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TWGC 13 (135lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kron Silva and Darth Vader . Vader comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Imperial March kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Kron Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Darth Vader !
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Eddie Farnsworth and Joseph Jones.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vader shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Silva sprawls well. Silva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vader gets slowly back to his feet.
Vader shoots in and gets a takedown into Silva's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva (0) vs (2) Vader
Vader stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva pulls Vader in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vader pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Vader preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva managing to control the position.
Silva seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Vader controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva pulls Vader in close to prevent any damage.
Silva continues to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vader pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Vader preventing the sweep.
Silva looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vader seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Vader looking to pass the guard.
Silva has control of Vader 's left arm, preventing Vader from doing any damage.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Silva has control of Vader 's left arm, preventing Vader from doing any damage.
Vader trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Vader looking to pass the guard.
Vader engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Silva 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 six minutes gone in the round.
Vader looking to pass the guard.
Vader is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Vader preventing the sweep.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vader wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Silva is pulling down on Vader 's head to control his posture.
Vader is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Vader tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Silva is trying to control the position but Vader postures up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vader engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Vader tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Silva working a defensive guard here.
Vader trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
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) Vader
Vader is trying to control the position but Silva postures up.
Silva content to stall in guard here.
Silva advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (5) vs (2) Vader
Vader is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Silva is staying tight to Vader 's torso, preventing him from escaping.
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.
Silva trying to control the position but Vader is working away.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Vader is trying to control Silva's posture but Silva avoids it.
Silva controlling from side mount.
Silva trying to control the position but Vader is working away.
Vader is looking to reverse the position.
Vader keeps trying to improve his position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to control but Vader is keeping him busy.
Vader struggling a bit here.
Vader is letting Silva control him for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Vader 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Silva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vader is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Vader is looking for a sweep.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Vader is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vader is trying to escape the position but Silva is controlling the position.
Silva trying to control the action but Vader is working from the bottom.
Vader is looking for a sweep.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Silva controls the position from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva trying to control the position but Vader is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silva takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
Kron Silva was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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