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Bots de Garra 136 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 London, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 35 losses; Richard Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 7 losses; Felix Suarez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Suarez moves into range and clinches up with Anderson.
Suarez successfully pulls guard.
Anderson is stalling in the full guard.
Suarez working a defensive guard here.
Suarez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Anderson trying to control but Suarez is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Suarez keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suarez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Suarez working for submissions but it's allowed Anderson to get to half guard.
Anderson is taking a breather. Suarez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Suarez is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Anderson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Suarez is trying to get back to full guard.
Anderson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Suarez is trying to maintain the position but Anderson is very close to passing his half guard.
Anderson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suarez has his hands clasped together around Anderson's back. He's all about the action.
Suarez tries to get to full guard but Anderson has control of the leg.
Suarez is trying to maintain the position but Anderson is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Anderson prevents Suarez from improving his position.
Anderson not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suarez is not content to let Anderson control the position.
Suarez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Suarez wants to get back to full guard.
Anderson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Suarez! Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (3) vs (0) Suarez
Anderson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Suarez is looking to escape.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Suarez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Anderson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Suarez is looking to escape.
Suarez stops Anderson from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Suarez working to try and regain half guard.
Suarez tries to hold on but Anderson postures up.
Anderson tries to control but Suarez wriggling away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Anderson avoids the attempt from Suarez to control.
Anderson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Suarez is trying to reverse the position but instead Anderson has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Anderson (6) vs (0) Suarez
Suarez wants to control his opponent's hands but Anderson gets his hands free.
Suarez tries to escape but Anderson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Suarez is still trying to improve position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Suarez looking very determined here, making life difficult for Anderson.
Suarez is in bad spot here.
Anderson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Anderson keeps control of the position as Suarez tries to break free.
Anderson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Suarez knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Suarez for a finish.
Suarez is trying to break free.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Suarez tries to roll but Anderson sticks to his back.
Anderson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Anderson keeps control of the position easily here as Suarez tries to buck him off.
Suarez wants to control his opponent's hands but Anderson gets his hands free.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Anderson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Suarez's body.
Anderson not allowing Suarez to control his hands.
Anderson controlling well, preventing Suarez from escaping the position.
Anderson biding his time, controlling Suarez.
Anderson is hanging on to Suarez's back as he tries to escape.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Anderson struggling to keep hold of the position.
Anderson not allowing Suarez to control his hands.
Anderson keeps control of the position as Suarez tries to break free.
Suarez is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Anderson.
Anderson controlling well, preventing Suarez from escaping the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
What can Suarez do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Anderson struggling to keep hold of the position.
Suarez trying to control but not successfully.
Anderson has the hooks in. Suarez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Suarez tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Suarez is looking to improve his position but Anderson isn't that keen on the idea.
Anderson wants to control the pace but Suarez is squirming around nicely.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Suarez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Anderson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Suarez tries to lock up and control but Anderson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Suarez looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Anderson (9) vs (0) Suarez
Suarez trying to control the hands but Anderson breaks the grip.
Anderson is hanging on to Suarez's back as he tries to escape.
Anderson gets his hands free as Suarez looks to control.
Anderson is riding his opponent, not letting Suarez buck him off.
Anderson has the hooks in. Suarez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Suarez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Anderson looking for the RNC.
Suarez is keeping busy.
Anderson avoiding Suarez 's attempts to control his hands.
Suarez tries to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Anderson has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Suarez! Can he survive? No! He's out! Anderson gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Richard Anderson!
A relieved looking Richard Anderson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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