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Bots de Garra 127 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 52 wins and 27 losses; Abu Schaubi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 32 losses; Richard Anderson! The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? Anderson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Schaubi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Anderson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Schaubi defends well and Anderson ends up having to push Schaubi into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch. Anderson with a poor takedown and Schaubi counters by clinching up. Abu Schaubi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Anderson. Schaubi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Anderson walks away with a smile on his face. Schaubi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Anderson shoots for a takedown but Schaubi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Schaubi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Anderson manages to circle out of the way. Schaubi moves into the clinch successfully.
Schaubi has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Anderson uses from the top position. Schaubi controlling the position. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Schaubi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schaubi is keeping the position for now. Schaubi looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Schaubi has his hands on Anderson's head, controlling the position. Schaubi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Anderson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Schaubi is trying to control the position but Anderson postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Schaubi is pulling down on Anderson's head. It's preventing any offense from Anderson, at least for the moment. Anderson trying to control but Schaubi is working from the bottom. Schaubi looking to control.
Schaubi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Schaubi trying to control the position.
Schaubi pulls Anderson in close to prevent any damage. Anderson wants to control from the top but Schaubi keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Schaubi trying to control the position.
Schaubi wants to control the position but Anderson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. Anderson moves into full mount! Schaubi won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (0) vs (3) Anderson Anderson looking to control but Schaubi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Anderson manages to capitalize on a mistake by Schaubi to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Schaubi (0) vs (6) Anderson Anderson tries to keep control of the position but Schaubi is staying busy. Schaubi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Anderson struggling to keep hold of the position.
I would not like to be Schaubi right now.
You can see the frustration on Schaubi's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Our spies down at at Jed's Gym inform us that Anderson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off? Anderson is not going to allow Schaubi to sit and survive in this position.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Anderson controlling from the back. Schaubi trying to control the position but Anderson manages to sink in the hooks. Anderson is hanging on to Schaubi's back as he tries to escape.
Schaubi trying to control the hands but Anderson breaks the grip. Anderson tries to get the hooks in deep but Schaubi pushed the leg off.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Anderson gets his hands free as Schaubi looks to control. Schaubi tries to escape but Anderson has the hooks in and won't let him break free. Schaubi is working hard here to advance position. Anderson tightening his grip on Schaubi, looking for the choke. You can see the frustration on Schaubi's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Schaubi rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Anderson prevents Schaubi from improving his position. Schaubi is staying active underneath Anderson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Schaubi trying to hold on to Anderson's head to control him but Anderson postures up.
Schaubi tries to roll over but Anderson keeps him under control. Schaubi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Anderson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Anderson's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Schaubi (4) vs (6) Anderson
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Anderson showing good submission defense here.
Anderson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Schaubi's arms. Schaubi tries to get the hooks in deep but Anderson pushed the leg off.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Schaubi wants to control the position but Anderson frees himself and scrambles - Schaubi manages to regain control in side control.
Anderson struggling a bit here. Anderson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Schaubi trying to mount his opponent but Anderson defends it. Schaubi is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Anderson reverses the position - he's now on top in Schaubi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schaubi (4) vs (8) Anderson
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. Anderson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Anderson passes Schaubi's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Schaubi wants to get back to full guard. 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 twelve minutes gone in the round. Schaubi is trying to control but Anderson manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (4) vs (11) Anderson Anderson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Schaubi tries to get back to half guard but can't. Schaubi regains half guard. Anderson is keen to just control but Schaubi is a slippery customer.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. Schaubi wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy.
Anderson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Schaubi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Schaubi wants to improve his position but Anderson is controlling well.
Schaubi is staying active underneath Anderson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Schaubi wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy.
Anderson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Schaubi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. Schaubi is pressing down on Anderson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Anderson won't allow Schaubi to sweep him here. Schaubi working a defensive guard but Anderson manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (4) vs (14) Anderson Anderson working away. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Schaubi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Anderson wins on points by 14 to 4. Richard Anderson thanked the fans post fight for their support. The defeated Abu Schaubi had this to say: 'Gawld dawg'. |
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