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TWGC 24 (205lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Omar Dijkstra (ranked 5505 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Schultz (ranked 19976 p4p, 0 weight class). Dijkstra comes to the cage accompanied by Soulfly - Back To The Primitive. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Omar Dijkstra! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Mike Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dijkstra tries to sprawl but Schultz drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dijkstra (0) vs (2) Schultz
Dijkstra wants to control but Schultz is keeping busy.
Dijkstra looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dijkstra wants to improve his position but Schultz is controlling well.
Schultz is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Schultz might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Dijkstra is doing well to control the position and prevent Schultz from advancing to side control.
Dijkstra tries to get to full guard but Schultz has control of the leg.
Schultz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dijkstra slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schultz 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.
Dijkstra 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.
Dijkstra has his foot on Schultz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Schultz works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dijkstra is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dijkstra (2) vs (2) Schultz
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schultz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dijkstra is fighting to break Schultz's control of his arms but Schultz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Schultz controls Dijkstra momentarily but Dijkstra frees himself.
Dijkstra tries to free his leg and advance position but Schultz is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schultz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dijkstra (2) vs (4) Schultz
Dijkstra looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schultz is one step ahead there.
Dijkstra keeping full guard, as Schultz tries to pass.
Schultz controlling from the top position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dijkstra is looking for a triangle but Schultz pushes his legs off easily.
Dijkstra looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dijkstra is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Schultz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dijkstra is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Schultz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Schultz looking to pass the guard.
Dijkstra looking to control.
Dijkstra is looking to sweep but instead, Schultz has passed into half guard.
Dijkstra gets full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Schultz stopping the sweep attempt from Dijkstra.
Dijkstra not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dijkstra holds on and takes a little breather.
Dijkstra isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Schultz stacks Dijkstra 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 Schultz! Score +3 for passing guard: Dijkstra (2) vs (7) Schultz
Schultz slows the pace down.
You can see the frustration on Dijkstra's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dijkstra regains half guard.
Schultz prevents Dijkstra from improving his position.
Dijkstra trying to control here.
Dijkstra wants to improve his position but Schultz is controlling well.
Schultz is taking a breather. Dijkstra 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 ten minutes gone in the round.
Schultz prevents Dijkstra from improving his position.
Dijkstra actively working from the bottom here.
Dijkstra is looking for a sweep. Schultz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dijkstra is pressing down on Schultz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dijkstra working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Schultz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Schultz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Schultz stopping the sweep attempt from Dijkstra.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Schultz content to stall in guard here.
Schultz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dijkstra swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dijkstra looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schultz is one step ahead there.
Dijkstra is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Schultz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Schultz passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Dijkstra (2) vs (10) Schultz
Dijkstra is trying to get back to half guard.
Dijkstra manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dijkstra (4) vs (10) Schultz
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dijkstra is looking to advance position but Schultz won't allow it.
Well,Dijkstra is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Schultz is refusing to be controlled, as Dijkstra sits in half guard.
Dijkstra is working for a submission of some sort.
Dijkstra content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dijkstra tries to pass the half guard into mount. Schultz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dijkstra trying to control from Schultz's half guard. Schultz has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Schultz trying to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dijkstra trying to control the position from guard on top but Schultz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schultz wins on points by 10 to 4. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between James Steel (ranked 2192 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steel Grappler (ranked 19763 p4p, 601 weight class). Steel Grappler told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; James Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Steel Grappler!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Grappler shoots in for a takedown but Steel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Grappler shoots for a double leg takedown but Steel sprawls well. He's pushed Grappler's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Steel Grappler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Steel lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel (2) vs (0) Grappler
Grappler wants to sweep here but Steel controlling him for the moment.
Grappler is looking for a triangle but Steel pushes his legs off easily.
Grappler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steel is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grappler looking for a guillotine here but Steel defends easily.
Grappler wants to sweep here but Steel controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grappler is keeping the position for now.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Grappler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grappler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Steel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Steel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Grappler looking for a sweep. Not yet Grappler, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Steel won't allow Grappler to sweep him here.
Steel trying to control but Grappler is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Grappler working a defensive guard but Steel passes into half guard.
Grappler tries to get to full guard but Steel has control of the leg.
Steel works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (5) vs (0) Grappler
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grappler is desperately trying to improve his position but Steel has a good base and remains in mount.
Grappler sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Grappler tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Steel has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (8) vs (0) Grappler
Grappler is working to get back to half guard.
Steel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grappler working to try and regain half guard.
Grappler keeps trying to improve his position.
Steel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Grappler is desperately trying to improve his position but Steel has a good base and remains in mount.
Steel trying to control but Grappler is having none of it.
Grappler is trying desperately to improve position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Grappler gets back to half guard.
Grappler looking for submissions off his back.
Grappler wants to improve his position but Steel is controlling well.
Grappler wants to control but Steel is keeping busy.
Steel is trying to control. Grappler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Grappler wants to get back to full guard.
Grappler works his way to full guard. Good work.
Steel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Grappler is looking for a sweep. Steel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Steel seems to be working for a kimura but Grappler defends the submission attempt.
Steel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Grappler does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grappler works his way to full guard. Good work.
Steel preventing the sweep.
Steel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Grappler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Steel wants to pass the guard but Grappler is keeping the position.
Grappler has an active guard here but Steel has managed to pass into half guard.
Steel is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (11) vs (0) Grappler
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Steel tries to control but Grappler wriggling away.
Grappler working to try and regain half guard.
Steel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Grappler is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Steel content just to control the position here.
Steel has hold of Grappler's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Grappler manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Grappler is working to get back to half guard.
Steel tries to control but Grappler wriggling away.
Grappler is working to get back to half guard.
Steel looking for a guillotine from mount but Grappler is having none of it.
Grappler working to try and regain half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Steel trying to control but Grappler is having none of it.
Steel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Grappler regains half guard.
Grappler makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Grappler.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Steel passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (14) vs (0) Grappler
Steel trying to control the position but Grappler is working away.
Grappler looks to move to half guard but instead Steel has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Steel (16) vs (0) Grappler
Grappler keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Steel wants to control the pace but Grappler is squirming around nicely.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Grappler can't escape the position.
Steel content just to control the position here.
Steel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Grappler is looking to improve his position but Steel isn't that keen on the idea.
Steel controlling from mount.
Grappler is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel controlling the position easily from mount.
Steel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Grappler can't escape the position.
Steel is trying to take his opponent's back.
Steel looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Grappler turns into him and now he's in Steel's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (16) vs (2) Grappler
Grappler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grappler is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Steel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Grappler's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (18) vs (2) Grappler
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grappler wants to improve his position but instead Steel has moved into half guard.
Grappler is staying active underneath Steel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel takes the fight on points by 18 to 2.
James Steel very nearly forgot to thank Urban Fighter amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Nikki Sixx (ranked 900 p4p, 120 weight class) and Roger De Santos (ranked 2119 p4p, 243 weight class). Sixx comes to the cage accompanied by Niykee Heaton. Roger De Santos is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Nikki Sixx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Roger De Santos!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sixx drives through and clinches with De Santos against the cage.
De Santos is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Sixx can't fight it off and eventually De Santos manages to take the fight to the floor. Sixx looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sixx (0) vs (2) De Santos
Sixx has De Santos pulled in close to control his posture.
Sixx is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sixx escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. De Santos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sixx keeping moving, preventing De Santos from controlling successfully.
Sixx looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Santos wants to control from the top but Sixx keeps moving.
Sixx is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Santos trying to control but Sixx is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Santos is pushing down on Sixx's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sixx is fighting to maintain full guard but De Santos has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sixx looking for submissions off his back.
De Santos tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sixx knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sixx is staying active underneath De Santos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
De Santos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
De Santos trying to control from half guard but Sixx is working away.
Sixx manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
De Santos trying to control but Sixx is working from the bottom.
De Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Sixx is retaining full guard.
Sixx can't keep his opponent in guard - De Santos advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sixx is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of De Santos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take De Santos's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sixx (4) vs (2) De Santos
Sixx patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
De Santos is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
De Santos is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sixx has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, De Santos has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Sixx is looking for the choke from the back position but De Santos is controlling his hands well.
Sixx seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
De Santos rolls, trying to escape but Sixx keeps control of the position.
I would not like to be De Santos right now.
Sixx tightening his grip on De Santos, looking for the choke.
Sixx tries to get the hooks in deep but De Santos pushed the leg off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
What can De Santos do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Sixx's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
De Santos just trying to survive but Sixx is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
De Santos looking very determined here, making life difficult for Sixx.
Sixx is looking for the choke from the back position but De Santos is controlling his hands well.
De Santos is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Sixx.
De Santos is keeping busy.
You can see the frustration on De Santos's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sixx patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Sixx is persistently looking for the submission but De Santos is defending it well.
Sixx is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
De Santos trying to control but not successfully.
De Santos looking very determined here, making life difficult for Sixx.
Sixx controlling well, preventing De Santos from escaping the position.
Sixx working for a choke but De Santos is defending well.
De Santos is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Sixx.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sixx working for a choke but De Santos is defending well.
De Santos manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sixx's guard. Nice work there by De Santos.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sixx (4) vs (4) De Santos
De Santos postures up.
Sixx looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Santos is one step ahead there.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sixx looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! De Santos has picked Sixx up and slammed him! Sixx can't keep hold of the triangle and De Santos manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sixx (4) vs (7) De Santos
Sixx can't do much from the bottom here.
De Santos is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sixx has escaped the position, nice work there.
De Santos in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Sixx is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roger De Santos!
A victorious Roger De Santos thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bob Backlund (ranked 10977 p4p, 604 weight class) and Dido Vicini (ranked 2052 p4p, 242 weight class). Backlund comes to the cage accompanied by Dance Fucker. Vicini has chosen Mother as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Bob Backlund! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Dido Vicini!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vicini drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Backlund (0) vs (2) Vicini
We've been hearing good reports from Backlund's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Vicini stands and throws Backlund's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Backlund (0) vs (5) Vicini
Vicini wants to control but Backlund is keeping him busy.
Backlund prevents Vicini from moving into mount.
Backlund tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vicini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Backlund keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Backlund is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Vicini stalls from top position.
Backlund is trying to improve his position.
Vicini tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Backlund struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Backlund seems a little lost for a moment, as Vicini dominates the positioning.
Backlund prevents Vicini from improving position.
Vicini is looking to take a break and control but Backlund is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Backlund is trying to work for a sweep but Vicini has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Backlund (0) vs (7) Vicini
Backlund tries to improve his position but instead Vicini has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Backlund (0) vs (10) Vicini
Backlund defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Backlund is in bad spot here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Backlund tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Backlund is desperately trying to improve his position but Vicini has a good base and remains in mount.
Vicini looking to control and managing it successfully.
Backlund is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vicini with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Backlund is desperately trying to improve his position but Vicini has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vicini looking to control but Backlund is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Backlund has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Vicini's lack of action.
Backlund slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Backlund had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vicini defends it easily.
Backlund wants to improve his position but instead Vicini has moved into half guard.
Vicini is looking to take a break and control but Backlund is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Backlund (0) vs (13) Vicini
Backlund is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vicini with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Backlund keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vicini tries to control but Backlund wriggling away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Backlund working to try and regain half guard.
Vicini working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Vicini trying to control but Backlund is having none of it.
Vicini is trying to take his opponent's back.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Backlund is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Backlund (0) vs (16) Vicini
Backlund trying to control the hands but Vicini won't let him.
Our spies down at at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA inform us that Vicini has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Backlund turns into Vicini and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Backlund (2) vs (16) Vicini
Vicini looking to control.
Vicini looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vicini looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vicini keeping moving, preventing Backlund from controlling successfully.
Backlund content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Vicini has locked up a guillotine! Vicini's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Backlund is holding on here and Vicini must be using up a lot of energy. Backlund has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Vicini gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dido Vicini!
After winning the bout, Dido Vicini 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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