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TWGC 33 (170lbs, D3): New York Qualifier - Round 1 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Thiago Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Airton Vega!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Kavanagh and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vega clinches with his opponent.
Silva gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Vega regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva (2) vs (0) Vega
Vega escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Vega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vega is looking to cinch up a triangle. Silva throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Vega's body to avoid the submission. Vega has instead reached around Silva's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Vega arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Airton Vega!
A victorious Airton Vega thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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