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TWGC 29 (265lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tyrano Jackson (ranked 20933 p4p, 191 weight class) and Dido Vicini (ranked 1713 p4p, 238 weight class). Vicini is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Mother. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Tyrano Jackson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 14 losses; Dido Vicini!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jonathan Paton and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vicini closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vicini lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jackson (0) vs (2) Vicini
Vicini sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jackson's guard.
Vicini is looking to advance position but Jackson won't allow it.
Jackson 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.
Jackson actively working from the bottom here.
Jackson is staying active underneath Vicini, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vicini slows the pace down in half guard.
Vicini prevents Jackson from improving his position.
Jackson is refusing to be controlled, as Vicini sits in half guard.
Vicini has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (0) vs (5) Vicini
Vicini looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vicini controlling his opponent.
Jackson is trying desperately to improve position.
Jackson is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jackson is trying to reverse the position but instead Vicini has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Jackson (0) vs (8) Vicini
Jackson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at SSJ Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Jackson wants to control his opponent's hands but Vicini gets his hands free.
Vicini trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Jackson doesn't escape.
Vicini is looking to control Jackson but Jackson is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
What can Jackson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
My spies in Roosters Coop inform me that Vicini has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Jackson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Vicini.
Vicini is not going to allow Jackson to sit and survive in this position.
Will Vicini go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Jackson tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Jackson is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Vicini.
Jackson tries to escape but Vicini has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Jackson is keeping busy.
Jackson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Vicini's guard. Nice work there by Jackson.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (2) vs (8) Vicini
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jackson pushes down on Vicini's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vicini gets full guard.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Vicini.
Jackson trying to control but Vicini is working from the bottom.
Vicini throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vicini keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Vicini is keeping the position.
Jackson stands and throws Vicini's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (5) vs (8) Vicini
Jackson wants to control but Vicini is keeping him busy.
Vicini is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jackson takes a little break here. Vicini wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vicini tries to improve position but can't.
Vicini is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jackson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Vicini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jackson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jackson prevents Vicini from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vicini manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Vicini is keeping the position.
Vicini not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Vicini keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Jackson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vicini has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackson has managed to get both his arms back between Vicini's legs - danger averted.
Vicini wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vicini is keeping the position for now.
Vicini looking for a sweep. Not yet Vicini, not yet.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jackson forces his way into half guard.
Jackson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vicini does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vicini is looking to improve his position.
Jackson is trying to control. Vicini wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jackson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (8) vs (8) Vicini
Jackson trying to control but Vicini is having none of it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Vicini manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jackson wants to take a breather but Vicini is having none of it.
Jackson is trying to work for a kimura but Vicini is defending well.
Vicini is looking to improve his position.
Vicini trying to get back to full guard but Jackson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (11) vs (8) Vicini
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jackson fails to advance to Vicini's back.
Vicini bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (11) vs (10) Vicini
Jackson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Vicini escapes and throws Jackson's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (11) vs (13) Vicini
Vicini wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to improve position but can't.
Jackson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jackson (11) vs (15) Vicini
Jackson is trying to escape the mount.
Vicini with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Jackson tries to improve his position but Vicini has taken his back! Vicini has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Jackson tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Vicini pushes Jackson away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dido Vicini!
A relieved looking Dido Vicini thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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