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Pitbull XXXIII 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 12 losses; Alistair Ubereem! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Einar Kyrvänsyylä!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Steve Montenegro and Anthony Taglia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kyrvänsyylä moves into range and clinches up with Ubereem.
Kyrvänsyylä pulls guard effortlessly.
Ubereem got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kyrvänsyylä has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ubereem has managed to get both his arms back between Kyrvänsyylä's legs - danger averted.
Ubereem tries to free his leg and advance position but Kyrvänsyylä is retaining full guard.
Kyrvänsyylä working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ubereem doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ubereem manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kyrvänsyylä tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ubereem slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ubereem (3) vs (0) Kyrvänsyylä
Kyrvänsyylä tries to improve position but can't.
Ubereem wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kyrvänsyylä keeps working.
Kyrvänsyylä manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ubereem (3) vs (2) Kyrvänsyylä
Ubereem manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ubereem working for a triangle but Kyrvänsyylä defends it easily.
Ubereem looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyrvänsyylä stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ubereem swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ubereem can't keep his opponent in guard - Kyrvänsyylä advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kyrvänsyylä trying to pass the guard but Ubereem defending well.
Kyrvänsyylä is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ubereem (3) vs (5) Kyrvänsyylä
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyrvänsyylä is trying to take his opponent's back.
Kyrvänsyylä moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Ubereem (3) vs (8) Kyrvänsyylä
Well, with Kyrvänsyylä on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Ubereem is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Kyrvänsyylä is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ubereem has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kyrvänsyylä looking for the RNC.
Kyrvänsyylä keeps control of the position as Ubereem tries to break free.
Ubereem looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ubereem fending off the submission attempt from Kyrvänsyylä.
Kyrvänsyylä is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ubereem knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ubereem for a finish.
Kyrvänsyylä keeps control of the position as Ubereem tries to break free.
Ubereem showing good submission defense here.
Ubereem is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kyrvänsyylä looking for the choke but no joy.
Ubereem showing good submission defense here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ubereem tries to escape the position.
Kyrvänsyylä is looking for the choke from the back position but Ubereem is controlling his hands well.
Ubereem showing good submission defense here.
Kyrvänsyylä has the hooks in. Ubereem is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kyrvänsyylä looking to break Ubereem's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ubereem remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kyrvänsyylä will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Kyrvänsyylä is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ubereem has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Ubereem tries to roll but Kyrvänsyylä sticks to his back.
Kyrvänsyylä working for the choke.
Kyrvänsyylä is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Ubereem trying to control the action but Kyrvänsyylä just sinks the hooks in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ubereem tries to escape but Kyrvänsyylä has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ubereem is working hard here to advance position.
Ubereem is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kyrvänsyylä gets his way!
Ubereem is in bad spot here.
Kyrvänsyylä looking to break Ubereem's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ubereem remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kyrvänsyylä will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Ubereem tries to break free.
Kyrvänsyylä looking for the choke from the back.
Kyrvänsyylä is hanging on to Ubereem's back as he tries to escape.
Kyrvänsyylä tightening his grip on Ubereem, looking for the choke.
Kyrvänsyylä patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Kyrvänsyylä is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kyrvänsyylä has the hooks in. Ubereem is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kyrvänsyylä is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ubereem has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Ubereem is really stuck here.
Kyrvänsyylä looking to break Ubereem's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ubereem remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kyrvänsyylä will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Ubereem just trying to survive but Kyrvänsyylä is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Ubereem is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kyrvänsyylä gets his way!
Kyrvänsyylä has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Ubereem is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kyrvänsyylä gets his way!
Kyrvänsyylä controlling well, preventing Ubereem from escaping the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ubereem defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kyrvänsyylä's arms.
Ubereem is really stuck here.
Kyrvänsyylä tightening his grip on Ubereem, looking for the choke.
Kyrvänsyylä is not going to allow Ubereem to sit and survive in this position.
Kyrvänsyylä keeps control of the position as Ubereem tries to break free.
Ubereem defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kyrvänsyylä's arms.
Ubereem fending off the submission attempt from Kyrvänsyylä.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kyrvänsyylä tightening his grip on Ubereem, looking for the choke.
Kyrvänsyylä is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ubereem defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Kyrvänsyylä has got one arm under Ubereem's chin. This could be trouble... Ubereem trying to control the other hand but Kyrvänsyylä gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Ubereem has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Einar Kyrvänsyylä!
Einar Kyrvänsyylä decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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