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CWC 309 - Steel vs Pavlov 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 24 losses; Judas Priest! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 15 losses; Rich Silva Jr!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and Dean Styles.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Silva Jr closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Priest to the mat! Priest manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Priest (0) vs (2) Silva Jr
Priest has his foot on Silva Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Priest working a defensive guard here.
Priest is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Silva Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Priest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Priest might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silva Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Silva Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Priest looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva Jr is one step ahead there.
Priest looking for subs off his back but Silva Jr has passed one foot through into half guard.
Priest trying to hold on to Silva Jr's head to control him but Silva Jr postures up.
Silva Jr prevents Priest from improving his position.
Priest is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at LA Fitness, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Priest looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva Jr is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Priest is trying to control but can't.
Priest tries to roll over but Silva Jr keeps him under control.
Priest trying to get back to full guard but Silva Jr takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (0) vs (5) Silva Jr
Priest tries to lock up and control but Silva Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva Jr looking to control but Priest is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Priest gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Silva Jr has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (0) vs (8) Silva Jr
Priest is trying desperately to improve position.
Silva Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Priest is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Priest sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Silva Jr prevents Priest from improving his position.
Priest is staying active underneath Silva Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Silva Jr trying to pass the guard but Priest defending well.
Silva Jr is taking a breather. Priest 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.
Silva Jr wants to pass the guard but Priest is defending well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Silva Jr perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Priest slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Priest wants to sweep but no luck.
Priest is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silva Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Silva Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Priest.
Priest looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Priest wants to sweep here but Silva Jr controlling him for the moment.
Silva Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Priest looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Priest 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.
Priest trying to control the position.
Silva Jr wants to pass the guard but Priest is keeping the position.
Priest looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Priest has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Silva Jr is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Priest. Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (0) vs (11) Silva Jr
Silva Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Priest keeps working.
Priest is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Silva Jr's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Silva Jr! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Priest has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rich Silva Jr!
Rich Silva Jr is the new super heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Rich Silva Jr thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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