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Pitbull XII 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Devin Ecker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 22 losses; Bráulio Etxeberria!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Columbo Gatti and David Schapiro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ecker drives through and clinches with Etxeberria against the cage.
Ecker is trying to drag Etxeberria to the mat but Etxeberria just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ecker has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Etxeberria avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ecker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devin Ecker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Etxeberria lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ecker (0) vs (2) Etxeberria
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.
Ecker working a defensive guard but Etxeberria passes into half guard.
Etxeberria content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Etxeberria trying to mount his opponent but Ecker defends it.
My spies in Alpha Brasil inform me that Etxeberria has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ecker tries to roll over but Etxeberria keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ecker manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Etxeberria is stalling in the full guard.
Ecker has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ecker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ecker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ecker is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Etxeberria slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Etxeberria's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
It looks like Etxeberria might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Etxeberria stands and throws Ecker's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ecker (0) vs (5) Etxeberria
The referee asks Etxeberria politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Etxeberria prefers to stall for the moment though.
Etxeberria advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ecker (0) vs (7) Etxeberria
Ecker is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ecker is squirming around, avoiding Etxeberria's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ecker keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Etxeberria working for a guillotine from mount but Ecker is in no mood to give up.
Etxeberria can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ecker is looking to escape.
Ecker is working to get back to half guard.
Etxeberria controlling his opponent.
Ecker is desperately trying to improve his position but Etxeberria has a good base and remains in mount.
Etxeberria controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ecker is controlling an arm, preventing Etxeberria from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Ecker is looking to get to half guard.
Ecker is working hard here to advance position.
Ecker prevents Etxeberria from taking his back.
Etxeberria controlling the position easily from mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ecker working to try and regain half guard.
Ecker tries to improve his position but instead Etxeberria has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ecker (0) vs (10) Etxeberria
Etxeberria has good solid back control here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ecker wants to escape the position.
Etxeberria doesn't have the hooks in and Ecker manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ecker (2) vs (10) Etxeberria
Ecker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Etxeberria controls Ecker momentarily but Ecker frees himself.
Ecker drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Etxeberria manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ecker has Etxeberria in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ecker (2) vs (12) Etxeberria
Ecker is looking to sweep but instead, Etxeberria has passed into half guard.
Etxeberria trying to pass the guard but Ecker defending well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ecker trying to control here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ecker wants to improve his position but Etxeberria is controlling well.
Etxeberria moves into full mount! Ecker won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Ecker (2) vs (15) Etxeberria
Ecker is trying to escape the mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Etxeberria looking to control and managing it successfully.
Etxeberria tries to control but Ecker wriggling away.
Ecker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Etxeberria tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Etxeberria throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Ecker has his hands clasped together but Etxeberria breaks the hold and Ecker is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Etxeberria!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bráulio Etxeberria!
A relieved looking Bráulio Etxeberria thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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