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CWC 290 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 15 losses; Leandro Lo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 8 losses; Rich Silva Jr!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lo (4) vs (0) Silva Jr
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.
Silva Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Silva Jr is still trying to improve position.
We've been hearing good reports from Lo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lo staying calm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Silva Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lo trying to control the action but Silva Jr is working from the bottom.
Silva Jr is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Silva Jr keeps trying to improve his position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Silva Jr tries to bench press Lo off him but Lo keeps the position.
Lo controlling the position from side mount.
Silva Jr manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lo prevents Silva Jr from improving his position.
Lo trying to control the pace.
Silva Jr is looking for a sweep. Lo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva Jr regains full guard. Nicely done.
Silva Jr controls Lo momentarily but Lo frees himself.
Silva Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Silva Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Silva Jr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (4) vs (2) Silva Jr
Silva Jr takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lo is trying to control but can't.
Silva Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Silva Jr looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lo is trying to maintain the position but Silva Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Silva Jr not doing much here.
It looks like Silva Jr might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Silva Jr trying to control the action but Lo is working from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lo trying to control from the bottom.
Silva Jr stalling.
Lo is pressing down on Silva Jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Silva Jr looking to pass the guard.
Lo is trying to keep Silva Jr in close.
Lo can't keep his opponent in guard - Silva Jr advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lo is staying active underneath Silva Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Silva Jr controlling the action here.
Silva Jr passes into side control, despite Lo's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (4) vs (5) Silva Jr
Lo wants to control but Silva Jr postures up.
Lo is trying to get back to half guard.
Silva Jr taking a breather here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lo prevents Silva Jr from improving position.
Silva Jr trying to control the position but Lo is working away.
Silva Jr is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Lo is trying to control Silva Jr's posture but Silva Jr avoids it.
Silva Jr takes a little break here. Lo wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Silva Jr advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lo (4) vs (7) Silva Jr
Lo can't escape the position.
Lo wants to hold on but Silva Jr pushes him away.
Silva Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
Silva Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lo is working to get back to half guard.
Silva Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Silva Jr tries to control but Lo wriggling away.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Silva Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lo is looking to improve his position but Silva Jr isn't that keen on the idea.
Silva Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Silva Jr prevents Lo from getting the reversal.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Silva Jr wants to control the pace but Lo is squirming around nicely.
Silva Jr controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lo tries to hold on but Silva Jr pushes him away.
Silva Jr controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silva Jr wins on points by 7 to 4.
A victorious Rich Silva Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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