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TWGC 32 (205lbs, D1): Hilo Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Seppo Sepi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 20 losses; Dido Vicini!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vicini fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sepi avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Vicini looking to score a takedown here. Sepi is defending well but Vicini drives through and ends up in Sepi's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sepi (0) vs (2) Vicini
Vicini trying to control the position from guard on top but Sepi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vicini stays in close to Sepi's body and controls the position.
Vicini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sepi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sepi wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Sepi managing to control the position.
Vicini advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sepi (0) vs (5) Vicini
Sepi tries to improve position but can't.
Sepi's coaches at Jorzi GYM have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Vicini trying to control the position but Sepi is working away.
Sepi seems a little lost for a moment, as Vicini dominates the positioning.
Vicini trying to control the position but Sepi is working away.
Vicini controlling the position. #T2#
Sepi looking for a sweep but Vicini has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sepi (0) vs (7) Vicini
Vicini looking to control but Sepi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vicini is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T3#
Vicini looking to control but Sepi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vicini with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Sepi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vicini wants to control the pace but Sepi is squirming around nicely.
Sepi is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Sepi tries to hold on but Vicini postures up.
Vicini seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Sepi is holding on tight.
Sepi working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Vicini working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB2#
Vicini looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T5#
Sepi tries to lock up and control but Vicini gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sepi is squirming around, avoiding Vicini's attempts to control the action.
Sepi 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: Sepi (2) vs (7) Vicini
Sepi stays in close to Vicini's body and controls the position.
Vicini wants to sweep here but Sepi controlling him for the moment. #T6#
Vicini not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sepi tries to free his leg and advance position but Vicini is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Vicini had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sepi defends it easily.
Vicini wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sepi stopping the sweep attempt from Vicini.
Vicini working a defensive guard here.
#T7#
Sepi stopping the sweep attempt from Vicini.#SUB2#
Vicini looking for a guillotine here but Sepi defends easily.
#SUB2#
Sepi lying in Vicini's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Vicini decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Sepi taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dido Vicini!
After winning the bout, Dido Vicini 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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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Jamaica Jones!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Diesel fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jones sprawls well initially but Diesel persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (0) Jones
Jones trying to hold on to Diesel's head to control him but Diesel postures up.
Jones is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Diesel is staying active.
Diesel with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Diesel wants to free his trapped foot but Jones is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel passes into side control, despite Jones's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (5) vs (0) Jones#T1#
Diesel trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
Jones sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Diesel moves into full mount! Jones won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (8) vs (0) Jones
Jones working to try and regain half guard.
Jones sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diesel controlling the action here. #T2#
Jones is looking for a sweep. Diesel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones won't allow Diesel to pass to mount.
Jones moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jones being controlled here, momentarily.
Jones controlling the position.
Diesel forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Diesel perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jones wants to improve his position but Diesel is controlling well.
Jones is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Diesel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Diesel's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diesel (8) vs (4) Jones
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diesel trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Diesel is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Jones looking to break Diesel's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Diesel remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Jones will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Jones is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Diesel trying to control the hands but Jones breaks the grip. #T4##SUB2#
Diesel is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Jones tightening his grip on Diesel, looking for the choke.
Diesel is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T5#
Jones trying to control momentarily.
Diesel rolls, trying to escape but Jones keeps control of the position.
Diesel tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB2#
Jones is working for a guillotine from mount but Diesel frees his head quite easily.
Diesel tries to lock up and control but Jones gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jones controlling the position easily from mount. #T6#
Jones moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (8) vs (7) Jones
Diesel tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Jones is looking for the choke from the back position but Diesel is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Diesel preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Jones.
Diesel rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T7#
Diesel is not content to let Jones control the position.
Well, if Jones is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jones is thwarting Diesel's attempts to control the position.
Diesel tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Diesel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jones's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jones's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diesel (12) vs (7) Jones#T8#
Diesel is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Jones is really stuck here.
Jones is still trying to improve position.#T9#
Diesel is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB#
Jones tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Diesel has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Jones is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kurt Diesel!
A victorious Kurt Diesel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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