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Bots de Garra 17 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 13 wins and 2 losses; Ikemba Okoye! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Jordan Lisko!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Okoye is defended easily by Lisko.
Lisko decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Okoye (0) vs (2) Lisko
Lisko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Okoye is just riding it out for now. Lisko eventually gives up the hold.
Lisko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Okoye looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoye trying to control but Lisko postures up.
Okoye's coaches at Primal Concrete Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Okoye actively working from the bottom here.
Okoye is defending against the submission attempts here by Lisko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lisko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Okoye is controlling Lisko's trapped leg to prevent Lisko from advancing to side control.
Okoye is looking to control Lisko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Okoye avoid being mounted?
Okoye looking for submissions off his back.
Lisko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Okoye doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lisko.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lisko 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.
Lisko is trying to work for a kimura but Okoye is defending well.
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.
Okoye looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Okoye is defending against the submission attempts here by Lisko.
Lisko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Okoye regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lisko drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Okoye dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Okoye (2) vs (2) Lisko
Okoye got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lisko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Okoye has managed to get both his arms back between Lisko's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okoye wants to control from the top but Lisko keeps moving.
Okoye trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lisko is looking for a triangle but Okoye pushes his legs off easily.
Lisko throws his legs up looking for a submission but Okoye uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Okoye (5) vs (2) Lisko
Okoye tries to advance to mount but Lisko denies him.
Lisko is looking to reverse the position.
Lisko sneaks back into half guard.
Okoye trying to mount his opponent but Lisko defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lisko tries to get to full guard but Okoye has control of the leg.
Okoye seems to be looking for submissions.
Okoye is looking for a kimura but Lisko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Okoye to get the leverage.
Okoye is trying to control. Lisko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lisko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lisko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Okoye pulls his head out easily.
Lisko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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.
Lisko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lisko is defending against the submission attempts here by Okoye.
Lisko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lisko actively working from the bottom here.
Lisko is defending against the submission attempts here by Okoye.
Okoye is looking for a kimura but Lisko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Okoye to get the leverage.
Lisko is staying active underneath Okoye, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lisko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Okoye pulls his head out easily.
Lisko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Okoye pulls his head out easily.
Lisko looking for submissions off his back.
Okoye is trying to work for a kimura but Lisko is defending well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Okoye seems to be working for a kimura but Lisko defends the submission attempt.
Lisko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lisko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Okoye 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.
Okoye trying to control from half guard but Lisko is working away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lisko looking for submissions off his back.
Lisko tries to get to full guard but Okoye has control of the leg.
Okoye is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lisko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Okoye.
Okoye is pressing down on Lisko's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lisko is holding on for now.
Okoye is looking for a kimura but Lisko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Okoye to get the leverage.
Lisko looking for submissions off his back.
Lisko is not content to let Okoye control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Okoye seems to be looking for submissions.
Okoye is pressing down on Lisko's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lisko is holding on for now.
Okoye seems to be working for a kimura but Lisko defends the submission attempt.
Lisko tries to roll over but Okoye keeps him under control.
Lisko actively working from the bottom here.
Lisko tries to roll over but Okoye keeps him under control.
Lisko actively working from the bottom here.
Lisko manages to get to full guard.
Lisko throws his legs up looking for a submission but Okoye uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Okoye (8) vs (2) Lisko
Lisko looks winded!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Okoye wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lisko, who protects the arm well.
Okoye tries for a kimura but Lisko is defending well.
Lisko is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Okoye off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Okoye (8) vs (6) Lisko
Okoye is trying to defend against the choke here but Lisko has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Lisko Tightens the hold and Okoye taps out furiously! Lisko displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jordan Lisko!
Our winner, Jordan Lisko, 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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