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Bots de Garra 221 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 49 losses; Leonardinho Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 46 losses; Felix Suarez!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Suarez rushes Chai and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Chai turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Chai (4) vs (0) Suarez
Suarez sneaks back into half guard.
Chai is looking for a kimura but Suarez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chai to get the leverage.
Chai is looking for a kimura but Suarez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chai to get the leverage.
Chai is looking for a kimura here.
Suarez is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chai looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Suarez tries to get to full guard but Chai has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai is trying to work for a kimura but Suarez is defending well.
Chai is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Suarez has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suarez manages to get to full guard.
Suarez is trying to keep Chai in close.
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 drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chai jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Suarez wants to sweep but no luck.
Chai thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Suarez is keeping the position.
Chai drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chai jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Suarez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai has gone for a leg lock! Suarez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Chai's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (4) vs (2) Suarez
Chai looking for a guillotine here but Suarez defends easily.
Chai has his foot on Suarez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Suarez works his way back into a safe position though.
Suarez wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Suarez slips nicely into half guard.
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.
Suarez wants to pass to mount but Chai is defending the position.
Chai actively working from the bottom here.
Suarez prevents Chai from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chai is staying active underneath Suarez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chai is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Suarez pulls his head out easily.
Suarez trying to control from half guard but Chai is working away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Chai actively working from the bottom here.
My spies in Silverback MMA 🦍 inform me that Suarez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Suarez trying to control from half guard but Chai is working away.
Chai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Suarez is looking for a kimura here.
Suarez moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (4) vs (5) Suarez
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suarez is looking to take a break and control but Chai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chai tries to improve position but can't.
Suarez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chai keeps working.
Suarez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Suarez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Suarez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chai is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Chai stops Suarez from passing to mount.
Chai gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Suarez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chai is just riding it out for now. Suarez eventually gives up the hold.
Suarez trying to pass the guard but Chai defending well.
Chai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Suarez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chai wants to improve his position but Suarez is controlling well.
Chai actively working from the bottom here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Suarez wants to free his trapped foot but Chai is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Chai is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Suarez pulls his head out easily.
Suarez wants to take a breather but Chai is having none of it.
Chai actively working from the bottom here.
Suarez is looking for a kimura but Chai is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Suarez to get the leverage.
Chai is looking to improve his position.
Suarez uses his free foot to push down on Chai's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Chai. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (4) vs (8) Suarez
Chai prevents Suarez from taking his back.
Chai keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Suarez tries to control but Chai wriggling away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Suarez working for a guillotine from mount but Chai is in no mood to give up.
Chai working to try and regain half guard.
Chai sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Suarez is trying to control. Chai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chai is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Suarez pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chai manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Suarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suarez tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard.
Chai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Suarez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Suarez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chai looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Suarez has picked Chai up and slammed him! Chai can't keep hold of the triangle and Suarez manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (4) vs (11) Suarez
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Chai is looking to regain half guard here but Suarez keeps moving and retains side control.
Chai prevents Suarez from moving into mount.
Chai gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Chai is defending against the submission attempts here by Suarez.
Suarez trying to control from half guard but Chai is working away.
Chai tries to get to full guard but Suarez has control of the leg.
Suarez wants to take a breather but Chai is having none of it.
Chai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Suarez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chai is just riding it out for now. Suarez eventually gives up the hold.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Chai looking for submissions off his back.
Suarez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Chai! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (4) vs (14) Suarez
Chai is trying desperately to improve position.
Suarez wants to control the pace but Chai is squirming around nicely.
Chai stops Suarez from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Chai is trying to escape the mount.
Suarez is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Chai is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Chai (4) vs (17) Suarez
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Suarez is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Chai tries to escape the position.
What can Chai do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Chai is in bad spot here.
Chai looking very determined here, making life difficult for Suarez.
You can see the frustration on Chai's face He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Suarez is trying to stick to Chai's back but Chai is turning into Suarez. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Suarez's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Chai. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (6) vs (17) Suarez
Suarez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Suarez is keeping the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Chai thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Chai drops back looking for a leg! Suarez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Suarez manages to kick Chai off! Chai jumps back into Suarez's guard.
Suarez 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 (6) vs (19) Suarez
Chai tries to roll over but Suarez keeps him under control.
Suarez moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (6) vs (22) Suarez
Chai manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (8) vs (22) Suarez
Suarez is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chai is looking for a kimura but Suarez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chai to get the leverage.
Suarez keeping control of the position.
Chai seems to be looking for submissions.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Chai is looking for a kimura here.
Chai is looking for a kimura but Suarez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chai to get the leverage.
Chai is breathing heavily.
Chai prevents Suarez from improving his position.
Chai is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Suarez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chai is looking for a kimura here.
Chai is looking for a kimura but Suarez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chai to get the leverage.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Suarez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chai is working away from the top position though.
Suarez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Suarez.
Chai postures up.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Suarez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chai drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Suarez dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (8) vs (24) Suarez
Suarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Suarez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chai can't keep his opponent in guard - Suarez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Suarez passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (8) vs (27) Suarez
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Suarez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chai keeps working.
Chai tries to bench press Suarez off him but Suarez keeps the position.
Suarez wants to control but Chai is keeping him busy.
Chai manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Suarez is looking for a kimura here.
Chai is refusing to be controlled, as Suarez sits in half guard.
Chai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Suarez wins on points by 27 to 8.
Our winner, Felix Suarez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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