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TWG 38 (135lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Marcelo Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Molokai Built!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Built circles away from the clinch attempt
and Built counters with a nice double leg into side control. Silva won't be happy with that. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Silva (0) vs (4) Built
Built is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Silva has escaped the position, nice work there.
Built looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Built 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 manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (2) vs (4) Built
Built looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Built is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silva pulls his head out easily.
Silva moves into full mount! Built won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (5) vs (4) Built
Silva definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Built tries to reverse the position but Silva maintains control.
Silva quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Silva but it's paid off an Built is forced to tap! Nice work by Silva.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcelo Silva!
Marcelo Silva took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Onde vocês tam escondidos? Vamos Brasil!'. |
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