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TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dido Vicini and DJ Augie. Vicini kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sweet Soul Sister. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Dido Vicini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; DJ Augie!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vicini fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Augie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Augie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vicini appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Augie closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vicini (0) vs (2) Augie
Augie is looking to advance position but Vicini won't allow it.
Vicini is looking to control Augie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vicini avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vicini wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
My spies in The Beast inform me that Augie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Augie wants to pass the guard but Vicini is defending well.
Augie content to control rather than advance.
Vicini slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Augie stays in close to Vicini's body and controls the position.
Augie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vicini's guard.
Vicini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Augie content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Augie moves into full mount! Vicini won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (0) vs (5) Augie
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is in all sorts of trouble here.
Augie takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Vicini (0) vs (8) Augie
Augie is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Vicini rolls, trying to escape but Augie keeps control of the position.
Vicini is working hard here to advance position.
Augie is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Augie looking for the RNC.
Augie is hanging on to Vicini's back as he tries to escape.
Augie working for a choke but Vicini is defending well.
Vicini manages to reverse the position and now he's in Augie's guard. Nice work there by Vicini.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (2) vs (8) Augie
Vicini wants to pass the guard but Augie is keeping the position.
Augie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (2) vs (10) Augie
Augie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vicini knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vicini wants to get back to full guard.
Vicini moves into full guard.
Vicini keeping full guard, as Augie tries to pass.
Augie is still trying to improve position.
Vicini wants to sweep here but Augie controlling him for the moment.
Augie is stalling in the full guard.
Vicini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Augie is one step ahead there.
Vicini has his foot on Augie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Augie works his way back into a safe position though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vicini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Augie passes Vicini's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Augie is trying to control. Vicini wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vicini has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Augie. Oh but Vicini has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Augie goes limp - he's gone! Vicini jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dido Vicini!
Dido Vicini thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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