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Bots de Garra 61 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 38 wins and 32 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 16 losses; Calan Smith!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fiachna shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the ropes. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smith tries to counter by closing the distance.
Fiachna shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fiachna changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Fiachna manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smith steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fiachna.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darragh Fiachna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith rushes Fiachna and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Fiachna has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Smith clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fiachna (4) vs (0) Smith
Smith tries to escape but Fiachna has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
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.
Smith looking very determined here, making life difficult for Fiachna.
Fiachna looking to break Smith's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Smith remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Fiachna will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Fiachna's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Smith is trying to break free.
Smith rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
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 get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fiachna looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Fiachna works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (7) vs (0) Smith
Fiachna tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fiachna takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Smith is trying to escape the mount.
Smith is still trying to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fiachna trying to control the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fiachna is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Smith! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (10) vs (0) Smith
Fiachna wants to take Smith's back but he can't do it this time.
Fiachna takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Smith is trying to escape the mount.
Fiachna takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fiachna wants to control the pace but Smith is squirming around nicely.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fiachna. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is desperately trying to improve his position but Fiachna has a good base and remains in mount.
Smith has given up his back here. Will Fiachna look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (13) vs (0) Smith
Fiachna has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Smith tries to escape the position.
Smith looking very determined here, making life difficult for Fiachna.
Fiachna trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Smith doesn't escape.
Smith is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Fiachna off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Smith tries to roll but Fiachna sticks to his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fiachna has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Smith's body.
A lull in the action here.
Fiachna has good solid back control here.
Fiachna is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Smith knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Smith for a finish.
Smith is keeping busy.
I really don't envy Smith right now.
Smith defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Fiachna's arms.
Smith is really stuck here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Smith is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fiachna biding his time, looking for the opening.
Fiachna is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Smith is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Fiachna is looking to control Smith but Smith is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Smith is in bad spot here.
Fiachna biding his time, controlling Smith.
Fiachna wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.
Fiachna controlling well, preventing Smith from escaping the position.
Fiachna patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Fiachna tightening his grip on Smith, looking for the choke.
Smith tries to escape but Fiachna has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fiachna controlling the position well here. Smith rolled but Fiachna kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Fiachna wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.
I really don't envy Smith right now.
Fiachna controlling the position well here. Smith rolled but Fiachna kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Fiachna has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Fiachna has managed to slip his arm under Smith's chin. This could be all over... yep, Smith is tapping out! Submission win for Fiachna.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Darragh Fiachna!
A victorious Darragh Fiachna thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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