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TWGC 30 (265+lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 17 losses; Dido Vicini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Tel Britton!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Britton has closed the distance and engaged Vicini in a clinch.
Vicini looking for a takedown.
Vicini works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vicini (2) vs (0) Britton
Vicini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vicini stopping the sweep attempt from Britton.
Vicini trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Britton manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (2) vs (2) Britton
Britton drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Vicini dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (4) vs (2) Britton
Vicini 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicini has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Vicini.
Vicini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Britton is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vicini pushing down on Britton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Vicini wants to work for an arm triangle but Britton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vicini moves into full mount! Britton won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (7) vs (2) Britton
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vicini trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vicini is trying to take his opponent's back.
Vicini is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Britton has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Vicini looking to control but Britton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vicini is stalling here but it's allowed Britton to get half guard.
Vicini is looking to take a break and control but Britton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Britton! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (10) vs (2) Britton
Britton has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Vicini (13) vs (2) Britton
Vicini is looking for the choke from the back position but Britton is controlling his hands well.
Britton is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Vicini is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Vicini trying to control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Vicini is trying to control but Britton is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Vicini controlling the position easily from mount.
Vicini wants to control but instead Britton manages to regain half guard.
Britton is trying to control but can't.
Vicini is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vicini slows the pace down in half guard.
Vicini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Britton keeps working.
Britton is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Vicini is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Britton has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vicini stalling.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vicini wants to pass the guard but Britton is defending well.
Britton is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Britton manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Vicini might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vicini is looking to advance position but Britton has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vicini (13) vs (6) Britton
Vicini sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vicini regains full guard. Nicely done.
Britton slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vicini manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Vicini is looking for a triangle but Britton pushes his legs off easily.
Britton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vicini's guard.
Britton is trying to work for a kimura but Vicini is defending well.
Vicini regains full guard. Nicely done.
Britton is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Vicini is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Vicini has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (15) vs (6) Britton
Vicini content to stall in guard here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vicini passes Britton's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vicini in particular looking to stall.
Vicini is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Britton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vicini.
Vicini passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (18) vs (6) Britton
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Britton sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vicini controlling the pace.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Britton tries to get to full guard but Vicini has control of the leg.
Vicini slows the pace down in half guard.
Vicini is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Britton has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vicini prevents Britton from improving his position.
Vicini uses his free foot to push down on Britton's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Britton. Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (21) vs (6) Britton
Vicini with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Britton is desperately trying to improve his position but Vicini has a good base and remains in mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Vicini looking to take Britton's back but Britton rolls and after a scramble, Britton ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Britton to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (21) vs (8) Britton
Britton drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Vicini manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Britton has Vicini in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (23) vs (8) Britton
Vicini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Britton is keeping the position for now.
Britton trying to keep a closed guard but Vicini is proving a slippery customer.
Vicini controlling from the top position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vicini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Britton is keeping the position for now.
Vicini is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Vicini takes the fight on points by 23 to 8.
Dido Vicini thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Tel Britton stepped up to the mic, saying '...Next time.'. |
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