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TWGC 14 (265lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva and Steel Grappler. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Steel Grappler!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Grappler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. DeSilva tries to avoid it but Grappler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag DeSilva to the ground. DeSilva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've been hearing reports that DeSilva has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Grappler shoots in for a takedown but DeSilva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
DeSilva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steel Grappler.
Grappler shoots in but DeSilva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Grappler fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSilva throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Grappler was covering up waiting for the punch and DeSilva finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: DeSilva (2) vs (0) Grappler
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSilva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grappler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grappler wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Grappler controls DeSilva momentarily but DeSilva frees himself.
DeSilva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grappler is keeping the position for now.
Grappler wants to sweep here but DeSilva controlling him for the moment.
Grappler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
DeSilva trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Grappler manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: DeSilva (2) vs (2) Grappler
DeSilva has his foot on Grappler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grappler works his way back into a safe position though.
Grappler wants to control from the top but DeSilva keeps moving.
Grappler controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
DeSilva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva is looking for a triangle here but Grappler uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: DeSilva (2) vs (5) Grappler
You can see the frustration on DeSilva's face as Grappler controls the position.
DeSilva is looking for a sweep.
Grappler is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. DeSilva knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Grappler has knee on belly momentarily but DeSilva bucks him off and regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grappler tries to pass to full mount but DeSilva defends it.
DeSilva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
DeSilva tries to get to full guard but Grappler has control of the leg.
Grappler trying to advance position but DeSilva counters by regaining guard.
Grappler wants to pass the guard but DeSilva is keeping the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva controls Grappler momentarily but Grappler frees himself.
DeSilva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Grappler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Grappler wants to control from the top but DeSilva keeps moving.
Grappler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
DeSilva looking for a guillotine here but Grappler defends easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Grappler passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: DeSilva (2) vs (8) Grappler
DeSilva tries to bench press Grappler off him but Grappler keeps the position.
Grappler tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Grappler has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
DeSilva tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Grappler wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Grappler looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Grappler is staying tight to DeSilva's torso, preventing him from escaping.
DeSilva is not content to let Grappler control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Grappler taking a breather here.
Grappler trying to control the action but DeSilva is working from the bottom.
DeSilva is trying to get back to half guard.
Grappler is staying tight to DeSilva's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
DeSilva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Grappler is stalling here. DeSilva is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Grappler seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and DeSilva has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: DeSilva (6) vs (8) Grappler
DeSilva looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Grappler manages to work his way to half guard, despite DeSilva's best efforts.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva is keen to just control but Grappler is a slippery customer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Grappler manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Grappler wants to sweep here but DeSilva controlling him for the moment.
DeSilva looking to sit in guard and control but Grappler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: DeSilva (6) vs (10) Grappler
Grappler won't allow DeSilva to sweep him here.
DeSilva can't keep his opponent in guard - Grappler advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
DeSilva 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.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva is working hard here to advance position.
Grappler controlling the pace.
DeSilva moves into full guard.
DeSilva has an active guard here but Grappler has managed to pass into half guard.
Grappler controlling the pace.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva is trying to get back to full guard.
Grappler slows the pace down in half guard.
Grappler tries to pass to full mount but DeSilva defends it.
DeSilva actively working from the bottom here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Grappler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but DeSilva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Grappler is controlling the pace.
DeSilva wants to control but Grappler passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: DeSilva (6) vs (13) Grappler
DeSilva is trying to work for a sweep but Grappler has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: DeSilva (6) vs (15) Grappler
Grappler tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Grappler is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. DeSilva is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: DeSilva (6) vs (18) Grappler
Grappler 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.
Grappler is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but DeSilva has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
You can see the frustration on DeSilva's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grappler working for the choke.
Grappler trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure DeSilva doesn't escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grappler wins on points by 18 to 6. |
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