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Bots de Garra 89 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 37 losses; Jab Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Isaac Vernon!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vernon scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (0) vs (2) Vernon
Vernon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brown does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Brown makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brown.
Vernon looking to sit in guard and control but Brown gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (2) Vernon
Brown has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Vernon working a defensive guard but Brown passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brown trying to control from half guard but Vernon is working away.
Vernon tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vernon is refusing to be controlled, as Brown sits in half guard.
Vernon is defending against the submission attempts here by Brown.
Vernon wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
Brown is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vernon is just riding it out for now. Brown eventually gives up the hold.
Vernon is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vernon has a hand on Brown's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Brown takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (5) vs (2) Vernon
Brown looking to control but Vernon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vernon working to try and regain half guard.
Brown has control of Vernon's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Vernon regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Vernon is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown is working for a guillotine from mount but Vernon frees his head quite easily.
Brown wants to take Vernon's back here but Vernon is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Brown prevents Vernon from getting the reversal.
Vernon sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Brown is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vernon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brown.
Brown will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown prevents Vernon from improving his position.
Brown is looking for a kimura but Vernon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Brown to get the leverage.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Vernon is defending well.
Vernon is looking to control Brown's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vernon avoid being mounted?
Brown prevents Vernon from improving his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vernon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vernon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vernon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vernon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brown postures up.
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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Brown slips nicely into half guard.
Vernon wants to get back to full guard.
Vernon keeps trying to improve his position.
Vernon is staying active underneath Brown, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Brown looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Brown is working for a kimura but Vernon is defending it quite comfortably.
Vernon trying to get back to full guard but Brown takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (8) vs (2) Vernon
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vernon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vernon is controlling an arm, preventing Brown from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Brown has control of Vernon's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Vernon regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Vernon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vernon sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vernon is not content to let Brown control the position.
Vernon tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Brown has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (11) vs (2) Vernon
Vernon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Brown takes Vernon's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Vernon is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Brown (14) vs (2) Vernon
Brown is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Vernon defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vernon defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Brown is hanging on to Vernon's back as he tries to escape.
Vernon rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Vernon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vernon tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.
Vernon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Vernon 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: Brown (14) vs (4) Vernon
Vernon passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (14) vs (7) Vernon
Vernon is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Brown is surviving well by controlling Vernon's body position as best he can.
Vernon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries to hold on but Vernon postures up.
Brown can't escape the position.
Vernon wants to take his opponent's back but Brown doesn't allow it.
Brown tries to improve his position but Vernon has taken his back! Vernon has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Brown tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Vernon pushes Brown away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Isaac Vernon!
After the fight, Isaac Vernon was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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