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Bots de Garra 12 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 9 wins and 2 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Bruce White Jr!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
White Jr shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Leifsson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Leifsson (0) vs (2) White Jr
Leifsson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
White Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Leifsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, White Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Leifsson's legs - danger averted.
Leifsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Leifsson keeping full guard, as White Jr tries to pass.
We've been hearing good reports from Leifsson'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.
White Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Leifsson is looking for a triangle but White Jr pushes his legs off easily.
Leifsson has his foot on White Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. White Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Leifsson is looking for a triangle but White Jr pushes his legs off easily.
White Jr works a leg free and moves into half guard.
White Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Leifsson defends it well.
White Jr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Leifsson has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back.
Leifsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but White Jr pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White Jr is trying to work for a kimura but Leifsson is defending well.
White Jr looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Leifsson actively working from the bottom here.
White Jr is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Leifsson actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Leifsson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
White Jr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and White Jr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Leifsson has his foot on White Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. White Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Leifsson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Leifsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. White Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
White Jr drops back looking for a leg! Leifsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Leifsson manages to kick White Jr off! White Jr jumps back into Leifsson's guard.
White Jr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (0) vs (5) White Jr
Leifsson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back.
Leifsson is defending against the submission attempts here by White Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Leifsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
White Jr is trying for a kimura here. Leifsson looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! White Jr wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bruce White Jr!
Bruce White Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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