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EMP Night of Champions PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jiu Jitsu (ranked 1064 p4p, 152 weight class) and Dido Vicini (ranked 2477 p4p, 325 weight class). Vicini is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Mother. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jiu Jitsu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Dido Vicini!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Jitsu closes the distance and clinches.
Jitsu jumps guard.
Jitsu looking for a guillotine here but Vicini defends easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Jitsu's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Vicini passes Jitsu's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Vicini is taking a breather. Jitsu 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.
Vicini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jitsu keeps working.
Vicini is pressing down on Jitsu's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jitsu is holding on for now.
Vicini is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jitsu looking for submissions off his back.
Jitsu tries to roll over but Vicini keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vicini is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jitsu has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jitsu manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Vicini slips nicely into half guard.
Jitsu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jitsu is defending against the submission attempts here by Vicini.
Jitsu actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vicini pulls his head out easily.
Jitsu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vicini pulls his head out easily.
Jitsu is not content to let Vicini control the position.
Vicini trying to pass the guard but Jitsu defending well.
Vicini trying to control the action but Jitsu is working from the bottom.
Vicini works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Jitsu (0) vs (3) Vicini
Vicini content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu gets back to half guard.
Vicini trying to pass the guard but Jitsu defending well.
Vicini is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Vicini trying to mount his opponent but Jitsu defends it.
Jitsu looking for submissions off his back.
Vicini trying to control from half guard but Jitsu is working away.
Jitsu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vicini works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Jitsu (0) vs (6) Vicini
Jitsu regains half guard.
Jitsu makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jitsu.
Vicini is pushing down on Jitsu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jitsu is fighting to maintain full guard but Vicini has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jitsu looking for submissions off his back.
Jitsu is staying active underneath Vicini, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vicini wants to work for an arm triangle but Jitsu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is trying to control the action in half guard but Jitsu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vicini moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Jitsu. Score +3 for passing guard: Jitsu (0) vs (9) Vicini
Vicini looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Vicini tries to advance to mount but can't.
Jitsu is looking to reverse the position.
Vicini tries for a kimura but Jitsu is defending well.
Jitsu gets back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu actively working from the bottom here.
Vicini wants to pass to mount but Jitsu is defending the position.
Vicini is keen to just control but Jitsu is a slippery customer.
Vicini works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Jitsu (0) vs (12) Vicini
Jitsu slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Jitsu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jitsu is defending against the submission attempts here by Vicini.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu is looking to improve his position.
Vicini wants to control but Jitsu is keeping him busy.
Jitsu looking for submissions off his back.
Jitsu is refusing to be controlled, as Vicini sits in half guard.
Vicini wants to free his trapped foot but Jitsu is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vicini pulls his head out easily.
Jitsu makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jitsu.
Jitsu looking for subs off his back but Vicini has passed one foot through into half guard.
Jitsu won't allow Vicini to pass to mount.
Jitsu tries to get to full guard but Vicini has control of the leg.
Jitsu is working hard here to advance position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vicini has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Jitsu (0) vs (15) Vicini
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jitsu bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jitsu (2) vs (15) Vicini
Vicini manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jitsu manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jitsu (2) vs (17) Vicini
Jitsu looking for subs off his back but Vicini has passed one foot through into half guard.
Vicini moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jitsu (2) vs (20) Vicini
Jitsu tries to buck Vicini off but Vicini is having none of it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Vicini moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jitsu (2) vs (22) Vicini
Vicini wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Jitsu tries to improve his position but Vicini has taken his back! Vicini has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Jitsu tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Vicini pushes Jitsu away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dido Vicini!
Dido Vicini seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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