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TWGC 19 (155lbs, D3): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Lickson Lacie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonardo Pazzini (ranked 4836 p4p, 410 weight class). Pazzini has chosen Acid Drinkers - Hit the road Jack as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Lickson Lacie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Leonardo Pazzini!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lacie looks for a takedown but Pazzini sprawls well.
Lacie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pazzini as he avoids it easily.
Pazzini defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lacie.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lickson Lacie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pazzini. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lacie (0) vs (4) Pazzini
Pazzini tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pazzini has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pazzini is trying to get an arm triangle but Lacie is defending well.
Pazzini thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacie is looking to regain half guard here but Pazzini keeps moving and retains side control.
Pazzini is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lacie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pazzini working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacie is trying to get back to half guard.
Lacie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lacie is working hard here to advance position.
Lacie stops Pazzini from passing to mount.
Pazzini tries for a kimura but Lacie is defending well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pazzini is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lacie has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lacie tries to bench press Pazzini off him but Pazzini keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lacie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lacie (2) vs (4) Pazzini
Pazzini actively working from the bottom here.
Pazzini looking for submissions off his back.
Lacie trying to mount his opponent but Pazzini defends it.
Pazzini felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Pazzini desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Lacie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pazzini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pazzini tries to roll over but Lacie keeps him under control.
Lacie wants to pass to mount but Pazzini is defending the position.
Lacie moves into full mount! Pazzini won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Lacie (5) vs (4) Pazzini
Lacie is looking to work his way around to Pazzini's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Pazzini tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lacie wants to take his opponent's back but Pazzini doesn't allow it.
Lacie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pazzini is looking to escape.
Pazzini tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pazzini slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Lacie wants to pass the guard but Pazzini is defending well.
Lacie is working for a submission of some sort.
Pazzini looking for submissions off his back.
Lacie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lacie is looking to advance position but Pazzini won't allow it.
Pazzini is trying to control but can't.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pazzini actively working from the bottom here.
Lacie is keen to just control but Pazzini is a slippery customer.
Pazzini actively working from the bottom here.
Pazzini is looking to improve his position.
Pazzini looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Lacie pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lacie (8) vs (4) Pazzini
Lacie swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Pazzini is now in Lacie's guard. A big mistake from Lacie there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lacie (8) vs (6) Pazzini
Pazzini works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lacie actively working from the bottom here.
Pazzini is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lacie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pazzini is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lacie is just riding it out for now. Pazzini eventually gives up the hold.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pazzini is looking for a kimura but Lacie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pazzini to get the leverage.
Lacie moves into full guard.
Pazzini trying to control the position from guard on top but Lacie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pazzini drops back looking for a leg! Lacie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lacie manages to kick Pazzini off! Pazzini jumps back into Lacie's guard.
Pazzini drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pazzini jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lacie is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Pazzini frees his head nicely. Oh but Lacie has switched to an armbar! Pazzini is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Lickson Lacie! |
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