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TWGC 15 (155lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Nick Diaz and Timo Vesala. Vesala has chosen Bomfunk MC's - Freestyler as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Timo Vesala enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Nick Diaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Timo Vesala!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Sano and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Diaz moves into the clinch.
Diaz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vesala drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Diaz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vesala is trying to pull guard but Diaz has him pressed against the cage.
Diaz decides to pull guard.
Diaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diaz is working hard here to advance position.
Vesala looking to pass the guard.
Vesala passes Diaz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz is doing well to control the position and prevent Vesala from advancing to side control.
Diaz is staying active underneath Vesala, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
Diaz trying to control from the bottom.
Vesala uses his free foot to push down on Diaz's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Diaz. Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (0) vs (3) Vesala
Diaz tries to reverse the position but Vesala maintains control.
Vesala avoids the attempt from Diaz to control.
Diaz is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Diaz working to try and regain half guard.
Vesala wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is looking to improve his position but Vesala isn't that keen on the idea.
Diaz gets back to half guard.
Vesala prevents Diaz from improving his position.
Vesala tries to pass to full mount but Diaz defends it.
Vesala moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (0) vs (6) Vesala
Diaz is looking for a sweep.
Vesala is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Diaz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Diaz manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (2) vs (6) Vesala
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vesala manages to get to full guard.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Vesala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vesala lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (2) vs (8) Vesala
Diaz wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Vesala is now in half guard.
Vesala works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (2) vs (11) Vesala
Vesala is looking to work his way around to Diaz's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Vesala trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Diaz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vesala wants to control the pace but Diaz is squirming around nicely.
Diaz tries to reverse the position but Vesala maintains control.
Diaz gets back to half guard.
Diaz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Diaz, not yet.
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Diaz is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Vesala frees his head nicely. Oh but Diaz has switched to an armbar! Vesala is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Nick Diaz!
Nick Diaz was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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