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Bots de Garra 19 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 14 wins and 1 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 19 losses; Donald Trump!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Trump shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice sprawl there from Kamenev as Trump shoots in.
Kamenev rushes Trump and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Trump works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kamenev (0) vs (2) Trump
Trump got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kamenev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Trump has managed to get both his arms back between Kamenev's legs - danger averted.
Kamenev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Trump is aware though and is defending well.
Trump tries to free his leg and advance position but Kamenev is retaining full guard.
Trump drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Trump jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Trump pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kamenev is keeping the position for now.
Trump drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Trump jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Trump drops back looking for a leg! Kamenev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kamenev manages to kick Trump off! Trump jumps back into Kamenev's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kamenev dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (2) vs (2) Trump
Kamenev is pushing down on Trump's leg trying to pass to half guard. Trump is fighting to maintain full guard but Kamenev has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamenev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Trump is just riding it out for now. Kamenev eventually gives up the hold.
Kamenev wants to free his trapped foot but Trump is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Trump felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Trump looking for submissions off his back.
Kamenev passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Trump! Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (5) vs (2) Trump
Trump manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kamenev seems to be looking for submissions.
Trump is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kamenev pulls his head out easily.
Kamenev is looking for a kimura but Trump is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kamenev to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamenev is trying to control the action in half guard but Trump is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Trump looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Trump looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Trump looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kamenev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Trump has managed to free his arm - good work.
Trump looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Trump wants to improve his position but Kamenev is controlling well.
Kamenev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Trump sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Trump actively working from the bottom here.
Kamenev trying to pass the guard but Trump defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamenev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trump keeps working.
Trump is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kamenev pulls his head out easily.
Kamenev moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (8) vs (2) Trump
Trump tries to buck Kamenev off but Kamenev is having none of it.
Kamenev tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kamenev has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Trump is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kamenev tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kamenev has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kamenev tries to move into full mount but can't pass Trump's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trump sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Trump is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kamenev pulls his head out easily.
Kamenev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Trump does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Trump looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Trump actively working from the bottom here.
Kamenev passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (11) vs (2) Trump
Kamenev with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Trump has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kamenev (14) vs (2) Trump
Kamenev is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Kamenev is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Trump breaks Kamenev's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (14) vs (4) Trump
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kamenev can't keep his opponent in guard - Trump advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Trump is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kamenev wants to improve his position but Trump is controlling well.
Kamenev is pressing down on Trump's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Trump trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kamenev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Trump drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Trump jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Trump wants to pass the guard but Kamenev is keeping the position.
Trump 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.
Kamenev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Trump can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Trump passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (14) vs (7) Trump
Kamenev tries to buck Trump off but Trump is having none of it.
Kamenev sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Trump is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Trump is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kamenev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Trump.
Trump seems to be looking for submissions.
Trump is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kamenev is just riding it out for now. Trump eventually gives up the hold.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Trump wants to work for an arm triangle but Kamenev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Trump is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kamenev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Trump.
Kamenev regains full guard. Nicely done.
Trump being controlled here momentarily.
Trump is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kamenev is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kamenev has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (16) vs (7) Trump
Kamenev wants to control from the top but Trump keeps moving.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kamenev is really struggling to control Trump but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Trump escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kamenev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Trump keeping moving, preventing Kamenev from controlling successfully.
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 slips nicely into half guard.
Trump looking for submissions off his back.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kamenev is trying to work for a kimura but Trump is defending well.
Kamenev wants to pass the guard but Trump is defending well.
Trump looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Trump looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kamenev seems to be working for a kimura but Trump defends the submission attempt.
Kamenev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Trump has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kamenev looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Trump is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kamenev pulls his head out easily.
Kamenev is trying to control. Trump wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Trump looking for submissions off his back.
Trump gets full guard.
Kamenev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kamenev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kamenev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kamenev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Trump had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kamenev defends it easily.
Kamenev is stalling in the full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Trump keeping moving, preventing Kamenev from controlling successfully.
Trump is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kamenev is aware though and is defending well.
Kamenev wants to control from the top but Trump keeps moving.
Trump looking for a guillotine here but Kamenev defends easily.
Kamenev wants to control from the top but Trump keeps moving.
Trump is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Trump is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Trump working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kamenev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kamenev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Trump looks winded!
Kamenev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trump swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Trump working for a triangle but Kamenev defends it easily.
Trump working for a triangle but Kamenev defends it easily.
Kamenev pushing down on Trump's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kamenev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Trump is refusing to be controlled, as Kamenev sits in half guard.
Kamenev is looking for a kimura here.
Kamenev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kamenev is looking to advance position but Trump won't allow it.
Trump actively working from the bottom here.
Trump actively working from the bottom here.
Trump looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Trump looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kamenev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Trump doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kamenev.
Trump looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kamenev frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (19) vs (7) Trump
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamenev prevents Trump from getting the reversal.
Kamenev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Trump is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kamenev takes the fight on points by 19 to 7.
Ivan Kamenev retains his super heavyweight title!
Ivan Kamenev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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