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Bots de Garra 16 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 11 wins and 1 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 12 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fiachna shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kamenev (0) vs (2) Fiachna
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.
Kamenev is trying to control the position but Fiachna postures up.
Fiachna passes into half guard.
Kamenev makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kamenev.
Fiachna slips nicely into half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Fiachna working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Kamenev trying to control but Fiachna postures up.
Kamenev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fiachna tries to pass to full mount but Kamenev defends it.
Fiachna is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kamenev! Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (0) vs (5) Fiachna
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fiachna with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fiachna moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Kamenev (0) vs (8) Fiachna
Kamenev wants to escape the position.
Kamenev showing good submission defense here.
Kamenev tries to roll but Fiachna sticks to his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kamenev showing good submission defense here.
Kamenev showing good submission defense here.
Fiachna is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kamenev has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Fiachna is looking for the choke from the back position but Kamenev is controlling his hands well.
Fiachna working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fiachna controlling well, preventing Kamenev from escaping the position.
Kamenev is working hard here to advance position.
Kamenev showing good submission defense here.
Kamenev manages to reverse the position and now he's in Fiachna's guard. Nice work there by Kamenev.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (2) vs (8) Fiachna
Kamenev advances to half guard.
Fiachna is defending against the submission attempts here by Kamenev.
Fiachna looking for submissions off his back.
Fiachna wants to get back 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.
Kamenev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fiachna tries to get to full guard but Kamenev has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fiachna is still trying to improve position.
Kamenev wants to work for an arm triangle but Fiachna is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kamenev is working for a submission of some sort.
Kamenev is looking to advance position but Fiachna won't allow it.
Fiachna wants to improve his position but Kamenev is controlling well.
Fiachna looking for submissions off his back.
Fiachna is looking for a sweep. Kamenev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fiachna keeps trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fiachna gets back to full guard.
Fiachna looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kamenev is one step ahead there.
Kamenev trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiachna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kamenev is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fiachna is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Fiachna is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kamenev is pushing down on Fiachna's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fiachna is fighting to maintain full guard but Kamenev has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fiachna wants to get back to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fiachna manages to get to full guard.
Fiachna is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fiachna keeping full guard, as Kamenev tries to pass.
Fiachna looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kamenev is one step ahead there.
Kamenev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiachna is keeping the position for now.
Kamenev wants to control from the top but Fiachna keeps moving.
Fiachna looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kamenev stands and throws Fiachna's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (5) vs (8) Fiachna
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kamenev is trying to get an arm triangle but Fiachna is defending well.
Fiachna gets back to half guard.
Kamenev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fiachna is just riding it out for now. Kamenev eventually gives up the hold.
Fiachna tries to roll over but Kamenev keeps him under control.
Fiachna regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fiachna has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kamenev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kamenev stopping the sweep attempt from Fiachna.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fiachna is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (5) vs (10) Fiachna
Fiachna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kamenev has his feet on Fiachna's thighs here. He's pushed Fiachna off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Fiachna screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ivan Kamenev!
A very excited looking Ivan Kamenev made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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