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CACC 70 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vito Mazzini (ranked 1654 p4p, 205 weight class) and Dick Diaz (ranked 3145 p4p, 360 weight class). Mazzini kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Fade To Black. Diaz has chosen Feiticeira as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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 9 wins and 10 losses; Vito Mazzini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Dick Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Diaz has Mazzini up against the ropes in a clinch.
Diaz drags the fight down to the ground.
Diaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mazzini is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Diaz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mazzini doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mazzini manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mazzini got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mazzini has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazzini tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mazzini passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazzini is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mazzini (3) vs (0) Diaz
Mazzini fails to advance to Diaz's back.
Mazzini controlling the pace for now.
Diaz tries to lock up and control but Mazzini gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mazzini tries to control but Diaz wriggling away.
Diaz is trying to escape the mount.
Mazzini working for a submission but Diaz is keeping him at bay.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Mazzini (6) vs (0) Diaz
Diaz prevents Mazzini from getting a body triangle.
Mazzini seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Mazzini looking for the RNC.
Mazzini biding his time, looking for the opening.
Diaz staying busy and making it hard for Mazzini to control.
Diaz tries to break free.
Diaz is still trying to improve position.
Diaz keeps trying to improve his position.
Diaz trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
You can see the frustration on Diaz's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
A lull in the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini not allowing Diaz to control his hands.
Mazzini doesn't have the hooks in and Diaz manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mazzini (6) vs (2) Diaz
Diaz preventing the sweep.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Mazzini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz 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.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Mazzini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mazzini (8) vs (2) Diaz
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
Diaz trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Mazzini manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mazzini (11) vs (2) Diaz
Mazzini tries to control but Diaz wriggling away.
Diaz prevents Mazzini from taking his back.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini takes Diaz's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Diaz is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Mazzini (14) vs (2) Diaz
Mazzini is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Diaz is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vito Mazzini!
An out of breath Vito Mazzini thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Dick Diaz stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll Slap you harder next time!!!'. |
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