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Bots de Garra 16 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 11 wins and 3 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Jack Lynn!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lynn shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Leifsson napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Leifsson (0) vs (4) Lynn
Lynn working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Leifsson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Leifsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lynn pulls his head out easily.
Leifsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Leifsson actively working from the bottom here.
Lynn is looking for a kimura but Leifsson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lynn to get the leverage.
Leifsson actively working from the bottom here.
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leifsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lynn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've been hearing good reports from Leifsson'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.
Lynn tries to pass the half guard into mount. Leifsson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lynn is looking for a kimura but Leifsson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lynn to get the leverage.
Leifsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lynn pulls his head out easily.
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back.
Lynn is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Leifsson has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lynn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back.
Lynn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Leifsson is looking for a sweep. Lynn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lynn is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Leifsson sees it coming and defends easily.
Lynn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Leifsson is just riding it out for now. Lynn eventually gives up the hold.
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back.
Leifsson gets back to full guard.
Lynn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leifsson is keeping the position for now.
Leifsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lynn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Leifsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lynn has managed to get both his arms back between Leifsson's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynn wants to pass the guard but Leifsson is keeping the position.
Lynn drops back looking for a leg! Leifsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Leifsson manages to kick Lynn off! Lynn jumps back into Leifsson's guard.
Leifsson has his foot on Lynn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lynn works his way back into a safe position though.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lynn working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Lynn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leifsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lynn sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Leifsson's guard.
Lynn 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.
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Leifsson is just riding it out for now. Lynn eventually gives up the hold.
Lynn is working for a submission of some sort.
Lynn is trying to work for a kimura but Leifsson is defending well.
Lynn is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Leifsson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lynn is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Leifsson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back.
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back.
Lynn is looking for a kimura but Leifsson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lynn to get the leverage.
Lynn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lynn tries to pass the half guard into mount. Leifsson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lynn in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Leifsson tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Lynn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jack Lynn!
A relieved looking Jack Lynn thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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