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Bots de Garra 77 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 36 wins and 21 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 23 losses; Thomas Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bennett tries to score a power double leg takedown but Camara sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bennett somewhat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bennett.
Camara leaves Bennett with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Abubakar Camara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Bennett.
Bennett fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bennett misses with a takedown
and Camara counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Camara (2) vs (0) Bennett
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (5) vs (0) Bennett
Bennett being controlled for a moment.
Bennett is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Camara is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Camara (7) vs (0) Bennett
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Camara (10) vs (0) Bennett
I would not like to be Bennett right now.
Camara keeps control of the position as Bennett tries to break free.
Camara struggling to keep hold of the position.
Bennett is trying to break free.
Camara is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
You can see the frustration on Bennett's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Camara biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camara doesn't have the hooks in and Bennett manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (10) vs (2) Bennett
Bennett has gone for a leg lock! Camara slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bennett's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (12) vs (2) Bennett
Bennett has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Camara is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bennett. Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (15) vs (2) Bennett
Bennett is trying to work for a sweep but Camara has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Camara (17) vs (2) Bennett
Bennett is squirming around, avoiding Camara's attempts to control the action.
Bennett tries to improve his position but Camara has taken his back! Camara has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Bennett tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Camara pushes Bennett away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Abubakar Camara!
An out of breath Abubakar Camara thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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