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Bots de Garra 32 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 5 wins and 2 losses; Rupert Helenius! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Kastav Kvinchal!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Helenius looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Helenius (2) vs (0) Kvinchal
Kvinchal is pulling down on Helenius's head to control his posture.
Kvinchal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Helenius stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kvinchal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Helenius 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.
Helenius drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Helenius jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Helenius trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvinchal is looking for a triangle but Helenius pushes his legs off easily.
Kvinchal has his foot on Helenius's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Helenius works his way back into a safe position though.
Kvinchal wants to sweep but no luck.
Helenius stands and throws Kvinchal's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Helenius (5) vs (0) Kvinchal
Helenius wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kvinchal, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kvinchal sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Helenius is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Helenius is working for a submission of some sort.
Kvinchal gets back to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kvinchal is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helenius (5) vs (2) Kvinchal
Helenius looking for a guillotine here but Kvinchal defends easily.
Kvinchal wants to control from the top but Helenius keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helenius escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kvinchal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Helenius being controlled here, momentarily.
Kvinchal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Helenius throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kvinchal uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Helenius (5) vs (5) Kvinchal
Kvinchal is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Helenius has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kvinchal tries for a kimura but Helenius is defending well.
Kvinchal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Helenius keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kvinchal controls the position.
Helenius tries to bench press Kvinchal off him but Kvinchal keeps the position.
Kvinchal has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Helenius! Score +2 for reaching mount: Helenius (5) vs (7) Kvinchal
Kvinchal looking to control but Helenius is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Helenius really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kvinchal can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Helenius is looking to escape.
Kvinchal wants to finish this one by submission but Helenius is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kvinchal.
Helenius is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kvinchal trying to control but Helenius is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helenius bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helenius (7) vs (7) Kvinchal
Kvinchal trying to control the position.
Kvinchal keeping full guard, as Helenius tries to pass.
Helenius drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Helenius jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've been hearing that Helenius has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Helenius drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Helenius jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kvinchal controls Helenius momentarily but Helenius frees himself.
Helenius preventing the sweep.
Kvinchal has his foot on Helenius's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Helenius works his way back into a safe position though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Helenius drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Helenius jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Helenius stands and throws Kvinchal's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Helenius (10) vs (7) Kvinchal
Kvinchal tries to buck Helenius off but Helenius is having none of it.
Kvinchal gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Helenius is looking for a kimura here.
Helenius prevents Kvinchal from improving his position.
Helenius is looking for a kimura but Kvinchal is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Helenius to get the leverage.
Kvinchal wants to improve his position but Helenius is controlling well.
Kvinchal is trying to maintain the position but Helenius is very close to passing his half guard.
Helenius is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Helenius is thwarting Kvinchal's attempts to control the position.
Helenius is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kvinchal defends it well.
Helenius is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kvinchal manages to get to full guard.
Helenius drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kvinchal looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kvinchal looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kvinchal! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Helenius (10) vs (11) Kvinchal
Helenius is trying to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Helenius is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kvinchal off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Helenius (14) vs (11) Kvinchal
Helenius is hanging on to Kvinchal's back as he tries to escape.
Helenius is persistently looking for the submission but Kvinchal is defending it well.
Helenius is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kvinchal has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Kvinchal tries to break free.
Kvinchal showing good submission defense here.
Helenius has the hooks in. Kvinchal is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kvinchal rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kvinchal is trying to maintain the position but Helenius is very close to passing his half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Helenius is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kvinchal manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
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.
Kvinchal working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Helenius doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Kvinchal is tightening it up a little... Helenius has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Helenius reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Helenius taps out! Nice BJJ there by Kvinchal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kastav Kvinchal!
Kastav Kvinchal seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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