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Event:
CWC 395
Date: Jul 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 39 losses; Carlos Silverio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 17 losses; Eric Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Barnes closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Silverio is fighting off a takedown attempt but Barnes is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Silverio to the mat. Silverio regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silverio (0) vs (2) Barnes
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Silverio is keeping the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Silverio's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Silverio working for a triangle but Barnes defends it easily.
Silverio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silverio trying to control the position here.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Silverio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barnes pushing down on Silverio's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Barnes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Silverio tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.#T1##SUB2#
Barnes seems to be working for a kimura but Silverio defends the submission attempt.
Barnes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silverio does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Silverio is looking to control Barnes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silverio avoid being mounted?
Silverio wants to get back to full guard.
Silverio is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Barnes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Barnes's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Silverio (4) vs (2) Barnes
Barnes breaks Silverio's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (4) vs (4) Barnes
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Barnes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barnes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Silverio is retaining full guard.
Silverio lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (6) vs (4) Barnes
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silverio advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (9) vs (4) Barnes
Silverio has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Silverio (11) vs (4) Barnes#T2#
Silverio looking to control but Barnes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Barnes regains half guard.
Barnes wants to improve his position but Silverio is controlling well.
Barnes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Silverio's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Silverio's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Silverio (11) vs (8) Barnes
Silverio turns into Barnes and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (13) vs (8) Barnes
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
Silverio wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Silverio wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Silverio from controlling successfully.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Barnes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silverio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Barnes controls Silverio momentarily but Silverio frees himself. #T3#
Silverio wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Silverio is stalling in the full guard.
Silverio trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (13) vs (10) Barnes
Silverio keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Silverio looking for a sweep. Not yet Silverio, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silverio is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (15) vs (10) Barnes
Silverio advances to half guard.
Silverio wants to take a breather but Barnes is having none of it.
Barnes manages to get to full guard.
#T4#
Silverio is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Silverio trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Silverio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnes looking to control.
#SUB2#
Barnes working for a triangle but Silverio defends it easily.
Silverio stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
Silverio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T5#
Barnes trying to control the position.
Silverio won't allow Barnes to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Barnes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Silverio trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Silverio pushes down on Barnes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Barnes wants to control but Silverio is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Silverio is looking for a kimura here.
Silverio is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Barnes! Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (18) vs (10) Barnes
Silverio controlling the position easily from mount.
Barnes is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T6#
Silverio wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Silverio trying to control but Barnes is having none of it.
Barnes has given up his back. Will we see Silverio going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Silverio (21) vs (10) Barnes
A lull in the action here.
Silverio is hanging on to Barnes's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Silverio has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Barnes has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Silverio is looking for the choke from the back position but Barnes is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Barnes defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Barnes tries to break free.
#T7#
Silverio is trying to stick to Barnes's back but Barnes is turning into Silverio. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Silverio's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Barnes. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (21) vs (12) Barnes
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silverio is keeping the position for now.
Barnes trying to control but Silverio is working from the bottom.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silverio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes won't allow Silverio to sweep him here.
Silverio is working hard here to advance position.
Barnes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Silverio's guard. #SUB2#
Barnes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Silverio is just riding it out for now. Barnes eventually gives up the hold.
Silverio won't allow Barnes to pass to mount.
Silverio wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy.
Silverio is pressing down on Barnes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T8#
Silverio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silverio keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silverio wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment.
Silverio keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Silverio is keeping the position.
Barnes trying to control but Silverio is working from the bottom.
Silverio is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silverio is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (23) vs (12) Barnes#T9#
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silverio trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silverio is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Barnes is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Barnes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silverio's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (23) vs (14) Barnes
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Silverio manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barnes manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (25) vs (14) Barnes
Silverio passes Barnes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Silverio prevents Barnes from improving his position.#T10#
Silverio is keen to just control but Barnes is a slippery customer.
Silverio prevents Barnes from improving his position.
Silverio has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (28) vs (14) Barnes
Silverio wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Silverio looking to control but Barnes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Barnes is working to get back to half guard.
Silverio trying to control but Barnes is having none of it. #SUB#
Silverio has control of Barnes's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Barnes regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Barnes is squirming around, avoiding Silverio's attempts to control the action. #T11##SUB#
Silverio wants to finish this one by submission but Barnes is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Silverio.
Barnes working to try and regain half guard.
Silverio tries to control but Barnes wriggling away.
Barnes is looking to get to half guard.
Silverio wants to control the pace but Barnes is squirming around nicely.
Barnes slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12##SUB#
Silverio seems to be looking for submissions.
Barnes wants to improve his position but Silverio is controlling well.
Silverio trying to mount his opponent but Barnes defends it.
Silverio prevents Barnes from improving his position.#SUB#
Silverio is looking for submissions but instead, Barnes has regained full guard.
Silverio preventing the sweep.
Silverio looking to pass the guard. #T13#
Silverio's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Silverio wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Barnes can't keep his opponent in guard - Silverio advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Silverio is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (31) vs (14) Barnes
Silverio can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Barnes is looking to escape.
Barnes tries to reverse the position but Silverio maintains control.
Barnes is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Silverio has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Silverio (34) vs (14) Barnes#SUB#
Barnes showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Barnes showing good submission defense here.
Silverio is breathing heavily.#T14#
Barnes trying to control the position but Silverio manages to sink in the hooks.
Silverio keeps control of the position as Barnes tries to break free.
#SUB#
Silverio looking for the choke but no joy.
Barnes rolls, trying to escape but Silverio keeps control of the position.
Barnes rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Silverio drops back, looking for a kneebar! Barnes looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Barnes looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Barnes! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Silverio (34) vs (18) Barnes
And that's the end of the fight!
Silverio takes the fight on points by 34 to 18.
Carlos Silverio was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
CWC 391
Date: Jun 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 39 losses; Carlos Silverio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 13 losses; Distant Thunder!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Thunder tries to sprawl but Silverio drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silverio (2) vs (0) Thunder#SUB#
Silverio is working for a kimura but Thunder is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Thunder tries to get to full guard but Silverio has control of the leg. #SUB#
Silverio seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Silverio wants to take a breather but Thunder is having none of it.
Silverio trying to mount his opponent but Thunder defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder is in trouble now - Silverio has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (5) vs (0) Thunder
Silverio controlling the pace for now.
Silverio forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Silverio (8) vs (0) Thunder#T1#
Thunder can't escape the position.
Thunder is still trying to improve position.
Silverio avoiding Thunder 's attempts to control his hands.
Silverio has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Thunder is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Silverio has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Thunder is in real trouble here. Silverio gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Thunder is tapping out! Silverio wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 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. |
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Event:
CWC 380
Date: May 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 41 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 38 losses; Carlos Silverio!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Archer gets a clinch.
Archer is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Archer jumps into guard, dragging Silverio to the mat.
Silverio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Archer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Archer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silverio trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Archer manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (0) Silverio
Archer postures up.
Silverio is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Silverio is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Archer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverio keeping full guard, as Archer tries to pass.
Archer sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1##SUB2#
Silverio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Silverio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Archer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Archer wants to pass the guard but Silverio is keeping the position.
Archer has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silverio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Archer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silverio is keeping the position for now.
Silverio looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Silverio keeping full guard, as Archer tries to pass. #T2#
Archer passes Silverio's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Archer is trying to control the action in half guard but Silverio is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Archer content to control rather than advance.
Silverio wants to improve his position but Archer is controlling well.
Archer tries to pass to full mount but Silverio defends it.
Archer is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Archer prevents Silverio from improving his position.
Silverio moves into full guard.
Archer trying to control but Silverio is working from the bottom. #T3#
Silverio working a defensive guard but Archer passes into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Archer is looking for a kimura but Silverio is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Archer to get the leverage.
Silverio is looking to improve his position.
Archer is keen to just control but Silverio is a slippery customer.
Archer takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Archer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Silverio is just riding it out for now. Archer eventually gives up the hold.
Silverio is looking to improve his position.
Archer is trying to control. Silverio wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Archer trying to mount his opponent but Silverio defends it. #T4#
Archer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silverio keeps working. #SUB#
Archer is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Silverio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Silverio is pressing down on Archer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Archer postures up.
#SUB2#
Silverio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Silverio looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Archer stopping the sweep attempt from Silverio.#T5#
Archer wants to pass the guard but Silverio is keeping the position.
Archer forces his way into half guard.
Silverio trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Archer is trying to work for a kimura but Silverio is defending well.
#SUB#
Archer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Silverio tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Archer has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (5) vs (0) Silverio
Silverio 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.
Archer passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (8) vs (0) Silverio#T6#
Archer trying to control the action but Silverio is working from the bottom.
Silverio is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Archer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Silverio is looking for a sweep.
Archer is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Silverio will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Silverio manages to work his way to half guard, despite Archer's best efforts.#T7#
Silverio is looking to improve his position.
Silverio gets full guard.
Silverio keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
Silverio is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (8) vs (2) Silverio
Archer is trying to get back to full guard.
Archer is working hard here to advance position.
Silverio looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Archer wants to control but Silverio is keeping busy.
#T8#
Archer gets back to full guard.
Silverio trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Archer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silverio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silverio manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Archer looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Archer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silverio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silverio manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Archer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Silverio wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving. #T9#
Silverio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Archer can't keep his opponent in guard - Silverio advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Archer wants to get back to full guard.
Silverio is pressing down on Archer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Archer is holding on for now.
Silverio not doing much here.
Silverio prevents Archer from improving his position.#T10#
Silverio tries to pass the half guard into mount. Archer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
My spies in Count Dante's Deadliest Academy inform me that Silverio has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Silverio is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Archer! Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (8) vs (5) Silverio
Silverio looking to control but Archer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Silverio fails to take his opponent's back.
Silverio is still trying to improve position.
Archer has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Archer (8) vs (8) Silverio#T11#
Silverio controlling from the back.
Archer turns into Silverio and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (10) vs (8) Silverio#SUB#
Archer drops back looking for a leg! Silverio is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silverio manages to kick Archer off! Archer jumps back into Silverio's guard.
Silverio looking to control.
Silverio is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Archer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silverio swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Silverio is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Archer wants to control from the top but Silverio keeps moving. #T12#
Silverio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Archer passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Silverio actively working from the bottom here.
Archer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Silverio gets full guard.
Archer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Archer trying to control but Silverio is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Silverio looking for subs off his back but Archer has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T13#
Silverio makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Silverio.
Archer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Archer wants to pass the guard but Silverio is keeping the position.
Silverio controls Archer momentarily but Archer frees himself.
Archer forces his way into half guard.
Silverio wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Archer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silverio defends it well.
Archer wants to pass the guard but Silverio is defending well. #T14##SUB2#
Silverio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Archer pulls his head out easily.
Silverio moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Silverio controls Archer momentarily but Archer frees himself.
Silverio wants to improve his position but instead Archer has moved into half guard.
Silverio wants to improve his position but Archer is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silverio wants to control but Archer passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (13) vs (8) Silverio
Silverio tries to bench press Archer off him but Archer keeps the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Archer takes the fight on points by 13 to 8.
During a confident post fight interview, Able Archer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 332 - Jackson vs Perez
Date: Jan 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 20 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 37 losses; Carlos Silverio!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Al Jhit will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Al Jhit shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Silverio is trying to defend but Al Jhit finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (0) Silverio
Al Jhit wants to take a breather but Silverio is having none of it. #SUB#
Al Jhit is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Silverio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Al Jhit.
Silverio makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Silverio.
Silverio looking for a sweep. Not yet Silverio, not yet.
Silverio controlling Al Jhit's posture.
We've been hearing good reports from Al Jhit's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Jhit wants to control from the top but Silverio keeps moving.
Al Jhit preventing the sweep.
Silverio keeps trying to improve his position.#T1#
Al Jhit trying to control but Silverio is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silverio wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Al Jhit is now in half guard.
Al Jhit is keen to just control but Silverio is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Al Jhit is looking for a kimura but Silverio is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Al Jhit to get the leverage.
Silverio slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Silverio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Al Jhit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Silverio can't keep his opponent in guard - Al Jhit advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Silverio is positioning himself well to prevent Al Jhit advancing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Silverio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Al Jhit pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Al Jhit seems to be working for a kimura but Silverio defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Al Jhit trying to mount his opponent but Silverio defends it. #SUB#
Al Jhit seems to be working for a kimura but Silverio defends the submission attempt.
Al Jhit is keen to just control but Silverio is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Al Jhit is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Al Jhit is working for a kimura but Silverio is defending it quite comfortably.
Silverio is pressing down on Al Jhit's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Silverio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Al Jhit is one step ahead there.
Silverio looking to control.
#T3#
Al Jhit trying to control the position from guard on top but Silverio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Jhit is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Silverio is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Silverio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Al Jhit is aware though and is defending well.
Silverio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Al Jhit passes Silverio's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Silverio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Al Jhit trying to control from half guard but Silverio is working away.
Silverio is looking to get back to full guard here but Al Jhit has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (5) vs (0) Silverio
Al Jhit is looking to take a break and control but Silverio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Al Jhit moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Al Jhit (7) vs (0) Silverio#SUB#
Al Jhit working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Silverio is looking to get to half guard.
Silverio has given up his back. Will we see Al Jhit going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Al Jhit (10) vs (0) Silverio
Silverio tries to break free.
Silverio is still trying to improve position.
Al Jhit doesn't have the hooks in and Silverio manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (10) vs (2) Silverio
Al Jhit working a defensive guard here.
Silverio looking to sit in guard and control but Al Jhit gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (12) vs (2) Silverio
Silverio bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Al Jhit's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (12) vs (4) Silverio#T5#
Silverio wants to control from the top but Al Jhit keeps moving.
Al Jhit keeping full guard, as Silverio tries to pass.
Al Jhit is trying to keep Silverio in close.
Silverio trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Jhit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Al Jhit looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Silverio drops back looking for a leg! Al Jhit is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Al Jhit manages to kick Silverio off! Silverio jumps back into Al Jhit's guard.
Al Jhit wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Silverio preventing the sweep. #T6#
Silverio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Al Jhit is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Silverio stopping the sweep attempt from Al Jhit.
Al Jhit keeping full guard, as Silverio tries to pass.
Al Jhit bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silverio's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (14) vs (4) Silverio
Al Jhit preventing the sweep.
Al Jhit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silverio controls Al Jhit momentarily but Al Jhit frees himself.
Silverio looking for a sweep. Not yet Silverio, not yet.
Silverio working a defensive guard here.
Al Jhit passes Silverio's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T7#
Al Jhit looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Silverio tries to roll over but Al Jhit keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silverio manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Al Jhit advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (17) vs (4) Silverio
Silverio is looking for a sweep.
Al Jhit tries to move to mount but Silverio blocks the move with his legs. #SUB#
Al Jhit wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Silverio, who protects the arm well.
Silverio is looking for a sweep.
Silverio sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Al Jhit in particular looking to stall.
Al Jhit is trying to control. Silverio wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T8#
Silverio tries to roll over but Al Jhit keeps him under control.
Al Jhit is trying to control the action in half guard but Silverio is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Silverio slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Silverio looking for a sweep. Not yet Silverio, not yet.
Silverio is trying to keep Al Jhit in close.
Silverio bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Al Jhit's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (17) vs (6) Silverio
Al Jhit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Al Jhit is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Silverio thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T9#
Al Jhit trying to keep a closed guard but Silverio is proving a slippery customer.
Al Jhit keeping full guard, as Silverio tries to pass.
Silverio trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Jhit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silverio controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Silverio drops back, looking for a kneebar! Al Jhit looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Al Jhit looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Al Jhit! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Al Jhit (21) vs (6) Silverio
Silverio is trying to work for a sweep but Al Jhit has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Al Jhit (23) vs (6) Silverio#SUB#
Al Jhit has control of Silverio's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Silverio regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Silverio sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T10#
Al Jhit tries to pass the half guard into mount. Silverio knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Silverio gets back to full guard.
Al Jhit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silverio is keeping the position for now.
Al Jhit stopping the sweep attempt from Silverio.
Al Jhit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silverio swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Silverio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Al Jhit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Silverio looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T11#
Al Jhit advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (26) vs (6) Silverio
Al Jhit trying to control the action but Silverio is working from the bottom.
Al Jhit advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Al Jhit (28) vs (6) Silverio
Silverio is looking to improve his position but Al Jhit isn't that keen on the idea.
Silverio manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Silverio gets full guard.
Al Jhit preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Silverio is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Al Jhit defends well.
Silverio looks winded!
Al Jhit looking to pass the guard.
Silverio is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T12#
Al Jhit stands and throws Silverio's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (31) vs (6) Silverio
Al Jhit is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Silverio will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Silverio tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Al Jhit wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Al Jhit is looking to take a break and control but Silverio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Al Jhit tries to advance to mount but Silverio denies him.
Al Jhit taking a breather here. #SUB#
Al Jhit is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Silverio is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Al Jhit is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Silverio knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T13#
Silverio is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Al Jhit tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Al Jhit has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Silverio manages to get back to half guard.
Al Jhit is trying to control. Silverio wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Silverio wants to get back to full guard.
Al Jhit tries to pass to full mount but Silverio defends it.
Silverio works his way to full guard. Good work.#T14#
Silverio keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully.
Silverio can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Al Jhit controls the pace.
Al Jhit passes Silverio's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Silverio gets back to full guard.
Al Jhit's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silverio keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully.
Silverio is trying to keep Al Jhit in close.
Al Jhit trying to control but Silverio is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Al Jhit takes the fight on points by 31 to 6.
During a confident post fight interview, Bazar Al Jhit thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 330 - Trump vs Cruz
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 29 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 36 losses; Carlos Silverio!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Silverio shoots in for a takedown but Alopodis shows good takedown defense.
Alopodis shoots in looking for a takedown but Silverio manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Alopodis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Alopodis shoots for a takedown but Silverio saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alopodis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Silverio. #TD2#
Silverio shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Silverio showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alopodis (0) vs (2) Silverio
Alopodis is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Gonzasco Hydropathy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Alopodis is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Silverio looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alopodis tries to get to full guard but Silverio has control of the leg.
Silverio is pressing down on Alopodis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Alopodis is holding on for now. #T1##SUB2#
Silverio is looking for a kimura but Alopodis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Silverio to get the leverage.
Alopodis wants to get back to full guard.
Alopodis is staying active underneath Silverio, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
My spies in Count Dante's Deadliest Academy inform me that Silverio has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Alopodis wants to improve his position but Silverio is controlling well.
Alopodis is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Silverio is working for a kimura here but Alopodis manages to reverse the position and he's now in Silverio's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (2) Silverio#SUB2#
Silverio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alopodis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silverio is keeping the position for now. #T2##SUB2#
Silverio is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alopodis defends well.
Alopodis stopping the sweep attempt from Silverio.
Alopodis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silverio is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silverio wants to sweep here but Alopodis controlling him for the moment.
Alopodis advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (5) vs (2) Silverio
Alopodis has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Silverio! Score +2 for reaching mount: Alopodis (7) vs (2) Silverio
Alopodis fails to take his opponent's back.
Alopodis moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (10) vs (2) Silverio
Alopodis has the hooks in. Silverio is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Silverio defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Silverio wants to escape the position.
#T3#
Silverio tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Silverio keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Silverio has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (13) vs (2) Silverio
Silverio is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silverio trying to control but not successfully.
Alopodis is hanging on to Silverio's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Silverio defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Alopodis's arms. #SUB#
Alopodis is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Silverio has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Alopodis controlling well, preventing Silverio from escaping the position.
#T4#
Silverio tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Alopodis wants to control the pace but Silverio is squirming around nicely.
Silverio is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Silverio is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Alopodis has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (16) vs (2) Silverio#SUB#
Silverio preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Alopodis.
Silverio looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Silverio fending off the submission attempt from Alopodis. #SUB#
Alopodis working for the choke. #SUB#
Alopodis looking to break Silverio's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Silverio remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Alopodis will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T5#
Silverio tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Alopodis is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Silverio knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Silverio for a finish.
Silverio is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Alopodis is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Silverio taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Alopodis.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ceph Alopodis!
Ceph Alopodis managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Urban Fighter, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CWC 329 - New York
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 36 losses; Carlos Silverio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 29 losses; Bjj Steel!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Silverio bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Silverio (4) vs (0) Steel
A bit of a lull in the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silverio moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
You can see the frustration on Steel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Silverio trying to control the action but Steel is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Silverio is trying to get an arm triangle but Steel is defending well.
Steel is looking to regain half guard here but Silverio keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverio trying to control the position but Steel is working away.
Steel is trying to control Silverio's posture but Silverio avoids it. #T1#
Steel prevents Silverio from moving into mount. #SUB#
Silverio is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Steel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Steel gets back to half guard.
Steel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silverio is working away from the top position though.
Steel is staying active underneath Silverio, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Silverio is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Steel is refusing to be controlled, as Silverio sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silverio uses his free foot to push down on Steel's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Steel. Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (7) vs (0) Steel
Silverio looking to control but Steel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Steel working to try and regain half guard.
Steel tries to hold on but Silverio pushes him away.
Silverio takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Silverio (10) vs (0) Steel
Steel prevents Silverio from getting a body triangle.
Steel trying to control the position but Silverio manages to sink in the hooks.
Will Silverio go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Steel trying to control the hands but Silverio won't let him.
Silverio trying to control.#SUB#
Silverio is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Steel is defending well though. Silverio let's go of the attempt for now.
You can see the frustration on Steel's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T3##SUB#
Steel preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Silverio.
Steel is really stuck here.
Will Silverio go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
Steel is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Silverio gets his way!
Steel prevents Silverio from getting a body triangle.
Steel trying to control the action but Silverio just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Steel defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Steel trying to control the hands but Silverio won't let him. #T4#
Steel might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Silverio haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Steel fending off the submission attempt from Silverio. #SUB#
Silverio is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Steel defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Silverio has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Steel is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Silverio gets his way!
#SUB#
Silverio looking for the choke but no joy.
Silverio will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Silverio looking for the RNC. #T5#
Steel just trying to survive but Silverio is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Silverio is looking to control Steel but Steel is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
Silverio has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Steel has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Silverio struggling to keep hold of the position.
Silverio is not going to allow Steel to sit and survive in this position.
Silverio is controlling the position but Steel somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Steel wants to control but Silverio is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Silverio is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Steel defends it well.
Silverio tries to pass to full mount but Steel defends it. #T6#
Steel is pressing down on Silverio's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Silverio trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Silverio tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard.
Steel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silverio works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Steel trying to control here.
Steel is looking for a sweep. Silverio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've been hearing good reports from Silverio's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Silverio is trying to control. Steel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Steel trying to control here.
Silverio takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Silverio looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T7#
Silverio trying to control from half guard but Steel is working away.
Silverio tries to pass to full mount but Steel defends it.
Steel is looking to improve his position.
Silverio is controlling the pace.
Silverio tries to pass the half guard into mount. Steel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Silverio is keen to just control but Steel is a slippery customer.
Steel works his way to full guard. Good work.
Silverio trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Steel wants to sweep but no luck. #T8#
Steel pulls Silverio in close to his closed guard and prevents Silverio from doing any damage or advancing position.
Steel is trying to keep Silverio in close.
Steel controlling the position.
Silverio looking to pass the guard.
Steel trying to keep a closed guard but Silverio is proving a slippery customer.
Silverio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T9#
Silverio pushing down on Steel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Steel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silverio is working away from the top position though.
Silverio is taking a breather. Steel says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Silverio wants to work for an arm triangle but Steel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Steel trying to control but Silverio postures up.
Silverio is keen to just control but Steel is a slippery customer.
Silverio tries to pass to full mount but Steel defends it.
Silverio is looking to take a break and control but Steel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steel regains full guard. Nicely done. #T10#
Silverio wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.
Steel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silverio's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (10) vs (2) Steel
Silverio keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Silverio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Steel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Steel slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Silverio keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
Steel stays in close to Silverio's body and controls the position.
Silverio lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (12) vs (2) Steel#T11#
Steel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Silverio manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (12) vs (4) Steel
Silverio trying to keep a closed guard but Steel is proving a slippery customer.
Silverio is really struggling to control Steel but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Steel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Silverio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Steel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Silverio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silverio can't keep his opponent in guard - Steel advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T12#
Steel content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Silverio tries to roll over but Steel keeps him under control.
Steel with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Silverio tries to roll over but Steel keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Silverio has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Steel is working away from the top position though.
Silverio is looking for a sweep. Steel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silverio is working hard here to advance position.
Silverio works his way to full guard. Good work.
Silverio being controlled here, momentarily. #T13#
Silverio keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
Steel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silverio is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (14) vs (4) Steel
Silverio tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard.
Steel is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Silverio advances to half guard. #SUB#
Silverio is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Steel is just riding it out for now. Silverio eventually gives up the hold. #T14#
Steel controlling the position well.
Silverio trying to control from half guard but Steel is working away.
Silverio tries to pass the half guard into mount. Steel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel is staying active underneath Silverio, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silverio takes the fight on points by 14 to 4.
Carlos Silverio decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
CWC 328 - Omoran vs Trump
Date: Oct 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 36 losses; Carlos Silverio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 16 losses; Joshua Burroughs!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Silverio drives through with a takedown into Burroughs's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silverio (2) vs (0) Burroughs
Silverio passes Burroughs's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Burroughs trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Silverio is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Burroughs has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Silverio is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Burroughs defends it well. #SUB#
Silverio is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Still in half guard, Silverio seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverio looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Burroughs is refusing to be controlled, as Silverio sits in half guard.
Burroughs makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Burroughs.
Silverio looking to pass the guard.
Burroughs wants to sweep here but Silverio controlling him for the moment.
Burroughs keeping moving, preventing Silverio from controlling successfully.
Burroughs keeping full guard, as Silverio tries to pass. #T2#
Silverio trying to control but Burroughs is working from the bottom.
Burroughs is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Burroughs keeping full guard, as Silverio tries to pass.
Burroughs is adopting a defensive guard.
Silverio is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Silverio trying to control but Burroughs is working from the bottom.
Burroughs lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (2) vs (2) Burroughs#T3#
Silverio controls Burroughs momentarily but Burroughs frees himself.
Burroughs is stalling in the full guard.
Silverio controls Burroughs momentarily but Burroughs frees himself. #SUB#
Burroughs avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Silverio is trying to control the position but Burroughs postures up.
Burroughs wants to control from the top but Silverio keeps moving.
Silverio is trying to control the position but Burroughs postures up. #T4#
Burroughs wants to control from the top but Silverio keeps moving.
Burroughs pushes down on Silverio's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Burroughs in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silverio is trying to maintain the position but Burroughs is very close to passing his half guard.
Silverio tries to roll over but Burroughs keeps him under control.
Burroughs is pressing down on Silverio's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silverio is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silverio has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Burroughs is working away from the top position though.
Burroughs seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silverio does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Silverio gets full guard.#T5#
Silverio wants to sweep but no luck.
Silverio is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Burroughs trying to control the position from guard on top but Silverio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silverio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've been hearing good reports from Silverio's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silverio is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (4) vs (2) Burroughs
Silverio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silverio is working hard here to advance position.
Silverio won't allow Burroughs to sweep him here.
Burroughs keeping moving, preventing Silverio from controlling successfully.
Burroughs trying to control the position.
#T6#
Silverio sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Burroughs's guard.
Silverio tries to pass to full mount but Burroughs defends it. #SUB#
Silverio seems to be working for a kimura but Burroughs defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Silverio is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Burroughs has managed to free his arm - good work.
Burroughs trying to control from the bottom.
#T7#
Silverio works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (7) vs (2) Burroughs
Burroughs is squirming around, avoiding Silverio's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Silverio working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Silverio swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Burroughs is now in Silverio's guard. A big mistake from Silverio there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (7) vs (4) Burroughs
Burroughs content to stall in guard here.
Silverio controls Burroughs momentarily but Burroughs frees himself.
Burroughs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silverio swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Silverio keeping moving, preventing Burroughs from controlling successfully.
Silverio has Burroughs pulled in close to control his posture.
Silverio wants to sweep here but Burroughs controlling him for the moment.
Burroughs not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Silverio is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Burroughs defends well.#T9#
Burroughs is stalling in the full guard.
Burroughs works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Silverio manages to get to full guard.
Burroughs stays in close to Silverio's body and controls the position.
Burroughs stopping the sweep attempt from Silverio.
Burroughs content to stall in guard here.
Silverio wants to sweep here but Burroughs controlling him for the moment. #T10#
Burroughs controlling from the top position.
Silverio is trying to control the position but Burroughs postures up. #SUB#
Silverio is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Burroughs sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Burroughs stopping the sweep attempt from Silverio.
Silverio bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Burroughs's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (9) vs (4) Burroughs
Burroughs seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T11#
Burroughs keeping moving, preventing Silverio from controlling successfully.
Burroughs working a defensive guard here.
Silverio tries to free his leg and advance position but Burroughs is retaining full guard.
Burroughs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silverio passes Burroughs's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Burroughs wants to control but Silverio is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Silverio is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Burroughs is just riding it out for now. Silverio eventually gives up the hold.
Silverio trying to mount his opponent but Burroughs defends it. #T12#
Silverio trying to control from Burroughs's half guard. Burroughs has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Silverio preventing the sweep.
Burroughs is still trying to improve position.
Burroughs keeping moving, preventing Silverio from controlling successfully.
Silverio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burroughs is keeping the position for now.
Silverio trying to control but Burroughs is working from the bottom.
Burroughs wants to sweep but no luck. #T13#
Silverio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silverio trying to control the position from guard on top but Burroughs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silverio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burroughs is keeping the position for now.
Burroughs can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Silverio controls the pace.
Burroughs bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silverio's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (9) vs (6) Burroughs
Burroughs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Silverio looking for a guillotine here but Burroughs defends easily.
Burroughs stopping the sweep attempt from Silverio.
Burroughs pushing down on Silverio's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T14#
Burroughs passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (9) vs (9) Burroughs
Burroughs takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Silverio is wriggling around trying to escape.
Silverio is squirming around, avoiding Burroughs's attempts to control the action.
Burroughs controlling the pace for now.
Silverio is squirming around, avoiding Burroughs's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silverio is looking to improve his position but Burroughs isn't that keen on the idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Silverio gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Silverio takes the fight on points by 10 to 9.
A very excited looking Carlos Silverio rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
CWC 327 - Steel vs Burroughs
Date: Oct 23, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 15 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 35 losses; Carlos Silverio!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Bruno Lombardi and David Schapiro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Merlin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silverio shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Merlin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (0) Silverio
Silverio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silverio keeps trying to improve his position.
Merlin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Silverio trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Merlin manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (5) vs (0) Silverio
Silverio is looking to improve his position but Merlin isn't that keen on the idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverio is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Merlin content just to control the position here.
Silverio tries to hold on but Merlin postures up.#T1#
Silverio is trying to escape the mount.
Silverio is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Merlin controlling from the full mount.
Merlin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We've been hearing good reports from Merlin's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Silverio is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
Merlin content just to control the position here.
Merlin'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.
Silverio is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Merlin content just to control the position here.
Silverio is desperately trying to improve his position but Merlin has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Merlin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silverio is looking to escape.
Merlin prevents Silverio from getting the reversal.
Silverio is still trying to improve position.
Merlin controlling his opponent.
Silverio is wriggling around trying to escape.
Merlin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Silverio tries to reverse the position but Merlin maintains control.#T4#
Merlin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Merlin looking to control but Silverio is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Silverio tries to hold on but Merlin postures up.
Merlin trying to control but Silverio is having none of it.
Silverio tries to reverse the position but Merlin maintains control.#T5#
Merlin looking to control but Silverio is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Silverio working to try and regain half guard.
Merlin controlling from mount.
Silverio really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Silverio wants to control but Merlin is having none of it.
Silverio is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Merlin controlling from mount. #T6#
Merlin prevents Silverio from getting the reversal.
Silverio gets back to half guard.
Merlin prevents Silverio from improving his position.
Merlin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Silverio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merlin prevents Silverio from improving his position.
Merlin is trying to control. Silverio wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T7#
Silverio has a hand on Merlin's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Merlin takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (8) vs (0) Silverio
Silverio tries to reverse the position but Merlin maintains control.
Merlin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Silverio is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T8#
Merlin wants to control the pace but Silverio is squirming around nicely.
Silverio really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Silverio slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Silverio is looking to control Merlin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silverio avoid being mounted?
Merlin content to control rather than advance. #T9#
Silverio is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Merlin jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (11) vs (0) Silverio
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Merlin tries to move into full mount but can't pass Silverio's legs.
Merlin controls the position from side control.
Silverio tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Merlin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Merlin passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Silverio! Score +2 for reaching mount: Merlin (13) vs (0) Silverio
Silverio regains half guard.
Silverio gets full guard.#T10#
Merlin is stalling in the full guard.
Silverio tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Silverio throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Merlin escapes and throws Silverio's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (16) vs (0) Silverio
Silverio tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silverio looking for a sweep but Merlin has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Merlin (18) vs (0) Silverio
Silverio is looking to improve his position but Merlin isn't that keen on the idea.
Silverio tries to hold on but Merlin postures up.#T11#
Merlin looking to control but Silverio is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Merlin controlling from mount.
Silverio is wriggling around trying to escape.
Merlin wants to control the pace but Silverio is squirming around nicely.
Merlin prevents Silverio from getting the reversal.#T12#
Merlin content just to control the position here.
Silverio is trying desperately to improve position.
Merlin looking to control but Silverio is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Silverio is trying desperately to improve position.
Merlin controlling from the full mount.
Silverio keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Merlin controlling from mount.
Merlin tries to control but Silverio wriggling away.
Silverio bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (18) vs (2) Silverio#T14#
Silverio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Merlin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silverio controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Silverio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Merlin has his hands on Silverio's head, controlling the position.
Silverio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Merlin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin takes the fight on points by 18 to 2.
Xavier Merlin retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Xavier Merlin, 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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Event:
CWC Fight Night 4
Date: Oct 12, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 35 losses; Carlos Silverio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 13 losses; Marc Read!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Silverio gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silverio (2) vs (0) Read
Read gets back to full guard.
Silverio works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Silverio's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Silverio looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Read is trying to get back to full guard.
Silverio is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (5) vs (0) Read
Read stops Silverio from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Read bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (5) vs (2) Read
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverio manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Read manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (7) vs (2) Read
Silverio trying to control the position from guard on top but Read is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silverio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Read is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Silverio trying to control but Read is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Read is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Silverio is looking to pass into half guard but Read pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Read is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (7) vs (4) Read
Read wants to control from the top but Silverio keeps moving.
Read looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Read is posturing up here but Silverio has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Read tries to roll out but it's too tight and Read has to tap! Slick submission there by Silverio!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carlos Silverio!
After the fight, Carlos Silverio was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
CWC 322 - Prelims
Date: Sep 18, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 17 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 35 losses; Carlos Silverio!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Ren Mimura and Yuuki Gou.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Silverio closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Al Jhit to the mat! Al Jhit manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (0) vs (2) Silverio
Silverio pushes down on Al Jhit's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Silverio is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Al Jhit reverses the position - he's now on top in Silverio's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (2) Silverio#SUB2#
Al Jhit avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Al Jhit won't allow Silverio to sweep him here.
Al Jhit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silverio is keeping the position for now.
Al Jhit is working hard here to advance position.
Al Jhit trying to control but Silverio is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Jhit sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Silverio's guard. #SUB#
Al Jhit is looking for a kimura but Silverio is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Al Jhit to get the leverage.
Silverio trying to control but Al Jhit postures up.
Silverio works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1#
Silverio wants to sweep here but Al Jhit controlling him for the moment.
Silverio is still trying to improve position.
Silverio manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Al Jhit manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (4) Silverio
We've been hearing good reports from Al Jhit's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Silverio stopping the sweep attempt from Al Jhit.#SUB2#
Silverio drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Silverio jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
My spies in Count Dante's Deadliest Academy inform me that Silverio has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Silverio wants to pass the guard but Al Jhit is keeping the position.
Al Jhit lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (4) vs (4) Silverio
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silverio looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Silverio had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Al Jhit defends it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Al Jhit wants to control from the top but Silverio keeps moving. #T2#
Silverio looking for a sweep. Not yet Silverio, not yet.
Al Jhit tries to free his leg and advance position but Silverio is retaining full guard.
Silverio keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully.
Silverio bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Al Jhit's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (4) vs (6) Silverio
Silverio stopping the sweep attempt from Al Jhit.
Silverio pushes down on Al Jhit's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Silverio trying to work for an americana but Al Jhit has managed to regain full guard.
Al Jhit is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (6) vs (6) Silverio
Silverio tries to roll over but Al Jhit keeps him under control.
Al Jhit passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (9) vs (6) Silverio
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Jhit wants to control the pace but Silverio is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Silverio is working to get back to half guard.
Al Jhit is looking to work his way around to Silverio's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #SUB#
Al Jhit has control of Silverio's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Silverio regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Silverio slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Silverio 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 Al Jhit. Oh but Silverio has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Al Jhit goes limp - he's gone! Silverio jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Carlos Silverio!
A very excited looking Carlos Silverio rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
CWC 316 - Prelims
Date: Aug 07, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 26 losses; Arm Breaker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 35 losses; Carlos Silverio!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Breaker wants to clinch up but Silverio keeps it at a distance.
Silverio wants to counter the offense by Breaker and move into the clinch position.
Silverio is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.#TD2#
Silverio shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Breaker napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Breaker (0) vs (4) Silverio
Silverio is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Breaker's shoulder. That is not cool.
Breaker tries to bench press Silverio off him but Silverio keeps the position.
Silverio is looking to take a break and control but Breaker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Breaker struggling a bit here.
Silverio trying to control the action but Breaker is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Silverio goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Breaker rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Silverio's guard! Nice work there by Breaker! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Breaker (2) vs (4) Silverio
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breaker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Breaker tries to free his leg and advance position but Silverio is retaining full guard. #T1#
Silverio wants to sweep but no luck.
Breaker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Silverio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Breaker tries to free his leg and advance position but Silverio is retaining full guard.
Silverio wants to sweep but no luck.
Breaker wants to control from the top but Silverio keeps moving.
Breaker won't allow Silverio to sweep him here.
Silverio keeping moving, preventing Breaker from controlling successfully.
Silverio working a defensive guard here.
Breaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Silverio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silverio wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Silverio keeping full guard, as Breaker tries to pass.
Breaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Silverio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silverio managing to control the position.
Breaker controlling from the top position.
Silverio looking for a sweep. Not yet Silverio, not yet.
Silverio is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Breaker (2) vs (6) Silverio
Silverio is keen to just control but Breaker is a slippery customer.
Silverio is looking to advance position but Breaker won't allow it. #T3#
Silverio wants to control but Breaker is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Silverio is looking for submissions but instead, Breaker has regained full guard.
#SUB#
Breaker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Silverio trying to control but Breaker is working from the bottom.
Breaker pulls Silverio in close to prevent any damage.
Silverio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Breaker is keeping the position for now.
Breaker is pulling down on Silverio's head. It's preventing any offense from Silverio, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Breaker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silverio is aware though and is defending well.
My spies in Count Dante's Deadliest Academy inform me that Silverio has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T4#
Breaker looking to control.
Silverio trying to control but Breaker is working from the bottom.
Silverio is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Breaker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silverio sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Breaker's guard.
Silverio passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Breaker! Score +3 for passing guard: Breaker (2) vs (9) Silverio#T5#
Silverio tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Breaker prevents Silverio from taking his back.
Breaker regains half guard.
Silverio trying to control from half guard but Breaker is working away.
Silverio is looking to advance position but Breaker won't allow it.
Breaker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Silverio is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Breaker is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Carlos Silverio!
Carlos Silverio spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
CWC 306 - Prelims
Date: May 29, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 34 losses; Carlos Silverio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Cicero Verus!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
No luck with that takedown attempt from Verus.
Silverio appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Silverio seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Verus shoots in for a takedown but Silverio shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Silverio dives in and grabs Verus's left leg, looking for a takedown. Verus pushes down on Silverio's head and hops out.
Verus shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Silverio sprawls well. Silverio wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Verus gets slowly back to his feet.
Carlos Silverio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cicero Verus.#TD2#
Verus scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silverio (0) vs (2) Verus
Silverio wants to improve his position but Verus is controlling well.
Verus is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Silverio reverses the position - he's now on top in Verus's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (2) vs (2) Verus
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverio trying to control the position from guard on top but Verus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Silverio stays in close to Verus's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Verus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silverio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Silverio showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Our spies down at at Oblivion Gate inform us that Verus has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB#
Silverio drops back, looking for a kneebar! Verus looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Verus looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Verus! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Silverio (2) vs (6) Verus
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Silverio tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silverio is trying to work for a sweep but Verus has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Silverio (2) vs (8) Verus
Silverio is trying to escape the mount.
Verus content just to control the position here.
Silverio is looking to improve his position but Verus isn't that keen on the idea.
Verus controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Verus is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Silverio has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Silverio! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (4) vs (8) Verus#T3#
Verus being controlled here, momentarily.
Silverio seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Verus for as long as he can get away with.
Silverio pushing down on Verus's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Verus is defending against the submission attempts here by Silverio.
Silverio is pressing down on Verus's thigh, looking to free his foot. Verus is holding on for now. #T4#
Silverio is looking to pass Verus's guard but actually Verus recovers to full guard.
Silverio advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (7) vs (8) Verus#SUB#
Silverio is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Verus is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Silverio is looking to take a break and control but Verus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T5#
Verus is trying to escape the position but Silverio is controlling the position.
Silverio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Verus keeps working. #SUB#
Silverio swings around for an armbar but Verus sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Silverio's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (7) vs (10) Verus
Silverio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Verus is stalling in the full guard. #T6#
Silverio controls Verus momentarily but Verus frees himself.
Silverio looking for a sweep. Not yet Silverio, not yet.
Verus is pushing down on Silverio's leg trying to pass to half guard. Silverio is fighting to maintain full guard but Verus has managed to sneak the leg through.
Silverio is trying to get back to full guard.
Verus stalling. #T7#
Silverio is not content to let Verus control the position.
Silverio is looking to improve his position.
Silverio is refusing to be controlled, as Verus sits in half guard.
Silverio wants to improve his position but Verus is controlling well.
Verus tries to pass to full mount but Silverio defends it. #T8#
Verus is trying to control the action in half guard but Silverio is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Verus seems to be working for a kimura but Silverio defends the submission attempt.
Silverio manages to get to full guard.
Verus postures up.
Silverio is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T9##SUB#
Silverio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Verus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Silverio can't keep his opponent in guard - Verus advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Silverio tries to roll over but Verus keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Verus is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Verus is looking to advance position but Silverio won't allow it. #T10#
Verus is thwarting Silverio's attempts to control the position.
Silverio moves into full guard.
Silverio looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Verus puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Verus prevents Silverio from improving his position.
Verus wants to pass to mount but Silverio is defending the position.
Verus keeps trying to improve his position.#T11##SUB2#
Verus wants to work for an arm triangle but Silverio is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Verus prevents Silverio from improving his position.
Silverio is not content to let Verus control the position.
Silverio wants to get back to full guard.#T12#
Silverio manages to get to full guard.
Silverio is trying to control the position but Verus postures up.
Verus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silverio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Verus trying to control the position from guard on top but Silverio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Verus won't allow Silverio to sweep him here.
Silverio looking to control.
#T13#
Silverio pulls Verus in to control the position.
Verus won't allow Silverio to sweep him here.
Verus slips nicely into half guard.
Silverio is staying active underneath Verus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Silverio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silverio is trying to maintain the position but Verus is very close to passing his half guard.#T14#
Silverio trying to get back to full guard but Verus takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (7) vs (13) Verus
Verus prevents Silverio from getting the reversal.
Silverio manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Silverio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in half guard, Verus seems content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Verus wins on points by 13 to 7.
Cicero Verus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 300 - Merlin vs Cubbedge
Date: Apr 03, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 33 losses; Carlos Silverio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ramirez has a takedown stuffed.
We've been told by Silverio's head coaches at Count Dante's Deadliest Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ramirez is defended easily by Silverio.
Silverio shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ramirez defends it nicely.#TD2#
Ramirez dives in and scores a takedown into Silverio's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silverio (0) vs (2) Ramirez
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Silverio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silverio can't keep his opponent in guard - Ramirez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez is trying to control. Silverio wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Silverio is pressing down on Ramirez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Silverio keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Silverio working for a triangle but Ramirez defends it easily.
Silverio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Silverio keeps moving.
Ramirez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Silverio's guard.
Ramirez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Silverio is trying to control but can't.
Ramirez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Well, if Ramirez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Silverio wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy.
#T2#
Silverio is looking to improve his position.
Ramirez trying to control from half guard but Silverio is working away.
Silverio tries to roll over but Ramirez keeps him under control.
Silverio is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Ramirez trying to control the action but Silverio is working from the bottom.
Ramirez controlling the action here.
Ramirez prevents Silverio from improving his position.
Ramirez is taking a breather. Silverio says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Silverio tries to roll over but Ramirez keeps him under control.
Silverio wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ramirez wants to pass to mount but Silverio is defending the position. #T4#
Ramirez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Silverio! Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (0) vs (5) Ramirez
Ramirez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ramirez content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silverio is working to get back to half guard.
Ramirez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silverio is looking to escape.
Silverio is looking to improve his position but Ramirez isn't that keen on the idea.#T5#
Silverio is squirming around, avoiding Ramirez's attempts to control the action.
Silverio is trying to escape the mount.
Ramirez wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silverio is looking to get to half guard.
Ramirez tries to control but Silverio wriggling away. #T6#
Silverio is trying desperately to improve position.
Ramirez tries to control but Silverio wriggling away.
Silverio is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Ramirez working for a submission but Silverio is keeping him at bay. #T7#
Ramirez wants to control the pace but Silverio is squirming around nicely.
Ramirez seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Silverio is holding on tight.
Silverio is squirming around, avoiding Ramirez's attempts to control the action.
Ramirez moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Silverio (0) vs (8) Ramirez
Silverio trying to control the hands but Ramirez breaks the grip.
Ramirez has the hooks in. Silverio is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ramirez trying to control momentarily.
#SUB2#
Silverio is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T8##SUB2#
Ramirez is persistently looking for the submission but Silverio is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Ramirez is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Ramirez tries to get the hooks in deep but Silverio pushed the leg off.
Silverio turns into Ramirez and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (2) vs (8) Ramirez
Silverio wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Silverio looking to pass the guard.
Silverio will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T9#
Silverio slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (5) vs (8) Ramirez
Silverio is looking to take a break and control but Ramirez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silverio looking to control but instead Ramirez has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Ramirez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Silverio looking to sit in guard and control but Ramirez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (5) vs (10) Ramirez
Silverio keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass. #T10#
Silverio keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Ramirez slips nicely into half guard.
Ramirez stalling away here and it's allowed Silverio to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Silverio keeps moving.
Ramirez preventing the sweep.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Silverio keeps moving.
Silverio wants to hit a sweep here but Ramirez passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Silverio there! Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (5) vs (13) Ramirez#T11#
Silverio is squirming around, avoiding Ramirez's attempts to control the action.
Ramirez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Silverio is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ramirez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Silverio can't escape the position.
Silverio has given up his back here. Will Ramirez look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Silverio (5) vs (16) Ramirez#SUB2#
Ramirez working for a choke but Silverio reverses nicely into Ramirez 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (7) vs (16) Ramirez#T12##SUB2#
Ramirez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silverio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Silverio is stalling in the full guard.
Ramirez is trying to control the position but Silverio postures up.
Ramirez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T13#
Silverio trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Silverio slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ramirez wants to control the position but Silverio says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Ramirez tries to get to full guard but Silverio has control of the leg.
Silverio is trying to control the action in half guard but Ramirez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Silverio looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Silverio is taking a breather. Ramirez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T14##SUB2#
Ramirez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ramirez tries to get to full guard but Silverio has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Silverio is trying to work for a kimura but Ramirez is defending well.
Silverio trying to control from Ramirez's half guard. Ramirez has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez wins on points by 16 to 7.
Our winner, Jackson Ramirez, 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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Event:
CWC 296 - Morrison Jr vs Boaz
Date: Feb 27, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 19 losses; Joshua Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 32 losses; Carlos Silverio!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Topper Green and Darius Henderson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Silverio fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Silverio closes the distance and clinches up with Brown, looking for a takedown. Silverio pushes Brown against the cage but Brown circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Brown gets a clinch.
Brown tries to pull guard but Silverio forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Silverio pulls guard.
Silverio is trying to control the position but Brown postures up.
Brown seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Silverio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown won't allow Silverio to sweep him here.
Silverio is trying to keep Brown in close.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Silverio is keeping the position.#T1#
Brown showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Silverio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there.
Silverio keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown won't allow Silverio to sweep him here.
Silverio being controlled here, momentarily.
Silverio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there. #T2#
Brown sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Silverio pulls Brown in close to prevent any damage.
Brown wants to control from the top but Silverio keeps moving.
Brown controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Brown won't allow Silverio to sweep him here.
Silverio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silverio is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Brown seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Silverio is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silverio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silverio wants to sweep here but Brown controlling him for the moment.
Brown trying to control but Silverio is working from the bottom.
Silverio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brown slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Silverio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silverio lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (0) vs (2) Silverio#T5#
Brown keeping moving, preventing Silverio from controlling successfully.
Silverio tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Silverio drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Brown manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Silverio has Brown in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (2) Silverio
Silverio is adopting a defensive guard.
Brown works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T6#
The fighters are battling for position here. Silverio manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Brown won't allow Silverio to sweep him here.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Silverio is keeping the position.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Silverio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silverio working a defensive guard here.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silverio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown content to stall in guard here. #T7#
Brown preventing the sweep.
Brown wants to control from the top but Silverio keeps moving.
Brown preventing the sweep.
Silverio keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown won't allow Silverio to sweep him here. #T8#
Brown pushing down on Silverio's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Brown wants to control but Silverio is keeping him busy.
Brown is thwarting Silverio's attempts to control the position.
Brown works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (5) vs (2) Silverio
Brown content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Brown trying to control the action but Silverio is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Brown's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T9#
Silverio seems a little lost for a moment, as Brown dominates the positioning.
Silverio manages to get back to half guard.
Silverio wants to get back to full guard.
Brown slows the pace down in half guard.
Silverio is refusing to be controlled, as Brown sits in half guard.
Brown takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Brown prevents Silverio from improving his position.#T10#
Well, if Brown is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Silverio moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown postures up.
Silverio looking for a sweep. Not yet Silverio, not yet.
Brown controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Brown slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (8) vs (2) Silverio#T11#
Silverio tries to bench press Brown off him but Brown keeps the position.
Brown wants to control but Silverio is keeping him busy.
Silverio tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Silverio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silverio tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brown wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T12#
Brown trying to control the position but Silverio is working away.
Brown staying calm.
Brown wants to control but Silverio is keeping him busy.
Silverio tries to buck Brown off but Brown is having none of it.
Brown in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Silverio is looking for a sweep.#T13#
Silverio sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Brown passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Silverio! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (11) vs (2) Silverio
Silverio is looking to get to half guard.
Silverio keeps trying to improve his position.
Brown takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Brown trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T14#
Brown is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Silverio is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Silverio 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 tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.
Silverio is not content to let Brown control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brown takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
A relieved looking Joshua Brown thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CWC 295 - Archer vs Cosades
Date: Feb 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 21 losses; Morrison Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 31 losses; Carlos Silverio!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lee shoots in but Silverio avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Silverio is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#TD#
Lee scores with a takedown into Silverio's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Silverio
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silverio is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Lee thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Silverio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverio keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Lee preventing the sweep.
Silverio controlling Lee's posture. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silverio is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (2) Silverio
Silverio tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Lee is trying to control the position but Silverio postures up.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Lee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silverio defends well.
Lee is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (4) vs (2) Silverio#T2#
Lee wants to pass to mount but Silverio is defending the position.
Silverio moves into full guard.
Silverio is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Lee got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silverio has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lee has managed to get both his arms back between Silverio's legs - danger averted.
Silverio wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment. #T3##SUB2#
Silverio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Silverio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silverio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Silverio looking to control but Lee passes into half guard.
Lee trying to pass the guard but Silverio defending well.
Lee not doing much here.
Silverio is trying to maintain the position but Lee is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Lee trying to control the pace.
Silverio regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Silverio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lee is aware though and is defending well.
Lee postures up.
Silverio wants to sweep but no luck.
Lee passes into half guard.
Silverio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
Silverio is pressing down on Lee's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Silverio throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lee escapes and throws Silverio's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (7) vs (2) Silverio
Silverio is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lee is trying to control. Silverio wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Silverio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silverio is trying to maintain the position but Lee is very close to passing his half guard.
Lee is trying to control. Silverio wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lee is looking to advance position but Silverio won't allow it. #T6#
Silverio moves into full guard.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silverio is keeping the position for now.
Silverio working a defensive guard here.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silverio is keeping the position for now.
Silverio keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Silverio looking for a guillotine here but Lee defends easily.
#T7#
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silverio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silverio is adopting a defensive guard.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silverio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silverio is trying to keep Lee in close.
#T8#
Silverio keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Silverio seems keen to control Lee's posture.
Lee slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (10) vs (2) Silverio
Silverio is trying to work for a sweep but Lee has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lee (12) vs (2) Silverio
Lee looking to control and managing it successfully.
Silverio regains half guard.
Silverio is looking to improve his position.
#T9##SUB#
Lee is working for a kimura but Silverio is defending it quite comfortably.
Silverio is doing well to control the position and prevent Lee from advancing to side control.
Lee trying to mount his opponent but Silverio defends it.
Lee frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (15) vs (2) Silverio
Lee takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T10#
Lee avoids the attempt from Silverio to control.
Silverio tries to reverse the position but Lee maintains control.
Lee pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Silverio is squirming around, avoiding Lee's attempts to control the action.
Lee is really struggling to control Silverio but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lee fails to move to back control.
Silverio is working to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Lee fails to advance to Silverio's back.
Silverio is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lee wants to take his opponent's back but Silverio doesn't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silverio is looking to escape.
Lee controlling the pace for now. #T12#
Silverio is wriggling around trying to escape.
Silverio manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lee wants to control but Silverio is keeping him busy.
Lee passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (18) vs (2) Silverio
Lee advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lee (20) vs (2) Silverio
Lee sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Silverio wants to hold on but Lee pushes him away.#T13#
Silverio manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Silverio is trying to control but can't.
Silverio slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lee preventing the sweep.
Silverio can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lee controls the pace.
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Silverio.
Silverio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lee controls from within his opponent's guard. #T14#
Lee trying to control but Silverio is working from the bottom.
Silverio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lee not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silverio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silverio is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (20) vs (4) Silverio
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee takes the fight on points by 20 to 4.
A relieved looking Morrison Lee thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CWC 294 - Wangler vs Galanos
Date: Feb 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 11 losses; Brian Ortega! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 30 losses; Carlos Silverio!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Silverio fails with the takedown#TD#
and Ortega counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ortega. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ortega (2) vs (0) Silverio
Silverio bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ortega's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ortega (2) vs (2) Silverio
Silverio passes Ortega's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ortega trying to control here.
Ortega wants to improve his position but Silverio is controlling well.
#SUB#
Silverio moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Ortega. Score +3 for passing guard: Ortega (2) vs (5) Silverio
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortega manages to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega wants to control but Silverio is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Ortega looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Ortega is trying to control but can't.
Silverio is trying to control. Ortega wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ortega is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silverio tries to pass to full mount but Ortega defends it. #SUB#
Silverio moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Ortega. Score +3 for passing guard: Ortega (2) vs (8) Silverio
You can see the frustration on Ortega's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Silverio wants to take a breather but Ortega manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Silverio.
Silverio tries to free his leg and advance position but Ortega is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Silverio sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Ortega doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Silverio paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Ortega - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Brian Ortega!
During a confident post fight interview, Brian Ortega thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 292
Date: Jan 23, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 14 losses; Pavel Savkov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 30 losses; Carlos Silverio!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Silverio shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Savkov as he avoids it easily.
Savkov feinted with a counter takedown.
Silverio changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Savkov tries to avoid it but Silverio manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Savkov to the ground. Savkov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Savkov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Silverio fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pavel Savkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Silverio.
Horrible takedown attempt by Silverio or perhaps it was just good defense by Savkov, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Silverio shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Savkov (0) vs (2) Silverio
Silverio trying to control but Savkov is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Savkov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Savkov looking for a guillotine here but Silverio defends easily.
Savkov wants to sweep here but Silverio controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Silverio wants to pass the guard but Savkov is keeping the position.#SUB#
Savkov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Silverio stacks Savkov on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Silverio! Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (0) vs (5) Silverio
Savkov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Silverio is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Savkov manages to get to full guard.
#T2#
Silverio slips nicely into half guard.
Savkov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Savkov.
Silverio wants to control from the top but Savkov keeps moving.
Silverio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savkov is keeping the position for now. #T3##SUB#
Savkov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Silverio tries to free his leg and advance position but Savkov is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Silverio avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Silverio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Savkov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silverio defends well.
Silverio passes Savkov's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
Silverio is keen to just control but Savkov is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Silverio is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Savkov has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Savkov actively working from the bottom here.
Silverio passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (0) vs (8) Silverio#SUB2#
Silverio goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Savkov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Silverio's guard! Nice work there by Savkov! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savkov (2) vs (8) Silverio
Silverio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Savkov is one step ahead there.
Savkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5#
Silverio wants to improve his position but instead Savkov has moved into half guard.
#SUB#
Savkov is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Silverio as he works his way to full guard.
Savkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silverio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silverio looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Savkov sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Silverio doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Savkov paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Silverio - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Carlos Silverio!
Carlos Silverio tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
CWC 290 - Montreal
Date: Jan 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Fredrik Stenberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 30 losses; Carlos Silverio!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Stenberg closes this distance looking for a takedown but Silverio circles away.
Silverio tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Silverio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stenberg.
Stenberg looks for a takedown but Silverio sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fredrik Stenberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silverio shoots in but Stenberg avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stenberg has been working on his balance at BDS, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Silverio.#TD#
Stenberg scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Stenberg (4) vs (0) Silverio
Silverio is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Silverio's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverio is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Stenberg looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Silverio seems a little lost for a moment, as Stenberg dominates the positioning.#T1#
Silverio is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Silverio sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Stenberg prevents Silverio from improving his position.#SUB#
Stenberg is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Stenberg controlling the pace.
Silverio wants to improve his position but Stenberg is controlling well.
#T2#
Stenberg wants to pass the guard but Silverio is defending well.
Silverio tries to roll over but Stenberg keeps him under control.
Stenberg passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Stenberg (7) vs (0) Silverio
Silverio working to try and regain half guard.
#T3#
Stenberg controlling the position easily from mount.
Silverio is in all sorts of trouble here.
Silverio tries to lock up and control but Stenberg gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Stenberg controlling the position easily from mount.
Stenberg seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Silverio for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Stenberg swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Silverio is now in Stenberg's guard. A big mistake from Stenberg there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stenberg (7) vs (2) Silverio
Stenberg controlling the position.#T4#
Silverio looking to pass the guard.
Silverio is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Stenberg looking to control.
Stenberg is looking to sweep but instead, Silverio has passed into half guard.
#SUB2#
Silverio is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Silverio wants to pass the guard but Stenberg is defending well.
Stenberg trying to control but Silverio postures up.
Silverio seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stenberg does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T5#
Stenberg tries to roll over but Silverio keeps him under control.
Stenberg trying to control here.
Silverio wants to take a breather but Stenberg is having none of it.
Stenberg trying to control here.
Stenberg is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Silverio is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Silverio is looking to take a break and control but Stenberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stenberg is trying to control but can't.
Stenberg tries to roll over but Silverio keeps him under control.#T6##SUB2#
Silverio seems to be working for a kimura but Stenberg defends the submission attempt.
Silverio moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Stenberg (7) vs (5) Silverio
Silverio tries to advance to mount but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silverio trying to control the position but Stenberg is working away.
Silverio moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Stenberg (7) vs (7) Silverio
Stenberg is trying desperately to improve position.#T7#
Stenberg tries to hold on but Silverio postures up.
Silverio controlling the pace for now.
Silverio tries to control but Stenberg wriggling away.
Stenberg is looking to get to half guard.
Silverio fails to move to back control. #T8#
Stenberg tries to hold on but Silverio postures up.
Silverio looking to control but Stenberg is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Stenberg 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.
Stenberg is trying to get back to full guard.
Stenberg is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Silverio is working for a submission of some sort.
Stenberg is trying is best to control the position here. #T9##SUB2#
Silverio is trying for a kimura here. Stenberg looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Silverio wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Carlos Silverio!
Carlos Silverio bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
CWC 289 Tokyo
Date: Jan 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 29 losses; Carlos Silverio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 13 losses; Pavel Savkov!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Hirohito Nitta.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Silverio shoots and misses #CL2#
and Savkov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Silverio drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Savkov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Silverio ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Silverio no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Silverio controls Savkov momentarily but Savkov frees himself.
Silverio wants to sweep but no luck.
Savkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverio is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (2) vs (0) Savkov
Silverio tries to pass to full mount but Savkov defends it.
Savkov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silverio is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Savkov moves into full guard.
Silverio wants to control from the top but Savkov keeps moving.
Silverio is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Savkov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Savkov is looking for a triangle but Silverio pushes his legs off easily.
Silverio trying to control but Savkov is working from the bottom.
Silverio definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Silverio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savkov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Silverio trying to control the position from guard on top but Savkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silverio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savkov is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Savkov looking for a guillotine here but Silverio defends easily.
Silverio looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Silverio wants to control from the top but Savkov keeps moving.
Savkov keeping full guard, as Silverio tries to pass.
Silverio sitting in guard here, content to control.
Savkov trying to keep a closed guard but Silverio is proving a slippery customer.
Savkov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rivers Edge Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Savkov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silverio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Savkov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silverio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Silverio trying to control but Savkov is working from the bottom.
Silverio works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Savkov is looking to improve his position.
Silverio trying to pass the guard but Savkov defending well. #SUB2#
Savkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silverio pulls his head out easily.
Silverio seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Savkov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T5#
Savkov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Silverio's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Silverio's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Silverio (2) vs (4) Savkov#SUB2#
Savkov looking to break Silverio's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Silverio remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Savkov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Silverio tries to break free.
Savkov slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Silverio is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Savkov looking for the choke from the back.
Silverio's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Savkov's hands.#T6##SUB2#
Silverio defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Savkov's arms. #SUB2#
Savkov working for a choke but Silverio is defending well.
Savkov trying to control momentarily.
Silverio tries to roll but Savkov sticks to his back.
#T7#
Silverio is working hard here to advance position.
Savkov is not going to allow Silverio to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Savkov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Silverio tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Savkov has got his arm under Silverio's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Silverio has spun round into Savkov's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (4) vs (4) Savkov
Silverio trying to control the position from guard on top but Savkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8##SUB2#
Savkov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silverio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Savkov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Savkov keeping full guard, as Silverio tries to pass.
Savkov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (4) vs (6) Savkov#T9#
Savkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Silverio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savkov advances to half guard.
Savkov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (4) vs (9) Savkov
Silverio really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB2#
Savkov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Silverio has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T10#
Silverio tries to hold on but Savkov postures up.
Savkov prevents Silverio from getting the reversal.
Savkov avoids the attempt from Silverio to control.
Savkov pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Silverio is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Silverio stops Savkov from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Savkov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silverio is looking to escape.
Savkov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Savkov forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Silverio (4) vs (12) Savkov#SUB2#
Savkov working for the choke. #T12#
Silverio can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Savkov has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Silverio is in real trouble here. Savkov gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Silverio is tapping out! Savkov wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pavel Savkov! |
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Event:
CWC 286
Date: Dec 12, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 29 losses; Carlos Silverio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Maiki Taison!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Silverio. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Silverio (4) vs (0) Taison
Silverio wants to control but Taison is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Silverio is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Taison has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silverio is looking to take a break and control but Taison is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Taison sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taison is refusing to be controlled, as Silverio sits in half guard.
Taison is trying to get back to full guard.
Taison won't allow Silverio to pass to mount. #T1#
Taison is looking to improve his position.
Silverio seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Taison does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Taison is defending against the submission attempts here by Silverio.
Silverio has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Taison wants to improve his position but Silverio is controlling well.
Silverio is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taison won't allow Silverio to pass to mount. #T2#
Silverio is looking to take a break and control but Taison is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Taison wants to improve his position but Silverio is controlling well.
Silverio is looking to stall here but Taison recovers full guard.
Silverio wants to control from the top but Taison keeps moving.
Taison pulls Silverio in close to his closed guard and prevents Silverio from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Taison is trying to keep Silverio in close.
Taison wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Silverio is now in half guard.
Taison gets full guard.
Silverio is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Silverio looking to pass the guard.
Taison trying to keep a closed guard but Silverio is proving a slippery customer.
Taison is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Silverio wants to control from the top but Taison keeps moving.
Silverio looking to pass the guard.
Silverio is working hard here to advance position.#T5#
Silverio is looking to advance position but Taison has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Silverio (4) vs (4) Taison
Silverio is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Taison moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Silverio (4) vs (7) Taison
Taison has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Silverio's body.
Silverio can't escape the position.
#T6#
Silverio rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Silverio wants to get back to full guard.
Taison wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silverio keeps working.
Taison looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Taison tries to pass the half guard into mount. Silverio knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Silverio works his way to full guard. Good work.
Taison is stalling in the full guard.
Silverio is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T7#
Silverio wants to sweep but no luck.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Silverio holds on and takes a little breather.
Silverio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silverio is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (6) vs (7) Taison
Taison keeping moving, preventing Silverio from controlling successfully.
Taison trying to control the position here. #T8#
Taison wants to control but Silverio passes easily into half guard.
#SUB#
Silverio is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Silverio is looking for a kimura here.
Silverio wants to pass the guard but Taison is defending well. #SUB#
Silverio seems to be working for a kimura but Taison defends the submission attempt.#T9##SUB#
Silverio is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Silverio looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Taison has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silverio is working away from the top position though.#T10#
Silverio prevents Taison from improving his position.
Taison is trying to maintain the position but Silverio is very close to passing his half guard.
Taison gets back to full guard.
Taison is trying to control the position but Silverio postures up.
Taison keeping moving, preventing Silverio from controlling successfully.
Taison pulls Silverio in close to prevent any damage. #T11#
Silverio tries to free his leg and advance position but Taison is retaining full guard.
Taison looking to control.
Silverio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silverio preventing the sweep.
Silverio trying to control the position from guard on top but Taison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taison pulls Silverio in close to prevent any damage. #T12#
Silverio looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Silverio wants to control from the top but Taison keeps moving.
Taison is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T13#
Silverio tries to free his leg and advance position but Taison is retaining full guard.
Silverio advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (9) vs (7) Taison
Taison is trying to control Silverio's posture but Silverio avoids it.
Taison tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Silverio wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Taison, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Silverio working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T14##SUB#
Silverio tries for a kimura but Taison is defending well.
Silverio is looking to take a break and control but Taison is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Taison wants to control but Silverio postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Silverio tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Silverio has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that's the end of the fight!
Silverio takes the fight on points by 9 to 7.
Carlos Silverio decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
CWC 258
Date: Aug 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 28 losses; Carlos Silverio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Maiki Taison!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Silverio fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Silverio.
Taison slaps away a takedown attempt from Silverio, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Silverio. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Taison drives through and clinches with Silverio against the cage.
Silverio jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Taison walks away with a smile on his face. Silverio gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Taison closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Silverio has Taison pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Silverio pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Taison tumbling to the mat - Silverio dives into Taison's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silverio (2) vs (0) Taison
Silverio postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverio is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Taison keeping moving, preventing Silverio from controlling successfully. #T1#
Taison has control of Silverio's left arm, preventing Silverio from doing any damage.
Silverio won't allow Taison to sweep him here.
Silverio tries to free his leg and advance position but Taison is retaining full guard.
Silverio definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Silverio is working hard here to advance position.
Taison is trying to control the position but Silverio postures up.
Taison can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Silverio controls the pace.
Taison seems keen to control Silverio's posture.
Silverio trying to control but Taison is working from the bottom. #T2#
Silverio pushing down on Taison's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Silverio is pressing down on Taison's thigh, looking to free his foot. Taison is holding on for now.
Taison told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Silverio is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Taison has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Silverio seems to be working for a kimura but Taison defends the submission attempt.
Silverio prevents Taison from improving his position.#T3#
Taison is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Taison is controlling Silverio's trapped leg to prevent Silverio from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Silverio is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taison slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Silverio wants to control from the top but Taison keeps moving.
Taison keeping full guard, as Silverio tries to pass. #T4#
Taison bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silverio's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (2) vs (2) Taison
Silverio keeping moving, preventing Taison from controlling successfully.
Silverio looking to control.
Taison trying to control the position from guard on top but Silverio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silverio lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (4) vs (2) Taison
Taison seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Silverio tries to free his leg and advance position but Taison is retaining full guard. #T5#
Taison looking to control.
#SUB#
Silverio has gone for a leg lock! Taison slips out almost immediately though and dives into Silverio's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (4) vs (4) Taison
Silverio trying to control the position.
Taison controlling from the top position.
Silverio is trying to keep Taison in close.
Taison trying to control the position from guard on top but Silverio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Silverio tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Taison got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silverio has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Taison has managed to get both his arms back between Silverio's legs - danger averted.
Silverio is trying to control the position but Taison postures up.
Taison wants to control from the top but Silverio keeps moving.
Silverio looking to control.
Silverio keeping moving, preventing Taison from controlling successfully.
Silverio is trying to control the position but Taison postures up. #T7#
Taison looking to pass the guard.
Silverio is trying to keep Taison in close.
Taison controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Taison wants to pass the guard but Silverio is keeping the position.
Taison trying to control but Silverio is working from the bottom.
Silverio looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T8##SUB#
Silverio has an active guard here but Taison has managed to pass into half guard.
Taison trying to control the pace.
Silverio is looking to improve his position.
Silverio trying to hold on to Taison's head to control him but Taison postures up.
Taison wants to pass the guard but Silverio is defending well. #T9#
Silverio wants to get back to full guard.
Silverio trying to control here.
Silverio is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Silverio actively working from the bottom here.
Taison is taking a breather. Silverio says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Taison wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silverio keeps working. #T10#
Silverio tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Taison has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (4) vs (7) Taison
Silverio tries to reverse the position but Taison maintains control.
Taison can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silverio is looking to escape.
Taison controlling the pace for now. #T11#
Taison looking to control but Silverio is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Silverio is in all sorts of trouble here.
Silverio looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Silverio (4) vs (10) Taison
Good control from Taison.
Silverio tries to break free.
Will Taison go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Silverio wants to escape the position.
#T12#
Silverio looking very determined here, making life difficult for Taison.
Silverio is really stuck here.
Taison trying to control momentarily.
Taison is hanging on to Silverio's back as he tries to escape.
Silverio looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Silverio tries to roll but Taison sticks to his back.
#T13#
Taison is riding his opponent, not letting Silverio buck him off.
Taison is hanging on to Silverio's back as he tries to escape.
Taison biding his time, looking for the opening.
Silverio can't escape the position.
Silverio tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Silverio tries to reverse the position but Taison maintains control.
Taison controlling from the full mount.
Silverio tries to hold on but Taison postures up.#T14#
Taison fails to advance to Silverio's back.
Taison wants to control the pace but Silverio is squirming around nicely.
Silverio can't escape the position.
Taison wants to control the pace but Silverio is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silverio sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Taison with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taison wins on points by 10 to 4. |
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Event:
CWC 252
Date: Aug 15, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 28 losses; Carlos Silverio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Kronos Doomsday!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
No luck for Silverio with that takedown attempt.
Doomsday fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Doomsday tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Silverio defends well and Doomsday ends up having to push Silverio into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Doomsday gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silverio (2) vs (0) Doomsday
Silverio wants to control from the top but Doomsday keeps moving.
Doomsday lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (2) vs (2) Doomsday
Silverio keeping full guard, as Doomsday tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doomsday controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silverio looking to control but Doomsday passes into half guard.
#T1#
Silverio is looking for a sweep. Doomsday is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silverio is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Silverio looking for submissions off his back.
Silverio definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Silverio wants to control but Doomsday is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Silverio wants to improve his position but Doomsday is controlling well.
#T2#
Silverio is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Doomsday jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (2) vs (5) Doomsday
Silverio is trying to get back to half guard.
Silverio wants to control but Doomsday postures up.
Silverio tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Doomsday wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here.
Silverio is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Doomsday working away.
Silverio tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Doomsday wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Silverio can't do much from the bottom here.
Silverio tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Doomsday controls the position from side control.
Doomsday's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Let's hope that Doomsday has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Silverio is looking to reverse the position.
Silverio being controlled for a moment.
Silverio is looking for a sweep.
Silverio can't do much from the bottom here. #T5#
Silverio tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Doomsday working away.
Doomsday taking a breather here.
Silverio is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Doomsday off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Silverio (6) vs (5) Doomsday#SUB#
Silverio is persistently looking for the submission but Doomsday is defending it well.
#T6#
Silverio is looking to control Doomsday but Doomsday is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Silverio is hanging on to Doomsday's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Silverio is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Doomsday defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Silverio wants to control but Doomsday is keeping busy.#T7#
Doomsday wants to control his opponent's hands but Silverio gets his hands free.
Silverio is looking to control Doomsday but Doomsday is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Doomsday rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Silverio is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Doomsday sees it coming and defends easily.
Silverio frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (9) vs (5) Doomsday
Silverio pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Doomsday tries to hold on but Silverio postures up.#T8##SUB#
Silverio is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Doomsday has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Doomsday! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (9) vs (7) Doomsday
Silverio working a defensive guard here.
Silverio bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Doomsday's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (11) vs (7) Doomsday
Doomsday seems keen to control Silverio's posture.
Silverio wants to control from the top but Doomsday keeps moving. #T9#
Silverio is really struggling to control Doomsday but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Doomsday is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Silverio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Doomsday swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T10#
Silverio advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (14) vs (7) Doomsday
Silverio wants to control but Doomsday is keeping him busy.
Silverio is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Doomsday will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Silverio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Doomsday keeps working.
Silverio tries to move to mount but Doomsday blocks the move with his legs. #T11##SUB#
Silverio looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Doomsday is not content to let Silverio control the position.
Silverio just content to control the position. #SUB#
Silverio is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Doomsday is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Doomsday is looking to reverse the position.#T12#
Silverio is looking to take a break and control but Doomsday is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Silverio is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Doomsday has escaped the position, nice work there.
Silverio trying to control the action but Doomsday is working from the bottom.
Doomsday can't do much from the bottom here. #T13#
Doomsday is not content to let Silverio control the position.
Doomsday is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#SUB#
Silverio thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Silverio trying to control the action but Doomsday is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Silverio thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T14#
You can see the frustration on Doomsday's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Doomsday is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Silverio is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Doomsday is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Silverio taking a break here but Doomsday is having none of it and regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silverio takes the fight on points by 14 to 7.
After the fight, Carlos Silverio was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
CACC 243
Date: Aug 08, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 27 losses; Carlos Silverio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 20 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Silverio. #TD2#
Dravezesdi gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silverio (0) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Silverio tries to roll over but Dravezesdi keeps him under control.
Dravezesdi trying to pass the guard but Silverio defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverio tries to roll over but Dravezesdi keeps him under control.
Silverio trying to control but Dravezesdi postures up.
#T1#
Silverio is refusing to be controlled, as Dravezesdi sits in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dravezesdi in particular looking to stall.
Silverio is trying to get back to full guard.
Dravezesdi is taking a breather. Silverio says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Silverio wants to improve his position but Dravezesdi is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dravezesdi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dravezesdi is looking to advance position but Silverio won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silverio manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Silverio is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T2#
Dravezesdi wants to control from the top but Silverio keeps moving.
Silverio wants to improve his position but instead Dravezesdi has moved into half guard.
Silverio tries to roll over but Dravezesdi keeps him under control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Silverio makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Silverio.
Silverio will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Silverio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silverio controls Dravezesdi momentarily but Dravezesdi frees himself. #T3#
Dravezesdi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silverio is keeping the position for now.
Dravezesdi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Silverio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dravezesdi is one step ahead there.
Dravezesdi passes Silverio's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Dravezesdi seems to be working for a kimura but Silverio defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Silverio looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Dravezesdi is pressing down on Silverio's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silverio is holding on for now.
Dravezesdi trying to control the action but Silverio is working from the bottom.
Silverio is trying to get back to full guard.
Silverio wants to control but Dravezesdi is keeping busy.
Dravezesdi is looking to advance position but Silverio won't allow it.
Silverio tries to roll over but Dravezesdi keeps him under control.#T5#
Dravezesdi is looking to take a break and control but Silverio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silverio manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dravezesdi slips nicely into half guard.
Dravezesdi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dravezesdi prevents Silverio from improving his position.
Dravezesdi is looking to advance position but Silverio won't allow it. #T6#
Silverio wants to improve his position but Dravezesdi is controlling well.
Dravezesdi is trying to control the action in half guard but Silverio is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Silverio won't allow Dravezesdi to pass to mount.
Silverio regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Silverio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dravezesdi stopping the sweep attempt from Silverio.
Dravezesdi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silverio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Silverio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dravezesdi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Dravezesdi stands and throws Silverio's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (0) vs (5) Dravezesdi
Silverio is not content to let Dravezesdi control the position.
Dravezesdi tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Silverio tries to buck Dravezesdi off but Dravezesdi is having none of it.#T8#
Silverio is not content to let Dravezesdi control the position.
Dravezesdi moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Dravezesdi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silverio keeps working.
Silverio is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dravezesdi tries to move into full mount but can't pass Silverio's legs. #T9#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Dravezesdi wants to control but Silverio is keeping him busy.
Silverio is trying to improve his position.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position but Silverio is working away.
Silverio stops Dravezesdi from passing to mount.
Silverio is looking to regain half guard here but Dravezesdi keeps moving and retains side control.
Dravezesdi advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Silverio (0) vs (7) Dravezesdi#T10#
Dravezesdi looking to control but Silverio is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Silverio is looking to get to half guard.
Dravezesdi trying to control but Silverio is having none of it. #SUB2#
Dravezesdi jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Silverio manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Silverio tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T11#
Silverio gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Silverio (0) vs (9) Dravezesdi
Silverio is controlling an arm, preventing Dravezesdi from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Silverio is looking to get to half guard.
Dravezesdi looking to control but Silverio is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Silverio gets back to half guard.#T12#
Dravezesdi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (0) vs (12) Dravezesdi
Silverio keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Silverio prevents Dravezesdi from taking his back.
Dravezesdi wants to control the pace but Silverio is squirming around nicely.
Dravezesdi takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Silverio (0) vs (15) Dravezesdi#T13#
Silverio is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Dravezesdi is looking for the choke from the back position but Silverio is controlling his hands well.
Dravezesdi slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Silverio looking very determined here, making life difficult for Dravezesdi.
Dravezesdi has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Silverio's body.
Silverio tries to escape but Dravezesdi has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T14#
Dravezesdi is not going to allow Silverio to sit and survive in this position.
Dravezesdi wants to control but Silverio is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Dravezesdi is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Silverio rolls, trying to escape but Dravezesdi keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Silverio fending off the submission attempt from Dravezesdi.
Dravezesdi is hanging on to Silverio's back as he tries to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dravezesdi wins on points by 15 to 0.
A victorious Vulcahn Dravezesdi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CACC 214
Date: Jun 20, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Peter Barnkvist! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 27 losses; Carlos Silverio!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Barnkvist closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Barnkvist lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnkvist (2) vs (0) Silverio
Silverio keeping moving, preventing Barnkvist from controlling successfully.
Silverio keeping full guard, as Barnkvist tries to pass.
Silverio looking to control.
Barnkvist trying to control the position from guard on top but Silverio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silverio trying to control the position.
Silverio is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnkvist (2) vs (2) Silverio
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnkvist tries to get to full guard but Silverio has control of the leg.
Barnkvist wants to control but Silverio is keeping busy.
Barnkvist is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Barnkvist manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Barnkvist keeping moving, preventing Silverio from controlling successfully.
Silverio slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (2) vs (5) Silverio
Barnkvist tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Silverio wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Barnkvist has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Barnkvist prevents Silverio from moving into mount.
Barnkvist is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Silverio looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Barnkvist gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnkvist (2) vs (7) Silverio#T2#
Barnkvist is trying to escape the mount.
Barnkvist tries to improve his position but instead Silverio has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Barnkvist (2) vs (10) Silverio
Barnkvist tries to roll but Silverio sticks to his back.
Silverio doesn't have the hooks in and Barnkvist manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnkvist (4) vs (10) Silverio
Silverio looking to control.
Barnkvist is stalling in the full guard.
Barnkvist won't allow Silverio to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Silverio isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Barnkvist stacks Silverio on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Barnkvist! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (7) vs (10) Silverio
Barnkvist wants to control but Silverio is keeping him busy. #T3##SUB#
Barnkvist working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Silverio tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silverio 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.
Silverio sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Silverio is looking to improve his position.
Barnkvist looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Barnkvist is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Silverio wants to get back to full guard.
Barnkvist wants to pass to mount but Silverio is defending the position. #SUB#
Barnkvist seems to be looking for submissions.
Barnkvist works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (10) vs (10) Silverio
Barnkvist can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silverio is looking to escape.
Silverio sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Barnkvist wants to work for an arm triangle but Silverio is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T5#
Silverio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silverio manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Silverio has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Barnkvist doesn't defend quickly enough and Silverio has managed to lock this one up! Can Barnkvist escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Silverio on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Carlos Silverio!
A less than humble Carlos Silverio misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
CACC Mondragon vs Scaletta
Date: Jun 13, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Pavel Savkov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 27 losses; Carlos Silverio!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Russell Pearce and John Kavanagh.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Silverio tries for a takedown but Savkov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Savkov tries to counter by clinching up but Silverio breaks away and moves out of range.#TD2#
Silverio shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Savkov is trying to defend but Silverio finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Savkov (0) vs (2) Silverio#SUB#
Savkov with the active half guard here but Silverio passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (0) vs (5) Silverio
Silverio is looking to take a break and control but Savkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silverio has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Savkov! Score +2 for reaching mount: Savkov (0) vs (7) Silverio
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverio looking to control but Savkov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Silverio is looking to take Savkov's back but instead Savkov gets back to half guard. Nice work. #T1#
Silverio takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Silverio passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (0) vs (10) Silverio
We've been hearing good reports from Savkov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savkov is looking to regain half guard here but Silverio keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Silverio looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Savkov prevents Silverio from moving into mount. #T2#
Savkov is not content to let Silverio control the position. #SUB2#
Silverio is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Savkov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Silverio has knee on belly momentarily but Savkov bucks him off and regains half guard.
Savkov is trying to maintain the position but Silverio is very close to passing his half guard.
Silverio prevents Savkov from improving his position.#T3#
Savkov is staying active underneath Silverio, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Silverio seems to be looking for submissions.
Savkov is looking to control Silverio's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Savkov avoid being mounted?
Savkov is pressing down on Silverio's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Silverio slips nicely into half guard.
Silverio trying to pass the guard but Savkov defending well.
Savkov regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Savkov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silverio trying to control but Savkov is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Savkov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silverio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Savkov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Savkov wants to improve his position but instead Silverio has moved into half guard.
#T5##SUB2#
Silverio is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Savkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Silverio tries to pass the half guard into mount. Savkov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Savkov is trying to control but can't.
Silverio wants to pass the guard but Savkov is defending well. #T6#
Silverio working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Savkov's thigh. Savkov counters though and makes it back to full guard. #SUB2#
Silverio drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Silverio seems to have locked his on tight now - Savkov screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Silverio, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Carlos Silverio!
After the fight, Carlos Silverio was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
CACC 200: Ribbler vs Azaryan
Date: May 23, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Conor OMalley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 27 losses; Carlos Silverio!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
OMalley closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
OMalley manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
OMalley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silverio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
OMalley controls Silverio momentarily but Silverio frees himself.
Silverio wants to control from the top but OMalley keeps moving.
OMalley is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at JAG Battle Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. OMalley is keeping the position for now.
Silverio is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T1#
OMalley is trying to control the position but Silverio postures up.
OMalley keeping full guard, as Silverio tries to pass.
OMalley looking to control.
OMalley keeping moving, preventing Silverio from controlling successfully.
OMalley is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
OMalley is trying to control the position but Silverio postures up.
OMalley looking for a sweep. Not yet OMalley, not yet.
OMalley being controlled here, momentarily.
Silverio tries to free his leg and advance position but OMalley is retaining full guard. #T2#
Silverio trying to control the position from guard on top but OMalley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OMalley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silverio sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed OMalley's guard.
Silverio wants to free his trapped foot but OMalley is holding on for dear life with his legs.
OMalley is looking for a sweep. Silverio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Silverio is pressing down on OMalley's thigh, looking to free his foot. OMalley is holding on for now.
Silverio is keen to just control but OMalley is a slippery customer.
Silverio passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for OMalley! Score +3 for passing guard: OMalley (0) vs (3) Silverio
OMalley wants to control but Silverio is having none of it.
OMalley 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.
OMalley wants to improve his position but Silverio is controlling well.
Silverio is trying to control. OMalley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Silverio trying to control the pace.
Silverio uses his free foot to push down on OMalley's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for OMalley. Score +3 for passing guard: OMalley (0) vs (6) Silverio#T4#
OMalley is controlling an arm, preventing Silverio from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Silverio looking to control but OMalley is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Silverio wants to finish this one by submission but OMalley is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Silverio.
Silverio takes OMalley's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, OMalley is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: OMalley (0) vs (9) Silverio
OMalley trying to control the action but Silverio just sinks the hooks in. #T5##SUB2#
OMalley won't enjoy being in this position. Silverio looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - OMalley is tapping - it's over boys! Silverio picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carlos Silverio!
Carlos Silverio bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
CACC 195: Ty vs Schultz II
Date: May 02, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Torcadall Sailcirc! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 26 losses; Carlos Silverio!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Sailcirc shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sailcirc (2) vs (0) Silverio
Sailcirc trying to mount his opponent but Silverio defends it.
Silverio tries to get to full guard but Sailcirc has control of the leg.
Silverio controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Silverio is refusing to be controlled, as Sailcirc sits in half guard.
Silverio trying to control but Sailcirc postures up.
Sailcirc wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silverio keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverio is trying to control but can't.
Sailcirc trying to control from Silverio's half guard. Silverio has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Our spies down at at New York Public Gym inform us that Silverio has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Silverio is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sailcirc defends well.#T1#
Sailcirc trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sailcirc trying to control but Silverio is working from the bottom.
Sailcirc looking to pass the guard.
Silverio being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Silverio throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Silverio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sailcirc is one step ahead there.
Sailcirc wants to control from the top but Silverio keeps moving. #T2##SUB2#
Silverio is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sailcirc is pushing down on Silverio's leg trying to pass to half guard. Silverio is fighting to maintain full guard but Sailcirc has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sailcirc looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Silverio is pressing down on Sailcirc's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Silverio wants to sweep here but Sailcirc controlling him for the moment.
Silverio keeping moving, preventing Sailcirc from controlling successfully.
Silverio looking to control.
#SUB2#
Sailcirc got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silverio has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sailcirc has managed to get both his arms back between Silverio's legs - danger averted.
Sailcirc is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Sailcirc forces his way into half guard.
Silverio wants to improve his position but Sailcirc is controlling well.
Sailcirc trying to control the action but Silverio is working from the bottom.
Silverio won't allow Sailcirc to pass to mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Silverio is looking to control Sailcirc's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silverio avoid being mounted?
Silverio tries to roll over but Sailcirc keeps him under control.
Sailcirc seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silverio does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Silverio gets full guard.
Sailcirc sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Silverio's guard.
Sailcirc wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silverio keeps working. #T4#
Silverio wants to improve his position but Sailcirc is controlling well.
Silverio keeps trying to improve his position.
Sailcirc keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Silverio is trying to maintain the position but Sailcirc is very close to passing his half guard.
Sailcirc perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Silverio is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sailcirc's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sailcirc's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sailcirc (2) vs (4) Silverio#SUB2#
Silverio looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Silverio is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Sailcirc has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Sailcirc can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Silverio is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Sailcirc defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Silverio's arms. #T5#
Sailcirc tries to escape the position.
Sailcirc breaks Silverio's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sailcirc (4) vs (4) Silverio
Sailcirc trying to control but Silverio is working from the bottom.
Silverio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sailcirc is one step ahead there.
Silverio working a defensive guard here.
Silverio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sailcirc is one step ahead there.
Silverio trying to control the position.
#T6#
Sailcirc trying to control but Silverio is working from the bottom.
Silverio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silverio is trying to control the position but Sailcirc postures up. #SUB2#
Silverio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sailcirc trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silverio is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Silverio can't keep his opponent in guard - Sailcirc advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Silverio is looking to control Sailcirc's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silverio avoid being mounted?
Silverio tries to roll over but Sailcirc keeps him under control.
Sailcirc is keen to just control but Silverio is a slippery customer.#T7#
Silverio wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silverio manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sailcirc trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sailcirc won't allow Silverio to sweep him here.
Sailcirc looking to pass the guard.
Sailcirc stays in close to Silverio's body and controls the position.
Silverio keeping moving, preventing Sailcirc from controlling successfully.
Sailcirc preventing the sweep.
Sailcirc trying to control but Silverio is working from the bottom.
Silverio tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T8#
Silverio keeping moving, preventing Sailcirc from controlling successfully.
Sailcirc postures up.
Sailcirc trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sailcirc trying to control the position from guard on top but Silverio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sailcirc is really struggling to control Silverio but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sailcirc pushes down on Silverio's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Silverio trying to control but Sailcirc postures up.
Silverio slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T9#
Silverio wants to sweep here but Sailcirc controlling him for the moment.
Sailcirc tries to free his leg and advance position but Silverio is retaining full guard.
Sailcirc advances to half guard.
Sailcirc looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Silverio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silverio is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Sailcirc is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Silverio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sailcirc.
Silverio won't allow Sailcirc to pass to mount. #T10#
Silverio wants to improve his position but Sailcirc is controlling well.
Sailcirc looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Sailcirc looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Silverio tries to get to full guard but Sailcirc has control of the leg.
Silverio is looking to control Sailcirc's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silverio avoid being mounted?
Sailcirc content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T11#
Sailcirc is trying to control. Silverio wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Silverio works his way to full guard. Good work.
Silverio wants to sweep here but Sailcirc controlling him for the moment.
Sailcirc trying to control but Silverio is working from the bottom.
Silverio looking for a sweep. Not yet Silverio, not yet. #SUB2#
Silverio is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sailcirc showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T12#
Silverio keeping moving, preventing Sailcirc from controlling successfully.
Silverio trying to control the position here.
Silverio is trying to keep Sailcirc in close.
Sailcirc looking to pass the guard.
Sailcirc stopping the sweep attempt from Silverio.
Sailcirc passes Silverio's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T13#
Silverio regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sailcirc works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Silverio wants to improve his position but Sailcirc is controlling well.
Sailcirc wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silverio keeps working.
Sailcirc passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Silverio! Score +3 for passing guard: Sailcirc (7) vs (4) Silverio
Sailcirc can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silverio is looking to escape. #SUB#
Sailcirc looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Silverio is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sailcirc is trying to take his opponent's back.
Silverio is trying to escape the mount.
#T14#
Silverio regains half guard.
Sailcirc wants to take a breather but Silverio is having none of it.
Silverio works his way to full guard. Good work.
Silverio is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sailcirc stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silverio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sailcirc postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sailcirc looking to sit in guard and control but Silverio gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sailcirc (7) vs (6) Silverio
Sailcirc looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sailcirc takes the fight on points by 7 to 6.
Our winner, Torcadall Sailcirc, 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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Event:
CACC 187: Anatta vs Por Pramuk
Date: Apr 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 10 losses; Dick Diaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 25 losses; Carlos Silverio!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Silverio drives through and clinches with Diaz against the ropes.
Silverio tries to score a body lock takedown but Diaz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Diaz successfully pulls guard.
Diaz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silverio's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (2) vs (0) Silverio
Silverio is trying to control the position but Diaz postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Silverio holds on and takes a little breather.
Silverio wants to hit a sweep here but Diaz passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Silverio there! Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (5) vs (0) Silverio
Diaz fails to take his opponent's back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Silverio is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Diaz content just to control the position here.
Silverio is working to get back to half guard.
Silverio keeps trying to improve his position.#T2#
Silverio looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Diaz (8) vs (0) Silverio#SUB#
Silverio tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Diaz has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Silverio is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dick Diaz!
Dick Diaz decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
CACC 163: Morrison vs Pavlov 2
Date: Jan 17, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Zdravko Zdravkov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 25 losses; Carlos Silverio!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Silverio clinches up with Zdravkov and pushes him back against the ropes.#TD2#
Silverio jumps into guard, dragging Zdravkov to the mat.
Silverio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zdravkov wants to control from the top but Silverio keeps moving.
Silverio has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Zdravkov wants to control from the top but Silverio keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverio wants to sweep here but Zdravkov controlling him for the moment.
Zdravkov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Zdravkov wants to pass the guard but Silverio is keeping the position.#T1#
Zdravkov trying to control but Silverio is working from the bottom.
Silverio controls Zdravkov momentarily but Zdravkov frees himself.
Zdravkov wants to pass the guard but Silverio is keeping the position.
Zdravkov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Zdravkov (3) vs (0) Silverio
Silverio is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Zdravkov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Zdravkov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2##SUB#
Zdravkov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Silverio, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Zdravkov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Silverio knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Zdravkov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Silverio tries to buck Zdravkov off but Zdravkov is having none of it.#T3##SUB#
Zdravkov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Silverio has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Zdravkov but great work by Silverio. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Zdravkov (3) vs (4) Silverio
Silverio tries to advance to mount but Zdravkov denies him.
Zdravkov is looking to regain half guard here but Silverio keeps moving and retains side control.
Zdravkov is working hard here to advance position.
Silverio is looking to take a break and control but Zdravkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zdravkov is looking to reverse the position.
Zdravkov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Zdravkov works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4##SUB#
Silverio got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zdravkov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silverio has managed to get both his arms back between Zdravkov's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Zdravkov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Silverio uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Zdravkov (3) vs (7) Silverio
Zdravkov is looking for a sweep.
Silverio trying to control the position but Zdravkov is working away. #SUB2#
Silverio is trying to get an arm triangle but Zdravkov is defending well.
Zdravkov tries to bench press Silverio off him but Silverio keeps the position. #SUB2#
Silverio is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Zdravkov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Zdravkov is trying to get back to half guard.#T5#
Silverio controlling the position.
Zdravkov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Zdravkov is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Zdravkov looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Zdravkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silverio sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Zdravkov wants to control but Silverio passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Zdravkov (3) vs (10) Silverio#T6#
Silverio working away.
Silverio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zdravkov keeps working.
Zdravkov tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Silverio tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Silverio has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Zdravkov (3) vs (12) Silverio
Silverio can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zdravkov is looking to escape. #T7#
Zdravkov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Silverio is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zdravkov defends it well. #SUB#
Zdravkov actively working from the bottom here.
Zdravkov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silverio is working away from the top position though.
Zdravkov wants to improve his position but Silverio is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zdravkov manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T8#
Silverio looking to pass the guard.
Silverio preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Zdravkov is looking for a triangle here but Silverio uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Zdravkov (3) vs (15) Silverio
Zdravkov sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Zdravkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silverio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zdravkov keeps working.
Silverio is controlling the pace.
Zdravkov is looking to improve his position.
#T9##SUB#
Zdravkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silverio pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Zdravkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Zdravkov with the active half guard here but Silverio passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Zdravkov (3) vs (18) Silverio
Zdravkov is looking for a sweep.
Silverio has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Zdravkov (3) vs (20) Silverio
Zdravkov prevents Silverio from taking his back.#T10#
Silverio tries to control but Zdravkov wriggling away.
Zdravkov regains half guard.
Zdravkov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silverio is working away from the top position though.
Silverio wants to pass the guard but Zdravkov is defending well. #SUB#
Zdravkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T11#
Zdravkov is not content to let Silverio control the position.#SUB#
Zdravkov actively working from the bottom here.
Silverio trying to control from half guard but Zdravkov is working away. #SUB#
Zdravkov looking for subs from the bottom but Silverio mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Zdravkov (3) vs (23) Silverio
Zdravkov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Silverio is looking to advance position but Zdravkov won't allow it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Silverio content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Silverio wants to take a breather but Zdravkov is having none of it. #T12##SUB#
Zdravkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silverio pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Silverio is trying to work for a kimura but Zdravkov is defending well.
Silverio passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Zdravkov (3) vs (26) Silverio
Silverio controlling from mount.
Zdravkov wants to control but Silverio is having none of it.
Zdravkov is working to get back to half guard.
Zdravkov tries to hold on but Silverio pushes him away. #T13#
Silverio moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Zdravkov (3) vs (29) Silverio
Zdravkov is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Silverio is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Zdravkov won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Silverio off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carlos Silverio!
Carlos Silverio was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
CACC 153: Average vs Galanos
Date: Dec 20, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 16 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 24 losses; Carlos Silverio!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Arias shoots in for a takedown but Silverio shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Silverio stuffs the takedown attempt from Arias. Arias gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Arias throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Silverio tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Arias is in Silverio's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (0) Silverio#SUB2#
Silverio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Arias can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Arias trying to control but Silverio is working from the bottom.
Silverio looking for a sweep. Not yet Silverio, not yet.
We've been hearing good reports from Arias's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverio controlling Arias's posture. #T1#
Arias wants to control from the top but Silverio keeps moving.
Arias is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Silverio is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Silverio keeping full guard, as Arias tries to pass.
Arias sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Silverio wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Arias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silverio swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Arias stopping the sweep attempt from Silverio.
Silverio being controlled here, momentarily.
Silverio is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silverio keeping moving, preventing Arias from controlling successfully.
Silverio is trying to control the position but Arias postures up. #T3#
Arias controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Arias got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silverio has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Arias has managed to get both his arms back between Silverio's legs - danger averted.
Arias trying to control but Silverio is working from the bottom.
Arias preventing the sweep.
Arias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silverio is keeping the position for now.
Arias trying to control but Silverio is working from the bottom.
Arias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silverio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4#
Silverio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silverio can't keep his opponent in guard - Arias advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Arias is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Silverio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Arias.
Silverio is looking to control Arias's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silverio avoid being mounted?#T5#
Arias prevents Silverio from improving his position.
Arias is looking to advance position but Silverio won't allow it.
Arias uses his free foot to push down on Silverio's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Silverio. Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (5) vs (0) Silverio#SUB#
Arias with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Silverio is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T6#
Silverio tries to lock up and control but Arias gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Arias can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silverio is looking to escape.
Silverio bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (5) vs (2) Silverio
Arias wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Arias throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Silverio trying to control but Arias is working from the bottom.
Arias is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (7) vs (2) Silverio#T7#
Arias tries to pass to full mount but Silverio defends it.
Arias seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silverio does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Arias is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Silverio has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Arias is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Silverio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Arias.
Silverio keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T8#
Silverio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Arias works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (10) vs (2) Silverio
Arias wants to control the action but instead Silverio gets a body lock and reverses into Arias's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (10) vs (4) Silverio
Arias looking to control.
#T9#
Silverio wants to control from the top but Arias keeps moving. #SUB#
Silverio got a little sloppy there for a moment and Arias has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silverio has managed to get both his arms back between Arias's legs - danger averted.
Silverio trying to control but Arias is working from the bottom.
Silverio is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Silverio being controlled here momentarily. #T10#
Silverio advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (10) vs (7) Silverio
Arias manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Arias trying to control from the bottom.
Silverio wants to free his trapped foot but Arias is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T11#
Arias gets full guard.
Arias pulls Silverio in close to his closed guard and prevents Silverio from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Silverio content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Arias has locked up a guillotine! Arias's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Silverio is holding on here and Arias must be using up a lot of energy. Silverio has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Arias gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). George Arias! |
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Event:
CACC 144: Ward vs Morrison II
Date: Nov 29, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 4 losses; Claudio Ty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 23 losses; Carlos Silverio!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Franklyn Lucas and Lou da Vinci.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Silverio enables Ty to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Silverio manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ty (2) vs (0) Silverio
Silverio tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Silverio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ty wants to pass the guard but Silverio is keeping the position.
Silverio wants to sweep here but Ty controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverio keeping moving, preventing Ty from controlling successfully.
Ty sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Ty trying to control but Silverio is working from the bottom.
Silverio keeping full guard, as Ty tries to pass. #T2#
Silverio controls Ty momentarily but Ty frees himself.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ty trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silverio seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ty looking to pass the guard.
Ty is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Ty pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silverio is keeping the position for now.
Silverio trying to control the position.
Silverio is pulling down on Ty's head to control his posture. #T4#
Silverio can't keep his opponent in guard - Ty advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Silverio is trying to get back to full guard.
Ty is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ty is looking to advance position but Silverio won't allow it.
Ty trying to control from Silverio's half guard. Silverio has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T5#
Ty trying to control but Silverio is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Silverio is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ty wants to control from the top but Silverio keeps moving.
Ty is looking to pass into half guard but Silverio pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Silverio is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ty (2) vs (2) Silverio#T6#
Ty looking to control.
Ty keeping moving, preventing Silverio from controlling successfully.
Silverio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ty managing to control the position.
Silverio trying to control but Ty is working from the bottom. #T7#
Silverio slips nicely into half guard.
Silverio is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Ty working a defensive guard here.
Silverio tries to free his leg and advance position but Ty is retaining full guard. #T8#
Silverio postures up.
Ty can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Silverio controls the pace.
Ty will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Ty has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silverio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Silverio wants to control from the top but Ty keeps moving.
Ty is trying to keep Silverio in close.
#T9#
Silverio trying to control but Ty is working from the bottom.
Ty looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ty managing to control the position.
Silverio trying to control the position from guard on top but Ty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Ty not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silverio looking to sit in guard and control but Ty gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ty (4) vs (2) Silverio
Ty stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silverio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silverio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ty stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silverio swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11##SUB2#
Silverio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ty gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Silverio keeping moving, preventing Ty from controlling successfully.
Ty looking to pass the guard.
Ty is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T12#
Silverio is looking to sweep but instead, Ty has passed into half guard.
Silverio trying to control here.
Silverio has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Still in half guard, Ty seems content to control.#T13#
Ty is thwarting Silverio's attempts to control the position.
Ty seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Silverio wants to control but Ty is keeping busy.
Ty wants to take a breather but Silverio is having none of it. #T14#
Ty prevents Silverio from improving his position.
Ty wants to take a breather but Silverio is having none of it.
Silverio is pressing down on Ty's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ty stands and throws Silverio's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ty (7) vs (2) Silverio
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silverio tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ty presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ty (9) vs (2) Silverio
And that's the end of the fight!
Ty takes the fight on points by 9 to 2.
A relieved looking Claudio Ty thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CACC 136: Pripyat v Tormenta 2
Date: Nov 08, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Joe Gatsby! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 22 losses; Carlos Silverio!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Silverio drives through and clinches with Gatsby against the ropes.
#TD#
Gatsby turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Gatsby manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gatsby (4) vs (0) Silverio
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gatsby has knee on belly momentarily but Silverio bucks him off and regains half guard. #SUB#
Gatsby is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Silverio is defending against the submission attempts here by Gatsby.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverio is refusing to be controlled, as Gatsby sits in half guard.
Silverio has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Gatsby is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Silverio is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joe Gatsby!
During a confident post fight interview, Joe Gatsby thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CACC 133: Jiurgite vs Halo
Date: Oct 25, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Rodrizinho Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 22 losses; Carlos Silverio!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Silverio closes the distance and clinches.
Silverio prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Silverio pulls guard effortlessly.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai trying to control but Silverio is working from the bottom.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Silverio is keeping the position.
Silverio keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Chai forces his way into half guard.
Chai is pressing down on Silverio's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silverio is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverio wants to control but Chai is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Chai is pressing down on Silverio's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silverio is holding on for now. #T1#
Silverio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silverio is staying active underneath Chai, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Chai is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silverio defends it well.
Chai trying to pass the guard but Silverio defending well.
Chai is just content to waste time from the top position. Silverio takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Chai is stalling in the full guard.
Chai wants to control from the top but Silverio keeps moving. #T2#
Chai looking to pass the guard.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Silverio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silverio wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Chai seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Chai wants to control from the top but Silverio keeps moving.
Chai looking to pass the guard.
Chai trying to control but Silverio is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Silverio holds on and takes a little breather.
Chai controls from within his opponent's guard.
Silverio working a defensive guard here.
Silverio keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass. #T4#
Chai is working hard here to advance position.
Chai is looking to advance position but Silverio has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (0) vs (4) Silverio
Silverio looking to control but Chai is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Chai is working to get back to half guard.
Silverio looking to control but Chai is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T5#
Silverio with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Chai regains half guard.
Chai gets full guard.
Silverio wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Chai looking to control.
Silverio is pushing down on Chai's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chai is fighting to maintain full guard but Silverio has managed to sneak the leg through.#T6#
Silverio trying to mount his opponent but Chai defends it.
Silverio wants to take a breather but Chai is having none of it.
Silverio is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Chai slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chai is controlling Silverio's posture.
Silverio wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving. #T7#
Silverio looking to pass the guard.
Silverio won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
Silverio wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Chai being controlled here, momentarily.
Chai pulls Silverio in to control the position.
Chai wants to sweep here but Silverio controlling him for the moment. #T8#
Chai looking to control but Silverio passes into half guard.
Silverio wants to take a breather but Chai is having none of it.
Silverio content to control rather than advance.
Silverio trying to mount his opponent but Chai defends it.
Chai moves into full guard.
#T9#
Chai trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Chai working for a triangle but Silverio defends it easily.
Chai looking for a sweep. Not yet Chai, not yet.
Chai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Silverio from controlling successfully. #T10#
Silverio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now.
Silverio postures up.
Silverio advances to half guard.
Chai is staying active underneath Silverio, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Silverio content to control rather than advance.
Chai wants to control but Silverio is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T11#
Silverio trying to pass the guard but Chai defending well.
Chai moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Chai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chai being controlled here, momentarily.
Silverio forces his way into half guard.#T12#
Chai has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silverio is working away from the top position though.
Silverio wants to pass to mount but Chai is defending the position.
Silverio trying to control from half guard but Chai is working away.
Chai gets full guard.#SUB#
Chai had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silverio defends it easily.
Chai trying to keep a closed guard but Silverio is proving a slippery customer.
#T13#
Chai lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (4) Silverio
Chai looking to sit in guard and control but Silverio gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (6) Silverio
Chai keeping full guard, as Silverio tries to pass.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Silverio from controlling successfully.
Chai is trying to keep Silverio in close.
#T14#
Silverio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now.
Silverio trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Silverio passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (2) vs (9) Silverio#SUB2#
Silverio tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Silverio has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Silverio off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (6) vs (9) Silverio
And that's the end of the fight!
Silverio wins on points by 9 to 6.
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. |
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Event:
TWGC 31 (185lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 05, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 21 losses; Carlos Silverio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Donatello Bradman and Darius Henderson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Silverio clinches up against the cage.
Silverio tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Diesel just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Silverio has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Silverio tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Diesel just stands there and leans against the cage.
Diesel has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silverio avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Diesel gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silverio (0) vs (2) Diesel
Silverio is looking for a sweep. Diesel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diesel seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Silverio is trying is best to control the position here.
Diesel with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Silverio is trying to control but can't.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Silverio moves into full guard.
Silverio seems keen to control Diesel's posture.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T2#
Diesel wants to pass the guard but Silverio is keeping the position.
Diesel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Silverio is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Diesel controlling from the top position.
Silverio is pulling down on Diesel's head to control his posture. #T3#
Silverio trying to keep a closed guard but Diesel is proving a slippery customer.
Diesel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silverio lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (2) vs (2) Diesel
Diesel is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
Silverio trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diesel looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Diesel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Silverio manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (2) vs (4) Diesel#T5#
Silverio is pulling down on Diesel's head to control his posture.
Diesel controls from within his opponent's guard.
Diesel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silverio is keeping the position for now.
Diesel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T6#
Silverio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diesel is one step ahead there.
Silverio keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully. #T7#
Silverio being controlled here, momentarily.
Diesel trying to control but Silverio is working from the bottom. #T8#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Silverio holds on and takes a little breather.
Diesel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silverio is keeping the position for now.
Diesel's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Silverio looking to control.
#T9#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Silverio holds on and takes a little breather.
Silverio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diesel is one step ahead there.
Diesel is pushing down on Silverio's leg trying to pass to half guard. Silverio is fighting to maintain full guard but Diesel has managed to sneak the leg through.
Diesel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T10#
Silverio wants to improve his position but Diesel is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diesel content to control rather than advance.
Diesel working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Silverio's thigh. Silverio counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T11#
Diesel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silverio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silverio is controlling Diesel's posture.
Silverio controls Diesel momentarily but Diesel frees himself. #T12#
Diesel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Silverio trying to control here.
Diesel wants to pass the guard but Silverio is defending well.
Silverio is trying to control but can't.
Well,Silverio is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Diesel trying to advance position but Silverio counters by regaining guard. #T13#
Diesel being controlled here momentarily.
Silverio'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.
Silverio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diesel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T14#
Diesel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silverio is keeping the position for now.
Diesel stands and throws Silverio's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (2) vs (7) Diesel
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silverio tries to bench press Diesel off him but Diesel keeps the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel wins on points by 7 to 2.
Kurt Diesel thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 31 (185lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 04, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 4 losses; Jethro Boudreaux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 21 losses; Carlos Silverio!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Ron Honeybunn and Donatello Bradman.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Boudreaux fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Silverio clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Boudreaux turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Boudreaux (4) vs (0) Silverio
Boudreaux trying to control the action but Silverio is working from the bottom.
Silverio tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boudreaux is looking to take a break and control but Silverio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverio tries to buck Boudreaux off but Boudreaux is having none of it.
Silverio has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Boudreaux wants to control but Silverio is keeping him busy.
Boudreaux happy to just control the position for now.
Silverio tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boudreaux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silverio keeps working. #SUB#
Boudreaux is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Silverio knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Boudreaux tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Boudreaux has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
Boudreaux looking to control but instead Silverio has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#SUB#
Boudreaux looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silverio is staying active underneath Boudreaux, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Boudreaux in particular looking to stall.#T3#
Boudreaux wants to pass the guard but Silverio is defending well.
Silverio manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boudreaux forces his way into half guard.
Silverio is looking to improve his position.
Silverio trying to control here.
#T4#
Boudreaux looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boudreaux is looking to stall here but Silverio recovers full guard.
Boudreaux trying to control the position from guard on top but Silverio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silverio lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boudreaux (4) vs (2) Silverio
Silverio is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T5#
Silverio trying to control but Boudreaux is working from the bottom.
Silverio advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Silverio is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Boudreaux is just riding it out for now. Silverio eventually gives up the hold.
Silverio tries to pass the half guard into mount. Boudreaux knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Silverio is working for a submission of some sort.
#T6#
Boudreaux holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Silverio trying to mount his opponent but Boudreaux defends it.
Silverio seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boudreaux is refusing to be controlled, as Silverio sits in half guard. #T7#
The fighters are battling for position here. Boudreaux manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Boudreaux is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boudreaux bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silverio's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boudreaux (6) vs (2) Silverio
Boudreaux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silverio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silverio looking to control.
Boudreaux sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boudreaux is looking to advance position but Silverio has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Boudreaux (6) vs (6) Silverio#T8#
Silverio wants to take Boudreaux's back but he can't do it this time.
Silverio can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Boudreaux is looking to escape.
Boudreaux bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boudreaux (8) vs (6) Silverio
Boudreaux looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T9#
Boudreaux trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Silverio manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boudreaux (8) vs (8) Silverio
Silverio won't allow Boudreaux to sweep him here.
Silverio wants to pass the guard but Boudreaux is keeping the position.
Boudreaux has his hands on Silverio's head, controlling the position.
Silverio wants to pass the guard but Boudreaux is keeping the position.#T10#
Boudreaux can't keep his opponent in guard - Silverio advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Silverio prevents Boudreaux from improving his position.
Silverio wants to pass the guard but Boudreaux is defending well.
Boudreaux is pressing down on Silverio's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boudreaux keeping full guard, as Silverio tries to pass.
Silverio advances to half guard. #T11#
Boudreaux is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Silverio is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Boudreaux defends it well.
Silverio trying to mount his opponent but Boudreaux defends it.
Boudreaux is trying to control but can't.
Silverio is trying to control the action in half guard but Boudreaux is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T12#
Still in half guard, Silverio seems content to control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Boudreaux manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boudreaux is trying to hold Silverio in close to prevent damage but Silverio has managed to pass into half guard.
Silverio content to control rather than advance.
Silverio trying to control the action but Boudreaux is working from the bottom.
Silverio wants to pass the guard but Boudreaux is defending well.
Silverio is still trying to improve position.#T13##SUB#
Boudreaux looking for submissions off his back.
Silverio is trying to control the action in half guard but Boudreaux is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Silverio passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Boudreaux (8) vs (11) Silverio
Boudreaux manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T14#
Boudreaux is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boudreaux is trying to maintain the position but Silverio is very close to passing his half guard.
Boudreaux wants to improve his position but Silverio is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Silverio wins on points by 11 to 8.
Carlos Silverio bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
CACC 110
Date: Aug 01, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ben Stone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 21 losses; Carlos Silverio!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Stone swats away the attempt to clinch by Silverio.
Silverio moves to clinch but Stone breaks away #TD#
and Stone counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Stone (2) vs (0) Silverio
Stone is just content to waste time from the top position. Silverio takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Stone wants to control from the top but Silverio keeps moving.
Stone is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverio is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1##SUB#
Stone drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Silverio dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stone (2) vs (2) Silverio
Silverio is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Silverio wants to control from the top but Stone keeps moving.
Silverio postures up.
Silverio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stone is keeping the position for now.
Silverio sitting in guard here, content to control.
Stone seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T2#
Silverio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Stone is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Silverio trying to control but Stone is working from the bottom.
Silverio engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Stone controls Silverio momentarily but Silverio frees himself.
Silverio pushing down on Stone's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Stone wants to control but Silverio is keeping busy.
Silverio is trying to control the action in half guard but Stone is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Silverio seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
Stone is not content to let Silverio control the position.#SUB#
Stone looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stone tries to get to full guard but Silverio has control of the leg. #SUB#
Stone looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T5#
Silverio works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Stone (2) vs (5) Silverio
Silverio looking to control but Stone is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Silverio looking for a guillotine from mount but Stone is having none of it.
Silverio moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Stone (2) vs (8) Silverio#T6##SUB2#
Silverio working for a choke but Stone is defending well.
Stone trying to control the action but Silverio just sinks the hooks in.
Silverio trying to control.
Silverio is not going to allow Stone to sit and survive in this position. #T7#
Stone staying busy and making it hard for Silverio to control.
Silverio is not going to allow Stone to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Silverio is looking for the choke from the back position but Stone is controlling his hands well.
Silverio keeps control of the position as Stone tries to break free.
#T8#
Stone trying to control but not successfully.
Stone is trying to break free.
Silverio is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Stone looking very determined here, making life difficult for Silverio.
Stone tries to roll but Silverio sticks to his back.
Silverio struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB2#
Stone preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Silverio. #T9#
Stone is in bad spot here.
Silverio not allowing Stone to control his hands.
Silverio struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB2#
Stone is having to fend off submission attempts from Silverio, who is looking to sink in the choke. Silverio doesn't have the hooks in though and Stone manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stone (4) vs (8) Silverio
Stone won't allow Silverio to sweep him here. #T10#
Stone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stone trying to control but Silverio is working from the bottom.
Stone looking to pass the guard.
Silverio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silverio wants to improve his position but instead Stone has moved into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silverio manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T11#
Silverio pulls Stone in close to prevent any damage.
Stone postures up.
Stone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silverio is keeping the position for now.
Silverio is trying to control the position but Stone postures up.
Stone trying to control the position from guard on top but Silverio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Silverio trying to control the position.
#T12#
Stone slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Stone (7) vs (8) Silverio
Silverio can't do much from the bottom here.
Stone is looking to take a break and control but Silverio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silverio gets back to half guard.#T13#
Stone seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Silverio is looking to improve his position.
Silverio wants to control but Stone is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T14#
Silverio is not content to let Stone control the position.
Stone trying to control from Silverio's half guard. Silverio has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Stone looking to pass the guard.
Silverio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stone is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stone postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silverio wins on points by 8 to 7.
Carlos Silverio decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
CACC 104
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 20 losses; Carlos Silverio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Silverio clinches up with MacGowan and pushes him back against the ropes.#TD2#
MacGowan gets control of Silverio's arms and successfully pulls guard. MacGowan will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
MacGowan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Silverio is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Silverio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan trying to control the position here.
Silverio trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Silverio controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Silverio pushing down on MacGowan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Silverio wants to take a breather but MacGowan is having none of it.
MacGowan trying to control here.
Silverio seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but MacGowan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Silverio is pressing down on MacGowan's thigh, looking to free his foot. MacGowan is holding on for now. #T2#
Silverio is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (3) vs (0) MacGowan
Silverio controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Silverio goes for an armbar but he's not got it… MacGowan turns into him and now he's in Silverio's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (3) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan content to stall in guard here. #T3#
MacGowan trying to control but Silverio is working from the bottom.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Silverio working a defensive guard here.
MacGowan preventing the sweep. #T4##SUB#
Silverio is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Silverio trying to control the position.
MacGowan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Silverio keeps moving.
Silverio looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacGowan is one step ahead there. #T5#
Silverio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silverio is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Silverio seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Silverio is working hard here to advance position.
Silverio wants to improve his position but instead MacGowan has moved into half guard.
#T6#
Silverio is looking to control MacGowan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silverio avoid being mounted?
Silverio is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Silverio is positioning himself well to prevent MacGowan advancing to mount.
Silverio trying to control but MacGowan postures up.
Silverio is controlling MacGowan's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T7#
Silverio is looking to improve his position.
MacGowan is taking a breather. Silverio says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Silverio is trying to maintain the position but MacGowan is very close to passing his half guard.#T8#
MacGowan controlling the action here.
Silverio wants to improve his position but MacGowan is controlling well.
Silverio is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Silverio tries to get to full guard but MacGowan has control of the leg. #T9#
MacGowan controlling the pace.
Silverio tries to roll over but MacGowan keeps him under control.
Silverio trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (3) vs (5) MacGowan#T10#
Silverio is trying to escape the mount.
Silverio is squirming around, avoiding MacGowan's attempts to control the action.
MacGowan content just to control the position here.
MacGowan trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T11#
MacGowan prevents Silverio from getting the reversal.
MacGowan looking to control but Silverio is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Silverio tries to hold on but MacGowan pushes him away.
MacGowan trying to control but Silverio is having none of it.
Silverio tries to lock up and control but MacGowan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T12#
MacGowan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Silverio is controlling an arm, preventing MacGowan from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Silverio has given up his back. Will we see MacGowan going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Silverio (3) vs (8) MacGowan#T13#
MacGowan has the hooks in. Silverio is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
MacGowan is riding his opponent, not letting Silverio buck him off.
Silverio wants to control his opponent's hands but MacGowan gets his hands free.
MacGowan controls the action.
Let's hope that MacGowan has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T14#
Silverio turns into MacGowan and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (5) vs (8) MacGowan
Silverio looking to sit in guard and control but MacGowan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (5) vs (10) MacGowan
Silverio trying to keep a closed guard but MacGowan is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silverio has his hands on MacGowan's head, controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
CACC 100
Date: Jun 20, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 12 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 19 losses; Carlos Silverio!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Dravezesdi tries to keep at a distance but Silverio has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dravezesdi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silverio avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Silverio manages to pull guard.
Silverio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've been hearing good reports from Dravezesdi's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Dravezesdi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dravezesdi wants to control from the top but Silverio keeps moving.
Dravezesdi tries to free his leg and advance position but Silverio is retaining full guard.
Silverio is pulling down on Dravezesdi's head. It's preventing any offense from Dravezesdi, at least for the moment.
Silverio working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dravezesdi looking to sit in guard and control but Silverio gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (0) vs (2) Silverio#T1#
Silverio passes Dravezesdi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Silverio is looking to take a break and control but Dravezesdi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dravezesdi wants to improve his position but Silverio is controlling well.
#SUB#
Dravezesdi actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Silverio is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dravezesdi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Silverio is trying to control. Dravezesdi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dravezesdi is looking to improve his position.
Dravezesdi is refusing to be controlled, as Silverio sits in half guard.
Dravezesdi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Silverio controlling from the top position.
Dravezesdi keeping full guard, as Silverio tries to pass. #T3#
Silverio wants to control from the top but Dravezesdi keeps moving.
Silverio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dravezesdi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (2) Silverio
Silverio wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Dravezesdi is now in half guard. #SUB#
Dravezesdi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Silverio has managed to free his arm - good work.
Silverio has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T4#
Dravezesdi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Silverio! Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (5) vs (2) Silverio
Silverio tries to lock up and control but Dravezesdi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dravezesdi content just to control the position here.
Dravezesdi tries to control but Silverio wriggling away.
Silverio tries to lock up and control but Dravezesdi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Silverio bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (5) vs (4) Silverio#T5#
Dravezesdi trying to control the position.
Dravezesdi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silverio's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (7) vs (4) Silverio
Silverio wants to improve his position but instead Dravezesdi has moved into half guard.
Silverio is trying is best to control the position here.
Silverio is not content to let Dravezesdi control the position.
Silverio is doing well to control the position and prevent Dravezesdi from advancing to side control.
Dravezesdi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T6#
Dravezesdi prevents Silverio from improving his position.
Dravezesdi is pressing down on Silverio's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silverio is holding on for now. #SUB#
Dravezesdi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Silverio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T7#
Dravezesdi is just content to waste time from the top position. Silverio takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Dravezesdi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silverio is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (7) vs (6) Silverio
Dravezesdi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T8#
Silverio won't allow Dravezesdi to sweep him here.
Silverio is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dravezesdi working a defensive guard here.
Silverio trying to control the position from guard on top but Dravezesdi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silverio advances to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T9#
Dravezesdi is staying active underneath Silverio, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dravezesdi won't allow Silverio to pass to mount.
Dravezesdi is refusing to be controlled, as Silverio sits in half guard.
Silverio might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dravezesdi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dravezesdi gets back to full guard.
Dravezesdi wants to sweep here but Silverio controlling him for the moment.
Dravezesdi is trying to control the position but Silverio postures up. #T10#
Silverio wants to control from the top but Dravezesdi keeps moving.
Silverio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dravezesdi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silverio looking to sit in guard and control but Dravezesdi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (9) vs (6) Silverio
Dravezesdi trying to control but Silverio is working from the bottom. #T11#
Silverio wants to sweep but no luck.
Dravezesdi passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (12) vs (6) Silverio
Silverio manages to get back to half guard.
Dravezesdi wants to control but Silverio is keeping him busy.
Dravezesdi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Dravezesdi is working for a kimura but Silverio is defending it quite comfortably.
#T12#
Dravezesdi trying to control the action but Silverio is working from the bottom.
Dravezesdi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Silverio is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Silverio controlling the position for now.
Silverio gets full guard.#T13#
Silverio has control of Dravezesdi's left arm, preventing Dravezesdi from doing any damage.
Dravezesdi wants to control from the top but Silverio keeps moving.
Dravezesdi tries to free his leg and advance position but Silverio is retaining full guard.
Silverio working a defensive guard here.
Silverio trying to control the position here.
Silverio controls Dravezesdi momentarily but Dravezesdi frees himself. #T14#
Dravezesdi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silverio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dravezesdi wants to control from the top but Silverio keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silverio wants to sweep but no luck.
Silverio is trying to keep Dravezesdi in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dravezesdi takes the fight on points by 12 to 6.
An out of breath Vulcahn Dravezesdi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CACC 99
Date: Jun 13, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 18 losses; Carlos Silverio!
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Silverio tries to clinch there but Trump circles away.
Silverio is looking to clinch.
Trump changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Silverio stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Silverio wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Trump dives in and scores a takedown into Silverio's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trump (2) vs (0) Silverio
Silverio pulls Trump in close to his closed guard and prevents Trump from doing any damage or advancing position.
Trump tries to free his leg and advance position but Silverio is retaining full guard.
Trump stopping the sweep attempt from Silverio.
Trump passes Silverio's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump trying to control the action but Silverio is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Trump is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Silverio has managed to free his arm - good work.
Silverio keeping control of the position. #T1#
Silverio is trying to maintain the position but Trump is very close to passing his half guard.
Trump wants to pass the guard but Silverio is defending well.
Silverio is looking to improve his position.
Silverio is staying active underneath Trump, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Trump trying to advance position but Silverio counters by regaining guard. #T2#
Silverio keeping moving, preventing Trump from controlling successfully.
Silverio is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Trump pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silverio is keeping the position for now.
Trump is working hard here to advance position.
Trump trying to control the position from guard on top but Silverio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silverio looking to control.
#T3#
Silverio keeping full guard, as Trump tries to pass.
Trump trying to control the position from guard on top but Silverio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silverio keeping full guard, as Trump tries to pass.
Silverio is trying to control the position but Trump postures up. #SUB#
Trump is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Silverio is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Silverio has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (2) vs (2) Silverio
Trump is trying to control the position but Silverio postures up. #T4#
Trump is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (4) vs (2) Silverio
Silverio is not content to let Trump control the position.
Silverio has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Trump is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Trump wants to free his trapped foot but Silverio is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T5#
Silverio manages to get to full guard.
Trump trying to control the position from guard on top but Silverio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trump pushes down on Silverio's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Trump is looking for a kimura here.
Trump wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silverio keeps working. #T6##SUB#
Trump is trying to work for a kimura but Silverio is defending well.
Trump trying to control the action but Silverio is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Trump is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Silverio as he works his way to full guard.
Silverio trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Silverio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Trump is aware though and is defending well.#T7#
Silverio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Trump trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silverio keeping moving, preventing Trump from controlling successfully.
Silverio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Trump trying to control the position from guard on top but Silverio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silverio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Trump trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Trump passes Silverio's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Silverio is refusing to be controlled, as Trump sits in half guard. #T8##SUB#
Trump is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Trump is working for an americana but Silverio has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Trump was thinking about the submission.
Silverio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trump is one step ahead there.
Silverio keeping full guard, as Trump tries to pass. #T9#
Silverio keeping moving, preventing Trump from controlling successfully.
Trump tries to free his leg and advance position but Silverio is retaining full guard.
Silverio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Trump wants to control from the top but Silverio keeps moving.
Trump pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silverio is keeping the position for now. #T10#
Silverio pulls Trump in close to prevent any damage.
Trump pushing down on Silverio's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Trump is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Silverio has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Trump looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Silverio wants to improve his position but Trump is controlling well.
#T11##SUB#
Trump seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Silverio is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Donald Trump!
A victorious Donald Trump thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CACC 90 CORONA CARD
Date: May 16, 2020 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rodney Holzken (ranked 16253 p4p, 162 weight class) and Carlos Silverio (ranked 22361 p4p, 148 weight class). Holzken comes into the arena with Justin Bieber ft. Ariana Grande - Let Me Think Bout You blaring out of the sound system. Silverio has chosen Shiro Sagisu - Angel of Doom as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Carlos Silverio has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 12 losses; Rodney Holzken! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 17 losses; Carlos Silverio!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Silverio stuffs the takedown.
Holzken shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silverio as he avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Silverio. No joy for Holzken on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodney Holzken. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holzken shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silverio pinned against the ropes. Silverio gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Holzken feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Holzken (2) vs (0) Silverio
Silverio is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holzken (2) vs (2) Silverio
Silverio is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holzken keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holzken trying to control here.
Silverio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holzken keeps working.
Holzken desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Silverio wants to work for an arm triangle but Holzken is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holzken trying to control but Silverio postures up.
Silverio is pressing down on Holzken's thigh, looking to free his foot. Holzken is holding on for now.
Holzken moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silverio wants to pass the guard but Holzken is keeping the position.
Holzken has his hands on Silverio's head, controlling the position.
Silverio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Holzken is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holzken (4) vs (2) Silverio
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silverio is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holzken (4) vs (4) Silverio
Holzken bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silverio's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holzken (6) vs (4) Silverio
Silverio looking for a guillotine here but Holzken defends easily.
Silverio can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Holzken controls the pace.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Holzken preventing the sweep.
Holzken is looking to advance position but Silverio has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Holzken (6) vs (8) Silverio
Holzken slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Silverio is keen to just control but Holzken is a slippery customer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Holzken manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Silverio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Holzken trying to control the position here.
Holzken keeping full guard, as Silverio tries to pass.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Silverio trying to move into half guard but instead Holzken has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holzken (8) vs (8) Silverio
Silverio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silverio is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holzken (8) vs (10) Silverio
Holzken trying to keep a closed guard but Silverio is proving a slippery customer.
Holzken seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Silverio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holzken is keeping the position for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Silverio trying to move into half guard but instead Holzken has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holzken (10) vs (10) Silverio
Silverio trying to control the position.
Holzken is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Our spies down at at Five Round Fight Club NY (50 max) inform us that Silverio has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Silverio working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Holzken has passed into half guard!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Holzken trying to pass the guard but Silverio defending well.
Holzken trying to control the action but Silverio is working from the bottom.
Silverio is looking for a sweep. Holzken is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Silverio is still trying to improve position.
Silverio is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Holzken wants to take a breather but Silverio is having none of it.
Silverio wants to get back to full guard but Holzken has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Holzken (13) vs (10) Silverio
Silverio is looking to reverse the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Silverio regains half guard.
Silverio is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Holzken jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Holzken (16) vs (10) Silverio
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Holzken trying to control the action but Silverio is working from the bottom.
Holzken is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Silverio sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Well,Holzken is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Silverio wants to improve his position but Holzken is controlling well.
Silverio moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Silverio has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Holzken has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Holzken (19) vs (10) Silverio
Silverio tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silverio seems a little lost for a moment, as Holzken dominates the positioning.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Silverio tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silverio keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Holzken trying to control the position but Silverio is working away.
Holzken controls the position from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silverio is not content to let Holzken control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Holzken takes the fight on points by 19 to 10.
Rodney Holzken decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CACC 86 CORONA CARD
Date: May 09, 2020 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Carlos Silverio (ranked 22415 p4p, 163 weight class) and Tyrano Jackson (ranked 21002 p4p, 152 weight class). Silverio comes into the arena with Shiro Sagisu - Angel of Doom blaring out of the sound system. Carlos Silverio is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 16 losses; Carlos Silverio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Tyrano Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Silverio gets caught napping as Jackson dives in and scores a takedown. Silverio manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silverio (0) vs (2) Jackson
Jackson is looking to pass into half guard but Silverio pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Silverio is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (2) vs (2) Jackson
Jackson keeping full guard, as Silverio tries to pass.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Silverio postures up.
Jackson wants to improve his position but instead Silverio has moved into half guard.
Silverio tries to pass to full mount but Jackson defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silverio is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jackson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silverio trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Silverio haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jackson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jackson is looking to sweep but instead, Silverio has passed into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jackson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jackson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (2) vs (4) Jackson
Silverio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Silverio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silverio can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jackson controls the pace.
Jackson passes into half guard.
Jackson is trying to control the action in half guard but Silverio is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jackson is working for a submission of some sort.
Jackson uses his free foot to push down on Silverio's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Silverio. Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (2) vs (7) Jackson
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silverio is looking to escape.
Jackson content just to control the position here.
Jackson fails to move to back control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Jackson tries to control but Silverio wriggling away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jackson seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Silverio is holding on tight.
Jackson moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Silverio (2) vs (10) Jackson
Silverio tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Jackson is trying to take his opponent's back.
Silverio is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jackson is working for a guillotine from mount but Silverio frees his head quite easily.
Jackson takes Silverio's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Silverio is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Silverio (2) vs (13) Jackson
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Silverio rolls, trying to escape but Jackson keeps control of the position.
Jackson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Silverio is defending well though. Jackson let's go of the attempt for now.
Jackson is trying to control but Silverio is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Jackson with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Jackson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Silverio has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jackson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Silverio is now in Jackson's guard. A big mistake from Jackson there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (4) vs (13) Jackson
Jackson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silverio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Silverio passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (7) vs (13) Jackson
Jackson is looking to reverse the position.
Silverio passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Jackson! Score +2 for reaching mount: Silverio (9) vs (13) Jackson
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Silverio fails to move to back control.
Jackson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Jackson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Jackson is pressing down on Silverio's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Silverio tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Jackson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Silverio is now in half guard.
Silverio prevents Jackson from improving his position.
Jackson is defending against the submission attempts here by Silverio.
Jackson gets back to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Silverio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Jackson has an active guard here but Silverio has managed to pass into half guard.
Jackson looking for submissions off his back.
Jackson trying to control here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Silverio works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (12) vs (13) Jackson
Jackson gets back to half guard.
Jackson trying to control from the bottom.
Silverio perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jackson wants to control but Silverio is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jackson moves into full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Silverio is now in half guard.
Jackson is looking to control Silverio's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jackson avoid being mounted?
Jackson actively working from the bottom here.
Jackson is trying to maintain the position but Silverio is very close to passing his half guard.
Jackson moves into full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Silverio showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Silverio controlling him for the moment.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Silverio tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jackson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (12) vs (15) Jackson
Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silverio is keeping the position for now.
Jackson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Silverio's guard.
Jackson trying to control from Silverio's half guard. Silverio has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Silverio keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson advances to half guard.
Jackson wants to control but Silverio is keeping him busy.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking for a kimura but Silverio is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jackson to get the leverage.
Jackson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Silverio! Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (12) vs (18) Jackson
Jackson wants to control the pace but Silverio is squirming around nicely.
Jackson controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson wants to control the pace but Silverio is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson wins on points by 18 to 12.
Tyrano Jackson tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
CACC 83 CORONA CARD
Date: May 02, 2020 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shanti Anatta (ranked 7872 p4p, 146 weight class) and Carlos Silverio (ranked 22425 p4p, 151 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Anatta might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to A Traditional Buddhist Chant. Silverio has chosen Shiro Sagisu - Angel of Doom as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Shanti Anatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 16 losses; Carlos Silverio!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Anatta gets tackled into the ropes by Silverio. Silverio maintains the clinch.
Silverio pulls Anatta into guard.
Anatta trying to control the position from guard on top but Silverio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silverio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silverio is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (0) vs (2) Silverio
Silverio looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anatta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anatta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Anatta might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Anatta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Anatta wants to improve his position but Silverio is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anatta is pressing down on Silverio's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Silverio wants to control from the top but Anatta keeps moving.
Anatta keeping full guard, as Silverio tries to pass.
Silverio trying to control the position from guard on top but Anatta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silverio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anatta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silverio works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Silverio is looking to advance position but Anatta won't allow it.
Anatta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silverio looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anatta wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Silverio is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Anatta wants to improve his position but Silverio is controlling well.
Silverio is looking to stall here but Anatta recovers full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Anatta manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Silverio manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (2) vs (2) Silverio
Silverio keeping full guard, as Anatta tries to pass.
Anatta wants to control from the top but Silverio keeps moving.
Anatta wants to pass the guard but Silverio is keeping the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Anatta controls from within his opponent's guard.
Anatta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silverio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silverio is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anatta defends well.
Anatta sitting in guard here, content to control.
Anatta postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Silverio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Anatta trying to control the position from guard on top but Silverio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silverio is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Anatta wants to pass the guard but Silverio is keeping the position.
Anatta is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Silverio is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Silverio has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (2) vs (4) Silverio
Anatta is looking to sweep but instead, Silverio has passed into half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Silverio trying to control from half guard but Anatta is working away.
Anatta is looking for a sweep. Silverio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silverio is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Anatta defends it well.
Silverio trying to mount his opponent but Anatta defends it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Anatta is trying to maintain the position but Silverio is very close to passing his half guard.
Silverio trying to control from half guard but Anatta is working away.
Silverio trying to mount his opponent but Anatta defends it.
Anatta wants to improve his position but Silverio is controlling well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Silverio trying to mount his opponent but Anatta defends it.
Anatta is looking for a sweep. Silverio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anatta is trying to control but Silverio passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (2) vs (7) Silverio
Silverio wants to control but Anatta is keeping him busy.
Anatta is looking to reverse the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Anatta is working hard here to advance position.
Anatta is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Silverio off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Anatta (6) vs (7) Silverio
Silverio is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Anatta gets his way!
Anatta is looking for the choke from the back position but Silverio is controlling his hands well.
Silverio tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Silverio bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (6) vs (9) Silverio
Silverio is pushing down on Anatta's leg trying to pass to half guard. Anatta is fighting to maintain full guard but Silverio has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Silverio seems to be looking for submissions.
Silverio is keen to just control but Anatta is a slippery customer.
Anatta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silverio controlling the action here.
Silverio works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (6) vs (12) Silverio
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Silverio prevents Anatta from getting the reversal.
Anatta tries to improve his position but Silverio has taken his back! Silverio has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Anatta tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Silverio pushes Anatta away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carlos Silverio!
Carlos Silverio decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
CACC 79
Date: Apr 19, 2020 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dick Diaz (ranked 3249 p4p, 374 weight class) and Carlos Silverio (ranked 22369 p4p, 619 weight class). Diaz comes to the ring accompanied by Feiticeira. Silverio has chosen Shiro Sagisu - Angel of Doom as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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 6 wins and 4 losses; Dick Diaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 15 losses; Carlos Silverio!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Diaz forces Silverio back against the ropes and clinches.
Silverio tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Diaz just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Silverio tries to pull guard but Diaz forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Diaz turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Diaz (4) vs (0) Silverio
Diaz wants to control but Silverio is keeping him busy.
Silverio is looking for a sweep.
Diaz in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Diaz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Diaz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverio struggling a bit here.
Silverio tries to improve position but can't.
Silverio is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Diaz is trying to get an arm triangle but Silverio is defending well.
Diaz trying to control the position but Silverio is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz controls the position.
Silverio is trying to improve his position.
Diaz wants to control but Silverio is keeping him busy.
Silverio manages to work his way to half guard, despite Diaz's best efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz controlling the pace.
Silverio is refusing to be controlled, as Diaz sits in half guard.
Diaz prevents Silverio from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to take a breather but Silverio is having none of it.
Silverio wants to get back to full guard.
Diaz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Diaz wants to control but Silverio is keeping him busy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Diaz trying to control from Silverio's half guard. Silverio has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Diaz passes Silverio's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Diaz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Silverio trying to control but Diaz postures up.
Silverio tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Diaz has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (7) vs (0) Silverio
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Diaz controlling the position easily from mount.
Diaz looking to control but Silverio is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Diaz prevents Silverio from getting the reversal.
Diaz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Diaz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
We've been hearing that Diaz has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Silverio is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Diaz looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Silverio prevents Diaz from taking his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Diaz controlling from the full mount.
Silverio is squirming around, avoiding Diaz's attempts to control the action.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Silverio tries to hold on but Diaz pushes him away.
Silverio really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Diaz controlling from mount.
Diaz wants to control the pace but Silverio is squirming around nicely.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Silverio is trying desperately to improve position.
Diaz looking to control but Silverio is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Diaz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Silverio has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Diaz (10) vs (0) Silverio
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Silverio is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Silverio turns into Diaz and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (10) vs (2) Silverio
Silverio has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Diaz to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Silverio is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Diaz pulls down on the head and he's put Silverio to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dick Diaz!
Dick Diaz decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
CACC 73
Date: Apr 04, 2020 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Carlos Silverio (ranked 22201 p4p, 586 weight class) and Ronald Dela Rosa (ranked 25054 p4p, 601 weight class). Silverio comes into the arena with Shiro Sagisu - Angel of Doom blaring out of the sound system. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 15 losses; Carlos Silverio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 20 losses; Ronald Dela Rosa!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dela Rosa tries to sprawl but Silverio drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silverio (2) vs (0) Dela Rosa
Dela Rosa actively working from the bottom here.
Dela Rosa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silverio seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dela Rosa is looking to improve his position.
Silverio trying to control the action but Dela Rosa is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverio has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (5) vs (0) Dela Rosa
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela Rosa wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Silverio (8) vs (0) Dela Rosa
Dela Rosa is trying to break free.
Dela Rosa just trying to survive but Silverio is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Silverio tries to get the hooks in deep but Dela Rosa pushed the leg off.
Silverio is working for a rear naked choke. Dela Rosa is not defending it well and Silverio has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Dela Rosa refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Dela Rosa's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carlos Silverio!
Carlos Silverio spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
CACC 66
Date: Mar 14, 2020 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Carlos Silverio (ranked 20945 p4p, 521 weight class) and Ryan Del Oeste (ranked 2170 p4p, 263 weight class). Silverio comes to the ring accompanied by Shiro Sagisu - Angel of Doom. Del Oeste has chosen Coming Home as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 14 losses; Carlos Silverio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Ryan Del Oeste!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Silverio rushes Del Oeste and presses him up against the ropes.
Del Oeste has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Silverio regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silverio (0) vs (2) Del Oeste
Del Oeste controls from within his opponent's guard.
Del Oeste's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Del Oeste trying to control but Silverio is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Oeste is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silverio looking for a sweep. Not yet Silverio, not yet.
Silverio is trying to control the position but Del Oeste postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Del Oeste told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Silverio looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Del Oeste trying to control the position from guard on top but Silverio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silverio working a defensive guard but Del Oeste manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (0) vs (5) Del Oeste
Silverio looking for a sweep but Del Oeste has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Silverio (0) vs (7) Del Oeste
Del Oeste prevents Silverio from getting the reversal.
Del Oeste controlling the position easily from mount.
Del Oeste wants to control the pace but Silverio is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste prevents Silverio from getting the reversal.
Silverio slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Silverio makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Silverio.
Silverio throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Silverio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Del Oeste gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Del Oeste won't allow Silverio to sweep him here.
Del Oeste trying to control the position from guard on top but Silverio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste stopping the sweep attempt from Silverio.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Silverio keeping moving, preventing Del Oeste from controlling successfully.
Silverio wants to sweep here but Del Oeste controlling him for the moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Silverio working a defensive guard here.
Del Oeste stays in close to Silverio's body and controls the position.
Del Oeste avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Del Oeste wants to control from the top but Silverio keeps moving.
Silverio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Del Oeste sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Silverio's guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silverio keeps working.
Silverio wants to improve his position but Del Oeste is controlling well.
Del Oeste passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (0) vs (10) Del Oeste
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste gets to mount! Silverio was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Silverio (0) vs (12) Del Oeste
Silverio is desperately trying to improve his position but Del Oeste has a good base and remains in mount.
Del Oeste controlling from mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Silverio is looking to get to half guard.
Silverio is squirming around, avoiding Del Oeste's attempts to control the action.
Silverio is trying desperately to improve position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste wants to control the pace but Silverio is squirming around nicely.
Silverio slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Del Oeste keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Silverio works his way to full guard. Good work.
Silverio looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Del Oeste passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (0) vs (15) Del Oeste
Del Oeste is looking to take a break and control but Silverio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Silverio sneaks back into half guard.
Silverio is looking for a sweep. Del Oeste is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Silverio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Del Oeste is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that's the end of the fight!
Del Oeste wins on points by 15 to 0.
Our winner, Ryan Del Oeste, 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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Event:
CACC 57
Date: Feb 22, 2020 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Carlos Silverio (ranked 6354 p4p, 514 weight class) and Red Cup (ranked 4860 p4p, 463 weight class). Silverio's entrance music is Shiro Sagisu - Angel of Doom. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 14 losses; Carlos Silverio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Red Cup!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cup instigates a clinch.
Silverio is fighting off a takedown attempt but Cup is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Silverio to the mat. Silverio regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silverio (0) vs (2) Cup
Silverio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Silverio keeping moving, preventing Cup from controlling successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Cup controlling from the top position.
Silverio is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cup defends well.
Cup is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cup wants to pass the guard but Silverio is keeping the position.
Cup won't allow Silverio to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cup sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cup trying to control the position from guard on top but Silverio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cup looking to pass the guard.
Silverio has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Cup controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cup wants to control from the top but Silverio keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cup avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cup trying to control the position from guard on top but Silverio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cup is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Silverio is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cup defends well.
Cup trying to control the position from guard on top but Silverio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cup is looking to advance position but Silverio has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Silverio (4) vs (2) Cup
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silverio pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Cup bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (4) vs (4) Cup
Cup passes into half guard.
Silverio trying to control here.
Cup controlling the action here.
Cup prevents Silverio from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cup slows the pace down in half guard.
Cup trying to control from half guard but Silverio is working away.
Cup is trying to work for a kimura but Silverio is defending well.
Silverio gets full guard.
Cup stands and throws Silverio's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (4) vs (7) Cup
Cup controls the position from side control.
Silverio tries to bench press Cup off him but Cup keeps the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cup trying to control the position but Silverio is working away.
Cup might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Silverio haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Silverio is trying to get back to half guard.
Cup trying to control the position but Silverio is working away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Silverio seems a little lost for a moment, as Cup dominates the positioning.
Silverio is looking for a sweep.
Cup trying to control the action but Silverio is working from the bottom.
Cup taking a break here but Silverio is having none of it and regains half guard.
Cup is looking to take a break and control but Silverio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cup is looking to pass Silverio's guard but actually Silverio recovers to full guard.
Cup trying to control but Silverio is working from the bottom.
Cup looking to improve position, pressing down on Silverio's thigh with his hand. Silverio seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Cup paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Cup's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Silverio picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Carlos Silverio!
Carlos Silverio spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
The defeated Red Cup had this to say: 'That wasn't fun.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 28 (205lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Feb 14, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Carlos Silverio (ranked 6447 p4p, 519 weight class) and Rauta Kansleri (ranked 1440 p4p, 0 weight class). Silverio's entrance music is Shiro Sagisu - Angel of Doom. A fine choice. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 13 losses; Carlos Silverio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Rauta Kansleri!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Russell Pearce and Lou da Vinci.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Silverio drives through and clinches with Kansleri against the cage.
Silverio tries to pull guard but Kansleri won't allow it.
Kansleri jumps guard.
Kansleri bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silverio's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (0) vs (2) Kansleri
Kansleri must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kansleri is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
My spies in Master Chai's Dojo inform me that Kansleri has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kansleri trying to control but Silverio is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kansleri gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kansleri controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kansleri stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silverio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kansleri seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kansleri trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silverio wants to sweep here but Kansleri controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kansleri is continuing to stall.
Silverio is trying to control the position but Kansleri postures up.
Kansleri looking to pass the guard.
Silverio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silverio keeping moving, preventing Kansleri from controlling successfully.
Kansleri is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silverio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silverio lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (2) vs (2) Kansleri
Kansleri is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silverio postures up.
Silverio sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kansleri escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silverio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Silverio forces his way into half guard.
Kansleri is trying to get back to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Silverio trying to control the action but Kansleri is working from the bottom.
Kansleri won't allow Silverio to pass to mount.
Kansleri trying to control but Silverio postures up.
Kansleri is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silverio is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kansleri wants to control but Silverio is keeping busy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri is trying to control but Silverio passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (5) vs (2) Kansleri
Kansleri is trying to improve his position.
Silverio goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kansleri rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Silverio's guard! Nice work there by Kansleri! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (5) vs (4) Kansleri
Silverio isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kansleri stacks Silverio on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kansleri! Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (5) vs (7) Kansleri
Kansleri tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Silverio is looking to regain half guard here but Kansleri keeps moving and retains side control.
Kansleri content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Silverio is looking for a sweep.
Kansleri trying to control the action but Silverio is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri takes a little break here. Silverio wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Silverio prevents Kansleri from improving position.
Kansleri trying to control the action but Silverio is working from the bottom.
Kansleri controls the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Kansleri has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kansleri has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Silverio (5) vs (9) Kansleri
Silverio can't escape the position.
Silverio regains half guard.
Silverio tries to get to full guard but Kansleri has control of the leg.
Kansleri moves into full mount! Silverio won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (5) vs (12) Kansleri
Kansleri trying to control but Silverio is having none of it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Silverio has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kansleri controlling his opponent.
Kansleri is trying to take his opponent's back.
Silverio sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kansleri keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Silverio might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kansleri uses his free foot to push down on Silverio's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Silverio. Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (5) vs (15) Kansleri
Silverio is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Kansleri has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Silverio (5) vs (18) Kansleri
Kansleri biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri wants to control but Silverio is keeping busy.
Kansleri keeps control of the position as Silverio tries to break free.
Kansleri trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Kansleri might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Silverio haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
I would not like to be Silverio right now.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Silverio's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kansleri is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Silverio has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Kansleri just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Kansleri struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Silverio right now.
Kansleri looking for the choke from the back.
Kansleri just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The adventures of Kansleri the control monster continue. Boring.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kansleri's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kansleri wins on points by 18 to 5.
Rauta Kansleri decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
TWGC 28 (205lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 05, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Carlos Silverio (ranked 6475 p4p, 506 weight class) and Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva (ranked 331 p4p, 0 weight class). Silverio comes into the arena with Shiro Sagisu - Angel of Doom blaring out of the sound system. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 13 losses; Carlos Silverio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
DeSilva gets a double leg takedown into Silverio's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silverio (0) vs (2) DeSilva
Silverio looking to hit a scissor sweep but DeSilva is one step ahead there.
DeSilva advances to half guard.
DeSilva keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Silverio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if DeSilva is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverio is staying active underneath DeSilva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeSilva works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (0) vs (5) DeSilva
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSilva tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
It looks like DeSilva might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Silverio is wriggling around trying to escape.
DeSilva controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
More stalling from DeSilva.
Silverio 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.
DeSilva looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
DeSilva is keen to just control but Silverio is a slippery customer.
DeSilva wants to free his trapped foot but Silverio is holding on for dear life with his legs.
DeSilva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Silverio has managed to free his arm - good work.
DeSilva trying to control the action but Silverio is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva sitting and controlling from the half guard.
DeSilva is continuing to stall.
DeSilva is stalling here. Silverio is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! DeSilva seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Silverio has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Silverio (4) vs (5) DeSilva
DeSilva manages to work his way to half guard, despite Silverio's best efforts.
DeSilva wants to control the action here but instead Silverio manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (7) vs (5) DeSilva
DeSilva is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Silverio seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but DeSilva is holding on tight.
DeSilva tries to reverse the position but Silverio maintains control.
DeSilva slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
DeSilva wants to control but Silverio is keeping busy.
DeSilva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
DeSilva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
DeSilva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva seems keen to control Silverio's posture.
DeSilva wants to sweep here but Silverio controlling him for the moment.
DeSilva looking to control but Silverio passes into half guard.
DeSilva is pressing down on Silverio's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
DeSilva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
DeSilva working a defensive guard here.
DeSilva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva working for a triangle but Silverio defends it easily.
DeSilva trying to keep a closed guard but Silverio is proving a slippery customer.
Silverio advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (10) vs (5) DeSilva
Silverio advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Silverio (12) vs (5) DeSilva
DeSilva is trying to escape the mount.
DeSilva wants to control but Silverio is having none of it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva is wriggling around trying to escape.
DeSilva is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Silverio takes DeSilva's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, DeSilva is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Silverio (15) vs (5) DeSilva
DeSilva defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Silverio's arms.
DeSilva tries to break free.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Silverio tightening his grip on DeSilva, looking for the choke.
DeSilva can't escape the position.
Silverio seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Silverio tries to keep control of the position but DeSilva is staying busy.
Silverio is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
DeSilva is keeping busy.
DeSilva is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Silverio looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! DeSilva taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carlos Silverio!
A very excited looking Carlos Silverio rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
CACC 37
Date: Dec 28, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Joe Bone (ranked 1675 p4p, 213 weight class) and Carlos Silverio (ranked 6659 p4p, 505 weight class). Bone comes to the ring accompanied by You'll Never Walk Alone. Silverio is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Shiro Sagisu - Angel of Doom. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 7 losses; Joe Bone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 12 losses; Carlos Silverio!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Silverio instigates a clinch.
Silverio wants a takedown but no success here.
Bone is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Silverio is defending well.
Bone gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bone (2) vs (0) Silverio
Silverio tries to get to full guard but Bone has control of the leg.
Silverio trying to hold on to Bone's head to control him but Bone postures up.
Bone is looking to take a break and control but Silverio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bone content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bone tries to pass to full mount but Silverio defends it.
Bone uses his free foot to push down on Silverio's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Silverio. Score +3 for passing guard: Bone (5) vs (0) Silverio
Silverio regains half guard.
Silverio trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bone frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bone (8) vs (0) Silverio
Bone trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Silverio is trying desperately to improve position.
Silverio has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Bone manages to capitalize on a mistake by Silverio to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bone (11) vs (0) Silverio
Silverio tries to escape the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bone slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silverio tries to escape the position.
Will Bone go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Bone is hanging on to Silverio's back as he tries to escape.
Bone looking to break Silverio's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Silverio remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bone will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Silverio is keeping busy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bone working for the choke.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Will Bone go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bone is hanging on to Silverio's back as he tries to escape.
Bone seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Silverio is keeping busy.
Silverio tries to escape but Bone has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bone is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Silverio taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Bone.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Bone!
Joe Bone decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 27 (185lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between George Arias (ranked 1555 p4p, 205 weight class) and Carlos Silverio (ranked 6333 p4p, 504 weight class). Silverio has chosen Shiro Sagisu - Angel of Doom as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 7 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 11 losses; Carlos Silverio!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Silverio tries to clinch there but Arias circles away.
Silverio takes the fight into the clinch.
Arias turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Arias manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Arias (4) vs (0) Silverio
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Arias tries to move to mount but Silverio blocks the move with his legs.
Silverio is trying to get back to half guard.
Silverio is not content to let Arias control the position.
Silverio is looking for a sweep.
Silverio has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverio is still trying to improve position.
Silverio is not content to let Arias control the position.
Arias advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Arias (6) vs (0) Silverio
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silverio has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Arias (9) vs (0) Silverio
Arias tightening his grip on Silverio, looking for the choke.
Silverio staying busy and making it hard for Arias to control.
Silverio is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Silverio is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silverio rolls, trying to escape but Arias keeps control of the position.
Arias looking for the choke but no joy.
Arias controlling well, preventing Silverio from escaping the position.
Arias seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Arias is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Silverio knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Silverio for a finish.
Arias trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silverio defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Arias's arms.
Arias is riding his opponent, not letting Silverio buck him off.
Arias is controlling the position but Silverio somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arias is looking to advance position but Silverio won't allow it.
Silverio gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silverio controls Arias momentarily but Arias frees himself.
Silverio wants to sweep here but Arias controlling him for the moment.
Silverio had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Arias defends it easily.
Arias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silverio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arias is working hard here to advance position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Arias is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Silverio is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Silverio has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (9) vs (2) Silverio
Silverio wants to control from the top but Arias keeps moving.
Arias looking for a sweep. Not yet Arias, not yet.
Arias looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Arias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Arias is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Arias has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silverio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Arias throws his legs up looking for a submission but Silverio uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (9) vs (5) Silverio
Arias is trying to improve his position.
Arias sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Arias is trying to get back to full guard.
Silverio is looking to advance position but Arias won't allow it.
Arias is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Silverio's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Silverio's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Arias (13) vs (5) Silverio
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Arias has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Silverio has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Arias really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Silverio.
Silverio tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Silverio is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Arias looking to control and managing it successfully.
Silverio prevents Arias from taking his back.
Arias is trying to control here but Silverio has managed to regain half guard.
Arias passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (16) vs (5) Silverio
Arias takes Silverio's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Silverio is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Arias (19) vs (5) Silverio
I would not like to be Silverio right now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Silverio's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Arias is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Silverio is defending well though. Arias let's go of the attempt for now.
Arias wants to control the position but Silverio frees himself and scrambles - Arias manages to regain control in side control.
Silverio is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arias is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Silverio knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Silverio tries to improve position but can't.
Arias has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Arias (21) vs (5) Silverio
Arias goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Silverio turns into him and now he's in Arias's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (21) vs (7) Silverio
Arias is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Silverio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silverio wants to pass the guard but Arias is keeping the position.
Arias is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Arias is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silverio tries to free his leg and advance position but Arias is retaining full guard.
Arias wants to sweep here but Silverio controlling him for the moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Arias is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Silverio has his hands clasped together but Arias extends and breaks Silverio's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Arias.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). George Arias!
George Arias seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CACC 18
Date: Nov 16, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Oscar Stolt (ranked 6208 p4p, 492 weight class) and Carlos Silverio (ranked 5927 p4p, 484 weight class). Silverio is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Shiro Sagisu - Angel of Doom. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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 1 losses; Oscar Stolt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 11 losses; Carlos Silverio!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Stolt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Silverio tries for a takedown. No joy.
Silverio gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stolt.
Silverio jumps into guard, dragging Stolt to the mat.
Stolt preventing the sweep.
Silverio is pulling down on Stolt's head to control his posture.
Stolt passes Silverio's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stolt is keen to just control but Silverio is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silverio trying to control here.
Silverio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silverio is pressing down on Stolt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stolt seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Silverio manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stolt manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stolt (0) vs (2) Silverio
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stolt trying to control the position.
Stolt looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Silverio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stolt is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silverio controlling from the top position.
Silverio wants to control from the top but Stolt keeps moving.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Silverio slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Stolt (0) vs (5) Silverio
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silverio tries for a kimura but Stolt is defending well.
Silverio tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stolt is looking for a sweep.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Silverio is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Stolt's shoulder. That is not cool.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Silverio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stolt keeps working.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Silverio tries to move to full mount but Stolt actually manages to regain half guard.
Silverio is trying to control the action in half guard but Stolt is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stolt wants to control but Silverio is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Silverio wants to work for an arm triangle but Stolt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Stolt wants to get back to full guard.
Silverio is pressing down on Stolt's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stolt is holding on for now.
Silverio is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Silverio passes into side control, despite Stolt's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Stolt (0) vs (8) Silverio
Silverio taking a break here but Stolt is having none of it and regains half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Stolt is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Silverio's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Silverio's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Stolt (4) vs (8) Silverio
Silverio 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.
Silverio is trying to break free.
Stolt trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Silverio right now.
Silverio rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Silverio trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Stolt (7) vs (8) Silverio
Stolt avoids the attempt from Silverio to control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Silverio regains half guard.
Silverio works his way to full guard. Good work.
Silverio trying to control the position.
Silverio looking for a sweep. Not yet Silverio, not yet.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Stolt trying to control the position from guard on top but Silverio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silverio isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Stolt stacks Silverio on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Stolt! Score +3 for passing guard: Stolt (10) vs (8) Silverio
Silverio is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Silverio is letting Stolt control him for a moment.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Silverio is trying to improve his position.
Stolt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silverio keeps working.
Silverio tries to bench press Stolt off him but Stolt keeps the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Silverio is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Stolt off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Stolt (10) vs (12) Silverio
Stolt is in a bad position with Silverio working for a choke. Stolt manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stolt (12) vs (12) Silverio
Stolt wants to pass the guard but Silverio is keeping the position.
Silverio wants to hit a switch here but Stolt passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Silverio there! Score +3 for passing guard: Stolt (15) vs (12) Silverio
Silverio slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Silverio is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stolt's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stolt's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Stolt (15) vs (16) Silverio
Stolt tries to roll but Silverio sticks to his back.
Silverio working for the choke.
Silverio sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Stolt taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:56 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. |
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Event:
CACC 10
Date: Oct 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kenny Knight (ranked 4224 p4p, 428 weight class) and Carlos Silverio (ranked 5648 p4p, 480 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Silverio's choice of entrance music: Shiro Sagisu - Angel of Doom. This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Kenny Knight! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 11 losses; Carlos Silverio!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Knight darts in and clinches Silverio up against the ropes.
Silverio jumps into guard, dragging Knight to the mat.
Knight slips nicely into half guard.
Silverio wants to get back to full guard.
Knight wants to work for an arm triangle but Silverio is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Knight is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Silverio is just riding it out for now. Knight eventually gives up the hold.
Knight prevents Silverio from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight is working for a kimura but Silverio is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Silverio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Knight.
Knight is pressing down on Silverio's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silverio is holding on for now.
Silverio is not content to let Knight control the position.
Silverio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight is working for a submission of some sort.
Silverio is pressing down on Knight's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Knight has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Silverio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Knight is aware though and is defending well.
Knight has gone for a leg lock! Silverio slips out almost immediately though and dives into Knight's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Knight (0) vs (2) Silverio
Knight looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Silverio has picked Knight up and slammed him! Knight can't keep hold of the triangle and Silverio manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Knight (0) vs (5) Silverio
Knight tries to bench press Silverio off him but Silverio keeps the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Knight is trying to control Silverio's posture but Silverio avoids it.
Knight manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Knight (2) vs (5) Silverio
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silverio wants to get back to full guard.
Knight seems to be working for a kimura but Silverio defends the submission attempt.
Silverio manages to get to full guard.
Silverio trying to control the position.
Silverio is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Knight (2) vs (7) Silverio
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Knight is looking to get back to full guard here but Silverio has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Knight (2) vs (10) Silverio
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight is trying to control Silverio's posture but Silverio avoids it.
Silverio is looking to take a break and control but Knight is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Knight is trying to work for a sweep but Silverio has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Knight (2) vs (12) Silverio
Silverio is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Knight to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Knight shrugs it off.
Knight keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Silverio with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Silverio looking to secure an arm triangle but Knight defends it well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Knight is trying to escape the mount.
Silverio pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Silverio looking to control but Knight is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Knight tries to improve his position but Silverio has taken his back! Silverio has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Knight tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Silverio pushes Knight away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carlos Silverio!
Carlos Silverio bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
CACC 7
Date: Oct 19, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Carlos Silverio (ranked 5519 p4p, 492 weight class) and Max Handle (ranked 3446 p4p, 371 weight class). Silverio comes to the ring accompanied by Shiro Sagisu - Angel of Doom. Handle comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Right On kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Max Handle was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 11 losses; Carlos Silverio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Max Handle!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Silverio fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Handle avoids it really well and circles away.
Silverio misses with a takedown attempt - Handle sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Silverio tries to keep at a distance but Handle has taken the fight into the clinch.
Handle jumps into guard, dragging Silverio to the mat.
Silverio postures up.
Silverio tries to free his leg and advance position but Handle is retaining full guard.
Handle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverio drops back, looking for a kneebar! Handle looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Handle looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Handle! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Silverio (0) vs (4) Handle
Handle goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Silverio has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Handle but great work by Silverio. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Silverio (4) vs (4) Handle
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handle is not content to let Silverio control the position.
Handle gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Handle trying to control but Silverio postures up.
Handle is looking for a sweep. Silverio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silverio looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Silverio wants to pass the guard but Handle is defending well.
Handle is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silverio wants to take a breather but Handle is having none of it.
Handle wants to improve his position but Silverio is controlling well.
Silverio seems to be working for a kimura but Handle defends the submission attempt.
Silverio looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Silverio is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silverio is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Silverio is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Handle defends it well.
Handle tries to roll over but Silverio keeps him under control.
Handle is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Silverio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Handle keeps working.
Silverio is really struggling to control Handle but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Silverio is thwarting Handle's attempts to control the position.
Handle is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Silverio is staying active.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Handle is trying to get back to full guard.
Handle is trying to control but can't.
Silverio is trying to control. Handle wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Silverio tries to pass the half guard into mount. Handle knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Silverio is trying to control. Handle wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Handle has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silverio is working away from the top position though.
Handle is looking for a sweep. Silverio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silverio wants to free his trapped foot but Handle is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Handle is trying to maintain the position but Silverio is very close to passing his half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Silverio wants to control but Handle is keeping him busy.
Silverio is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Handle defends it well.
Silverio trying to control from half guard but Handle is working away.
Handle moves into full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Silverio is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Handle is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Handle has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (4) vs (6) Handle
Silverio manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Handle manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (6) vs (6) Handle
Handle is trying to control the position but Silverio postures up.
Silverio wants to pass the guard but Handle is keeping the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Silverio is working hard here to advance position.
Silverio trying to control but Handle is working from the bottom.
Handle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Handle keeping moving, preventing Silverio from controlling successfully.
Silverio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Handle is keeping the position for now.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Silverio pushes down on Handle's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Silverio passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (9) vs (6) Handle
Silverio wants to control the pace but Handle is squirming around nicely.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Handle is trying desperately to improve position.
Silverio takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Handle is wriggling around trying to escape.
Silverio looking to control but Handle is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Silverio moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Handle has worked his arm free - good work by Handle!
Silverio trying to control the action but Handle is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Handle's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Silverio content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Handle tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Silverio wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Silverio content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Handle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Handle manages to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silverio takes the fight on points by 9 to 6.
Carlos Silverio bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
CACC 4
Date: Oct 05, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Royce Gracie (ranked 2398 p4p, 291 weight class) and Carlos Silverio (ranked 5325 p4p, 494 weight class). Gracie comes to the ring accompanied by Jiu Jitsu by Smoke Serpent. Silverio has chosen Shiro Sagisu - Angel of Doom as his entrance music. 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Royce Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 10 losses; Carlos Silverio!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Silverio gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Silverio jumps guard and drags Gracie to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Silverio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Silverio working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gracie has passed into half guard!
Silverio has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Silverio has a hand on Gracie's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Gracie takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (3) vs (0) Silverio
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverio is wriggling around trying to escape.
Silverio tries to improve his position but instead Gracie has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (6) vs (0) Silverio
Gracie has the hooks in. Silverio is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silverio wants to control his opponent's hands but Gracie gets his hands free.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracie is looking to control Silverio but Silverio is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Silverio looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Gracie is hanging on to Silverio's back as he tries to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silverio trying to control the position but Gracie manages to sink in the hooks.
Silverio is in bad spot here.
Silverio staying busy and making it hard for Gracie to control.
Silverio wants to escape the position.
Gracie seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Gracie trying to control momentarily.
Gracie avoiding Silverio 's attempts to control his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Silverio right now.
Good control from Gracie.
Silverio tries to escape but Gracie has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
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.
Gracie is trying to stick to Silverio's back but Silverio is turning into Gracie. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gracie's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Silverio. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (6) vs (2) Silverio
Gracie is trying to hold Silverio in close to prevent damage but Silverio has managed to pass into half guard.
Silverio is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Silverio trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Silverio wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Silverio is looking to advance position but Gracie won't allow it.
Silverio keeps trying to improve his position.
Silverio is looking for a kimura here.
Silverio is looking to pass Gracie's guard but actually Gracie recovers to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to keep Silverio in close.
Silverio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Silverio slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (6) vs (5) Silverio
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Silverio goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gracie rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Silverio's guard! Nice work there by Gracie! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (8) vs (5) Silverio
Silverio has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gracie has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (11) vs (5) Silverio
Gracie controlling the position from side mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Silverio tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controls the position.
Silverio manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Silverio tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Silverio makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Silverio.
Silverio wants to hit a switch here but Gracie passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Silverio there! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (14) vs (5) Silverio
Gracie looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Silverio regains half guard.
Silverio is looking to improve his position.
Silverio gets back to full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Silverio is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gracie postures up.
Silverio is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie takes the fight on points by 14 to 5.
Royce Gracie thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CACC 1
Date: Sep 21, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Judas Priest (ranked 1710 p4p, 218 weight class) and Carlos Silverio (ranked 5202 p4p, 464 weight class). Silverio has chosen Shiro Sagisu - Angel of Doom as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Judas Priest! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 9 losses; Carlos Silverio!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Silverio takes the fight into the clinch.
Priest jumps into guard, dragging Silverio to the mat.
Silverio is fighting to break Priest's control of his arms but Priest is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Silverio won't allow Priest to sweep him here.
Priest has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Silverio has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (0) vs (3) Silverio
Silverio is looking to take a break and control but Priest is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest is letting Silverio control him for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silverio passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Priest! Score +2 for reaching mount: Priest (0) vs (5) Silverio
Silverio looking to control but Priest is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Priest wants to control but Silverio is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Priest sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Silverio trying to control the action but Priest is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Priest slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Priest has his foot on Silverio's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silverio works his way back into a safe position though.
Priest tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Priest bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silverio's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (2) vs (5) Silverio
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Silverio throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Priest slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (5) vs (5) Silverio
Priest swings around for an armbar but Silverio sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Priest's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (5) vs (7) Silverio
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Priest looking to control.
Silverio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Priest is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Silverio rolls with it to try and escape but Priest cranks on the arm and Silverio is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Judas Priest!
Judas Priest decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
NSC ADCC TRIALS 4
Date: Sep 06, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ronald Dela Rosa (ranked 19774 p4p, 566 weight class) and Carlos Silverio (ranked 4994 p4p, 439 weight class). Silverio has chosen Shiro Sagisu - Angel of Doom as his entrance music. Carlos Silverio acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 11 losses; Ronald Dela Rosa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 9 losses; Carlos Silverio!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Silverio circles away from the clinch attempt.
And Silverio tries to counter it with a takedown but Dela Rosa pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Silverio drives through and clinches with Dela Rosa against the ropes.
Dela Rosa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Silverio pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've been hearing reports that Dela Rosa has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Silverio pulls guard.
Silverio looking for a sweep. Not yet Silverio, not yet.
Dela Rosa drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Silverio dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dela Rosa (0) vs (2) Silverio
Dela Rosa throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Silverio escapes and throws Dela Rosa's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dela Rosa (0) vs (5) Silverio
Silverio wants to control but Dela Rosa is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dela Rosa tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Silverio presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dela Rosa (0) vs (7) Silverio
Silverio looking to control but Dela Rosa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela Rosa wants to control but Silverio is having none of it.
Dela Rosa is working to get back to half guard.
Dela Rosa manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dela Rosa looking for submissions off his back.
Silverio takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Silverio is looking to advance position but Dela Rosa won't allow it.
Dela Rosa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Silverio is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Dela Rosa. Score +3 for passing guard: Dela Rosa (0) vs (10) Silverio
Silverio has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dela Rosa (0) vs (12) Silverio
Dela Rosa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dela Rosa tries to lock up and control but Silverio gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dela Rosa tries to improve his position but Silverio has taken his back! Silverio has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Dela Rosa tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Silverio pushes Dela Rosa away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carlos Silverio!
Carlos Silverio spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
NSC ADCC TRIALS 3
Date: Aug 30, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mike Schultz (ranked 19151 p4p, 548 weight class) and Carlos Silverio (ranked 4912 p4p, 424 weight class). Silverio has chosen Shiro Sagisu - Angel of Doom as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Carlos Silverio was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 11 losses; Mike Schultz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 8 losses; Carlos Silverio!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Silverio has managed to clinch.
Silverio has picked Schultz up - he's going for a ride! Silverio dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schultz (0) vs (2) Silverio
Silverio wants to free his trapped foot but Schultz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Silverio trying to control from half guard but Schultz is working away.
Schultz is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at UnderGround Wrestling and Jiu Jitsu, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Schultz is trying to maintain the position but Silverio is very close to passing his half guard.
Schultz wants to improve his position but Silverio is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz is controlling Silverio's trapped leg to prevent Silverio from advancing to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silverio trying to control from half guard but Schultz is working away.
Silverio wants to pass the guard but Schultz is defending well.
Silverio is stalling here. Schultz is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Silverio seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Schultz has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Schultz (4) vs (2) Silverio
A lull in the action here as Schultz stalls from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schultz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silverio keeps working.
Silverio manages to work his way to half guard, despite Schultz's best efforts.
Schultz is controlling the pace.
Schultz prevents Silverio from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silverio won't allow Schultz to pass to mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Schultz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Schultz is pressing down on Silverio's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silverio is holding on for now.
Schultz stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is trying to control the action in half guard but Silverio is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Schultz is thwarting Silverio's attempts to control the position.
Silverio is not content to let Schultz control the position.
Schultz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Schultz has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (7) vs (2) Silverio
Schultz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silverio is looking to escape.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Silverio is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Schultz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Schultz can't control as he wanted to and Silverio manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Schultz seems content to control.
Schultz'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.
Silverio has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Schultz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Silverio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schultz pulls his head out easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Silverio moves into full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Silverio keeping moving, preventing Schultz from controlling successfully.
Schultz stopping the sweep attempt from Silverio.
Schultz looking to pass the guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Schultz slips nicely into half guard.
Silverio has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Schultz is working away from the top position though.
Schultz trying to control from half guard but Silverio is working away.
Schultz is controlling the pace.
Silverio wants to get back to full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Schultz is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Silverio is looking for a sweep. Schultz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silverio tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Schultz has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (10) vs (2) Silverio
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Silverio manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Schultz frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (13) vs (2) Silverio
Schultz controlling his opponent.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Silverio is trying to escape the mount.
Schultz wants to take Silverio's back here but Silverio is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Schultz content just to control the position here.
Schultz seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Silverio is holding on tight.
Schultz moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Silverio has worked his arm free - good work by Silverio!
Silverio is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Silverio is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Schultz passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (16) vs (2) Silverio
Silverio is working to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silverio is still trying to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schultz takes the fight on points by 16 to 2.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Mike Schultz waved his t-shirt featuring UnderGround Supplements's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
NSC ADCC TRIALS 2
Date: Aug 23, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Carlos Silverio (ranked 4804 p4p, 431 weight class) and George Arias (ranked 1250 p4p, 168 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Silverio might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Shiro Sagisu - Angel of Doom. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that George Arias was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 7 losses; Carlos Silverio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 4 losses; George Arias!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Silverio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Arias swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Arias closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Silverio (0) vs (4) Arias
Silverio tries to buck Arias off but Arias is having none of it.
Silverio's coaches at Five Round Fight Club NY (50 max) have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Arias goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Silverio rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Arias's guard! Nice work there by Silverio! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (2) vs (4) Arias
Arias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Arias is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Silverio has his hands clasped together but Arias extends and breaks Silverio's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Arias.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). George Arias!
After winning the bout, George Arias thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWGC 25 (265lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Aug 04, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mike Schultz (ranked 19211 p4p, 516 weight class) and Carlos Silverio (ranked 4497 p4p, 0 weight class). Silverio is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Shiro Sagisu - Angel of Doom. Carlos Silverio is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 9 losses; Mike Schultz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 6 losses; Carlos Silverio!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Silverio moves into the clinch successfully.
Silverio manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Schultz forces his way into half guard.
Schultz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverio wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz controlling the action here.
Schultz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Schultz controlling the pace.
Schultz is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (3) vs (0) Silverio
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schultz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Silverio is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schultz moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Schultz (6) vs (0) Silverio
Schultz really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Silverio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Silverio is defending well though. Schultz let's go of the attempt for now.
I really don't envy Silverio right now.
Schultz controls the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Schultz's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Schultz is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Silverio has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
What can Silverio do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Schultz has the hooks in. Silverio is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Schultz controlling the positon.
Silverio is trying to break free.
Schultz controls the action.
Silverio has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Schultz tries to get the hooks in deep but Silverio pushed the leg off.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Silverio is in bad spot here.
Silverio is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Schultz is looking to control Silverio but Silverio is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Good control from Schultz.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Silverio is trying to break free.
Schultz is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Schultz is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Schultz biding his time, controlling Silverio.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Silverio wants to escape the position.
Schultz looking for the choke from the back.
Schultz patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Silverio prevents Schultz from getting a body triangle.
Schultz has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Silverio's body.
Silverio preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Schultz.
Schultz keeps control of the position as Silverio tries to break free.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Silverio is still trying to improve position.
Schultz is looking for a rear naked choke here but Silverio reverses the position brilliantly into Schultz's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schultz (6) vs (2) Silverio
Schultz keeping full guard, as Silverio tries to pass.
Schultz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Schultz throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Silverio escapes and throws Schultz's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (6) vs (5) Silverio
Schultz stops Silverio from passing to mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Silverio working away.
Schultz is not content to let Silverio control the position.
Silverio swings around for an armbar but Schultz sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Silverio's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schultz (8) vs (5) Silverio
Silverio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schultz is one step ahead there.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Silverio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Schultz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Silverio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schultz is one step ahead there.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Silverio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Schultz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Schultz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silverio has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Schultz has managed to get both his arms back between Silverio's legs - danger averted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schultz stopping the sweep attempt from Silverio.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schultz takes the fight on points by 8 to 5.
An out of breath and clearly excited Mike Schultz thanked UnderGround Supplements for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
TWGC 25 (265lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Carlos Silverio (ranked 4453 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paea Talanoa (ranked 1306 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Silverio might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Shiro Sagisu - Angel of Doom. Talanoa has chosen Tonga as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 6 losses; Carlos Silverio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Paea Talanoa!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Silverio clinches.
Silverio gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silverio (2) vs (0) Talanoa
Talanoa is looking to control Silverio's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Talanoa avoid being mounted?
Talanoa works his way to full guard. Good work.
Silverio trying to control but Talanoa is working from the bottom.
Talanoa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silverio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Silverio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Talanoa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talanoa is trying to keep Silverio in close.
Talanoa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Talanoa has an active guard here but Silverio has managed to pass into half guard.
Talanoa is pressing down on Silverio's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Talanoa working for a triangle but Silverio defends it easily.
Silverio got a little sloppy there for a moment and Talanoa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silverio has managed to get both his arms back between Talanoa's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Talanoa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Silverio passes Talanoa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Silverio is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Talanoa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Silverio.
Talanoa actively working from the bottom here.
Silverio is looking to take a break and control but Talanoa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Talanoa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Talanoa tries to get to full guard but Silverio has control of the leg.
Talanoa actively working from the bottom here.
Silverio trying to mount his opponent but Talanoa defends it.
Talanoa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Talanoa wants to control but Silverio is keeping busy.
Talanoa wants to get back to full guard.
Talanoa gets back to full guard.
Talanoa has his foot on Silverio's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silverio works his way back into a safe position though.
Talanoa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Talanoa throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Silverio escapes and throws Talanoa's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (5) vs (0) Talanoa
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Silverio is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Talanoa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Talanoa can't do much from the bottom here.
Talanoa is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Silverio off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Silverio (5) vs (4) Talanoa
Silverio trying to control the action but Talanoa just sinks the hooks in.
Silverio turns into Talanoa and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (7) vs (4) Talanoa
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Silverio postures up.
Talanoa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silverio defends well.
Silverio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Talanoa is keeping the position for now.
Talanoa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Talanoa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silverio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Silverio stopping the sweep attempt from Talanoa.
Our spies down at at Jako Gym inform us that Talanoa has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Silverio has gone for a leg lock! Talanoa slips out almost immediately though and dives into Silverio's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (7) vs (6) Talanoa
Talanoa stands and throws Silverio's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (7) vs (9) Talanoa
Talanoa goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Silverio rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Talanoa's guard! Nice work there by Silverio! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (9) vs (9) Talanoa
Silverio pushes down on Talanoa's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Silverio is looking to advance position but Talanoa won't allow it.
Talanoa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silverio is working away from the top position though.
Talanoa actively working from the bottom here.
Talanoa has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Silverio escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Silverio! Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (12) vs (9) Talanoa
Talanoa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Talanoa is still trying to improve position.
Talanoa tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Silverio easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Silverio (14) vs (9) Talanoa
Silverio prevents Talanoa from getting the reversal.
Talanoa tries to hold on but Silverio pushes him away.
Talanoa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Talanoa wants to control but Silverio is having none of it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Talanoa is looking to improve his position but Silverio isn't that keen on the idea.
Talanoa wants to hold on but Silverio pushes him away.
Talanoa gets back to half guard.
Talanoa is looking for a sweep. Silverio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silverio is looking for a kimura here.
Silverio wants to free his trapped foot but Talanoa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Talanoa actively working from the bottom here.
Talanoa is trying to control but Silverio manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (17) vs (9) Talanoa
Talanoa is controlling an arm, preventing Silverio from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Talanoa can't escape the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Talanoa looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Silverio (20) vs (9) Talanoa
Talanoa turns into Silverio and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (20) vs (11) Talanoa
Silverio working for a triangle but Talanoa defends it easily.
Silverio keeping moving, preventing Talanoa from controlling successfully.
Talanoa passes Silverio's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Talanoa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Talanoa is working for a kimura but Silverio is defending it quite comfortably.
Talanoa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Talanoa is working for a kimura but Silverio is defending it quite comfortably.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Silverio is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silverio is working hard here to advance position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silverio takes the fight on points by 20 to 11.
Carlos Silverio was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
TWGC 25 (265lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Carlos Silverio (ranked 4421 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harvey Davidson (ranked 3446 p4p, 0 weight class). Silverio comes to the cage accompanied by Shiro Sagisu - Angel of Doom. Davidson has chosen That Aint Classy - By: Classified as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 6 losses; Carlos Silverio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Harvey Davidson!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Silverio clinches up against the cage.
Davidson pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davidson trying to keep a closed guard but Silverio is proving a slippery customer.
Davidson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Silverio works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Davidson wants to control but Silverio is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverio prevents Davidson from improving his position.
Davidson is in trouble now - Silverio has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (3) vs (0) Davidson
Davidson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silverio. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson wants to hold on but Silverio pushes him away.
Davidson tries to reverse the position but Silverio maintains control.
Silverio can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Davidson is looking to escape.
Silverio working for a submission but Davidson is keeping him at bay.
Davidson is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silverio fails to take his opponent's back.
Davidson has left one of his arms exposed and Silverio doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Davidson screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carlos Silverio!
After the fight, Carlos Silverio was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
WVTSW S01 WK5B
Date: Jul 07, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mike Schultz (ranked 19276 p4p, 509 weight class) and Carlos Silverio (ranked 4152 p4p, 375 weight class). Silverio is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Shiro Sagisu - Angel of Doom. 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 9 losses; Mike Schultz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 5 losses; Carlos Silverio!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Silverio tries to clinch there but Schultz circles away.
Schultz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Silverio sprawls and moves away.
Silverio tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Schultz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Silverio moves in looking to clinch but Schultz pushes him off.
Schultz attempts a counter takedown but Silverio avoids it well and moves away.
Silverio closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Silverio lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schultz (0) vs (2) Silverio
Silverio tries to free his leg and advance position but Schultz is retaining full guard.
Silverio looking to sit in guard and control but Schultz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schultz (2) vs (2) Silverio
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverio looking for a guillotine here but Schultz defends easily.
Schultz preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silverio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Schultz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silverio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Schultz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Silverio wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silverio is keeping the position for now.
Schultz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Silverio's guard.
Silverio 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.
Schultz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Schultz wants to free his trapped foot but Silverio is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Schultz seems content to control.
Schultz wants to pass the guard but Silverio is defending well.
Silverio is looking to improve his position.
Schultz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Silverio wants to improve his position but Schultz is controlling well.
Schultz controlling the pace.
Silverio wants to improve his position but Schultz is controlling well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Schultz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Silverio gets back to full guard.
Schultz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Schultz won't allow Silverio to sweep him here.
Silverio looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Schultz passes into half guard.
Schultz works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (5) vs (2) Silverio
Schultz controlling the pace for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Silverio is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Silverio tries to lock up and control but Schultz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Schultz controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silverio tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silverio is still trying to improve position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Schultz controlling his opponent.
Schultz prevents Silverio from getting the reversal.
Silverio is controlling an arm, preventing Schultz from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Silverio is looking to get to half guard.
Schultz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Silverio working to try and regain half guard.
Schultz with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Silverio is in all sorts of trouble here.
Schultz controlling from the full mount.
Schultz'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.
Silverio tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Schultz controlling the pace for now.
Silverio reaches up to try and control the position but Schultz seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Silverio rolls and tries to escape and now Schultz has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Schultz (8) vs (2) Silverio
Schultz not allowing Silverio to control his hands.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
What can Silverio do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Further stalling from Schultz.
Schultz keeps control of the position as Silverio tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silverio is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schultz takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Mike Schultz managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, UnderGround Supplements, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
WVTSW S01 WK4B
Date: Jul 01, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Carlos Silverio (ranked 4094 p4p, 366 weight class) and Ronald Dela Rosa (ranked 19975 p4p, 494 weight class). Silverio comes to the ring accompanied by Shiro Sagisu - Angel of Doom. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 5 losses; Carlos Silverio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Ronald Dela Rosa!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Silverio circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dela Rosa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silverio drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dela Rosa sprawls and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dela Rosa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silverio closes the distance and clinches.
Dela Rosa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Silverio just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Dela Rosa is looking for a takedown.
Silverio pulls guard.
Silverio keeping full guard, as Dela Rosa tries to pass.
Dela Rosa won't allow Silverio to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dela Rosa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silverio is keeping the position for now.
Dela Rosa drops back, looking for a kneebar! Silverio looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Silverio looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Silverio! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Silverio (4) vs (0) Dela Rosa
Dela Rosa gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela Rosa is looking to improve his position.
Dela Rosa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silverio pulls his head out easily.
Silverio wants to take a breather but Dela Rosa is having none of it.
Dela Rosa is in trouble now - Silverio has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (7) vs (0) Dela Rosa
Silverio controlling the position easily from mount.
Silverio'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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silverio looking to control but Dela Rosa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Silverio looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Dela Rosa tries to improve his position but instead Silverio has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Silverio (10) vs (0) Dela Rosa
Silverio seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Dela Rosa is trying to break free.
Dela Rosa is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Silverio gets his way!
Dela Rosa is keeping busy.
Silverio is hanging on to Dela Rosa's back as he tries to escape.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa wants to control his opponent's hands but Silverio gets his hands free.
Dela Rosa tries to roll but Silverio sticks to his back.
Dela Rosa is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Silverio gets his way!
Silverio gets his hands free as Dela Rosa looks to control.
Dela Rosa is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Dela Rosa showing good submission defense here.
Silverio has managed to slip his arm under Dela Rosa's chin. This could be all over... yep, Dela Rosa is tapping out! Submission win for Silverio.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carlos Silverio!
Carlos Silverio was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
WVTSW S01 WK3A
Date: Jun 23, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Carlos Silverio (ranked 4091 p4p, 357 weight class) and Freddy Penn (ranked 3922 p4p, 347 weight class). Silverio comes to the cage accompanied by Shiro Sagisu - Angel of Doom. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Carlos Silverio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Freddy Penn!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Silverio moves into the clinch.
Penn is looking to take this one to the mat.
Penn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silverio avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Silverio pulls guard.
Penn looking to pass the guard.
Penn wants to control from the top but Silverio keeps moving.
Silverio wants to sweep but no luck.
Penn trying to control but Silverio is working from the bottom.
My spies in Steel's Grappling Penn inform me that Penn has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Silverio is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn trying to control but Silverio is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silverio is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Penn defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn passes into half guard.
Silverio is refusing to be controlled, as Penn sits in half guard.
Penn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Penn wants to take a breather but Silverio is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silverio defends it well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silverio manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Silverio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Penn is one step ahead there.
Penn slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Penn advances to half guard.
Penn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Silverio is looking for a sweep. Penn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn is working for a kimura but Silverio is defending it quite comfortably.
Penn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Penn seems to be looking for submissions.
Penn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Silverio regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn controls from within his opponent's guard.
Silverio keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
Penn looking to sit in guard and control but Silverio gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (2) vs (0) Penn
Silverio pushing down on Penn's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Penn is looking for a sweep. Silverio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Penn is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Silverio's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Silverio's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Silverio (2) vs (4) Penn
Penn working for the choke.
Silverio is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Penn gets his way!
Silverio turns into Penn and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (4) vs (4) Penn
Silverio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silverio works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Penn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silverio is working away from the top position though.
Penn moves into full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Silverio trying to control the position from guard on top but Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penn has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Silverio has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (7) vs (4) Penn
Silverio is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Penn knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Penn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
What's Penn going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Penn is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Silverio off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Silverio (7) vs (8) Penn
Penn goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Silverio escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (9) vs (8) Penn
Penn manages to get to full guard.
Penn is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Penn has his foot on Silverio's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silverio works his way back into a safe position though.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Silverio wants to pass the guard but Penn is keeping the position.
Penn can't keep his opponent in guard - Silverio advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Silverio works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (12) vs (8) Penn
Penn is looking for a sweep.
Penn is still trying to improve position.
Penn keeps trying to improve his position.
Penn manages to get back to half guard.
Penn trying to control from the bottom.
Penn wants to improve his position but Silverio is controlling well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Penn gets back to full guard.
Penn looking for a guillotine here but Silverio defends easily.
Penn throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Silverio escapes and throws Penn's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (15) vs (8) Penn
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Silverio trying to control the position but Penn is working away.
Penn sneaks back into half guard.
Silverio prevents Penn from improving his position.
Penn looking for submissions off his back.
Penn wants to improve his position but Silverio is controlling well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Penn is in trouble now - Silverio has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (18) vs (8) Penn
Penn is working to get back to half guard.
Silverio tries to control but Penn wriggling away.
Penn is desperately trying to improve his position but Silverio has a good base and remains in mount.
Silverio can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Penn is looking to escape.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Silverio wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Penn is wriggling around trying to escape.
Penn tries to lock up and control but Silverio gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Silverio is looking to work his way around to Penn's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Penn is trying to escape the mount.
Silverio avoids the attempt from Penn to control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Penn is in all sorts of trouble here.
Penn tries to control Silverio's body but Silverio pushes him off. Penn squirms to his side and now Silverio has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Silverio (21) vs (8) Penn
You can see the frustration on Penn's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
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.
Penn showing good submission defense here.
Penn rolls, trying to escape but Silverio keeps control of the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Penn just trying to survive but Silverio is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Silverio is hanging on to Penn's back as he tries to escape.
Silverio doesn't have the hooks in and Penn manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (21) vs (10) Penn
Silverio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silverio bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Penn's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (23) vs (10) Penn
Penn working for a triangle but Silverio defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silverio passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (26) vs (10) Penn
And that's the end of the fight!
Silverio takes the fight on points by 26 to 10.
Carlos Silverio decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
WVTSW S01 WK1A
Date: Jun 09, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Carlos Silverio (ranked 3925 p4p, 375 weight class) and Kaz McStafferson (ranked 1280 p4p, 159 weight class). Silverio kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Shiro Sagisu - Angel of Doom. Kaz McStafferson has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Carlos Silverio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kaz McStafferson!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Silverio tries to clinch there but McStafferson circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McStafferson gets tackled into the cage by Silverio. Silverio maintains the clinch.
McStafferson tries to pull guard but Silverio holds him up against the cage and eventually McStafferson drops back down to his feet.
Silverio pulls guard successfully.
McStafferson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Silverio is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Silverio has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (2) vs (0) McStafferson
Silverio will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McStafferson trying to keep a closed guard but Silverio is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McStafferson is trying to hold Silverio in close to prevent damage but Silverio has managed to pass into half guard.
McStafferson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Silverio's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Silverio's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Silverio (2) vs (4) McStafferson
That's one minute gone in the round.
McStafferson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
McStafferson tightening his grip on Silverio, looking for the choke.
McStafferson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Silverio has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
A lull in the action here.
Silverio rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Silverio actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silverio tries to roll over but McStafferson keeps him under control.
McStafferson seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Silverio has recovered full guard.
McStafferson advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (2) vs (7) McStafferson
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McStafferson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Silverio! Score +2 for reaching mount: Silverio (2) vs (9) McStafferson
McStafferson with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Silverio is squirming around, avoiding McStafferson's attempts to control the action.
McStafferson is working for a guillotine from mount but Silverio frees his head quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McStafferson looking to control but Silverio is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McStafferson goes for an armbar but Silverio turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Silverio. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (4) vs (9) McStafferson
Silverio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McStafferson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McStafferson working for a triangle but Silverio defends it easily.
McStafferson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silverio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silverio tries to free his leg and advance position but McStafferson is retaining full guard.
Silverio wants to control from the top but McStafferson keeps moving.
McStafferson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silverio defends it easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McStafferson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silverio defends it easily.
Silverio wants to control from the top but McStafferson keeps moving.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
McStafferson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Silverio trying to control but McStafferson is working from the bottom.
McStafferson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Silverio passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (7) vs (9) McStafferson
McStafferson prevents Silverio from moving into mount.
Silverio swings around for an armbar but McStafferson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Silverio's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (7) vs (11) McStafferson
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McStafferson looking to sit in guard and control but Silverio gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (9) vs (11) McStafferson
McStafferson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silverio defends well.
Silverio pushing down on McStafferson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McStafferson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Silverio slips nicely into half guard.
Silverio looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Silverio stalling away here and it's allowed McStafferson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
McStafferson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Silverio passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (12) vs (11) McStafferson
McStafferson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (12) vs (13) McStafferson
McStafferson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Silverio is just riding it out for now. McStafferson eventually gives up the hold.
My spies in Crapollas Gym inform me that McStafferson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
McStafferson passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (12) vs (16) McStafferson
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McStafferson working for a guillotine from mount but Silverio is in no mood to give up.
Silverio is squirming around, avoiding McStafferson's attempts to control the action.
Silverio defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from McStafferson.
Silverio bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (14) vs (16) McStafferson
McStafferson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silverio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Silverio trying to control but McStafferson is working from the bottom.
Silverio slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (17) vs (16) McStafferson
Silverio trying to control the position but McStafferson is working away.
Silverio controls the position from side control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
McStafferson is looking for a sweep.
McStafferson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Silverio tries to pass the half guard into mount. McStafferson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Silverio prevents McStafferson from improving his position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
McStafferson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Silverio wants to take a breather but McStafferson is having none of it.
Silverio passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (20) vs (16) McStafferson
McStafferson is just holding on here. Silverio manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Silverio (23) vs (16) McStafferson
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
McStafferson tries to escape but Silverio has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
McStafferson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
I really don't envy McStafferson right now.
McStafferson trying to control the hands but Silverio won't let him.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
McStafferson wants to escape the position.
Silverio looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! McStafferson taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carlos Silverio!
Carlos Silverio was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
BFF 72: El Toro v Kilpatrick 2
Date: May 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Silverio misses with a hook
#KD#
and Alvarado counters with a crisp right hand that drops Silverio! Alvarado lets Silverio back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#
It looks like Carlos Silverio has been cut.
Silverio throws a right hand that misses
and Alvarado counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Silverio out cold! What a finish! Alvarado is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Christopher Alvarado!
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Event:
ADWGC Tokyo 3
Date: Mar 17, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hero Galanos (ranked 672 p4p, 107 weight class) and Carlos Silverio (ranked 2482 p4p, 332 weight class). Galanos comes into the arena with oh boy, he's walking out in gladiator trunks blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Silverio's choice of entrance music: Shiro Sagisu - Angel of Doom. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Hero Galanos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Carlos Silverio!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Sosuke Kotani.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Silverio tries to clinch but Galanos is having none of it.
Galanos definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Galanos bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Galanos (4) vs (0) Silverio
Galanos has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Silverio is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Galanos yanks on the arm and Silverio is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Galanos.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hero Galanos!
An out of breath Hero Galanos thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
BFF 60: Omega vs. Bone
Date: Mar 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Silverio throws a jab when Geishammer was well out of range.
Geishammer tries to counter with a takedown but Silverio is quick to defend against it.
Geishammer ducks under a wild hook from Silverio.
Geishammer lands a really nice looking cross but Silverio seems unphased.
Geishammer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Silverio misses with a looping right.
Geishammer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD#
Geishammer changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Silverio looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Silverio is not content to let Geishammer control the position.
Silverio has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Silverio gets back to half guard.
Silverio gets full guard.
Geishammer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Geishammer is looking to take a break and control but Silverio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Geishammer swings around for an armbar but Silverio sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Geishammer's guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Geishammer controlling the position.
Geishammer is trying to control the position but Silverio postures up.
Geishammer seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Geishammer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Geishammer trying to control the position here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Geishammer is trying to keep Silverio in close.
Geishammer managing to control the position.
Silverio wants to control from the top but Geishammer keeps moving.
Geishammer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Geishammer holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Geishammer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Geishammer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Geishammer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Geishammer shoots in and gets a takedown into Silverio's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Geishammer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Geishammer is looking to pass into half guard but Silverio pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Silverio is in guard.#REVB#
Silverio not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Geishammer is adopting a defensive guard.
Geishammer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Geishammer has control of Silverio's left arm, preventing Silverio from doing any damage.
Silverio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Geishammer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Geishammer pulls Silverio in close to his closed guard and prevents Silverio from doing any damage or advancing position.
Silverio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Geishammer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Geishammer looking for a sweep. Not yet Geishammer, not yet.
Silverio looking to sit in guard and control but Geishammer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Silverio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Geishammer trying to move into half guard but instead Silverio has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Silverio wants to pass the guard but Geishammer is keeping the position.#T5#
Silverio won't allow Geishammer to sweep him here.
Silverio wants to pass the guard but Geishammer is keeping the position.
Silverio trying to control but Geishammer is working from the bottom.
Silverio pushing down on Geishammer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Silverio in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Geishammer tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Silverio!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Carlos Silverio!
Carlos Silverio decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
EMP Grappling 9
Date: Jan 13, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Cajun Puto (ranked 7728 p4p, 554 weight class) and Carlos Silverio (ranked 23026 p4p, 606 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Silverio's choice of entrance music: Shiro Sagisu - Angel of Doom. Carlos Silverio acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Cajun Puto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Carlos Silverio!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Franklyn Lucas and Columbo Gatti.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Puto shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Silverio manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Puto (2) vs (0) Silverio
Puto pushing down on Silverio's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Silverio 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.
Puto passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Puto (5) vs (0) Silverio
Puto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silverio is looking to escape.
Silverio is trying desperately to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverio is trying to reverse the position but instead Puto has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Puto (8) vs (0) Silverio
A lull in the action here.
Puto really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Silverio.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silverio is in a bad position with Puto working for a choke. Silverio manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puto (8) vs (2) Silverio
Puto looking to control but Silverio passes into half guard.
Silverio is thwarting Puto's attempts to control the position.
Silverio trying to mount his opponent but Puto defends it.
Puto wants to improve his position but Silverio is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silverio is working away from the top position though.
Puto moves into full guard.
Puto working a defensive guard here.
Puto trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puto is trying to keep Silverio in close.
Silverio wants to pass the guard but Puto is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puto controlling Silverio's posture.
Puto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Silverio manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puto (10) vs (2) Silverio
Puto advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Puto (13) vs (2) Silverio
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puto tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Silverio's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Puto wants to control but Silverio is keeping him busy.
Puto advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Puto (15) vs (2) Silverio
Puto looking to secure an arm triangle but Silverio defends it well.
Puto moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Puto (18) vs (2) Silverio
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Puto controlling well, preventing Silverio from escaping the position.
Puto has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Silverio defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Will Puto go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Puto looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Silverio taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cajun Puto!
Our winner, Cajun Puto, 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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Event:
OC! Grappling 7
Date: Dec 30, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tyrone Sparxx (ranked 7148 p4p, 495 weight class) and Carlos Silverio (ranked 23203 p4p, 569 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sparxx might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Thug Life - Lugz. 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Carlos Silverio!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sparxx moves into the clinch.
Sparxx has hold of one of Silverio's legs. Silverio is fighting the takedown attempt but Sparxx gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (0) Silverio
Sparxx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silverio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sparxx sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sparxx is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Silverio is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Silverio has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (2) Silverio
Silverio is fighting to break Sparxx's control of his arms but Sparxx is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silverio pushing down on Sparxx's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silverio is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (2) vs (5) Silverio
Silverio has control of Sparxx's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Sparxx regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Silverio wants to control the pace but Sparxx is squirming around nicely.
Sparxx tries to improve his position but instead Silverio has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Sparxx (2) vs (8) Silverio
Silverio is trying to stick to Sparxx's back but Sparxx is turning into Silverio. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Silverio's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sparxx. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (4) vs (8) Silverio
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx trying to control the position from guard on top but Silverio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparxx preventing the sweep.
Sparxx trying to control but Silverio is working from the bottom.
Silverio had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sparxx defends it easily.
Silverio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silverio keeping moving, preventing Sparxx from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silverio wants to sweep here but Sparxx controlling him for the moment.
Sparxx wants to control from the top but Silverio keeps moving.
Sparxx will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sparxx content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Silverio has locked up a guillotine! Silverio's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Sparxx is holding on here and Silverio must be using up a lot of energy. Sparxx has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Silverio gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). 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.
Tyrone Sparxx was interviewed post fight and said 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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Event:
OC! Grappling 5
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
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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Event:
OC! Grappling 3
Date: Nov 28, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jiu Jitsu (ranked 2821 p4p, 294 weight class) and Carlos Silverio (ranked 23564 p4p, 591 weight class). Silverio comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Shiro Sagisu - Angel of Doom kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 5 wins and 9 losses; Jiu Jitsu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Carlos Silverio!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jitsu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Silverio sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jitsu somewhat.
Jitsu swats away the attempt to clinch by Silverio.
Silverio darts in trying to clinch
and Jitsu counters with a single leg into guard. Silverio didn't expect that. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jitsu (2) vs (0) Silverio
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jitsu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silverio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jitsu is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jitsu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silverio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jitsu trying to control the position from guard on top but Silverio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jitsu preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silverio is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jitsu (2) vs (2) Silverio
Jitsu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jitsu pulls Silverio in to control the position.
Jitsu looking for a guillotine here but Silverio defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jitsu seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jitsu (4) vs (2) Silverio
Jitsu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Silverio knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Silverio regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jitsu wants to control from the top but Silverio keeps moving.
Jitsu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jitsu slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu is just content to waste time from the top position. Silverio takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Jitsu pushing down on Silverio's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jitsu wants to control but Silverio is keeping him busy.
Jitsu looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Silverio wants to improve his position but Jitsu is controlling well.
Jitsu stalling away here and it's allowed Silverio to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Jitsu advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jitsu (7) vs (2) Silverio
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silverio tries to buck Jitsu off but Jitsu is having none of it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Jitsu looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Silverio tries to bench press Jitsu off him but Jitsu keeps the position.
Jitsu goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Silverio has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jitsu but great work by Silverio. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jitsu (7) vs (6) Silverio
Jitsu struggling a bit here.
Jitsu trying to control but Silverio flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Jitsu (7) vs (9) Silverio
That's five minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Jitsu's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Our spies down at at Forest Hill Gym inform us that Silverio has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Jitsu is working hard here to advance position.
Silverio is persistently looking for the submission but Jitsu is defending it well.
Silverio trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Silverio is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Jitsu knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Jitsu for a finish.
Jitsu rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Silverio trying to mount his opponent but Jitsu defends it.
Jitsu actively working from the bottom here.
Jitsu tries to get to full guard but Silverio has control of the leg.
Jitsu makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jitsu.
Silverio trying to control the position from guard on top but Jitsu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jitsu working for a triangle but Silverio defends it easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Silverio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jitsu is keeping the position for now.
Jitsu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silverio looking to pass the guard.
Jitsu keeping moving, preventing Silverio from controlling successfully.
Jitsu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jitsu seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Jitsu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Silverio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jitsu is keeping the position for now.
Silverio avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jitsu trying to keep a closed guard but Silverio is proving a slippery customer.
Jitsu is looking for a triangle here but Silverio uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jitsu (7) vs (12) Silverio
Jitsu tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Silverio presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jitsu (7) vs (14) Silverio
Jitsu wants to control but Silverio is having none of it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Silverio has hold of Jitsu's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jitsu manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Jitsu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jitsu gets back to half guard.
Jitsu trying to control here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu is looking to improve his position.
Jitsu looking for submissions off his back.
Silverio passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jitsu (7) vs (17) Silverio
Jitsu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Silverio looking to control but Jitsu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jitsu tries to hold on but Silverio postures up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu gets back to half guard.
Silverio works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jitsu (7) vs (20) Silverio
Jitsu is trying to improve his position.
Silverio is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jitsu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Jitsu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Silverio working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jitsu (9) vs (20) Silverio
Jitsu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Silverio knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jitsu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silverio does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jitsu maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Silverio could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Jitsu has cracked it and Silverio is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Jitsu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jiu Jitsu!
After winning the bout, Jiu Jitsu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
DARE SUBMISSION SERIES 4
Date: Nov 07, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Carlos Silverio (ranked 23723 p4p, 605 weight class) and Dywane St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silverio's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Shiro Sagisu - Angel of Doom. St Pierre has chosen Money Team Fyrie as his entrance music. Dywane St Pierre is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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 6 wins and 2 losses; Carlos Silverio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dywane St Pierre !
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Silverio is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
St Pierre tries to clinch there but Silverio circles away.
Silverio doesn't manage to clinch there - St Pierre circles away.
St Pierre darts in and clinches Silverio up against the ropes.
St Pierre gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Silverio regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silverio (0) vs (2) St Pierre
Silverio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
St Pierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Silverio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
St Pierre slips nicely into half guard.
St Pierre stalling away here and it's allowed Silverio to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Pierre trying to control but Silverio is working from the bottom.
Silverio is trying to control the position but St Pierre postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre is looking to advance position but Silverio has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Silverio (4) vs (2) St Pierre
St Pierre tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silverio swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and St Pierre is now in Silverio's guard. A big mistake from Silverio there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (4) vs (4) St Pierre
Silverio keeping moving, preventing St Pierre from controlling successfully.
St Pierre has gone for a leg lock! Silverio slips out almost immediately though and dives into St Pierre 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (6) vs (4) St Pierre
St Pierre has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Silverio is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for St Pierre . Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (9) vs (4) St Pierre
Silverio advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Silverio (11) vs (4) St Pierre
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre is desperately trying to improve his position but Silverio has a good base and remains in mount.
Silverio looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Silverio avoids the attempt from St Pierre to control.
St Pierre slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Silverio prevents St Pierre from improving his position.
Silverio is trying to control. St Pierre wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silverio is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Silverio is trying to control. St Pierre wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Silverio is really struggling to control St Pierre but he's trying to hold on to the position.
St Pierre wants to get back to full guard.
Silverio wants to free his trapped foot but St Pierre is holding on for dear life with his legs.
St Pierre wants to control but Silverio passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (14) vs (4) St Pierre
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Silverio wants to control but St Pierre is keeping him busy.
Silverio advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Silverio (16) vs (4) St Pierre
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Silverio is looking to work his way around to St Pierre 's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Silverio is working for a guillotine from mount but St Pierre frees his head quite easily.
Silverio working for a guillotine from mount but St Pierre is in no mood to give up.
St Pierre has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Silverio fails to move to back control.
Silverio tries to take his opponent's back but St Pierre turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (16) vs (6) St Pierre
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Silverio bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in St Pierre 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (18) vs (6) St Pierre
Silverio slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (21) vs (6) St Pierre
Silverio passes to full mount! That's big trouble for St Pierre ! Score +2 for reaching mount: Silverio (23) vs (6) St Pierre
Silverio avoids the attempt from St Pierre to control.
St Pierre regains half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Silverio seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but St Pierre does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
St Pierre is trying to control but can't.
Silverio is keen to just control but St Pierre is a slippery customer.
St Pierre is looking for a sweep. Silverio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silverio is trying to control. St Pierre wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
St Pierre is in trouble now - Silverio has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (26) vs (6) St Pierre
St Pierre tries to reverse the position but Silverio maintains control.
Silverio trying to control but St Pierre is having none of it.
Silverio looking to secure an arm triangle but St Pierre defends it well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre is squirming around, avoiding Silverio's attempts to control the action.
St Pierre has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Silverio (29) vs (6) St Pierre
St Pierre tries to roll but Silverio sticks to his back.
Silverio seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under St Pierre 's chin but St Pierre turns very nicely into Silverio's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by St Pierre .
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (29) vs (8) St Pierre
Silverio can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as St Pierre controls the pace.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Silverio is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Silverio has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (31) vs (8) St Pierre
Silverio forces his way into half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Silverio wants to take a breather but St Pierre is having none of it.
Silverio is looking for a kimura here.
Silverio seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but St Pierre does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
St Pierre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
St Pierre is not content to let Silverio control the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre is doing well to control the position and prevent Silverio from advancing to side control.
St Pierre is trying to get back to full guard.
Silverio is trying to control the action in half guard but St Pierre is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Silverio wants to free his trapped foot but St Pierre is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Silverio is looking for a kimura here.
Silverio trying to mount his opponent but St Pierre defends it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre is trying to maintain the position but Silverio is very close to passing his half guard.
St Pierre wants to improve his position but Silverio is controlling well.
Silverio passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (34) vs (8) St Pierre
Silverio tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Silverio working away.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Silverio tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Silverio has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Silverio moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Silverio (36) vs (8) St Pierre
St Pierre is trying desperately to improve position.
St Pierre defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Silverio.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre wants to control but Silverio is having none of it.
St Pierre has given up his back. Will we see Silverio going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Silverio (39) vs (8) St Pierre
A lull in the action here.
Silverio working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Silverio is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. St Pierre defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Silverio looking for the choke from the back.
Silverio controlling well, preventing St Pierre from escaping the position.
Silverio trying to control.
St Pierre tries to escape the position.
Silverio doesn't have the hooks in and St Pierre manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (39) vs (10) St Pierre
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
St Pierre wants to control from the top but Silverio keeps moving.
St Pierre preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silverio takes the fight on points by 39 to 10.
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. |
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Event:
LACC - Conflict
Date: Oct 03, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Carlos Silverio (ranked 23547 p4p, 226 weight class) and Cajun Puto (ranked 7288 p4p, 215 weight class). Silverio's entrance music is Shiro Sagisu - Angel of Doom. A fine choice. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Carlos Silverio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Cajun Puto!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Silverio is looking to clinch.
Puto bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Silverio (0) vs (4) Puto
Puto wants to control but Silverio is keeping him busy.
Silverio has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Puto tries to move into full mount but can't pass Silverio's legs.
Silverio tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Puto is looking to take a break and control but Silverio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Puto thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverio is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silverio regains half guard.
Puto is keen to just control but Silverio is a slippery customer.
Puto trying to mount his opponent but Silverio defends it.
Puto trying to advance position but Silverio counters by regaining guard.
Puto looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silverio lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (2) vs (4) Puto
Silverio looking to pass the guard.
Puto trying to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silverio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Puto is keeping the position for now.
Puto wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silverio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Puto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Puto looking for a sweep. Not yet Puto, not yet.
Puto managing to control the position.
Silverio tries to free his leg and advance position but Puto is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Puto keeping moving, preventing Silverio from controlling successfully.
Puto wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Puto trying to control the position.
Puto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Silverio manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (2) vs (6) Puto
Silverio is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Puto defends well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Silverio being controlled here, momentarily.
Puto sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Silverio's guard.
Puto looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Puto looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silverio manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Silverio working for a triangle but Puto defends it easily.
Puto pushes down on Silverio's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Puto uses his free foot to push down on Silverio's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Silverio. Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (2) vs (9) Puto
Silverio tries to reverse the position but Puto maintains control.
Puto tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Puto tries to take his opponent's back but Silverio turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (4) vs (9) Puto
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Puto looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Puto's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Puto is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (4) vs (11) Puto
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Puto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silverio has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Puto has managed to get both his arms back between Silverio's legs - danger averted.
Silverio wants to sweep here but Puto controlling him for the moment.
Silverio keeping moving, preventing Puto from controlling successfully.
Puto wants to pass the guard but Silverio is keeping the position.
Silverio can't keep his opponent in guard - Puto advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Puto passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (4) vs (14) Puto
Puto tries to control but Silverio wriggling away.
Silverio is controlling an arm, preventing Puto from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Puto looking to control but Silverio is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Puto takes Silverio's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Silverio is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Silverio (4) vs (17) Puto
Puto is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Silverio is defending well though. Puto let's go of the attempt for now.
Puto slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Puto looking for the choke but no joy.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Silverio is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Well,Silverio is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Puto wants to control but Silverio is keeping busy.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Puto just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Puto patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Puto looking to hold on to the position here but Silverio rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Puto wants to control from the top but Silverio keeps moving.
Silverio is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Puto defends well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Puto looking to pass the guard.
Silverio looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Silverio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Puto passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (4) vs (20) Puto
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Puto has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Silverio (4) vs (22) Puto
And that's the end of the fight!
Puto wins on points by 22 to 4.
Cajun Puto is the new super heavyweight champion!
Cajun Puto seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
LACC 2 Finale
Date: Aug 15, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Percy Watson (ranked 7159 p4p, 133 weight class) and Carlos Silverio (ranked 24213 p4p, 168 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Silverio's choice of entrance music: Shiro Sagisu - Angel of Doom. Carlos Silverio is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 0 losses; Percy Watson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Carlos Silverio!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Silverio tries to clinch but Watson moves out of range.
Silverio tries to clinch up but Watson circles away and keeps his distance.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Silverio has eaten all the pies!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Silverio enables Watson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Silverio manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Watson (2) vs (0) Silverio
Watson trying to control the position from guard on top but Silverio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silverio wants to improve his position but instead Watson has moved into half guard.
Watson wants to pass to mount but Silverio is defending the position.
Watson is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silverio is refusing to be controlled, as Watson sits in half guard.
Silverio is looking to improve his position.
Silverio is not content to let Watson control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson wants to free his trapped foot but Silverio is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Silverio is refusing to be controlled, as Watson sits in half guard.
Watson is trying to work for a kimura but Silverio is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silverio moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson has gone for a leg lock! Silverio slips out almost immediately though and dives into Watson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Watson (2) vs (2) Silverio
Silverio trying to control the position from guard on top but Watson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Watson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silverio defends well.
Silverio tries to free his leg and advance position but Watson is retaining full guard.
Watson wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silverio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silverio engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Silverio stands and throws Watson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Watson (2) vs (5) Silverio
Silverio is trying to get an arm triangle but Watson is defending well.
Silverio wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Watson, who protects the arm well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Silverio goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Watson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Silverio's guard! Nice work there by Watson! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Watson (4) vs (5) Silverio
Silverio trying to keep a closed guard but Watson is proving a slippery customer.
Silverio wants to sweep but no luck.
Silverio is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Watson (4) vs (7) Silverio
Watson wants to improve his position but Silverio is controlling well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Watson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Watson gets back to full guard.
Watson working a defensive guard here.
Watson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Watson has his foot on Silverio's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silverio works his way back into a safe position though.
Watson keeping full guard, as Silverio tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silverio trying to control the position from guard on top but Watson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Watson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Watson looking to control but Silverio passes into half guard.
Silverio prevents Watson from improving his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Watson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Watson.
Watson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silverio's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Watson (6) vs (7) Silverio
Watson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Watson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Silverio's guard.
Watson trying to advance position but Silverio counters by regaining guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Watson trying to control the position from guard on top but Silverio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silverio working for a triangle but Watson defends it easily.
Watson looking to pass the guard.
Watson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Watson (9) vs (7) Silverio
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Watson is looking to take a break and control but Silverio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Watson swings around for an armbar but Silverio sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Watson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Watson (9) vs (9) Silverio
Watson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silverio is one step ahead there.
Silverio pushes down on Watson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Silverio passes into side control, despite Watson's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Watson (9) vs (12) Silverio
Watson struggling a bit here.
Watson is trying to improve his position.
Watson gets back to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Silverio wants to pass to mount but Watson is defending the position.
Silverio is trying to control. Watson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Silverio trying to mount his opponent but Watson defends it.
Watson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Watson has his foot on Silverio's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silverio works his way back into a safe position though.
Watson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Watson (11) vs (12) Silverio
Watson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Watson wants to control from the top but Silverio keeps moving.
Silverio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Silverio keeping moving, preventing Watson from controlling successfully.
Watson is really struggling to control Silverio but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Watson pushing down on Silverio's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Silverio won't allow Watson to pass to mount.
Silverio is looking for a sweep. Watson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Watson wants to control but Silverio is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silverio wins on points by 12 to 11.
Carlos Silverio is the new super heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Carlos Silverio rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
LACC 2 : Round 2
Date: Jul 23, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Carlos Silverio (ranked 24218 p4p, 129 weight class) and Manny Santana (ranked 24228 p4p, 134 weight class). Silverio comes into the arena with Shiro Sagisu - Angel of Doom blaring out of the sound system. Carlos Silverio has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Carlos Silverio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Manny Santana!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Santana misses with a takedown attempt - Silverio sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Santana circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silverio wants to clinch.
Santana gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Santana pulls guard successfully.
Silverio got a little sloppy there for a moment and Santana has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silverio has managed to get both his arms back between Santana's legs - danger averted.
Silverio passes Santana's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverio wants to take a breather but Santana is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silverio wants to pass to mount but Santana is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silverio could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Santana tries to roll over but Silverio keeps him under control.
Santana is still trying to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santana is not content to let Silverio control the position.
Silverio looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Santana wants to control but Silverio is keeping busy.
Silverio is looking for a kimura but Santana is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Silverio to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santana is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Santana works his way to full guard. Good work.
Santana wants to improve his position but instead Silverio has moved into half guard.
Santana is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Silverio jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (3) vs (0) Santana
Santana is looking for a sweep.
Santana regains half guard.
Santana regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santana wants to hit a switch here but Silverio passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Santana there! Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (6) vs (0) Santana
Santana is looking to improve his position but Silverio isn't that keen on the idea.
Santana wants to hold on but Silverio pushes him away.
Santana tries to improve his position but instead Silverio has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Silverio (9) vs (0) Santana
Santana tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Silverio manages to capitalize on a mistake by Santana to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Silverio (12) vs (0) Santana
Silverio is looking to control Santana but Santana is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Silverio looking for the choke but no joy.
Santana defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Santana tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Santana manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Santana is refusing to be controlled, as Silverio sits in half guard.
Santana moves into full guard.
Santana is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Santana is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silverio defends well.
Silverio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Santana is keeping the position for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Silverio advances to half guard.
Santana is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silverio pulls his head out easily.
Santana works his way to full guard. Good work.
Silverio avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Silverio looking to pass the guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Silverio passes Santana's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Silverio seems to be looking for submissions.
Santana trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (15) vs (0) Santana
Silverio working for a submission but Santana is keeping him at bay.
Santana looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Silverio (18) vs (0) Santana
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Santana is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Santana defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Silverio's arms.
Santana is really stuck here.
Santana tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Silverio has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Santana is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carlos Silverio!
Carlos Silverio decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
LACC Season 2 - First Round
Date: Jun 28, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Cajun Puto (ranked 6998 p4p, 140 weight class) and Carlos Silverio (ranked 8908 p4p, 156 weight class). Silverio has chosen Shiro Sagisu - Angel of Doom as his entrance music. Cajun Puto had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Cajun Puto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Carlos Silverio!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Silverio moves in looking to clinch but Puto pushes him off.
Puto changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Silverio looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Puto (4) vs (0) Silverio
Puto goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Silverio has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Puto but great work by Silverio. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Puto (4) vs (4) Silverio
Puto gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Puto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Silverio stopping the sweep attempt from Puto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silverio trying to control but Puto is working from the bottom.
Puto working for a triangle but Silverio defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Puto wants to improve his position here. There's a bit of a scramble and Silverio has taken Puto's back! He's locked on a rear naked choke here and Puto has been forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carlos Silverio!
Carlos Silverio decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
LACC Finale
Date: May 22, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Percy Watson (ranked 6552 p4p, 129 weight class) and Carlos Silverio (ranked 8567 p4p, 147 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Silverio's choice of entrance music: Shiro Sagisu - Angel of Doom. Carlos Silverio has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Percy Watson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Carlos Silverio!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Watson keeps the fight on the outside.
Silverio tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Watson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Silverio tries to clinch up.
Silverio fails with an attempt to clinch.
Watson tries to counter by clinching up but Silverio breaks away and moves out of range.
Silverio wants to clinch up but Watson keeps it at a distance.
Silverio should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Silverio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Watson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Watson fails to land the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silverio looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silverio wants to clinch up but Watson keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverio tries to clinch up but Watson circles away and keeps his distance.
Watson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Silverio.
Silverio tries to clinch up but Watson circles away and keeps his distance.
Watson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Silverio slaps away a takedown attempt from Watson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Silverio tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Watson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silverio is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Watson is looking to counter the offense by Silverio and move into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silverio looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silverio tries to clinch but Watson moves out of range.
Watson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Silverio tries to close the distance and clinch but Watson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As Silverio tries to get set, Watson tries to push him back and clinch up but Silverio manages to avoid the attempt.
Silverio pushes Watson up against the cage in a clinch.
Silverio tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Watson gets control of Silverio's arms and successfully pulls guard. Watson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Watson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Watson is working hard here to advance position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Watson keeping moving, preventing Silverio from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silverio won't allow Watson to sweep him here.
Silverio postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Watson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Silverio is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Watson. Score +3 for passing guard: Watson (0) vs (3) Silverio
Watson stops Silverio from passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watson is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silverio is looking to take a break and control but Watson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Watson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Watson (0) vs (5) Silverio
Watson is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silverio is looking to work his way around to Watson's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Silverio jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Watson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Silverio tries to advance to mount but can't.
Watson is looking for a sweep.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Watson regains half guard.
Silverio is controlling the pace.
Watson tries to get to full guard but Silverio has control of the leg.
Silverio is looking to advance position but Watson won't allow it.
Watson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Silverio is thwarting Watson's attempts to control the position.
Silverio trying to pass the guard but Watson defending well.
Watson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Watson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silverio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Silverio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Watson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silverio wants to control from the top but Watson keeps moving.
Silverio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Watson is keeping the position for now.
Watson has Silverio pulled in close to control his posture.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Silverio content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Watson has locked up a guillotine! Watson's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Silverio is holding on here and Watson must be using up a lot of energy. Silverio has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Watson gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Percy Watson!
Percy Watson is the new super heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Percy Watson, 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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Event:
LACC Tourney Round 3
Date: Apr 25, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hans Davion (ranked 6949 p4p, 206 weight class) and Carlos Silverio (ranked 8494 p4p, 180 weight class). Davion comes to the cage accompanied by Never Surrender. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Hans Davion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Carlos Silverio!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Davion scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Davion (2) vs (0) Silverio
Davion trying to pass the guard but Silverio defending well.
Silverio tries to get to full guard but Davion has control of the leg.
Davion trying to control from half guard but Silverio is working away.
Davion is really struggling to control Silverio but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Davion works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Davion (5) vs (0) Silverio
Davion looking to control but Silverio is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davion goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Silverio is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Davion (5) vs (2) Silverio
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davion keeping full guard, as Silverio tries to pass.
Silverio engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Silverio tries to free his leg and advance position but Davion is retaining full guard.
Silverio forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silverio is pressing down on Davion's thigh, looking to free his foot. Davion is holding on for now.
Silverio is keen to just control but Davion is a slippery customer.
Silverio works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Davion (5) vs (5) Silverio
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Davion tries to lock up and control but Silverio gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Silverio can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Davion is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silverio tries to take his opponent's back but Davion turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Davion (7) vs (5) Silverio
Davion trying to control the position from guard on top but Silverio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davion wants to pass the guard but Silverio is keeping the position.
Silverio is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Davion defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silverio keeping moving, preventing Davion from controlling successfully.
Davion is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Davion works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Davion looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Davion will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Davion looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Davion is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silverio defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silverio trying to control from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Davion is stalling here. Silverio is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Davion seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Silverio has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Davion (7) vs (9) Silverio
Silverio advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Davion (7) vs (11) Silverio
Silverio is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Davion has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Silverio is looking to work his way around to Davion's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Davion keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Silverio goes for an armbar but Davion turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Davion. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Davion (9) vs (11) Silverio
Davion drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Silverio manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Davion has Silverio in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Davion (9) vs (13) Silverio
Silverio drops back, looking for a kneebar! Davion looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Davion looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Davion! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Davion (13) vs (13) Silverio
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Davion goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Silverio has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Davion but great work by Silverio. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Davion (13) vs (17) Silverio
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Silverio advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Davion (13) vs (19) Silverio
Silverio trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Silverio moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Davion has worked his arm free - good work by Davion!
Silverio tries to advance position but instead Davion slips a leg back in to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Silverio seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Davion does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Silverio passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Davion! Score +3 for passing guard: Davion (13) vs (22) Silverio
Silverio with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Silverio wants to control but Davion has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Silverio has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Davion (13) vs (25) Silverio
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Davion stops Silverio from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Davion tries to hold on but Silverio pushes him away.
Davion is squirming around, avoiding Silverio's attempts to control the action.
Davion is trying to escape the mount but Silverio keeps good control and instead manages to take Davion's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Davion (13) vs (28) Silverio
Davion can't escape the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Davion staying busy and making it hard for Silverio to control.
Davion wants to control his opponent's hands but Silverio gets his hands free.
Silverio biding his time, controlling Davion.
Silverio looking for the choke from the back.
Silverio is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Davion is defending well though. Silverio let's go of the attempt for now.
Silverio looking to break Davion's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Davion remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Silverio will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Silverio is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Davion defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Davion is in bad spot here.
Silverio working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Davion rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Davion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Silverio wants to pass to mount but Davion is defending the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Davion is staying active underneath Silverio, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silverio wins on points by 28 to 13.
Carlos Silverio bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
LACC Tourney Round 2
Date: Apr 04, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Carlos Silverio (ranked 8423 p4p, 128 weight class) and Grappling Champion (ranked 6326 p4p, 213 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Carlos Silverio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Grappling Champion!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Silverio tries to clinch there but Champion circles away.
Silverio fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silverio wants to clinch.
Champion gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silverio (0) vs (2) Champion
Champion is looking to advance position but Silverio won't allow it.
Champion is working for a kimura but Silverio is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Champion is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Champion is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Champion is keen to just control but Silverio is a slippery customer.
Champion prevents Silverio from improving his position.
Champion is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Silverio has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Champion is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Silverio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Champion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silverio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Champion is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Silverio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Champion.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silverio gets back to full guard.
Champion content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Silverio has locked up a guillotine! Silverio's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Champion is holding on here and Silverio must be using up a lot of energy. Champion has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Silverio gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Carlos Silverio!
A very excited looking Carlos Silverio rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
LACC Tourney Round 1
Date: Mar 14, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Carlos Silverio (ranked 8373 p4p, 113 weight class) and Fabricio Werdumerang (ranked 6725 p4p, 102 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Carlos Silverio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Fabricio Werdumerang!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Werdumerang defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Silverio.
Silverio drives through with a takedown into Werdumerang's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silverio (2) vs (0) Werdumerang
Werdumerang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Werdumerang is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Werdumerang escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silverio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Werdumerang keeping moving, preventing Silverio from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Werdumerang bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silverio's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (2) vs (2) Werdumerang
Werdumerang sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Silverio doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Werdumerang paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Silverio - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Carlos Silverio!
Carlos Silverio spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice body punch from Sider.
Silverio shoots in but no luck this time.
Silverio shoots in looking for a takedown but Sider manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Silverio's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Silverio shoots in for a double leg but Sider sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Silverio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silverio misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Silverio fails with the takedown.
Silverio tries for a takedown but Sider sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Silverio closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sider circles away.
Silverio moves forwards but Sider connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Silverio shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sider but Sider pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Silverio really is a fat lump.
Sider works Silverio's body with a nice hook.
Silverio takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sider leaves Silverio with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Sider.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sider connects with a body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sider!
#CUT2#
It looks like Carlos Silverio has been cut.
Sider scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Silverio doesn't seem bothered though.
Silverio is breathing heavily.
Silverio takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Silverio shoots in for a double leg but Sider sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sider shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Silverio eats them both and turns towards Sider to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sider dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Silverio takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sider fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Silverio looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sider connects with a body shot.
Sider lands with a good body shot.
Silverio takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sider scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sider lands a right hook to the body.
Silverio's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sider connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Silverio scrambles back to his feet.
Sider lands with a nice body punch.
Sider lands a body shot.
Sider works Silverio's body with a nice hook.
Sider with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sider scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Silverio doesn't seem bothered though.
Sider scores with a jab to the body.
Sider lands a nice shot to the body.
Sider dips to his left and cracks Silverio with an uppercut!
Justin Sider is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sider throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Sider throws a one two combo.
Sider lands a nice shot to the body.
Sider goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#
Carlos Silverio's cut is getting worse.
Sider lands a two punch combo.
Sider lands with an overhand left.
Silverio shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sider as he jumps to the side.
Silverio shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sider sprawls well. Sider wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Silverio gets slowly back to his feet.
Sider wants to counter the offense by Silverio and move into the clinch position.
Sider punishes Silverio's body with a nice straight punch.
Sider cracks a nice hook into Silverio's ribs.
Sider pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Silverio back to the cage. Sider follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Silverio tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sider sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Silverio somewhat.#T3#
No luck for Silverio with that takedown attempt.
Silverio shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sider pinned against the cage. Sider gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Silverio. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Sider scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Silverio doesn't seem bothered though.
Sider is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Silverio rather than just go for the knockout.
Silverio shoots in looking for a takedown. Sider tries to sprawl out of it but Silverio keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sider manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sider is working the combinations to good effect here.
Silverio shoots and misses
and Sider counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sider lands with a nice body punch.
Sider scores with a body shot.
Sider fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Silverio looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Silverio fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sider listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T4#
Nice shot by Sider.
Sider ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sider throws a series of strikes that have Silverio backpedaling.
Sider scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Silverio doesn't seem bothered though.
Sider darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Silverio dives in for a single leg takedown but Sider sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sider throws a shot to the body.
Carlos Silverio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left and a right from Sider both land. Nice combination.
Sider lands with an overhand left.#CUT2#
Carlos Silverio's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sider throws a shot to the body.
Sider digs a good hook to Silverio's body.
Sider ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sider scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sider digs a good body shot into Silverio's ribs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silverio takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sider digs a good hook to Silverio's body.
Sider scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Silverio doesn't seem bothered though.
Sider keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Sider dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Silverio's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Sider wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Silverio shoots in looking for a takedown. Sider tries to sprawl out of it but Silverio keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sider manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sider lands with a good body shot.
Silverio shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sider defends it nicely.
Sider lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Silverio at a distance.
Sider has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverio moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Silverio shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sider but Sider pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Silverio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sider lands an overhand right.
A left and a right from Sider both land. Nice combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sider connects with a nice looking jab.
#T1#
Silverio fails with a takedown attempt.
Sider tries to counter with a clinch but Silverio shakes him off and moves away.
Sider scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Silverio is defended easily by Sider.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Silverio dives in and grabs Sider's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sider pushes down on Silverio's head and hops out.
Sider lands with a nice body punch.
Silverio takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sider scores with a body shot.
Sider punishes Silverio's body with a nice straight punch.
Sider scores with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Sider. Beautiful body shot.
Sider jabs Silverio to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sider lands a nice looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sider fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Sider lands a slapping body shot.
Silverio looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sider lands a slapping body shot.
Sider jabs Silverio to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sider changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sider lands a head shot.
A shot to the liver by Sider. Beautiful body shot.
Sider fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Silverio looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A shot to the liver by Sider. Beautiful body shot.
Sider connects with a body shot.
Sider connects with the punch.
Sider scores with a body shot.
Sider wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sider fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sider sizes up Silverio with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sider is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sider wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Silverio takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Silverio takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sider lands a jab to Silverio's midsection.#T3#
Sider digs a good body shot into Silverio's ribs.
Sider lands with an uppercut that bounces Silverio off the cage and back into range.
Sider lands with a good body shot.
Sider with a nice cross.
Sider stuns Silverio with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Silverio might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Sider lands a nice looking body shot.
Silverio fails with a takedown attempt.
Sider fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Silverio on the side of the head.
Sider dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Sider. #CUT2#
Jeez, Carlos Silverio's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silverio shoots in and drives through. Sider sprawls well.
Sider throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Silverio stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sider lands with a good body shot.
Sider lands a head shot.
Sider fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T4#
Silverio closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sider circles away.
Silverio shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silverio doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sider ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
No luck for Silverio with that takedown attempt.
A nice side step and Sider releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sider scores with a jab to the body.
Sider lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Silverio at a distance.
Sider jabs Silverio to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sider scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Silverio doesn't seem bothered though.
Silverio shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sider pinned against the cage. Sider gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silverio tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sider defends well and Silverio ends up having to push Sider into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sider closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Silverio fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sider avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Sider showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Carlos Silverio's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Good shot there by Sider.
Sider lands with a nice body punch.
No luck for Silverio with that takedown attempt.
Silverio shoots in for a double leg but Sider sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sider scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sider jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Silverio darts in looking for a takedown but Sider gets double underhooks and turns Silverio into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Silverio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silverio doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sider lunges at Silverio with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Silverio's hand.
Sider stuffs the takedown attempt from Silverio. Silverio gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sider scores with a body shot.
Sider scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sider lands with a shot to the body.
Sider scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T1#
Sider cracks a nice hook into Silverio's ribs.
Sider connects with a nice looking jab.
Sider shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Silverio eats them both and turns towards Sider to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sider stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sider wants it to stay on the feet.
Sider lands a right hook to the body.
Sider scores with a shot to the body.
Sider cracks a nice hook into Silverio's ribs.
Sider jabs Silverio to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sider scores with a hook to the body. Silverio takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Silverio takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice straight punches there by Sider. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sider.
Sider stuns Silverio with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sider works Silverio's body with a nice hook.
Silverio tries for a takedown but Sider circles away easily
and Sider counters with a left to the body.
Sider scores with a three punch combo!
Silverio shoots in but Sider avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T2#
Sider dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sider leaves Silverio with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sider fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sider scores with a nice head shot.
Sider throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Silverio shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sider as he jumps to the side.
Sider lands a nice shot to the body.
Justin Sider seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Silverio takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Silverio goes for a double leg but Sider avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sider continues to drive forward.
Silverio walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Silverio shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sider but Sider pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3#
Sider lands a nice hook to Silverio's body. Silverio takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sider scores with a jab to the body.
Sider lands with a nice combination. Silverio backs away looking to recover.
Silverio is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sider.
Nice uppercut lands for Sider. That snapped Silverio's head back.
Sider connects with a looping right hand.
A shot to the liver by Sider. Beautiful body shot.
Silverio darts in looking for a takedown but Sider gets double underhooks and turns Silverio into the cage.
Silverio darts in looking for a takedown but Sider gets double underhooks and turns Silverio into the cage.
Silverio looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sider scores with a hook.
Silverio goes for a double leg but Sider avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sider continues to drive forward.
Silverio shoots in looking for a takedown but Sider manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Silverio's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A shot to the liver by Sider. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
Sider fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Silverio looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Silverio fails with a takedown attempt.
Silverio walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Carlos Silverio's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Justin Sider!
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