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Pitbull XLI 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 London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Einar Kyrvänsyylä! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 15 losses; Alistair Ubereem!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jonathan Paton and Russell Pearce.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kyrvänsyylä gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ubereem wants to take the fight to the mat but Kyrvänsyylä manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kyrvänsyylä jumps guard and drags Ubereem to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kyrvänsyylä looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kyrvänsyylä keeping moving, preventing Ubereem from controlling successfully.
Kyrvänsyylä is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ubereem wants to pass the guard but Kyrvänsyylä is keeping the position.
Ubereem won't allow Kyrvänsyylä to sweep him here.
Kyrvänsyylä bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ubereem's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyrvänsyylä (2) vs (0) Ubereem
Kyrvänsyylä tries to free his leg and advance position but Ubereem is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyrvänsyylä pushes down on Ubereem's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kyrvänsyylä passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ubereem! Score +3 for passing guard: Kyrvänsyylä (5) vs (0) Ubereem
Kyrvänsyylä is looking to work his way around to Ubereem's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Ubereem is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Kyrvänsyylä has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kyrvänsyylä (8) vs (0) Ubereem
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ubereem rolls, trying to escape but Kyrvänsyylä keeps control of the position.
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 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.
You can see the frustration on Ubereem's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ubereem is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
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 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 not going to allow Ubereem to sit and survive in this position.
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 escape the position.
Ubereem defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Ubereem is trying to defend against the choke here but Kyrvänsyylä has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Kyrvänsyylä Tightens the hold and Ubereem taps out furiously! Kyrvänsyylä displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Einar Kyrvänsyylä!
In his post fight interview, Einar Kyrvänsyylä started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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