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Bots de Garra 6 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 2 wins and 0 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Bruce White Jr!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kamenev leaves White Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kamenev moves into range and clinches up with White Jr.
White Jr is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kamenev is defending well.
Kamenev lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kamenev (2) vs (0) White Jr
Kamenev is keen to just control but White Jr is a slippery customer.
White Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
White Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
White Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Kamenev is looking to take a break and control but White Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White Jr actively working from the bottom here.
White Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kamenev is looking for a kimura but White Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kamenev to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamenev is trying to work for a kimura but White Jr is defending well.
Kamenev works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (5) vs (0) White Jr
Kamenev wants to finish this one by submission but White Jr is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kamenev.
White Jr is looking to improve his position but Kamenev isn't that keen on the idea.
Kamenev is working for a guillotine from mount but White Jr frees his head quite easily.
Kamenev has control of White Jr's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and White Jr regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kamenev looking to control but White Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kamenev moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Kamenev (8) vs (0) White Jr
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamenev is hanging on to White Jr's back as he tries to escape.
White Jr fending off the submission attempt from Kamenev.
Kamenev working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
White Jr preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kamenev.
Kamenev patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Kamenev keeps control of the position as White Jr tries to break free.
Kamenev has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, White Jr has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
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.
White Jr defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Kamenev looking for the choke but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamenev is looking for the choke from the back position but White Jr is controlling his hands well.
Kamenev is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
White Jr tries to escape but Kamenev has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kamenev is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. White Jr is defending well though. Kamenev let's go of the attempt for now.
Kamenev is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! White Jr is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ivan Kamenev!
During a confident post fight interview, Ivan Kamenev thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Bruce White Jr stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back!'. |
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