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CWC 327 - Steel vs Burroughs PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 15 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 35 losses; Carlos Silverio!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Bruno Lombardi and David Schapiro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Merlin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silverio shoots in but no luck this time.
Merlin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (0) Silverio
Silverio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silverio keeps trying to improve his position.
Merlin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Silverio trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Merlin manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (5) vs (0) Silverio
Silverio is looking to improve his position but Merlin isn't that keen on the idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverio is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Merlin content just to control the position here.
Silverio tries to hold on but Merlin postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silverio is trying to escape the mount.
Silverio is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Merlin controlling from the full mount.
Merlin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We've been hearing good reports from Merlin'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.
Silverio is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Merlin content just to control the position here.
Merlin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Silverio is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Merlin content just to control the position here.
Silverio is desperately trying to improve his position but Merlin has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Merlin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silverio is looking to escape.
Merlin prevents Silverio from getting the reversal.
Silverio is still trying to improve position.
Merlin controlling his opponent.
Silverio is wriggling around trying to escape.
Merlin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Silverio tries to reverse the position but Merlin maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Merlin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Merlin looking to control but Silverio is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Silverio tries to hold on but Merlin postures up.
Merlin trying to control but Silverio is having none of it.
Silverio tries to reverse the position but Merlin maintains control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Merlin looking to control but Silverio is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Silverio working to try and regain half guard.
Merlin controlling from mount.
Silverio really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Silverio wants to control but Merlin is having none of it.
Silverio is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Merlin controlling from mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Merlin prevents Silverio from getting the reversal.
Silverio gets back to half guard.
Merlin prevents Silverio from improving his position.
Merlin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Silverio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merlin prevents Silverio from improving his position.
Merlin is trying to control. Silverio wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Silverio has a hand on Merlin's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Merlin takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (8) vs (0) Silverio
Silverio tries to reverse the position but Merlin maintains control.
Merlin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Silverio is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Merlin wants to control the pace but Silverio is squirming around nicely.
Silverio really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Silverio slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Silverio is looking to control Merlin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silverio avoid being mounted?
Merlin content to control rather than advance.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Silverio is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Merlin jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (11) vs (0) Silverio
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Merlin tries to move into full mount but can't pass Silverio's legs.
Merlin controls the position from side control.
Silverio tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Merlin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Merlin passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Silverio! Score +2 for reaching mount: Merlin (13) vs (0) Silverio
Silverio regains half guard.
Silverio gets full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Merlin is stalling in the full guard.
Silverio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silverio throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Merlin escapes and throws Silverio's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (16) vs (0) Silverio
Silverio tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silverio looking for a sweep but Merlin has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Merlin (18) vs (0) Silverio
Silverio is looking to improve his position but Merlin isn't that keen on the idea.
Silverio tries to hold on but Merlin postures up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Merlin looking to control but Silverio is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Merlin controlling from mount.
Silverio is wriggling around trying to escape.
Merlin wants to control the pace but Silverio is squirming around nicely.
Merlin prevents Silverio from getting the reversal.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Merlin content just to control the position here.
Silverio is trying desperately to improve position.
Merlin looking to control but Silverio is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Silverio is trying desperately to improve position.
Merlin controlling from the full mount.
Silverio keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Merlin controlling from mount.
Merlin tries to control but Silverio wriggling away.
Silverio bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (18) vs (2) Silverio
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Silverio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Merlin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silverio controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Silverio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Merlin has his hands on Silverio's head, controlling the position.
Silverio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Merlin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin takes the fight on points by 18 to 2.
Xavier Merlin retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Xavier Merlin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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