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Bots de Garra 28 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 11 losses; Ricky Judge! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Calan Smith!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Judge closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Smith's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Judge (2) vs (0) Smith
Judge avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Judge from controlling successfully.
Judge stands and throws Smith's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (5) vs (0) Smith
Smith is trying to get back to half guard.
Judge tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Judge is trying to get an arm triangle but Smith is defending well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judge working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Judge is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Smith has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Judge thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Judge tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Judge has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Judge tries for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Judge tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smith is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Judge. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Judge 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.
Judge is looking for a kimura but Smith is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Judge to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smith is in trouble now - Judge has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (8) vs (0) Smith
Smith is trying to escape the mount but Judge keeps good control and instead manages to take Smith's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Judge (11) vs (0) Smith
Judge trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Smith can't escape the position.
Smith turns into Judge and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Judge (11) vs (2) Smith
Smith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Judge controlling the position.
Smith won't allow Judge to sweep him here.
Judge working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
Smith pushing down on Judge's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Judge is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smith's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smith's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Judge (15) vs (2) Smith
Judge has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Smith has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Judge is persistently looking for the submission but Smith is defending it well.
Smith fending off the submission attempt from Judge.
Judge has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Smith has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Smith is trying to break free.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Judge is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Smith with him. Smith is trying to defend but Judge has an arm under the chin now! Smith grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ricky Judge!
Ricky Judge took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KRAKEN Nutrition + Laundry for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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