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OC! Grappling 5 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Caio Barbosa (ranked 5947 p4p, 466 weight class) and Carlos Silverio (ranked 23410 p4p, 553 weight class). Silverio has chosen Shiro Sagisu - Angel of Doom as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Caio Barbosa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Carlos Silverio!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Barbosa fails with a takedown attempt.
Barbosa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silverio tries to clinch but Barbosa is having none of it.
Silverio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barbosa darts in looking for a takedown but Silverio gets double underhooks and turns Barbosa into the cage.
Silverio tries to clinch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silverio pinned against the cage. Silverio gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caio Barbosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silverio tries to clinch up but Barbosa circles away and keeps his distance.
Barbosa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Silverio defends it nicely.
Silverio tries to clinch but Barbosa is having none of it.
Barbosa fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverio stuffs the takedown.
Silverio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barbosa shoots in and drives through. Silverio sprawls well.
Silverio tries to clinch up but Barbosa circles away and keeps his distance.
Barbosa closes the distance and clinches up with Silverio, looking for a takedown. Barbosa pushes Silverio against the cage but Silverio circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Silverio drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Barbosa defends it well.
Barbosa keeps the fight on the outside.
Barbosa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Barbosa was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Barbosa (4) vs (0) Silverio
Silverio is not content to let Barbosa control the position.
Barbosa goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Silverio rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Barbosa's guard! Nice work there by Silverio! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barbosa (4) vs (2) Silverio
Silverio advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Barbosa (4) vs (5) Silverio
Silverio is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barbosa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa can't do much from the bottom here.
Silverio trying to control the action but Barbosa is working from the bottom.
Barbosa wants to control but Silverio postures up.
Barbosa is trying to improve his position.
Silverio advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Barbosa (4) vs (7) Silverio
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa is in all sorts of trouble here.
Barbosa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barbosa is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silverio wants to take his opponent's back but Barbosa doesn't allow it.
Barbosa 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.
Silverio passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Barbosa (4) vs (10) Silverio
Silverio takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Barbosa (4) vs (13) Silverio
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silverio keeps control of the position as Barbosa tries to break free.
Silverio has the hooks in. Barbosa is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Silverio passes his arm under Barbosa's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Barbosa taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carlos Silverio!
In his post fight interview, Carlos Silverio started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Caio Barbosa had this to say: 'I think he did very well and would like the chance to avenge this victory. '. |
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