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TWGC 29 (170lbs, D1): Hilo Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shinya Aoki (ranked 25105 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vulcahn Dravezesdi (ranked 1637 p4p, 220 weight class). Dravezesdi comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Nobody's Fool kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Vulcahn Dravezesdi has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 9 losses; Shinya Aoki ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 10 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Aoki moves into the clinch.
Dravezesdi tightens his grip and picks Aoki up, before dumping him to the ground. Aoki manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aoki (0) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dravezesdi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aoki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dravezesdi defends it easily.
Aoki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki keeping full guard, as Dravezesdi tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dravezesdi passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (0) vs (5) Dravezesdi
Aoki is looking for a sweep.
Aoki is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dravezesdi wants to control but Aoki is keeping him busy.
Aoki 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.
Aoki gets back to full guard.
Aoki working for a triangle but Dravezesdi defends it easily.
Dravezesdi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is trying to control but can't.
Aoki gets back to full guard.
Dravezesdi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dravezesdi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aoki is keeping the position for now.
Dravezesdi controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki controls Dravezesdi momentarily but Dravezesdi frees himself.
Aoki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aoki is controlling Dravezesdi's posture.
Aoki being controlled here, momentarily.
Dravezesdi preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is trying to keep Dravezesdi in close.
Dravezesdi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dravezesdi postures up.
Aoki is looking for a triangle but Dravezesdi pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dravezesdi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aoki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dravezesdi stands and throws Aoki 's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (0) vs (8) Dravezesdi
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position but Aoki is working away.
Aoki is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Dravezesdi stalls from top position.
Dravezesdi tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dravezesdi advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Aoki (0) vs (10) Dravezesdi
Aoki is desperately trying to improve his position but Dravezesdi has a good base and remains in mount.
Dravezesdi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Aoki is looking to escape.
Aoki wants to control but Dravezesdi is having none of it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Aoki tries to improve his position but instead Dravezesdi has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Aoki (0) vs (13) Dravezesdi
Aoki trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Dravezesdi wants to control the position but Aoki frees himself and scrambles - Dravezesdi manages to regain control in side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Aoki is not content to let Dravezesdi control the position.
Aoki stops Dravezesdi from passing to mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Dravezesdi is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Aoki (0) vs (15) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi trying to control but Aoki is having none of it.
Dravezesdi looking to secure an arm triangle but Aoki defends it well.
Dravezesdi wants to control but instead Aoki manages to regain half guard.
Dravezesdi prevents Aoki from improving his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi moves into full mount! Aoki won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (0) vs (18) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Aoki is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Aoki and Dravezesdi has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Dravezesdi advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Aoki (0) vs (20) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi looking to control but Aoki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Aoki is looking to improve his position but Dravezesdi isn't that keen on the idea.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is squirming around, avoiding Dravezesdi's attempts to control the action.
Aoki tries to hold on but Dravezesdi postures up.
Dravezesdi moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Aoki (0) vs (23) Dravezesdi
A lull in the action here.
Aoki trying to control the hands but Dravezesdi won't let him.
Dravezesdi has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi controlling from the back.
Our spies down at at Mello MMA inform us that Dravezesdi has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Aoki is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Dravezesdi goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Aoki escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (2) vs (23) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi gets full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
Aoki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dravezesdi is keeping the position for now.
Dravezesdi has his foot on Aoki 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aoki works his way back into a safe position though.
Dravezesdi working for a triangle but Aoki defends it easily.
Dravezesdi is looking to sweep but instead, Aoki has passed into half guard.
Aoki is working for a kimura but Dravezesdi is defending it quite comfortably.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is pressing down on Dravezesdi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dravezesdi is holding on for now.
Aoki stalling.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi wants to control but Aoki is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Aoki trying to control the action but Dravezesdi is working from the bottom.
Dravezesdi is looking for a sweep. Aoki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aoki is trying to control. Dravezesdi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are battling for position here. Dravezesdi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dravezesdi wins on points by 23 to 2.
After winning the bout, Vulcahn Dravezesdi 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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