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Bots de Garra 147 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 8 wins and 6 losses; Lochlain OBrien! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rufino Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
OBrien forces Gracie back against the ropes and clinches.
Gracie wants to take the fight to the mat but OBrien manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
OBrien works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: OBrien (2) vs (0) Gracie
OBrien stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position.
OBrien seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gracie for as long as he can get away with.
OBrien preventing the sweep.
OBrien seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
OBrien tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
OBrien will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie wants to improve his position but instead OBrien has moved into half guard.
OBrien is taking a breather. Gracie says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gracie has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
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 one minute gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control here.
Still in half guard, OBrien seems content to control.
Gracie is trying is best to control the position here.
OBrien controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but OBrien has control of the leg.
OBrien keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gracie controlling the position for now.
OBrien trying to control the pace.
OBrien tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it.
OBrien slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie won't allow OBrien to pass to mount.
OBrien is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.
OBrien is controlling the pace.
OBrien trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to roll over but OBrien keeps him under control.
OBrien content to control rather than advance.
OBrien uses his free foot to push down on Gracie's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gracie. Score +3 for passing guard: OBrien (5) vs (0) Gracie
OBrien looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gracie is trying to escape the mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to hold on but OBrien postures up.
OBrien controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
OBrien avoids the attempt from Gracie to control.
OBrien controlling the position easily from mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
OBrien continues to stall.
OBrien has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gracie is trying to escape the mount.
Gracie wants to control but OBrien is having none of it.
Gracie looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: OBrien (8) vs (0) Gracie
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Will OBrien go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
OBrien biding his time, looking for the opening.
OBrien trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
OBrien slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - OBrien's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
I would not like to be Gracie right now.
Gracie rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if OBrien is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
OBrien has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: OBrien (11) vs (0) Gracie
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to improve his position but OBrien isn't that keen on the idea.
OBrien controlling from mount.
Gracie has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: OBrien (14) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie trying to control the hands but OBrien breaks the grip.
Gracie is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
OBrien controlling well, preventing Gracie from escaping the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
OBrien is not going to allow Gracie to sit and survive in this position.
OBrien has good solid back control here.
Gracie tries to escape the position.
OBrien is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
OBrien trying to control momentarily.
OBrien has good solid back control here.
OBrien tries to keep control of the position but Gracie is staying busy.
OBrien biding his time, controlling Gracie.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to roll but OBrien sticks to his back.
What can Gracie do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Gracie staying busy and making it hard for OBrien to control.
OBrien slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Gracie tries to break free.
OBrien is riding his opponent, not letting Gracie buck him off.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to roll but OBrien sticks to his back.
OBrien biding his time, controlling Gracie.
Gracie tries to escape but OBrien has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
OBrien just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
OBrien'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.
I really don't envy Gracie right now.
OBrien biding his time, controlling Gracie.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
This is a sustained period of stalling by OBrien.
And that's the end of the fight!
OBrien takes the fight on points by 14 to 0.
After winning the bout, Lochlain OBrien 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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