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CWC 314 - Zulu vs Silva Jr 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 32 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 14 losses; Donald Trump!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Trump shoots in and drives through. Arias sprawls well.
Arias scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (0) Trump
Trump wants to control but Arias is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Trump works his way to full guard. Good work.
Trump has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Arias can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Trump keeping moving, preventing Arias from controlling successfully.
Arias postures up.
Arias has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Arias is pushing down on Trump's leg trying to pass to half guard. Trump is fighting to maintain full guard but Arias has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Arias's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Arias's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Arias (2) vs (4) Trump
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arias breaks Trump's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (4) vs (4) Trump
Arias passes Trump's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Arias content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Trump is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trump is trying to maintain the position but Arias is very close to passing his half guard.
Arias looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Arias is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Trump defends it well.
Arias is looking to take a break and control but Trump is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Arias trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arias is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Trump is just riding it out for now. Arias eventually gives up the hold.
Trump is controlling Arias's trapped leg to prevent Arias from advancing to side control.
Trump wants to control but Arias is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trump is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Trump is trying to maintain the position but Arias is very close to passing his half guard.
Arias is working for a submission of some sort.
Trump wants to improve his position but Arias is controlling well.
Arias wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trump keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trump controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Trump tries to get to full guard but Arias has control of the leg.
Trump felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Arias tries to pass the half guard into mount. Trump knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Trump is looking to improve his position.
Trump is defending against the submission attempts here by Arias.
Trump trying to hold on to Arias's head to control him but Arias postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Trump is controlling Arias's trapped leg to prevent Arias from advancing to side control.
Trump has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Arias is working away from the top position though.
Trump is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Arias's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Arias's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Arias (4) vs (8) Trump
What can Arias do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Will Trump go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Good control from Trump.
Arias is in bad spot here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Arias looking very determined here, making life difficult for Trump.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arias wants to escape the position.
Trump just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Trump trying to control.
Arias trying to control the position but Trump manages to sink in the hooks.
Trump is riding his opponent, not letting Arias buck him off.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Arias is keeping busy.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Arias tries to escape the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Trump struggling to keep hold of the position.
Arias tries to escape the position.
Trump looking for the RNC.
Arias tries to escape the position.
Trump is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Arias knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Arias for a finish.
You can see the frustration on Arias's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Trump keeps control of the position easily here as Arias tries to buck him off.
Arias tries to escape but Trump has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Arias trying to control the hands but Trump breaks the grip.
Trump has the hooks in. Arias is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Arias is working hard here to advance position.
Trump keeps control of the position easily here as Arias tries to buck him off.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Arias trying to control the action but Trump just sinks the hooks in.
Arias tries to escape but Trump has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Trump is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Trump looking to break Arias's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Arias remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Trump will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Good control from Trump.
Trump gets his hands free as Arias looks to control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
What can Arias do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Arias tries to roll but Trump sticks to his back.
Trump is persistently looking for the submission but Arias is defending it well.
Trump looking to break Arias's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Arias remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Trump will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Trump has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Arias! Can he survive? No! He's out! Trump gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Donald Trump!
Donald Trump thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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