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TWGC 32 (205lbs, D1): Hilo Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Seppo Sepi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 20 losses; Dido Vicini!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vicini fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sepi avoids it really well and circles away.
Vicini looking to score a takedown here. Sepi is defending well but Vicini drives through and ends up in Sepi's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sepi (0) vs (2) Vicini
Vicini trying to control the position from guard on top but Sepi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vicini stays in close to Sepi's body and controls the position.
Vicini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sepi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sepi wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sepi managing to control the position.
Vicini advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sepi (0) vs (5) Vicini
Sepi tries to improve position but can't.
Sepi's coaches at Jorzi GYM have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Vicini trying to control the position but Sepi is working away.
Sepi seems a little lost for a moment, as Vicini dominates the positioning.
Vicini trying to control the position but Sepi is working away.
Vicini controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sepi looking for a sweep but Vicini has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sepi (0) vs (7) Vicini
Vicini looking to control but Sepi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vicini is trying to take his opponent's back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vicini looking to control but Sepi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vicini with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Sepi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vicini wants to control the pace but Sepi is squirming around nicely.
Sepi is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sepi tries to hold on but Vicini postures up.
Vicini seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Sepi is holding on tight.
Sepi working to try and regain half guard.
Vicini working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Vicini looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sepi tries to lock up and control but Vicini gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sepi is squirming around, avoiding Vicini's attempts to control the action.
Sepi 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: Sepi (2) vs (7) Vicini
Sepi stays in close to Vicini's body and controls the position.
Vicini wants to sweep here but Sepi controlling him for the moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vicini not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sepi tries to free his leg and advance position but Vicini is retaining full guard.
Vicini had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sepi defends it easily.
Vicini wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sepi stopping the sweep attempt from Vicini.
Vicini working a defensive guard here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sepi stopping the sweep attempt from Vicini.
Vicini looking for a guillotine here but Sepi defends easily.
Sepi lying in Vicini's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Vicini decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Sepi taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). 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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