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TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rio Silva (ranked 4198 p4p, 36 weight class) and Golden Sage Lll (ranked 5448 p4p, 429 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Golden Sage Lll was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rio Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Golden Sage Lll!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sage Lll fails to land the takedown.
Silva tries to counter with a takedown but Sage Lll is quick to defend against it.
Sage Lll tries to score a power double leg takedown but Silva sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sage Lll somewhat.
Sage Lll tries to sprawl but Silva drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva (2) vs (0) Sage Lll
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.
Sage Lll looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silva looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sage Lll gets back to full guard.
Sage Lll is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silva defends well.
Silva advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Silva is looking for a kimura here.
Silva content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sage Lll is refusing to be controlled, as Silva sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sage Lll is just riding it out for now. Silva eventually gives up the hold.
Sage Lll actively working from the bottom here.
Silva is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sage Lll sees it coming and defends easily.
Silva seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sage Lll makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sage Lll.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Sage Lll is retaining full guard.
Silva looking to sit in guard and control but Sage Lll gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (2) vs (2) Sage Lll
Silva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sage Lll defends well.
Silva is trying to control the position but Sage Lll postures up.
Sage Lll has gone for a leg lock! Silva slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sage Lll's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (4) vs (2) Sage Lll
Sage Lll can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Silva controls the pace.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control but Sage Lll is working from the bottom.
Silva won't allow Sage Lll to sweep him here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sage Lll has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Silva has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (7) vs (2) Sage Lll
Silva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sage Lll is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sage Lll prevents Silva from improving position.
Silva goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sage Lll rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Silva's guard! Nice work there by Sage Lll! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (7) vs (4) Sage Lll
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: Silva (9) vs (4) Sage Lll
Sage Lll tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sage Lll is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Silva is tapping! Great win for Sage Lll!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Golden Sage Lll!
An out of breath Golden Sage Lll thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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