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Event:
AW Invitational - Round 9
Date: Nov 22, 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 4 wins and 2 losses; Dragan Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Carmelo Rodgers!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Roberts and David Schapiro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rodgers swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Rodgers manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Silva on his heels. He'll look to pass Silva's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva (0) vs (2) Rodgers
Rodgers is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rodgers must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Silva has his foot on Rodgers's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rodgers works his way back into a safe position though.
Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (2) vs (2) Rodgers
Rodgers really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodgers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva is really struggling to control Rodgers but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T1#
Silva is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rodgers is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
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.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Rodgers keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Rodgers keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Rodgers seems keen to control Silva's posture.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Silva trying to control but Rodgers is working from the bottom.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Rodgers is keeping the position.#T4#
Silva preventing the sweep.
Silva trying to control but Rodgers is working from the bottom.
Rodgers is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodgers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Rodgers pulls Silva in close to prevent any damage.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodgers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodgers has control of Silva's left arm, preventing Silva from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodgers bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silva's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (2) vs (4) Rodgers#T6#
Rodgers preventing the sweep.
Rodgers postures up.
#SUB#
Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Silva controls Rodgers momentarily but Rodgers frees himself. #T7#
Rodgers is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rodgers stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.#SUB#
Rodgers got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rodgers has managed to get both his arms back between Silva's legs - danger averted.#T8#
Silva has Rodgers pulled in close to control his posture.
Rodgers is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T9#
Silva pulls Rodgers in close to his closed guard and prevents Rodgers from doing any damage or advancing position.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rodgers is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rodgers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now. #T10#
Rodgers controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rodgers postures up.
#T11#
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva is trying to control the position but Rodgers postures up.
Rodgers is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Silva trying to control the position.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodgers is one step ahead there.
Silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rodgers controls the pace.#T12#
Rodgers's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rodgers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T13#
Rodgers slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rodgers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva is trying to control the position but Rodgers postures up. #T14#
Rodgers pushes down on Silva's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rodgers uses his free foot to push down on Silva's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Silva. Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (2) vs (7) Rodgers
Rodgers sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva wants to control but Rodgers is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodgers wins on points by 7 to 2.
An out of breath Carmelo Rodgers 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:
AW Invitational - Round 8
Date: Nov 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Ernest Chabot! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Dragan Silva!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Steve Montenegro and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Chabot closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Silva quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chabot (2) vs (0) Silva
Chabot perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Chabot tries to pass to full mount but Silva defends it.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Chabot is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chabot takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Silva trying to control but Chabot postures up.
Chabot not doing much here.
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.
Chabot tries to pass to full mount but Silva defends it.
Chabot trying to control the pace. #T1#
Silva is looking to control Chabot's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silva avoid being mounted?
Silva is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chabot's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chabot's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chabot (2) vs (4) Silva
Silva wants to control but Chabot is keeping busy.
Silva has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Chabot's body.
Silva trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T2#
Chabot can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Silva is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Chabot defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Silva trying to control momentarily.
#T3#
Silva is hanging on to Chabot's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Silva goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Chabot escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chabot (4) vs (4) Silva
Silva tries to get to full guard but Chabot has control of the leg.
Chabot keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
Silva is looking for a sweep. Chabot is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva manages to get to full guard.
Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T5#
Silva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chabot (4) vs (6) Silva
Silva wants to control from the top but Chabot keeps moving.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva trying to control but Chabot is working from the bottom.
Silva is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T6#
Silva might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chabot haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T7#
Silva being controlled here momentarily.
Silva preventing the sweep.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Chabot is keeping the position.
Silva trying to control but Chabot is working from the bottom. #T8#
Chabot wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chabot is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Silva drops back, looking for a kneebar! Chabot looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Chabot looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Chabot! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chabot (8) vs (6) Silva#T9#
You can see the frustration on Silva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chabot knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.
Chabot is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Chabot seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Silva for as long as he can get away with.#T10#
Silva is looking to regain half guard here but Chabot keeps moving and retains side control.
Chabot working away.
Chabot tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Chabot works to advance to full mount. Silva defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Chabot (10) vs (6) Silva
Chabot with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Chabot controlling the position easily from mount. #T11#
Silva is looking to get to half guard.
Chabot sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Silva is desperately trying to improve his position but Chabot has a good base and remains in mount.#T12#
Chabot avoids the attempt from Silva to control.
Chabot looking to control and managing it successfully.
Silva tries to lock up and control but Chabot gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Silva manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Silva wants to control but Chabot is keeping busy.
Chabot content to control rather than advance. #T13##SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Chabot wants to pass the guard but Silva is defending well.
Chabot perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Chabot is pressing down on Silva's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silva is holding on for now.
Chabot content to control rather than advance. #T14#
Silva trying to control from the bottom.
Chabot wants to pass the guard but Silva is defending well.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Chabot is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silva manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chabot's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Silva keeping full guard, as Chabot tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chabot takes the fight on points by 10 to 6. |
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Event:
AW Invitational - Round 6
Date: Nov 13, 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 4 wins and 0 losses; Dragan Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Ernest Chabot!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and John Kavanagh.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Silva fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Chabot 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: Silva (0) vs (2) Chabot
Chabot wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Chabot showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chabot wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva looking to control.
Chabot must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chabot won't allow Silva to sweep him here. #T1#
Silva has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chabot is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chabot engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chabot tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chabot is one step ahead there.
Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chabot is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Chabot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chabot is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Silva trying to control the position.
Chabot is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
Let's hope that Chabot 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.
Silva controls Chabot momentarily but Chabot frees himself.
Chabot not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T5#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Chabot.
Silva is trying to keep Chabot in close.
Chabot engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T6#
Chabot looking to pass the guard.
Silva looking to control.
Chabot stays in close to Silva's body and controls the position. #T7#
Silva is trying to control the position but Chabot postures up.
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Chabot got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chabot has managed to get both his arms back between Silva's legs - danger averted.
Chabot 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.
Chabot stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.#T8#
Silva trying to control the position.
Silva has Chabot pulled in close to control his posture.
Silva trying to control the position.
Chabot not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T9#
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chabot tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Chabot controlling from the top position.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chabot is one step ahead there.
Chabot tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard. #T10#
Chabot is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Silva looking for a guillotine here but Chabot defends easily.
Chabot tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard. #T11#
Silva wants to sweep here but Chabot controlling him for the moment.
Chabot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Chabot content to stall in guard here.
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T12#
Chabot engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Chabot won't allow Silva to sweep him here.
Chabot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chabot is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
It looks like Chabot 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.#T13#
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chabot not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chabot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chabot looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chabot won't allow Silva to sweep him here. #T14#
Chabot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chabot is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Silva looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chabot sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Silva's guard.
Chabot works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (0) vs (5) Chabot
And that's the end of the fight!
Chabot wins on points by 5 to 0. |
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Event:
AW Invitational - Round 4
Date: Nov 07, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Antonio Darko! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Dragan Silva!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Alyssa Summers and Bruno Lombardi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Darko gets caught napping as Silva dives in and scores a takedown. Darko manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Darko (0) vs (2) Silva
Darko keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Silva stays in close to Darko's body and controls the position.
Darko keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Silva is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1##SUB2#
Darko wants to reverse the position here. Silva has hold of a leg though and he's dropped back looking for a kneebar! The fighters roll across the mat but Darko is forced to tap! Darko looks devastated but at least his leg points in the right direction.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Dragan Silva! |
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Event:
AW Invitational - Round 3
Date: Nov 04, 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 2 wins and 0 losses; Dragan Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Adriel Orozco!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Russell Pearce and Reed Andrews.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Silva is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Orozco's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva (2) vs (0) Orozco
Orozco moves into full guard.
Orozco managing to control the position.
Silva advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orozco wants to control but Silva is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Orozco wants to control but Silva passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (5) vs (0) Orozco#T1#
Silva slows the pace down. #T2#
Orozco tries to buck Silva off but Silva is having none of it.
Orozco is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Silva off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Silva (5) vs (4) Orozco
Good control from Orozco.
Orozco keeps control of the position as Silva tries to break free.
Orozco not allowing Silva to control his hands.
Will Orozco go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T3#
Orozco controlling the position well here. Silva rolled but Orozco kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Silva manages to reverse the position and now he's in Orozco's guard. Nice work there by Silva.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (7) vs (4) Orozco
Orozco looking for a sweep. Not yet Orozco, not yet. #T4#
Silva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Orozco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Silva'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.#T5#
Orozco wants to sweep but no luck.
Silva sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Orozco looking to control.
Silva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T6#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orozco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silva pushes down on Orozco's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Silva is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Orozco defends it well. #T7#
Silva seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T8#
Orozco trying to get back to full guard but Silva takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (10) vs (4) Orozco
Orozco is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Silva takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Orozco regains half 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.
Orozco is trying to control but can't.
Silva controlling the action here.#T10#
Silva seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Orozco for as long as he can get away with.
Silva works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (13) vs (4) Orozco
Silva fails to advance to Orozco's back. #T11#
Orozco is in all sorts of trouble here.
Silva controlling the pace for now.
Orozco wants to control but Silva is having none of it.
Silva controlling from the full mount. #T12#
Orozco looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Orozco working to try and regain half guard.
Orozco 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: Silva (13) vs (6) Orozco
Orozco trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Silva is adopting a defensive guard.
Orozco trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.
Silva is adopting a defensive guard.#T14#
Further stalling from Silva.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Orozco from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silva takes the fight on points by 13 to 6. |
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Event:
AW Invitational - Round 2
Date: Nov 01, 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 1 wins and 0 losses; Dragan Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Carmelo Rodgers!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jonathan Paton and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Rodgers closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Silva to the mat! Silva manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva (0) vs (2) Rodgers
Rodgers is pushing down on Silva's leg trying to pass to half guard. Silva is fighting to maintain full guard but Rodgers has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rodgers trying to mount his opponent but Silva defends it.
Silva trying to hold on to Rodgers's head to control him but Rodgers postures up.
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers controlling the action here.#T1#
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rodgers content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Silva trying to control but Rodgers postures up.
#T2#
Silva is looking to improve his position.
Silva is trying to maintain the position but Rodgers is very close to passing his half guard.
Rodgers trying to mount his opponent but Silva defends it. #T3#
Silva trying to control 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.
Rodgers not doing much here.
Rodgers wants to pass the guard but Silva is defending well.
Rodgers prevents Silva from improving his position.#T4#
Rodgers is thwarting Silva's attempts to control the position.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Rodgers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rodgers trying to pass the guard but Silva defending well.
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.#T5#
Rodgers sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rodgers prevents Silva from improving his position.
Silva trying to control but Rodgers postures up.
#T6#
Silva is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Silva is pressing down on Rodgers's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Silva controls Rodgers momentarily but Rodgers frees himself.
Silva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (2) vs (2) Rodgers
Silva looking to pass the guard. #T7#
Rodgers is adopting a defensive guard.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodgers is keeping the position for now.
Rodgers wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
Rodgers wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rodgers looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Silva puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Silva trying to control the action but Rodgers is working from the bottom.
Silva wants to free his trapped foot but Rodgers is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rodgers is not content to let Silva control the position.#T9#
Rodgers won't allow Silva to pass to mount.
Rodgers wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Silva is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rodgers sees it coming and defends easily.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodgers keeps working. #SUB#
Silva maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Rodgers could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Silva has cracked it and Rodgers is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Silva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dragan Silva! |
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Event:
AW Invitational - Round 1
Date: Oct 29, 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 0 wins and 0 losses; Dragan Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Axel Randall!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Eddie Farnsworth and Steve Montenegro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Silva gets caught flat footed, as Randall shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva (0) vs (2) Randall
Silva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Randall manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (2) vs (2) Randall
Silva being controlled here momentarily.
Silva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Randall is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Silva showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Randall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silva wants to control from the top but Randall keeps moving.
Silva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Randall managing to control the position.
Randall working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Silva wants to control from the top but Randall keeps moving.
Silva will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Randall is keeping the position.
Randall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
Randall is pulling down on Silva's head. It's preventing any offense from Silva, at least for the moment.
Randall is continuing to stall.
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.#T4#
Randall is trying to keep Silva in close.
Randall is controlling Silva's posture.
Randall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T5#
Silva trying to control but Randall is working from the bottom.
Randall working a defensive guard but Silva manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (5) vs (2) Randall
Randall isn't going anywhere.#SUB#
Silva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Randall struggling a bit here.#T6#
Randall tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Silva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Randall has escaped the position, nice work there.
Silva working away.
Silva trying to control the position but Randall is working away. #T7#
Randall manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Randall trying to control but Silva postures up.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Randall has eaten all the pies!
Silva content to control rather than advance.
Randall wants to control but Silva is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Randall wants to get back to full guard.#T8#
Silva is keen to just control but Randall is a slippery customer.
Silva is really struggling to control Randall but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Silva seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9#
Randall is trying to control but Silva manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (8) vs (2) Randall
Silva wants to control the pace but Randall is squirming around nicely.
Silva controlling the position easily from mount. #T10#
Randall tries to hold on but Silva pushes him away.
Randall regains half guard.
Randall is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Randall keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Silva looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T11#
Silva prevents Randall from improving his position.
Silva trying to control the action but Randall is working from the bottom.
Silva prevents Randall from improving his position.#T12#
Silva is keen to just control but Randall is a slippery customer.
Randall tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg.
Silva trying to control from half guard but Randall is working away.
Silva trying to mount his opponent but Randall defends it. #T13#
Randall is not content to let Silva control the position.
Silva frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (11) vs (2) Randall
Silva wants to take his opponent's back but Randall doesn't allow it.
Randall is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Randall is squirming around, avoiding Silva's attempts to control the action. #T14#
Randall is desperately trying to improve his position but Silva has a good base and remains in mount.
Silva trying to control but Randall is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silva takes the fight on points by 11 to 2. |
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