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Pitbull XIV 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Troy Savage! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Cazic Thule!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Chad Campbell and John Kavanagh.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Thule feints and as Savage raises his hands in defense, Thule changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Savage (0) vs (2) Thule
Thule controlling from the top position.
Thule pushing down on Savage's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Thule is thwarting Savage's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thule is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Savage doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Thule.
Savage is looking to control Thule's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Savage avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage works his way to full guard. Good work.
Thule controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Thule drops back, looking for a kneebar! Savage looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Savage looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Savage! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Savage (4) vs (2) Thule
Thule is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Savage tries for a kimura but Thule is defending well.
Savage has knee on belly momentarily but Thule bucks him off and regains half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thule is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thule wants to improve his position but Savage is controlling well.
Thule is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Savage pulls his head out easily.
Savage looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Savage tries to pass to full mount but Thule defends it.
Thule desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Thule is continuing to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thule does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Thule is trying to control but can't.
Thule is looking for a sweep. Savage is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thule is defending against the submission attempts here by Savage.
Thule is trying to control but can't.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Thule keeping hold of Savage's head, controlling as best he can.
Savage not doing much here.
Thule is looking to improve his position.
Savage content to control rather than advance.
Savage trying to pass the guard but Thule defending well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Thule looking for submissions off his back.
Savage seems to be working for a kimura but Thule defends the submission attempt.
Savage is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Thule is trying to get back to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Thule trying to control here.
Thule looking for submissions off his back.
Thule wants to get back to full guard.
Thule trying to control here.
Savage is taking a breather. Thule says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Savage is looking to take a break and control but Thule is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Savage seems to be looking for submissions.
Savage is working for a kimura but Thule is defending it quite comfortably.
Savage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thule keeps working.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Thule is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Savage pulls his head out easily.
Savage tries to pass the half guard into mount. Thule knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Savage seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Thule is looking to improve his position.
Savage tries to pass the half guard into mount. Thule knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Savage is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are battling for position here. Thule manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Savage stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thule swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Savage controls from within his opponent's guard.
Thule wants to control the position but Savage says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Savage sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Savage has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Savage (7) vs (2) Thule
Thule is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Thule keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thule tries to control Savage's body but Savage pushes him off. Thule squirms to his side and now Savage has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Savage (10) vs (2) Thule
Savage struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Savage is hanging on to Thule's back as he tries to escape.
Thule prevents Savage from getting a body triangle.
You can see the frustration on Thule's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Thule preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Savage.
Savage is controlling the position but Thule somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Thule is refusing to be controlled, as Savage sits in half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Thule wants to improve his position but Savage is controlling well.
Savage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thule keeps working.
Savage takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Thule won't allow Savage to pass to mount.
Thule looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thule is trying to control but can't.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Thule wants to improve his position but Savage is controlling well.
Thule trying to control from the bottom.
Savage trying to control from Thule's half guard. Thule has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Savage wants to control from the top but Thule keeps moving.
Thule is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thule keeping full guard, as Savage tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Savage takes the fight on points by 10 to 2. |
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