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TWGC 13 (135lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alex Coxall and Pablo Silva. Silva comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Amazing by Kanye West ft. Young Jeezy kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Pablo Silva acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Alex Coxall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Pablo Silva!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Silva gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Coxall has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Silva uses from the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Coxall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Coxall is keeping the position.
Coxall has Silva pulled in close to control his posture.
Silva won't allow Coxall to sweep him here.
Silva looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coxall has his hands on Silva's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coxall had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silva defends it easily.
Coxall controlling the position.
Silva is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Coxall keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Coxall throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Coxall pushes a forearm under Silva's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Silva is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alex Coxall!
The defeated Pablo Silva had this to say: 'I feel a little disappointed on the outcome of this fight. Today he is the better man and I congratulate him on the win. I promise to my fans I will be back!'. |
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