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CFC CG Rio PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Pete Dunham! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Elim Garak!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dunham fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Garak sprawls well initially but Dunham persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dunham (2) vs (0) Garak
Garak wants to improve his position but Dunham is controlling well.
Dunham takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Garak tries to roll over but Dunham keeps him under control.
Garak looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garak has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dunham is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunham wants to control but Garak is keeping him busy.
Garak wants to control but Dunham is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Garak wants to improve his position but Dunham is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Garak tries to roll over but Dunham keeps him under control.
Garak is controlling Dunham's trapped leg to prevent Dunham from advancing to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garak regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garak has control of Dunham's left arm, preventing Dunham from doing any damage.
Garak is continuing to stall.
Garak 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.
Garak pulls Dunham in close to prevent any damage.
Dunham trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dunham has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Garak is pulling down on Dunham's head to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunham preventing the sweep.
Dunham pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garak is keeping the position for now.
Garak controlling the position.
Dunham is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Garak has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Dunham is looking to defend but Garak has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Dunham! Garak pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Dunham taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Elim Garak!
Elim Garak seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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