improve his position but Etxeberria isn't that keen on the idea.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Complex keeps trying to improve his position.
Complex wants to control but Etxeberria is having none of it.
Etxeberria looking to control and managing it successfully.
Complex is trying to reverse the position but instead Etxeberria has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Etxeberria (8) vs (0) Complex
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Etxeberria is hanging on to Complex's back as he tries to escape.
Complex is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Etxeberria.
Etxeberria patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Complex turns into Etxeberria and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Etxeberria (8) vs (2) Complex
Etxeberria pulls Complex in close to prevent any damage.
Complex slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Etxeberria is pulling down on Complex's head. It's preventing any offense from Complex, at least for the moment.
My spies in Freddy\'s Grappling Institute inform me that Complex has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Complex controlling from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Etxeberria takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Bráulio Etxeberria decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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