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CACC 200: Ribbler vs Azaryan PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Conor OMalley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 27 losses; Carlos Silverio!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
OMalley closes the distance and clinches.
OMalley manages to pull guard.
OMalley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silverio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
OMalley controls Silverio momentarily but Silverio frees himself.
Silverio wants to control from the top but OMalley keeps moving.
OMalley is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at JAG Battle Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. OMalley is keeping the position for now.
Silverio is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OMalley is trying to control the position but Silverio postures up.
OMalley keeping full guard, as Silverio tries to pass.
OMalley looking to control.
OMalley keeping moving, preventing Silverio from controlling successfully.
OMalley is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
OMalley is trying to control the position but Silverio postures up.
OMalley looking for a sweep. Not yet OMalley, not yet.
OMalley being controlled here, momentarily.
Silverio tries to free his leg and advance position but OMalley is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silverio trying to control the position from guard on top but OMalley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OMalley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silverio sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed OMalley's guard.
Silverio wants to free his trapped foot but OMalley is holding on for dear life with his legs.
OMalley is looking for a sweep. Silverio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silverio is pressing down on OMalley's thigh, looking to free his foot. OMalley is holding on for now.
Silverio is keen to just control but OMalley is a slippery customer.
Silverio passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for OMalley! Score +3 for passing guard: OMalley (0) vs (3) Silverio
OMalley wants to control but Silverio is having none of it.
OMalley sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
OMalley wants to improve his position but Silverio is controlling well.
Silverio is trying to control. OMalley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Silverio trying to control the pace.
Silverio uses his free foot to push down on OMalley's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for OMalley. Score +3 for passing guard: OMalley (0) vs (6) Silverio
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OMalley is controlling an arm, preventing Silverio from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Silverio looking to control but OMalley is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Silverio wants to finish this one by submission but OMalley is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Silverio.
Silverio takes OMalley's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, OMalley is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: OMalley (0) vs (9) Silverio
OMalley trying to control the action but Silverio just sinks the hooks in.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
OMalley won't enjoy being in this position. Silverio looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - OMalley is tapping - it's over boys! Silverio picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carlos Silverio!
Carlos Silverio bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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