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TWGC 32 (155lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Sergio Pizzorno! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Chike Obi!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Pizzorno clinches with his opponent.
Pizzorno pulls guard effortlessly.
Obi wants to control from the top but Pizzorno keeps moving.
Pizzorno controlling Obi's posture.
Obi looking to pass the guard.
Pizzorno is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pizzorno keeping moving, preventing Obi from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obi passes into half guard.
Pizzorno on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pizzorno tries to get out of the position.
Obi is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pizzorno is controlling Obi's trapped leg to prevent Obi from advancing to side control.
Obi seems to be looking for submissions.
Obi is working for a kimura but Pizzorno is defending it quite comfortably.
Obi is taking a breather. Pizzorno says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obi is trying to control. Pizzorno wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Obi is looking for a kimura here.
Obi is trying to work for a kimura but Pizzorno is defending well.
Obi seems to be looking for submissions.
Obi wants to control but Pizzorno is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obi tries to pass to full mount but Pizzorno defends it.
Obi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pizzorno keeps working.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Obi wants to free his trapped foot but Pizzorno is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Obi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Pizzorno! Score +3 for passing guard: Pizzorno (0) vs (3) Obi
Pizzorno might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Obi looking to secure an arm triangle but Pizzorno defends it well.
Obi working for a guillotine from mount but Pizzorno is in no mood to give up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obi working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Obi goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Pizzorno is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pizzorno (2) vs (3) Obi
Pizzorno controlling from the top position.
Obi isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Pizzorno stacks Obi on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Pizzorno! Score +3 for passing guard: Pizzorno (5) vs (3) Obi
Obi is looking to regain half guard here but Pizzorno keeps moving and retains side control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Obi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pizzorno in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Obi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Obi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pizzorno is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Obi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pizzorno's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Pizzorno tries to pass the half guard into mount. Obi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Obi trying to control but Pizzorno postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pizzorno with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Obi trying to hold on to Pizzorno's head to control him but Pizzorno postures up.
Obi wants to get back to full guard but Pizzorno has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Pizzorno (8) vs (3) Obi
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Obi is desperately trying to improve his position but Pizzorno has a good base and remains in mount.
Obi 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: Pizzorno (8) vs (5) Obi
Obi is fighting to break Pizzorno's control of his arms but Pizzorno is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Obi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pizzorno swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pizzorno has control of Obi's left arm, preventing Obi from doing any damage.
Pizzorno wants to sweep here but Obi controlling him for the moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Obi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Obi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pizzorno dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pizzorno (10) vs (5) Obi
Obi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pizzorno controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Obi has his foot on Pizzorno's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pizzorno works his way back into a safe position though.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Obi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Obi working for submissions but it's allowed Pizzorno to get to half guard.
Obi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pizzorno pulls his head out easily.
Pizzorno controlling the pace.
Obi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pizzorno pulls his head out easily.
Obi is looking to control Pizzorno's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Obi avoid being mounted?
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Obi looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Pizzorno pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pizzorno (13) vs (5) Obi
Obi gets back to half guard.
Obi manages to get to full guard.
Pizzorno seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Obi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Obi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Obi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Obi working for a triangle but Pizzorno defends it easily.
Obi looking to control.
Pizzorno has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Obi has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Pizzorno doesn't defend quickly enough and Obi has managed to lock this one up! Can Pizzorno escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Obi on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chike Obi!
After winning the bout, Chike Obi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Sergio Pizzorno had this to say: 'I'm just getting started - I'll be back.'. |
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