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Bots de Garra 77 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 33 losses; Bruce White Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 16 losses; Enamorado Bandito!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
White Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bandito but Bandito pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bandito feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: White Jr (0) vs (2) Bandito
Bandito trying to control but White Jr is working from the bottom.
Bandito controlling from the top position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
White Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
White Jr looking for a guillotine here but Bandito defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White Jr has an active guard here but Bandito has managed to pass into half guard.
White Jr actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bandito pulls his head out easily.
Bandito stalling.
White Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bandito stalling.
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.
White Jr looking for submissions off his back.
White Jr actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandito is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: White Jr (0) vs (5) Bandito
My spies in Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu inform me that Bandito has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bandito moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: White Jr (0) vs (8) Bandito
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bandito has the hooks in. White Jr is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
White Jr showing good submission defense here.
White Jr tries to escape the position.
White Jr defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Bandito's arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on White Jr's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
A lull in the action here.
Well, with Bandito on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before White Jr is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
White Jr is in bad spot here.
Bandito tries to get the hooks in deep but White Jr pushed the leg off.
White Jr rolls, trying to escape but Bandito keeps control of the position.
Bandito really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for White Jr.
White Jr can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandito just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
White Jr is really stuck here.
White Jr has hold of Bandito's leg, trying to break free but it's let Bandito lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! White Jr is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Bandito throws him to one side and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Enamorado Bandito!
Enamorado Bandito was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Bruce White Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back!'. |
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