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TWGC 34 (265+lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
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 4 wins and 3 losses; Shogun Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Billy Williams!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Silva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Williams sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Silva somewhat.
Williams moves into range and clinches up with Silva.
Silva works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva (2) vs (0) Williams
Williams has control of Silva's left arm, preventing Silva from doing any damage.
Williams wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams has Silva pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Williams.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Silva trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Williams seems keen to control Silva's posture.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Williams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Williams controls Silva momentarily but Silva frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva being controlled here momentarily.
Williams wants to improve his position but instead Silva has moved into half guard.
Silva is taking a breather. Williams 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.
Williams is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to mount his opponent but Williams defends it.
Williams keeping control of the position.
Silva keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Silva'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.
Williams tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg.
Williams keeps trying to improve his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Williams moves into full guard.
Williams looking for a sweep. Not yet Williams, not yet.
Williams keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Williams 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.
Williams pulls Silva in close to prevent any damage.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Williams looking for a sweep. Not yet Williams, not yet.
Williams looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Silva trying to move into half guard but instead Williams has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (2) vs (2) Williams
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Williams drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Silva manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Williams has Silva in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (4) vs (2) Williams
Silva is stalling in the full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Williams can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Williams can't keep his opponent in guard - Silva advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Williams holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
Williams keeping hold of Silva's head, controlling as best he can.
Williams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Williams has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Williams moves into full guard.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Williams pulls Silva in close to his closed guard and prevents Silva from doing any damage or advancing position.
Silva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Williams trying to control the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Williams pulls Silva in to control the position.
Silva is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Williams.
Williams looking to control.
Williams managing to control the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Williams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Williams has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Williams tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Williams looking to control.
Silva's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Williams 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.
Williams looking to control.
Silva controlling from the top position.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Williams is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silva takes the fight on points by 4 to 2. |
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