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Bots de Garra 72 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 22 wins and 18 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 14 losses; Serhey Rishkinov!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Rishkinov looks for a takedown but Curls sprawls well.
Rishkinov tries to keep at a distance but Curls has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rishkinov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Curls pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rishkinov tries to score a body lock takedown but Curls shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jerry Curls has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Serhey Rishkinov.
Rishkinov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Curls prevents it.
Curls gets control of Rishkinov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Curls will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Rishkinov trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom.
Rishkinov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Curls swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curls keeping moving, preventing Rishkinov from controlling successfully.
Rishkinov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rishkinov tries to free his leg and advance position but Curls is retaining full guard.
Curls keeping moving, preventing Rishkinov from controlling successfully.
Rishkinov looking to pass the guard.
Curls keeping moving, preventing Rishkinov from controlling successfully.
Rishkinov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curls pulls Rishkinov in to control the position.
Curls has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rishkinov tries to free his leg and advance position but Curls is retaining full guard.
Curls seems keen to control Rishkinov's posture.
Rishkinov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Curls is keeping the position for now.
Rishkinov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Curls looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rishkinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Curls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Curls working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rishkinov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rishkinov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Curls lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (2) vs (0) Rishkinov
Rishkinov wants to control but Curls passes easily into half guard.
Rishkinov tries to get to full guard but Curls has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rishkinov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rishkinov controls Curls momentarily but Curls frees himself.
Rishkinov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Curls is one step ahead there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Curls engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Curls preventing the sweep.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rishkinov keeping full guard, as Curls tries to pass.
Rishkinov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rishkinov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Curls postures up.
Rishkinov pulls Curls in close to prevent any damage.
Rishkinov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rishkinov wants to hit a sweep here but Curls passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rishkinov there! Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (5) vs (0) Rishkinov
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rishkinov is just holding on here. Curls manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Curls (8) vs (0) Rishkinov
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Curls keeps control of the position as Rishkinov tries to break free.
Curls keeps control of the position easily here as Rishkinov tries to buck him off.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rishkinov is trying to roll into a better position but Curls has get a rear naked choke and Rishkinov is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jerry Curls!
Jerry Curls decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Serhey Rishkinov was interviewed post fight and said 'I didn't stick to the game plan. I played his game and lost . I'll be back '. |
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