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TWGC 19 (155lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Fernando Alves (ranked 8102 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nando Vasquez (ranked 7357 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Fernando Alves! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Nando Vasquez!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Alves is trying to pull guard but Vasquez has him pressed against the cage.
Alves is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vasquez to keep the fight standing.
Vasquez jumps guard and drags Alves to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Vasquez keeping moving, preventing Alves from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alves looking to sit in guard and control but Vasquez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alves (0) vs (2) Vasquez
Alves looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vasquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vasquez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasquez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alves working for a triangle but Vasquez defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasquez postures up.
Alves looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Vasquez has picked Alves up and slammed him! Alves can't keep hold of the triangle and Vasquez manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Alves (0) vs (5) Vasquez
Alves tries to bench press Vasquez off him but Vasquez keeps the position.
Alves trying to control but Vasquez flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Alves (0) vs (8) Vasquez
What can Alves do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
I really don't envy Alves right now.
Alves is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez biding his time, looking for the opening.
Vasquez is hanging on to Alves's back as he tries to escape.
Alves trying to control but not successfully.
Vasquez is hanging on to Alves's back as he tries to escape.
I would not like to be Alves right now.
Alves can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Alves is trying to break free.
Vasquez avoiding Alves 's attempts to control his hands.
Vasquez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alves. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vasquez biding his time, controlling Alves.
Alves looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Alves trying to control but not successfully.
Alves is really stuck here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Alves's body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vasquez has the hooks in. Alves is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Vasquez gets his hands free as Alves looks to control.
Good control from Vasquez.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Alves controlling Vasquez 's hands.
Vasquez controlling the position well here. Alves rolled but Vasquez kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Alves is in bad spot here.
Alves looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Alves's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Vasquez really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Alves.
Alves wants to escape the position.
Vasquez keeps control of the position easily here as Alves tries to buck him off.
Alves trying to control the hands but Vasquez breaks the grip.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Alves's body.
Alves wants to control his opponent's hands but Vasquez gets his hands free.
Alves tries to escape but Vasquez has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Vasquez.
Alves trying to control but not successfully.
Alves is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Alves is trying to break free.
Vasquez controlling the position well here. Alves rolled but Vasquez kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Alves tries to break free.
Vasquez is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Alves trying to control the hands but Vasquez won't let him.
Alves rolls, trying to escape but Vasquez keeps control of the position.
What can Alves do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Alves trying to control the hands but Vasquez breaks the grip.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Vasquez controlling the positon.
Alves wants to escape the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Alves looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Vasquez has good solid back control here.
Vasquez is hanging on to Alves's back as he tries to escape.
Alves just trying to survive but Vasquez is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Alves rolls, trying to escape but Vasquez keeps control of the position.
Vasquez controlling from the back.
Alves just trying to survive but Vasquez is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Alves is really stuck here.
Vasquez biding his time, controlling Alves.
Alves tries to break free.
Vasquez has good solid back control here.
Alves trying to control the hands but Vasquez breaks the grip.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Alves trying to control the action but Vasquez just sinks the hooks in.
Alves tries to escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alves tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vasquez wins on points by 8 to 0.
After winning the bout, Nando Vasquez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Fernando Alves stepped up to the mic, saying 'Estou pronto a aprender com os meus erros.Obrigado a todos'. |
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