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TWGC 33 (170lbs, D3): New York Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jello Belly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Thor Silva!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, David Schapiro and Jorge Garcia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Silva gets a double leg takedown into Belly's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Belly (0) vs (2) Silva
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Belly is retaining full guard.
Silva has gone for a leg lock! Belly slips out almost immediately though and dives into Silva's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belly (2) vs (2) Silva
Belly has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Silva is looking for a triangle but Belly pushes his legs off easily.
Belly looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.
Belly advances to half guard.
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Belly pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belly seems to be working for a kimura but Silva defends the submission attempt.
Silva is refusing to be controlled, as Belly sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Belly wants to take a breather but Silva is having none of it.
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Belly is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Belly seems to be working for a kimura but Silva defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belly works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Belly (5) vs (2) Silva
Silva is looking to improve his position but Belly isn't that keen on the idea.
Belly can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silva is looking to escape.
Belly is really struggling to control Silva but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Belly tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Belly will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Belly can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silva is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belly goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Silva is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belly (5) vs (4) Silva
Silva has gone for a leg lock! Belly slips out almost immediately though and dives into Silva's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belly (7) vs (4) Silva
Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Belly is aware though and is defending well.
Silva working for a triangle but Belly defends it easily.
Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Belly doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Belly manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belly trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Belly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Belly has gone for a leg lock! Silva slips out almost immediately though and dives into Belly's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belly (7) vs (6) Silva
Silva drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Belly manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Silva has Belly in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belly (9) vs (6) Silva
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Belly stands and throws Silva's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Belly (12) vs (6) Silva
Silva is not content to let Belly control the position.
Silva gets back to half guard.
Silva is refusing to be controlled, as Belly sits in half guard.
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Belly pulls his head out easily.
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Belly is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Belly trying to control from half guard but Silva is working away.
Belly moves into full mount! Silva won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Belly (15) vs (6) Silva
Belly wants to control but instead Silva manages to regain half guard.
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Belly wants to work for an arm triangle but Silva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Belly definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Belly passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Silva! Score +3 for passing guard: Belly (18) vs (6) Silva
Silva is squirming around, avoiding Belly's attempts to control the action.
Silva is wriggling around trying to escape.
Belly tries to control but Silva wriggling away.
Belly working for a submission but Silva is keeping him at bay.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Belly is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Silva has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Silva! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belly (18) vs (8) Silva
Belly tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Belly's guard.
Silva is looking for a kimura here.
Belly makes his way to full guard, as Silva worked for a kimura.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Belly manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Silva has Belly in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belly (20) vs (8) Silva
Silva keeping full guard, as Belly tries to pass.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Belly sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Silva's guard.
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Belly is pressing down on Silva's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silva is holding on for now.
Belly prevents Silva from improving his position.
Silva won't allow Belly to pass to mount.
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Belly wants to pass the guard but Silva is defending well.
Belly is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Belly doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Belly manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Belly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Belly slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Belly (23) vs (8) Silva
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking to reverse the position.
Belly has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Silva! Score +2 for reaching mount: Belly (25) vs (8) Silva
Belly looking to control but Silva is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Silva is looking to get to half guard.
Belly can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silva is looking to escape.
Belly looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Belly looking to control but Silva is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Belly moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Silva has worked his arm free - good work by Silva!
Silva is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Belly wants to take a breather but Silva is having none of it.
Silva actively working from the bottom here.
Belly is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Silva has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silva manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Belly slips nicely into half guard.
Silva is in trouble now - Belly has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Belly (28) vs (8) Silva
Belly has hold of Silva's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Silva manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Belly can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silva is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva is trying desperately to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Belly takes the fight on points by 28 to 8.
Jello Belly thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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