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Bots de Garra 37 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 12 losses; Louis Princip! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Gunnar Gunnarsson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Princip scores with a takedown into Gunnarsson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Princip (2) vs (0) Gunnarsson
Gunnarsson pulls Princip in close to prevent any damage.
Gunnarsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gunnarsson is trying to control the position but Princip postures up.
Princip drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gunnarsson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Princip has Gunnarsson in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Princip (2) vs (2) Gunnarsson
Princip working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gunnarsson has passed into half guard!
Princip looking for submissions off his back.
Princip is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gunnarsson pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson seems to be working for a kimura but Princip defends the submission attempt.
Gunnarsson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Princip doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gunnarsson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Princip is looking for a sweep. Gunnarsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Princip is working hard here to advance position.
Princip looking for submissions off his back.
Princip manages to get to full guard.
Princip escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gunnarsson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Princip keeping moving, preventing Gunnarsson from controlling successfully.
Princip is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gunnarsson is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the 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.
Princip is looking for a triangle but Gunnarsson pushes his legs off easily.
Princip pushes a forearm under Gunnarsson's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Gunnarsson is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Louis Princip!
After winning the bout, Louis Princip thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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