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CWC 291 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 17 losses; Billy Conforto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 13 losses; Enzo Salvatore!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Salvatore changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Conforto looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Conforto (0) vs (4) Salvatore
Conforto is looking to regain half guard here but Salvatore keeps moving and retains side control.
Conforto is working hard here to advance position.
Conforto gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvatore is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Conforto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvatore is thwarting Conforto's attempts to control the position.
Salvatore trying to pass the guard but Conforto defending well.
Salvatore wants to take a breather but Conforto is having none of it.
Conforto tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Salvatore has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Conforto (0) vs (7) Salvatore
Conforto keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Conforto tries to hold on but Salvatore postures up.
Conforto is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Conforto tries to hold on but Salvatore postures up.
Salvatore wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Conforto is looking to escape.
Conforto bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (2) vs (7) Salvatore
Conforto trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Salvatore manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (2) vs (9) Salvatore
Salvatore passes Conforto's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Conforto actively working from the bottom here.
Conforto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore moves into full mount! Conforto won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Conforto (2) vs (12) Salvatore
Conforto tries to lock up and control but Salvatore gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Salvatore tries to control but Conforto wriggling away.
Conforto is trying to control the position here but Salvatore swings around for an armbar and he's got it! This one is all over, courtesy of a slick submission by Salvatore!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Enzo Salvatore!
Our winner, Enzo Salvatore, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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