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TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Wanderson Siliva (ranked 4277 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rayder Garner (ranked 716 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Siliva might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sunshines BAR GRILL & LOUNGE PINNEYS BEACH . Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Wanderson Siliva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rayder Garner!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Siliva shoots in for a takedown but Garner shows good takedown defense.
Garner moves into the clinch successfully.
Garner gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Siliva (0) vs (2) Garner
Siliva has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Garner content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Siliva wants to get back to full guard.
Siliva gets full guard.
Siliva controlling Garner's posture.
Siliva being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garner trying to control but Siliva is working from the bottom.
Garner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Siliva is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siliva keeping moving, preventing Garner from controlling successfully.
Garner trying to move into half guard but instead Siliva has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siliva (2) vs (2) Garner
Garner wants to sweep here but Siliva controlling him for the moment.
Siliva drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Siliva jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Siliva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garner is keeping the position for now.
Siliva trying to control the position from guard on top but Garner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garner keeping full guard, as Siliva tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siliva is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Garner is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Garner has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siliva (2) vs (4) Garner
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Garner content to stall in guard here.
Siliva wants to sweep here but Garner controlling him for the moment.
My spies in Fight Factory inform me that Garner has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Garner wants to control from the top but Siliva keeps moving.
Siliva has his foot on Garner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Garner works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Siliva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Garner is posturing up here but Siliva has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Garner tries to roll out but it's too tight and Garner has to tap! Slick submission there by Siliva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wanderson Siliva!
Our winner, Wanderson Siliva, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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