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Bots de Garra 160 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 23 losses; Leonardinho Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 71 wins and 50 losses; Bobby Lee Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Chai gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nickal ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Nickal no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Nickal working for a triangle but Chai defends it easily.
Nickal keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
Nickal looking for a guillotine here but Chai defends easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nickal working for a triangle but Chai defends it easily.
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nickal is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai is working hard here to advance position.
Nickal had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chai defends it easily.
Nickal looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai forces his way into half guard.
Nickal looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nickal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chai is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nickal has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chai wants to work for an arm triangle but Nickal is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chai is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chai wants to work for an arm triangle but Nickal is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nickal is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chai pulls his head out easily.
Chai wants to free his trapped foot but Nickal is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai wants to work for an arm triangle but Nickal is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chai seems to be looking for submissions.
Nickal actively working from the bottom here.
Chai is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nickal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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.
Nickal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chai is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nickal defends it well.
Nickal makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nickal.
Nickal has his foot on Chai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chai works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickal escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Nickal is keeping the position.
Nickal has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chai can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nickal is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chai stands and throws Nickal's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (3) vs (0) Nickal
Nickal prevents Chai from moving into mount.
Chai tries for a kimura but Nickal is defending well.
Nickal gets back to half guard.
Nickal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chai is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nickal looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nickal looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chai tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nickal knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chai is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nickal doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chai.
Nickal actively working from the bottom here.
Nickal works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nickal manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chai manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (3) vs (2) Nickal
Chai is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nickal drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nickal jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've been informed that Nickal has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nickal looking to pass the guard.
Nickal is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Chai looking to control.
Chai lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (5) vs (2) Nickal
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nickal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nickal throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chai drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chai jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nickal had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chai defends it easily.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Nickal is keeping the position.
Nickal is looking for a triangle but Chai pushes his legs off easily.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Nickal is keeping the position.
Chai is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Nickal looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nickal is looking for a triangle but Chai pushes his legs off easily.
Nickal keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Chai drops back looking for a leg! Nickal is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nickal manages to kick Chai off! Chai jumps back into Nickal's guard.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nickal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chai works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chai frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (8) vs (2) Nickal
Nickal is looking to get to half guard.
Nickal defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Chai.
Nickal working to try and regain half guard.
Chai takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Chai (11) vs (2) Nickal
Nickal is really stuck here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Chai working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Nickal tries to break free.
Chai has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Nickal has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Nickal manages to reverse the position and now he's in Chai's guard. Nice work there by Nickal.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (11) vs (4) Nickal
Chai has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nickal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai looking to control.
Chai working for a triangle but Nickal defends it easily.
Nickal thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nickal is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Chai working for a triangle but Nickal defends it easily.
Nickal is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Nickal is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Nickal is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Chai looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nickal drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nickal jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Chai is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (13) vs (4) Nickal
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Nickal wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
Nickal gets full guard.
Nickal escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chai advances to half guard.
Chai is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (16) vs (4) Nickal
Nickal defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Chai.
Nickal tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chai looking for a guillotine from mount but Nickal is having none of it.
Nickal defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Chai.
Nickal is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Chai locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Nickal is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leonardinho Chai!
Leonardinho Chai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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