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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh McCuistion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wand Silvva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCuistion kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Policy of Truth. Wand Silvva has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Josh McCuistion's chin.
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163 cm
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218 lbs
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180 cm
18
203 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh McCuistion! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wand Silvva! The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Silvva scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Silvva looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! McCuistion is looking to reverse the position. McCuistion manages to get back to half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. McCuistion holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. McCuistion is pressing down on Silvva's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. McCuistion throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
McCuistion wants to get back to his feet but Silvva is in a dominant position and won't allow it. McCuistion tries to land a sweep but no joy. McCuistion is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. McCuistion lands strikes from half guard. McCuistion perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Silvva trying to hold on to McCuistion's head to control him but McCuistion postures up.
McCuistion looks to score some points with some ground and pound. McCuistion wants to free his trapped foot but Silvva is holding on for dear life with his legs. Silvva is looking for a sweep. McCuistion is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. McCuistion is looking to take a break and control but Silvva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. McCuistion takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Silvva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. A combination from Silvva does no damage. McCuistion shoots in and bounces Silvva off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. McCuistion is working Silvva over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. McCuistion not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. McCuistion thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. McCuistion throws a big right hand that misses. McCuistion trying to control but Silvva is working from the bottom. Silvva is working an open guard so McCuistion takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Silvva tries a head kick but it misses.
Silvva has his takedown stuffed and McCuistion counters with a nice double leg into guard. Silvva is looking to stand up but McCuistion isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. McCuistion decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Silvva, up you get! McCuistion scores a takedown into full mount! McCuistion controlling the position easily from mount. McCuistion'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. Silvva is squirming around, avoiding McCuistion's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round. McCuistion goes for an armbar but Silvva turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Silvva. McCuistion lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Silvva! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Silvva tries to lock up and control but McCuistion gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. McCuistion looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. McCuistion controlling the pace for now. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh McCuistion dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
McCuistion lands with a kick to the temple. Silvva shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Wand Silvva has been cut. McCuistion bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. McCuistion stands up and beckons Silvva to his feet. McCuistion forces Silvva back against the cage and clinches. Silvva gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McCuistion.
McCuistion tries to pull guard but Silvva won't allow it.
McCuistion drags the fight down to the ground.
McCuistion looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Silvva tries to free his leg and advance position but McCuistion is retaining full guard. Silvva trying to control but McCuistion is working from the bottom. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. McCuistion wants to stand and escape but Silvva is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Silvva connects with a couple of short punches. Silvva is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but McCuistion has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Silvva is looking to defend but McCuistion has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Silvva! McCuistion pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Silvva taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Josh McCuistion!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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