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Bots de Garra 196 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 14 wins and 32 losses; Felix Suarez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 16 losses; Corona Virus! The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Virus moves into the clinch successfully.
Suarez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Suarez jumps guard but Virus turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing. Suarez is trying to drag Virus to the mat but Virus just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there. Virus gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Suarez (0) vs (2) Virus Suarez is looking for a sweep. Virus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Suarez trying to control from the bottom.
Virus trying to control the pace. Virus wants to pass to mount but Suarez is defending the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Suarez is trying to get back to full guard. Suarez is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round. Suarez is doing well to control the position and prevent Virus from advancing to side control. Virus sitting and controlling from the half guard. Suarez is looking to control Virus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Suarez avoid being mounted? Virus moves into full mount! Suarez won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Suarez (0) vs (5) Virus Virus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Suarez tries to reverse the position but Virus maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Virus looking to control and managing it successfully. Virus's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Suarez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Virus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Suarez tries to lock up and control but Virus gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Virus wants to control the pace but Suarez is squirming around nicely. Suarez tries to hold on but Virus pushes him away. Virus controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Suarez has given up his back here. Will Virus look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Suarez (0) vs (8) Virus Suarez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Suarez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Suarez is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Virus.
Suarez looking very determined here, making life difficult for Virus.
Suarez looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round. You can see the frustration on Suarez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Virus tries to get the hooks in deep but Suarez pushed the leg off. Suarez looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. Virus tries to get the hooks in deep but Suarez pushed the leg off. Suarez rolls, trying to escape but Virus keeps control of the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Suarez is really stuck here.
Virus has good solid back control here. Suarez is trying to break free.
Virus trying to control. Suarez rolls, trying to escape but Virus keeps control of the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Virus controls the action. Suarez looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. Virus keeps control of the position easily here as Suarez tries to buck him off.
Virus is continuing to stall. Suarez can't escape the position.
Suarez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Virus trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Suarez doesn't escape. Suarez wants to control his opponent's hands but Virus gets his hands free.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Suarez breaks Virus's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Suarez (2) vs (8) Virus Virus is adopting a defensive guard. Virus controls Suarez momentarily but Suarez frees himself. Suarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Suarez trying to control but Virus is working from the bottom. Virus is trying to control the position but Suarez postures up. Virus is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Virus being controlled here, momentarily. Suarez tries to free his leg and advance position but Virus is retaining full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Suarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Virus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Virus has control of Suarez's left arm, preventing Suarez from doing any damage. Virus keeping full guard, as Suarez tries to pass. Suarez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Virus is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Virus has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Suarez (2) vs (10) Virus Virus trying to control the position from guard on top but Suarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Suarez being controlled here, momentarily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Virus trying to control the position from guard on top but Suarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Suarez pulls Virus in close to his closed guard and prevents Virus from doing any damage or advancing position. Suarez 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. Suarez being controlled here, momentarily. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Suarez keeping moving, preventing Virus from controlling successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Virus might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Suarez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Virus slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. The adventures of Virus the control monster continue. Boring. Let's hope that Virus has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Virus wants to pass the guard but Suarez is keeping the position. Virus 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.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. Suarez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Virus trying to control the position from guard on top but Suarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Virus tries to free his leg and advance position but Suarez is retaining full guard. Suarez controls Virus momentarily but Virus frees himself. Suarez tries to land a sweep but no joy. Suarez controls Virus momentarily but Virus frees himself. Virus controlling from the top position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. Suarez is trying to keep Virus in close.
Virus pushing down on Suarez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Suarez won't allow Virus to pass to mount. Suarez is looking for a sweep. Virus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Virus trying to control the pace. Suarez wants to improve his position but Virus is controlling well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. Suarez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Virus slips nicely into half guard. Suarez is refusing to be controlled, as Virus sits in half guard. Suarez is trying to get back to full guard. Suarez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Virus's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Virus's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Suarez (6) vs (10) Virus Suarez wants to control but Virus is keeping busy. Suarez has the hooks in. Virus is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. Virus trying to control the hands but Suarez breaks the grip. Suarez goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Virus escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Suarez (6) vs (12) Virus
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. Suarez wants to control but Virus is keeping busy.
Well, if Virus 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.
Suarez wants to control but Virus is keeping busy.
Virus with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight! Virus wins on points by 12 to 6. An out of breath Corona Virus thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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