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CWC 292 - Amsterdam PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 31 losses; Vito Mazzini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 9 losses; Donald Trump!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Mazzini manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Trump on his heels. He'll look to pass Trump's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mazzini (2) vs (0) Trump
Mazzini trying to control but Trump is working from the bottom.
Mazzini slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Trump keeping moving, preventing Mazzini from controlling successfully.
Mazzini is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Trump is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Trump has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mazzini (2) vs (2) Trump
Mazzini wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
Trump is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Trump 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.
Mazzini looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mazzini working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Trump doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Trump manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Trump trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mazzini 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: Mazzini (4) vs (2) Trump
Mazzini is trying to control. Trump wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Trump trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trump keeps working.
Trump wants to improve his position but Mazzini is controlling well.
Trump gets back to full guard.
Mazzini trying to control but Trump is working from the bottom.
Trump not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mazzini slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Trump looking for a sweep. Not yet Trump, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini looking to pass the guard.
Mazzini trying to control but Trump is working from the bottom.
Trump looking to control.
Mazzini trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trump is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mazzini stopping the sweep attempt from Trump.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trump is pulling down on Mazzini's head. It's preventing any offense from Mazzini, at least for the moment.
Mazzini sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Trump's guard.
Mazzini wants to free his trapped foot but Trump is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Trump is staying active underneath Mazzini, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mazzini is just content to waste time from the top position. Trump takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Trump trying to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini wants to control from the top but Trump keeps moving.
Trump working a defensive guard here.
Mazzini passes Trump's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Trump is positioning himself well to prevent Mazzini advancing to mount.
Trump is looking to control Mazzini's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Trump avoid being mounted?
Mazzini is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini seems to be working for a kimura but Trump defends the submission attempt.
Mazzini is thwarting Trump's attempts to control the position.
Trump is refusing to be controlled, as Mazzini sits in half guard.
Mazzini is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Trump is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Trump moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Trump working for a triangle but Mazzini defends it easily.
Trump trying to keep a closed guard but Mazzini is proving a slippery customer.
Mazzini trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Trump manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mazzini (4) vs (4) Trump
Trump stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mazzini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Trump trying to control but Mazzini is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trump is one step ahead there.
Trump tries to free his leg and advance position but Mazzini is retaining full guard.
Trump wants to control from the top but Mazzini keeps moving.
Trump pushing down on Mazzini's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini moves into full guard.
Mazzini working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Trump has passed into half guard!
Trump prevents Mazzini from improving his position.
Trump sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mazzini is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Trump's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Trump's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mazzini (8) vs (4) Trump
Trump tries to escape but Mazzini has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Trump just trying to survive but Mazzini is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Mazzini is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Mazzini is trying to stick to Trump's back but Trump is turning into Mazzini. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Mazzini's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Trump. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mazzini (8) vs (6) Trump
Trump stands and throws Mazzini's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mazzini (8) vs (9) Trump
My spies in Nap or Tap inform me that Trump has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Trump wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mazzini, who protects the arm well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Trump wants to control but Mazzini is keeping him busy.
Mazzini manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Trump trying to mount his opponent but Mazzini defends it.
Mazzini is looking for a sweep. Trump is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Trump is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mazzini (8) vs (12) Trump
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Trump can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mazzini is looking to escape.
Trump content just to control the position here.
Mazzini is working to get back to half guard.
Mazzini 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: Mazzini (10) vs (12) Trump
Trump tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Trump lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mazzini (10) vs (14) Trump
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Trump tries to free his leg and advance position but Mazzini is retaining full guard.
Mazzini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trump is one step ahead there.
Mazzini trying to keep a closed guard but Trump is proving a slippery customer.
Trump pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mazzini is keeping the position for now.
Trump is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Trump wants to control from the top but Mazzini keeps moving.
Mazzini is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Trump trying to control but Mazzini is working from the bottom.
Mazzini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mazzini keeping moving, preventing Trump from controlling successfully.
Trump looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trump wins on points by 14 to 10.
A very excited looking Donald Trump made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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