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CWC 292 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 14 losses; Pavel Savkov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 30 losses; Carlos Silverio!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Silverio shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Savkov as he avoids it easily.
Savkov feinted with a counter takedown.
Silverio changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Savkov tries to avoid it but Silverio manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Savkov to the ground. Savkov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Savkov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Silverio fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pavel Savkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Silverio.
Horrible takedown attempt by Silverio or perhaps it was just good defense by Savkov, which made it look bad.
Silverio shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Savkov (0) vs (2) Silverio
Silverio trying to control but Savkov is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Savkov'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.
Savkov looking for a guillotine here but Silverio defends easily.
Savkov wants to sweep here but Silverio controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silverio wants to pass the guard but Savkov is keeping the position.
Savkov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Silverio stacks Savkov on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Silverio! Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (0) vs (5) Silverio
Savkov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Silverio is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Savkov manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silverio slips nicely into half guard.
Savkov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Savkov.
Silverio wants to control from the top but Savkov keeps moving.
Silverio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savkov is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savkov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Silverio tries to free his leg and advance position but Savkov is retaining full guard.
Silverio avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Silverio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Savkov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silverio defends well.
Silverio passes Savkov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silverio is keen to just control but Savkov is a slippery customer.
Silverio is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Savkov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Savkov actively working from the bottom here.
Silverio passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (0) vs (8) Silverio
Silverio goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Savkov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Silverio's guard! Nice work there by Savkov! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savkov (2) vs (8) Silverio
Silverio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Savkov is one step ahead there.
Savkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Silverio wants to improve his position but instead Savkov has moved into half guard.
Savkov is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Silverio as he works his way to full guard.
Savkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silverio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silverio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Savkov sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Silverio doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Savkov 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 Silverio - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Carlos Silverio!
Carlos Silverio 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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