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Bots de Garra 7 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 6 wins and 0 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Abraham Durden!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Leifsson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Durden pinned against the ropes. Durden gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Leifsson is defended easily by Durden.
Leifsson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Durden as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Skjoldr Leifsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leifsson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Durden as he avoids it easily.
Durden is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Leifsson's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Leifsson (0) vs (2) Durden
Durden is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Leifsson wants to improve his position but Durden is controlling well.
Durden is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durden is trying to work for a kimura but Leifsson is defending well.
Leifsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Durden is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Leifsson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Durden.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leifsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Durden pulls his head out easily.
Leifsson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Durden's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Durden's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Leifsson (4) vs (2) Durden
You can see the frustration on Durden's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
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.
Leifsson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Leifsson controlling well, preventing Durden from escaping the position.
Durden fending off the submission attempt from Leifsson.
Durden is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Leifsson gets his way!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Leifsson controlling well, preventing Durden from escaping the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson tightening his grip on Durden, looking for the choke.
Leifsson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Durden rolls, trying to escape but Leifsson keeps control of the position.
Leifsson 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, Durden has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Leifsson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
You can see the frustration on Durden's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Durden is still trying to improve position.
Durden preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Leifsson.
Durden tries to break free.
Leifsson looking for the choke from the back.
Durden showing good submission defense here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson tightening his grip on Durden, looking for the choke.
Leifsson looking for the choke but no joy.
Durden fending off the submission attempt from Leifsson.
Leifsson is looking for the choke from the back position but Durden is controlling his hands well.
Durden rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Durden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Durden is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Leifsson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Leifsson's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Leifsson (4) vs (6) Durden
Durden is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Leifsson has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Durden has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Leifsson taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Durden doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Abraham Durden!
Our winner, Abraham Durden, 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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