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Bots de Garra 8 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 1 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Davon Davis!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Davis drives through with a takedown into Leifsson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Leifsson (0) vs (2) Davis
Leifsson is looking for a triangle but Davis pushes his legs off easily.
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Leifsson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Davis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leifsson is keeping the position for now.
Davis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Leifsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Davis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Davis is pushing down on Leifsson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Leifsson is fighting to maintain full guard but Davis has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Davis is working for a kimura but Leifsson is defending it quite comfortably.
Davis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Leifsson is just riding it out for now. Davis eventually gives up the hold.
Leifsson actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leifsson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Davis's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Davis's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Leifsson (4) vs (2) Davis
We've been hearing good reports from Leifsson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Davis showing good submission defense here.
Davis is really stuck here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis showing good submission defense here.
Davis tries to roll but Leifsson sticks to his back.
Leifsson looking for the choke but no joy.
Davis is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Leifsson off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
I really don't envy Davis right now.
Davis defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Leifsson's arms.
Leifsson looking for the choke but no joy.
Leifsson keeps control of the position as Davis tries to break free.
Leifsson working for a choke but Davis is defending well.
Leifsson controlling well, preventing Davis from escaping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
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, Davis has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Leifsson working for the choke.
Davis is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Leifsson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Davis breaks Leifsson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (4) vs (4) Davis
Leifsson has his foot on Davis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Davis works his way back into a safe position though.
Davis tries to free his leg and advance position but Leifsson is retaining full guard.
Leifsson looking for a guillotine here but Davis defends easily.
Davis tries to free his leg and advance position but Leifsson is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson has his foot on Davis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Davis works his way back into a safe position though.
Davis is pushing down on Leifsson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Leifsson is fighting to maintain full guard but Davis has managed to sneak the leg through.
Davis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Leifsson is just riding it out for now. Davis eventually gives up the hold.
Leifsson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Davis wants to pass the guard but Leifsson is keeping the position.
Davis 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.
Leifsson has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Davis should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Leifsson has tightened it up now! Davis should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Skjoldr Leifsson!
After winning the bout, Skjoldr Leifsson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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