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755 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 23 losses; Anderson Da Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 23 losses; Walon Green!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Green as he jumps to the side.
Green misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Da Silva shoots in but Green avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Da Silva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Green is fending him off so far but Da Silva persists. Nope, Green circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Da Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Da Silva shoots in and gets a takedown into Green's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Da Silva (2) vs (0) Green
Green trying to control the position here.
Da Silva is looking to advance position but Green has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Da Silva (2) vs (4) Green
Da Silva is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green avoids the attempt from Da Silva to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva is trying to escape the mount.
Green swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Da Silva is now in Green's guard. A big mistake from Green there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Da Silva (4) vs (4) Green
Da Silva forces his way into half guard.
Green is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Da Silva tries to pass to full mount but Green defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Da Silva is working away from the top position though.
Green tries to roll over but Da Silva keeps him under control.
Green actively working from the bottom here.
Da Silva is looking to advance position but Green won't allow it.
Green 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green is looking to improve his position.
Da Silva is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Green reverses the position - he's now on top in Da Silva's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Da Silva (4) vs (6) Green
Green is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green drops back, looking for a kneebar! Da Silva looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Da Silva looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Da Silva! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Da Silva (8) vs (6) Green
Da Silva tries to move into full mount but can't pass Green's legs.
Green is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Silva advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Da Silva (10) vs (6) Green
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Green reaches up and holds on to Da Silva to control the position.
Green is trying to escape the mount but Da Silva keeps good control and instead manages to take Green's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Da Silva (13) vs (6) Green
Green is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Green trying to control the position but Da Silva manages to sink in the hooks.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green tries to break free.
Green is keeping busy.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Green turns into Da Silva and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Da Silva (13) vs (8) Green
Da Silva pulls Green in to control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Green wants to control from the top but Da Silva keeps moving.
Green is looking to pass into half guard but Da Silva pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Da Silva is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Da Silva (15) vs (8) Green
Da Silva content to stall in guard here.
Da Silva postures up.
Green looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Da Silva is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Green wants to sweep but no luck.
Da Silva advances to half guard.
Green wants to improve his position but Da Silva is controlling well.
Green has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Da Silva. Oh but Green has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Da Silva goes limp - he's gone! Green jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Walon Green!
Walon Green decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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