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Bots de Garra 142 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 34 wins and 40 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 37 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Horrible takedown attempt by Laitila or perhaps it was just good defense by Sulvar, which made it look bad.
Laitila shoots in looking for a takedown. Sulvar tries to sprawl out of it but Laitila keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Sulvar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Laitila shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sulvar but Sulvar pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jari Laitila. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laitila shoots in looking for a takedown but Sulvar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Laitila's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Laitila shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sulvar sprawls well. Sulvar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Laitila gets slowly back to his feet.
Sulvar stuffs the takedown attempt from Laitila. Laitila gets slowly back to his feet.
Sulvar fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Laitila to the ground. Sulvar is now in Laitila's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laitila (0) vs (2) Sulvar
Sulvar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Laitila has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sulvar has managed to get both his arms back between Laitila's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laitila working for submissions but it's allowed Sulvar to get to half guard.
Laitila looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, Sulvar seems content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laitila is looking to get back to full guard here but Sulvar has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (0) vs (5) Sulvar
Laitila tries to bench press Sulvar off him but Sulvar keeps the position.
Laitila is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Laitila looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Laitila is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at HELLCADEMY, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Laitila wants to sweep but Sulvar has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (0) vs (8) Sulvar
Sulvar moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laitila tries to improve position but can't.
Laitila gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sulvar wants to take a breather but Laitila is having none of it.
Laitila looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Laitila is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sulvar pulls his head out easily.
Sulvar trying to control the action but Laitila is working from the bottom.
Laitila is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sulvar pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laitila looking for subs from the bottom but Sulvar mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (0) vs (11) Sulvar
Sulvar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Laitila is trying desperately to improve position.
Laitila wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Laitila (0) vs (14) Sulvar
Laitila manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sulvar's guard. Nice work there by Laitila.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (14) Sulvar
Laitila drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sulvar looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sulvar looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sulvar! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Laitila (2) vs (18) Sulvar
Laitila sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laitila actively working from the bottom here.
Laitila looking for a kimura from the bottom but Sulvar passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (2) vs (21) Sulvar
Sulvar trying to control the action but Laitila is working from the bottom.
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.
Laitila is looking to regain half guard here but Sulvar keeps moving and retains side control.
Sulvar advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Laitila (2) vs (23) Sulvar
Laitila is desperately trying to improve his position but Sulvar has a good base and remains in mount.
Laitila is working hard here to advance position.
Laitila has given up his back here. Will Sulvar look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Laitila (2) vs (26) Sulvar
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Laitila manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sulvar's guard. Nice work there by Laitila.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (4) vs (26) Sulvar
Laitila stopping the sweep attempt from Sulvar.
Sulvar trying to keep a closed guard but Laitila is proving a slippery customer.
Laitila drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sulvar looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sulvar looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sulvar! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Laitila (4) vs (30) Sulvar
Laitila gets back to half guard.
Laitila looking for submissions off his back.
Laitila is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sulvar pulls his head out easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sulvar is looking to take a break and control but Laitila is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Laitila looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Laitila looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Laitila is refusing to be controlled, as Sulvar sits in half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Laitila actively working from the bottom here.
Sulvar trying to pass the guard but Laitila defending well.
Laitila looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Laitila looking for subs from the bottom but Sulvar mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (4) vs (33) Sulvar
Sulvar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Laitila is working to get back to half guard.
My spies in Hammer House of Horror inform me that Sulvar has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sulvar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Laitila is trying to escape the mount.
Laitila is trying to reverse the position but instead Sulvar has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Laitila (4) vs (36) Sulvar
Laitila tries to escape but Sulvar has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Laitila staying busy and making it hard for Sulvar to control.
Sulvar is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Laitila right now.
Sulvar biding his time, controlling Laitila.
Laitila tries to roll but Sulvar sticks to his back.
Sulvar trying to control.
What can Laitila do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Laitila rolls, trying to escape but Sulvar keeps control of the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sulvar is trying to stick to Laitila's back but Laitila is turning into Sulvar. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sulvar's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Laitila. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (6) vs (36) Sulvar
Sulvar looking for a sweep. Not yet Sulvar, not yet.
Sulvar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sulvar is trying to control the position but Laitila postures up.
Sulvar pulls Laitila in close to prevent any damage.
Laitila stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sulvar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Laitila drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sulvar dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (6) vs (38) Sulvar
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sulvar slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Laitila is looking for a triangle but Sulvar pushes his legs off easily.
Laitila working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Sulvar has passed into half guard!
Laitila looking for submissions off his back.
Laitila is breathing heavily.
Laitila looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sulvar stalling.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Laitila actively working from the bottom here.
Laitila with the active half guard here but Sulvar passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (6) vs (41) Sulvar
Laitila is trying to get back to half guard.
Sulvar is looking to take a break and control but Laitila is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Laitila tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sulvar trying to control the action but Laitila is working from the bottom.
Laitila tries to bench press Sulvar off him but Sulvar keeps the position.
Sulvar trying to control the position but Laitila is working away.
Laitila gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Laitila wants to get back to full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Laitila looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Laitila is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sulvar pulls his head out easily.
Laitila actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laitila looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Sulvar is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar wins on points by 41 to 6.
A victorious Tres Sulvar thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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