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Bots de Garra 45 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 22 losses; Tan Zan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Gunnar Gunnarsson!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Zan tries to keep at a distance but Gunnarsson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zan has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Gunnarsson is trying to keep an underhook but Zan manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Zan (2) vs (0) Gunnarsson
Zan is thwarting Gunnarsson's attempts to control the position.
Zan is trying to work for a kimura but Gunnarsson is defending well.
Gunnarsson is looking to control Zan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gunnarsson avoid being mounted?
Zan is looking for a kimura but Gunnarsson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zan to get the leverage.
Gunnarsson manages to get to full guard.
Zan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gunnarsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gunnarsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zan defends well.
Gunnarsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zan defends it easily.
Zan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gunnarsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zan has managed to get both his arms back between Gunnarsson's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunnarsson pulls Zan in close to prevent any damage.
Zan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Zan postures up.
Zan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gunnarsson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Zan has Gunnarsson in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zan (2) vs (2) Gunnarsson
Gunnarsson wants to control from the top but Zan keeps moving.
Gunnarsson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gunnarsson stands and throws Zan's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Zan (2) vs (5) Gunnarsson
Zan is trying to get back to half guard.
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.
Zan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gunnarsson's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Gunnarsson! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Zan has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Gunnar Gunnarsson!
During a confident post fight interview, Gunnar Gunnarsson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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