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Bots de Garra 13 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Giovanni De Rossi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 10 losses; Jana Iii Sobieskiego!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
De Rossi forces Sobieskiego back against the ropes and clinches.
De Rossi pulls Sobieskiego into guard.
Sobieskiego drops back looking for a leg! De Rossi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and De Rossi manages to kick Sobieskiego off! Sobieskiego jumps back into De Rossi's guard.
Sobieskiego pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Rossi is keeping the position for now.
Sobieskiego is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
De Rossi looking to control.
De Rossi has his foot on Sobieskiego's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sobieskiego works his way back into a safe position though.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobieskiego drops back looking for a leg! De Rossi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and De Rossi manages to kick Sobieskiego off! Sobieskiego jumps back into De Rossi's guard.
Sobieskiego must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
De Rossi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sobieskiego gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sobieskiego drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sobieskiego jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Rossi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sobieskiego defends well.
De Rossi controls Sobieskiego momentarily but Sobieskiego frees himself.
Sobieskiego stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Rossi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
De Rossi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sobieskiego gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sobieskiego thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
De Rossi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sobieskiego defends well.
We've been hearing good reports from De Rossi'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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Rossi working a defensive guard here.
De Rossi is really struggling to control Sobieskiego but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sobieskiego is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sobieskiego pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Rossi is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
De Rossi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sobieskiego thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sobieskiego is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Rossi keeping full guard, as Sobieskiego tries to pass.
Sobieskiego is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
De Rossi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sobieskiego defends it easily.
Sobieskiego drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sobieskiego jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sobieskiego drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sobieskiego jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
De Rossi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sobieskiego can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobieskiego wants to pass the guard but De Rossi is keeping the position.
Sobieskiego is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
De Rossi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sobieskiego thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sobieskiego looking to pass the guard.
Sobieskiego drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sobieskiego jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
De Rossi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sobieskiego is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
De Rossi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sobieskiego doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but De Rossi is tightening it up a little... Sobieskiego has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Sobieskiego reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Sobieskiego taps out! Nice BJJ there by De Rossi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Giovanni De Rossi!
Giovanni De Rossi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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