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Bots de Garra 153 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 43 wins and 32 losses; Ze Jiurgite! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 69 wins and 52 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Toehold feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jiurgite (0) vs (2) Toehold
Jiurgite is pulling down on Toehold's head. It's preventing any offense from Toehold, at least for the moment.
Jiurgite had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Toehold defends it easily.
Jiurgite looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiurgite wants to sweep here but Toehold controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toehold 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.
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.
Jiurgite working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Toehold has passed into half guard!
Toehold is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jiurgite wants to control the position but Toehold says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Toehold is looking to advance position but Jiurgite won't allow it.
Toehold with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jiurgite definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jiurgite is trying to maintain the position but Toehold is very close to passing his half guard.
Jiurgite is refusing to be controlled, as Toehold sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toehold is thwarting Jiurgite's attempts to control the position.
Jiurgite makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jiurgite.
Jiurgite controls Toehold momentarily but Toehold frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toehold trying to control the position from guard on top but Jiurgite is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toehold won't allow Jiurgite to sweep him here.
Jiurgite trying to control the position here.
Jiurgite working a defensive guard here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jiurgite looking to hit a scissor sweep but Toehold is one step ahead there.
Jiurgite is controlling Toehold's posture.
Jiurgite tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jiurgite looking to control.
Toehold preventing the sweep.
Jiurgite is trying to keep Toehold in close.
Toehold controlling from the top position.
Jiurgite will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jiurgite holds on and takes a little breather.
Toehold passes into half guard.
Toehold looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jiurgite wants to improve his position but Toehold is controlling well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Toehold is controlling the pace.
Jiurgite is looking to improve his position.
Toehold seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jiurgite does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jiurgite trying to control here.
Toehold content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jiurgite trying to hold on to Toehold's head to control him but Toehold postures up.
Jiurgite is concentrating on defense, preventing Toehold from advancing position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jiurgite tries to get to full guard but Toehold has control of the leg.
Toehold is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Jiurgite reverses the position - he's now on top in Toehold's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jiurgite (2) vs (2) Toehold
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Jiurgite from controlling successfully.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Jiurgite stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toehold swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jiurgite trying to control the position from guard on top but Toehold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jiurgite advances to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Toehold wants to control but Jiurgite is keeping busy.
Jiurgite is pressing down on Toehold's thigh, looking to free his foot. Toehold is holding on for now.
Well, if Jiurgite 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.
Jiurgite trying to control from half guard but Toehold is working away.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jiurgite wants to free his trapped foot but Toehold is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Toehold is pressing down on Jiurgite's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Toehold wants to sweep but no luck.
Toehold has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jiurgite has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (5) vs (2) Toehold
Jiurgite wants to control but Toehold is keeping him busy.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Jiurgite tries to move into full mount but can't pass Toehold's legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toehold is not content to let Jiurgite control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jiurgite takes the fight on points by 5 to 2. |
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