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Bots de Garra 78 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 10 losses; Tyler Alvarez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 16 losses; Serhey Rishkinov!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Alvarez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rishkinov tries to clinch up.
Rishkinov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alvarez (0) vs (2) Rishkinov
Rishkinov is pressing down on Alvarez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Alvarez is holding on for now.
Rishkinov wants to control but Alvarez is keeping him busy.
Alvarez gets full guard.
Alvarez keeping full guard, as Rishkinov tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rishkinov wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
Alvarez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rishkinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvarez keeping full guard, as Rishkinov tries to pass.
Rishkinov trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rishkinov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alvarez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rishkinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvarez has Rishkinov pulled in close to control his posture.
Rishkinov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alvarez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rishkinov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
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 wants to pass the guard but Alvarez is keeping the position.
Rishkinov looking to sit in guard and control but Alvarez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (2) vs (2) Rishkinov
We've been hearing good reports from Alvarez'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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez passes Rishkinov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rishkinov wants to improve his position but Alvarez is controlling well.
Alvarez passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (5) vs (2) Rishkinov
Alvarez controlling the pace for now.
Rishkinov wants to hold on but Alvarez pushes him away.
Alvarez moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Alvarez (8) vs (2) Rishkinov
Alvarez has the hooks in. Rishkinov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Rishkinov trying to control but not successfully.
Alvarez has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Rishkinov has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Rishkinov won't enjoy being in this position. Alvarez looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Rishkinov is tapping - it's over boys! Alvarez picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tyler Alvarez!
Tyler Alvarez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Serhey Rishkinov spoke after the fight, saying 'I didn't stick to the game plan. I played his game and lost . I'll be back '. |
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