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Bots de Garra 45 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 20 wins and 14 losses; Ikemba Okoye! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Serhey Rishkinov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Rishkinov clinches up with Okoye and pushes him back against the ropes.
Okoye decides to pull guard.
Okoye working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rishkinov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rishkinov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Okoye wants to sweep here but Rishkinov controlling him for the moment.
Okoye has an active guard here but Rishkinov has managed to pass into half guard.
Okoye looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rishkinov wants to free his trapped foot but Okoye is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rishkinov 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 Rishkinov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoye looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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.
Rishkinov is keen to just control but Okoye is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okoye looking for submissions off his back.
Rishkinov is looking to take a break and control but Okoye is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Okoye is looking to improve his position.
Rishkinov is looking for a kimura but Okoye is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rishkinov to get the leverage.
Okoye moves into full guard.
Okoye wants to sweep here but Rishkinov controlling him for the moment.
Okoye is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rishkinov is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rishkinov forces his way into half guard.
Okoye is looking for a sweep. Rishkinov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rishkinov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Okoye has managed to free his arm - good work.
Okoye looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okoye tries to get to full guard but Rishkinov has control of the leg.
Okoye is working hard here to advance position.
Okoye moves into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Okoye is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Okoye (2) vs (0) Rishkinov
Rishkinov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Okoye drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rishkinov dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Okoye (2) vs (2) Rishkinov
Rishkinov stopping the sweep attempt from Okoye.
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.
Okoye keeping moving, preventing Rishkinov from controlling successfully.
Rishkinov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Okoye haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rishkinov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Okoye (2) vs (5) Rishkinov
Okoye is not content to let Rishkinov control the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Rishkinov trying to control the action but Okoye is working from the bottom.
Okoye tries to improve position but can't.
Rishkinov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rishkinov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Okoye tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okoye gets back to half guard.
Okoye tries to get to full guard but Rishkinov has control of the leg.
Rishkinov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rishkinov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Okoye tries to get to full guard but Rishkinov has control of the leg.
Rishkinov wants to take a breather but Okoye is having none of it.
Okoye is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Okoye is not content to let Rishkinov control the position.
Okoye is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rishkinov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rishkinov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Okoye (6) vs (5) Rishkinov
Okoye looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Rishkinov taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ikemba Okoye!
A relieved looking Ikemba Okoye thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Serhey Rishkinov had this to say: 'I didn't stick to the game plan. I played his game and lost . I'll be back '. |
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