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SSG 277 Finn 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 4 losses; Alex Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gyatso Tsering!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Kavanagh and Russell Pearce.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Silva clinches.
Silva lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva (2) vs (0) Tsering
Tsering is looking to improve his position.
Tsering won't allow Silva to pass to mount.
Tsering is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tsering is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silva pulls his head out easily.
Well, if Silva is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Tsering looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tsering has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tsering looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva wants to pass to mount but Tsering is defending the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tsering is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silva pulls his head out easily.
Silva could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Silva sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tsering actively working from the bottom here.
Tsering looks winded!
Silva tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tsering knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Silva is trying to work for a kimura but Tsering is defending well.
Tsering 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.
Silva passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (5) vs (0) Tsering
Silva takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsering is looking to get to half guard.
Silva wants to take Tsering's back here but Tsering is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Silva moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Silva (8) vs (0) Tsering
Tsering tries to escape the position.
Silva biding his time, looking for the opening.
Tsering is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Tsering is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Silva off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Silva is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Silva working for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsering is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Tsering keeps trying to improve his position.
Tsering is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Tsering is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tsering fending off the submission attempt from Silva.
Silva biding his time, looking for the opening.
Silva looking to break Tsering's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Tsering remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Silva will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Silva biding his time, looking for the opening.
Silva is trying to stick to Tsering's back but Tsering is turning into Silva. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Silva's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Tsering. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (8) vs (2) Tsering
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsering avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tsering drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tsering jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tsering gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Silva is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tsering slips nicely into half guard.
Tsering wants to free his trapped foot but Silva is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Silva manages to get to full guard.
Silva seems keen to control Tsering's posture.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tsering drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Silva dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (10) vs (2) Tsering
Tsering has an active guard here but Silva has managed to pass into half guard.
Silva controlling the pace.
Tsering is in trouble now - Silva has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (13) vs (2) Tsering
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tsering tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tsering sneaks a leg under to get to 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.
Silva takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tsering has managed to free his arm - good work.
Silva is taking a breather. Tsering 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.
Tsering looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Silva seems to be working for a kimura but Tsering defends the submission attempt.
Silva is controlling the pace.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tsering looking for submissions off his back.
Silva is taking a breather. Tsering 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 passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tsering! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (16) vs (2) Tsering
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Silva working for a guillotine from mount but Tsering is in no mood to give up.
Silva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Silva content just to control the position here.
Tsering sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Tsering looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Silva is looking for a kimura here.
Silva moves into full mount! Tsering won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (19) vs (2) Tsering
Silva controlling the pace for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tsering is wriggling around trying to escape.
Silva is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Tsering has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Silva looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tsering manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Silva sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Silva is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tsering sees it coming and defends easily.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Silva is working for a kimura but Tsering is defending it quite comfortably.
Silva wants to control but Tsering is keeping him busy.
Tsering looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Silva controlling the action here.
Silva is working for a kimura but Tsering is defending it quite comfortably.
Tsering looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Silva seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Silva is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tsering doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Silva.
Silva is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Silva passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (22) vs (2) Tsering
Tsering is trying to escape the position but Silva is controlling the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to move into full mount but can't pass Tsering's legs.
Tsering tries to improve position but can't.
Tsering is still trying to improve position.
Silva controls the position from side control.
Silva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tsering is trying to get back to half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Silva is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Tsering's shoulder. That is not cool.
Silva tries for a kimura but Tsering is defending well.
Tsering is trying to get back to half guard.
Tsering being controlled for a moment.
Silva is trying to get an arm triangle but Tsering is defending well.
Tsering tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Silva wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Silva just content to control the position.
Tsering tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Silva wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tsering stops Silva from passing to mount.
Silva in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Tsering is not content to let Silva control the position.
Silva is trying to get an arm triangle but Tsering is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tsering is being controlled here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silva takes the fight on points by 22 to 2. |
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