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Bots de Garra 66 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 7 wins and 1 losses; Gunnar Gunnarsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 18 losses; Calan Smith!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gunnarsson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Smith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gunnarsson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gunnarsson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Smith to keep the fight standing.
Smith tries to pull guard but Gunnarsson forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Gunnarsson is trying to pull guard but Smith turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Gunnarsson ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gunnarsson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Gunnarsson trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Gunnarsson is keeping the position.
Gunnarsson wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith is looking to advance position but Gunnarsson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gunnarsson (4) vs (0) Smith
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 is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Smith looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Gunnarsson! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Gunnar Gunnarsson!
A relieved looking Gunnar Gunnarsson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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