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OC! Grappling 6 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Michael Blake (ranked 4608 p4p, 453 weight class) and Vinnie Vincent (ranked 7618 p4p, 563 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 9 losses; Michael Blake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Vinnie Vincent!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Blake shoots in looking for a takedown. Vincent tries to sprawl out of it but Blake keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vincent manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vincent gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vincent can't get the takedown.
Vincent wants a takedown but no success here.
Vincent works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blake (0) vs (2) Vincent
My spies in Lads Lash Banter Gym inform me that Vincent has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Blake lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blake (2) vs (2) Vincent
Blake wants to pass the guard but Vincent is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vincent keeping moving, preventing Blake from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vincent is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blake (2) vs (4) Vincent
Vincent seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Vincent postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Blake'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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vincent won't allow Blake to sweep him here.
Blake is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vincent being controlled here momentarily.
Vincent is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Blake tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vincent controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blake tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vincent's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vincent got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blake has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vincent has managed to get both his arms back between Blake's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blake keeping full guard, as Vincent tries to pass.
Blake pulls Vincent in close to prevent any damage.
Blake is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vincent defends well.
Vincent seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Vincent 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.
Vincent pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blake is keeping the position for now.
Vincent content to stall in guard here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Blake is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blake (4) vs (4) Vincent
Blake controlling the action here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Blake is keen to just control but Vincent is a slippery customer.
Blake controlling the pace.
Blake wants to free his trapped foot but Vincent is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Blake content to control rather than advance.
Blake prevents Vincent from improving his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vincent trying to control from the bottom.
Vincent is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vincent is controlling Blake's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vincent won't allow Blake to pass to mount.
Blake wants to control but Vincent is keeping him busy.
Vincent is looking to improve his position.
Blake looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Blake is just content to waste time from the top position. Vincent takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Blake's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vincent keeping full guard, as Blake tries to pass.
Vincent trying to control the position here.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Blake sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vincent's guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Blake passes into side control, despite Vincent's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Blake (7) vs (4) Vincent
Vincent is looking for a sweep.
Blake looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Blake working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vincent is not content to let Blake control the position.
Blake taking a breather here.
Vincent tries to bench press Blake off him but Blake keeps the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Vincent is being controlled here.
Vincent is looking to reverse the position.
Blake trying to control the action but Vincent is working from the bottom.
Blake is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vincent is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vincent can't do much from the bottom here.
Vincent regains half guard.
Blake wants to pass the guard but Vincent is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blake slows the pace down in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blake takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
Michael Blake decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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