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Bots de Garra 14 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 4 wins and 3 losses; Jordan Lisko! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Abraham Durden!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lisko drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lisko (2) vs (0) Durden
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lisko 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.
Durden looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Durden working for a triangle but Lisko defends it easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Durden is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lisko is aware though and is defending well.
Lisko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lisko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lisko drops back looking for a leg! Durden is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Durden manages to kick Lisko off! Lisko jumps back into Durden's guard.
Durden looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lisko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Durden is looking for a triangle but Lisko pushes his legs off easily.
Lisko 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lisko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lisko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Durden looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Durden is looking for a triangle but Lisko pushes his legs off easily.
Durden is looking for a triangle but Lisko pushes his legs off easily.
Lisko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lisko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lisko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Durden looking for a sweep. Not yet Durden, not yet.
Lisko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Durden had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lisko defends it easily.
Durden is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lisko 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lisko stands and throws Durden's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lisko (5) vs (0) Durden
Lisko thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Durden is looking to regain half guard here but Lisko keeps moving and retains side control.
Lisko wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Durden, who protects the arm well.
Durden tries to bench press Lisko off him but Lisko keeps the position.
Durden is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lisko is trying to get an arm triangle but Durden is defending well.
Lisko is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Durden knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durden regains half 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.
Durden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Durden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lisko is working for a kimura but Durden is defending it quite comfortably.
Lisko works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lisko (8) vs (0) Durden
Lisko is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Lisko extends the arm and Durden is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jordan Lisko!
Jordan Lisko decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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