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TWGC 33 (265lbs, D3): New York Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tico Umuhoza! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Edson Silva!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Roberts and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Umuhoza tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silva wants to counter with a clinch but Umuhoza pushes him away.
Silva keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Silva closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Umuhoza's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Umuhoza (0) vs (2) Silva
Silva's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Umuhoza controls Silva momentarily but Silva frees himself.
Silva trying to control but Umuhoza is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Silva drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Silva jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Umuhoza (0) vs (5) Silva#SUB2#
Silva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Umuhoza keeps working. #T1##SUB2#
Silva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Silva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Umuhoza has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Silva tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Silva has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Silva is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Umuhoza knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Umuhoza gets back to half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Silva is working for a kimura but Umuhoza is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Umuhoza is defending against the submission attempts here by Silva.
#SUB2#
Silva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Umuhoza has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Umuhoza is defending against the submission attempts here by Silva.
#SUB2#
Silva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Umuhoza is just riding it out for now. Silva eventually gives up the hold. #T3##SUB2#
Silva is working for a kimura but Umuhoza is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Silva has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Umuhoza defend it? Silva steps over the head and cranks it - Umuhoza is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Silva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Edson Silva!
After winning the bout, Edson Silva thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the 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; Duck Dodgers! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Test We!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Steve Montenegro and Jonathan Paton.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Dodgers drives through and clinches with We against the cage.
#TD#
Dodgers pulls guard effortlessly.
We pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dodgers is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
We has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Dodgers to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! We is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Dodgers pulls down on the head and he's put We to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Duck Dodgers!
A victorious Duck Dodgers thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jimmy Bigbull! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Marcus Delgado!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jorge Garcia and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Delgado shoots in for a double leg but Bigbull sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Delgado shoots in and bounces Bigbull off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bigbull (0) vs (2) Delgado
Delgado wants to control from the top but Bigbull keeps moving.
Bigbull will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Delgado thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delgado trying to control but Bigbull is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Delgado thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Delgado slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Delgado wants to control from the top but Bigbull keeps moving.
Bigbull is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Delgado stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bigbull swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Delgado stands and throws Bigbull's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bigbull (0) vs (5) Delgado#T2#
You can see the frustration on Bigbull's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bigbull is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Delgado tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bigbull knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Delgado on the ground.
Delgado wants to control but Bigbull is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Delgado tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Delgado moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bigbull (0) vs (7) Delgado#T3#
Bigbull is desperately trying to improve his position but Delgado has a good base and remains in mount.
Bigbull tries to hold on but Delgado postures up.
Delgado trying to control but Bigbull is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Delgado swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Bigbull is now in Delgado's guard. A big mistake from Delgado there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bigbull (2) vs (7) Delgado
Bigbull stopping the sweep attempt from Delgado.#T4##SUB2#
Delgado looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Delgado looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Bigbull sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Delgado doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Bigbull paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Delgado - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marcus Delgado!
Marcus Delgado tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Main event
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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 0 wins and 0 losses; Richard Rockefeller ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jurumin Silva!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jorge Garcia and Lou da Vinci.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Rockefeller moves into the clinch.
Rockefeller tries to score a body lock takedown but Silva shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rockefeller tries for a takedown but Silva manages to get underhooks.
Silva changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rockefeller fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Rockefeller gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rockefeller gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Silva.
Silva is pressed up against the cage. Rockefeller has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Silva down to the mat. Silva avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Rockefeller . That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Rockefeller moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Rockefeller has Silva pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Rockefeller pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Silva tumbling to the mat - Rockefeller dives into Silva's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rockefeller (2) vs (0) Silva
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rockefeller got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rockefeller has managed to get both his arms back between Silva's legs - danger averted.
Rockefeller knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.
Rockefeller 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. #T1#
Rockefeller tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Rockefeller sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rockefeller tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rockefeller is working hard here to advance position.
Silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rockefeller controls the pace.
Rockefeller '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.#T2##SUB2#
Silva has his foot on Rockefeller 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rockefeller works his way back into a safe position though.
Rockefeller 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 working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rockefeller sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rockefeller looking to pass the guard.
Rockefeller content to stall in guard here. #T3##SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rockefeller is stalling in the full guard.
Rockefeller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Rockefeller postures up.
Rockefeller 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. #T4#
Rockefeller tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Rockefeller is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rockefeller tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Rockefeller sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T5#
Rockefeller has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Silva controls Rockefeller momentarily but Rockefeller frees himself.
Rockefeller controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rockefeller is aware though and is defending well.
Rockefeller is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Rockefeller has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Silva to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Rockefeller is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Silva pulls down on the head and he's put Rockefeller to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jurumin Silva!
Jurumin Silva really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Tengelü Hekite logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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