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TWGC 29 (265lbs, D4): New York Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shogun Silva (ranked 6799 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Smirnov (ranked 5641 p4p, 525 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Shogun Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ivan Smirnov!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Chad Campbell and Lou da Vinci.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Silva has Smirnov up against the cage in a clinch.
Smirnov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Smirnov manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Silva (0) vs (4) Smirnov
Smirnov swings around for an armbar but Silva sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Smirnov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (2) vs (4) Smirnov
Smirnov can't keep his opponent in guard - Silva advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Silva is looking to advance position but Smirnov won't allow it.
Silva is taking a breather. Smirnov 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smirnov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Smirnov is trying to get back to full guard.
Silva moves into full mount! Smirnov won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (5) vs (4) Smirnov
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smirnov is still trying to improve position.
Smirnov has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Silva (8) vs (4) Smirnov
Silva really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Smirnov.
Silva gets his hands free as Smirnov looks to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva controls the action.
Smirnov trying to control the action but Silva just sinks the hooks in.
Silva biding his time, looking for the opening.
Smirnov is trying to break free.
Silva is looking to control Smirnov but Smirnov is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Silva has the hooks in. Smirnov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Smirnov doesn't escape.
Smirnov wants to control his opponent's hands but Silva gets his hands free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Silva controlling the positon.
Silva's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Smirnov is trying to break free.
Silva controlling the position well here. Smirnov rolled but Silva kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov rolls, trying to escape but Silva keeps control of the position.
Silva gets his hands free as Smirnov looks to control.
You can see the frustration on Smirnov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Silva has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Smirnov's body.
Smirnov tries to roll but Silva sticks to his back.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Silva controls the action.
Silva is not going to allow Smirnov to sit and survive in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Silva controlling the position well here. Smirnov rolled but Silva kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Smirnov trying to control the hands but Silva breaks the grip.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Silva controls the action.
Silva controlling well, preventing Smirnov from escaping the position.
Silva gets his hands free as Smirnov looks to control.
Silva biding his time, controlling Smirnov.
Smirnov is keeping busy.
Silva keeps control of the position as Smirnov tries to break free.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Silva struggling to keep hold of the position.
Smirnov just trying to survive but Silva is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Silva controls the action.
Smirnov wants to escape the position.
Silva slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Silva will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Silva 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, Smirnov has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Smirnov just trying to survive but Silva is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Smirnov can't escape the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Silva looking to break Smirnov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Smirnov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Silva will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Silva controlling the positon.
Smirnov trying to control the hands but Silva won't let him.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Silva working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Smirnov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Silva is hanging on to Smirnov's back as he tries to escape.
Smirnov keeps trying to improve his position.
Smirnov trying to control the action but Silva just sinks the hooks in.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov wants to escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Silva controlling the positon.
Smirnov trying to control the position but Silva manages to sink in the hooks.
Smirnov is really stuck here.
Silva is not going to allow Smirnov to sit and survive in this position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Silva controlling well, preventing Smirnov from escaping the position.
Smirnov trying to control but not successfully.
What can Smirnov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov trying to control the position but Silva manages to sink in the hooks.
Silva is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Smirnov just trying to survive but Silva is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Good control from Silva.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silva takes the fight on points by 8 to 4. |
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