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TWGC 33 (265lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
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 1 wins and 2 losses; Shogun Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hassan Takhti!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Silva forces Takhti back against the cage and clinches.
Takhti tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Silva just stands there and leans against the cage.
Silva has hold of one of Takhti's legs. Takhti is fighting the takedown attempt but Silva gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva (2) vs (0) Takhti
Takhti is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Takhti working for a triangle but Silva defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva preventing the sweep.
Takhti working for submissions but it's allowed Silva to get to half guard.
Takhti looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takhti looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Takhti wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Takhti is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silva pulls his head out easily.
Takhti looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Takhti looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Takhti looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is controlling the pace.
Silva wants to pass to mount but Takhti is defending the position.
Silva not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takhti is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silva pulls his head out easily.
Silva looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Takhti tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takhti actively working from the bottom here.
Takhti looking for submissions off his back.
Takhti moves into full guard.
Takhti is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silva is aware though and is defending well.
Takhti looking for a guillotine here but Silva defends easily.
Takhti working for submissions but it's allowed Silva to get to half guard.
Takhti actively working from the bottom here.
Silva will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takhti looking for submissions off his back.
Takhti looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Silva uses his free foot to push down on Takhti's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Takhti. Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (5) vs (0) Takhti
Takhti really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Silva takes Takhti's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Takhti is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Silva (8) vs (0) Takhti
Takhti trying to control the action but Silva just sinks the hooks in.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Takhti can't escape the position.
Silva has the hooks in. Takhti is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Silva passes his arm under Takhti's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Takhti taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shogun Silva! |
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