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TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D2): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sanderlei Bitetti (ranked 5261 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson James (ranked 1029 p4p, 159 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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 0 wins and 0 losses; Sanderlei Bitetti! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Tyson James!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
James takes the fight into the clinch.
James looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Bitetti tries to pull guard but James holds him up against the cage and eventually Bitetti drops back down to his feet.
James has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bitetti clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bitetti (0) vs (4) James
Bitetti rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
We've been hearing good reports from Bitetti's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Bitetti is looking for a sweep. James is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bitetti is just riding it out for now. James eventually gives up the hold.
James is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bitetti doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time James.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bitetti is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bitetti works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bitetti keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
Bitetti throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bitetti looking for a guillotine here but James defends easily.
Bitetti is looking for a triangle but James pushes his legs off easily.
Bitetti keeping full guard, as James tries to pass.
Bitetti working for a triangle but James defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James stopping the sweep attempt from Bitetti.
James advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bitetti (0) vs (7) James
James taking a breather here.
James looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
James trying to control the position but Bitetti is working away.
Bitetti is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked James off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bitetti (4) vs (7) James
James showing good submission defense here.
Bitetti has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James breaks Bitetti's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bitetti (4) vs (9) James
Bitetti looking for a sweep. Not yet Bitetti, not yet.
Bitetti keeping full guard, as James tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bitetti is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bitetti (6) vs (9) James
Bitetti won't allow James to sweep him here.
Bitetti slips nicely into half guard.
Bitetti wants to control but James is keeping him busy.
James is looking to improve his position.
Bitetti tries to pass the half guard into mount. James knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bitetti is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bitetti maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! James could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Bitetti has cracked it and James is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Bitetti!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sanderlei Bitetti! |
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