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CACC 200: Ribbler vs Azaryan PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 19 losses; Vito Mazzini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Mark Merel!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mazzini fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Merel sprawls well initially but Mazzini persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mazzini (2) vs (0) Merel
Merel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mazzini wants to pass to mount but Merel is defending the position.
Mazzini trying to control from half guard but Merel is working away.
Mazzini wants to free his trapped foot but Merel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Merel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mazzini is keen to just control but Merel is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merel keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Mazzini is pressing down on Merel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Merel is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merel wants to get back to full guard.
Merel is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Mazzini jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mazzini (5) vs (0) Merel
Mazzini is working to tighten his grip on Merel's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Merel has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Mazzini is really squeezing tight and eventually Merel passes out! Mazzini breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Vito Mazzini!
Vito Mazzini thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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