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SSG 245 Johnson vs McCain 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Alex Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Evan Law!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Silva takes the fight into the clinch.
Silva tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Law jumps guard but Silva turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Law has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Silva manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Law doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Law manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Law thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Law trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.
Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva managing to control the position.
Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Silva controlling the position.
Silva is trying to control the position but Law postures up.
Law works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
Silva is controlling Law's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Silva trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Law manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (0) vs (3) Law
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva working to try and regain half guard.
Silva looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva is trying to reverse the position but instead Law has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Silva (0) vs (6) Law
Law is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Silva tries to escape but Law has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Silva trying to control the hands but Law breaks the grip.
A lull in the action here.
Silva trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Law.
Silva could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Silva trying to control the position but Law manages to sink in the hooks.
Silva can't escape the position.
Law gets his hands free as Silva looks to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva tries to break free.
Silva trying to control the hands but Law breaks the grip.
Law tightening his grip on Silva, looking for the choke.
Law is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Silva defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Law looks winded!
Silva looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Law looking for the choke but no joy.
Silva looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Silva is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Silva is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Law is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Silva controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
Silva trying to control the hands but Law won't let him.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Law looking for the RNC.
Silva trying to control the hands but Law won't let him.
Silva is trying to break free.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Law is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Silva knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Silva for a finish.
Law avoiding Silva 's attempts to control his hands.
Silva just looking to survive in the bad position.
Silva trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
I really don't envy Silva right now.
Silva trying to control but not successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to escape the position.
Silva trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Law is looking to control Silva but Silva is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Silva trying to control the hands but Law breaks the grip.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to roll but Law sticks to his back.
Silva is in a bad position with Law working for a choke. Silva manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (2) vs (6) Law
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Silva looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Silva wants to control from the top but Law keeps moving.
Silva engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Silva preventing the sweep.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Silva is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Silva trying to control but Law is working from the bottom.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Law swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Law is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silva drops back looking for a leg! Law is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Law manages to kick Silva off! Silva jumps back into Law's guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Silva is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva wants to control from the top but Law keeps moving.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Law looking to control.
Law wants to sweep but no luck.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva postures up.
Silva controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva continues to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Law wins on points by 6 to 2. |
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