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Bots de Garra 208 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 82 wins and 50 losses; Tyron Scott! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 41 losses; Leonardinho Chai! The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Scott feints and as Chai raises his hands in defense, Scott changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Scott (2) vs (0) Chai Chai is trying to keep Scott in close.
Scott showing good wrestling skills to control the position. 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. Chai looking for a guillotine here but Scott defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chai wants to control but Scott passes easily into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chai tries to get to full guard but Scott has control of the leg. Chai is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Scott's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Scott's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Scott (2) vs (4) Chai Chai is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. Scott wants to control his opponent's hands but Chai gets his hands free.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Scott is really stuck here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Scott trying to control the action but Chai just sinks the hooks in. Scott tries to break free.
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. Chai is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
We've been hearing good reports from Scott's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. Chai controlling well, preventing Scott from escaping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Chai tries to keep control of the position but Scott is staying busy. Chai controlling from the back. Scott trying to control but not successfully. Chai is looking to control Scott but Scott is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Scott tries to escape but Chai has the hooks in and won't let him break free. Chai wants to control but Scott is keeping busy. Scott manages to reverse the position and now he's in Chai's guard. Nice work there by Scott.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Scott (4) vs (4) Chai Chai working a defensive guard here.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy. Chai wants to control the position but Scott says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. Scott tries to pass to full mount but Chai defends it. Chai wants to control but Scott is keeping busy.
Scott prevents Chai from improving his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Chai is looking to control Scott's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chai avoid being mounted? Chai won't allow Scott to pass to mount. Chai trying to hold on to Scott's head to control him but Scott postures up.
Chai won't allow Scott to pass to mount. Scott prevents Chai from improving his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Chai is still trying to improve position. Chai is looking to control Scott's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chai avoid being mounted? Chai trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Scott (7) vs (4) Chai Chai really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Scott controlling the position easily from mount. Chai holds on to Scott as tight as he can, avoiding damage. Scott controlling his opponent. Chai keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Chai wants to hold on but Scott pushes him away. Scott will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Chai is in all sorts of trouble here.
Scott trying to control but he's not successful this time. Scott avoids the attempt from Chai to control. Scott looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Scott has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Chai is looking to improve his position but Scott isn't that keen on the idea. Scott content just to control the position here. Scott trying to control but Chai is having none of it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. Chai tries to lock up and control but Scott gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Chai is wriggling around trying to escape.
Chai tries to hold on but Scott pushes him away. Chai is looking to improve his position but Scott isn't that keen on the idea. Chai felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. Scott content just to control the position here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. Chai really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Scott content just to control the position here. Chai is looking to get to half guard. Chai tries to lock up and control but Scott gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. Scott controlling his opponent. Chai tries to hold on but Scott postures up. Chai is wriggling around trying to escape.
Scott controlling the pace for now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. Chai tries to hold on but Scott pushes him away. Chai is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chai wants to control but Scott is having none of it. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight! Scott takes the fight on points by 7 to 4. Tyron Scott retains his super heavyweight title! An out of breath Tyron Scott 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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