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Bots de Garra 4 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 8 wins and 3 losses; Shogun Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Chozen Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Silva.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt - Gracie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Silva shoots in for a double leg but Gracie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gracie feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shogun Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva gets caught flat footed, as Gracie shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva (0) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Silva keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
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.
Gracie is pushing down on Silva's leg trying to pass to half guard. Silva is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva actively working from the bottom here.
Silva actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Silva is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Silva is defending well.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Silva is defending well.
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (0) vs (5) Gracie
Silva is trying to improve his position.
Gracie tries for a kimura but Silva is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (2) vs (5) Gracie
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Silva is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Silva seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Silva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Silva 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 has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
Silva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Silva pushing down on Gracie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Silva is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Silva eventually gives up the hold.
Silva is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silva pulls his head out easily.
Silva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Silva is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silva pulls his head out easily.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Silva wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silva seems to be looking for submissions.
Silva is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Silva seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.
Gracie manages to get to full 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.
Gracie has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Silva drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Silva off! Silva jumps back into Gracie's guard.
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie can't keep his opponent in guard - Silva advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Silva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Silva wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Silva looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Silva is working for a submission of some sort.
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silva's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (2) vs (7) Gracie
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 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 stands and throws Silva's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (2) vs (10) Gracie
Silva is looking to reverse the position.
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Silva is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Silva manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Silva has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Silva actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silva defends it well.
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Silva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Silva doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Silva actively working from the bottom here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silva defends it well.
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Silva is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Silva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Silva actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Silva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Silva defends the submission attempt.
Silva is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Silva tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Silva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Silva has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Gracie. Oh but Silva has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Gracie goes limp - he's gone! Silva jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shogun Silva! |
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