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TWGC 33 (265lbs, D4): New York Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Deividas Vilkas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Will Wrecks!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Franklyn Lucas and Bruno Lombardi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Vilkas moves into the clinch successfully.
Vilkas is trying to pull guard but Wrecks has him pressed against the cage.
Vilkas is trying to pull guard but Wrecks has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrecks is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vilkas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wrecks tries to score a body lock takedown but Vilkas shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrecks wants the takedown. Vilkas is fighting it off but Wrecks persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Vilkas's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vilkas (0) vs (2) Wrecks
Vilkas 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.
Wrecks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vilkas is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrecks trying to control but Vilkas is working from the bottom.
Wrecks looking to pass the guard.
Vilkas working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrecks trying to control the position from guard on top but Vilkas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vilkas trying to keep a closed guard but Wrecks is proving a slippery customer.
Wrecks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vilkas is keeping the position for now.
Vilkas has his hands on Wrecks's head, controlling the position.
Wrecks preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wrecks wants to control from the top but Vilkas keeps moving.
Wrecks 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.
Vilkas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wrecks won't allow Vilkas to sweep him here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wrecks wants to control from the top but Vilkas keeps moving.
Vilkas is trying to control the position but Wrecks postures up.
Vilkas seems keen to control Wrecks's posture.
Wrecks wants to control from the top but Vilkas keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wrecks looking to pass the guard.
Wrecks must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vilkas has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wrecks pushing down on Vilkas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wrecks is pressing down on Vilkas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vilkas is holding on for now.
Wrecks not doing much here.
Wrecks is pressing down on Vilkas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vilkas is holding on for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vilkas is controlling Wrecks's trapped leg to prevent Wrecks from advancing to side control.
Wrecks passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vilkas (0) vs (5) Wrecks
Wrecks wants to take a breather but Vilkas manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Wrecks.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vilkas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wrecks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wrecks trying to control the position from guard on top but Vilkas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wrecks stopping the sweep attempt from Vilkas.
Wrecks wants to pass the guard but Vilkas is keeping the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wrecks is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Vilkas keeping moving, preventing Wrecks from controlling successfully.
Wrecks stands and throws Vilkas's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vilkas (0) vs (8) Wrecks
A lull in the action here as Wrecks stalls from top position.
You can see the frustration on Vilkas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Vilkas is not content to let Wrecks control the position.
Vilkas trying to remain calm as Wrecks controls from the top position.
Vilkas can't do much from the bottom here.
Wrecks is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Vilkas will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Wrecks tries to advance to mount but Vilkas denies him.
Wrecks is still trying to improve position.
Vilkas can't do much from the bottom here.
Vilkas is trying to escape the position but Wrecks is controlling the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vilkas manages to get back to half guard.
Wrecks is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vilkas (0) vs (11) Wrecks
Wrecks fails to move to back control.
Vilkas is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Wrecks tries to control but Vilkas wriggling away.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Wrecks wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Wrecks controlling from mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vilkas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vilkas prevents Wrecks from taking his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vilkas manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wrecks wins on points by 11 to 0. |
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