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TWGC 23 (185lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Youssoufa Diallo (ranked 4159 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wille Vaseliini (ranked 20795 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Diallo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Africa soukouss. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Youssoufa Diallo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Wille Vaseliini!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Diallo clinches up with Vaseliini and pushes him back against the cage.
Diallo is trying to pull guard but Vaseliini turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Vaseliini tries to pull guard but Diallo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Vaseliini gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diallo (0) vs (2) Vaseliini
Diallo is trying to control but can't.
Vaseliini controlling the action here.
Vaseliini looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vaseliini stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diallo wants to get back to full guard.
Vaseliini passes into side control, despite Diallo's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Diallo (0) vs (5) Vaseliini
You can see the frustration on Diallo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diallo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Diallo wants to improve his position but Vaseliini is controlling well.
Diallo preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Diallo is looking for a sweep. Vaseliini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diallo wants to control but Vaseliini is keeping busy.
Diallo is concentrating on defense, preventing Vaseliini from advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diallo looking for submissions off his back.
Diallo keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Vaseliini trying to pass the guard but Diallo defending well.
Diallo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diallo tries to get to full guard but Vaseliini has control of the leg.
Diallo is concentrating on defense, preventing Vaseliini from advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diallo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diallo.
Diallo has his foot on Vaseliini's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vaseliini works his way back into a safe position though.
Vaseliini sitting in guard here, content to control.
Vaseliini must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Diallo looking to control.
Diallo is looking for a triangle but Vaseliini pushes his legs off easily.
Diallo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vaseliini is aware though and is defending well.
Vaseliini looking to pass the guard.
Vaseliini keeps trying to improve his position.
Diallo trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaseliini got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diallo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vaseliini has managed to get both his arms back between Diallo's legs - danger averted.
Vaseliini sitting in guard here, content to control.
Diallo is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Vaseliini frees his head nicely. Oh but Diallo has switched to an armbar! Vaseliini is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Youssoufa Diallo!
After winning the bout, Youssoufa Diallo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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