|
|
GRAPPLEMANIA PPV PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shape Shifter (ranked 2010 p4p, 250 weight class) and Vito Mazzini (ranked 1860 p4p, 233 weight class). Mazzini has chosen Fade To Black as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Shape Shifter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Vito Mazzini!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Reed Andrews and Franklyn Lucas.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Mazzini shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shifter sprawls well. Shifter wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mazzini gets slowly back to his feet.
Shifter tries to counter with a takedown but Mazzini is quick to defend against it.
Mazzini shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mazzini showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shifter (0) vs (2) Mazzini
Mazzini is stalling here. Shifter is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mazzini seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Shifter has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Shifter (4) vs (2) Mazzini
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter controls the position.
Mazzini is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shifter working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shifter is looking to take a break and control but Mazzini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shifter is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Mazzini will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Shifter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mazzini keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini manages to work his way to half guard, despite Shifter's best efforts.
Mazzini manages to get to full guard.
Mazzini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shifter is one step ahead there.
Shifter wants to control from the top but Mazzini keeps moving.
Mazzini working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shifter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shifter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shifter pushing down on Mazzini's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini wants to improve his position but Shifter is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mazzini manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mazzini escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shifter gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shifter stands and throws Mazzini's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Shifter (7) vs (2) Mazzini
Shifter taking a break here but Mazzini is having none of it and regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shifter wants to take a breather but Mazzini is having none of it.
Shifter trying to mount his opponent but Mazzini defends it.
Mazzini moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mazzini working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shifter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Mazzini is tightening it up a little... Shifter has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Shifter reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Shifter taps out! Nice BJJ there by Mazzini!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Vito Mazzini!
A victorious Vito Mazzini thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
|
|
|
|
|
