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TWGC 19 (155lbs, D4): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dvrtvr Vtvrtgrvtg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raneiro Gaspare (ranked 8117 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Dvrtvr Vtvrtgrvtg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Raneiro Gaspare!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gaspare tries to clinch but Vtvrtgrvtg is having none of it.
Gaspare tries to clinch up but Vtvrtgrvtg circles away and keeps his distance.
Vtvrtgrvtg drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Vtvrtgrvtg (4) vs (0) Gaspare
Gaspare is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Vtvrtgrvtg trying to pass the guard but Gaspare defending well.
Vtvrtgrvtg is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gaspare! Score +3 for passing guard: Vtvrtgrvtg (7) vs (0) Gaspare
Gaspare is desperately trying to improve his position but Vtvrtgrvtg has a good base and remains in mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vtvrtgrvtg wants to take Gaspare's back but he can't do it this time.
Gaspare tries to hold on but Vtvrtgrvtg pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaspare regains half guard.
Vtvrtgrvtg content to control rather than advance.
Vtvrtgrvtg is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vtvrtgrvtg perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vtvrtgrvtg is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gaspare keeping control of the position.
Still in half guard, Vtvrtgrvtg seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaspare is looking to improve his position.
Vtvrtgrvtg is trying to control. Gaspare wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vtvrtgrvtg controlling the action here.
Vtvrtgrvtg wants to control but Gaspare is keeping him busy.
Vtvrtgrvtg is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gaspare is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gaspare trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vtvrtgrvtg controlling the pace.
Gaspare works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vtvrtgrvtg looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gaspare is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Vtvrtgrvtg wants to pass the guard but Gaspare is keeping the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vtvrtgrvtg postures up.
Vtvrtgrvtg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gaspare is keeping the position for now.
Gaspare has control of Vtvrtgrvtg's left arm, preventing Vtvrtgrvtg from doing any damage.
Vtvrtgrvtg is looking to pass into half guard but Gaspare pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gaspare is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vtvrtgrvtg (7) vs (2) Gaspare
Gaspare engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Vtvrtgrvtg is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gaspare is aware though and is defending well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vtvrtgrvtg wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Gaspare is now in half guard.
Vtvrtgrvtg might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gaspare is looking to advance position but Vtvrtgrvtg won't allow it.
Gaspare performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gaspare is trying to control the action in half guard but Vtvrtgrvtg is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gaspare perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Vtvrtgrvtg looking for submissions off his back.
Gaspare keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Vtvrtgrvtg is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gaspare's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gaspare's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vtvrtgrvtg (11) vs (2) Gaspare
Vtvrtgrvtg goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Gaspare escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vtvrtgrvtg (11) vs (4) Gaspare
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vtvrtgrvtg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vtvrtgrvtg is breathing heavily.
Gaspare wants to free his trapped foot but Vtvrtgrvtg is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gaspare is taking a breather. Vtvrtgrvtg says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Vtvrtgrvtg is looking to control Gaspare's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vtvrtgrvtg avoid being mounted?
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gaspare is looking for a kimura here.
Gaspare looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vtvrtgrvtg is in trouble now - Gaspare has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vtvrtgrvtg (11) vs (7) Gaspare
Gaspare trying to control but Vtvrtgrvtg is having none of it.
Gaspare sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gaspare tries to control but Vtvrtgrvtg wriggling away.
Vtvrtgrvtg tries to lock up and control but Gaspare gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vtvrtgrvtg is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Gaspare takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Vtvrtgrvtg tries to improve his position but instead Gaspare has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Vtvrtgrvtg (11) vs (10) Gaspare
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gaspare tightening his grip on Vtvrtgrvtg, looking for the choke.
Vtvrtgrvtg wants to escape the position.
Vtvrtgrvtg looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gaspare is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Let's hope that Gaspare has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Vtvrtgrvtg trying to control the action but Gaspare just sinks the hooks in.
Gaspare really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Vtvrtgrvtg.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Vtvrtgrvtg is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Gaspare tries to get the hooks in deep but Vtvrtgrvtg pushed the leg off.
Vtvrtgrvtg showing good submission defense here.
Gaspare keeps control of the position easily here as Vtvrtgrvtg tries to buck him off.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gaspare tries to keep control of the position but Vtvrtgrvtg is staying busy.
Gaspare is persistently looking for the submission but Vtvrtgrvtg is defending it well.
Vtvrtgrvtg tries to escape but Gaspare has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Vtvrtgrvtg takes the fight on points by 11 to 10. |
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