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TWGC 41 (170lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2 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 3 wins and 5 losses; Marc Vazquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Josh Aldarisio!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Aldarisio shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Vazquez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vazquez (0) vs (2) Aldarisio
Vazquez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aldarisio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vazquez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vazquez looking for a sweep. Not yet Vazquez, not yet.
Vazquez is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldarisio looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vazquez looking for a sweep. Not yet Vazquez, not yet.
Vazquez trying to keep a closed guard but Aldarisio is proving a slippery customer.
Vazquez is controlling Aldarisio's posture.
Vazquez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aldarisio is stalling in the full guard.
Vazquez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aldarisio defends it easily.
Vazquez looking to control.
Vazquez is really struggling to control Aldarisio but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Aldarisio controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vazquez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aldarisio's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vazquez (2) vs (2) Aldarisio
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldarisio keeping moving, preventing Vazquez from controlling successfully.
Aldarisio seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Vazquez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vazquez looking to pass the guard.
Aldarisio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vazquez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vazquez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vazquez wants to control from the top but Aldarisio keeps moving.
Vazquez stopping the sweep attempt from Aldarisio.
Aldarisio keeping moving, preventing Vazquez from controlling successfully.
Vazquez looking to sit in guard and control but Aldarisio gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vazquez (2) vs (4) Aldarisio
Aldarisio must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vazquez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aldarisio got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vazquez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aldarisio has managed to get both his arms back between Vazquez's legs - danger averted.
Aldarisio stopping the sweep attempt from Vazquez.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vazquez has Aldarisio pulled in close to control his posture.
Aldarisio not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Aldarisio trying to control but Vazquez is working from the bottom.
Aldarisio wants to pass the guard but Vazquez is keeping the position.
Aldarisio stopping the sweep attempt from Vazquez.
Vazquez looking to control but Aldarisio passes into half guard.
Aldarisio is looking to advance position but Vazquez won't allow it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Aldarisio is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vazquez is just riding it out for now. Aldarisio eventually gives up the hold.
Vazquez is positioning himself well to prevent Aldarisio advancing to mount.
Vazquez tries to get to full guard but Aldarisio has control of the leg.
Vazquez works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vazquez 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vazquez trying to keep a closed guard but Aldarisio is proving a slippery customer.
Vazquez wants to sweep here but Aldarisio controlling him for the moment.
Vazquez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aldarisio's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vazquez (4) vs (4) Aldarisio
Aldarisio keeping moving, preventing Vazquez from controlling successfully.
Aldarisio really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vazquez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Aldarisio holds on and takes a little breather.
Aldarisio keeping full guard, as Vazquez tries to pass.
Vazquez trying to control but Aldarisio is working from the bottom.
Aldarisio can't keep his opponent in guard - Vazquez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Vazquez is trying to control the action in half guard but Aldarisio is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Aldarisio won't allow Vazquez to pass to mount.
Vazquez is trying to control. Aldarisio wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vazquez is thwarting Aldarisio's attempts to control the position.
Aldarisio tries to get to full guard but Vazquez has control of the leg.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vazquez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vazquez passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vazquez (7) vs (4) Aldarisio
Vazquez wants to control the pace but Aldarisio is squirming around nicely.
Vazquez looking for a guillotine from mount but Aldarisio is having none of it.
Vazquez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vazquez is stalling here but it's allowed Aldarisio to get half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Vazquez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Aldarisio defends it well.
Vazquez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vazquez works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Vazquez (10) vs (4) Aldarisio
Vazquez wants to control the pace but Aldarisio is squirming around nicely.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Vazquez throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Aldarisio has his hands clasped together but Vazquez breaks the hold and Aldarisio is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Vazquez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marc Vazquez! |
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