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CWC 346 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 26 losses; Lurch Addams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 27 losses; Rich Silva Jr!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Addams shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Silva Jr's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Addams (2) vs (0) Silva Jr
Silva Jr keeping full guard, as Addams tries to pass.
Addams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Silva Jr managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Addams pushing down on Silva Jr's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Addams trying to pass the guard but Silva Jr defending well.
Addams seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Addams is pressing down on Silva Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silva Jr is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva Jr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Addams's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Addams's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Addams (2) vs (4) Silva Jr
Silva Jr has the hooks in. Addams is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Addams trying to control the hands but Silva Jr breaks the grip.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva Jr controlling well, preventing Addams from escaping the position.
Silva Jr controlling the position well here. Addams rolled but Silva Jr kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Our spies down at at Oblivion Gate inform us that Silva Jr has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Silva Jr avoiding Addams 's attempts to control his hands.
Addams is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Silva Jr.
Addams has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Silva Jr controlling from the back.
Silva Jr is not going to allow Addams to sit and survive in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Addams is really stuck here.
Addams is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Punch Out Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Well, with Silva Jr on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Addams is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Silva Jr not allowing Addams to control his hands.
Silva Jr just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Addams really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Silva Jr's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
You can see the frustration on Addams's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Addams wants to control his opponent's hands but Silva Jr gets his hands free.
Silva Jr biding his time, controlling Addams.
Addams rolls, trying to escape but Silva Jr keeps control of the position.
Silva Jr looking for the RNC.
Addams is in bad spot here.
Addams wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Silva Jr controlling from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva Jr gets his hands free as Addams looks to control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Silva Jr is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Addams is defending well though. Silva Jr let's go of the attempt for now.
Addams is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Silva Jr has locked on a rear naked choke here! Addams is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rich Silva Jr!
Rich Silva Jr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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