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Bots de Garra 19 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 12 wins and 4 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 10 losses; Verneri Ahma!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ahma leaves Leifsson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ahma slaps away a takedown attempt from Leifsson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ahma closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ahma lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Leifsson (0) vs (2) Ahma
Ahma got a little sloppy there for a moment and Leifsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ahma has managed to get both his arms back between Leifsson's legs - danger averted.
Ahma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leifsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ahma thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
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.
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ahma drops back looking for a leg! Leifsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Leifsson manages to kick Ahma off! Ahma jumps back into Leifsson's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leifsson keeping full guard, as Ahma tries to pass.
Leifsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ahma gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahma 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.
Ahma works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back.
Ahma is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Leifsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ahma pulls his head out easily.
Leifsson actively working from the bottom here.
Leifsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back.
Ahma is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ahma is trying to work for a kimura but Leifsson is defending well.
Ahma is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ahma is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Leifsson actively working from the bottom here.
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back.
Leifsson actively working from the bottom here.
Leifsson is defending against the submission attempts here by Ahma.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahma is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ahma is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Leifsson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ahma's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ahma's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Leifsson (4) vs (2) Ahma
I really don't envy Ahma right now.
Ahma is still trying to improve position.
Leifsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ahma preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Leifsson.
You can see the frustration on Ahma's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Leifsson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Ahma has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Ahma is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Leifsson gets his way!
Ahma is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson looking for the RNC.
You can see the frustration on Ahma's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ahma keeps trying to improve his position.
Leifsson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Leifsson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ahma is defending well though. Leifsson let's go of the attempt for now.
Leifsson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ahma is defending well though. Leifsson let's go of the attempt for now.
Leifsson is persistently looking for the submission but Ahma is defending it well.
Ahma is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Leifsson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Leifsson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ahma has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ahma rolls, trying to escape but Leifsson keeps control of the position.
Leifsson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Ahma has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Leifsson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Ahma has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Ahma tries to escape but Leifsson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Leifsson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ahma knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ahma for a finish.
Ahma wants to escape the position.
Ahma showing good submission defense here.
Ahma tries to escape but Leifsson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson is persistently looking for the submission but Ahma is defending it well.
Ahma is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Leifsson gets his way!
Ahma tries to escape but Leifsson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ahma defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Leifsson's arms.
Ahma preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Leifsson.
I really don't envy Ahma right now.
Leifsson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Ahma rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Leifsson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ahma is just riding it out for now. Leifsson eventually gives up the hold.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson 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.
Leifsson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Leifsson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ahma is just riding it out for now. Leifsson eventually gives up the hold.
Ahma looking for submissions off his back.
Ahma is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leifsson pulls his head out easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ahma is just riding it out for now. Leifsson eventually gives up the hold.
Ahma actively working from the bottom here.
Ahma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ahma looking for submissions off his back.
Ahma looking for submissions off his back.
Ahma looks winded!
Leifsson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson is looking for a kimura here.
Ahma moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Leifsson won't allow Ahma to sweep him here.
Ahma working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Leifsson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Leifsson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ahma working for a triangle but Leifsson defends it easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Leifsson 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.
Leifsson stands and throws Ahma's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (7) vs (2) Ahma
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Leifsson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Leifsson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Leifsson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ahma tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Leifsson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ahma is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Leifsson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ahma actively working from the bottom here.
Ahma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson is working for a submission of some sort.
Leifsson is trying to work for a kimura but Ahma is defending well.
Ahma wants to get back to full guard.
Ahma is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leifsson pulls his head out easily.
Ahma is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leifsson pulls his head out easily.
Leifsson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ahma is just riding it out for now. Leifsson eventually gives up the hold.
Leifsson is working for a kimura but Ahma is defending it quite comfortably.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson seems to be working for a kimura but Ahma defends the submission attempt.
Leifsson seems to be looking for submissions.
Ahma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Leifsson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ahma actively working from the bottom here.
Ahma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ahma looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Leifsson is working for a submission of some sort.
Leifsson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Leifsson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ahma tries to roll over but Leifsson keeps him under control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ahma is just riding it out for now. Leifsson eventually gives up the hold.
Leifsson wants to work for an arm triangle but Ahma is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Leifsson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ahma doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Leifsson.
Leifsson seems to be looking for submissions.
Ahma is defending against the submission attempts here by Leifsson.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ahma looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leifsson takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
Our winner, Skjoldr Leifsson, 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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