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TWG 38 (135lbs, D3): Finals - 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Frendy Saputra! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Marcelo Silva!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Dean Styles and Jonathan Paton.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Saputra has closed the distance and engaged Silva in a clinch.
Saputra pulls guard successfully.
Silva won't allow Saputra to sweep him here.
Saputra seems keen to control Silva's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Saputra looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saputra has his hands on Silva's head, controlling the position.
Silva wants to control from the top but Saputra keeps moving.
Saputra controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Saputra is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saputra (2) vs (0) Silva
Saputra looking to pass the guard.
Saputra has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Silva to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Saputra is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Silva pulls down on the head and he's put Saputra to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Marcelo Silva!
Marcelo Silva took some time post fight to say the following; 'Onde vocês tam escondidos? Vamos Brasil!'. |
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