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Bots de Garra 23 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 0 wins and 15 losses; Jana Iii Sobieskiego! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 7 losses; Helmut Stoppelbein!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Stoppelbein slaps away a takedown attempt from Sobieskiego, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sobieskiego shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stoppelbein pinned against the ropes. Stoppelbein gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sobieskiego misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jana Iii Sobieskiego. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stoppelbein misses with a takedown attempt - Sobieskiego sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sobieskiego shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stoppelbein as he avoids it easily.
Sobieskiego shoots in but no luck this time.
Stoppelbein fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stoppelbein has a takedown stuffed.
Stoppelbein looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stoppelbein shoots in and drives through. Sobieskiego sprawls well.
Stoppelbein fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobieskiego shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sobieskiego shoots in looking for a takedown but Stoppelbein manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sobieskiego's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stoppelbein drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sobieskiego defends it well.
Sobieskiego closes the distance and clinches up with Stoppelbein, looking for a takedown. Sobieskiego pushes Stoppelbein against the ropes but Stoppelbein circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sobieskiego is breathing heavily.
Sobieskiego shoots in for a takedown but Stoppelbein shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stoppelbein shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sobieskiego but Sobieskiego pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stoppelbein will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoppelbein shoots in but Sobieskiego avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stoppelbein defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego slaps away a takedown attempt from Stoppelbein, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stoppelbein shoots in looking for a takedown but Sobieskiego manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stoppelbein's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stoppelbein.
Stoppelbein stuffs the takedown attempt from Sobieskiego. Sobieskiego gets slowly back to his feet.
Sobieskiego fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stoppelbein shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sobieskiego as he avoids it easily.
Stoppelbein shoots in looking for a takedown but Sobieskiego manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stoppelbein's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stoppelbein defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sobieskiego.
Stoppelbein fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stoppelbein fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobieskiego dives in and grabs Stoppelbein's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stoppelbein pushes down on Sobieskiego's head and hops out.
Sobieskiego misses with a takedown attempt - Stoppelbein sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sobieskiego fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stoppelbein avoids it really well and circles away.
Stoppelbein fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sobieskiego or perhaps it was just good defense by Stoppelbein, which made it look bad.
Stoppelbein shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sobieskiego pinned against the ropes. Sobieskiego gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stoppelbein looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sobieskiego is fending him off so far but Stoppelbein persists. Nope, Sobieskiego circles away and we're back to standing.
Sobieskiego will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stoppelbein shoots in for a takedown but Sobieskiego shows good takedown defense.
Sobieskiego shoots in looking for a takedown but Stoppelbein manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sobieskiego's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sobieskiego looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stoppelbein dives in and grabs Sobieskiego's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sobieskiego pushes down on Stoppelbein's head and hops out.
Stoppelbein fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stoppelbein displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sobieskiego.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobieskiego displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stoppelbein.
Sobieskiego fails to land the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sobieskiego.
Stoppelbein misses with a takedown attempt - Sobieskiego sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sobieskiego fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stoppelbein avoids it really well and circles away.
Sobieskiego stuffs the takedown.
Stoppelbein changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sobieskiego tries to avoid it but Stoppelbein manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sobieskiego to the ground. Sobieskiego escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sobieskiego fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stoppelbein shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sobieskiego as he avoids it easily.
Sobieskiego tries for a takedown but Stoppelbein sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sobieskiego keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobieskiego darts in looking for a takedown but Stoppelbein gets double underhooks and turns Sobieskiego into the ropes.
Stoppelbein drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stoppelbein stops a takedown attempt from Sobieskiego.
Stoppelbein changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sobieskiego fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Stoppelbein fails with the takedown.
Sobieskiego drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stoppelbein sprawls and moves away.
Sobieskiego dives in and grabs Stoppelbein's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stoppelbein pushes down on Sobieskiego's head and hops out.
Stoppelbein looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sobieskiego fails with the takedown.
Stoppelbein shoots in looking for a takedown. Sobieskiego tries to sprawl out of it but Stoppelbein keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Sobieskiego manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stoppelbein keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sobieskiego shoots in but no luck this time.
Stoppelbein shoots in but no luck this time.
Stoppelbein misses with a takedown attempt - Sobieskiego sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sobieskiego shoots in for a takedown but Stoppelbein shows good takedown defense.
Stoppelbein shoots for a double leg takedown but Sobieskiego sprawls well. He's pushed Stoppelbein's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sobieskiego shoots for a double leg takedown but Stoppelbein sprawls well. He's pushed Sobieskiego's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stoppelbein is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stoppelbein.
Sobieskiego changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stoppelbein tries to avoid it but Sobieskiego manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stoppelbein to the ground. Stoppelbein escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stoppelbein stuffs the takedown attempt from Sobieskiego. Sobieskiego gets slowly back to his feet.
Stoppelbein shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sobieskiego but Sobieskiego pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stoppelbein stuffs the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sobieskiego.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Stoppelbein shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sobieskiego pinned against the ropes. Sobieskiego gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice takedown defense from Stoppelbein. No joy for Sobieskiego on that attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Sobieskiego as Stoppelbein shoots in.
Stoppelbein keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stoppelbein shoots in but no luck this time.
Sobieskiego fails with the takedown.
No luck for Stoppelbein with that takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stoppelbein leaves Sobieskiego with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sobieskiego shoots in but Stoppelbein avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stoppelbein fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sobieskiego shoots in for a takedown but Stoppelbein shows good takedown defense.
Stoppelbein shoots in for a takedown but Sobieskiego shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sobieskiego fails to land the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Sobieskiego as Stoppelbein shoots in.
Stoppelbein slaps away a takedown attempt from Sobieskiego, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stoppelbein misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice takedown defense from Sobieskiego. No joy for Stoppelbein on that attempt.
Sobieskiego shoots in looking for a takedown. Stoppelbein tries to sprawl out of it but Sobieskiego keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Stoppelbein manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stoppelbein fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Stoppelbein with that takedown attempt.
Sobieskiego fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stoppelbein is defended easily by Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego dives in and grabs Stoppelbein's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stoppelbein pushes down on Sobieskiego's head and hops out.
Sobieskiego displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stoppelbein.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sobieskiego or perhaps it was just good defense by Stoppelbein, which made it look bad.
Stoppelbein fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sobieskiego fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stoppelbein avoids it really well and circles away.
Stoppelbein fails with a takedown attempt.
Sobieskiego fails to land the takedown.
Stoppelbein looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sobieskiego is fending him off so far but Stoppelbein persists. Nope, Sobieskiego circles away and we're back to standing.
Sobieskiego shoots in but Stoppelbein avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sobieskiego stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sobieskiego wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Stoppelbein. No joy for Sobieskiego on that attempt.
Stoppelbein shoots in for a takedown but Sobieskiego shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sobieskiego fails with a takedown attempt.
Sobieskiego defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stoppelbein.
Sobieskiego is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stoppelbein sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Stoppelbein or perhaps it was just good defense by Sobieskiego, which made it look bad.
Sobieskiego goes for a double leg but Stoppelbein avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Stoppelbein continues to drive forward.
Sobieskiego prevents the takedown attempt.
Sobieskiego drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sobieskiego is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Stoppelbein tries to score a body lock takedown but Sobieskiego shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sobieskiego tries to score a body lock takedown but Stoppelbein shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stoppelbein tries to score a body lock takedown but Sobieskiego shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stoppelbein gets underhooks to prevent Sobieskiego's takedown attempt.
Stoppelbein changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sobieskiego fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sobieskiego closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stoppelbein circles away.
Stoppelbein fails with the takedown.
Stoppelbein shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sobieskiego sprawls well. Sobieskiego wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stoppelbein gets slowly back to his feet.
Sobieskiego tries for a takedown but Stoppelbein sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stoppelbein with the counter takedown but Sobieskiego avoids it easily.
Stoppelbein fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stoppelbein stuffs the takedown attempt from Sobieskiego. Sobieskiego gets slowly back to his feet.
Stoppelbein looks for a takedown but Sobieskiego sprawls well.
Sobieskiego shoots in for a takedown but Stoppelbein shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stoppelbein changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sobieskiego stuffs the takedown attempt from Stoppelbein. Stoppelbein gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Stoppelbein as Sobieskiego shoots in.
Sobieskiego stuffs the takedown attempt from Stoppelbein. Stoppelbein gets slowly back to his feet.
Sobieskiego dives in for a single leg takedown but Stoppelbein sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Stoppelbein drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stoppelbein is trying to drag Sobieskiego to the mat but Sobieskiego just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Stoppelbein is pressed up against the ropes. Sobieskiego has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stoppelbein down to the mat. Stoppelbein avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Stoppelbein looks for a takedown but Sobieskiego sprawls well.
Sobieskiego fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stoppelbein avoids it really well and circles away.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Stoppelbein has a takedown stuffed.
Sobieskiego keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sobieskiego shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sobieskiego leaves Stoppelbein with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stoppelbein stuffs the takedown attempt from Sobieskiego. Sobieskiego gets slowly back to his feet.
Stoppelbein misses with a takedown attempt - Sobieskiego sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stoppelbein leaves Sobieskiego with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stoppelbein misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck for Stoppelbein with that takedown attempt.
Stoppelbein stuffs the takedown attempt from Sobieskiego. Sobieskiego gets slowly back to his feet.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Stoppelbein shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sobieskiego as he jumps to the side.
Sobieskiego tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stoppelbein defends well and Sobieskiego ends up having to push Stoppelbein into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sobieskiego gets underhooks to prevent Stoppelbein's takedown attempt.
Stoppelbein has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sobieskiego after a bit of a struggle.
Stoppelbein is pressed up against the ropes. Sobieskiego has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stoppelbein down to the mat. Stoppelbein avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Stoppelbein shoots in but Sobieskiego avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sobieskiego shoots in but no luck this time.
Stoppelbein misses with a takedown attempt - Sobieskiego sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stoppelbein fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice sprawl there from Sobieskiego as Stoppelbein shoots in.
Sobieskiego has a takedown stuffed.
Stoppelbein tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sobieskiego swivels and escapes.
Sobieskiego has a takedown stuffed.
Stoppelbein feints the counter takedown.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Stoppelbein goes for a double leg but Sobieskiego avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Sobieskiego continues to drive forward.
Sobieskiego fails to land the takedown.
Sobieskiego tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stoppelbein defends well and Sobieskiego ends up having to push Stoppelbein into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Stoppelbein looking for a takedown.
Sobieskiego prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sobieskiego wants a takedown but no success here.
Stoppelbein has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sobieskiego after a bit of a struggle.
Sobieskiego has Stoppelbein pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Stoppelbein manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stoppelbein is working for takedown but Sobieskiego is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stoppelbein prevents the takedown attempt.
Stoppelbein stops a takedown attempt from Sobieskiego.
Stoppelbein is looking for a takedown.
Sobieskiego wants a takedown but no success here.
Stoppelbein tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sobieskiego wants a takedown but no success here.
Sobieskiego is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Stoppelbein has Sobieskiego pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Sobieskiego manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Sobieskiego is heads and Stoppelbein is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Sobieskiego takes the fight on points by 1 to 0.
Jana Iii Sobieskiego seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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