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Bots de Garra 94 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 50 wins and 43 losses; Bjj Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Isaac Vernon!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Vernon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Steel (0) vs (4) Vernon
Vernon is trying to get an arm triangle but Steel is defending well.
Vernon is looking to take a break and control but Steel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steel struggling a bit here.
Vernon slows the pace down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel is looking to regain half guard here but Vernon keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Steel stops Vernon from passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel is looking to reverse 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.
Vernon trying to control the position but Steel is working away.
Steel is trying to get back to half guard.
Vernon tries to move to full mount but Steel actually manages to regain half guard.
Steel is looking for a sweep. Vernon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vernon passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Steel! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (0) vs (7) Vernon
Steel prevents Vernon from taking his back.
My spies in Rollins Fitness inform me that Vernon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel has given up his back. Will we see Vernon going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Steel (0) vs (10) Vernon
Vernon looking to break Steel's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Steel remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Vernon will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Vernon is hanging on to Steel's back as he tries to escape.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Vernon's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Good control from Vernon.
Vernon is cranking Steel's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Steel! He's tightened the choke and Steel is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Isaac Vernon!
Our winner, Isaac Vernon, 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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