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Bots de Garra 50 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Gunnar Gunnarsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 9 losses; Calan Smith!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gunnarsson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gunnarsson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away.
Smith drives through and clinches with Gunnarsson against the ropes.
Smith wants to take the fight to the mat but Gunnarsson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gunnarsson jumps guard but Smith turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Gunnarsson tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunnar Gunnarsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith has Gunnarsson pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Gunnarsson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gunnarsson tries to pull guard but Smith forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Gunnarsson pulls Smith into guard.
Smith passes Gunnarsson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gunnarsson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson looking for submissions off his back.
Smith trying to mount his opponent but Gunnarsson defends it.
Gunnarsson is controlling Smith's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gunnarsson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gunnarsson is looking to control Smith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gunnarsson avoid being mounted?
Gunnarsson won't allow Smith to pass to mount.
Smith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gunnarsson trying to control but Smith postures up.
Smith is looking for a kimura but Gunnarsson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smith to get the leverage.
Smith is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gunnarsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Gunnarsson is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson has his hands on Smith's head, controlling the position.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gunnarsson working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Gunnarsson is keeping the position.
Gunnarsson controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Gunnarsson is retaining full guard.
Smith keeps trying to improve his position.
Gunnarsson is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gunnarsson is keeping the position for now.
Gunnarsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Gunnarsson is keeping the position.
Gunnarsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gunnarsson has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gunnarsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gunnarsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gunnarsson actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson is looking to improve his position.
Gunnarsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith moves into full mount! Gunnarsson won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Gunnarsson (0) vs (3) Smith
Gunnarsson tries to lock up and control but Smith gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Smith is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Gunnarsson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Gunnarsson shrugs it off.
Smith is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Gunnarsson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Gunnarsson! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gunnarsson (2) vs (3) Smith
Gunnarsson wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gunnarsson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smith working for a triangle but Gunnarsson defends it easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking for subs off his back but Gunnarsson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Gunnarsson is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Gunnarsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gunnarsson seems to be looking for submissions.
Gunnarsson is looking for a kimura but Smith is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gunnarsson to get the leverage.
Gunnarsson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smith defends it well.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Gunnarsson has control of the leg.
Smith moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson is stalling in the full guard.
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gunnarsson stays in close to Smith's body and controls the position.
Gunnarsson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Smith moves into full guard.
Gunnarsson stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Gunnarsson wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Smith is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gunnarsson trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gunnarsson defends it easily.
Gunnarsson wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gunnarsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gunnarsson defends well.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Gunnarsson from controlling successfully.
Gunnarsson forces his way into half guard.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smith regains full guard. Nicely done.
Smith working for a triangle but Gunnarsson defends it easily.
Gunnarsson passes into half guard.
Smith tries to roll over but Gunnarsson keeps him under control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Smith actively working from the bottom here.
Gunnarsson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smith defends it well.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Gunnarsson works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gunnarsson (5) vs (3) Smith
Gunnarsson fails to advance to Smith's back.
Gunnarsson controlling the pace for now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson has control of Smith's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Smith regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Gunnarsson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Smith manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Gunnarsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smith knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Smith manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gunnarsson (5) vs (5) Smith
Smith wants to work for an arm triangle but Gunnarsson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Smith looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gunnarsson is defending against the submission attempts here by Smith.
Gunnarsson is trying to maintain the position but Smith is very close to passing his half guard.
Gunnarsson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gunnarsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Gunnarsson's legs - danger averted.
Smith has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Gunnarsson to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Smith is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Gunnarsson pulls down on the head and he's put Smith to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gunnar Gunnarsson!
A victorious Gunnar Gunnarsson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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