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Bots de Garra 1 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Juha Ahokas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Chozen Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie scores with a takedown into Ahokas's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ahokas (0) vs (2) Gracie
Ahokas keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Ahokas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ahokas has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ahokas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ahokas defends it well.
Ahokas actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahokas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie prevents Ahokas from improving his position.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ahokas defends it well.
Ahokas actively working from the bottom here.
Ahokas is looking to improve his position.
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.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Ahokas is defending well.
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ahokas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Ahokas looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahokas is looking to improve his position.
Ahokas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ahokas looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Ahokas is defending well.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ahokas defends it well.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Ahokas is defending well.
Ahokas makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ahokas.
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ahokas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ahokas can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ahokas actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie is working for a kimura but Ahokas is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ahokas actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie is working for a kimura but Ahokas is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ahokas is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ahokas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Ahokas is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gracie advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (0) vs (5) Gracie
Gracie tries for a kimura but Ahokas is defending well.
Ahokas is looking to reverse the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries for a kimura but Ahokas is defending well.
Ahokas is looking for a sweep.
Gracie tries for a kimura but Ahokas is defending well.
Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ahokas tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
Ahokas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ahokas regains half guard.
Ahokas looking for submissions off his back.
Ahokas actively working from the bottom here.
Ahokas wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
Ahokas actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie is working for a kimura but Ahokas is defending it quite comfortably.
Ahokas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ahokas works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ahokas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Ahokas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ahokas manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Ahokas's guard.
Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Ahokas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ahokas manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Ahokas's guard.
Ahokas is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ahokas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ahokas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ahokas has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ahokas is keeping the position for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ahokas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ahokas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
Ahokas is breathing heavily.
Ahokas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ahokas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ahokas keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie slips nicely into half guard.
Ahokas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ahokas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ahokas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Ahokas moves into full guard.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Ahokas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ahokas manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Ahokas's guard.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ahokas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gracie passes into half guard.
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Ahokas looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Ahokas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ahokas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ahokas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ahokas defends it well.
Ahokas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ahokas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Gracie has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (0) vs (8) Gracie
Ahokas really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gracie working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Gracie working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ahokas is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gracie has hold of Ahokas's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ahokas manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ahokas is trying desperately to improve position.
Gracie looking to secure an arm triangle but Ahokas defends it well.
Gracie is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ahokas has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Gracie with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Ahokas regains half guard.
Ahokas moves into full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ahokas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.
Ahokas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ahokas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.
Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ahokas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ahokas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ahokas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Ahokas is keeping the position.
Ahokas is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Gracie has his hands clasped together but Ahokas extends and breaks Gracie's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Ahokas.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Juha Ahokas!
Juha Ahokas 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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