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Bots de Garra 87 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 8 wins and 3 losses; Gunnar Gunnarsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 19 losses; Serhey Rishkinov!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gunnarsson closes the distance and clinches.
Gunnarsson is trying to pull guard but Rishkinov has him pressed against the ropes.
Rishkinov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gunnarsson (0) vs (4) Rishkinov
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rishkinov trying to control the position but Gunnarsson is working away.
Rishkinov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gunnarsson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rishkinov's guard! Nice work there by Gunnarsson! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gunnarsson (2) vs (4) Rishkinov
Gunnarsson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gunnarsson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gunnarsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rishkinov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gunnarsson has managed to get both his arms back between Rishkinov's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rishkinov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gunnarsson controls the pace.
Gunnarsson is looking to pass into half guard but Rishkinov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Rishkinov is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gunnarsson (2) vs (6) Rishkinov
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunnarsson keeping moving, preventing Rishkinov from controlling successfully.
Gunnarsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rishkinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Gunnarsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gunnarsson controls Rishkinov momentarily but Rishkinov frees himself.
Gunnarsson keeping moving, preventing Rishkinov from controlling successfully.
Gunnarsson working a defensive guard here.
Rishkinov looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson wants to sweep here but Rishkinov controlling him for the moment.
Gunnarsson keeping moving, preventing Rishkinov from controlling successfully.
Gunnarsson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rishkinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Gunnarsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gunnarsson is looking for a triangle but Rishkinov pushes his legs off easily.
Rishkinov wants to control from the top but Gunnarsson keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rishkinov is aware though and is defending well.
Gunnarsson is looking for a triangle but Rishkinov pushes his legs off easily.
Rishkinov postures up.
Rishkinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Gunnarsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rishkinov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gunnarsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rishkinov wants to pass the guard but Gunnarsson is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson wants to reverse the position here. Rishkinov has hold of a leg though and he's dropped back looking for a kneebar! The fighters roll across the mat but Gunnarsson is forced to tap! Gunnarsson looks devastated but at least his leg points in the right direction.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Serhey Rishkinov!
After winning the bout, Serhey Rishkinov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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