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TWGC 24 (205lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bob Backlund (ranked 10977 p4p, 604 weight class) and Dido Vicini (ranked 2052 p4p, 242 weight class). Backlund comes to the cage accompanied by Dance Fucker. Vicini has chosen Mother as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Bob Backlund! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Dido Vicini!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vicini drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Backlund (0) vs (2) Vicini
We've been hearing good reports from Backlund'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 stands and throws Backlund's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Backlund (0) vs (5) Vicini
Vicini wants to control but Backlund is keeping him busy.
Backlund prevents Vicini from moving into mount.
Backlund tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vicini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Backlund keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Backlund is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Vicini stalls from top position.
Backlund is trying to improve his position.
Vicini tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Backlund struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Backlund seems a little lost for a moment, as Vicini dominates the positioning.
Backlund prevents Vicini from improving position.
Vicini is looking to take a break and control but Backlund is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Backlund is trying to work for a sweep but Vicini has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Backlund (0) vs (7) Vicini
Backlund tries to improve his position but instead Vicini has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Backlund (0) vs (10) Vicini
Backlund defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Backlund is in bad spot here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Backlund tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Backlund is desperately trying to improve his position but Vicini has a good base and remains in mount.
Vicini looking to control and managing it successfully.
Backlund is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vicini with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Backlund is desperately trying to improve his position but Vicini has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vicini looking to control but Backlund is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Backlund has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Vicini's lack of action.
Backlund slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Backlund had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vicini defends it easily.
Backlund wants to improve his position but instead Vicini has moved into half guard.
Vicini is looking to take a break and control but Backlund is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Backlund (0) vs (13) Vicini
Backlund is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vicini with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Backlund keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vicini tries to control but Backlund wriggling away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Backlund working to try and regain half guard.
Vicini working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Vicini trying to control but Backlund is having none of it.
Vicini is trying to take his opponent's back.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Backlund is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Backlund (0) vs (16) Vicini
Backlund trying to control the hands but Vicini won't let him.
Our spies down at at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA inform us that Vicini has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Backlund turns into Vicini and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Backlund (2) vs (16) Vicini
Vicini looking to control.
Vicini looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vicini looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vicini keeping moving, preventing Backlund from controlling successfully.
Backlund content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Vicini has locked up a guillotine! Vicini's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Backlund is holding on here and Vicini must be using up a lot of energy. Backlund has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Vicini gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dido Vicini!
After winning the bout, Dido Vicini thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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