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Bots de Garra 119 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 33 wins and 14 losses; Tyler Alvarez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 98 wins and 49 losses; Donald Trump!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Trump fails with the takedown.
Trump changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Alvarez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Alvarez (0) vs (4) Trump
Trump is looking to take a break and control but Alvarez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Trump working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump trying to control the position but Alvarez is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Trump wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've been hearing good reports from Alvarez'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.
Alvarez is not content to let Trump control the position.
Alvarez regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trump is looking to take a break and control but Alvarez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Trump keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Trump is looking to stall here but Alvarez recovers full guard.
Trump trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alvarez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Trump pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alvarez is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
My spies in Alpha Brasil inform me that Trump has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Trump trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Trump's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Alvarez keeping full guard, as Trump tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trump postures up.
Trump is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Trump looking to pass the guard.
Trump keeps trying to improve his position.
Trump trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (2) vs (4) Trump
Trump pulls Alvarez in close to prevent any damage.
Alvarez postures up.
Alvarez trying to control but Trump is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Trump looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alvarez is one step ahead there.
Trump is trying to keep Alvarez in close.
Trump looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Trump has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Trump keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
Alvarez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Trump has Alvarez pulled in close to control his posture.
Trump looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Trump working a defensive guard here.
Trump is adopting a defensive guard.
Trump is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Trump looking to control.
Trump is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Alvarez wants to control from the top but Trump keeps moving.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Trump 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: Alvarez (2) vs (6) Trump
Alvarez trying to control here.
Alvarez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Trump trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvarez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trump is one step ahead there.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Trump is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Alvarez has his hands on Trump's head, controlling the position.
Trump wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Trump from controlling successfully.
Alvarez is adopting a defensive guard.
Alvarez's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Trump from controlling successfully.
Alvarez keeping full guard, as Trump tries to pass.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Trump trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvarez has control of Trump's left arm, preventing Trump from doing any damage.
Trump pushes down on Alvarez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvarez is trying to maintain the position but Trump is very close to passing his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trump wins on points by 6 to 2.
A relieved looking Donald Trump 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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