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TWGC 29 (265lbs, D4): New York Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kevin Submission (ranked 5497 p4p, 430 weight class) and Shogun Silva (ranked 6849 p4p, 0 weight class). Shogun Silva is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Kevin Submission! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Shogun Silva!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Chad Campbell and Lou da Vinci.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Submission closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Silva quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Submission (2) vs (0) Silva
Submission is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Silva sees it coming and defends easily.
Submission is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Silva doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Submission.
Silva is staying active underneath Submission, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Submission is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Silva has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Submission is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Silva doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Submission is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Submission is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Silva sees it coming and defends easily.
Submission wants to work for an arm triangle but Silva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Submission is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Silva doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Submission.
Submission is working for a kimura but Silva is defending it quite comfortably.
Submission looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Submission content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Submission is trying to work for a kimura but Silva is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva is defending against the submission attempts here by Submission.
Submission is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Silva sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Silva is refusing to be controlled, as Submission sits in half guard.
Submission is taking a breather. Silva 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.
Submission is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Submission is looking to stall here but Silva recovers full guard.
Submission pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Silva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Submission. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Submission is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to keep Submission in close.
Submission wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Submission pushes down on Silva's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Submission has control of the leg.
Submission is trying to control the action in half guard but Silva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Submission wants to work for an arm triangle but Silva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Submission wants to take a breather but Silva is having none of it.
Silva wants to improve his position but Submission is controlling well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Submission is working for a submission of some sort.
Submission is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silva defends it well.
Submission is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Submission (5) vs (0) Silva
Submission goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Silva is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Submission (5) vs (2) Silva
Submission wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
Silva must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Silva is sitting in close to Submission's body. Submission has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Silva is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Silva is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Submission.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kevin Submission! |
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