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Bots de Garra 64 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 18 wins and 22 losses; Helio Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 11 losses; Serhey Rishkinov!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rishkinov closes the distance and clinches.
Gracias stops a takedown attempt from Rishkinov.
Rishkinov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gracias is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rishkinov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracias (0) vs (2) Rishkinov
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracias looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rishkinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracias has his hands on Rishkinov's head, controlling the position.
Rishkinov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gracias manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (2) vs (2) Rishkinov
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rishkinov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracias has managed to get both his arms back between Rishkinov's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rishkinov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracias is aware though and is defending well.
Gracias is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rishkinov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rishkinov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracias is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rishkinov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracias defends it easily.
Gracias is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rishkinov working for submissions but it's allowed Gracias to get to half guard.
Rishkinov tries to roll over but Gracias keeps him under control.
Rishkinov wants to control but Gracias is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rishkinov tries to get to full guard but Gracias has control of the leg.
Gracias is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gracias prevents Rishkinov from improving his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gracias in particular looking to stall.
Rishkinov is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rishkinov wants to control but Gracias is keeping busy.
Gracias slows the pace down in half guard.
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.
Rishkinov is looking to control Gracias's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rishkinov avoid being mounted?
Gracias passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (5) vs (2) Rishkinov
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rishkinov is trying desperately to improve position.
Rishkinov wants to hold on but Gracias pushes him away.
Rishkinov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rishkinov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rishkinov working to try and regain half guard.
Gracias sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rishkinov is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracias has a good base and remains in mount.
Rishkinov looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gracias (8) vs (2) Rishkinov
Rishkinov is trying to control his opponent's hands. Eventually Gracias gets his hands free and sinks in a rear naked choke. For a while it looks like Rishkinov is going to survive but after struggling valiantly, he eventually has to tap out! Gracias is your winner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Helio Gracias!
A very excited looking Helio Gracias made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Serhey Rishkinov spoke after the fight, saying 'I didn't stick to the game plan. I played his game and lost . I'll be back '. |
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