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TWGC 35 (145lbs, D3): New York Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight 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; Maruim Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Roger Craig!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Eddie Farnsworth and John Roberts.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Craig shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silva as he avoids it easily.
Silva feinted with a counter takedown.
Craig wants to clinch but Silva slips to the side
and Silva counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Silva. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva (2) vs (0) Craig
Silva advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (5) vs (0) Craig
Silva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Silva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craig is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Silva has hold of Craig's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Craig tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Silva cranks the arm and Craig screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Craig, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Maruim Silva!
After winning the bout, Maruim 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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