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TWGC 41 (170lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1 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 London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Marc Vazquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Shahram Sheikhan!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sheikhan clinches up against the cage.
Sheikhan wants the takedown. Vazquez is fighting it off but Sheikhan persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Vazquez's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vazquez (0) vs (2) Sheikhan
Vazquez being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sheikhan looking to pass the guard.
Sheikhan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheikhan tries to free his leg and advance position but Vazquez is retaining full guard.
Sheikhan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vazquez trying to keep a closed guard but Sheikhan is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vazquez is pulling down on Sheikhan's head to control his posture.
Vazquez is looking to sweep but instead, Sheikhan has passed into half guard.
Vazquez is looking to improve his position.
Sheikhan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sheikhan prevents Vazquez from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vazquez is working hard here to advance position.
Sheikhan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
My spies in The Factory inform me that Sheikhan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sheikhan is pressing down on Vazquez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vazquez is holding on for now.
Sheikhan prevents Vazquez from improving his position.
Sheikhan not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vazquez wants to get back to full guard.
Vazquez is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Bowsh Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Sheikhan has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Vazquez (0) vs (5) Sheikhan
Sheikhan wants to take his opponent's back but Vazquez doesn't allow it.
Vazquez tries to lock up and control but Sheikhan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vazquez is working to get back to half guard.
Vazquez tries to hold on but Sheikhan pushes him away.
Sheikhan prevents Vazquez from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vazquez wants to control but Sheikhan is having none of it.
Vazquez regains half guard.
Sheikhan tries to pass to full mount but Vazquez defends it.
Vazquez tries to roll over but Sheikhan keeps him under control.
Vazquez is trying to control but can't.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vazquez controlling the position well.
Sheikhan slows the pace down in half guard.
Sheikhan is continuing to stall.
Sheikhan prevents Vazquez from improving his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vazquez is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Vazquez is looking to improve his position.
Sheikhan controlling the pace.
Sheikhan wants to pass the guard but Vazquez is defending well.
Vazquez is trying to control but can't.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Vazquez tries to get to full guard but Sheikhan has control of the leg.
Vazquez wants to control but Sheikhan is keeping busy.
Well, if Sheikhan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Sheikhan uses his free foot to push down on Vazquez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vazquez. Score +3 for passing guard: Vazquez (0) vs (8) Sheikhan
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vazquez wants to hold on but Sheikhan pushes him away.
Vazquez reaches up to try and control the position but Sheikhan seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Vazquez rolls and tries to escape and now Sheikhan has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Vazquez (0) vs (11) Sheikhan
Sheikhan doesn't have the hooks in and Vazquez manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vazquez (2) vs (11) Sheikhan
Sheikhan keeping moving, preventing Vazquez from controlling successfully.
Sheikhan working a defensive guard here.
Vazquez trying to control but Sheikhan is working from the bottom.
Vazquez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sheikhan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vazquez stands and throws Sheikhan's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vazquez (5) vs (11) Sheikhan
Vazquez tries for a kimura but Sheikhan is defending well.
Sheikhan tries to buck Vazquez off but Vazquez is having none of it.
Vazquez swings around for an armbar but Sheikhan sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Vazquez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vazquez (5) vs (13) Sheikhan
Sheikhan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Vazquez managing to control the position.
Sheikhan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sheikhan preventing the sweep.
Sheikhan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vazquez working a defensive guard here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Vazquez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sheikhan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vazquez (7) vs (13) Sheikhan
Vazquez pushes down on Sheikhan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vazquez is working for a submission of some sort.
Vazquez trying to control from half guard but Sheikhan is working away.
Vazquez stalling.
Vazquez is just content to waste time from the top position. Sheikhan takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vazquez looking to pass the guard.
Vazquez drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Vazquez as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Sheikhan screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Vazquez! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Marc Vazquez! |
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