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Bots de Garra 93 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 16 wins and 15 losses; Rio Rolla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 19 losses; Richard Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Anderson moves into the clinch successfully.
Anderson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rolla gets underhooks to prevent Anderson's takedown attempt.
Rolla gets underhooks to prevent Anderson's takedown attempt.
Rio Rolla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Anderson.
Anderson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rolla after a bit of a struggle.
Anderson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rolla goes for a takedown in the clinch but Anderson prevents it.
Anderson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rolla prevents it.
Rolla gets underhooks to prevent Anderson's takedown attempt.
Rolla stops a takedown attempt from Anderson.
Anderson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anderson has Rolla pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Rolla manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson gets underhooks to prevent Rolla's takedown attempt.
Rolla drops down looking for an ankle pick but Anderson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Anderson pushes Rolla up against the ropes in a clinch.
Anderson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rolla has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson stops a takedown attempt from Rolla.
Anderson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Anderson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rolla prevents it.
Anderson has Rolla pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Rolla manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Anderson tries to score a body lock takedown but Rolla shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rolla tries for a takedown but Anderson manages to get underhooks.
Anderson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rolla is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Anderson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Anderson tries to score a body lock takedown but Rolla shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rolla tries to score a body lock takedown but Anderson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rolla has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Anderson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Anderson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rolla is defending well.
Anderson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rolla drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anderson gets underhooks to prevent Rolla's takedown attempt.
Rolla is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Anderson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Anderson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rolla fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Anderson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rolla tries to avoid it but Anderson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rolla to the ground. Rolla escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson has closed the distance and engaged Rolla in a clinch.
Anderson tries to score a body lock takedown but Rolla shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Anderson looks winded!
Anderson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rolla is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rolla has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Anderson after a bit of a struggle.
Rolla is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Anderson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Anderson is working for takedown but Rolla is calmly controlling the position for now.
Anderson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rolla avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Anderson tries to score a body lock takedown but Rolla shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rolla is trying to drag Anderson to the mat but Anderson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Anderson wants to take the fight to the mat but Rolla manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rolla prevents a takedown attempt there.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Rolla manages to get underhooks.
Anderson is working for takedown but Rolla is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rolla is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rolla is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rolla goes for a takedown in the clinch but Anderson prevents it.
Anderson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rolla gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolla is pressed up against the ropes. Anderson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rolla down to the mat. Rolla avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rolla closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rolla (4) vs (0) Anderson
Rolla tries to advance to mount but can't.
Rolla is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Anderson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rolla is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Anderson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rolla moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rolla (6) vs (0) Anderson
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rolla wants to take his opponent's back but Anderson doesn't allow it.
Rolla wants to control the pace but Anderson is squirming around nicely.
Anderson tries to hold on but Rolla pushes him away.
Anderson is controlling an arm, preventing Rolla from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Rolla trying to control but Anderson is having none of it.
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.
Anderson prevents Rolla from taking his back.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rolla is trying to control here but Anderson has managed to regain half guard.
Rolla has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (9) vs (0) Anderson
Anderson is controlling an arm, preventing Rolla from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Rolla moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Rolla (12) vs (0) Anderson
Anderson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Anderson turns into Rolla and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (12) vs (2) Anderson
Rolla looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Anderson has picked Rolla up and slammed him! Rolla can't keep hold of the triangle and Anderson manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (12) vs (5) Anderson
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Anderson works to advance to full mount. Rolla defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rolla (12) vs (7) Anderson
Anderson prevents Rolla from getting the reversal.
Anderson manages to capitalize on a mistake by Rolla to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Rolla (12) vs (10) Anderson
Rolla rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Rolla is looking for a sweep. Anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rolla is not content to let Anderson control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rolla manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rolla looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anderson is one step ahead there.
Rolla working for submissions but it's allowed Anderson to get to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rolla wants to improve his position but Anderson is controlling well.
Rolla manages to get to full guard.
Rolla looking for a sweep. Not yet Rolla, not yet.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Rolla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rolla is looking to sweep but instead, Anderson has passed into half guard.
Anderson is keen to just control but Rolla is a slippery customer.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rolla manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rolla wants to improve his position but instead Anderson has moved into half guard.
Rolla trying to get back to full guard but Anderson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (12) vs (13) Anderson
Rolla tries to reverse the position but Anderson maintains control.
Anderson controlling the pace for now.
Rolla looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Rolla (12) vs (16) Anderson
Anderson controlling well, preventing Rolla from escaping the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rolla is working hard here to advance position.
Anderson wants to control but Rolla is keeping busy.
Anderson keeps control of the position as Rolla tries to break free.
I would not like to be Rolla right now.
Anderson has the hooks in. Rolla is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Anderson passes his arm under Rolla's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Rolla taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Richard Anderson!
Our winner, Richard Anderson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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