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Bots de Garra 31 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 25 wins and 20 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 4 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Fiachna tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kamenev swivels and escapes.
Fiachna fails with the takedown
and Kamenev moves into the clinch.
Kamenev is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fiachna is defending well.
Fiachna is pressed up against the ropes. Kamenev has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fiachna down to the mat. Fiachna avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kamenev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Fiachna tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darragh Fiachna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kamenev gets underhooks to prevent Fiachna's takedown attempt.
Fiachna prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fiachna has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kamenev after a bit of a struggle.
Fiachna prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kamenev pulls Fiachna into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev keeping full guard, as Fiachna tries to pass.
Kamenev wants to sweep here but Fiachna controlling him for the moment.
Fiachna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamenev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fiachna slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (3) vs (0) Kamenev
We've been hearing good reports from Fiachna'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.
Kamenev is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fiachna's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fiachna tries to pass to full mount but Kamenev defends it.
Fiachna passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (6) vs (0) Kamenev
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.
Fiachna wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Fiachna moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (9) vs (0) Kamenev
Fiachna 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, Kamenev has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Kamenev is really stuck here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fiachna gets his hands free as Kamenev looks to control.
Kamenev defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Fiachna working for the choke.
Fiachna is not going to allow Kamenev to sit and survive in this position.
Fiachna has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Fiachna is trying to stick to Kamenev's back but Kamenev is turning into Fiachna. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Fiachna's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kamenev. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (9) vs (2) Kamenev
Kamenev tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiachna is retaining full guard.
Fiachna wants to sweep here but Kamenev controlling him for the moment.
Fiachna bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kamenev's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (11) vs (2) Kamenev
Kamenev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kamenev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fiachna advances to half guard.
Kamenev makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kamenev.
Fiachna looking to pass the guard.
Kamenev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (11) vs (4) Kamenev
Fiachna throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fiachna keeping full guard, as Kamenev tries to pass.
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 can't keep his opponent in guard - Kamenev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamenev wants to work for an arm triangle but Fiachna is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kamenev moves into full mount! Fiachna won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (11) vs (7) Kamenev
Fiachna is controlling an arm, preventing Kamenev from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Fiachna can't escape the position.
Fiachna is working hard here to advance position.
Kamenev working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Fiachna is working to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kamenev has hold of Fiachna's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Fiachna manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Fiachna is trying desperately to improve position.
Kamenev trying to control but Fiachna is having none of it.
Fiachna is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fiachna sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kamenev prevents Fiachna from improving his position.
Kamenev is working for a kimura but Fiachna is defending it quite comfortably.
Kamenev seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kamenev trying to control from half guard but Fiachna is working away.
Fiachna is pressing down on Kamenev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fiachna is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (13) vs (7) Kamenev
Kamenev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fiachna doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fiachna manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kamenev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fiachna defends it easily.
Fiachna tries to free his leg and advance position but Kamenev is retaining full guard.
Kamenev working a defensive guard here.
Fiachna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kamenev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kamenev can't keep his opponent in guard - Fiachna advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fiachna looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kamenev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kamenev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kamenev is looking for a sweep. Fiachna is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fiachna is looking for a kimura but Kamenev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fiachna to get the leverage.
Fiachna tries to pass to full mount but Kamenev defends it.
Kamenev is in trouble now - Fiachna has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (16) vs (7) Kamenev
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kamenev bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (16) vs (9) Kamenev
Kamenev trying to control but Fiachna is working from the bottom.
Fiachna lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (18) vs (9) Kamenev
Fiachna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kamenev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kamenev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fiachna's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (18) vs (11) Kamenev
Kamenev won't allow Fiachna to sweep him here.
Kamenev trying to control but Fiachna is working from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kamenev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fiachna swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kamenev stands and throws Fiachna's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (18) vs (14) Kamenev
Fiachna is looking for a sweep.
Kamenev tries for a kimura but Fiachna is defending well.
Fiachna manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kamenev is looking for a kimura but Fiachna is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kamenev to get the leverage.
Fiachna tries to get to full guard but Kamenev has control of the leg.
Fiachna is defending against the submission attempts here by Kamenev.
Kamenev looks winded!
Fiachna is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kamenev pulls his head out easily.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Fiachna is trying to get back to full guard.
Kamenev is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Fiachna! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (18) vs (17) Kamenev
Kamenev moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (18) vs (20) Kamenev
Kamenev working for a choke but Fiachna is defending well.
Fiachna breaks Kamenev's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (20) vs (20) Kamenev
Kamenev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kamenev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fiachna forces his way into half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Fiachna uses his free foot to push down on Kamenev's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kamenev. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (23) vs (20) Kamenev
Kamenev prevents Fiachna from taking his back.
Fiachna wants to finish this one by submission but Kamenev is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Fiachna.
Kamenev sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Fiachna wants to pass the guard but Kamenev is defending well.
Kamenev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fiachna pulls his head out easily.
Fiachna wants to free his trapped foot but Kamenev is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kamenev tries to roll over but Fiachna keeps him under control.
Kamenev has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Fiachna is working for a kimura but Kamenev is defending it quite comfortably.
Fiachna tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kamenev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fiachna moves into full mount! Kamenev won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (26) vs (20) Kamenev
Fiachna fails to advance to Kamenev's back.
Kamenev can't escape the position.
Fiachna seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kamenev is holding on tight.
Kamenev sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kamenev is looking for a sweep. Fiachna is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Fiachna is looking to advance position but Kamenev won't allow it.
Kamenev wants to control but Fiachna is keeping busy.
Fiachna is looking to advance position but Kamenev won't allow it.
Kamenev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fiachna's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fiachna's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fiachna (26) vs (24) Kamenev
Fiachna rolls, trying to escape but Kamenev keeps control of the position.
Fiachna staying busy and making it hard for Kamenev to control.
Kamenev keeps control of the position as Fiachna tries to break free.
Fiachna staying busy and making it hard for Kamenev to control.
Kamenev keeps control of the position as Fiachna tries to break free.
Kamenev patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Fiachna's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Fiachna turns into Kamenev and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (28) vs (24) Kamenev
Kamenev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fiachna defends well.
Fiachna forces his way into half guard.
Fiachna wants to pass to mount but Kamenev is defending the position.
Kamenev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fiachna has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (31) vs (24) Kamenev
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamenev is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiachna takes the fight on points by 31 to 24.
During a confident post fight interview, Darragh Fiachna thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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