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Bots de Garra 2 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Chozen Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie fails with the takedown.
Fiachna looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fiachna shoots for a double leg takedown but Gracie sprawls well. He's pushed Fiachna's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fiachna looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fiachna goes for a double leg but Gracie avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Gracie continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darragh Fiachna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fiachna drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gracie pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gracie throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fiachna tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gracie is in Fiachna's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiachna (0) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Fiachna.
Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (0) vs (5) Gracie
Fiachna gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fiachna wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fiachna doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Fiachna is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Fiachna.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fiachna manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracie manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (2) vs (5) Gracie
Fiachna slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (5) vs (5) Gracie
Gracie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (5) vs (7) Gracie
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Fiachna is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fiachna manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiachna manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracie manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (7) vs (7) Gracie
Fiachna passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (10) vs (7) Gracie
Fiachna has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gracie! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiachna (12) vs (7) Gracie
Gracie regains half guard.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fiachna pulls his head out easily.
Gracie won't allow Fiachna to pass to mount.
Gracie tries to roll over but Fiachna keeps him under control.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Fiachna is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gracie won't allow Fiachna to pass to mount.
Gracie has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fiachna pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fiachna tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Fiachna is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fiachna to get the leverage.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fiachna moves into full mount! Gracie won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (15) vs (7) Gracie
Fiachna wants to take Gracie's back here but Gracie is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Gracie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fiachna seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Gracie is holding on tight.
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.
Fiachna takes Gracie's back. Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (18) vs (7) Gracie
Fiachna looking for the choke from the back.
Fiachna is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Gracie rolls, trying to escape but Fiachna keeps control of the position.
Gracie won't enjoy being in this position. Fiachna looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Gracie is tapping - it's over boys! Fiachna picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Darragh Fiachna!
An out of breath Darragh Fiachna thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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