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TWGC 32 (205lbs, D1): Montreal 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Conald Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 15 losses; Vito Mazzini!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Petersen fails to land the takedown.
Conald Petersen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petersen gets caught flat footed, as Mazzini shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petersen (0) vs (2) Mazzini
Petersen working a defensive guard but Mazzini passes into half guard.
Mazzini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Petersen keeps working.
Petersen wants to improve his position but Mazzini is controlling well.
Petersen is trying to control but can't.
Petersen is controlling Mazzini's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Petersen is pressing down on Mazzini's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazzini trying to control but Petersen is working from the bottom.
Mazzini postures up.
Petersen wants to sweep here but Mazzini controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazzini trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen looking for a sweep. Not yet Petersen, not yet.
Petersen is trying to hold Mazzini in close to prevent damage but Mazzini has managed to pass into half guard.
Petersen is looking to improve his position.
Petersen wants to get back to full guard but Mazzini has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (0) vs (5) Mazzini
Petersen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mazzini's best efforts.
Mazzini is keen to just control but Petersen is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mazzini is trying to work for a kimura but Petersen is defending well.
Petersen is trying to get back to full guard.
Mazzini passes into side control, despite Petersen's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (0) vs (8) Mazzini
Petersen wants to control but Mazzini postures up.
Petersen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mazzini wants to work for an arm triangle but Petersen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Petersen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mazzini is working away from the top position though.
Petersen is looking for a sweep. Mazzini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini moves into full mount! Petersen won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (0) vs (11) Mazzini
Mazzini takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Petersen (0) vs (14) Mazzini
Petersen trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
What can Petersen do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Petersen wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Mazzini trying to control momentarily.
Mazzini biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Mazzini 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.
Petersen is really stuck here.
Petersen turns into Mazzini and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (14) Mazzini
Mazzini lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (16) Mazzini
Petersen wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Mazzini is now in half guard.
Mazzini is looking to take a break and control but Petersen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mazzini is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Petersen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mazzini.
Petersen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mazzini is working away from the top position though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini prevents Petersen from improving his position.
Mazzini is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Petersen sees it coming and defends easily.
Mazzini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Petersen keeps working.
Petersen is pressing down on Mazzini's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Petersen has his feet on Mazzini's thighs here. He's pushed Mazzini off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Mazzini screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Conald Petersen!
A very excited looking Conald Petersen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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