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Pitbull XLVIII 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 10 losses; Mr Pervitin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; James Benoit!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jorge Garcia and Reed Andrews.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Benoit changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pervitin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pervitin (0) vs (4) Benoit
Benoit moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pervitin (0) vs (6) Benoit
Pervitin prevents Benoit from taking his back.
Pervitin can't escape the position.
Pervitin is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Wanis Combat Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Benoit tries to control but Pervitin wriggling away.
My spies in Savate Club inform me that Benoit has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Pervitin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Benoit on the ground.
Pervitin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pervitin tries to lock up and control but Benoit gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Benoit trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Benoit is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Pervitin has managed to escape the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benoit trying to control but Pervitin is having none of it.
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.
Benoit is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Pervitin has given up his back. Will we see Benoit going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Pervitin (0) vs (9) Benoit
Pervitin is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Pervitin fending off the submission attempt from Benoit.
Benoit looking to break Pervitin's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Pervitin remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Benoit will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benoit tries to keep control of the position but Pervitin is staying busy.
Pervitin rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Pervitin wants to get back to full guard.
Benoit wants to pass the guard but Pervitin is defending well.
Benoit is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pervitin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Benoit prevents Pervitin from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benoit looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Benoit is thwarting Pervitin's attempts to control the position.
Pervitin is looking for a sweep. Benoit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Benoit is looking for a kimura here.
Benoit is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Pervitin! Score +3 for passing guard: Pervitin (0) vs (12) Benoit
Benoit is working for a guillotine from mount but Pervitin frees his head quite easily.
Benoit avoids the attempt from Pervitin to control.
Benoit is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Pervitin to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Pervitin shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pervitin has given up his back here. Will Benoit look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Pervitin (0) vs (15) Benoit
Benoit keeps control of the position as Pervitin tries to break free.
Benoit trying to control momentarily.
Pervitin looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Benoit has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Pervitin fending off the submission attempt from Benoit.
Pervitin is in bad spot here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pervitin is working hard here to advance position.
Benoit is looking to control Pervitin but Pervitin is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Pervitin defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Pervitin looking very determined here, making life difficult for Benoit.
Benoit keeps control of the position as Pervitin tries to break free.
Benoit is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Pervitin is defending well though. Benoit let's go of the attempt for now.
Benoit working for the choke.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Benoit has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Pervitin is in real trouble here. Benoit gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Pervitin is tapping out! Benoit wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). James Benoit! |
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