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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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Jasper Leeuwenhoek! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 9 losses; Mark Norman!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Russell Pearce and Chad Campbell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Leeuwenhoek gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Leeuwenhoek (0) vs (2) Norman
Leeuwenhoek looking to hit a scissor sweep but Norman is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leeuwenhoek is trying to control the position but Norman postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leeuwenhoek looking to control but Norman passes into half guard.
Leeuwenhoek definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Leeuwenhoek won't allow Norman to pass to mount.
Leeuwenhoek wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Norman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Leeuwenhoek doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Norman.
Norman is taking a breather. Leeuwenhoek 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Leeuwenhoek wants to control but Norman is keeping busy.
Leeuwenhoek is looking for a sweep. Norman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Norman has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Norman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Leeuwenhoek is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leeuwenhoek wants to get back to full guard but Norman has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Leeuwenhoek (0) vs (5) Norman
Leeuwenhoek really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Leeuwenhoek is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leeuwenhoek tries to lock up and control but Norman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Norman controlling the pace for now.
Leeuwenhoek wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Leeuwenhoek (0) vs (8) Norman
Leeuwenhoek is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Norman.
Norman controlling well, preventing Leeuwenhoek from escaping the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Norman.
Norman gets his hands free as Leeuwenhoek looks to control.
Leeuwenhoek is trying to break free.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Norman really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Leeuwenhoek.
You can see the frustration on Leeuwenhoek's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Norman biding his time, controlling Leeuwenhoek.
It looks like Norman 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.
Leeuwenhoek rolls, trying to escape but Norman keeps control of the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Norman is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Leeuwenhoek wants to control his opponent's hands but Norman gets his hands free.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Norman.
Leeuwenhoek wants to control his opponent's hands but Norman gets his hands free.
Norman has the hooks in. Leeuwenhoek is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Norman not allowing Leeuwenhoek to control his hands.
Norman controlling well, preventing Leeuwenhoek from escaping the position.
Norman biding his time, looking for the opening.
Leeuwenhoek trying to control the hands but Norman won't let him.
Leeuwenhoek is in bad spot here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Norman controls the action.
Leeuwenhoek is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Norman slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Norman's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Leeuwenhoek is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Norman biding his time, controlling Leeuwenhoek.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
More stalling from Norman.
Leeuwenhoek turns into Norman and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leeuwenhoek (2) vs (8) Norman
Leeuwenhoek wants to control from the top but Norman keeps moving.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Norman is trying to keep Leeuwenhoek in close.
Norman keeping moving, preventing Leeuwenhoek from controlling successfully.
Leeuwenhoek is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Norman keeping full guard, as Leeuwenhoek tries to pass.
Norman wants to sweep here but Leeuwenhoek controlling him for the moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Leeuwenhoek trying to control the position from guard on top but Norman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leeuwenhoek tries to free his leg and advance position but Norman is retaining full guard.
Leeuwenhoek trying to move into half guard but instead Norman has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leeuwenhoek (2) vs (10) Norman
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Norman preventing the sweep.
Norman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Leeuwenhoek has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Norman has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Leeuwenhoek (2) vs (13) Norman
And that's the end of the fight!
Norman wins on points by 13 to 2.
A victorious Mark Norman thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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