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Bots de Garra 36 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 10 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 15 losses; Bruce White Jr!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
White Jr fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Leifsson to the ground. White Jr is now in Leifsson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Leifsson (0) vs (2) White Jr
White Jr drops back, looking for a kneebar! Leifsson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Leifsson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Leifsson! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Leifsson (4) vs (2) White Jr
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
White Jr is trying to improve his position.
Leifsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
White Jr is not content to let Leifsson control the position.
White Jr is letting Leifsson control him for a moment.
White Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White Jr manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (4) vs (4) White Jr
Leifsson tries to roll over but White Jr keeps him under control.
White Jr is looking for a kimura but Leifsson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for White Jr to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leifsson won't allow White Jr to pass to mount.
Leifsson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. White Jr is working away from the top position though.
White Jr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
White Jr is looking for a kimura but Leifsson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for White Jr to get the leverage.
Leifsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Leifsson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. White Jr is working away from the top position though.
Leifsson is pressing down on White Jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Leifsson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Leifsson controls White Jr momentarily but White Jr frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White Jr drops back, looking for a kneebar! Leifsson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Leifsson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Leifsson! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Leifsson (8) vs (4) White Jr
White Jr is looking for a sweep.
White Jr is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Leifsson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
White Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Leifsson is keen to just control but White Jr is a slippery customer.
White Jr looking for submissions off his back.
White Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Leifsson is looking to advance position but White Jr won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White Jr looking for submissions off his back.
White Jr actively working from the bottom here.
White Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Leifsson controlling the action here.
Leifsson uses his free foot to push down on White Jr's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for White Jr. Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (11) vs (4) White Jr
White Jr working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White Jr tries to improve his position but instead Leifsson has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Leifsson (14) vs (4) White Jr
Leifsson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
White Jr tries to escape but Leifsson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
White Jr is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Leifsson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
I really don't envy White Jr right now.
Leifsson is trying to stick to White Jr's back but White Jr is turning into Leifsson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Leifsson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by White Jr. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (14) vs (6) White Jr
Leifsson 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.
White Jr drops back, looking for a kneebar! Leifsson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Leifsson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Leifsson! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Leifsson (18) vs (6) White Jr
You can see the frustration on White Jr's face as Leifsson controls the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
White Jr is looking to reverse the position.
Leifsson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but White Jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
White Jr seems a little lost for a moment, as Leifsson dominates the positioning.
White Jr sneaks back into half guard.
Leifsson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so White Jr is just riding it out for now. Leifsson eventually gives up the hold.
Leifsson is trying to control. White Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
White Jr has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Leifsson escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Leifsson! Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (21) vs (6) White Jr
White Jr is looking to regain half guard here but Leifsson keeps moving and retains side control.
Leifsson is staying tight to White Jr's torso, preventing him from escaping.
White Jr tries to improve position but can't.
White Jr is still trying to improve position.
Leifsson taking a breather here.
White Jr is trying to get back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson is trying to get an arm triangle but White Jr is defending well.
White Jr manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
White Jr actively working from the bottom here.
White Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Leifsson works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (24) vs (6) White Jr
White Jr working to try and regain half guard.
White Jr has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Leifsson (27) vs (6) White Jr
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of White Jr's body.
White Jr is really stuck here.
Leifsson is trying to stick to White Jr's back but White Jr is turning into Leifsson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Leifsson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by White Jr. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (27) vs (8) White Jr
Leifsson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (29) vs (8) White Jr
White Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leifsson pulls his head out easily.
Leifsson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Leifsson works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (32) vs (8) White Jr
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
White Jr is wriggling around trying to escape.
Leifsson manages to capitalize on a mistake by White Jr to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Leifsson (35) vs (8) White Jr
I really don't envy White Jr right now.
White Jr looks winded!
Leifsson biding his time, controlling White Jr.
White Jr tries to break free.
Good control from Leifsson.
White Jr is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Leifsson gets his way!
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
White Jr tries to escape but Leifsson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
White Jr keeps trying to improve his position.
White Jr is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Leifsson off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Leifsson 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, White Jr has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
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.
Leifsson is hanging on to White Jr's back as he tries to escape.
Leifsson biding his time, looking for the opening.
White Jr can't escape the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Leifsson controlling the position well here. White Jr rolled but Leifsson kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
White Jr is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
White Jr prevents Leifsson from getting a body triangle.
Leifsson biding his time, looking for the opening.
White Jr is trying to break free.
Leifsson is persistently looking for the submission but White Jr is defending it well.
White Jr tries to break free.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson is looking to control White Jr but White Jr is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Leifsson controlling well, preventing White Jr from escaping the position.
Leifsson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
White Jr prevents Leifsson from getting a body triangle.
What can White Jr do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
White Jr tries to escape the position.
White Jr is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Leifsson.
White Jr is in bad spot here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Leifsson is looking for the choke from the back position but White Jr is controlling his hands well.
You can see the frustration on White Jr's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Leifsson controlling the position well here. White Jr rolled but Leifsson kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Leifsson controlling well, preventing White Jr from escaping the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson 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, White Jr has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Leifsson controlling well, preventing White Jr from escaping the position.
A lull in the action here.
White Jr tries to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leifsson slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
White Jr is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leifsson takes the fight on points by 35 to 8.
During a confident post fight interview, Skjoldr Leifsson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Bruce White Jr stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back!'. |
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