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Event:
Stepping Stone 26
Date: Sep 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Jorge De Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Mason Island!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Joseph Jones and Chad Campbell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Island clinches up with De Silva and pushes him back against the cage.
De Silva is trying to pull guard but Island turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Island has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but De Silva regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: De Silva (0) vs (2) Island#SUB#
De Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Island content to stall in guard here.
Island wants to control from the top but De Silva keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
De Silva working for a triangle but Island defends it easily.
Island sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
De Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Island slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: De Silva (0) vs (5) Island#SUB2#
Island is trying to get an arm triangle but De Silva is defending well. #SUB2#
Island is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, De Silva has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
De Silva is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks Island politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Island prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB2#
Island goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, De Silva rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Island's guard! Nice work there by De Silva! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Silva (2) vs (5) Island
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Island is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Silva (2) vs (7) Island
Island tries to free his leg and advance position but De Silva is retaining full guard.
Island looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
De Silva looking for a guillotine here but Island defends easily.
#SUB#
De Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Island defends it easily.#T3##SUB#
De Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Island doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but De Silva is tightening it up a little... Island has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Island reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Island taps out! Nice BJJ there by De Silva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jorge De Silva! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 21
Date: Aug 21, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Jorge De Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Glen Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
De Silva shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. De Silva showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: De Silva (2) vs (0) Barnes
De Silva is thwarting Barnes's attempts to control the position.
De Silva works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: De Silva (5) vs (0) Barnes#SUB#
De Silva goes for an armbar but Barnes turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Barnes. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Silva (5) vs (2) Barnes
Barnes wants to pass the guard but De Silva is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: De Silva (5) vs (5) Barnes
De Silva tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: De Silva (5) vs (7) Barnes#T1#
De Silva tries to improve his position but instead Barnes has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: De Silva (5) vs (10) Barnes
Barnes has the hooks in. De Silva is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
De Silva trying to control the hands but Barnes won't let him.
De Silva tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Barnes looking for the choke from the back.
Barnes controlling well, preventing De Silva from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Barnes working for a choke but De Silva is defending well.
I would not like to be De Silva right now.
#T2##SUB2#
Barnes has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Barnes tightening his grip on De Silva, looking for the choke.
De Silva trying to control the position but Barnes manages to sink in the hooks.
Barnes keeps control of the position easily here as De Silva tries to buck him off.
#T3#
Barnes not allowing De Silva to control his hands. #SUB2#
Barnes 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, De Silva has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Barnes not allowing De Silva to control his hands.
Barnes trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure De Silva doesn't escape.
De Silva looking very determined here, making life difficult for Barnes.
#T4#
Barnes avoiding De Silva 's attempts to control his hands.
What can De Silva do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
De Silva trying to control the position but Barnes manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Barnes is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. De Silva knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften De Silva for a finish.
De Silva is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Barnes looking to break De Silva's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. De Silva remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Barnes will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T5##SUB2#
Barnes looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Barnes is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
De Silva rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
De Silva is refusing to be controlled, as Barnes sits in half guard. #SUB#
De Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a kimura here.
De Silva wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
#T6#
Barnes is thwarting De Silva's attempts to control the position.
De Silva is trying to control but Barnes passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: De Silva (5) vs (13) Barnes
De Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
De Silva gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: De Silva (5) vs (15) Barnes
De Silva gets back to half guard.
Barnes wants to free his trapped foot but De Silva is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T7#
Barnes is taking a breather. De Silva 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
De Silva actively working from the bottom here.
De Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Barnes in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Silva keeps working.
De Silva trying to control here.
#SUB#
De Silva looking for a kimura from the bottom but Barnes passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: De Silva (5) vs (18) Barnes#T8#
De Silva is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
De Silva wants to control but Barnes postures up.
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.
De Silva tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Barnes presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: De Silva (5) vs (20) Barnes
Barnes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
De Silva wants to control but Barnes is having none of it.
De Silva is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Barnes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
De Silva can't escape the position.
Barnes seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but De Silva is holding on tight.
De Silva manages to regain half guard. Good work.
De Silva wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
Barnes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
De Silva wants to get back to full guard.#T10#
Barnes is looking to advance position but De Silva won't allow it.
Barnes is figuring out what he wants to do next.
De Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
Barnes with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T11##SUB#
De Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barnes trying to control the action but De Silva is working from the bottom. #SUB#
De Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily.
Barnes trying to control the action but De Silva is working from the bottom. #SUB#
De Silva looking for subs from the bottom but Barnes mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: De Silva (5) vs (23) Barnes
Barnes looking to control but De Silva is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T12#
Barnes controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Barnes looking to secure an arm triangle but De Silva defends it well.
De Silva is working to get back to half guard.
De Silva is squirming around, avoiding Barnes's attempts to control the action. #T13#
Barnes controlling his opponent.
De Silva 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: De Silva (7) vs (23) Barnes
De Silva wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Barnes controls De Silva momentarily but De Silva frees himself.
Barnes has control of De Silva's left arm, preventing De Silva from doing any damage.
De Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T14#
De Silva wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
De Silva looking to sit in guard and control but Barnes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Silva (7) vs (25) Barnes#SUB#
De Silva has his foot on Barnes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barnes works his way back into a safe position though.
Barnes wants to control from the top but De Silva keeps moving. #SUB#
De Silva working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Barnes has passed into half guard!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Barnes in particular looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes wins on points by 25 to 7. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 19
Date: Aug 14, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Alfredo Linguini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Jorge De Silva!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Linguini clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Linguini jumps into guard, dragging De Silva to the mat.
#SUB#
Linguini is looking for a triangle here but De Silva uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Linguini (0) vs (3) De Silva
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
De Silva is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Linguini looks calm but he's in trouble here. De Silva gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Linguini is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! De Silva lets go of the hold and Linguini can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jorge De Silva! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 16
Date: Aug 07, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Jorge De Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Lamban Gaul!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from De Silva enables Gaul to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. De Silva manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: De Silva (0) vs (2) Gaul#SUB#
De Silva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gaul defends well.
Gaul slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Gaul seems to be working for a kimura but De Silva defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Gaul is trying to work for a kimura but De Silva is defending well.
Gaul controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaul trying to mount his opponent but De Silva defends it.
Gaul is taking a breather. De Silva 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.#T1#
De Silva trying to control here.
Gaul looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
De Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Gaul is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. De Silva doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gaul.
De Silva is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Gaul perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gaul's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gaul wants to pass to mount but De Silva is defending the position. #SUB2#
Gaul wants to work for an arm triangle but De Silva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
De Silva looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Silva is trying to maintain the position but Gaul is very close to passing his half guard.#T3##SUB#
De Silva actively working from the bottom here.
De Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Gaul is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so De Silva is just riding it out for now. Gaul eventually gives up the hold.
Gaul controlling the pace. #SUB#
De Silva actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
De Silva is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Gaul is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
De Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
De Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gaul has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: De Silva (0) vs (5) Gaul
De Silva is trying to escape the mount but Gaul keeps good control and instead manages to take De Silva's back.
Score +3 for taking back: De Silva (0) vs (8) Gaul#T5#
Gaul is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB2#
De Silva is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
De Silva rolls, trying to escape but Gaul keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
De Silva fending off the submission attempt from Gaul. #SUB2#
Gaul is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Gaul tries to keep control of the position but De Silva is staying busy.#T6#
Gaul not allowing De Silva to control his hands.
Gaul has the hooks in. De Silva is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Gaul working for a choke but De Silva is defending well.
Gaul controlling from the back.
De Silva rolls, trying to escape but Gaul keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
De Silva defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T7##SUB2#
Gaul looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Gaul has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
De Silva prevents Gaul from getting a body triangle.
De Silva tries to roll but Gaul sticks to his back.
Gaul is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
You can see the frustration on De Silva's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T8##SUB2#
Gaul is persistently looking for the submission but De Silva is defending it well.
De Silva looking very determined here, making life difficult for Gaul.
De Silva can't escape the position.
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.
#SUB2#
Gaul working for a choke but De Silva is defending well.
Gaul is hanging on to De Silva's back as he tries to escape.
#T9##SUB2#
De Silva preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gaul.
Gaul is not going to allow De Silva to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Gaul looking for the choke but no joy.
Gaul is riding his opponent, not letting De Silva buck him off.
Gaul wants to control but De Silva is keeping busy.#SUB2#
De Silva defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Gaul has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T10#
De Silva tries to escape but Gaul has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Gaul not allowing De Silva to control his hands. #SUB2#
Gaul patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Gaul is persistently looking for the submission but De Silva is defending it well.
Gaul is hanging on to De Silva's back as he tries to escape.
De Silva is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
De Silva defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gaul's arms.
De Silva tries to escape the position.
#T11#
Gaul gets his hands free as De Silva looks to control. #SUB2#
Gaul is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. De Silva knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften De Silva for a finish.
Gaul has good solid back control here.
De Silva is really stuck here.
De Silva breaks Gaul's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Silva (2) vs (8) Gaul
Gaul has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T12#
De Silva trying to control but Gaul is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gaul has his foot on De Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. De Silva works his way back into a safe position though.#T13##SUB2#
De Silva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
De Silva drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gaul manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now De Silva has Gaul in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Silva (2) vs (10) Gaul#SUB2#
Gaul drops back looking for a leg! De Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and De Silva manages to kick Gaul off! Gaul jumps back into De Silva's guard. #SUB2#
Gaul drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gaul jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T14#
De Silva is trying to control the position but Gaul postures up.
Gaul must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gaul wants to pass the guard but De Silva is keeping the position.
Gaul controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gaul passes De Silva's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
De Silva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
De Silva keeping full guard, as Gaul tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Silva keeping moving, preventing Gaul from controlling successfully.
Gaul pushing down on De Silva's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gaul wins on points by 10 to 2.
Lamban Gaul very nearly forgot to thank Fantasy Threads amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 13
Date: Jul 31, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Jorge De Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ricky Peyton!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
De Silva drives through and clinches with Peyton against the cage.
#TD2#
De Silva is fighting off a takedown attempt but Peyton is just too persistent for him and manages to trip De Silva to the mat. De Silva regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: De Silva (0) vs (2) Peyton
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peyton postures up.
#SUB#
De Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
De Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Peyton advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: De Silva (0) vs (5) Peyton
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Silva gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: De Silva (0) vs (7) Peyton
De Silva is squirming around, avoiding Peyton's attempts to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Silva wants to hold on but Peyton pushes him away.#SUB2#
Peyton goes for an armbar but De Silva turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from De Silva. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Silva (2) vs (7) Peyton#SUB#
De Silva is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
De Silva has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1##SUB2#
Peyton pushes a forearm under De Silva's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, De Silva is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricky Peyton! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 8
Date: Jul 17, 2022 |
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 0 wins and 0 losses; Glen Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jorge De Silva!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Barnes feints and as De Silva raises his hands in defense, Barnes changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (0) De Silva#SUB#
Barnes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Barnes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Barnes passes De Silva's left leg - he's now in half guard.
De Silva is staying active underneath Barnes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
De Silva is looking for a sweep. Barnes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
De Silva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Silva keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
De Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Barnes 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. #SUB2#
De Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barnes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Barnes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
De Silva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
De Silva keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully. #T2#
Barnes slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
De Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura here.
De Silva is looking to control Barnes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can De Silva avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
De Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily.
Barnes is thwarting De Silva's attempts to control the position.#T3#
De Silva tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.
De Silva trying to hold on to Barnes's head to control him but Barnes postures up.
Well, if Barnes 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.
Barnes'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.#T4#
Barnes trying to control the action but De Silva is working from the bottom.
Well, if Barnes 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.
De Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
De Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
De Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily.
De Silva trying to control here.
#T5##SUB2#
De Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Barnes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Barnes is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for De Silva! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (5) vs (0) De Silva
De Silva working to try and regain half guard.
Barnes wants to control the pace but De Silva is squirming around nicely. #T6#
De Silva tries to lock up and control but Barnes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
De Silva is wriggling around trying to escape.
Barnes controlling the position easily from mount.
De Silva is looking to get to half guard.
Barnes controlling his opponent.
De Silva regains half guard.#T7#
De Silva trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Barnes is trying to work for a kimura but De Silva is defending well.
#SUB#
Barnes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Barnes prevents De Silva from improving his position.
Barnes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
De Silva wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T8##SUB2#
De Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barnes tries to pass the half guard into mount. De Silva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Barnes is working for a submission of some sort.
Barnes is controlling the pace.
#T9#
De Silva wants to control but Barnes passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (8) vs (0) De Silva
Barnes wants to control but De Silva is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Barnes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by De Silva, who protects the arm well.
Barnes wants to control but De Silva is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Barnes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but De Silva is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
De Silva wants to control but Barnes postures up.#T10#
De Silva is trying to work for a sweep but Barnes has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnes (10) vs (0) De Silva
Barnes looking to control and managing it successfully.
Barnes wants to control the pace but De Silva is squirming around nicely.
De Silva is wriggling around trying to escape.
Barnes wants to take De Silva's back but he can't do it this time.
Barnes controlling from mount. #SUB#
Barnes working for a guillotine from mount but De Silva is in no mood to give up. #T11#
De Silva is desperately trying to improve his position but Barnes has a good base and remains in mount.
De Silva is still trying to improve position.
De Silva wants to hold on but Barnes pushes him away.
De Silva has given up his back here. Will Barnes look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (13) vs (0) De Silva
De Silva is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Barnes.
#SUB#
Barnes working for the choke.
Barnes controlling well, preventing De Silva from escaping the position.
#T12##SUB#
Barnes patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Barnes's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
De Silva is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Barnes is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
De Silva is having to fend off submission attempts from Barnes, who is looking to sink in the choke. Barnes doesn't have the hooks in though and De Silva manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (13) vs (2) De Silva#SUB#
Barnes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T13#
De Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (15) vs (2) De Silva#T14#
Barnes wants to control from the top but De Silva keeps moving.
Barnes is pushing down on De Silva's leg trying to pass to half guard. De Silva is fighting to maintain full guard but Barnes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Still in half guard, Barnes seems content to control.
De Silva trying to control but Barnes postures up.
Barnes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes is thwarting De Silva's attempts to control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes takes the fight on points by 15 to 2. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 6
Date: Jul 10, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jorge De Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Lyle Gill!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Reed Andrews and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
De Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Gill swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Gill darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: De Silva (0) vs (2) Gill
De Silva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gill is working away from the top position though.
Gill seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
De Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
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.
De Silva is looking to control Gill's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can De Silva avoid being mounted?#T1#
Gill trying to control the action but De Silva is working from the bottom.
Gill prevents De Silva from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gill in particular looking to stall.
De Silva trying to hold on to Gill's head to control him but Gill postures up.
Gill wants to pass the guard but De Silva is defending well.
De Silva trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
De Silva is staying active underneath Gill, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
De Silva is looking for a sweep. Gill is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
De Silva gets full guard.
Gill trying to control but De Silva is working from the bottom.
De Silva is trying to keep Gill in close.
De Silva will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
De Silva looking for a guillotine here but Gill defends easily.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Gill has eaten all the pies!
Gill looking to pass the guard. #T3#
De Silva looking to control but Gill passes into half guard.
#SUB#
De Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gill moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: De Silva (0) vs (5) Gill
De Silva manages to get back to half guard.#T4#
Gill is taking a breather. De Silva 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.
De Silva trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Gill manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: De Silva (0) vs (8) Gill
De Silva is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gill controlling his opponent.
De Silva working to try and regain half guard.
De Silva tries to control Gill's body but Gill pushes him off. De Silva squirms to his side and now Gill has his back! Score +3 for taking back: De Silva (0) vs (11) Gill#T5#
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.
Gill's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
De Silva trying to control the action but Gill just sinks the hooks in. #T6##SUB2#
Gill is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! De Silva is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lyle Gill! |
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