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Bots de Garra 150 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 2 wins and 2 losses; Corona Virus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Rufino Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Virus has closed the distance and engaged Gracie in a clinch.
Virus pulls guard.
Virus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Virus is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Virus (2) vs (0) Gracie
Virus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Virus stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Virus advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Virus (5) vs (0) Gracie
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.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Virus wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Gracie is not content to let Virus control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virus moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
Virus moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Gracie struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Virus moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Gracie is not content to let Virus control the position.
Virus happy to just control the position for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Virus'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.
Gracie is looking to reverse the position.
Gracie is being controlled here.
Gracie tries to buck Virus off but Virus is having none of it.
Virus is staying tight to Gracie's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Virus has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie seems a little lost for a moment, as Virus dominates the positioning.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Virus continues to stall.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Virus.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here as Virus stalls from top position.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Virus keeps moving and retains side control.
Gracie regains half guard.
Virus is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Virus (8) vs (0) Gracie
Virus wants to take his opponent's back but Gracie doesn't allow it.
Virus trying to control but Gracie is having none of it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to hold on but Virus postures up.
Virus content just to control the position here.
Virus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Virus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
Virus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
More hug and hope from Virus.
Virus wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.
Virus controlling the pace for now.
Virus fails to advance to Gracie's back.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Virus controlling from mount.
Virus avoids the attempt from Gracie to control.
Virus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Virus tries to control but Gracie wriggling away.
Gracie wants to hold on but Virus pushes him away.
Virus wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Virus trying to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gracie stops Virus from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Virus controlling his opponent.
Gracie is squirming around, avoiding Virus's attempts to control the action.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Virus controlling from the full mount.
Virus wants to take Gracie's back here but Gracie is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Virus moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Virus (11) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Virus continues to hold on tight.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is in bad spot here.
Virus is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Gracie trying to control the position but Virus manages to sink in the hooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
And that's the end of the fight!
Virus takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
An out of breath Corona Virus thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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