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Bots de Garra 179 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 2 wins and 12 losses; Patrick Murphy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 70 wins and 47 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kamenev tries to keep at a distance but Murphy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Murphy manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kamenev 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.
Kamenev stopping the sweep attempt from Murphy.
Murphy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kamenev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kamenev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kamenev is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Murphy wants to sweep but no luck.
Murphy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Murphy (2) vs (0) Kamenev
Murphy has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kamenev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Murphy's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Murphy (2) vs (2) Kamenev
Kamenev is fighting to break Murphy's control of his arms but Murphy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Murphy wants to control but Kamenev passes easily into half guard.
Murphy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Murphy trying to control but Kamenev postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy is looking to improve his position.
Kamenev takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Murphy is in trouble now - Kamenev has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Murphy (2) vs (5) Kamenev
Murphy tries to hold on but Kamenev pushes him away.
Kamenev controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kamenev sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Murphy can't escape the position.
Kamenev avoids the attempt from Murphy to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy tries to reverse the position but Kamenev maintains control.
Murphy is working hard here to advance position.
Kamenev avoids the attempt from Murphy to control.
Kamenev tries to control but Murphy wriggling away.
Murphy tries to lock up and control but Kamenev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Murphy tries to improve his position but Kamenev has taken his back! Kamenev has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Murphy tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Kamenev pushes Murphy away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ivan Kamenev!
During a confident post fight interview, Ivan Kamenev thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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