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Bots de Garra 128 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 42 wins and 23 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 17 losses; Tyler Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Clubber closes the distance and clinches.
Clubber has Alvarez pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Alvarez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Alvarez is trying to drag Clubber to the mat but Clubber just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Alvarez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Clubber pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Clubber is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Alvarez can't fight it off and eventually Clubber manages to take the fight to the floor. Alvarez looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Clubber (2) vs (0) Alvarez
Alvarez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clubber looking to pass the guard.
Clubber slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez wants to sweep here but Clubber controlling him for the moment.
Clubber has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Clubber trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Clubber from controlling successfully.
Alvarez trying to keep a closed guard but Clubber is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clubber controls from within his opponent's guard.
Alvarez controls Clubber momentarily but Clubber frees himself.
Alvarez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez being controlled here, momentarily.
Clubber passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (5) vs (0) Alvarez
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clubber wants to control but Alvarez is keeping him busy.
Alvarez is looking for a sweep.
Clubber trying to control the action but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Clubber taking a breather here.
Clubber wants to control but Alvarez is keeping him busy.
Alvarez is looking for a sweep.
Alvarez gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Clubber (7) vs (0) Alvarez
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Clubber looking to control but Alvarez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Clubber wants to take his opponent's back but Alvarez doesn't allow 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.
Alvarez tries to reverse the position but Clubber maintains control.
Clubber trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Clubber takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Alvarez wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Clubber (10) vs (0) Alvarez
Clubber is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez looking very determined here, making life difficult for Clubber.
Clubber is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Alvarez looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Alvarez wants to escape the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Clubber controlling the position well here. Alvarez rolled but Clubber kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Clubber is hanging on to Alvarez's back as he tries to escape.
Alvarez defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Clubber's arms.
Alvarez rolls, trying to escape but Clubber keeps control of the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Clubber seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Alvarez for as long as he can get away with.
Alvarez is trying to break free.
Alvarez felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Alvarez is still trying to improve position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Clubber gets his hands free as Alvarez looks to control.
Clubber keeps control of the position as Alvarez tries to break free.
Clubber is looking for a rear naked choke here but Alvarez reverses the position brilliantly into Clubber's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (10) vs (2) Alvarez
Clubber is pulling down on Alvarez's head. It's preventing any offense from Alvarez, at least for the moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez trying to control but Clubber is working from the bottom.
Alvarez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Clubber looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alvarez is one step ahead there.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Clubber looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alvarez is one step ahead there.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Clubber lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (12) vs (2) Alvarez
Alvarez wants to hit a sweep here but Clubber passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Alvarez there! Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (15) vs (2) Alvarez
Clubber controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber takes the fight on points by 15 to 2.
Ricky Clubber retains his super heavyweight title!
A victorious Ricky Clubber thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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