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Bots de Garra 104 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 35 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 21 losses; Amir Ziyaeddin!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Toehold shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ziyaeddin defends it nicely.
Toehold sets himself, and Ziyaeddin steps forward looking for the clinch! Toehold avoids it this time.
Ziyaeddin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ziyaeddin tries to pull guard but Toehold won't allow it.
Toehold jumps into guard, dragging Ziyaeddin to the mat.
Ziyaeddin sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziyaeddin tries to free his leg and advance position but Toehold is retaining full guard.
Ziyaeddin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ziyaeddin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toehold swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Toehold being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ziyaeddin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ziyaeddin wants to pass the guard but Toehold is keeping the position.
Toehold looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ziyaeddin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Toehold controls Ziyaeddin momentarily but Ziyaeddin frees himself.
Ziyaeddin trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Toehold manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (0) Ziyaeddin
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ziyaeddin is looking for a triangle but Toehold pushes his legs off easily.
Ziyaeddin has his foot on Toehold's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Toehold works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ziyaeddin looking for a guillotine here but Toehold defends easily.
Ziyaeddin being controlled here, momentarily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ziyaeddin looking to control.
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.
Toehold sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ziyaeddin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ziyaeddin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ziyaeddin has his foot on Toehold's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Toehold works his way back into a safe position though.
Toehold slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Toehold's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ziyaeddin pushes a forearm under Toehold's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Toehold is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Amir Ziyaeddin!
Amir Ziyaeddin was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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