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TWGC 27 (185lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Blue Cup (ranked 2005 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva (ranked 305 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Blue Cup! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
DeSilva closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cup (0) vs (2) DeSilva
DeSilva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cup does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
DeSilva is just content to waste time from the top position. Cup takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
DeSilva looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cup is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. DeSilva is aware though and is defending well.
DeSilva is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cup looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSilva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
DeSilva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cup is looking for a triangle but DeSilva pushes his legs off easily.
DeSilva wants to control from the top but Cup keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeSilva is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
DeSilva is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
DeSilva wants to control from the top but Cup keeps moving.
Cup escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. DeSilva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cup looking for a sweep. Not yet Cup, not yet.
DeSilva must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cup keeping moving, preventing DeSilva from controlling successfully.
DeSilva trying to move into half guard but instead Cup has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cup (2) vs (2) DeSilva
DeSilva trying to keep a closed guard but Cup is proving a slippery customer.
Cup got a little sloppy there for a moment and DeSilva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cup has managed to get both his arms back between DeSilva's legs - danger averted.
Cup trying to control but DeSilva is working from the bottom.
Cup avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
DeSilva has his foot on Cup's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cup works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cup stopping the sweep attempt from DeSilva.
Cup is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
DeSilva is trying to keep Cup in close.
DeSilva keeping moving, preventing Cup from controlling successfully.
Our spies down at at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym inform us that DeSilva has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
DeSilva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cup gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
DeSilva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
DeSilva keeping moving, preventing Cup from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cup pushes down on DeSilva's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cup is looking for a kimura here.
DeSilva tries to get to full guard but Cup has control of the leg.
Cup is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cup prevents DeSilva from improving his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
DeSilva is looking to get back to full guard here but Cup has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Cup (5) vs (2) DeSilva
Cup looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
DeSilva manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cup is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cup is thwarting DeSilva's attempts to control the position.
DeSilva is looking for a sweep. Cup is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cup is working for a submission of some sort.
DeSilva is looking to improve his position.
Cup seems to be working for a kimura but DeSilva defends the submission attempt.
DeSilva regains full guard. Nicely done.
DeSilva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
DeSilva is still trying to improve position.
Cup passes DeSilva's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cup is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cup is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. DeSilva doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cup.
DeSilva tries to get to full guard but Cup has control of the leg.
DeSilva keeps trying to improve his position.
Cup is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
DeSilva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cup is looking for a kimura here.
Cup is trying to control. DeSilva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
DeSilva actively working from the bottom here.
Cup tries to pass to full mount but DeSilva defends it.
DeSilva is looking for a sweep. Cup is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cup maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! DeSilva could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Cup has cracked it and DeSilva is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Cup!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Blue Cup!
A very excited looking Blue Cup made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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