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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 8 wins and 5 losses; Tobias Bergman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Rick Richardson!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Franklyn Lucas and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bergman gets tackled into the cage by Richardson. Richardson maintains the clinch.
Richardson pulls guard.
Bergman trying to control the position from guard on top but Richardson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bergman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bergman tries to free his leg and advance position but Richardson is retaining full guard.
Bergman wants to control from the top but Richardson keeps moving.
Richardson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bergman looking to pass the guard.
Bergman passes Richardson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergman is pressing down on Richardson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Richardson is holding on for now.
Bergman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bergman is trying to control the action in half guard but Richardson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bergman wants to free his trapped foot but Richardson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bergman is looking for a kimura but Richardson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bergman to get the leverage.
Bergman works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bergman (3) vs (0) Richardson
Bergman goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Richardson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bergman's guard! Nice work there by Richardson! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bergman (3) vs (2) Richardson
Bergman keeping moving, preventing Richardson from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richardson stays in close to Bergman's body and controls the position.
Bergman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bergman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Richardson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Richardson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bergman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bergman is looking for a triangle but Richardson pushes his legs off easily.
Richardson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bergman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Richardson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Richardson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Richardson won't allow Bergman to sweep him here.
Bergman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Richardson passes into half guard.
Bergman looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bergman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Richardson is working away from the top position though.
Bergman wants to improve his position but Richardson is controlling well.
Well, if Richardson 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bergman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Richardson wants to pass the guard but Bergman is keeping the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bergman trying to control the position.
Bergman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Richardson passes Bergman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bergman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Richardson advances to half guard.
Bergman actively working from the bottom here.
Richardson works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bergman (3) vs (5) Richardson
Bergman sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bergman actively working from the bottom here.
Bergman is trying to get back to full guard.
Bergman is working hard here to advance position.
Bergman holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Bergman is trying to control but can't.
Bergman wants to control the action here but instead Richardson manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bergman (3) vs (8) Richardson
Bergman tries to reverse the position but Richardson maintains control.
Bergman wants to control but Richardson is having none of it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bergman regains half guard.
Bergman gets back to full guard.
Bergman working for submissions but it's allowed Richardson to get to half guard.
Bergman is looking for a sweep. Richardson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bergman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Richardson works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bergman (3) vs (11) Richardson
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Richardson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bergman is trying desperately to improve position.
Bergman stops Richardson from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Bergman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Richardson tries to push Bergman's head away but Bergman is holding on tight.
Richardson takes Bergman's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Bergman is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Bergman (3) vs (14) Richardson
Richardson keeps control of the position as Bergman tries to break free.
Richardson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Bergman doesn't escape.
I really don't envy Bergman right now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Richardson.
You can see the frustration on Bergman's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Bergman is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Richardson.
Richardson trying to control.
Richardson biding his time, controlling Bergman.
Richardson not allowing Bergman to control his hands.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bergman wants to escape the position.
Richardson is trying to stick to Bergman's back but Bergman is turning into Richardson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Richardson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bergman. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bergman (5) vs (14) Richardson
Richardson can't keep his opponent in guard - Bergman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bergman looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bergman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Richardson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bergman is working for a submission of some sort.
Bergman trying to control from half guard but Richardson is working away.
Richardson is defending against the submission attempts here by Bergman.
Richardson is not content to let Bergman control the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bergman looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Richardson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bergman tries to free his leg and advance position but Richardson is retaining full guard.
Bergman trying to control but Richardson is working from the bottom.
Bergman is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Richardson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Richardson has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bergman (5) vs (16) Richardson
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Bergman wants to sweep here but Richardson controlling him for the moment.
Richardson wants to control from the top but Bergman keeps moving.
Bergman is adopting a defensive guard.
Richardson wants to control from the top but Bergman keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bergman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richardson wins on points by 16 to 5.
Rick Richardson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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