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TWGC 35 (185lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 6 losses; Joey Simone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 23 losses; Vito Mazzini!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jorge Garcia and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mazzini closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Simone to the mat! Simone manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Simone (0) vs (2) Mazzini
Simone is adopting a defensive guard.
Simone 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 is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mazzini advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Simone (0) vs (5) Mazzini
You can see the frustration on Simone's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simone tries to improve position but can't.
Simone is trying to control Mazzini's posture but Mazzini avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazzini is looking to take a break and control but Simone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mazzini working away.
Simone is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mazzini wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Simone, who protects the arm well.
Mazzini is looking to take a break and control but Simone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Simone is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simone is trying to control Mazzini's posture but Mazzini avoids it.
Simone is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Simone slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mazzini trying to control the position from guard on top but Simone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mazzini drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mazzini jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Simone bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mazzini's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (2) vs (5) Mazzini
Mazzini lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (2) vs (7) Mazzini
Simone keeping full guard, as Mazzini tries to pass.
Simone is trying to control the position but Mazzini postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini 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.
Simone 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.
Simone keeping moving, preventing Mazzini from controlling successfully.
Simone bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mazzini's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (4) vs (7) Mazzini
Mazzini 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.
Mazzini can't keep his opponent in guard - Simone advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simone with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Simone passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Simone (7) vs (7) Mazzini
Simone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mazzini stops Simone from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Simone controlling from the full mount.
Simone is looking to work his way around to Mazzini's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Mazzini is squirming around, avoiding Simone's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini 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: Simone (7) vs (9) Mazzini
Mazzini stopping the sweep attempt from Simone.
Mazzini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mazzini trying to control the position from guard on top but Simone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simone 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.
Mazzini wants to pass the guard but Simone is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mazzini drops back, looking for a kneebar! Simone looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Simone looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Simone! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Simone (11) vs (9) Mazzini
Mazzini is looking to reverse the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Simone slows the pace down.
Mazzini wants to control but Simone postures up.
Mazzini is trying to improve his position.
Simone is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Mazzini's shoulder. That is not cool.
Mazzini is trying to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Simone tries to advance to mount but can't.
Mazzini is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Simone's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mazzini wants to get back to full guard.
Mazzini has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mazzini manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Simone slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mazzini wants to sweep here but Simone controlling him for the moment.
Mazzini is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Simone's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Simone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Simone continues to stall.
Simone avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Simone is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mazzini controls Simone momentarily but Simone frees himself.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Simone trying to control but Mazzini is working from the bottom.
Mazzini can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Simone controls the pace.
Simone pushes down on Mazzini's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Simone is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mazzini! Score +3 for passing guard: Simone (14) vs (9) Mazzini
Mazzini is desperately trying to improve his position but Simone has a good base and remains in mount.
Simone controlling the position easily from mount.
Mazzini is looking to get to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Simone controlling the position easily from mount.
Simone fails to advance to Mazzini's back.
Simone sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mazzini keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Simone working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Mazzini is desperately trying to improve his position but Simone has a good base and remains in mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Simone controlling from mount.
Simone with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Simone content just to control the position here.
Simone has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Simone wants to control the pace but Mazzini is squirming around nicely.
Mazzini is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini is squirming around, avoiding Simone's attempts to control the action.
Simone controlling his opponent.
Mazzini really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Simone controlling the position easily from mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Simone can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mazzini is looking to escape.
Mazzini is looking to get to half guard.
Simone controlling from the full mount.
Simone wants to take his opponent's back but Mazzini doesn't allow it.
Simone wants to control the pace but Mazzini is squirming around nicely.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini wants to hold on but Simone pushes him away.
Simone trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mazzini tries to reverse the position but Simone maintains control.
Simone takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Simone (17) vs (9) Mazzini
Simone is riding his opponent, not letting Mazzini buck him off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simone looking to hold on to the position here but Mazzini rolls and ends up regaining guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simone takes the fight on points by 17 to 9.
Joey Simone thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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