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Bots de Garra 63 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 9 wins and 4 losses; Rio Rolla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 20 losses; Juha Ahokas!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ahokas closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rolla (0) vs (4) Ahokas
Ahokas trying to control the action but Rolla is working from the bottom.
Rolla is trying to get back to half guard.
Rolla is working hard here to advance position.
Rolla sneaks back into half guard.
Rolla is looking to get back to full guard here but Ahokas has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (0) vs (7) Ahokas
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolla is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rolla manages to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolla tries to roll over but Ahokas keeps him under control.
Rolla is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ahokas's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ahokas's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rolla (4) vs (7) Ahokas
Ahokas defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Rolla's arms.
Ahokas manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rolla's guard. Nice work there by Ahokas.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (4) vs (9) Ahokas
Rolla trying to keep a closed guard but Ahokas is proving a slippery customer.
Ahokas pushing down on Rolla's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rolla wants to sweep but Ahokas has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (4) vs (12) Ahokas
Rolla tries to buck Ahokas off but Ahokas is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rolla is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ahokas off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rolla (8) vs (12) Ahokas
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rolla working for the choke.
Ahokas defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Rolla's arms.
Rolla is looking for a choke. Ahokas gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Ahokas manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (8) vs (14) Ahokas
Rolla seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Ahokas trying to control but Rolla is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahokas stopping the sweep attempt from Rolla.
Rolla looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ahokas puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Rolla wants to improve his position but Ahokas is controlling well.
Ahokas stalling.
Ahokas prevents Rolla from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rolla wants to control but Ahokas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rolla is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ahokas's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ahokas's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rolla (12) vs (14) Ahokas
Rolla has the hooks in. Ahokas is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Rolla is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ahokas has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Rolla is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Rolla 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, Ahokas has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Ahokas defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ahokas trying to control the action but Rolla just sinks the hooks in.
Rolla is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ahokas defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Rolla avoiding Ahokas 's attempts to control his hands.
Rolla 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, Ahokas has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Rolla is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ahokas defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Ahokas right now.
Rolla has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Ahokas! Can he survive? No! He's out! Rolla gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rio Rolla! |
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