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TWGC 42 (185lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kian Silverstone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Elliott Copeland!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Copeland clinches with his opponent.
Silverstone is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Copeland wants to take the fight to the mat but Silverstone manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Silverstone is looking to take this one to the mat.
Copeland is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Silverstone gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Copeland drags the fight down to the ground.
Copeland looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Copeland has his foot on Silverstone's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silverstone works his way back into a safe position though.
Silverstone advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverstone content to control rather than advance.
Silverstone uses his free foot to push down on Copeland's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Copeland. Score +3 for passing guard: Silverstone (3) vs (0) Copeland
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silverstone looking to control and managing it successfully.
Copeland really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Silverstone fails to move to back control.
Copeland is trying to reverse the position but instead Silverstone has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Silverstone (6) vs (0) Copeland
Silverstone biding his time, looking for the opening.
Silverstone not allowing Copeland to control his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silverstone looking for the RNC.
Copeland showing good submission defense here.
Silverstone struggling to keep hold of the position.
Silverstone working for a choke but Copeland is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silverstone tightening his grip on Copeland, looking for the choke.
Copeland just trying to survive but Silverstone is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Copeland is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Silverstone gets his way!
Silverstone gets his hands free as Copeland looks to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Copeland tries to break free.
Silverstone biding his time, looking for the opening.
Copeland turns into Silverstone and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverstone (6) vs (2) Copeland
Silverstone keeping moving, preventing Copeland from controlling successfully.
Silverstone controlling Copeland's posture.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Silverstone looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Copeland is defending well. Silverstone quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Copeland has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Silverstone celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kian Silverstone! |
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