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CWC 292 - Las Vegas PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Osmany Pizziconi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Ken Vrjalya!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Vrjalya changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pizziconi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pizziconi (0) vs (4) Vrjalya
Vrjalya has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KingsJiuJitsuAcademy. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Vrjalya is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pizziconi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Vrjalya wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pizziconi, who protects the arm well.
Pizziconi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vrjalya wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Vrjalya looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pizziconi can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pizziconi gets back to half guard.
Pizziconi is looking for a sweep. Vrjalya is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pizziconi moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vrjalya pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pizziconi is keeping the position for now.
Vrjalya is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Vrjalya has gone for a leg lock! Pizziconi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Vrjalya's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pizziconi (2) vs (4) Vrjalya
Vrjalya has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pizziconi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vrjalya working for submissions but it's allowed Pizziconi to get to half guard.
Pizziconi is trying to work for a kimura but Vrjalya is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vrjalya regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pizziconi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vrjalya has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pizziconi has managed to get both his arms back between Vrjalya's legs - danger averted.
Vrjalya escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pizziconi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pizziconi trying to control the position from guard on top but Vrjalya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vrjalya is looking for a triangle but Pizziconi pushes his legs off easily.
Vrjalya keeping moving, preventing Pizziconi from controlling successfully.
Vrjalya is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pizziconi is aware though and is defending well.
Vrjalya is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pizziconi wants to control from the top but Vrjalya keeps moving.
We've been hearing that Pizziconi has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vrjalya isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Pizziconi stacks Vrjalya on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Pizziconi! Score +3 for passing guard: Pizziconi (5) vs (4) Vrjalya
Pizziconi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Vrjalya is trying to improve his position.
Vrjalya is not content to let Pizziconi control the position.
Vrjalya manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pizziconi (5) vs (6) Vrjalya
Vrjalya is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Pizziconi still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Pizziconi has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pizziconi (9) vs (6) Vrjalya
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pizziconi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vrjalya manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pizziconi's best efforts.
Pizziconi is trying to control. Vrjalya wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pizziconi wants to work for an arm triangle but Vrjalya is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vrjalya tries to get to full guard but Pizziconi has control of the leg.
Vrjalya looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vrjalya looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vrjalya actively working from the bottom here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vrjalya tries to roll over but Pizziconi keeps him under control.
Vrjalya is staying active underneath Pizziconi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vrjalya actively working from the bottom here.
Pizziconi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vrjalya keeps working.
Pizziconi wants to free his trapped foot but Vrjalya is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pizziconi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vrjalya has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vrjalya is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pizziconi pulls his head out easily.
Pizziconi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Vrjalya looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pizziconi is pressing down on Vrjalya's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vrjalya is holding on for now.
Vrjalya looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pizziconi is working for a submission of some sort.
Vrjalya is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pizziconi pulls his head out easily.
Vrjalya actively working from the bottom here.
Vrjalya looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pizziconi works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pizziconi (12) vs (6) Vrjalya
Vrjalya really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pizziconi trying to control but Vrjalya is having none of it.
Pizziconi is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Vrjalya has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Pizziconi working for a submission but Vrjalya is keeping him at bay.
Vrjalya is looking to get to half guard.
Pizziconi working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Vrjalya manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pizziconi is trying to control the action in half guard but Vrjalya is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vrjalya looking for submissions off his back.
Vrjalya looking for submissions off his back.
Pizziconi is pressing down on Vrjalya's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vrjalya is holding on for now.
Pizziconi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Vrjalya is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pizziconi pulls his head out easily.
Pizziconi is looking for a kimura but Vrjalya is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pizziconi to get the leverage.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vrjalya is not content to let Pizziconi control the position.
Vrjalya looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pizziconi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Vrjalya is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pizziconi pulls his head out easily.
Vrjalya actively working from the bottom here.
Vrjalya is refusing to be controlled, as Pizziconi sits in half guard.
Pizziconi wants to free his trapped foot but Vrjalya is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Vrjalya wants to get back to full guard.
Vrjalya looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pizziconi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vrjalya sees it coming and defends easily.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Vrjalya is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vrjalya looking for submissions off his back.
Pizziconi is pressing down on Vrjalya's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vrjalya is holding on for now.
Vrjalya looking for submissions off his back.
Vrjalya looking for submissions off his back.
Pizziconi is working for a submission of some sort.
Pizziconi not doing much here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Vrjalya looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pizziconi wants to take a breather but Vrjalya is having none of it.
Pizziconi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vrjalya is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Vrjalya looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vrjalya looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pizziconi seems to be working for a kimura but Vrjalya defends the submission attempt.
Vrjalya wants to improve his position but Pizziconi is controlling well.
Pizziconi is keen to just control but Vrjalya is a slippery customer.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pizziconi trying to mount his opponent but Vrjalya defends it.
Vrjalya looking for submissions off his back.
Vrjalya looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pizziconi passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pizziconi (15) vs (6) Vrjalya
Vrjalya is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vrjalya prevents Pizziconi from improving position.
Pizziconi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vrjalya keeps working.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Vrjalya manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Pizziconi not doing much here.
Vrjalya is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pizziconi pulls his head out easily.
Vrjalya is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pizziconi pulls his head out easily.
Vrjalya looks winded!
Vrjalya wants to get back to full guard.
Pizziconi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vrjalya keeps working.
Pizziconi is really struggling to control Vrjalya but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Vrjalya looking for submissions off his back.
Pizziconi wants to control but Vrjalya is keeping him busy.
Vrjalya actively working from the bottom here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vrjalya looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vrjalya is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pizziconi pulls his head out easily.
Pizziconi is trying to control. Vrjalya wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pizziconi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Vrjalya is looking for a sweep. Pizziconi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vrjalya looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pizziconi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vrjalya is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pizziconi pulls his head out easily.
Vrjalya is refusing to be controlled, as Pizziconi sits in half guard.
Pizziconi is working for a submission of some sort.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pizziconi takes the fight on points by 15 to 6.
Osmany Pizziconi decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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