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TWGC 20 (145lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between John John (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nando Vasquez (ranked 8323 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Nando Vasquez enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; John John! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Nando Vasquez!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and James Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Vasquez clinches.
Vasquez manages to pull guard.
John trying to control the position from guard on top but Vasquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
John is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vasquez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
John drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Vasquez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now John has Vasquez in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: John (0) vs (2) Vasquez
Vasquez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
John not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
John is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vasquez is aware though and is defending well.
John is trying to keep Vasquez in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vasquez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vasquez looking to pass the guard.
John working a defensive guard here.
Vasquez content to stall in guard here.
John keeping full guard, as Vasquez tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez controlling from the top position.
Vasquez looking to pass the guard.
John had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vasquez defends it easily.
Vasquez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
John trying to control the position.
Vasquez looking to pass the guard.
John looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vasquez is one step ahead there.
Vasquez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
John looking to control.
Vasquez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vasquez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
John wants to improve his position but Vasquez is controlling well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez is pressing down on John's thigh, looking to free his foot. John is holding on for now.
John is looking for a sweep. Vasquez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vasquez is taking a breather. John 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.
John really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
John is concentrating on defense, preventing Vasquez from advancing position.
Vasquez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
John actively working from the bottom here.
Vasquez trying to mount his opponent but John defends it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
John tries to get to full guard but Vasquez has control of the leg.
Vasquez passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: John (0) vs (5) Vasquez
John is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vasquez looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
John working to try and regain half guard.
Vasquez controlling from mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Vasquez takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: John (0) vs (8) Vasquez
Vasquez keeps control of the position easily here as John tries to buck him off.
Vasquez has the hooks in. John is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
John is really stuck here.
Vasquez biding his time, looking for the opening.
Vasquez keeps control of the position as John tries to break free.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
John is working hard here to advance position.
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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vasquez wins on points by 8 to 0.
Our winner, Nando Vasquez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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