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LACC 2 Finale PBP Commentary |
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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