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Bots de Garra 26 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 22 wins and 18 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 6 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fiachna scores with a takedown into Leifsson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiachna (2) vs (0) Leifsson
Leifsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fiachna defends well.
Leifsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fiachna defends well.
Fiachna pushes down on Leifsson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fiachna is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fiachna frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (5) vs (0) Leifsson
Fiachna looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiachna looking for a guillotine from mount but Leifsson is having none of it.
Leifsson is desperately trying to improve his position but Fiachna has a good base and remains in mount.
Fiachna pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Leifsson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leifsson 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 (5) vs (2) Leifsson
Leifsson passes Fiachna's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Leifsson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fiachna sees it coming and defends easily.
Leifsson seems to be working for a kimura but Fiachna defends the submission attempt.
Fiachna gets back to full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fiachna is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Leifsson is aware though and is defending well.
Leifsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiachna is keeping the position for now.
Leifsson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Leifsson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Leifsson drops back looking for a leg! Fiachna is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fiachna manages to kick Leifsson off! Leifsson jumps back into Fiachna's guard.
Fiachna has his foot on Leifsson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Leifsson works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson drops back looking for a leg! Fiachna is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fiachna manages to kick Leifsson off! Leifsson jumps back into Fiachna's guard.
Leifsson 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.
Leifsson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
My spies in HELLCADEMY BJJ inform me that Leifsson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Fiachna looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiachna, not yet.
Leifsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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 (7) vs (2) Leifsson
Fiachna forces his way into half guard.
Leifsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fiachna wants to pass the guard but Leifsson is defending well.
We've been hearing that Fiachna has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson tries to roll over but Fiachna keeps him under control.
Fiachna has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (10) vs (2) Leifsson
Leifsson is trying desperately to improve position.
Fiachna wants to take Leifsson's back but he can't do it this time.
Leifsson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fiachna with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fiachna moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (13) vs (2) Leifsson
Fiachna has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
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, Leifsson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
You can see the frustration on Leifsson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Fiachna doesn't have the hooks in and Leifsson manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (13) vs (4) Leifsson
Fiachna looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Leifsson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Leifsson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fiachna looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Leifsson 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.
Fiachna wants to sweep here but Leifsson controlling him for the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson 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.
Fiachna wants to sweep but no luck.
Leifsson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Leifsson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fiachna looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiachna, not yet.
Leifsson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Leifsson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
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 sweep but no luck.
Leifsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fiachna swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Leifsson 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.
Fiachna looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fiachna looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiachna, not yet.
Leifsson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
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.
Leifsson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Leifsson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fiachna manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Leifsson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (15) vs (4) Leifsson
Fiachna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiachna passes Leifsson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Leifsson gets back to full guard.
Leifsson 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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fiachna passes Leifsson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fiachna is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (18) vs (4) Leifsson
Fiachna moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (21) vs (4) Leifsson
Fiachna is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Leifsson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Leifsson for a finish.
Fiachna is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Leifsson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Leifsson tries to escape the position.
Fiachna is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Leifsson taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Fiachna.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darragh Fiachna!
Our winner, Darragh Fiachna, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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