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Event:
Stepping Stone 80
Date: Dec 11, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Marcelo Silva!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Ibrahim decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ibrahim (2) vs (0) Silva
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.#SUB#
Ibrahim is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Silva wants to control but Ibrahim is keeping busy.
Ibrahim perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ibrahim pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Ibrahim is trying to work for a kimura but Silva is defending well.
#SUB#
Ibrahim is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva is not content to let Ibrahim control the position.#T1#
Silva is trying to control but can't.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ibrahim pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Ibrahim is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Silva actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ibrahim sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ibrahim is trying to control the action in half guard but Silva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Ibrahim is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Ibrahim is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Silva actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ibrahim pulls his head out easily.
Ibrahim content to control rather than advance. #T3##SUB#
Ibrahim is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ibrahim not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Ibrahim is trying to work for a kimura but Silva is defending well.
#SUB2#
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ibrahim pulls his head out easily.
Silva wants to control but Ibrahim is keeping busy.
#T4#
Well, if Ibrahim is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ibrahim will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Silva is refusing to be controlled, as Ibrahim sits in half guard. #SUB#
Ibrahim is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions off his back.#T5#
Ibrahim trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Silva actively working from the bottom here.
Silva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ibrahim in particular looking to stall.
Ibrahim seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ibrahim not doing much here.
Silva won't allow Ibrahim to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silva won't allow Ibrahim to pass to mount. #T6##SUB#
Ibrahim is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ibrahim is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ibrahim trying to pass the guard but Silva defending well. #SUB2#
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Silva is refusing to be controlled, as Ibrahim sits in half guard. #T7##SUB#
Ibrahim is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Ibrahim has control of the leg.
Ibrahim uses his free foot to push down on Silva's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Silva. Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (5) vs (0) Silva#SUB#
Ibrahim working for a guillotine from mount but Silva is in no mood to give up.
Ibrahim trying to control but Silva is having none of it. #SUB#
Ibrahim jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Silva manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T8##SUB#
Ibrahim is trying to get an arm triangle but Silva is defending well. #SUB#
Ibrahim goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Silva has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ibrahim but great work by Silva. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ibrahim (5) vs (4) Silva
Ibrahim is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Silva off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ibrahim (9) vs (4) Silva
Ibrahim is hanging on to Silva's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Ibrahim looking for the RNC.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva rolls, trying to escape but Ibrahim keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Silva is trying to roll into a better position but Ibrahim has get a rear naked choke and Silva is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ahmad Ibrahim!
A relieved looking Ahmad Ibrahim thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 73
Date: Dec 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; John Lake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Marcelo Silva!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lake shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silva as he jumps to the side.
John Lake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lake fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lake shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense.
Lake sets himself, and Silva steps forward looking for the clinch! Lake avoids it this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Lake. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Silva pushes Lake up against the cage in a clinch.
Lake really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
Silva decides to pull guard.
Lake controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lake is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lake can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Silva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lake defends well.#SUB2#
Silva working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lake has passed into half guard!
#T1#
Lake content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lake is thwarting Silva's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lake pulls his head out easily.
Lake is controlling the pace.
Lake wants to pass to mount but Silva is defending the position. #T2#
Lake slows the pace down in half guard.
Lake frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lake (3) vs (0) Silva
Lake controlling the pace for now.
Silva is trying to escape the mount.
Silva tries to lock up and control but Lake gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lake content just to control the position here.
Silva is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
Lake looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lake can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silva is looking to escape.
Silva can't escape the position.
Silva tries to control the position but Lake now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Lake (6) vs (0) Silva
Lake is riding his opponent, not letting Silva buck him off.
Lake has the hooks in. Silva is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T4#
Silva trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Lake knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.
Lake biding his time, controlling Silva.
Silva is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lake keeps control of the position easily here as Silva tries to buck him off.
Lake is hanging on to Silva's back as he tries to escape.
We've been informed that Silva has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Silva is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Lake.
Lake seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Silva for as long as he can get away with.#T5#
Lake's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Further stalling from Lake.
Silva rolls, trying to escape but Lake keeps control of the position.
#T6#
Lake slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Lake keeps control of the position as Silva tries to break free.
Silva tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Silva keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lake is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Silva is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Lake (9) vs (0) Silva
Lake has good solid back control here.
Silva is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lake controlling the position well here. Silva rolled but Lake kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Silva wants to escape the position.
#T7#
Silva prevents Lake from getting a body triangle.
Silva rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Well, if Lake is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB2#
Silva actively working from the bottom here.
Lake controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T8##SUB2#
Silva actively working from the bottom here.
Lake is taking a breather. Silva says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lake wants to pass to mount but Silva is defending the position.
Lake is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T9#
Lake has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lake slows the pace down in half guard.
Lake seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lake controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T10##SUB2#
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lake looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Lake slows the pace down in half guard. #T11#
Lake prevents Silva from improving his position.
Lake with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lake prevents Silva from improving his position.
Lake sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Silva wants to improve his position but Lake is controlling well.
#T12#
Lake wants to pass to mount but Silva is defending the position.
Lake is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Silva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lake is aware though and is defending well.
Lake passes Silva's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lake stalling.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Lake is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T13#
Lake wants to pass to mount but Silva is defending the position.
Lake is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Silva actively working from the bottom here.#T14#
Silva is trying to control but can't.
Lake trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Silva actively working from the bottom here.
Lake passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lake (12) vs (0) Silva
Lake sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lake takes the fight on points by 12 to 0. |
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Event:
TWG 38 (135lbs, D3): Finals - Round 3
Date: Nov 15, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Mae Joon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Marcelo Silva!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Chad Campbell and Alyssa Summers.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Silva has closed the distance and engaged Joon in a clinch.
#TD#
Joon drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB#
Joon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Silva stands and throws Joon's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Joon (0) vs (3) Silva
Joon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Silva tries for a kimura but Joon is defending well.
Joon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Silva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1##SUB2#
Silva is working to tighten his grip on Joon's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Joon has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Silva is really squeezing tight and eventually Joon passes out! Silva breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Marcelo Silva!
Marcelo Silva is the new bantamweight champion!
Marcelo Silva looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Onde vocês tam escondidos? Vamos Brasil!'. |
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Event:
TWG 38 (135lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: Nov 14, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Kody Dangerfield! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Marcelo Silva!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Dangerfield drives through with a takedown into Silva's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dangerfield (2) vs (0) Silva#SUB2#
Silva has his foot on Dangerfield's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dangerfield works his way back into a safe position though.
Dangerfield has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Silva has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Dangerfield doesn't defend quickly enough and Silva has managed to lock this one up! Can Dangerfield escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Silva on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Marcelo Silva!
An intense looking Marcelo Silva took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Onde vocês tam escondidos? Vamos Brasil!'. |
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Event:
TWG 38 (135lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Frendy Saputra! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Marcelo Silva!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Dean Styles and Jonathan Paton.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Saputra has closed the distance and engaged Silva in a clinch.
#TD#
Saputra pulls guard successfully.
Silva won't allow Saputra to sweep him here.
Saputra seems keen to control Silva's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Saputra looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saputra has his hands on Silva's head, controlling the position.
Silva wants to control from the top but Saputra keeps moving.
Saputra controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Saputra is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saputra (2) vs (0) Silva
Saputra looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Saputra has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Silva to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Saputra is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Silva pulls down on the head and he's put Saputra to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Marcelo Silva!
Marcelo Silva took some time post fight to say the following; 'Onde vocês tam escondidos? Vamos Brasil!'. |
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Event:
TWG 38 (135lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Marcelo Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Molokai Built!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Built circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Built counters with a nice double leg into side control. Silva won't be happy with that. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Silva (0) vs (4) Built#SUB2#
Built is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Silva has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Built looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Built really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Silva manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (2) vs (4) Built
Built looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Built is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silva pulls his head out easily.
Silva moves into full mount! Built won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (5) vs (4) Built
Silva definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Built tries to reverse the position but Silva maintains control.#SUB#
Silva quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Silva but it's paid off an Built is forced to tap! Nice work by Silva.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcelo Silva!
Marcelo Silva took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Onde vocês tam escondidos? Vamos Brasil!'. |
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Event:
WFCG 3: Fujiwara vs Grizzly
Date: Sep 07, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Steve Jackson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Marcelo Silva!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jackson shoots in for a double leg but Silva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Silva darts in and clinches Jackson up against the cage.#TD2#
Silva has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jackson uses from the top position.
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.#SUB2#
Silva has an active guard here but Jackson has managed to pass into half guard.
Silva wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Silva actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Jackson is trying to control. Silva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jackson is controlling the pace.
Silva wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
Silva wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy.
Jackson wants to pass to mount but Silva is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Silva is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jackson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Silva is looking to get back to full guard here but Jackson has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (3) vs (0) Silva
Silva is looking for a sweep.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
Silva sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Silva is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Silva actively working from the bottom here.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Silva actively working from the bottom here.#T4##SUB#
Jackson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Silva sees it coming and defends easily.
Jackson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jackson trying to mount his opponent but Silva defends it.
Silva trying to hold on to Jackson's head to control him but Jackson postures up.
Silva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jackson is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Jackson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackson has managed to get both his arms back between Silva's legs - danger averted.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5##SUB2#
Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jackson looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T6##SUB2#
Silva working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Silva looking for a guillotine here but Jackson defends easily.
#SUB2#
Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Silva is tightening it up a little... Jackson has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Jackson reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Jackson taps out! Nice BJJ there by Silva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Marcelo Silva!
Marcelo Silva took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Onde vocês tam escondidos? Vamos Brasil!'. |
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Event:
WFCG 2: Babel vs Fujiwara
Date: Aug 24, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Marcelo Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Josie Saltzman!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Joseph Jones and Jonathan Paton.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Saltzman keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Saltzman scores with a takedown into Silva's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva (0) vs (2) Saltzman#SUB#
Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Saltzman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Saltzman 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.
Silva is trying to hold Saltzman in close to prevent damage but Saltzman has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Saltzman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Silva is defending against the submission attempts here by Saltzman.
Saltzman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Saltzman seems content to control.#SUB#
Silva actively working from the bottom here.
Saltzman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Saltzman moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Silva. Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (0) vs (5) Saltzman
Saltzman works to advance to full mount. Silva defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Silva (0) vs (7) Saltzman
Silva is desperately trying to improve his position but Saltzman has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saltzman controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Silva can't escape the position.
Silva looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Saltzman swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Josie Saltzman!
Josie Saltzman decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
WFCG 1 : Babel vs McTavish
Date: Aug 17, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Marcelo Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Leon Balogun!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Balogun takes the fight into the clinch.
Silva is trying to pull guard but Balogun turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Silva fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Balogun tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Silva smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Balogun moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Balogun manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Balogun 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.
Balogun pulls Silva in close to his closed guard and prevents Silva from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Silva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Silva pushing down on Balogun's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Balogun is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Silva is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Balogun is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Silva has latched onto it... Big trouble! Silva pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Balogun is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Silva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcelo Silva!
Marcelo Silva decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
WFC 1: Baltaretu vs Ballo
Date: Aug 13, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Molina closes the distance and clinches.
Molina wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD#
Silva jumps into guard, dragging Molina to the mat.
Silva being controlled here, momentarily.
Molina must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Molina avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Silva looking for a guillotine here but Molina defends easily.
Molina pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1##SU2#
Molina stands up and waves to Silva to follow him. #CL2#
Molina has managed to clinch.
Molina wants to break free but Silva has control.
Molina misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Molina lands a shot to the body.
Silva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Molina's efforts to push away.
Silva prevents a body shot from Molina.
Silva has Molina pressed against the cage, preventing Molina from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#TD#
Silva manages to pull guard.
Silva keeping full guard, as Molina tries to pass. #SUB#
Silva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Molina advances to half guard. #SUB#
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Molina is controlling the pace.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Molina has control of the leg. #T3##SUB#
Silva actively working from the bottom here.#SU2#
Molina gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #CL2#
Molina clinches.
Molina missing with knees to the body.
#TD#
Silva manages to pull guard.
Molina pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Molina avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Silva working for a triangle but Molina defends it easily.
#T4#
Molina pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Silva has his foot on Molina's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Molina works his way back into a safe position though.
Molina content to stall in guard here.
Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.
Silva keeping full guard, as Molina tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcelo Silva dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Molina darts in and clinches Silva up against the cage.#TD#
Silva pulls guard.
Silva keeping full guard, as Molina tries to pass. #SUB#
Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Molina doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Molina manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Silva thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Molina is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Silva is looking for a triangle but Molina pushes his legs off easily.
Silva being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Silva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Molina stays in close to Silva's body and controls the position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Silva looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Molina has picked Silva up and slammed him! Silva can't keep hold of the triangle and Molina manages to pass to side control!
Silva is letting Molina control him for a moment.
Molina really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Let's hope that Molina has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Silva wants to control but Molina postures up.
Silva misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Silva manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Molina is doing well to control the position and prevent Silva from advancing to side control.
Molina trying to control but Silva postures up.
Molina preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T3#
Molina trying to control but Silva postures up.
Molina holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Molina is trying to stand back up but Silva is controlling him
Molina moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.
Silva won't allow Molina to sweep him here. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Molina pulls Silva in close to prevent any damage.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Molina is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Silva instigates a clinch.
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Molina can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Molina wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Molina tries to break free but Silva pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcelo Silva dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##CL2#
Molina clinches with his opponent.
A shot in the inside from Molina. #TD#
Silva pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Molina can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Molina is pushing down on Silva's leg trying to pass to half guard. Silva is fighting to maintain full guard but Molina has managed to sneak the leg through.
Silva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Molina defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molina works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1#
Molina looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silva manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Molina wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.#SUB#
Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Molina doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Molina manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SU2#
Molina stands and steps away. Silva gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
Molina pushes Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Molina slowing the pace effectively.#TD#
Silva has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Molina uses from the top position.
Molina engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Marcelo Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2##SU2#
Molina stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
Molina moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Silva has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Molina uses from the top position. #SUB#
Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Molina can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Silva is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Molina has his hands clasped together but Silva extends and breaks Molina's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Silva.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcelo Silva!
Marcelo Silva decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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