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GRAPPLEMANIA PPV PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bob Backlund (ranked 10970 p4p, 562 weight class) and Kron Silva (ranked 947 p4p, 113 weight class). Backlund kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Dance Fucker. Kron Silva told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Bob Backlund! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Kron Silva!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Kavanagh and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Backlund shoots in and gets a takedown into Silva's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Backlund (2) vs (0) Silva
Silva has his foot on Backlund's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Backlund works his way back into a safe position though.
Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Backlund wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Backlund wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Backlund is one step ahead there.
Backlund trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Backlund sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Silva's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Backlund is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Backlund trying to mount his opponent but Silva defends it.
Silva gets full guard.
Backlund trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Silva manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Backlund (2) vs (2) Silva
Backlund keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
I've been told that Silva has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Backlund is trying to control the position but Silva postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Backlund looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva looking to sit in guard and control but Backlund gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Backlund (4) vs (2) Silva
Silva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Backlund's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Backlund (4) vs (4) Silva
Silva pushing down on Backlund's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Silva is working for a kimura but Backlund is defending it quite comfortably.
We've been hearing good reports from Backlund's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Backlund is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Backlund moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Silva is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Backlund is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Backlund has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Backlund (6) vs (4) Silva
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva working a defensive guard here.
Backlund looking to pass the guard.
Silva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Backlund's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Backlund (6) vs (6) Silva
Backlund wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
Silva seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Backlund keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Backlund is looking to sweep but instead, Silva has passed into half guard.
Backlund is looking to improve his position.
Silva moves into full mount! Backlund won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Backlund (6) vs (9) Silva
Silva goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Backlund is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Backlund (8) vs (9) Silva
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Backlund is one step ahead there.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Backlund trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva has his hands on Backlund's head, controlling the position.
Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Backlund stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Backlund showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.
Backlund pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Backlund wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Backlund is proving a slippery customer.
Silva pulls Backlund in to control the position.
Backlund drops back, looking for a kneebar! Silva looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Silva looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Silva! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Backlund (8) vs (13) Silva
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Backlund sneaks back into half guard.
Silva is trying to control. Backlund wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Silva has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Backlund (8) vs (16) Silva
Silva goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Backlund is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Backlund (10) vs (16) Silva
Silva keeping moving, preventing Backlund from controlling successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Silva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Backlund manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Backlund (10) vs (18) Silva
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Backlund is retaining full guard.
Backlund manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Silva manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Backlund (12) vs (18) Silva
Backlund will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Silva trying to control the position.
Backlund wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Backlund is one step ahead there.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Backlund stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Backlund sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Silva's guard.
Silva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Backlund is working away from the top position though.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Backlund seems to be working for a kimura but Silva defends the submission attempt.
Backlund is working for a kimura but Silva is defending it quite comfortably.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Backlund is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Backlund seems to be looking for submissions.
Backlund is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Silva as he works his way to full guard.
Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Backlund wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Silva wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Backlund is now in half guard.
Backlund wants to pass the guard but Silva is defending well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Silva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Silva looking to control.
Backlund trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva is trying to control the position but Backlund postures up.
Backlund sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Silva is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Silva looking for a guillotine here but Backlund defends easily.
Backlund stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.
Backlund looking to pass the guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Backlund won't allow Silva to sweep him here.
Silva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Backlund (12) vs (20) Silva
Silva is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Backlund sees it coming and defends easily.
Silva works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Backlund (12) vs (23) Silva
Silva takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Backlund can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silva wins on points by 23 to 12.
Kron Silva was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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