|
|
CWC 295 - Vicini vs Lemieux 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 19 losses; Jurgen Tetsuo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 32 losses; Vito Mazzini!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Ren Mimura and Taro Takaoka.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Mazzini misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mazzini dives in for a single leg takedown but Tetsuo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tetsuo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mazzini.
Mazzini fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tetsuo to the ground. Mazzini is now in Tetsuo's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tetsuo (0) vs (2) Mazzini
Mazzini looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mazzini tries to free his leg and advance position but Tetsuo is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tetsuo trying to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazzini's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mazzini trying to control the position from guard on top but Tetsuo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mazzini being controlled here momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tetsuo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Tetsuo is trying to control the position but Mazzini postures up.
Tetsuo is adopting a defensive guard.
Tetsuo 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Tetsuo pulls Mazzini in close to prevent any damage.
Tetsuo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mazzini trying to control the position from guard on top but Tetsuo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mazzini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tetsuo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mazzini slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tetsuo holds on and takes a little breather.
Mazzini wants to control from the top but Tetsuo keeps moving.
Tetsuo keeping full guard, as Mazzini tries to pass.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini wants to control from the top but Tetsuo keeps moving.
Tetsuo controlling the position.
Mazzini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mazzini trying to control the position from guard on top but Tetsuo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mazzini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tetsuo is trying to keep Mazzini in close.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tetsuo keeping moving, preventing Mazzini from controlling successfully.
Mazzini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tetsuo is keeping the position for now.
Mazzini slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Tetsuo (0) vs (5) Mazzini
Tetsuo wants to control but Mazzini postures up.
Tetsuo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mazzini off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tetsuo (4) vs (5) Mazzini
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini can't escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
I really don't envy Mazzini right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
What can Mazzini do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini tries to escape but Tetsuo has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Mazzini tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Tetsuo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tetsuo fails to advance to Mazzini's back.
Mazzini working to try and regain half guard.
Tetsuo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini can't escape the position.
Tetsuo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mazzini can't escape the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tetsuo content just to control the position here.
Mazzini is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tetsuo avoids the attempt from Mazzini to control.
Tetsuo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mazzini is looking to improve his position but Tetsuo isn't that keen on the idea.
Mazzini slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini moves into full guard.
Mazzini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tetsuo is one step ahead there.
Mazzini has his feet on Tetsuo's thighs here. He's pushed Tetsuo off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Tetsuo screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vito Mazzini!
A very excited looking Vito Mazzini 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.
Jurgen Tetsuo was interviewed post fight and said 'I Want a Rematch As soon as tomorrow'. |
|
|
|
|
|
