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Event:
CWC 301 -Jackson vs Sitsongrit
Date: Apr 10, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 26 losses; Ryan Hell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 59 wins and 37 losses; Dido Vicini!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Vicini throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hell was covering up waiting for the punch and Vicini finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hell (0) vs (2) Vicini
Vicini looking to pass the guard.
Vicini looking to sit in guard and control but Hell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hell (2) vs (2) Vicini
Vicini is trying to control the position but Hell postures up.
Hell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vicini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hell trying to control but Vicini is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Vicini looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Vicini manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hell manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hell (2) vs (4) Vicini
Hell trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Hell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Hell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vicini defends well.#SUB#
Hell looking for a guillotine here but Vicini defends easily.
#T2#
Vicini wants to pass the guard but Hell is keeping the position.#SUB#
Hell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vicini trying to control the position from guard on top but Hell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hell looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Vicini pushes down on Hell's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vicini is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hell (2) vs (7) Vicini
Vicini can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hell is looking to escape.
Vicini wants to take his opponent's back but Hell doesn't allow it.
Hell is looking to get to half guard.
Vicini controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Hell can't escape the position.
Vicini wants to control the pace but Hell is squirming around nicely.
Hell sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Hell actively working from the bottom here.
Hell wants to control but Vicini is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Vicini is looking for a kimura but Hell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vicini to get the leverage. #T5#
Vicini is looking to take a break and control but Hell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hell moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Hell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vicini doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vicini manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hell is adopting a defensive guard.
Vicini trying to control but Hell is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vicini gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T6#
Vicini passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hell (2) vs (10) Vicini
Hell is looking for a sweep.
Hell gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hell is trying to get back to full guard.
Hell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vicini is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Vicini is working for a kimura but Hell is defending it quite comfortably.
#T7#
Vicini wants to pass to mount but Hell is defending the position. #SUB#
Hell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Hell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vicini pulls his head out easily.
Hell trying to control here.
Vicini not doing much here.
#T8##SUB#
Hell actively working from the bottom here.
Vicini wants to control but Hell is keeping him busy.
Vicini content to control rather than advance.
Hell is trying to maintain the position but Vicini is very close to passing his half guard.#T9#
Hell is trying to get back to full guard.
Hell trying to hold on to Vicini's head to control him but Vicini postures up.
Hell gets full guard.
Hell trying to control the position.
Vicini trying to control but Hell is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hell looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Vicini has picked Hell up and slammed him! Hell can't keep hold of the triangle and Vicini manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hell (2) vs (13) Vicini#T10#
Hell is looking for a sweep.
Vicini wants to control but Hell is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Vicini looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Vicini tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hell's legs. #SUB2#
Vicini tries for a kimura but Hell is defending well.
Hell stops Vicini from passing to mount. #T11#
Hell is not content to let Vicini control the position.
Vicini working away.
Hell keeps Vicini under control for a moment.
Hell is not content to let Vicini control the position.
Hell is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T12##SUB#
Hell looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Hell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vicini pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Vicini seems to be looking for submissions.
Hell is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Hell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vicini pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Hell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T13#
Vicini is trying to control. Hell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hell is looking for a sweep. Vicini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Hell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hell gets back to full guard.
Vicini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hell is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Vicini thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vicini manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hell (4) vs (13) Vicini#T14#
Hell stays in close to Vicini's body and controls the position.
Hell trying to control but Vicini is working from the bottom.
Vicini can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hell controls the pace.#SUB2#
Vicini throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hell trying to control the position from guard on top but Vicini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vicini wins on points by 13 to 4.
Dido Vicini thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 300 - Morrison Jr vs Aoki
Date: Apr 03, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 14 losses; Andy Bangsit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 59 wins and 36 losses; Dido Vicini!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Vicini fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bangsit tries to counter with a takedown but Vicini is quick to defend against it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vicini is defended easily by Bangsit.
Vicini tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bangsit swivels and escapes.
Bangsit half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bangsit has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Andy Bangsit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dido Vicini.
Vicini shoots for a double leg takedown but Bangsit sprawls well. He's pushed Vicini's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bangsit appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vicini tries for a takedown but Bangsit circles away easily#TD#
and Bangsit counters with a nice double leg into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bangsit (2) vs (0) Vicini
Bangsit controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicini looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bangsit puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Vicini tries to get to full guard but Bangsit has control of the leg.
Bangsit wants to pass to mount but Vicini is defending the position. #T1#
Still in half guard, Bangsit seems content to control.
Vicini tries to roll over but Bangsit keeps him under control.#SUB#
Bangsit is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vicini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vicini wants to control but Bangsit is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bangsit content to control rather than advance.
Bangsit prevents Vicini from improving his position.#T2##SUB#
Bangsit is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vicini has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vicini works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Bangsit got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vicini has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bangsit has managed to get both his arms back between Vicini's legs - danger averted.
Bangsit trying to control but Vicini is working from the bottom.
Bangsit sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bangsit works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3##SUB#
Bangsit is looking for a kimura here.
Well, if Bangsit is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bangsit tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vicini knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Bangsit is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vicini has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bangsit is looking to advance position but Vicini won't allow it. #T4#
Vicini tries to roll over but Bangsit keeps him under control.
Bangsit is trying to control. Vicini wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bangsit sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bangsit prevents Vicini from improving his position.#T5#
Bangsit trying to control the pace.
Bangsit prevents Vicini from improving his position.
Bangsit seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vicini does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bangsit sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Vicini wants to get back to full guard.
Vicini is staying active underneath Bangsit, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T6#
Bangsit works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bangsit (5) vs (0) Vicini
Bangsit prevents Vicini from getting the reversal.
Vicini wants to control but Bangsit is having none of it.
Bangsit controlling from the full mount.
Bangsit wants to control the pace but Vicini is squirming around nicely.
Bangsit takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T7#
Bangsit can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vicini is looking to escape.
Vicini has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Bangsit tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Bangsit is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Vicini to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Vicini shrugs it off.
Bangsit trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T8#
Bangsit is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vicini is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Vicini keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vicini sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Bangsit is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vicini has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bangsit trying to control from half guard but Vicini is working away. #T9#
Bangsit is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bangsit prevents Vicini from improving his position.
Vicini is still trying to improve position.
Bangsit is trying to control the action in half guard but Vicini is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vicini works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vicini is trying to control the position but Bangsit postures up. #T10#
Bangsit preventing the sweep.
Vicini has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bangsit has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bangsit (8) vs (0) Vicini
Bangsit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vicini keeps working.
Vicini is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Bangsit is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vicini knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bangsit wants to control but Vicini is keeping him busy. #T11##SUB#
Bangsit is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vicini knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Vicini manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bangsit's best efforts.
Vicini is not content to let Bangsit control the position.#SUB2#
Vicini is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bangsit pulls his head out easily. #T12##SUB#
Bangsit is looking for a kimura but Vicini is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bangsit to get the leverage.
Bangsit is looking to advance position but Vicini won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bangsit in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Bangsit looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T13#
Bangsit wants to take a breather but Vicini is having none of it.
Vicini manages to get to full guard.
Vicini keeping moving, preventing Bangsit from controlling successfully.
Vicini controls Bangsit momentarily but Bangsit frees himself. #T14#
Bangsit wants to control from the top but Vicini keeps moving.
Bangsit looking to pass the guard.
Bangsit not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bangsit advances to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bangsit stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bangsit takes the fight on points by 8 to 0. |
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Event:
CWC 299 - Halli vs Pavlov
Date: Mar 20, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 17 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 59 wins and 35 losses; Dido Vicini!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jonathan Paton and Reed Andrews.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kakuto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vicini's waist but Vicini gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kakuto off to one side. #TD2#
Vicini dives in and scores a takedown into Kakuto's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kakuto (0) vs (2) Vicini
Vicini trying to control but Kakuto is working from the bottom.
Vicini controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kakuto keeping moving, preventing Vicini from controlling successfully.
Kakuto looking for a sweep. Not yet Kakuto, not yet.
Vicini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kakuto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vicini won't allow Kakuto to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
We've been hearing good reports from Kakuto'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vicini forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Kakuto is looking to improve his position.
Vicini wants to pass to mount but Kakuto is defending the position.
Kakuto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vicini's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vicini's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kakuto (4) vs (2) Vicini
Vicini trying to control the hands but Kakuto breaks the grip.
Kakuto doesn't have the hooks in and Vicini manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (4) vs (4) Vicini
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kakuto is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (6) vs (4) Vicini
Kakuto stopping the sweep attempt from Vicini.
Vicini looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB2#
Vicini looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vicini is trying to control the position but Kakuto postures up.
Kakuto preventing the sweep.
Vicini keeping full guard, as Kakuto tries to pass.
Vicini controls Kakuto momentarily but Kakuto frees himself.
Vicini wants to sweep here but Kakuto controlling him for the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vicini holds on and takes a little breather. #T3##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vicini looking for a guillotine here but Kakuto defends easily.
Vicini looking for a sweep. Not yet Vicini, not yet.
Kakuto tries to free his leg and advance position but Vicini is retaining full guard.
Vicini lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (6) vs (6) Vicini#T4#
Kakuto wants to sweep here but Vicini controlling him for the moment.
Kakuto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vicini manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (8) vs (6) Vicini
Vicini is looking to sweep but instead, Kakuto has passed into half guard.
Vicini moves into full guard.
Kakuto tries to free his leg and advance position but Vicini is retaining full guard.
Vicini controls Kakuto momentarily but Kakuto frees himself. #T5#
Kakuto won't allow Vicini to sweep him here.
Vicini keeping moving, preventing Kakuto from controlling successfully.
Vicini lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (8) vs (8) Vicini
Kakuto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kakuto wants to hit a sweep here but Vicini passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kakuto there! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (8) vs (11) Vicini#SUB2#
Vicini is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kakuto to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kakuto shrugs it off. #T6#
Vicini tries to control but Kakuto wriggling away.
Kakuto gets back to half guard.
Vicini is keen to just control but Kakuto is a slippery customer.
Kakuto gets full guard.
Kakuto is looking to sweep but instead, Vicini has passed into half guard.
#SUB2#
Kakuto is defending against the submission attempts here by Vicini.
Kakuto gets back to full guard.
Kakuto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vicini's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (10) vs (11) Vicini#T7#
Kakuto stopping the sweep attempt from Vicini.
Vicini trying to control the position.
Vicini is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Vicini keeping moving, preventing Kakuto from controlling successfully.
Vicini wants to sweep but no luck. #T8#
Vicini keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Vicini has an active guard here but Kakuto has managed to pass into half guard.
Vicini is pressing down on Kakuto's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kakuto slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (13) vs (11) Vicini
Kakuto gets to mount! Vicini was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kakuto (15) vs (11) Vicini
Vicini is desperately trying to improve his position but Kakuto has a good base and remains in mount.#T9#
Kakuto content just to control the position here.
Kakuto tries to control but Vicini wriggling away.
Vicini 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: Kakuto (15) vs (13) Vicini
Kakuto keeping full guard, as Vicini tries to pass.
Kakuto looking for a sweep. Not yet Kakuto, not yet. #T10##SUB#
Vicini got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kakuto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vicini has managed to get both his arms back between Kakuto's legs - danger averted.
Kakuto 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: Kakuto (17) vs (13) Vicini
Kakuto is looking to take a break and control but Vicini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vicini wants to improve his position but Kakuto is controlling well.
Vicini is trying to maintain the position but Kakuto is very close to passing his half guard.#T11#
Vicini wants to control the action here but instead Kakuto manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (20) vs (13) Vicini
Vicini regains half guard.
Vicini regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vicini 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: Kakuto (20) vs (15) Vicini
Kakuto is trying to get back to full guard.#T12#
Kakuto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vicini sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kakuto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kakuto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vicini's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (22) vs (15) Vicini#SUB2#
Vicini working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kakuto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kakuto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kakuto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Kakuto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vicini is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T13#
Vicini bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kakuto's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (22) vs (17) Vicini
Kakuto has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Vicini has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (22) vs (20) Vicini#SUB2#
Vicini is trying to get an arm triangle but Kakuto is defending well.
Kakuto manages to work his way to half guard, despite Vicini's best efforts.#SUB2#
Vicini looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kakuto is looking to improve his position.
#T14#
Kakuto is working hard here to advance position.
Vicini wants to free his trapped foot but Kakuto is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kakuto moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vicini stopping the sweep attempt from Kakuto.#SUB#
Vicini got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kakuto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vicini has managed to get both his arms back between Kakuto's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kakuto takes the fight on points by 22 to 20.
A determined Tsuyoi Kakuto didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it! |
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Event:
CWC 298 - Steel vs Lee
Date: Mar 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 58 wins and 35 losses; Dido Vicini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Jab Brown!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Brown gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Vicini to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vicini (2) vs (0) Brown#SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vicini trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Vicini might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Brown working for a triangle but Vicini defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Brown looking for a guillotine here but Vicini defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicini pushes down on Brown's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Vicini prevents Brown from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Vicini is trying to control. Brown wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vicini looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Vicini looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Vicini is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2#
Brown tries to roll over but Vicini keeps him under control.
Brown trying to get back to full guard but Vicini takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (5) vs (0) Brown
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vicini sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Brown wants to control but Vicini is having none of it.#T3#
Brown working to try and regain half guard.
Brown is squirming around, avoiding Vicini's attempts to control the action.
Brown gets back to half guard.#T4#
Brown has his hands clasped together around Vicini's back. He's all about the action.
Brown wants to control but Vicini is keeping busy.
Vicini controlling the action here.
Brown controlling the position for now.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brown manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T5#
Vicini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vicini is working hard here to advance position.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Vicini from controlling successfully.
Brown controls Vicini momentarily but Vicini frees himself.
Vicini sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Brown's guard.
Brown tries to roll over but Vicini keeps him under control.
Vicini is pressing down on Brown's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brown is holding on for now.
Brown tries to get to full guard but Vicini has control of the leg. #T6#
Brown is trying to maintain the position but Vicini is very close to passing his half guard.
Brown is looking for a sweep. Vicini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Vicini is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Brown trying to hold on to Vicini's head to control him but Vicini postures up.
#T7#
Brown might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Vicini haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Vicini is pressing down on Brown's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brown is holding on for now.
Brown trying to control here.
Vicini stalling. #SUB#
Vicini is working for a submission of some sort.
#T8#
Vicini wants to pass to mount but Brown is defending the position.
Brown is pressing down on Vicini's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown trying to keep a closed guard but Vicini is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Brown is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vicini defends well.
Vicini trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Brown manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (5) vs (2) Brown#T9#
Brown engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Vicini.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vicini tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T10#
Brown's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Brown trying to control but Vicini is working from the bottom.
Vicini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brown advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Brown is working for a submission of some sort.
#T11#
Brown wants to free his trapped foot but Vicini is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Brown takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Vicini gets full guard.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vicini is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vicini is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (7) vs (2) Brown#SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T12#
Vicini trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brown has control of Vicini's left arm, preventing Vicini from doing any damage.
Vicini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown working a defensive guard here.
Vicini advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (10) vs (2) Brown#T13#
Vicini wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy.
Brown gets back to half guard.
Vicini is thwarting Brown's attempts to control the position.
Brown slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vicini wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.#T14#
Vicini passes Brown's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Brown is controlling Vicini's trapped leg to prevent Vicini from advancing to side control.
Brown has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vicini is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vicini takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Dido Vicini thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 297 - Camara vs Hirsch
Date: Mar 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 58 wins and 34 losses; Dido Vicini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 15 losses; Conald Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Vicini shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vicini (2) vs (0) Petersen
Petersen keeping hold of Vicini's head, controlling as best he can.
Petersen is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Vicini jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (5) vs (0) Petersen
Petersen manages to get back to half guard.
Vicini wants to pass to mount but Petersen is defending the position.
Petersen gets full guard.
Petersen pulls Vicini in close to his closed guard and prevents Vicini from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Vicini passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (8) vs (0) Petersen
Vicini tries to move into full mount but can't pass Petersen's legs.
Petersen is looking for a sweep.
Petersen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Petersen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Vicini from controlling successfully.
Petersen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Petersen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vicini is one step ahead there.
Vicini wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving. #T2#
Petersen has Vicini pulled in close to control his posture.
Vicini wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving.
Petersen keeping full guard, as Vicini tries to pass.
Petersen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (8) vs (2) Petersen
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Petersen preventing the sweep.
Petersen is pushing down on Vicini's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vicini is fighting to maintain full guard but Petersen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Petersen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
Petersen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Vicini trying to control but Petersen postures up.
Petersen slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
Vicini is looking for a sweep. Petersen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Petersen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Petersen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Vicini! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (8) vs (5) Petersen
Vicini is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Petersen controlling the position easily from mount.
Vicini tries to reverse the position but Petersen maintains control.
Petersen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T5#
Vicini is wriggling around trying to escape.
Petersen controlling from the full mount.
Vicini stops Petersen from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Petersen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Vicini is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vicini wants to hold on but Petersen pushes him away.
Petersen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Vicini is looking to get to half guard.#T6#
Petersen moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Vicini (8) vs (8) Petersen
Petersen biding his time, controlling Vicini.
Petersen struggling to keep hold of the position.
Petersen biding his time, controlling Vicini.
Well, with Petersen on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Vicini is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Petersen is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Vicini knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Vicini for a finish. #T7##SUB2#
Vicini is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Vicini is trying to break free.
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.
Vicini is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Petersen is trying to control but Vicini is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Petersen controlling his opponent.
Vicini tries to hold on but Petersen postures up.#T8#
Petersen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Vicini manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Petersen is thwarting Vicini's attempts to control the position.
Petersen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Petersen wants to free his trapped foot but Vicini is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T9#
Petersen stalling away here and it's allowed Vicini to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Petersen trying to control but Vicini is working from the bottom.
Petersen is pushing down on Vicini's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vicini is fighting to maintain full guard but Petersen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Vicini wants to improve his position but Petersen is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Petersen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Let's hope that Petersen 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.#T10#
Petersen is trying to control the action in half guard but Vicini is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vicini tries to roll over but Petersen keeps him under control.
Petersen content to control rather than advance.
Petersen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vicini knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Petersen controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Petersen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vicini is just riding it out for now. Petersen eventually gives up the hold. #T11#
Petersen trying to mount his opponent but Vicini defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Petersen moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (8) vs (11) Petersen
Petersen tries to move to mount but Vicini blocks the move with his legs.
Vicini is looking for a sweep.#T12#
Petersen takes a little break here. Vicini wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Vicini is looking for a sweep.
Vicini gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Vicini (8) vs (13) Petersen
Vicini is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Vicini is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Petersen looking to control and managing it successfully.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Petersen.#T13#
Vicini is looking to get to half guard.
Petersen controlling from the full mount.
Vicini tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Petersen is looking to work his way around to Vicini's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Vicini is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Petersen fails to move to back control.
Vicini is trying to escape the mount.
#T14#
Petersen controlling from the full mount.
Vicini is controlling an arm, preventing Petersen from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Vicini is working to get back to half guard.
Vicini is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vicini is trying to escape the mount but Petersen keeps good control and instead manages to take Vicini's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Vicini (8) vs (16) Petersen
And that's the end of the fight!
Petersen wins on points by 16 to 8.
Conald Petersen thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 296 - Camara vs Silva Jr 2
Date: Feb 27, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 57 wins and 34 losses; Dido Vicini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 13 losses; Andy Bangsit!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Vicini tries for a takedown but Bangsit sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bangsit changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD#
Vicini shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vicini (2) vs (0) Bangsit
Vicini wants to pass the guard but Bangsit is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bangsit looking for submissions off his back.
Bangsit trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (5) vs (0) Bangsit
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bangsit wants to hold on but Vicini pushes him away.
Vicini looking to control and managing it successfully. #T1##SUB#
Vicini swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Bangsit is now in Vicini's guard. A big mistake from Vicini there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (5) vs (2) Bangsit
I've been told that Bangsit has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Bangsit passes Vicini's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bangsit is trying to control the action in half guard but Vicini is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bangsit slows the pace down in half guard.
Vicini slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bangsit trying to control but Vicini is working from the bottom.
Vicini tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Bangsit controls from within his opponent's guard.
It looks like Bangsit might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Bangsit postures up.
#SUB#
Bangsit avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Vicini throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Bangsit trying to control but Vicini is working from the bottom.
Bangsit slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Bangsit seems to be working for a kimura but Vicini defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Bangsit is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vicini sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
Bangsit prevents Vicini from improving his position.
Bangsit is looking to stall here but Vicini recovers full guard.
Vicini not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bangsit is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bangsit works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bangsit has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (5) vs (5) Bangsit
Bangsit tries to take Vicini's back but instead Vicini uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #T5##SUB2#
Bangsit seems to be looking for submissions.
Bangsit works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (5) vs (8) Bangsit
Bangsit fails to advance to Vicini's back.
Vicini 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: Vicini (7) vs (8) Bangsit#SUB2#
Bangsit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vicini can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T6#
Vicini is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bangsit trying to control the position.
Bangsit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vicini is one step ahead there.
Vicini looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Bangsit working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vicini doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vicini manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T7##SUB2#
Bangsit isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Vicini stacks Bangsit on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Vicini! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (10) vs (8) Bangsit
Bangsit can't do much from the bottom here.
Bangsit sneaks back into half guard.
Bangsit tries to get to full guard but Vicini has control of the leg. #T8#
Vicini wants to control but Bangsit is keeping him busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vicini in particular looking to stall.
Bangsit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bangsit wants to control but Vicini is keeping busy.
Vicini passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (13) vs (8) Bangsit#T9#
Bangsit is trying to escape the mount but Vicini keeps good control and instead manages to take Bangsit's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Vicini (16) vs (8) Bangsit
Bangsit trying to control the hands but Vicini won't let him.
Bangsit tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Bangsit showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Vicini looking for the choke from the back. #T10#
Vicini has good solid back control here.
Vicini is trying to stick to Bangsit's back but Bangsit is turning into Vicini. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Vicini's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bangsit. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (16) vs (10) Bangsit
Bangsit trying to control the position from guard on top but Vicini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bangsit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vicini is keeping the position for now.
Vicini can't keep his opponent in guard - Bangsit advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Bangsit is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vicini sees it coming and defends easily.#T11#
Vicini is trying to maintain the position but Bangsit is very close to passing his half guard.
Bangsit is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Vicini is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Bangsit is trying to control the action in half guard but Vicini is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vicini wants to control the action here but instead Bangsit manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (16) vs (13) Bangsit#SUB2#
Bangsit goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Vicini turns into him and now he's in Bangsit's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (18) vs (13) Bangsit
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vicini postures up.
#T12#
Vicini advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (21) vs (13) Bangsit
Bangsit is trying to improve his position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Bangsit is trying to control Vicini's posture but Vicini avoids it. #SUB#
Vicini is trying to get an arm triangle but Bangsit is defending well.
Bangsit stops Vicini from passing to mount. #T13#
Bangsit holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Bangsit is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Vicini is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bangsit has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bangsit can't do much from the bottom here. #T14#
Vicini is looking to take a break and control but Bangsit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bangsit is trying to escape the position but Vicini is controlling the position.
Bangsit is looking for a sweep.
Bangsit struggling a bit here.
Bangsit is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vicini tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vicini takes the fight on points by 21 to 13.
A very excited looking Dido Vicini made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWC 295 - Vicini vs Lemieux
Date: Feb 14, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 57 wins and 33 losses; Dido Vicini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Don Lemieux!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Shimada and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Vicini shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vicini (2) vs (0) Lemieux
Vicini tries to pass to full mount but Lemieux defends it.
Lemieux trying to control here.
Vicini trying to pass the guard but Lemieux defending well.
Lemieux has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Clark's Champion's. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Vicini is working hard here to advance position.
Lemieux gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicini trying to control the position from guard on top but Lemieux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vicini controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Vicini wants to pass the guard but Lemieux is keeping the position.
Lemieux lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (2) vs (2) Lemieux
Vicini keeping moving, preventing Lemieux from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Vicini is trying to control the position here. Lemieux has hold of a guillotine from the top though... oh, that looks naaaaasty, will Vicini tap? Yes he will! The fight is all over! Lemieux jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Don Lemieux!
After winning the bout, Don Lemieux 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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Event:
CWC 294 - MacGowan vs Jones
Date: Feb 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 56 wins and 33 losses; Dido Vicini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 15 losses; Frank Andersson!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Vicini scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Vicini (4) vs (0) Andersson
Andersson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Vicini wants to control but Andersson is keeping him busy.
Andersson prevents Vicini from moving into mount.
Vicini advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Vicini (6) vs (0) Andersson
Vicini can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Andersson is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson is trying desperately to improve position.#T1#
Andersson tries to hold on but Vicini pushes him away.
Andersson is working to get back to half guard.
Vicini tries to control but Andersson wriggling away.
Andersson is controlling an arm, preventing Vicini from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Vicini looking to control but Andersson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Andersson wants to control but Vicini is having none of it.
Vicini wants to control the pace but Andersson is squirming around nicely.
Andersson can't escape the position.
Vicini wants to control the pace but Andersson is squirming around nicely.
Andersson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Vicini wants to take his opponent's back but Andersson doesn't allow it.
Andersson is desperately trying to improve his position but Vicini has a good base and remains in mount.
Vicini trying to control but Andersson is having none of it.
Andersson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vicini can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Andersson is looking to escape. #T4#
Andersson stops Vicini from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Andersson wants to hold on but Vicini pushes him away.
Andersson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Andersson wants to improve his position but Vicini is controlling well.
Andersson trying to hold on to Vicini's head to control him but Vicini postures up.
#T5#
Andersson is positioning himself well to prevent Vicini advancing to mount.
Vicini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Andersson keeps working.
Andersson trying to control from the bottom.
Andersson is pressing down on Vicini's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Andersson keeping full guard, as Vicini tries to pass.
Vicini has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Andersson is pulling down on Vicini's head to control his posture. #T6#
Andersson looking to control.
Andersson can't keep his opponent in guard - Vicini advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Vicini seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Andersson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Andersson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Vicini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Andersson keeps working.
Andersson gets back to full guard.
#T7#
Vicini trying to control the position from guard on top but Andersson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vicini controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Andersson looking to control.
Vicini engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Andersson controls Vicini momentarily but Vicini frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
Andersson is adopting a defensive guard.
Andersson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Andersson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Andersson is trying to control the position but Vicini postures up. #T9#
Vicini slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Vicini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Andersson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Vicini has picked Andersson up and slammed him! Andersson can't keep hold of the triangle and Vicini manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (9) vs (0) Andersson
A lull in the action here.
Andersson is looking to regain half guard here but Vicini keeps moving and retains side control.
Andersson wants to control but Vicini postures up.
Vicini tries to move to mount but Andersson blocks the move with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T10#
Andersson manages to get back to half guard.
Vicini is trying to control. Andersson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Andersson is looking to control Vicini's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Andersson avoid being mounted?
Andersson tries to roll over but Vicini keeps him under control.
Vicini is looking to pass Andersson's guard but actually Andersson recovers to full guard. #SUB2#
Andersson is looking for a triangle but Vicini pushes his legs off easily.
#T11#
Andersson is trying to control the position but Vicini postures up.
Andersson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vicini's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (9) vs (2) Andersson
Andersson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Vicini keeping moving, preventing Andersson from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Vicini is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Andersson is aware though and is defending well.
Vicini 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: Vicini (11) vs (2) Andersson
Vicini moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (14) vs (2) Andersson#T12#
Andersson being controlled for a moment.
Vicini wants to control but Andersson is keeping him busy.
Andersson tries to buck Vicini off but Vicini is having none of it.
Vicini tries to advance to mount but can't.
Andersson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Vicini's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T13##SUB#
Andersson is defending against the submission attempts here by Vicini.
Andersson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Andersson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vicini tries to free his leg and advance position but Andersson is retaining full guard. #T14##SUB2#
Andersson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Andersson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vicini can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Andersson has his foot on Vicini's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vicini works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vicini pushes down on Andersson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Andersson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vicini is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vicini takes the fight on points by 14 to 2.
Our winner, Dido Vicini, 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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Event:
CWC 293- Sitsongrit v Sakaraba
Date: Jan 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 56 wins and 32 losses; Dido Vicini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 17 losses; Joe Average!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Vicini closes the distance and clinches up with Average, looking for a takedown. Vicini pushes Average against the cage but Average circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Vicini gets caught flat footed, as Average shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vicini (0) vs (2) Average
Vicini has his hands on Average's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vicini wants to sweep but no luck.
Average controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vicini wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Average looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Vicini has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Average can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Average trying to control but Vicini is working from the bottom.
Average stays in close to Vicini's body and controls the position.
Average wants to control from the top but Vicini keeps moving.
Vicini is trying to keep Average in close.
Vicini keeping moving, preventing Average from controlling successfully. #T2#
Average advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (0) vs (5) Average
My spies in RED BELT ACADEMY inform me that Average has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Average trying to control the position but Vicini is working away. #SUB2#
Average is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vicini knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Average working away.#T3#
Average content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Average is looking to take a break and control but Vicini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Average is trying to get an arm triangle but Vicini is defending well.
Vicini looking for a sweep but Average has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Vicini (0) vs (7) Average#SUB2#
Average goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Vicini is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (2) vs (7) Average#T4#
Vicini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Average is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Average working for submissions but it's allowed Vicini to get to half guard.
Average controlling the position well.
Vicini controlling the action here. #T5#
Average is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Average gets back to full guard.
Average bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vicini's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (2) vs (9) Average
Vicini keeping moving, preventing Average from controlling successfully.
Average controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vicini wants to sweep but no luck. #T6#
Average looking to pass the guard.
Average trying to control the position from guard on top but Vicini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Average tries to free his leg and advance position but Vicini is retaining full guard.
Average preventing the sweep.
Vicini lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (4) vs (9) Average
Vicini is stalling in the full guard.
Average trying to keep a closed guard but Vicini is proving a slippery customer.
#T7#
Vicini tries to free his leg and advance position but Average is retaining full guard.
Average not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Average controlling Vicini's posture.
Average looking for a sweep. Not yet Average, not yet.
Average controls Vicini momentarily but Vicini frees himself.
Average keeping full guard, as Vicini tries to pass. #T8#
Average looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Average wants to sweep but no luck.
Vicini is stalling in the full guard.
Vicini advances to half guard. #T9#
Average is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Average is staying active underneath Vicini, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vicini trying to pass the guard but Average defending well. #SUB#
Vicini seems to be working for a kimura but Average defends the submission attempt.
Average is pressing down on Vicini's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vicini looking to sit in guard and control but Average gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (4) vs (11) Average#T10#
Vicini trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Vicini escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Average gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Vicini looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Average passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (4) vs (14) Average
Average works to advance to full mount. Vicini defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Vicini (4) vs (16) Average
Vicini is desperately trying to improve his position but Average has a good base and remains in mount.#T11#
Average can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vicini is looking to escape.
Average content just to control the position here.
Vicini is looking to improve his position but Average isn't that keen on the idea.
Average controlling from mount. #T12#
Vicini is squirming around, avoiding Average's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Average looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Average controlling the position easily from mount.
Average tries to control but Vicini wriggling away.
Average controlling the position easily from mount. #T13#
Vicini is trying to reverse the position but instead Average has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Vicini (4) vs (19) Average
Vicini turns into Average and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (6) vs (19) Average
Average is pulling down on Vicini's head to control his posture.
Average wants to control but Vicini passes easily into half guard.
Average wants to control but Vicini is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Average regains full guard. Nicely done.
Average looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T14#
Average keeping full guard, as Vicini tries to pass.
Vicini looking to sit in guard and control but Average gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (6) vs (21) Average
Average slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Vicini wants to sweep here but Average controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Average trying to control but Vicini is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Average wins on points by 21 to 6.
An out of breath Joe Average thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CWC 292 - Amsterdam
Date: Jan 23, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Don Lemieux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 32 losses; Dido Vicini!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Vicini fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lemieux avoids it really well and circles away.
Lemieux stuffs the takedown attempt from Vicini. Vicini gets slowly back to his feet.
Lemieux attempts a counter takedown but Vicini avoids it well and moves away.
Lemieux keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Don Lemieux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dido Vicini.
Vicini looks for a takedown but Lemieux sprawls well.#CL#
Lemieux pushes Vicini up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux is pressed up against the cage. Vicini has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lemieux down to the mat. Lemieux avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lemieux has been working on his balance at Clark's Champion's, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Vicini.#TD#
Lemieux shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Vicini manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lemieux (2) vs (0) Vicini
Lemieux is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Vicini is trying to control the position but Lemieux postures up.
Lemieux 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.
Lemieux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Vicini is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lemieux content to stall in guard here.
Vicini looking for a sweep. Not yet Vicini, not yet. #T2#
Lemieux trying to control the position from guard on top but Vicini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Lemieux lying in Vicini's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Vicini decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Lemieux taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). 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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Event:
CWC 291 - Los Angeles
Date: Jan 16, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 31 losses; Dido Vicini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 12 losses; Bobby Wangler!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Vicini gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vicini (0) vs (2) Wangler
Vicini looking for a sweep. Not yet Vicini, not yet.
Vicini lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (2) vs (2) Wangler
Vicini looking to pass the guard.
Vicini has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vicini stopping the sweep attempt from Wangler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wangler managing to control the position.
Vicini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wangler is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Wangler keeping moving, preventing Vicini from controlling successfully.
Vicini is fighting to break Wangler's control of his arms but Wangler is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Vicini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wangler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vicini looking to sit in guard and control but Wangler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (2) vs (4) Wangler#T2#
Wangler is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Wangler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vicini has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wangler has managed to get both his arms back between Vicini's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wangler tries to free his leg and advance position but Vicini is retaining full guard.
Vicini looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vicini is looking to sweep but instead, Wangler has passed into half guard.
Vicini wants to improve his position but Wangler is controlling well.
#T3#
Vicini won't allow Wangler to pass to mount.
Wangler is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Vicini trying to control but Wangler postures up.
Wangler content to control rather than advance. #T4##SUB#
Vicini looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Wangler pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (2) vs (7) Wangler
Vicini 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: Vicini (4) vs (7) Wangler
Vicini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vicini is stalling in the full guard.
Wangler is pulling down on Vicini's head. It's preventing any offense from Vicini, at least for the moment.#T5#
Vicini trying to control but Wangler is working from the bottom.
Vicini is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wangler is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Wangler has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Vicini has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (7) vs (7) Wangler
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wangler is trying to get back to half guard.#T6#
Vicini trying to control the position but Wangler is working away.
Wangler felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Vicini looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Vicini looking to control but instead Wangler has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T7#
Wangler is doing well to control the position and prevent Vicini from advancing to side control.
Vicini wants to free his trapped foot but Wangler is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Vicini is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wangler is just riding it out for now. Vicini eventually gives up the hold.
Vicini stalling. #T8#
Wangler preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Vicini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wangler keeps working.
Wangler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wangler wants to control but Vicini is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T9##SUB#
Vicini is trying to work for a kimura but Wangler is defending well.
Vicini is trying to control. Wangler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wangler is trying to maintain the position but Vicini is very close to passing his half guard.
Wangler works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vicini tries to free his leg and advance position but Wangler is retaining full guard.
Vicini stays in close to Wangler's body and controls the position.
Vicini is looking to advance position but Wangler has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vicini (7) vs (11) Wangler#T10#
Wangler tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Vicini tries to improve his position but instead Wangler has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Vicini (7) vs (14) Wangler
Wangler keeps control of the position as Vicini tries to break free.
#T11#
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.
Vicini tries to roll but Wangler sticks to his back.
Wangler slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Well, with Wangler on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Vicini is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T12#
Vicini rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Vicini is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wangler's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wangler's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vicini (11) vs (14) Wangler
Vicini is not going to allow Wangler to sit and survive in this position.
Vicini is controlling the position but Wangler somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Wangler is looking to control Vicini's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wangler avoid being mounted?#T13#
Wangler is controlling Vicini's trapped leg to prevent Vicini from advancing to side control.
Wangler trying to control from the bottom.
Vicini is looking to pass Wangler's guard but actually Wangler recovers to full guard.
Wangler looking to control.
Vicini looking to pass the guard. #T14#
Wangler pulls Vicini in close to his closed guard and prevents Vicini from doing any damage or advancing position.
Vicini wants to control from the top but Wangler keeps moving.
Wangler managing to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vicini wants to pass the guard but Wangler is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wangler wins on points by 14 to 11.
A relieved looking Bobby Wangler thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CWC 290 - Tokyo
Date: Jan 10, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 12 losses; Conald Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 30 losses; Dido Vicini!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Fujiwara and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Vicini gets a double leg takedown into Petersen's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petersen (0) vs (2) Vicini
Petersen has Vicini pulled in close to control his posture.
Vicini pushing down on Petersen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Petersen wants to control but Vicini is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vicini prevents Petersen from improving his position.
Petersen is holding on to half guard well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen is trying to get back to full guard.
Petersen gets full guard.#T1#
Vicini is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Vicini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Petersen is keeping the position for now.
Vicini wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving.
Vicini must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Petersen is adopting a defensive guard.
Petersen looking for a sweep. Not yet Petersen, not yet.
Vicini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Petersen is keeping the position for now.
Vicini wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving. #T2#
Petersen has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Vicini has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (0) vs (5) Vicini
Petersen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vicini tries to move to mount but Petersen blocks the move with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petersen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Vicini's best efforts.
Petersen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vicini won't allow Petersen to sweep him here.
Petersen wants to hit a sweep here but Vicini passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Petersen there! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (0) vs (8) Vicini
Vicini wants to control the pace but Petersen is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Petersen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Petersen tries to hold on but Vicini pushes him away.
Petersen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Petersen looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Petersen (0) vs (11) Vicini#T4#
Petersen rolls, trying to escape but Vicini keeps control of the position.
A lull in the action here.
Vicini is trying to stick to Petersen's back but Petersen is turning into Vicini. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Vicini's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Petersen. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (11) Vicini
Petersen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Petersen tries to free his leg and advance position but Vicini is retaining full guard.
Vicini being controlled here, momentarily.
Petersen trying to control but Vicini is working from the bottom. #T5#
Vicini is trying to keep Petersen in close.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vicini is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (13) Vicini
Vicini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petersen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Petersen has control of Vicini's left arm, preventing Vicini from doing any damage.
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Vicini from controlling successfully.
Petersen has control of Vicini's left arm, preventing Vicini from doing any damage.
Petersen tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T6#
Vicini trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen looking for a sweep. Not yet Petersen, not yet.
Vicini wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving.
Petersen has his hands on Vicini's head, controlling the position.
Petersen wants to sweep here but Vicini controlling him for the moment.
Petersen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vicini manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (4) vs (13) Vicini
Vicini working a defensive guard here.
#T7#
Petersen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vicini is trying to hold Petersen in close to prevent damage but Petersen has managed to pass into half guard.
Petersen uses his free foot to push down on Vicini's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vicini. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (7) vs (13) Vicini
Petersen content just to control the position here.
Vicini is trying to escape the mount.
Vicini keeps trying to improve his position.#T8#
Petersen controlling from mount.
Petersen's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Petersen with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Vicini is squirming around, avoiding Petersen's attempts to control the action.
Petersen seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Vicini is holding on tight.
#T9#
Petersen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Vicini is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Petersen has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Petersen (10) vs (13) Vicini
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Petersen is hanging on to Vicini's back as he tries to escape.
Petersen has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Vicini's body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T10##SUB#
Petersen has managed to slip his arm under Vicini's chin. This could be all over... yep, Vicini is tapping out! Submission win for Petersen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Conald Petersen!
During a confident post fight interview, Conald Petersen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 289 - Los Angeles
Date: Jan 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 29 losses; Dido Vicini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 15 losses; Hero Galanos!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Vicini shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vicini showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vicini (2) vs (0) Galanos
Galanos wants to improve his position but Vicini is controlling well.
Galanos is trying to maintain the position but Vicini is very close to passing his half guard.
Galanos trying to get back to full guard but Vicini takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (5) vs (0) Galanos
Vicini controlling the pace for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galanos prevents Vicini from taking his back.
Galanos is desperately trying to improve his position but Vicini has a good base and remains in mount.#T1#
Vicini looking to control and managing it successfully.
Vicini wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Galanos manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Vicini wants to pass to mount but Galanos is defending the position.
Vicini prevents Galanos from improving his position.#T2#
Galanos is holding on to half guard well.
Galanos is looking for a sweep. Vicini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vicini works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (8) vs (0) Galanos
Galanos sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Vicini seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Galanos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vicini is really struggling to control Galanos but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T3#
Vicini slows the pace down in half guard.
Galanos tries to roll over but Vicini keeps him under control.
Vicini looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Galanos wants to control but Vicini passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (11) vs (0) Galanos#T4#
Vicini taking a breather here. #SUB#
Vicini goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Galanos has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Vicini but great work by Galanos. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vicini (11) vs (4) Galanos
Vicini sneaks back into half guard.
Vicini is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Vicini tries to roll over but Galanos keeps him under control.
Galanos trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vicini is looking to improve his position.
#T5#
Galanos is keen to just control but Vicini is a slippery customer.
Galanos is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Vicini works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vicini is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vicini wants to hit a sweep here but Galanos passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Vicini there! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (11) vs (7) Galanos
Vicini working to try and regain half guard.
#T6#
Galanos seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Vicini is holding on tight.
Galanos has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Convicted Fight Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galanos tries to control but Vicini wriggling away.
Vicini is looking to get to half guard.
Vicini tries to hold on but Galanos pushes him away.
Galanos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Galanos prevents Vicini from getting the reversal.#T7#
Vicini has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Galanos's lack of action.
Vicini wants to get back to full guard.
Galanos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vicini does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vicini wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Galanos is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Vicini is looking to improve his position.
#T8#
Vicini gets full guard.
Vicini can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Galanos controls the pace.
Galanos stopping the sweep attempt from Vicini.
Vicini is working hard here to advance position.
Vicini has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Galanos has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (11) vs (10) Galanos
Vicini sneaks back into half guard.
Vicini is looking to improve his position.
#T9#
Vicini gets back to full guard.
Vicini trying to keep a closed guard but Galanos is proving a slippery customer.
Galanos trying to control but Vicini is working from the bottom.
Galanos stopping the sweep attempt from Vicini.
Galanos slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (11) vs (13) Galanos#T10#
Vicini trying to remain calm as Galanos controls from the top position.
Galanos wants to control but Vicini is keeping him busy.
Vicini tries to bench press Galanos off him but Galanos keeps the position.
A control attempt from Vicini but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Vicini (11) vs (15) Galanos
Vicini regains half guard.
Galanos prevents Vicini from improving his position.#T11#
Vicini is looking to control Galanos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vicini avoid being mounted?
Well, if Galanos is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Vicini wants to control but Galanos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Galanos wants to take a breather but Vicini is having none of it.
Vicini makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vicini.#T12#
Galanos won't allow Vicini to sweep him here.
Galanos sitting in guard here, content to control.
Vicini looking for a sweep. Not yet Vicini, not yet.
Vicini might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vicini working a defensive guard here.
Vicini keeping full guard, as Galanos tries to pass.
Galanos showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Galanos is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T13#
Galanos wants to control from the top but Vicini keeps moving.
Galanos tries to free his leg and advance position but Vicini is retaining full guard.
Galanos preventing the sweep.
Vicini looking to control.
Galanos's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Galanos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vicini has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Galanos has managed to get both his arms back between Vicini's legs - danger averted.#T14#
Galanos is stalling in the full guard.
Galanos slips nicely into half guard.
Vicini moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galanos won't allow Vicini to sweep him here.
Galanos content to stall in guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Galanos wins on points by 15 to 11.
A victorious Hero Galanos thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC - Christmas Carnage
Date: Dec 25, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 28 losses; Dido Vicini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 12 losses; Bobby Wangler!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and Ben Hemmingworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Vicini shoots and misses #TD2#
and Wangler counters with a nice double leg into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vicini (0) vs (2) Wangler
Wangler controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Vicini is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wangler defends well.
Vicini wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicini can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wangler controls the pace.
Let's hope that Wangler 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.#T1#
Vicini not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vicini wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Wangler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vicini wants to control the position but Wangler says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Vicini wants to improve his position but Wangler is controlling well.
Vicini is trying to maintain the position but Wangler is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Well, if Wangler is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB2#
Wangler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vicini doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wangler.
Vicini tries to roll over but Wangler keeps him under control.#T3#
Vicini slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vicini is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wangler engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Vicini wants to sweep here but Wangler controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Vicini is working hard here to advance position.
Vicini is looking to sweep but instead, Wangler has passed into half guard.
Vicini is looking for a sweep. Wangler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vicini has a hand on Wangler's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Wangler takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (0) vs (5) Wangler
Vicini wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Vicini (0) vs (8) Wangler#SUB2#
Wangler is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Vicini defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Wangler biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T5#
Vicini tries to escape but Wangler has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Wangler controlling the positon.
Wangler doesn't have the hooks in and Vicini manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (2) vs (8) Wangler
Vicini pushes down on Wangler's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vicini wants to control but Wangler is keeping him busy. #T6#
Vicini stalling away here and it's allowed Wangler to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Vicini has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vicini wants to control from the top but Wangler keeps moving.
Vicini looking to pass the guard.
Wangler controls Vicini momentarily but Vicini frees himself.
Wangler wants to sweep but no luck. #T7##SUB2#
Wangler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vicini is aware though and is defending well.
Vicini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wangler is keeping the position for now.
Vicini trying to control but Wangler is working from the bottom.
Vicini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wangler is keeping the position for now.
Vicini trying to control the position from guard on top but Wangler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vicini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wangler swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Wangler is trying to control the position but Vicini postures up.
Vicini wants to pass the guard but Wangler is keeping the position.
Vicini trying to control but Wangler is working from the bottom.
Vicini wants to pass the guard but Wangler is keeping the position.#T9#
Wangler pulls Vicini in close to prevent any damage.
Vicini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vicini trying to control the position from guard on top but Wangler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vicini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wangler looking for a sweep. Not yet Wangler, not yet. #T10#
Wangler looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Vicini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wangler is keeping the position for now.
Vicini sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wangler's guard.
Wangler is doing well to control the position and prevent Vicini from advancing to side control.
Wangler is trying to maintain the position but Vicini is very close to passing his half guard.
Vicini wants to take a breather but Wangler is having none of it.
Wangler felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T11#
Wangler gets full guard.#SUB#
Vicini drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wangler dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (2) vs (10) Wangler
Wangler engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Vicini looking for a sweep. Not yet Vicini, not yet. #SUB#
Vicini is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wangler defends well.#T12#
Wangler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vicini is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Vicini looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wangler passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (2) vs (13) Wangler
Wangler controlling the position from side mount.
Vicini is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Wangler trying to control the action but Vicini is working from the bottom. #T13#
Vicini tries to buck Wangler off but Wangler is having none of it.
Vicini manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wangler's best efforts.
Vicini tries to roll over but Wangler keeps him under control.
Vicini regains full guard. Nicely done. #T14##SUB#
Vicini throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Wangler escapes and throws Vicini's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (2) vs (16) Wangler
Vicini looks to move to half guard but instead Wangler has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Vicini (2) vs (18) Wangler
Wangler controlling from mount.
Vicini is trying to escape the mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Wangler wins on points by 18 to 2.
Our winner, Bobby Wangler, 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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Event:
CWC 286 UK
Date: Dec 12, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 27 losses; Dido Vicini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 11 losses; Conald Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Vicini fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Petersen avoids it really well and circles away.
Petersen shoots in but no luck this time.
Petersen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vicini's waist but Vicini gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Petersen off to one side.
Vicini half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vicini stuffs the takedown.
Dido Vicini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conald Petersen.
Petersen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vicini defends it nicely.
Petersen shoots in looking for a takedown but Vicini manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Petersen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Petersen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vicini looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vicini leaves Petersen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Vicini closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vicini lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vicini (2) vs (0) Petersen
Petersen tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Vicini showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Petersen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vicini manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (2) vs (2) Petersen
Petersen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Petersen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Well, if Petersen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T2##SUB2#
Petersen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vicini controlling the position for now.
Vicini is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym , so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T3#
Vicini is pressing down on Petersen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Petersen stopping the sweep attempt from Vicini.
Vicini trying to control the position.
Petersen stays in close to Vicini's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petersen stopping the sweep attempt from Vicini.
Petersen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Petersen stopping the sweep attempt from Vicini.#T4#
Petersen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Vicini keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Petersen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Petersen tries to free his leg and advance position but Vicini is retaining full guard.
Petersen stands and throws Vicini's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (2) vs (5) Petersen
Vicini seems a little lost for a moment, as Petersen dominates the positioning.
Vicini is looking to reverse the position.
Petersen staying calm.#T5#
Let's hope that Petersen 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.
Vicini is trying to get back to half guard.
Vicini is working hard here to advance position.
Vicini being controlled for a moment.
Petersen advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Vicini (2) vs (7) Petersen#T6#
Petersen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Petersen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Vicini keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Petersen controlling from the full mount. #T7#
Petersen takes Vicini's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Vicini is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Vicini (2) vs (10) Petersen
Petersen doesn't have the hooks in and Vicini manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (4) vs (10) Petersen
Vicini stopping the sweep attempt from Petersen.
Petersen is trying to keep Vicini in close.
Petersen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vicini's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (4) vs (12) Petersen
Petersen stopping the sweep attempt from Vicini.
Petersen is stalling in the full guard. #T8#
Vicini is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Vicini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Vicini has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Petersen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T9#
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Vicini is keeping the position.
Petersen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Petersen is keen to just control but Vicini is a slippery customer.
Petersen not doing much here.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Petersen.
Vicini is looking for a sweep. Petersen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Petersen controlling the action here. #T10#
Petersen trying to pass the guard but Vicini defending well.
Petersen controlling the action here.
Vicini slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T11#
Petersen trying to control but Vicini is working from the bottom.
Petersen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Petersen looking to pass the guard.
Petersen stays in close to Vicini's body and controls the position.
Petersen advances to half guard.
Vicini tries to get to full guard but Petersen has control of the leg. #T12#
Petersen is taking a breather. Vicini 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 manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Vicini looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Petersen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vicini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vicini being controlled here, momentarily. #T13#
Vicini keeping full guard, as Petersen tries to pass.
Petersen won't allow Vicini to sweep him here.
Petersen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Petersen's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Vicini looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T14##SUB#
Vicini looking for a guillotine here but Petersen defends easily.
Petersen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Petersen wins on points by 12 to 4.
A relieved looking Conald Petersen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CWC 284 LV
Date: Nov 28, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 26 losses; Dido Vicini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 12 losses; Tyrano Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Jackson moves into the clinch successfully.
Vicini is pressed up against the cage. Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vicini down to the mat. Vicini avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Jackson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vicini is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Vicini has Jackson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Vicini pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jackson tumbling to the mat - Vicini dives into Jackson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vicini (2) vs (0) Jackson
Vicini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jackson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (2) vs (2) Jackson
Jackson passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (2) vs (5) Jackson
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicini is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jackson tries to advance to mount but Vicini denies him. #T1#
Jackson slows the pace down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Jackson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vicini being controlled for a moment. #T2#
Jackson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Vicini is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Vicini is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Vicini struggling a bit here.
Vicini tries to bench press Jackson off him but Jackson keeps the position.
Vicini is working hard here to advance position.
Jackson just content to control the position.
Vicini gets back to half guard.
Vicini is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym , so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T4#
Vicini wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Jackson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Vicini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vicini trying to hold on to Jackson's head to control him but Jackson postures up.
Well, if Jackson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T5#
Vicini gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Vicini looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jackson has picked Vicini up and slammed him! Vicini can't keep hold of the triangle and Jackson manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (2) vs (8) Jackson
Vicini is being controlled here.
Vicini is looking to reverse the position.
Jackson advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Vicini (2) vs (10) Jackson
Vicini wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Vicini (2) vs (13) Jackson#T6#
Vicini rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Still in half guard, Jackson seems content to control.
Jackson tries to pass to full mount but Vicini defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Vicini regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vicini looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Vicini is looking for a triangle but Jackson pushes his legs off easily.
#T7#
Vicini wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
Jackson stays in close to Vicini's body and controls the position.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vicini is looking to sweep but instead, Jackson has passed into half guard.
#T8#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Vicini tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Jackson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vicini manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Vicini looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T9#
Jackson passes into half guard.
Jackson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Vicini wants to get back to full guard.
Vicini makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vicini.
Vicini looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Jackson keeps trying to improve his position.#T10#
Vicini is trying to keep Jackson in close.
Vicini looking for a sweep. Not yet Vicini, not yet.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Vicini is retaining full guard.
Vicini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Vicini is keeping the position.
Jackson controlling from the top position. #T11#
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vicini is keeping the position for now.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Jackson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jackson won't allow Vicini to sweep him here. #T12#
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Vicini is keeping the position.
Vicini looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vicini is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T13#
Jackson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Vicini is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Vicini has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jackson has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (2) vs (16) Jackson
Jackson in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T14#
Vicini is trying to get back to half guard.
Jackson is staying tight to Vicini's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vicini gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson wins on points by 16 to 2.
Tyrano Jackson is the new light heavyweight champion!
Tyrano Jackson 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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Event:
CWC 279 - Rocky Horror Roll
Date: Oct 31, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 26 losses; Dido Vicini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 10 losses; Bobby Wangler!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Dean Styles and Jorge Garcia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Vicini looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Wangler! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Vicini (4) vs (0) Wangler
Wangler felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
A lull in the action here.
Vicini trying to control the position but Wangler is working away.
Vicini takes a little break here. Wangler wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicini has knee on belly momentarily but Wangler bucks him off and regains half guard. #T1#
Vicini is pressing down on Wangler's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wangler is holding on for now.
Wangler wants to control but Vicini is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vicini wants to free his trapped foot but Wangler is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wangler is trying to control but can't.
Wangler is controlling Vicini's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T2#
Vicini tries to pass to full mount but Wangler defends it.
Wangler keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Vicini perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Vicini is looking to take a break and control but Wangler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vicini tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wangler knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Vicini seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wangler holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Vicini passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Wangler! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (7) vs (0) Wangler
Vicini avoids the attempt from Wangler to control.#T4#
Wangler is in all sorts of trouble here.
Vicini tries to control but Wangler wriggling away.
Vicini controlling from the full mount.
Vicini trying to control but Wangler is having none of it.
Wangler is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T5##SUB#
Vicini goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Wangler is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (7) vs (2) Wangler
Vicini not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Vicini looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Wangler is defending well. Vicini quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Wangler has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Vicini celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dido Vicini!
Dido Vicini retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Dido Vicini, 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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Event:
CWC 274
Date: Oct 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 18 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 26 losses; Dido Vicini!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Vicini shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jello as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Vicini decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (0) vs (2) Vicini
Jello keeping control of the position.
Vicini prevents Jello from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jello keeps working.
Jello wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Jello has his hands clasped together around Vicini's back. He's all about the action.
Jello is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at KFA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Vicini trying to mount his opponent but Jello defends it.
Vicini content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jello tries to get to full guard but Vicini has control of the leg. #T2#
Vicini looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vicini is trying to control. Jello wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jello wants to control but Vicini is keeping busy.
Vicini looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Vicini wants to work for an arm triangle but Jello is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3#
Jello trying to control but Vicini postures up.
Vicini prevents Jello from improving his position.
Vicini trying to control from half guard but Jello is working away.
Jello is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Jello trying to hold on to Vicini's head to control him but Vicini postures up.
Jello is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Jello is looking to improve his position.
Jello is pressing down on Vicini's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vicini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jello is keeping the position for now.
Vicini advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (0) vs (5) Vicini
Jello struggling a bit here.#T5#
Vicini is looking to take a break and control but Jello is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vicini slows the pace down.
Vicini trying to control the position but Jello is working away.
Jello is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T6#
Jello is working hard here to advance position.
Jello is trying to control Vicini's posture but Vicini avoids it.
Jello holds on to Vicini's head and controls the position momentarily.
Jello is looking for a sweep.
Vicini advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (0) vs (7) Vicini
Jello tries to hold on but Vicini pushes him away.
Jello tries to reverse the position but Vicini maintains control.
Jello 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: Jello (2) vs (7) Vicini
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Jello trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jello stands and throws Vicini's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (5) vs (7) Vicini
Vicini is trying to work for a sweep but Jello has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (7) vs (7) Vicini
Jello manages to capitalize on a mistake by Vicini to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Jello (10) vs (7) Vicini
Jello keeps control of the position as Vicini tries to break free.
Jello wants to control the position but Vicini frees himself and scrambles - Jello manages to regain control in side control.
#T8#
Vicini is trying to get back to half guard.
Jello trying to control the position but Vicini is working away.
Vicini is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Vicini makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vicini.#SUB#
Jello drops back, looking for a kneebar! Vicini looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Vicini looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Vicini! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jello (10) vs (11) Vicini
Jello is trying to get back to half guard.#T9#
Vicini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jello keeps working.
Jello is looking for a sweep.
Vicini tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jello's legs.
Jello holding on.
Vicini works to advance to full mount. Jello defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (10) vs (13) Vicini#T10#
Jello keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vicini wants to take Jello's back here but Jello is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Jello is looking to get to half guard.
Vicini controlling from the full mount.
Vicini fails to take his opponent's back. #T11#
Jello sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jello wants to get back to full guard.
Vicini is looking to advance position but Jello won't allow it.
Jello makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jello.#SUB#
Jello is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jello will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vicini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jello is keeping the position for now. #T12#
Vicini postures up.
Jello is adopting a defensive guard.
Vicini not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vicini wants to control from the top but Jello keeps moving. #T13#
Jello bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vicini's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (12) vs (13) Vicini
Vicini keeping full guard, as Jello tries to pass.
Jello looking to sit in guard and control but Vicini gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (12) vs (15) Vicini
Jello is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Vicini slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (12) vs (18) Vicini#T14#
Jello is looking for a sweep.
Vicini is looking to take a break and control but Jello is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jello gets back to half guard.
Jello gets back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jello is pulling down on Vicini's head. It's preventing any offense from Vicini, at least for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vicini wins on points by 18 to 12. Dido Vicini retains his light heavyweight title!
Dido Vicini decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Moldy Jello had this to say: 'I like big butts!'. |
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Event:
CWC 264
Date: Sep 12, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 26 losses; Dido Vicini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 13 losses; Hero Galanos!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Galanos fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Vicini shoots in and bounces Galanos off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vicini (2) vs (0) Galanos
Vicini wants to pass the guard but Galanos is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicini trying to control but Galanos is working from the bottom.
Vicini content to stall in guard here.
Galanos trying to control the position here. #T1#
Galanos wants to control but Vicini passes easily into half guard.
Galanos wants to improve his position but Vicini is controlling well.
Vicini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Galanos keeps working.
Galanos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vicini is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Vicini is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Vicini prevents Galanos from improving his position.
Vicini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Galanos keeps working.
Galanos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Galanos keeping control of the position. #T3#
Galanos is refusing to be controlled, as Vicini sits in half guard.
Galanos is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Vicini jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (5) vs (0) Galanos
Galanos prevents Vicini from improving position.
Vicini is looking to take a break and control but Galanos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vicini tries to advance to mount but can't. #T4##SUB#
Vicini tries for a kimura but Galanos is defending well.
Vicini has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Galanos! Score +2 for reaching mount: Vicini (7) vs (0) Galanos
Vicini prevents Galanos from getting the reversal.
Vicini is stalling here but it's allowed Galanos to get half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vicini passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (10) vs (0) Galanos#T5#
Vicini fails to advance to Galanos's back.
Vicini controlling the position easily from mount.
Galanos is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Vicini moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Galanos has worked his arm free - good work by Galanos!
#T6#
Vicini wants to control but Galanos is keeping him busy.
Galanos is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Vicini off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vicini (10) vs (4) Galanos
Vicini manages to reverse the position and now he's in Galanos's guard. Nice work there by Vicini.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (12) vs (4) Galanos
Vicini looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Galanos has his foot on Vicini's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vicini works his way back into a safe position though.#T7#
Galanos seems keen to control Vicini's posture.
Galanos lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (12) vs (6) Galanos
Vicini is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Vicini is working hard here to advance position.
Galanos slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (12) vs (9) Galanos
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vicini tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Galanos wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T8#
A lull in the action here as Galanos stalls from top position.
Vicini is not content to let Galanos control the position.
Galanos is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Vicini might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
You can see the frustration on Vicini's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T9#
Vicini is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Galanos off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vicini (16) vs (9) Galanos
Vicini controlling well, preventing Galanos from escaping the position.
Galanos trying to control the hands but Vicini won't let him.
Vicini keeps control of the position as Galanos tries to break free.
#SUB#
Galanos showing good submission defense here.
Vicini seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Galanos tries to break free.
#T10##SUB#
Vicini looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Vicini tightening his grip on Galanos, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Galanos defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Vicini's arms. #SUB#
Galanos is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Vicini gets his way!
#T11##SUB#
Galanos is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Vicini has locked on a rear naked choke here! Galanos is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dido Vicini!
Dido Vicini is the new light heavyweight champion!
A victorious Dido Vicini thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 260
Date: Sep 05, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 17 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 26 losses; Dido Vicini!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jello fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Vicini looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (0) vs (2) Vicini#SUB2#
Jello is defending against the submission attempts here by Vicini.
We've been hearing good reports from Jello'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.#SUB2#
Vicini is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jello keeping control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jello slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Jello keeping moving, preventing Vicini from controlling successfully.
Vicini stopping the sweep attempt from Jello.
Vicini trying to control but Jello is working from the bottom.
Vicini passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (0) vs (5) Vicini
Vicini tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Jello tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vicini wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Jello regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jello manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jello keeping moving, preventing Vicini from controlling successfully.
Vicini passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (0) vs (8) Vicini
Jello is looking to regain half guard here but Vicini keeps moving and retains side control.
Vicini trying to control the action but Jello is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Vicini working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
Jello is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jello trying to remain calm as Vicini controls from the top position.
Vicini working away.
Jello is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Jello can't do much from the bottom here.
Jello manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Vicini is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jello has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jello is concentrating on defense, preventing Vicini from advancing position.
Jello is looking for a sweep. Vicini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jello gets full guard.
Jello pulls Vicini in close to prevent any damage.
Vicini not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T5#
Vicini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jello looking for a sweep. Not yet Jello, not yet.
Vicini stands and throws Jello's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (0) vs (11) Vicini
You can see the frustration on Jello's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vicini trying to control the position but Jello is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Vicini is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Vicini has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (0) vs (13) Vicini
Jello sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T7#
Vicini sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jello works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vicini preventing the sweep.
Jello pulls Vicini in close to prevent any damage.
Vicini slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (0) vs (16) Vicini
Vicini wants to control but Jello is keeping him busy. #T8#
Jello is looking for a sweep.
Vicini is looking to take a break and control but Jello is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jello is looking to regain half guard here but Vicini keeps moving and retains side control.
Jello struggling a bit here.#T9#
Jello is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Jello's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vicini advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (0) vs (18) Vicini#SUB2#
Vicini jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Jello is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Jello and Vicini has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Jello tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T10#
Jello is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jello has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vicini is working away from the top position though.
Jello is looking to improve his position.
Vicini wants to pass the guard but Jello is defending well.
Vicini trying to control from half guard but Jello is working away. #T11#
Jello trying to control from the bottom.
Vicini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jello keeps working.
Vicini controlling the action here.
Vicini is looking to take a break and control but Jello is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jello wants to get back to full guard.#T12#
Jello is not content to let Vicini control the position.
Vicini wants to pass the guard but Jello is defending well.
Vicini keeps trying to improve his position.
Jello works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vicini preventing the sweep.
Jello working a defensive guard here.
Jello is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T13#
Vicini stopping the sweep attempt from Jello.
Jello will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vicini content to stall in guard here.
Vicini looking to pass the guard.
Jello keeping moving, preventing Vicini from controlling successfully.
Jello seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T14#
Jello lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (18) Vicini
Jello engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Vicini is trying to keep Jello in close.
Jello pushes down on Vicini's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jello is looking to advance position but Vicini won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vicini wins on points by 18 to 2.
Dido Vicini seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Moldy Jello had this to say: 'I like big butts!'. |
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Event:
OWGP RD 3
Date: Aug 14, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 26 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 25 losses; Dido Vicini!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Sparxx shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (0) Vicini
Sparxx prevents Vicini from improving his position.#SUB#
Sparxx wants to work for an arm triangle but Vicini is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vicini is looking for a sweep. Sparxx is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sparxx content to control rather than advance.
Vicini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx controlling the action here.#T1#
Vicini tries to get to full guard but Sparxx has control of the leg.
Vicini trying to control from the bottom.
Sparxx wants to control but Vicini is keeping him busy.
Vicini is looking to get back to full guard here but Sparxx has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (5) vs (0) Vicini
Vicini is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Sparxx is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vicini knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sparxx wants to control but Vicini is keeping him busy. #T2##SUB#
Sparxx working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vicini is looking to regain half guard here but Sparxx keeps moving and retains side control.
Sparxx controlling from side mount.
Sparxx is looking to take a break and control but Vicini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vicini regains half guard.
Sparxx will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Well, if Sparxx is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Sparxx trying to control the action but Vicini is working from the bottom.
Vicini trying to control here.
Sparxx is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Sparxx is looking for a kimura here.
#T4#
Sparxx controlling the action here.
Sparxx works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (8) vs (0) Vicini
Vicini is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Sparxx tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sparxx has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Sparxx is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vicini is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T5#
Vicini gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Vicini gets back to full guard.
Vicini wants to improve his position but instead Sparxx has moved into half guard.
Sparxx is looking to take a break and control but Vicini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vicini is trying to control but can't.
Sparxx controlling the action here.
Vicini wants to improve his position but Sparxx is controlling well.
#T6#
Vicini has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Vicini is refusing to be controlled, as Sparxx sits in half guard.
Sparxx content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T7##SUB#
Sparxx is looking for a kimura but Vicini is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sparxx to get the leverage.
Vicini wants to improve his position but Sparxx is controlling well.
#SUB#
Sparxx seems to be looking for submissions.
Vicini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vicini is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sparxx's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sparxx's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sparxx (8) vs (4) Vicini
Sparxx is really stuck here.
#T8#
Vicini trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Vicini controlling well, preventing Sparxx from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Sparxx is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Vicini gets his way!
I really don't envy Sparxx right now.
Vicini has good solid back control here.
Sparxx tries to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9#
Sparxx trying to control the hands but Vicini won't let him.
Sparxx staying busy and making it hard for Vicini to control. #SUB2#
Vicini is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Sparxx defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Vicini looking to break Sparxx's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Sparxx remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Vicini will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Sparxx is really stuck here.
Sparxx manages to reverse the position and now he's in Vicini's guard. Nice work there by Sparxx.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (10) vs (4) Vicini#T10#
Sparxx is stalling in the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vicini is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (10) vs (6) Vicini
Sparxx is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sparxx is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T11#
Vicini slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (10) vs (9) Vicini
Vicini trying to control the action but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Sparxx holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Sparxx tries to buck Vicini off but Vicini is having none of it.
Sparxx is working hard here to advance position.#T12##SUB2#
Vicini is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sparxx is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Vicini trying to control the position but Sparxx is working away.
Who's going to make the next move?
Vicini wants to control but Sparxx is keeping him busy. #T13#
Vicini just content to control the position.
Sparxx is trying to improve his position.
Vicini working away.#T14#
Vicini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sparxx keeps working.
Vicini might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sparxx haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sparxx tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vicini is looking to take a break and control but Sparxx is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparxx struggling a bit here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx takes the fight on points by 10 to 9.
After the fight, Tyrone Sparxx was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
OWGP Sweet 16
Date: Aug 08, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Marc Read! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 25 losses; Dido Vicini!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Read looks for a takedown but Vicini sprawls well.#CL#
Read gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Read tries to score a body lock takedown but Vicini shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vicini goes for a takedown in the clinch but Read prevents it.
Read has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vicini after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Read. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vicini wants a takedown.
Vicini prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Vicini has clasped his hands together around Read's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Read (0) vs (4) Vicini
You can see the frustration on Read's face as Vicini controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicini is trying to move to mount but Read reverses beautifully and ends up in Vicini's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Read (2) vs (4) Vicini
Read won't allow Vicini to sweep him here. #T1##SUB2#
Vicini escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Read gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Read wants to control from the top but Vicini keeps moving.
Read postures up.
Read stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vicini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Our spies down at at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym inform us that Vicini has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Vicini escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Read gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Read content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Vicini keeping full guard, as Read tries to pass. #SUB2#
Vicini looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Read passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Read (5) vs (4) Vicini
Vicini is not content to let Read control the position. #T3#
Vicini is being controlled here.
Vicini manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Read is trying to control. Vicini wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vicini is trying to get back to full guard.
Read not doing much here.
Vicini is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Read wants to control but Vicini is keeping him busy.
Vicini wants to improve his position but Read is controlling well.
#T5#
Vicini moves into full guard.
Read passes Vicini's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Read performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Vicini wants to get back to full guard.
Vicini is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Read's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Read's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Read (5) vs (8) Vicini
Vicini trying to control.#T6#
Vicini controlling well, preventing Read from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Vicini looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Vicini has got one arm under Read's chin. This could be trouble... Read trying to control the other hand but Vicini gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Read has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dido Vicini!
A victorious Dido Vicini thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 237
Date: Aug 01, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 24 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 25 losses; Dido Vicini!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Vicini shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (0) vs (2) Vicini
Pavlov trying to control from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Vicini seems content to control.
We've been hearing good reports from Pavlov'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.
Pavlov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Pavlov tries to roll over but Vicini keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov is doing well to control the position and prevent Vicini from advancing to side control.
Vicini trying to pass the guard but Pavlov defending well. #T1#
Pavlov controlling the position well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pavlov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pavlov holds on and takes a little breather.
Pavlov keeping full guard, as Vicini tries to pass.
Pavlov managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavlov looking to control.
#T2#
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Vicini controlling him for the moment.
Vicini being controlled here momentarily.
Vicini preventing the sweep.
Vicini pushing down on Pavlov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pavlov wants to improve his position but Vicini is controlling well.
Pavlov is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Pavlov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Pavlov is trying to control but can't.
Vicini is looking to advance position but Pavlov won't allow it.
Vicini is keen to just control but Pavlov is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Vicini is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pavlov is trying to maintain the position but Vicini is very close to passing his half guard.
Pavlov keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T4#
Vicini trying to control from half guard but Pavlov is working away.
Pavlov tries to roll over but Vicini keeps him under control.
Vicini moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (0) vs (5) Vicini
Vicini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pavlov keeps working.
Pavlov is trying to get back to half guard.#T5#
Pavlov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Vicini tries to pass to full mount but Pavlov defends it.
Pavlov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vicini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vicini pushing down on Pavlov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pavlov is trying is best to control the position here.
Pavlov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pavlov tries to roll over but Vicini keeps him under control.
Vicini passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (0) vs (8) Vicini#T6#
Pavlov is looking to regain half guard here but Vicini keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Pavlov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vicini just content to control the position.
Pavlov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vicini wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pavlov is not content to let Vicini control the position.
Pavlov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Pavlov is not content to let Vicini control the position.#T7##SUB2#
Vicini is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pavlov defends it well.
Vicini wants to control but Pavlov is keeping him busy.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Vicini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vicini stalling away here and it's allowed Pavlov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vicini is one step ahead there.
Pavlov has control of Vicini's left arm, preventing Vicini from doing any damage.
Pavlov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vicini wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving. #T8#
Vicini looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov seems keen to control Vicini's posture.
Vicini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov controlling the position.
Vicini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavlov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vicini wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is keeping the position.#T9#
Pavlov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vicini manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (8) Vicini
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov passes Vicini's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Vicini tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.
Pavlov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T10#
Vicini is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Vicini is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pavlov pulls his head out easily.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Vicini is defending well.
Pavlov controlling the pace. #T11#
Pavlov is looking to advance position but Vicini won't allow it.
Vicini tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.
Pavlov is keen to just control but Vicini is a slippery customer.
Vicini won't allow Pavlov to pass to mount.
Vicini tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.
Pavlov is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T12#
Vicini is looking to improve his position.
Pavlov wants to free his trapped foot but Vicini is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pavlov is trying to control. Vicini wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vicini is looking for a sweep. Pavlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov controlling the pace.
Pavlov trying to mount his opponent but Vicini defends it.
Vicini tries to get to full guard but Pavlov has control of the leg. #T13#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Vicini has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Vicini wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Vicini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pavlov prevents Vicini from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Pavlov seems content to control.
Vicini wants to get back to full guard.
Vicini is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pavlov stalling. #T14#
Vicini won't allow Pavlov to pass to mount.
Pavlov is thwarting Vicini's attempts to control the position.
Pavlov wants to control but Vicini is keeping him busy.
Pavlov is looking to advance position but Vicini won't allow it.
Pavlov moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (8) Vicini
Pavlov wants to control but Vicini is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vicini is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pavlov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vicini wins on points by 8 to 5.
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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Event:
CWC 223
Date: Jul 11, 2021 |
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 20 wins and 16 losses; Prana Halo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 24 losses; Dido Vicini!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Halo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Halo lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halo (2) vs (0) Vicini
Vicini keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully.
Halo stopping the sweep attempt from Vicini.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vicini looking to control.
Vicini pulls Halo in to control the position.
Vicini wants to sweep here but Halo controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Vicini is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo looking to pass the guard.
Vicini wants to sweep here but Halo controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Halo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Halo trying to control the action but Vicini is working from the bottom.
Vicini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Halo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vicini is just riding it out for now. Halo eventually gives up the hold.
Halo is keen to just control but Vicini is a slippery customer.
Vicini wants to improve his position but Halo is controlling well.
#SUB#
Halo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vicini wants to improve his position but Halo is controlling well.
#T2#
Halo trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Halo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vicini has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vicini trying to control from the bottom.
Vicini is looking to improve his position.
Vicini regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Halo is pushing down on Vicini's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vicini is fighting to maintain full guard but Halo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Halo prevents Vicini from improving his position.
Halo is pressing down on Vicini's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vicini is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vicini wants to get back to full guard.
Halo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vicini does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Halo wants to advance to full mount but Vicini doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Halo trying to control but Vicini is working from the bottom.
Vicini not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Halo passes Vicini's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Halo works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (5) vs (0) Vicini#T4#
Vicini is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Halo wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Vicini wants to control but Halo is having none of it.#SUB#
Halo working for a submission but Vicini is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Halo jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Vicini is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Vicini and Halo has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Halo trying to control the position but Vicini is working away. #T5##SUB#
Halo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vicini knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Halo is looking to take a break and control but Vicini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Halo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vicini is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Halo has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Vicini! Score +2 for reaching mount: Halo (7) vs (0) Vicini
Halo prevents Vicini from getting the reversal.
Halo trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T6#
Vicini is working to get back to half guard.
Halo looking to control but Vicini is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Halo is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Vicini to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Vicini shrugs it off.
Vicini tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Halo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vicini is looking to escape.
Vicini manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Halo is trying to control. Vicini wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Halo seems to be looking for submissions.
#T7#
Halo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vicini knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vicini is not content to let Halo control the position.
Halo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vicini has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Halo is trying to control the action in half guard but Vicini is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vicini wants to get back to full guard.
Vicini has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Halo is working away from the top position though.
Vicini is looking to improve his position.
Halo wants to advance to full mount but Vicini doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T8#
Vicini keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully.
Vicini trying to keep a closed guard but Halo is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Vicini is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Halo passes into half guard.
Halo is trying to control the action in half guard but Vicini is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T9#
Vicini slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vicini looking for a sweep. Not yet Vicini, not yet.
Halo passes into half guard.
Vicini keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Halo controlling the pace.
Vicini is looking for a sweep. Halo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Halo wants to take a breather but Vicini is having none of it.
Halo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vicini knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vicini is looking to improve his position.
#T10##SUB#
Halo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vicini sees it coming and defends easily.
Halo is thwarting Vicini's attempts to control the position.
Halo uses his free foot to push down on Vicini's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vicini. Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (10) vs (0) Vicini
Vicini tries to improve his position but instead Halo has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Halo (13) vs (0) Vicini
Vicini trying to control the action but Halo just sinks the hooks in.
Halo tries to get the hooks in deep but Vicini pushed the leg off.
Vicini tries to break free.
Vicini is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Vicini is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T11##SUB#
Halo has managed to slip his arm under Vicini's chin. This could be all over... yep, Vicini is tapping out! Submission win for Halo.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Prana Halo!
Prana Halo is the new light heavyweight champion!
Prana Halo was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (265+lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jun 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 23 losses; Dido Vicini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 12 losses; Johnny Bolivar!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Vicini tries to sprawl but Bolivar drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vicini (0) vs (2) Bolivar
Vicini is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bolivar in particular looking to stall.
Bolivar wants to take a breather but Vicini is having none of it.
Vicini tries to get to full guard but Bolivar has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicini gets full guard.
Bolivar looking to sit in guard and control but Vicini gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (2) vs (2) Bolivar
Bolivar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vicini controls the pace.#T1#
Bolivar wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Vicini is now in half guard.
Bolivar is refusing to be controlled, as Vicini sits in half guard.
Bolivar wants to improve his position but Vicini is controlling well.
#SUB#
Vicini seems to be working for a kimura but Bolivar defends the submission attempt.
Bolivar is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Vicini trying to control from Bolivar's half guard. Bolivar has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Vicini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bolivar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vicini wants to control from the top but Bolivar keeps moving.
Bolivar wants to hit a sweep here but Vicini passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bolivar there! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (5) vs (2) Bolivar
Bolivar wants to control but Vicini is having none of it.#T3#
Vicini can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bolivar is looking to escape. #SUB#
Bolivar defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Vicini.
Vicini looking to control but Bolivar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vicini wants to take his opponent's back but Bolivar doesn't allow it. #T4#
Bolivar can't escape the position.
Vicini can't control as he wanted to and Bolivar manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Bolivar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bolivar works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Vicini is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Bolivar has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Vicini is looking to defend but Bolivar has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Vicini! Bolivar pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Vicini taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Johnny Bolivar!
Johnny Bolivar very nearly forgot to thank Iraqi Steroids, Inc. amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
CACC 202: Pavlov vs Archer II
Date: May 30, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 23 losses; Dido Vicini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Charley Hanagan!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Vicini looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hanagan! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Vicini (4) vs (0) Hanagan
Hanagan is trying to improve his position.
Hanagan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Vicini is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hanagan has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Vicini is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vicini wants to control but Hanagan is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicini moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (7) vs (0) Hanagan
Hanagan struggling a bit here.
Hanagan is not content to let Vicini control the position. #T1#
Hanagan is looking to regain half guard here but Vicini keeps moving and retains side control.
Hanagan wants to control but Vicini postures up.
Vicini trying to control the position but Hanagan is working away.
Hanagan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vicini wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hanagan regains half guard.
Hanagan wants to get back to full guard.
Vicini sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Vicini trying to control the action but Hanagan is working from the bottom. #T2#
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hanagan tries to get to full guard but Vicini has control of the leg.
Vicini tries to pass to full mount but Hanagan defends it.
Hanagan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hanagan looking to control.
Vicini looking to pass the guard.
Vicini trying to control but Hanagan is working from the bottom.
Hanagan has Vicini pulled in close to control his posture. #T3#
Hanagan controls Vicini momentarily but Vicini frees himself.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Our spies down at at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform us that Hanagan has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Vicini won't allow Hanagan to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hanagan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (7) vs (2) Hanagan
Vicini seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Vicini keeping moving, preventing Hanagan from controlling successfully.
Hanagan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hanagan stopping the sweep attempt from Vicini.#T4#
Vicini trying to keep a closed guard but Hanagan is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Vicini has his foot on Hanagan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hanagan works his way back into a safe position though.
Hanagan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vicini looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Vicini looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hanagan trying to control but Vicini is working from the bottom.
Vicini keeping full guard, as Hanagan tries to pass.
Hanagan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T5##SUB#
Vicini is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hanagan is aware though and is defending well.
Hanagan trying to control the position from guard on top but Vicini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanagan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vicini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hanagan wants to control from the top but Vicini keeps moving.
Hanagan stopping the sweep attempt from Vicini.
Vicini keeping moving, preventing Hanagan from controlling successfully. #T6#
Hanagan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Vicini wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Vicini had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hanagan defends it easily.
Vicini keeping full guard, as Hanagan tries to pass.
Hanagan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hanagan stopping the sweep attempt from Vicini.
Hanagan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hanagan works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T7#
Vicini is looking to improve his position.
Vicini trying to get back to full guard but Hanagan takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (7) vs (5) Hanagan
Hanagan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vicini is looking to escape.
Hanagan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Vicini tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T8#
Hanagan fails to advance to Vicini's back.
Hanagan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Vicini tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hanagan wants to control the pace but Vicini is squirming around nicely.
Vicini is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hanagan controlling the position easily from mount.
Vicini 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: Vicini (9) vs (5) Hanagan#T9#
Vicini advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (12) vs (5) Hanagan
Vicini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hanagan keeps working.
Hanagan is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Hanagan is trying to work for a sweep but Vicini has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Vicini (14) vs (5) Hanagan
Hanagan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hanagan wants to hold on but Vicini pushes him away.#SUB#
Vicini looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Vicini wants to take his opponent's back but Hanagan doesn't allow it. #T10#
Vicini takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Vicini (17) vs (5) Hanagan
Vicini is hanging on to Hanagan's back as he tries to escape.
Hanagan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Vicini controlling well, preventing Hanagan from escaping the position.
Hanagan prevents Vicini from getting a body triangle.
Hanagan trying to control the action but Vicini just sinks the hooks in. #T11#
Vicini trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Vicini is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hanagan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Vicini is trying to stick to Hanagan's back but Hanagan is turning into Vicini. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Vicini's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hanagan. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (17) vs (7) Hanagan
Vicini is trying to keep Hanagan in close.
Vicini lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (19) vs (7) Hanagan
Vicini wants to control from the top but Hanagan keeps moving. #T12#
Hanagan has his hands on Vicini's head, controlling the position.
Hanagan trying to keep a closed guard but Vicini is proving a slippery customer.
Hanagan managing to control the position.
Vicini slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T13#
Vicini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hanagan is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#SUB2#
Hanagan working for a triangle but Vicini defends it easily.
Hanagan is trying to control the position but Vicini postures up.
Hanagan keeping moving, preventing Vicini from controlling successfully. #T14#
Hanagan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Vicini trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanagan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanagan keeping full guard, as Vicini tries to pass.
Vicini sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hanagan's guard.
Hanagan is staying active underneath Vicini, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vicini is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hanagan trying to control from the bottom.
Vicini wants to control but Hanagan is keeping him busy.
Vicini uses his free foot to push down on Hanagan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hanagan. Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (22) vs (7) Hanagan
And that's the end of the fight!
Vicini takes the fight on points by 22 to 7.
Dido Vicini retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Dido Vicini thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Charley Hanagan was interviewed post fight and said 'HOLY SHIT MAKE THE VOICES FUCKING GO AWAY!!!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (265lbs, D1): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 11, 2021 |
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 48 wins and 22 losses; Dido Vicini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 9 losses; Tyrano Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jackson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vicini avoids it really well and circles away.
Vicini feinted with a counter takedown.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown but Vicini manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jackson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jackson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vicini defends it nicely.
Dido Vicini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrano Jackson.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vicini stuffs the takedown.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Vicini sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vicini keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vicini tries to counter with a takedown but Jackson is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Jackson gets caught napping as Vicini dives in and scores a takedown. Jackson manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vicini (2) vs (0) Jackson
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicini wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Vicini is pushing down on Jackson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jackson is fighting to maintain full guard but Vicini has managed to sneak the leg through.
Vicini trying to control the pace.
Jackson manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Jackson working for a triangle but Vicini defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Jackson has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Vicini should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Jackson has tightened it up now! Vicini should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tyrano Jackson!
A victorious Tyrano Jackson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (265lbs, D1): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 23 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 22 losses; Dido Vicini!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Vicini gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparxx (0) vs (2) Vicini#SUB2#
Vicini wants to work for an arm triangle but Sparxx is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vicini is thwarting Sparxx's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Vicini wants to work for an arm triangle but Sparxx is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sparxx is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx gets back to full guard.
Sparxx working a defensive guard here.
#T1##SUB#
Sparxx looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sparxx pulls Vicini in close to his closed guard and prevents Vicini from doing any damage or advancing position.
Vicini forces his way into half guard.
Sparxx is refusing to be controlled, as Vicini sits in half guard.
Vicini trying to control from Sparxx's half guard. Sparxx has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T2#
Sparxx seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sparxx being controlled here, momentarily.
Sparxx is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Catch Wrestling L.A. that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Vicini trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparxx keeping full guard, as Vicini tries to pass.
Vicini slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (0) vs (5) Vicini#T3#
Vicini just content to control the position.
Vicini tries to advance to mount but Sparxx denies him.
Sparxx is looking to reverse the position.
Vicini controlling the position from side mount.
Vicini tries to move to mount but Sparxx blocks the move with his legs. #T4#
Sparxx is looking to reverse the position.
Sparxx gets back to half guard.
Sparxx tries to get to full guard but Vicini has control of the leg.
Vicini seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sparxx does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vicini tries to pass to full mount but Sparxx defends it.
Sparxx gets full guard.#T5#
Sparxx tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vicini trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparxx seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Vicini trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Sparxx throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sparxx trying to control the position.
#T6#
Vicini wants to control from the top but Sparxx keeps moving.
Sparxx controlling the position.
Vicini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vicini trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparxx can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vicini controls the pace.
Sparxx looking for a sweep. Not yet Sparxx, not yet. #T7##SUB#
Sparxx is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vicini is aware though and is defending well.
Sparxx looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vicini is one step ahead there.
Vicini trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vicini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparxx is keeping the position for now.
Sparxx is trying to control the position but Vicini postures up.
Vicini preventing the sweep. #T8#
Sparxx keeping full guard, as Vicini tries to pass.
Sparxx will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vicini trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparxx 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: Sparxx (2) vs (5) Vicini
Vicini is pressing down on Sparxx's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sparxx won't allow Vicini to sweep him here.
Sparxx wants to control from the top but Vicini keeps moving. #SUB2#
Vicini looking for subs off his back but Sparxx has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T9##SUB#
Sparxx is looking for a kimura here.
Vicini trying to hold on to Sparxx's head to control him but Sparxx postures up.
Sparxx wants to control but Vicini is keeping him busy.
Sparxx is looking to advance position but Vicini won't allow it. #T10##SUB#
Vicini is defending against the submission attempts here by Sparxx.
Sparxx slows the pace down in half guard.
Vicini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11##SUB#
Sparxx is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vicini doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sparxx. #SUB#
Sparxx is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vicini wants to control but Sparxx is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sparxx is taking a breather. Vicini 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.#T12##SUB2#
Vicini actively working from the bottom here.
Sparxx is trying to control. Vicini wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vicini has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Vicini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sparxx keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Vicini works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sparxx trying to control but Vicini is working from the bottom.
Vicini wants to sweep but no luck. #T13#
Sparxx wants to pass the guard but Vicini is keeping the position.
Vicini wants to sweep here but Sparxx controlling him for the moment.
Vicini looking to control.
Vicini looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vicini is adopting a defensive guard.
Vicini trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T14#
Sparxx tries to free his leg and advance position but Vicini is retaining full guard.
Sparxx trying to control the position from guard on top but Vicini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vicini tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Vicini had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sparxx defends it easily.
Sparxx looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vicini is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vicini wins on points by 5 to 2.
Our winner, Dido Vicini, 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.
Tyrone Sparxx spoke after the fight, saying 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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Event:
CACC 182: Vicini vs Tomson
Date: Mar 28, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 22 losses; Dido Vicini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 6 losses; Tom Tomson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Vicini darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vicini (2) vs (0) Tomson
Vicini is trying to control. Tomson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tomson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at MMA LA . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Tomson tries to get to full guard but Vicini has control of the leg.
Vicini is trying to control. Tomson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomson wants to get back to full guard.
Vicini wants to control but Tomson is keeping him busy.
Tomson trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Tomson has his hands clasped together around Vicini's back. He's all about the action.
Tomson is not content to let Vicini control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Vicini is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Tomson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T2##SUB#
Tomson is defending against the submission attempts here by Vicini.
Tomson wants to improve his position but Vicini is controlling well.
Vicini is trying to control. Tomson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vicini wants to advance to full mount but Tomson doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T3#
Vicini advances to half guard.
Vicini seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tomson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vicini trying to mount his opponent but Tomson defends it.
Vicini is looking to stall here but Tomson recovers full guard.
Vicini wants to pass the guard but Tomson is keeping the position.#T4#
Vicini sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Vicini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tomson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vicini pushing down on Tomson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Vicini trying to control from half guard but Tomson is working away.
Vicini tries to pass to full mount but Tomson defends it. #T5#
Vicini slows the pace down in half guard.
Vicini looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tomson is refusing to be controlled, as Vicini sits in half guard.
Vicini is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Vicini is looking for a kimura but Tomson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vicini to get the leverage. #T6#
Vicini is looking to advance position but Tomson won't allow it.
Vicini is looking to take a break and control but Tomson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vicini trying to pass the guard but Tomson defending well. #SUB#
Vicini is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tomson defends it well.
Vicini trying to control the action but Tomson is working from the bottom. #T7##SUB#
Vicini is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tomson is just riding it out for now. Vicini eventually gives up the hold.
Vicini tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tomson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T8#
Tomson is refusing to be controlled, as Vicini sits in half guard.
Vicini looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tomson is not content to let Vicini control the position.
Tomson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vicini trying to control from half guard but Tomson is working away. #T9##SUB#
Vicini is working for a kimura but Tomson is defending it quite comfortably.
Tomson is looking to improve his position.
Vicini is looking to advance position but Tomson won't allow it. #T10#
Tomson is trying to control but can't.
Vicini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tomson keeps working. #SUB#
Vicini is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Vicini is looking for a kimura here.
Vicini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tomson keeps working. #T11#
Tomson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tomson.
Vicini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tomson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tomson is trying to keep Vicini in close.
#T12#
Vicini stays in close to Tomson's body and controls the position.
Vicini preventing the sweep.
Vicini is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Vicini pushes down on Tomson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vicini performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T13#
Vicini is trying to control the action in half guard but Tomson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vicini is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tomson is trying to get back to full guard.
Vicini trying to mount his opponent but Tomson defends it.
Vicini trying to advance position but Tomson counters by regaining guard. #T14#
Tomson working a defensive guard but Vicini passes into half guard.
Vicini is pressing down on Tomson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tomson is holding on for now.
Vicini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tomson keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tomson tries to get to full guard but Vicini has control of the leg.
Vicini uses his free foot to push down on Tomson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tomson. Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (5) vs (0) Tomson
And that's the end of the fight!
Vicini takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Dido Vicini retains his light heavyweight title!
Dido Vicini decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CACC 176: Jello vs Vicini
Date: Mar 07, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 22 losses; Dido Vicini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 13 losses; Moldy Jello!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jello misses with a takedown attempt - Vicini sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vicini shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jello pinned against the ropes. Jello gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jello tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Vicini keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Vicini shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jello napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Vicini (4) vs (0) Jello
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jello is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jello tries to get to full guard but Vicini has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicini frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (7) vs (0) Jello#SUB#
Vicini quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Vicini but it's paid off an Jello is forced to tap! Nice work by Vicini.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dido Vicini!
Dido Vicini is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Dido Vicini thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Moldy Jello stepped up to the mic, saying 'I like big butts!'. |
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Event:
CACC 169: Andersson vs Jello
Date: Feb 07, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 22 losses; Dido Vicini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Leandro Lo!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vicini shoots in but Lo avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Lo has managed to clinch.
Vicini is looking for a takedown.
Vicini is trying to drag Lo to the mat but Lo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dido Vicini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vicini is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Vicini changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vicini displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lo.
Lo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vicini defends it nicely.
Dido Vicini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicini throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lo's waist but Lo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vicini off to one side.
Nice takedown defense from Vicini. No joy for Lo on that attempt.
Lo looks for a takedown but Vicini sprawls well.#TD#
Lo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Vicini to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vicini (2) vs (0) Lo#T1#
Vicini trying to control but Lo is working from the bottom.
Vicini tries to free his leg and advance position but Lo is retaining full guard.
Vicini works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lo wants to control but Vicini is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vicini controlling the action here. #SUB#
Vicini is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
Lo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vicini wants to pass to mount but Lo is defending the position.
Vicini stalling away here and it's allowed Lo to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Lo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Lo is controlling Vicini's posture.
Vicini slips nicely into half guard.
Lo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vicini is trying to control. Lo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vicini is looking to advance position but Lo won't allow it. #SUB#
Vicini is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Lo is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dido Vicini!
A victorious Dido Vicini thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Vicini lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#It looks like Brat Pitt has been cut.
Pitt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dido Vicini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Pitt forces Vicini back against the cage and clinches.
Vicini lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pitt or not. #BC#
Vicini breaks the clinch.
Pitt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vicini swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vicini ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pitt looks winded!
Vicini feints with a jab and clips Pitt right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Pitt is sent crashing into the canvas and Vicini leaps in for the kill! Pitt tries to get to his feet but Vicini is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Pitt is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dido Vicini!
A victorious Dido Vicini thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CACC 157: Sparxx v Dominguez 3
Date: Jan 03, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 22 losses; Dido Vicini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 14 losses; Pacer Dalton!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Vicini throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dalton tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Vicini is in Dalton's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vicini (2) vs (0) Dalton
Dalton trying to keep a closed guard but Vicini is proving a slippery customer.
Vicini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dalton is keeping the position for now.
Dalton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vicini trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vicini tries to free his leg and advance position but Dalton is retaining full guard.
Dalton is looking to sweep but instead, Vicini has passed into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vicini is working away from the top position though.
Dalton wants to improve his position but Vicini is controlling well.
Dalton is pressing down on Vicini's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Vicini is fighting to break Dalton's control of his arms but Dalton is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dalton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dalton looking to control but Vicini passes into half guard.
Dalton trying to control from the bottom.
Vicini trying to pass the guard but Dalton defending well. #SUB#
Vicini is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dalton has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dalton tries to roll over but Vicini keeps him under control.
Dalton is holding on to half guard well.
Dalton tries to roll over but Vicini keeps him under control.#T2#
Dalton tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Vicini has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (5) vs (0) Dalton
Vicini controlling the position easily from mount.
Dalton tries to reverse the position but Vicini maintains control.
Vicini wants to control the pace but Dalton is squirming around nicely.
Dalton is trying to reverse the position but instead Vicini has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Vicini (8) vs (0) Dalton
Dalton is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Vicini is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Dalton has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Dalton is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Vicini off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T3##SUB#
Vicini is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Dalton knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Dalton for a finish.
Vicini keeps control of the position as Dalton tries to break free.
Vicini not allowing Dalton to control his hands.
Vicini is looking to control Dalton but Dalton is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Dalton tries to escape but Vicini has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Will Vicini go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Dalton is trying to break free.
A lull in the action here.
#T4#
Dalton looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
You can see the frustration on Dalton's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Dalton trying to control the hands but Vicini breaks the grip.
Dalton tries to escape the position.
Dalton keeps trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB#
Vicini has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Dalton tries to roll but Vicini sticks to his back.
Dalton has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T5#
Vicini is trying to stick to Dalton's back but Dalton is turning into Vicini. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Vicini's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dalton. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (8) vs (2) Dalton
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Vicini throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dalton looking to pass the guard.
Dalton trying to control but Vicini is working from the bottom.
Vicini wants to sweep here but Dalton controlling him for the moment.
Vicini trying to control the position.
Dalton trying to control the position from guard on top but Vicini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vicini 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: Vicini (10) vs (2) Dalton
Dalton is controlling Vicini's trapped leg to prevent Vicini from advancing to side control.#T6#
Dalton wants to get back to full guard.
Dalton is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Dalton is trying to control Vicini's posture. Vicini takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Dalton! Vicini is rotating here... this could be the end... Dalton is out! Vicini has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dido Vicini!
Dido Vicini thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CACC 150: Dominguez vs Bolivar
Date: Dec 13, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Vince Neil! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 22 losses; Dido Vicini!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Neil stuffs the takedown attempt from Vicini. Vicini gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Vicini shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Neil manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Neil (0) vs (2) Vicini
Vicini slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Neil looking for a sweep. Not yet Neil, not yet.
Neil keeping moving, preventing Vicini from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Neil'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 looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neil wants to improve his position but instead Vicini has moved into half guard.
Neil trying to control from the bottom.
Neil won't allow Vicini to pass to mount. #T1#
Vicini passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Neil (0) vs (5) Vicini
Vicini looking to control and managing it successfully.
Vicini trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Neil regains half guard.
Neil trying to control from the bottom.
Vicini prevents Neil from improving his position.#SUB#
Neil is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vicini pulls his head out easily.
Neil gets full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Neil pulls Vicini in close to prevent any damage.
Vicini wants to control from the top but Neil keeps moving. #T2#
Vicini looking to sit in guard and control but Neil gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Neil (2) vs (5) Vicini
Neil postures up.
#SUB2#
Vicini escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Neil gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vicini keeping moving, preventing Neil from controlling successfully.
Vicini trying to keep a closed guard but Neil is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Neil stopping the sweep attempt from Vicini.#SUB#
Neil is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Vicini keeping full guard, as Neil tries to pass.
Neil postures up.
Vicini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Neil wants to control from the top but Vicini keeps moving.
Vicini being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Vicini trying to keep a closed guard but Neil is proving a slippery customer.
Vicini is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Vicini keeping moving, preventing Neil from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Vicini looking for a guillotine here but Neil defends easily.
Vicini keeping moving, preventing Neil from controlling successfully. #T5##SUB2#
Vicini is looking for a triangle here but Neil uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Neil (5) vs (5) Vicini
Vicini has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Neil works to advance to full mount. Vicini defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Neil (7) vs (5) Vicini#SUB#
Neil is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Vicini has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Vicini tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Neil tries to control but Vicini wriggling away. #T6#
Vicini tries to hold on but Neil pushes him away.
Vicini working to try and regain half guard.
Neil is looking to work his way around to Vicini's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Vicini can't escape the position.
Vicini reaches up to try and control the position but Neil seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Vicini rolls and tries to escape and now Neil has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Neil (10) vs (5) Vicini
Vicini tries to escape the position.
Vicini breaks Neil's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Neil (10) vs (7) Vicini#T7#
Neil looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Neil is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Neil wants to sweep here but Vicini controlling him for the moment.
Neil pulls Vicini in close to prevent any damage.
Neil looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vicini is one step ahead there.
Neil working a defensive guard but Vicini passes into half guard.
#T8#
Neil is trying to control but can't.
Vicini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Neil keeps working.
Neil manages to get to full guard.
Neil keeping full guard, as Vicini tries to pass.
Neil tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Neil is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Neil looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vicini is one step ahead there.
Neil controls Vicini momentarily but Vicini frees himself. #T9#
Neil pulls Vicini in to control the position.
Vicini tries to free his leg and advance position but Neil is retaining full guard.
Vicini is stalling in the full guard.
Neil wants to sweep here but Vicini controlling him for the moment.
Vicini pushes down on Neil's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vicini is looking to take a break and control but Neil is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vicini is controlling the pace.
#T10#
Neil is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vicini's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vicini's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Neil (14) vs (7) Vicini
Neil trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Vicini manages to reverse the position and now he's in Neil's guard. Nice work there by Vicini.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Neil (14) vs (9) Vicini
Vicini won't allow Neil to sweep him here.
Neil is trying to control the position but Vicini postures up.
Vicini pushes down on Neil's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Neil tries to get to full guard but Vicini has control of the leg. #T11#
Neil has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vicini is working away from the top position though.
Vicini is looking to take a break and control but Neil is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neil won't allow Vicini to pass to mount.
Vicini with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Neil trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Neil (14) vs (12) Vicini
Neil is trying desperately to improve position.
Vicini trying to control but Neil is having none of it.
Neil is looking to get to half guard.#T12#
Neil sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Neil tries to roll over but Vicini keeps him under control.
Vicini trying to control the action but Neil is working from the bottom.
Vicini passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Neil (14) vs (15) Vicini
Neil is trying to get back to half guard.#T13#
Vicini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Neil keeps working.
Vicini tries to move to mount but Neil blocks the move with his legs.
Neil gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Neil (14) vs (17) Vicini
Neil regains half guard.
Neil wants to improve his position but Vicini is controlling well.
Neil gets full guard.
Neil working a defensive guard here.
Vicini engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T14#
Neil working a defensive guard here.
Vicini wants to control from the top but Neil keeps moving.
Neil working a defensive guard here.
Neil can't keep his opponent in guard - Vicini advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Neil wants to control but Vicini is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vicini works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Neil (14) vs (20) Vicini
And that's the end of the fight!
Vicini wins on points by 20 to 14.
Dido Vicini thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CACC 144: Ward vs Morrison II
Date: Nov 29, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Frank Andersson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 21 losses; Dido Vicini!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Chad Campbell and Eddie Farnsworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Andersson closes the distance and clinches.
Vicini wants to take the fight to the mat but Andersson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Vicini has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Andersson regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Andersson (0) vs (2) Vicini
Andersson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Andersson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andersson (2) vs (2) Vicini
Vicini bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Andersson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andersson (2) vs (4) Vicini#SUB#
Andersson has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Vicini should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Andersson has tightened it up now! Vicini should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Frank Andersson!
Frank Andersson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
TWGC 32 (205lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Nov 03, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 14 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 20 losses; Dido Vicini!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Vicini closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vicini lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (0) vs (2) Vicini
Dravezesdi looking for a sweep. Not yet Dravezesdi, not yet.
Dravezesdi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vicini trying to control the position from guard on top but Dravezesdi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dravezesdi seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dravezesdi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (2) Vicini
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dravezesdi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vicini holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Dravezesdi stopping the sweep attempt from Vicini.
Dravezesdi looking to pass the guard.
Dravezesdi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Vicini felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Dravezesdi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vicini doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dravezesdi.
Vicini tries to roll over but Dravezesdi keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Vicini is still trying to improve position.
Dravezesdi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Vicini looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dravezesdi trying to control the action but Vicini is working from the bottom.
Vicini wants to sweep but Dravezesdi has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (5) vs (2) Vicini
Dravezesdi taking a breather here.
Vicini manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dravezesdi's best efforts.#T3#
Vicini is staying active underneath Dravezesdi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dravezesdi prevents Vicini from improving his position.
Dravezesdi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vicini knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dravezesdi is looking to take a break and control but Vicini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Dravezesdi is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vicini is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Vicini trying to control but Dravezesdi postures up.
Vicini wants to improve his position but Dravezesdi is controlling well.
Vicini regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dravezesdi wants to control from the top but Vicini keeps moving.
Vicini looking for a sweep. Not yet Vicini, not yet. #T5#
Dravezesdi wants to control from the top but Vicini keeps moving.
Dravezesdi is really struggling to control Vicini but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dravezesdi won't allow Vicini to sweep him here.
Dravezesdi passes into half guard.
Vicini trying to hold on to Dravezesdi's head to control him but Dravezesdi postures up.
#SUB#
Dravezesdi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vicini sees it coming and defends easily.#T6#
Dravezesdi is pressing down on Vicini's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vicini is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Vicini looking for submissions off his back.
Dravezesdi moves into full mount! Vicini won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (8) vs (2) Vicini
Vicini wants to hold on but Dravezesdi pushes him away.#T7#
Dravezesdi controlling the position easily from mount.
Vicini is working to get back to half guard.
Dravezesdi with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Vicini really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vicini sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T8#
Vicini is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dravezesdi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dravezesdi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dravezesdi (8) vs (6) Vicini
I would not like to be Dravezesdi right now.
Vicini is hanging on to Dravezesdi's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Vicini is persistently looking for the submission but Dravezesdi is defending it well.
Vicini just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Dravezesdi just trying to survive but Vicini is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T9##SUB2#
Vicini looking for the choke from the back.
Dravezesdi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Dravezesdi can't escape the position.
Vicini takes Dravezesdi's back. Score +3 for taking back: Dravezesdi (8) vs (9) Vicini
Dravezesdi is in bad spot here.
Vicini is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB2#
Vicini working for the choke.
Dravezesdi wants to control his opponent's hands but Vicini gets his hands free. #T10#
Dravezesdi prevents Vicini from getting a body triangle.
Dravezesdi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Vicini trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dravezesdi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vicini controlling the position easily from mount.
Dravezesdi is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T11#
Vicini fails to move to back control.
Dravezesdi 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: Dravezesdi (10) vs (9) Vicini
Vicini wants to sweep here but Dravezesdi controlling him for the moment.
Vicini keeps trying to improve his position.
Vicini is trying to control the position but Dravezesdi postures up.
Dravezesdi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T12#
Vicini wants to sweep but no luck.
Dravezesdi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vicini is keeping the position for now.
Dravezesdi forces his way into half guard.
Vicini is trying to maintain the position but Dravezesdi is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Vicini looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dravezesdi stalling. #T13#
Vicini tries to get to full guard but Dravezesdi has control of the leg.
Dravezesdi is looking to advance position but Vicini won't allow it. #SUB#
Dravezesdi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vicini manages to get to full guard.
#T14#
Dravezesdi stopping the sweep attempt from Vicini.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dravezesdi controlling from the top position.
Dravezesdi trying to control but Vicini is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dravezesdi takes the fight on points by 10 to 9.
A victorious Vulcahn Dravezesdi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 32 (205lbs, D1): Hilo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 26, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Seppo Sepi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 20 losses; Dido Vicini!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vicini fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sepi avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Vicini looking to score a takedown here. Sepi is defending well but Vicini drives through and ends up in Sepi's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sepi (0) vs (2) Vicini
Vicini trying to control the position from guard on top but Sepi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vicini stays in close to Sepi's body and controls the position.
Vicini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sepi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sepi wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Sepi managing to control the position.
Vicini advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sepi (0) vs (5) Vicini
Sepi tries to improve position but can't.
Sepi's coaches at Jorzi GYM have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Vicini trying to control the position but Sepi is working away.
Sepi seems a little lost for a moment, as Vicini dominates the positioning.
Vicini trying to control the position but Sepi is working away.
Vicini controlling the position. #T2#
Sepi looking for a sweep but Vicini has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sepi (0) vs (7) Vicini
Vicini looking to control but Sepi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vicini is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T3#
Vicini looking to control but Sepi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vicini with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Sepi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vicini wants to control the pace but Sepi is squirming around nicely.
Sepi is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Sepi tries to hold on but Vicini postures up.
Vicini seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Sepi is holding on tight.
Sepi working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Vicini working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB2#
Vicini looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T5#
Sepi tries to lock up and control but Vicini gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sepi is squirming around, avoiding Vicini's attempts to control the action.
Sepi 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: Sepi (2) vs (7) Vicini
Sepi stays in close to Vicini's body and controls the position.
Vicini wants to sweep here but Sepi controlling him for the moment. #T6#
Vicini not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sepi tries to free his leg and advance position but Vicini is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Vicini had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sepi defends it easily.
Vicini wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sepi stopping the sweep attempt from Vicini.
Vicini working a defensive guard here.
#T7#
Sepi stopping the sweep attempt from Vicini.#SUB2#
Vicini looking for a guillotine here but Sepi defends easily.
#SUB2#
Sepi lying in Vicini's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Vicini decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Sepi taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). 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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Event:
CACC 126: Brown vs Morrison Jr
Date: Oct 04, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 19 losses; Dido Vicini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 9 losses; Amand Toussaint!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Vicini looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Toussaint is fending him off so far but Vicini persists. Nope, Toussaint circles away and we're back to standing.
Toussaint is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vicini darts in looking for a takedown but Toussaint gets double underhooks and turns Vicini into the ropes. #TD#
Vicini shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vicini (2) vs (0) Toussaint
Toussaint is trying to get back to full guard.
Vicini wants to free his trapped foot but Toussaint is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Toussaint tries to get to full guard but Vicini has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicini is stalling here. Toussaint is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Vicini seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Toussaint has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vicini (2) vs (4) Toussaint
Vicini is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Roosters Coop, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T1#
Vicini is looking to regain half guard here but Toussaint keeps moving and retains side control.
My spies in Hey Steves Fight Shack inform me that Toussaint has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Vicini is working hard here to advance position.
Toussaint advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Vicini (2) vs (6) Toussaint
Vicini is trying to escape the mount.
Toussaint content just to control the position here. #T2#
Vicini is looking to get to half guard.
Toussaint wants to control the pace but Vicini is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Toussaint has control of Vicini's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Vicini regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vicini can't escape the position.
#T3#
Vicini tries to lock up and control but Toussaint gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vicini tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Toussaint tries to control but Vicini wriggling away.
Vicini tries to reverse the position but Toussaint maintains control.
Toussaint takes Vicini's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Vicini is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Vicini (2) vs (9) Toussaint
Toussaint is hanging on to Vicini's back as he tries to escape.
#T4#
Vicini manages to reverse the position and now he's in Toussaint's guard. Nice work there by Vicini.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (4) vs (9) Toussaint#SUB2#
Toussaint is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vicini defends well.#SUB2#
Toussaint had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vicini defends it easily.#SUB2#
Toussaint working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Vicini has passed into half guard!
#T5#
Vicini is just content to waste time from the top position. Toussaint takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Toussaint looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vicini is one step ahead there.
Vicini looking to pass the guard. #T6#
Toussaint pulls Vicini in to control the position.
Vicini looking to sit in guard and control but Toussaint gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (4) vs (11) Toussaint
Vicini is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Toussaint trying to control the position from guard on top but Vicini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vicini trying to control the position.
#T7#
Toussaint trying to control the position from guard on top but Vicini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vicini looking for a sweep. Not yet Vicini, not yet.
Vicini is trying to control the position but Toussaint postures up.
Vicini is looking to sweep but instead, Toussaint has passed into half guard.
#SUB2#
Toussaint is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vicini has managed to free his arm - good work.
Toussaint is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T8#
Vicini keeping moving, preventing Toussaint from controlling successfully.
Toussaint passes Vicini's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Vicini is trying to maintain the position but Toussaint is very close to passing his half guard.
Toussaint trying to control from Vicini's half guard. Vicini has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Toussaint looking to pass the guard. #T9#
Vicini wants to sweep but no luck.
Toussaint passes Vicini's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Toussaint is trying to work for a kimura but Vicini is defending well.
Toussaint stalling away here and it's allowed Vicini to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Toussaint trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Toussaint is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T10#
Vicini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Toussaint trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Toussaint preventing the sweep.
Vicini working a defensive guard here.
Vicini wants to sweep but no luck.
Toussaint wants to control from the top but Vicini keeps moving.
Vicini not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T11#
Toussaint passes Vicini's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Toussaint is trying to control the action in half guard but Vicini is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vicini is looking to improve his position.
Toussaint is looking to advance position but Vicini won't allow it.
Vicini is looking for a sweep. Toussaint is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T12#
Vicini regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vicini is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Vicini can't keep his opponent in guard - Toussaint advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Toussaint takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Toussaint is looking to take a break and control but Vicini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vicini is looking to improve his position.
#T13#
Vicini gets back to full guard.
Toussaint sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vicini's guard.
Toussaint wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vicini keeps working.
Toussaint is looking to advance position but Vicini won't allow it. #T14##SUB2#
Vicini is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Toussaint has latched onto it... Big trouble! Toussaint pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Vicini is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Toussaint!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Amand Toussaint!
Amand Toussaint thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CACC 122: Average vs Jiurgite
Date: Sep 19, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 19 losses; Dido Vicini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 11 losses; Pacer Dalton!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dalton fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Vicini looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dalton! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Vicini (4) vs (0) Dalton
Dalton has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Dalton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vicini trying to control the action but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Dalton is looking for a sweep.
Dalton tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Vicini presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Vicini (6) vs (0) Dalton
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicini with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Dalton tries to reverse the position but Vicini maintains control.
Dalton keeps trying to improve his position.
Dalton wants to control but Vicini is having none of it.#T1#
Vicini prevents Dalton from getting the reversal.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dalton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dalton just holding on.
Vicini trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dalton sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dalton tries to get to full guard but Vicini has control of the leg.
Vicini trying to mount his opponent but Dalton defends it.
Dalton trying to hold on to Vicini's head to control him but Vicini postures up.
Vicini perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dalton tries to roll over but Vicini keeps him under control.#T2#
Vicini is trying to control. Dalton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vicini prevents Dalton from improving his position.
Vicini tries to pass to full mount but Dalton defends it.
Dalton wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Vicini seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dalton trying to control here.
#T3#
Dalton controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Vicini is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dalton has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Vicini seems to be working for a kimura but Dalton defends the submission attempt.
Vicini trying to control the action but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Dalton is looking to improve his position.
Dalton has his hands clasped together around Vicini's back. He's all about the action.
Dalton gets back to full guard.
#T4#
Dalton trying to control the position.
Vicini tries to free his leg and advance position but Dalton is retaining full guard.
Vicini is working hard here to advance position.
Dalton controlling Vicini's posture.
Dalton working a defensive guard but Vicini manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (9) vs (0) Dalton#SUB#
Vicini is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dalton has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dalton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vicini wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T5#
Vicini wants to control but Dalton is keeping him busy.
Vicini has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Vicini (11) vs (0) Dalton
Dalton tries to reverse the position but Vicini maintains control.
Vicini takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Vicini can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dalton is looking to escape.
Vicini wants to take Dalton's back here but Dalton is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Dalton is working to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Dalton tries to lock up and control but Vicini gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vicini prevents Dalton from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Vicini is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Vicini!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). 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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Event:
CACC 116
Date: Aug 22, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 18 losses; Dido Vicini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 5 losses; Joe Average!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Average shoots in looking for a takedown but Vicini manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Average's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Vicini gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vicini (2) vs (0) Average
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Average tries to get to full guard but Vicini has control of the leg.
Vicini is trying to control. Average wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Average wants to control but Vicini is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vicini is trying to control the action in half guard but Average is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Average is trying to control but can't.
Vicini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Average keeps working.
Average wants to control but Vicini is keeping busy.
Average is looking for a sweep. Vicini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1##SUB#
Vicini looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Vicini seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Average does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vicini is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Average is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Vicini wants to work for an arm triangle but Average is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vicini trying to control the action but Average is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Average actively working from the bottom here.
Average trying to hold on to Vicini's head to control him but Vicini postures up.
Average is not content to let Vicini control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Average trying to control from the bottom.
Vicini wants to free his trapped foot but Average is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Average is refusing to be controlled, as Vicini sits in half guard.
Vicini is pressing down on Average's thigh, looking to free his foot. Average is holding on for now. #T3##SUB#
Average is defending against the submission attempts here by Vicini.
Average is looking to improve his position.
Average wants to control but Vicini is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Average gets full guard.#T4#
Vicini sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Average's guard.
Vicini is trying to control. Average wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Average trying to control but Vicini postures up.
Average moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Average working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Vicini has passed into half guard!
#SUB2#
Average looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Average looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T5#
Average is staying active underneath Vicini, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Average wants to improve his position but Vicini is controlling well.
Vicini looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Still in half guard, Vicini seems content to control.
Vicini prevents Average from improving his position.
Average trying to control from the bottom.
#T6#
Vicini wants to free his trapped foot but Average is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Average is trying to maintain the position but Vicini is very close to passing his half guard.
Average won't allow Vicini to pass to mount.
Average is looking to improve his position.
Average is looking to control Vicini's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Average avoid being mounted?
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T7#
Vicini content to control rather than advance.
Vicini is looking to take a break and control but Average is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Average looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, if Vicini is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Average is looking to improve his position.
#T8#
Average is trying to control but can't.
Vicini wants to pass to mount but Average is defending the position.
Average wants to improve his position but Vicini is controlling well.
Average is refusing to be controlled, as Vicini sits in half guard.
Average tries to get to full guard but Vicini has control of the leg.
Average trying to hold on to Vicini's head to control him but Vicini postures up.
Average felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T9#
Vicini wants to control but Average is keeping him busy.
Vicini wants to pass the guard but Average is defending well.
Average is refusing to be controlled, as Vicini sits in half guard.
Vicini prevents Average from improving his position.#SUB2#
Average looking for submissions off his back.
Average wants to get back to full guard.#T10#
Vicini works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (5) vs (0) Average
Vicini avoids the attempt from Average to control.
Vicini can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Average is looking to escape.
Average is looking to improve his position but Vicini isn't that keen on the idea.#T11#
Vicini pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Average wants to control but Vicini is having none of it.
Average 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: Vicini (5) vs (2) Average
Average trying to control but Vicini is working from the bottom. #T12#
Average passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (5) vs (5) Average#SUB2#
Average goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Vicini rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Average's guard! Nice work there by Vicini! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (7) vs (5) Average
Vicini trying to control but Average is working from the bottom.
Average bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vicini's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (7) vs (7) Average
Vicini is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Average trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T13##SUB#
Vicini looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Average has picked Vicini up and slammed him! Vicini can't keep hold of the triangle and Average manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (7) vs (10) Average
Vicini tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vicini is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Average thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vicini tries to improve position but can't. #T14#
Vicini is not content to let Average control the position.
Vicini sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Vicini actively working from the bottom here.
Vicini has a hand on Average's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Average takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (7) vs (13) Average
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Average tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Vicini has given up his back. Will we see Average going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Vicini (7) vs (16) Average
And that's the end of the fight!
Average wins on points by 16 to 7.
After winning the bout, Joe Average 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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vicini cracks Zarus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#TD2#
Zarus shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Zarus showed some decent athleticism there.
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.
Vicini wants to control but Zarus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vicini might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vicini is pressing down on Zarus's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Vicini has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Zarus doesn't defend quickly enough and Vicini has managed to lock this one up! Can Zarus escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Vicini on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dido Vicini!
A very excited looking Dido Vicini made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CACC 112
Date: Aug 08, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 18 losses; Dido Vicini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Seppo Sepi!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Sepi rushes Vicini and presses him up against the ropes.
Vicini is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Sepi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Vicini gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Sepi regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vicini (2) vs (0) Sepi#SUB2#
Sepi isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Vicini stacks Sepi on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Vicini! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (5) vs (0) Sepi
Sepi is not content to let Vicini control the position.
Vicini passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Sepi! Score +2 for reaching mount: Vicini (7) vs (0) Sepi
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicini seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Sepi is holding on tight.
Sepi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Vicini looking to control but Sepi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sepi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T1#
Sepi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vicini is trying to control here but Sepi has managed to regain half guard.
Vicini looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sepi has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Hardcore Boxing & MT. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Sepi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Sepi throws his legs up looking for a submission but Vicini uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (10) vs (0) Sepi#T2#
Vicini tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Vicini tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Sepi sneaks back into half guard.#T3#
Sepi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Vicini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sepi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vicini pushing down on Sepi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sepi wants to control but Vicini is keeping busy.
Vicini prevents Sepi from improving his position.
Vicini seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4##SUB#
Vicini is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sepi wants to control but Vicini is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Sepi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vicini controlling the action here. #T5#
Vicini wants to take a breather but Sepi is having none of it. #SUB#
Sepi is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Vicini has latched onto it... Big trouble! Vicini pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Sepi is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Vicini!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dido Vicini!
During a confident post fight interview, Dido Vicini thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 30 (265+lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 10, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 17 losses; Dido Vicini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Monte Zuma!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Vicini shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vicini (2) vs (0) Zuma
Vicini slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Zuma is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vicini is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Zuma throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Vicini drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vicini jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Zuma wants to improve his position but instead Vicini has moved into half guard.
Zuma gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuma looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vicini tries to free his leg and advance position but Zuma is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Zuma looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Vicini passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (5) vs (0) Zuma
Zuma tries to bench press Vicini off him but Vicini keeps the position. #T1#
Zuma is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Vicini trying to control the action but Zuma is working from the bottom.
Zuma has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Vicini is really struggling to control Zuma but he's trying to hold on to the position.
A lull in the action here.
Zuma manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (5) vs (2) Zuma#T2#
Zuma wants to free his trapped foot but Vicini is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Vicini slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vicini bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zuma's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (7) vs (2) Zuma#SUB2#
Zuma looking for a guillotine here but Vicini defends easily.
Vicini stopping the sweep attempt from Zuma.
Zuma keeping moving, preventing Vicini from controlling successfully.
Zuma wants to sweep here but Vicini controlling him for the moment. #T3##SUB2#
Zuma is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Zuma is looking for a triangle but Vicini pushes his legs off easily.
Vicini sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Vicini wants to control from the top but Zuma keeps moving.
Vicini won't allow Zuma to sweep him here.
Vicini advances to half guard.
Vicini is stalling here. Zuma is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Vicini seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Zuma has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vicini (7) vs (6) Zuma#T4#
Vicini tries to improve position but can't.
Vicini is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Zuma thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Zuma tries for a kimura but Vicini is defending well.
Vicini manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (9) vs (6) Zuma#SUB#
Vicini is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zuma sees it coming and defends easily.
Vicini is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (12) vs (6) Zuma
Zuma regains half guard.#T5##SUB#
Vicini is looking for a kimura here.
Zuma is in trouble now - Vicini has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (15) vs (6) Zuma
Zuma tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vicini wants to take his opponent's back but Zuma doesn't allow it.
Vicini controlling the pace for now. #T6#
Vicini seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Zuma for as long as he can get away with.
Zuma is desperately trying to improve his position but Vicini has a good base and remains in mount.
Vicini wants to take his opponent's back but Zuma doesn't allow it.
Zuma is working to get back to half guard.
Vicini fails to move to back control.
Vicini prevents Zuma from getting the reversal.#T7#
Vicini tries to control but Zuma wriggling away.
Zuma really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zuma regains half guard.
Zuma is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Vicini is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Zuma wants to get back to full guard.#T8#
Zuma is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vicini's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vicini's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vicini (15) vs (10) Zuma#SUB2#
Zuma working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Zuma doesn't have the hooks in and Vicini manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (17) vs (10) Zuma
Vicini trying to control but Zuma is working from the bottom.
Vicini tries to free his leg and advance position but Zuma is retaining full guard.
Zuma looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vicini is one step ahead there.
Vicini passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (20) vs (10) Zuma#T9#
Vicini advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Vicini (22) vs (10) Zuma
Zuma keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Zuma regains half guard.
Vicini moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (25) vs (10) Zuma
Zuma tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zuma manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (25) vs (12) Zuma
Vicini tries to get to full guard but Zuma has control of the leg. #T10#
Vicini is looking to control Zuma's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vicini avoid being mounted?
Vicini tries to roll over but Zuma keeps him under control.
Vicini trying to control but Zuma postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vicini manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Zuma is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Vicini is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Vicini has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (27) vs (12) Zuma
Vicini trying to control the position from guard on top but Zuma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Vicini tries to free his leg and advance position but Zuma is retaining full guard.
Zuma looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vicini is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Vicini is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Zuma has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Vicini is looking to defend but Zuma has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Vicini! Zuma pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Vicini taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Monte Zuma!
Monte Zuma tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
TWGC 30 (265+lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 09, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 17 losses; Dido Vicini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Tel Britton!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Britton has closed the distance and engaged Vicini in a clinch.
Vicini looking for a takedown. #TD#
Vicini works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vicini (2) vs (0) Britton
Vicini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vicini stopping the sweep attempt from Britton.
Vicini trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Britton manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (2) vs (2) Britton#SUB2#
Britton drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Vicini dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (4) vs (2) Britton
Vicini 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicini has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Vicini.
Vicini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Britton is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vicini pushing down on Britton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Vicini wants to work for an arm triangle but Britton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vicini moves into full mount! Britton won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (7) vs (2) Britton#T2#
Vicini trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vicini is trying to take his opponent's back.
#SUB#
Vicini is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Britton has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Vicini looking to control but Britton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vicini is stalling here but it's allowed Britton to get half guard.
Vicini is looking to take a break and control but Britton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Vicini is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Britton! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (10) vs (2) Britton
Britton has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Vicini (13) vs (2) Britton#SUB#
Vicini is looking for the choke from the back position but Britton is controlling his hands well.
Britton is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB#
Vicini is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Vicini trying to control.#T5#
Vicini is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Vicini is trying to control but Britton is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Vicini controlling the position easily from mount.
Vicini wants to control but instead Britton manages to regain half guard.
Britton is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Vicini is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T6#
Vicini slows the pace down in half guard.
Vicini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Britton keeps working.
Britton is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Vicini is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Britton has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vicini stalling. #T7#
Vicini wants to pass the guard but Britton is defending well.
Britton is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Britton manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Vicini might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vicini is looking to advance position but Britton has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vicini (13) vs (6) Britton
Vicini sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T8#
Vicini regains full guard. Nicely done.
Britton slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vicini manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Vicini is looking for a triangle but Britton pushes his legs off easily.
Britton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vicini's guard. #SUB2#
Britton is trying to work for a kimura but Vicini is defending well.
Vicini regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Britton is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Vicini is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Vicini has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (15) vs (6) Britton
Vicini content to stall in guard here. #T9#
Vicini passes Britton's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vicini in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Vicini is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Britton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vicini.
Vicini passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (18) vs (6) Britton#T10#
Britton sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vicini controlling the pace. #T11#
Britton tries to get to full guard but Vicini has control of the leg.
Vicini slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Vicini is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Britton has managed to free his arm - good work. #T12#
Vicini prevents Britton from improving his position.
Vicini uses his free foot to push down on Britton's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Britton. Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (21) vs (6) Britton
Vicini with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Britton is desperately trying to improve his position but Vicini has a good base and remains in mount.#T13#
Vicini looking to take Britton's back but Britton rolls and after a scramble, Britton ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Britton to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (21) vs (8) Britton#SUB2#
Britton drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Vicini manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Britton has Vicini in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (23) vs (8) Britton
Vicini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Britton is keeping the position for now.
Britton trying to keep a closed guard but Vicini is proving a slippery customer.
Vicini controlling from the top position. #T14#
Vicini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Britton is keeping the position for now.
Vicini is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Vicini takes the fight on points by 23 to 8.
Dido Vicini thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Tel Britton stepped up to the mic, saying '...Next time.'. |
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Event:
CACC 105
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 3 losses; Joe Average! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 17 losses; Dido Vicini!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck for Vicini with that takedown attempt.
Average fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vicini changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Average shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vicini as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Vicini closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Average quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Average (0) vs (2) Vicini
We've been hearing good reports from Average'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 wants to pass the guard but Average is defending well.
Average trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Average manages to get to full guard.
Vicini slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Average (0) vs (5) Vicini#T1#
Vicini trying to control the position but Average is working away.
Vicini wants to take a breather but Average manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Vicini.
Vicini sitting in guard here, content to control.
Vicini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Average wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
Average keeping moving, preventing Vicini from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Vicini drops back looking for a leg! Average is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Average manages to kick Vicini off! Vicini jumps back into Average's guard.
Average keeping moving, preventing Vicini from controlling successfully.
Vicini passes Average's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3#
Average is trying to control but can't.
Average tries to get to full guard but Vicini has control of the leg.
Average is looking to control Vicini's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Average avoid being mounted?
Vicini looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vicini keeps trying to improve his position.
Vicini is taking a breather. Average 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.#T4#
Vicini moves into full mount! Average won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Average (0) vs (8) Vicini
Average is squirming around, avoiding Vicini's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Average can't escape the position.
Vicini looking to control but Average is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vicini takes Average's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Average is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Average (0) vs (11) Vicini
Average rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T5#
Vicini trying to pass the guard but Average defending well.
Average manages to get to full guard.
Vicini content to stall in guard here.
Average is trying to control the position but Vicini postures up. #T6#
Average controlling the position.
Average looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Average not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Average keeping moving, preventing Vicini from controlling successfully.
Vicini tries to free his leg and advance position but Average is retaining full guard.
Vicini trying to control the position from guard on top but Average is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vicini slips nicely into half guard.
Average controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T7#
Average tries to get to full guard but Vicini has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Vicini is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Average trying to control but Vicini postures up.
#T8#
Average wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Average is defending against the submission attempts here by Vicini.
Average gets full guard.
Vicini 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.
Average is trying to control the position but Vicini postures up. #T9##SUB#
Average looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vicini wants to control from the top but Average keeps moving.
Average looking for a sweep. Not yet Average, not yet.
Vicini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Average is keeping the position for now. #T10##SUB#
Average escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vicini gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vicini controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vicini trying to control but Average is working from the bottom.
Average wants to improve his position but instead Vicini has moved into half guard.
#T11#
Vicini is thwarting Average's attempts to control the position.
Average makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Average.
Vicini tries to free his leg and advance position but Average is retaining full guard.
Vicini wants to control from the top but Average keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Average holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Average working for submissions but it's allowed Vicini to get to half guard.
#T12#
Average is staying active underneath Vicini, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Average trying to control from the bottom.
Average tries to get to full guard but Vicini has control of the leg.
Average makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Average.
Vicini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T13#
Vicini passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Average (0) vs (14) Vicini
Vicini happy to just control the position for now.
Average tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vicini wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Average is not content to let Vicini control the position.
Vicini tries to advance to mount but can't. #T14#
Vicini trying to control the action but Average is working from the bottom.
Average regains half guard.
Average moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vicini preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vicini wins on points by 14 to 0.
A relieved looking Dido Vicini thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CACC 102
Date: Jun 27, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 16 losses; Dido Vicini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; Bobby Wangler!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Vicini closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wangler did well to prevent Vicini getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vicini (2) vs (0) Wangler
Wangler is trying to control but can't.
Vicini is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Wangler reverses the position - he's now on top in Vicini's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (2) vs (2) Wangler
Wangler wants to control from the top but Vicini keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wangler stopping the sweep attempt from Vicini.#SUB#
Vicini looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wangler won't allow Vicini to sweep him here.
Vicini controls Wangler momentarily but Wangler frees himself. #T1#
Wangler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
My spies in Fenrir MMA inform me that Wangler has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Wangler postures up.
#SUB#
Vicini throws his legs up looking for a submission but Wangler uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (2) vs (5) Wangler
Vicini looking for a sweep but Wangler has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Vicini (2) vs (7) Wangler
Wangler looking to control but Vicini is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Vicini 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: Vicini (4) vs (7) Wangler
Vicini stands and throws Wangler's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (7) vs (7) Wangler
Vicini tries to advance position but instead Wangler slips a leg back in to half guard.
Wangler tries to get to full guard but Vicini has control of the leg.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Vicini is controlling the pace.
#T3#
Vicini is keen to just control but Wangler is a slippery customer.
Wangler is pressing down on Vicini's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vicini is looking to advance position but Wangler has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vicini (7) vs (11) Wangler
Vicini really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4#
Vicini is trying to reverse the position but instead Wangler has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Vicini (7) vs (14) Wangler
Wangler not allowing Vicini to control his hands.
Vicini tries to escape the position.
Wangler biding his time, looking for the opening.
Vicini tries to escape the position.
#T5#
Vicini tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Vicini is working to get back to half guard.
Vicini is working hard here to advance position.
Wangler manages to capitalize on a mistake by Vicini to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Vicini (7) vs (17) Wangler
Wangler controls the position.
Will Wangler go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T6#
Wangler is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Wangler controlling well, preventing Vicini from escaping the position.
Wangler is looking to control Vicini but Vicini is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Vicini tries to roll but Wangler sticks to his back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Wangler's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Vicini manages to reverse the position and now he's in Wangler's guard. Nice work there by Vicini.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (9) vs (17) Wangler#T7#
Vicini trying to control but Wangler is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Vicini is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wangler is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wangler has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (9) vs (19) Wangler
Wangler trying to control but Vicini is working from the bottom.
Vicini is trying to keep Wangler in close.
#T8##SUB#
Vicini isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Wangler stacks Vicini on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Wangler! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (9) vs (22) Wangler
Wangler works to advance to full mount. Vicini defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Vicini (9) vs (24) Wangler
Vicini tries to reverse the position but Wangler maintains control.
Vicini is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vicini is trying desperately to improve position.#T9#
Vicini tries to control Wangler's body but Wangler pushes him off. Vicini squirms to his side and now Wangler has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Vicini (9) vs (27) Wangler#SUB2#
Vicini showing good submission defense here.
Vicini is in bad spot here.
Vicini turns into Wangler and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (11) vs (27) Wangler
Vicini trying to control the position from guard on top but Wangler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vicini sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wangler's guard. #T10#
Wangler wants to get back to full guard but Vicini has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (14) vs (27) Wangler
Vicini looking to control but Wangler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vicini with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Wangler tries to lock up and control but Vicini gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T11##SUB#
Vicini goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Wangler is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (14) vs (29) Wangler
Vicini not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vicini wants to improve his position but instead Wangler has moved into half guard.
Wangler is looking to take a break and control but Vicini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vicini is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Roosters Coop, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Vicini works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wangler wants to pass the guard but Vicini is keeping the position.#T12#
Wangler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vicini wants to sweep here but Wangler controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Vicini escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wangler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wangler won't allow Vicini to sweep him here. #SUB#
Vicini throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T13#
Wangler trying to control but Vicini is working from the bottom.
Wangler won't allow Vicini to sweep him here.
Vicini wants to improve his position but instead Wangler has moved into half guard.
Wangler moves into full mount! Vicini won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (14) vs (32) Wangler
Vicini tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T14#
Vicini regains half guard.
Wangler is keen to just control but Vicini is a slippery customer.
Wangler trying to mount his opponent but Vicini defends it.
Vicini is not content to let Wangler control the position.
Wangler prevents Vicini from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wangler keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wangler wins on points by 32 to 14.
Bobby Wangler is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Bobby Wangler 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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Event:
CACC 98
Date: Jun 13, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 16 losses; Dido Vicini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 2 losses; Joe Average!
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Average shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Vicini closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vicini (2) vs (0) Average
The fighters are battling for position here. Average manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Average is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Vicini wants to control from the top but Average keeps moving. #SUB2#
Average throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Vicini escapes and throws Average's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (5) vs (0) Average
Average tries to buck Vicini off but Vicini is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Average looks to move to half guard but instead Vicini has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Vicini (7) vs (0) Average
Vicini moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Vicini (10) vs (0) Average#T1#
Average trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Vicini looking for the choke from the back.
Average trying to control the action but Vicini just sinks the hooks in.
Vicini controls the position.
Average staying busy and making it hard for Vicini to control. #T2#
Average is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Vicini.
Average told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
A lull in the action here.
Average tries to escape the position.
Vicini tries to get the hooks in deep but Average pushed the leg off.
Average turns into Vicini and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (10) vs (2) Average#T3#
Average wants to control from the top but Vicini keeps moving.
Vicini manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Average manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (12) vs (2) Average
Average trying to control the position here.
Average keeping moving, preventing Vicini from controlling successfully.
Vicini looking to pass the guard.
Average is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
Average keeping full guard, as Vicini tries to pass. #SUB2#
Average has his foot on Vicini's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vicini works his way back into a safe position though.
Average wants to sweep here but Vicini controlling him for the moment.
Vicini postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Vicini looking to sit in guard and control but Average gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (12) vs (4) Average
Average is stalling in the full guard. #T5#
Vicini wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Average is now in half guard.
Average wants to control but Vicini is keeping him busy.
Average is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Average trying to mount his opponent but Vicini defends it.
Average trying to control from half guard but Vicini is working away.
Average is stalling here. Vicini is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Average seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Vicini has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vicini (16) vs (4) Average#T6#
Average is not content to let Vicini control the position.
Vicini controls the position. #SUB#
Vicini tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Vicini tries to advance to mount but can't.
Average is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T7#
Average manages to get back to half guard.
Average trying to control from the bottom.
Vicini looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vicini seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Average does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vicini prevents Average from improving his position.
Vicini is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (19) vs (4) Average#T8#
Average wants to control but Vicini is having none of it.
Average is squirming around, avoiding Vicini's attempts to control the action.
Average is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vicini tries to control but Average wriggling away.
Vicini is looking to work his way around to Average's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T9#
Average reaches up to try and control the position but Vicini seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Average rolls and tries to escape and now Vicini has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Vicini (22) vs (4) Average#SUB#
Vicini working for a choke but Average is defending well.
Vicini avoiding Average 's attempts to control his hands.
Vicini trying to control momentarily.
Average trying to control the position but Vicini manages to sink in the hooks. #T10##SUB#
Vicini working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
You can see the frustration on Average's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Average defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (22) vs (6) Average
Vicini wants to sweep here but Average controlling him for the moment.
Vicini working a defensive guard here.
Average pushes down on Vicini's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T11##SUB2#
Average is working for a kimura but Vicini is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Average is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vicini has managed to free his arm - good work.
Average looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vicini is positioning himself well to prevent Average advancing to mount. #T12#
Vicini tries to get to full guard but Average has control of the leg.
Average controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Average is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Average is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Average wants to control from the top but Vicini keeps moving. #T13#
Average looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Vicini has an active guard here but Average has managed to pass into half guard.
Average passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Vicini! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (22) vs (9) Average
Vicini is desperately trying to improve his position but Average has a good base and remains in mount.#T14#
Average tries to control but Vicini wriggling away. #SUB2#
Average looking to secure an arm triangle but Vicini defends it well.
Average wants to control the pace but Vicini is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Average is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vicini takes the fight on points by 22 to 9.
Dido Vicini retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Dido Vicini thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CACC 93 CORONA 1ST RD
Date: May 23, 2020 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rodney Holzken (ranked 16212 p4p, 147 weight class) and Dido Vicini (ranked 1803 p4p, 40 weight class). Holzken comes to the ring accompanied by Justin Bieber ft. Ariana Grande - Let Me Think Bout You. Vicini has chosen Mother as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Dido Vicini was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 12 losses; Rodney Holzken! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 15 losses; Dido Vicini!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Holzken fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vicini closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Holzken did well to prevent Vicini getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Holzken (0) vs (2) Vicini
Vicini frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Holzken (0) vs (5) Vicini
Vicini can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Holzken is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holzken tries to reverse the position but Vicini maintains control.
Vicini goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Holzken is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holzken (2) vs (5) Vicini
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vicini is trying to keep Holzken in close.
Holzken wants to control from the top but Vicini keeps moving.
Vicini looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vicini has an active guard here but Holzken has managed to pass into half guard.
Vicini tries to roll over but Holzken keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is still trying to improve position.
Vicini keeps trying to improve his position.
Vicini trying to get back to full guard but Holzken takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Holzken (5) vs (5) Vicini
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holzken tries to control but Vicini wriggling away.
Vicini is trying to escape the mount.
Vicini regains half guard.
Still in half guard, Holzken seems content to control.
Vicini trying to control from the bottom.
Vicini is looking to get back to full guard here but Holzken has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Holzken (8) vs (5) Vicini
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vicini being controlled for a moment.
Vicini is trying to get back to half guard.
Vicini gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Holzken not doing much here.
Holzken prevents Vicini from improving his position.
Vicini looking for submissions off his back.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Holzken stalling.
Vicini has a hand on Holzken's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Holzken takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Holzken (11) vs (5) Vicini
Vicini is desperately trying to improve his position but Holzken has a good base and remains in mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vicini wants to control but Holzken is having none of it.
Vicini is looking to improve his position but Holzken isn't that keen on the idea.
Holzken wants to control the pace but Vicini is squirming around nicely.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is in all sorts of trouble here.
Vicini sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Vicini regains full guard. Nicely done.
Holzken passes into half guard.
Vicini wants to improve his position but Holzken is controlling well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Holzken content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Vicini tries to get to full guard but Holzken has control of the leg.
Vicini is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Holzken jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Holzken (14) vs (5) Vicini
Holzken trying to control the position but Vicini is working away.
Vicini can't do much from the bottom here.
Vicini is trying to get back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Holzken looking to control but instead Vicini has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Holzken is just content to waste time from the top position. Vicini takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Holzken works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Vicini works his way to full guard. Good work.
Holzken trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Holzken content to stall in guard here.
Vicini wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Vicini is trying to control the position but Holzken postures up.
Vicini wants to sweep but no luck.
Holzken wants to pass the guard but Vicini is keeping the position.
Holzken wants to control from the top but Vicini keeps moving.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vicini throws his legs up looking for a submission but Holzken uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Holzken (17) vs (5) Vicini
Vicini tries to bench press Holzken off him but Holzken keeps the position.
Vicini is trying to control Holzken's posture but Holzken avoids it.
Holzken trying to control the action but Vicini is working from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vicini can't do much from the bottom here.
Vicini tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Holzken wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holzken wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vicini keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Holzken takes the fight on points by 17 to 5.
After winning the bout, Rodney Holzken 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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Event:
CACC 90 CORONA CARD
Date: May 16, 2020 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dido Vicini (ranked 1802 p4p, 46 weight class) and Mozes Amaury (ranked 3568 p4p, 85 weight class). Vicini comes to the ring accompanied by Mother. Amaury comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Vultures Fly kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Mozes Amaury is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 14 losses; Dido Vicini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 12 losses; Mozes Amaury!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vicini fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vicini shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Amaury manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vicini (2) vs (0) Amaury
Amaury escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vicini gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vicini tries to free his leg and advance position but Amaury is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amaury is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vicini defends well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Amaury is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vicini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Amaury swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Amaury has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Amaury is looking for a triangle but Vicini pushes his legs off easily.
Vicini postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amaury is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Vicini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Amaury has his foot on Vicini's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vicini works his way back into a safe position though.
Amaury keeping moving, preventing Vicini from controlling successfully.
Vicini slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Amaury is trying to keep Vicini in close.
Amaury has control of Vicini's left arm, preventing Vicini from doing any damage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vicini not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vicini trying to control the position from guard on top but Amaury is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vicini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Amaury is keeping the position for now.
Amaury is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vicini being controlled here momentarily.
Vicini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amaury can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vicini controls the pace.
Amaury trying to control the position.
Amaury working for a triangle but Vicini defends it easily.
Amaury is trying to control the position but Vicini postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vicini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Amaury is keeping the position for now.
Amaury seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Vicini wants to control from the top but Amaury keeps moving.
Amaury not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Amaury keeping moving, preventing Vicini from controlling successfully.
Vicini sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Amaury's guard.
Amaury trying to control but Vicini postures up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is stalling here. Amaury is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Vicini seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Amaury has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vicini (2) vs (4) Amaury
Vicini tries to buck Amaury off but Amaury is having none of it.
Amaury is looking to take a break and control but Vicini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vicini tries to improve position but can't.
Amaury is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vicini is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Amaury wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vicini keeps working.
Vicini is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Roosters Coop, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Vicini gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Vicini (2) vs (6) Amaury
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is trying desperately to improve position.
Vicini has given up his back here. Will Amaury look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Vicini (2) vs (9) Amaury
Amaury working for a choke but Vicini reverses nicely into Amaury 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (4) vs (9) Amaury
Vicini might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vicini slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (7) vs (9) Amaury
Vicini wants to control but Amaury is keeping him busy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Amaury being controlled for a moment.
Vicini is looking to take a break and control but Amaury is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vicini in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Vicini goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Amaury has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Vicini but great work by Amaury. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vicini (7) vs (13) Amaury
My spies in The Factory inform me that Amaury has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Amaury tries to advance to mount but Vicini instead regains half guard.
Vicini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Amaury is looking for a kimura but Vicini is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Amaury to get the leverage.
Amaury is looking for a kimura but Vicini is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Amaury to get the leverage.
Vicini is refusing to be controlled, as Amaury sits in half guard.
Vicini works his way to full guard. Good work.
Amaury content to stall in guard here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Amaury stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vicini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Amaury is looking to advance position but Vicini has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vicini (11) vs (13) Amaury
Vicini can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Amaury is looking to escape.
Amaury is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vicini is looking to work his way around to Amaury's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Amaury tries to lock up and control but Vicini gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Vicini trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Amaury wants to hold on but Vicini pushes him away.
Amaury is trying to escape the mount.
Vicini with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Vicini looking to control but Amaury is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Amaury is controlling an arm, preventing Vicini from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vicini wants to control the pace but Amaury is squirming around nicely.
Vicini controlling the pace for now.
Amaury is trying to escape the mount.
Amaury is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Amaury stops Vicini from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Amaury working to try and regain half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Amaury wants to hold on but Vicini pushes him away.
Vicini is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Amaury to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Amaury shrugs it off.
Amaury wants to hold on but Vicini pushes him away.
Amaury is looking to get to half guard.
Amaury wants to hold on but Vicini pushes him away.
Vicini fails to take his opponent's back.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vicini can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Amaury is looking to escape.
Vicini avoids the attempt from Amaury to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vicini is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Amaury to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Amaury shrugs it off.
Vicini is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Amaury to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Amaury shrugs it off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Amaury wins on points by 13 to 11.
Mozes Amaury tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
CACC 86 CORONA CARD
Date: May 09, 2020 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dido Vicini (ranked 1789 p4p, 48 weight class) and Balbus Michael (ranked 8008 p4p, 149 weight class). Vicini comes to the ring accompanied by Mother. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 14 losses; Dido Vicini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Balbus Michael!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vicini shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vicini (2) vs (0) Michael
Michael is trying to get back to full guard.
Michael trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Vicini manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (5) vs (0) Michael
Michael has given up his back. Will we see Vicini going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Vicini (8) vs (0) Michael
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michael trying to control the action but Vicini just sinks the hooks in.
Vicini keeps control of the position as Michael tries to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michael is having to fend off submission attempts from Vicini, who is looking to sink in the choke. Vicini doesn't have the hooks in though and Michael manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (8) vs (2) Michael
Michael preventing the sweep.
Vicini keeping moving, preventing Michael from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michael wants to pass the guard but Vicini is keeping the position.
Michael slips nicely into half guard.
Michael seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vicini does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Michael looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Michael wants to pass the guard but Vicini is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michael wants to take a breather but Vicini is having none of it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Vicini tries to get to full guard but Michael has control of the leg.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Michael is looking to advance position but Vicini won't allow it.
Vicini is trying to get back to full guard.
Michael is trying to control. Vicini wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vicini is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is not content to let Michael control the position.
Vicini gets full guard.
Michael wants to control from the top but Vicini keeps moving.
Vicini had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Michael defends it easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vicini trying to control the position.
Michael stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vicini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vicini is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (10) vs (2) Michael
Vicini is fighting to break Michael's control of his arms but Michael is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Michael is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Michael is still trying to improve position.
Vicini is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Michael is trying to control the position but Vicini postures up.
Vicini trying to control but Michael is working from the bottom.
Vicini slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Michael trying to keep a closed guard but Vicini is proving a slippery customer.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vicini controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vicini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vicini controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vicini being controlled here momentarily.
Michael keeping full guard, as Vicini tries to pass.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vicini works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Vicini is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Michael makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Michael.
Michael keeping moving, preventing Vicini from controlling successfully.
Vicini passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (13) vs (2) Michael
Vicini is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Michael knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Michael prevents Vicini from moving into mount.
Michael is not content to let Vicini control the position.
Michael stops Vicini from passing to mount.
Michael is trying to improve his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is looking to take a break and control but Michael is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Vicini stalls from top position.
Michael is looking to reverse the position.
Vicini tries to move to mount but Michael blocks the move with his legs.
Michael is trying to get back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Vicini wants to control but Michael is keeping him busy.
Vicini slows the pace down.
Michael is looking to reverse the position.
Vicini trying to control the action but Michael is working from the bottom.
Vicini is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Michael will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vicini has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Vicini (15) vs (2) Michael
Vicini wants to control the pace but Michael is squirming around nicely.
Vicini is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Michael is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Vicini controlling his opponent.
Vicini trying to control but Michael is having none of it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Michael stops Vicini from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Michael is looking to improve his position but Vicini isn't that keen on the idea.
Vicini can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Michael is looking to escape.
Michael regains half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is looking to advance position but Michael won't allow it.
Michael wants to improve his position but Vicini is controlling well.
Vicini trying to control from half guard but Michael is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Vicini takes the fight on points by 15 to 2.
A very excited looking Dido Vicini made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CACC 83 CORONA CARD
Date: May 02, 2020 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tony Stark (ranked 858 p4p, 22 weight class) and Dido Vicini (ranked 1759 p4p, 49 weight class). Vicini has chosen Mother as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 0 losses; Tony Stark! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 14 losses; Dido Vicini!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Stark fails in his attempt to clinch.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Vicini. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Stark (0) vs (4) Vicini
Stark tries to improve position but can't.
Vicini tries to move to mount but Stark blocks the move with his legs.
Stark tries to improve position but can't.
Stark is working hard here to advance position.
Vicini slows the pace down.
Vicini wants to control but Stark is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark tries to improve position but can't.
Stark tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Vicini presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Stark (0) vs (6) Vicini
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark is trying to escape the mount.
Vicini is looking to work his way around to Stark's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Stark tries to improve his position but instead Vicini has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Stark (0) vs (9) Vicini
Vicini is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Stark wants to escape the position.
Vicini tightening his grip on Stark, looking for the choke.
Well, with Vicini on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Stark is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Stark can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Will Vicini go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stark rolls, trying to escape but Vicini keeps control of the position.
Vicini looking for the choke from the back.
Stark wants to escape the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Stark'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 biding his time, controlling Stark.
A lull in the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark can't escape the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Vicini is riding his opponent, not letting Stark buck him off.
Stark is really stuck here.
Stark is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Stark can't escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Vicini controlling the positon.
Stark turns into Vicini and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stark (2) vs (9) Vicini
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vicini bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stark's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stark (2) vs (11) Vicini
Vicini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stark is keeping the position for now.
Stark has his foot on Vicini's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vicini works his way back into a safe position though.
Stark is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stark looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Vicini passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Stark (2) vs (14) Vicini
Stark tries to improve position but can't.
Vicini advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Stark (2) vs (16) Vicini
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vicini wants to take Stark's back here but Stark is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Vicini looking to control but Stark is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vicini wants to take his opponent's back but Stark doesn't allow it.
Vicini can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stark is looking to escape.
Stark wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Stark (2) vs (19) Vicini
Stark fending off the submission attempt from Vicini.
Stark wants to escape the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vicini tightening his grip on Stark, looking for the choke.
Stark rolls, trying to escape but Vicini keeps control of the position.
Stark defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Vicini's arms.
Stark turns into Vicini and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stark (4) vs (19) Vicini
Stark will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vicini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stark is one step ahead there.
Vicini is still trying to improve position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vicini lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stark (4) vs (21) Vicini
Vicini pushes down on Stark's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vicini moves into full mount! Stark won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Stark (4) vs (24) Vicini
Stark is in all sorts of trouble here.
Vicini looking to control but Stark is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vicini manages to capitalize on a mistake by Stark to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Stark (4) vs (27) Vicini
Vicini has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Stark! Can he survive? No! He's out! Vicini gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dido Vicini!
An out of breath Dido Vicini thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TWGC 29 (265lbs, D1): Finals - Round 3
Date: Apr 28, 2020 |
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 8 losses; Dom Danky! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 14 losses; Dido Vicini!
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Danky tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vicini swivels and escapes.
Vicini shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Danky's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Danky (0) vs (2) Vicini
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Danky keeping full guard, as Vicini tries to pass.
Danky looking for a guillotine here but Vicini defends easily.
Danky trying to keep a closed guard but Vicini is proving a slippery customer.
Danky will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Danky has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicini trying to control the position from guard on top but Danky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Danky trying to keep a closed guard but Vicini is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danky has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Vicini has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Danky (0) vs (5) Vicini
Danky is trying to get back to half guard.
Danky is trying to control Vicini's posture but Vicini avoids it.
Vicini tries to advance to mount but Danky denies him.
Vicini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Danky keeps working.
Vicini advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Danky (0) vs (7) Vicini
Danky tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vicini controlling from mount.
Danky is looking to get to half guard.
Danky wants to control but Vicini is having none of it.
Vicini looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Danky is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Danky prevents Vicini from taking his back.
Vicini manages to capitalize on a mistake by Danky to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Danky (0) vs (10) Vicini
Vicini has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Vicini looking to break Danky's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Danky remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Vicini will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Danky wants to escape the position.
Vicini is riding his opponent, not letting Danky buck him off.
Danky is keeping busy.
Danky trying to control the hands but Vicini won't let him.
Vicini has good solid back control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danky can't escape the position.
Danky rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Danky is not content to let Vicini control the position.
Vicini tries to pass to full mount but Danky defends it.
Danky is pressing down on Vicini's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Danky looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vicini wants to control from the top but Danky keeps moving.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Danky is trying to keep Vicini in close.
Vicini wants to control from the top but Danky keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vicini tries to free his leg and advance position but Danky is retaining full guard.
Danky looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vicini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Danky is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vicini defends well.
Danky is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Danky has Vicini pulled in close to control his posture.
Vicini tries to free his leg and advance position but Danky is retaining full guard.
Danky can't keep his opponent in guard - Vicini advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Vicini content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Danky desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Danky is looking to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vicini controlling the action here.
Danky looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vicini is working for a submission of some sort.
Danky wants to control but Vicini is keeping busy.
Danky is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vicini not doing much here.
Danky is looking to improve his position.
Danky is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vicini pulls his head out easily.
Danky has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vicini is working away from the top position though.
Vicini is keen to just control but Danky is a slippery customer.
Danky wants to get back to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vicini wants to control but Danky is keeping him busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vicini in particular looking to stall.
Vicini tries to pass to full mount but Danky defends it.
Vicini trying to control the action but Danky is working from the bottom.
Vicini prevents Danky from improving his position.
Vicini is looking for a kimura here.
Danky is trying to maintain the position but Vicini is very close to passing his half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Danky wants to improve his position but Vicini is controlling well.
Vicini wants to control but Danky is keeping him busy.
Vicini performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Danky wants to get back to full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Danky is trying to control but can't.
Danky gets back to full guard.
Vicini wants to control from the top but Danky keeps moving.
Danky looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Danky is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Danky is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vicini is aware though and is defending well.
Danky is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Vicini got a little sloppy there for a moment and Danky has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vicini has managed to get both his arms back between Danky's legs - danger averted.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vicini controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vicini wants to pass the guard but Danky is keeping the position.
Danky looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vicini is one step ahead there.
Vicini is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Danky is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Vicini showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vicini advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Danky (0) vs (13) Vicini
We've been hearing good reports from Danky'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.
Danky tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vicini wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Danky is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Vicini sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Vicini prevents Danky from improving his position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Danky won't allow Vicini to pass to mount.
Vicini controlling the action here.
Danky is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vicini is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Danky trying to get back to full guard but Vicini takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Danky (0) vs (16) Vicini
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Danky regains half guard.
Vicini prevents Danky from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vicini wins on points by 16 to 0.
Dido Vicini is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Dido Vicini thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TWGC 29 (265lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Apr 27, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; David Allan Coe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 14 losses; Dido Vicini!
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Coe misses with a takedown attempt - Vicini sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Coe shoots in but Vicini avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vicini closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Coe quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Coe (0) vs (2) Vicini
Coe is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Vicini has latched onto it... Big trouble! Vicini pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Coe is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Vicini!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dido Vicini!
Dido Vicini thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 29 (265lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Apr 26, 2020 |
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 31 wins and 14 losses; Dido Vicini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 14 losses; Ren Naga-Wing!
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vicini darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vicini (2) vs (0) Naga-Wing
Naga-Wing tries to roll over but Vicini keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vicini works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (5) vs (0) Naga-Wing
Vicini working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naga-Wing is not content to let Vicini control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vicini wants to take a breather but Naga-Wing manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Vicini.
Naga-Wing seems keen to control Vicini's posture.
Naga-Wing is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vicini wants to control from the top but Naga-Wing keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Our spies down at at AREA 51 GROUND inform us that Naga-Wing has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Vicini is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Naga-Wing is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vicini controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing is controlling Vicini's posture.
Naga-Wing keeping moving, preventing Vicini from controlling successfully.
Vicini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Naga-Wing is keeping the position for now.
Vicini wants to control from the top but Naga-Wing keeps moving.
Vicini stays in close to Naga-Wing's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing keeping moving, preventing Vicini from controlling successfully.
Vicini looking to sit in guard and control but Naga-Wing gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (5) vs (2) Naga-Wing
Naga-Wing tries to free his leg and advance position but Vicini is retaining full guard.
Vicini 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: Vicini (7) vs (2) Naga-Wing
Vicini stalling away here and it's allowed Naga-Wing to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vicini trying to control the position from guard on top but Naga-Wing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vicini has gone for a leg lock! Naga-Wing slips out almost immediately though and dives into Vicini's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (7) vs (4) Naga-Wing
Vicini manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Naga-Wing manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (9) vs (4) Naga-Wing
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Vicini pushes down on Naga-Wing's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vicini wants to control but Naga-Wing is keeping him busy.
Vicini is thwarting Naga-Wing's attempts to control the position.
Naga-Wing desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Vicini is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is trying to control. Naga-Wing wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vicini perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Naga-Wing has his hands clasped together around Vicini's back. He's all about the action.
Vicini controlling the pace.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is looking to take a break and control but Naga-Wing is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vicini is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Naga-Wing is just riding it out for now. Vicini eventually gives up the hold.
Vicini trying to advance position but Naga-Wing counters by regaining guard.
Vicini wants to control from the top but Naga-Wing keeps moving.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vicini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Naga-Wing swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Naga-Wing trying to control the position here.
Naga-Wing looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Vicini trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Naga-Wing manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (9) vs (6) Naga-Wing
Vicini manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Naga-Wing manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (11) vs (6) Naga-Wing
Vicini is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Vicini wants to pass the guard but Naga-Wing is keeping the position.
Vicini wants to control from the top but Naga-Wing keeps moving.
Naga-Wing pulls Vicini in to control the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (11) vs (8) Naga-Wing
Vicini looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vicini keeping moving, preventing Naga-Wing from controlling successfully.
Vicini looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Naga-Wing pushing down on Vicini's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Naga-Wing is looking to advance position but Vicini won't allow it.
Vicini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vicini works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vicini manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Naga-Wing manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (13) vs (8) Naga-Wing
Vicini is pushing down on Naga-Wing's leg trying to pass to half guard. Naga-Wing is fighting to maintain full guard but Vicini has managed to sneak the leg through.
Vicini trying to control from Naga-Wing's half guard. Naga-Wing has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Vicini passes Naga-Wing's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Vicini wants to pass to mount but Naga-Wing is defending the position.
Naga-Wing trying to control but Vicini postures up.
Naga-Wing is refusing to be controlled, as Vicini sits in half guard.
Vicini perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Vicini trying to control the action but Naga-Wing is working from the bottom.
Vicini is looking to advance position but Naga-Wing won't allow it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing is controlling Vicini's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Vicini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Naga-Wing keeps working.
Vicini is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Naga-Wing reverses the position - he's now on top in Vicini's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (13) vs (10) Naga-Wing
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Naga-Wing pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vicini is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vicini takes the fight on points by 13 to 10.
Dido Vicini decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 29 (265lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tyrano Jackson (ranked 20933 p4p, 191 weight class) and Dido Vicini (ranked 1713 p4p, 238 weight class). Vicini is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Mother. 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 9 wins and 5 losses; Tyrano Jackson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 14 losses; Dido Vicini!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jonathan Paton and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vicini closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vicini lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jackson (0) vs (2) Vicini
Vicini sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jackson's guard.
Vicini is looking to advance position but Jackson won't allow it.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson actively working from the bottom here.
Jackson is staying active underneath Vicini, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vicini slows the pace down in half guard.
Vicini prevents Jackson from improving his position.
Jackson is refusing to be controlled, as Vicini sits in half guard.
Vicini has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (0) vs (5) Vicini
Vicini looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vicini controlling his opponent.
Jackson is trying desperately to improve position.
Jackson is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jackson is trying to reverse the position but instead Vicini has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Jackson (0) vs (8) Vicini
Jackson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at SSJ Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Jackson wants to control his opponent's hands but Vicini gets his hands free.
Vicini trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Jackson doesn't escape.
Vicini is looking to control Jackson but Jackson is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
What can Jackson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
My spies in Roosters Coop inform me that Vicini has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Jackson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Vicini.
Vicini is not going to allow Jackson to sit and survive in this position.
Will Vicini go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Jackson tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Jackson is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Vicini.
Jackson tries to escape but Vicini has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Jackson is keeping busy.
Jackson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Vicini's guard. Nice work there by Jackson.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (2) vs (8) Vicini
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jackson pushes down on Vicini's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vicini gets full guard.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Vicini.
Jackson trying to control but Vicini is working from the bottom.
Vicini throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vicini keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Vicini is keeping the position.
Jackson stands and throws Vicini's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (5) vs (8) Vicini
Jackson wants to control but Vicini is keeping him busy.
Vicini is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jackson takes a little break here. Vicini wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vicini tries to improve position but can't.
Vicini is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jackson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Vicini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jackson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jackson prevents Vicini from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vicini manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Vicini is keeping the position.
Vicini not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Vicini keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Jackson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vicini has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackson has managed to get both his arms back between Vicini's legs - danger averted.
Vicini wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vicini is keeping the position for now.
Vicini looking for a sweep. Not yet Vicini, not yet.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jackson forces his way into half guard.
Jackson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vicini does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vicini is looking to improve his position.
Jackson is trying to control. Vicini wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jackson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (8) vs (8) Vicini
Jackson trying to control but Vicini is having none of it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Vicini manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jackson wants to take a breather but Vicini is having none of it.
Jackson is trying to work for a kimura but Vicini is defending well.
Vicini is looking to improve his position.
Vicini trying to get back to full guard but Jackson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (11) vs (8) Vicini
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jackson fails to advance to Vicini's back.
Vicini 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: Jackson (11) vs (10) Vicini
Jackson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Vicini escapes and throws Jackson's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (11) vs (13) Vicini
Vicini wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to improve position but can't.
Jackson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jackson (11) vs (15) Vicini
Jackson is trying to escape the mount.
Vicini with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Jackson tries to improve his position but Vicini has taken his back! Vicini has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Jackson tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Vicini pushes Jackson away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dido Vicini!
A relieved looking Dido Vicini thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TWGC 29 (265lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 17, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dido Vicini (ranked 1706 p4p, 234 weight class) and Sven Kristian Nielsen (ranked 6606 p4p, 469 weight class). Vicini comes to the cage accompanied by Mother. Nielsen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Wardruna - Fehu. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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 29 wins and 14 losses; Dido Vicini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 5 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Columbo Gatti and Russell Pearce.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nielsen darts in and clinches Vicini up against the cage.
Nielsen pulls guard.
Nielsen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vicini's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (0) vs (2) Nielsen
Vicini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nielsen trying to control but Vicini is working from the bottom.
Nielsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Vicini is retaining full guard.
Nielsen is still trying to improve position.
Nielsen trying to control but Vicini is working from the bottom.
Nielsen looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicini manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nielsen manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (2) vs (2) Nielsen
Nielsen wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vicini wants to pass the guard but Nielsen is keeping the position.
Nielsen trying to control the position here.
Nielsen wants to hit a sweep here but Vicini passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Nielsen there! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (5) vs (2) Nielsen
Nielsen tries to hold on but Vicini pushes him away.
Vicini wants to control the pace but Nielsen is squirming around nicely.
Nielsen is trying to escape the mount.
Vicini wants to take his opponent's back but Nielsen doesn't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is working hard here to advance position.
Nielsen is trying to escape the mount.
Vicini trying to control but Nielsen is having none of it.
Nielsen is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nielsen wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Vicini (8) vs (2) Nielsen
Vicini looking for the RNC.
Nielsen is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Vicini off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Nielsen showing good submission defense here.
Nielsen tries to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vicini just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Vicini is hanging on to Nielsen's back as he tries to escape.
Nielsen just trying to survive but Vicini is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Vicini is hanging on to Nielsen's back as he tries to escape.
Vicini looking for the RNC.
Nielsen felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Vicini trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen is in bad spot here.
Nielsen preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Vicini.
Vicini just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Nielsen trying to control but not successfully.
Vicini trying to control.
Nielsen tries to break free.
Nielsen tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Vicini has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Nielsen is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). 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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Event:
CACC 72
Date: Mar 29, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dido Vicini (ranked 1701 p4p, 219 weight class) and Tsuyoi Kakuto (ranked 1256 p4p, 177 weight class). Vicini comes to the ring accompanied by Mother. Kakuto has chosen Gorillaz-Dirty Harry as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 14 losses; Dido Vicini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kakuto tries to clinch but Vicini is having none of it.
Kakuto tries to sprawl but Vicini drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vicini (2) vs (0) Kakuto
Vicini trying to control from half guard but Kakuto is working away.
Vicini prevents Kakuto from improving his position.
Kakuto trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Vicini manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (5) vs (0) Kakuto
Vicini can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kakuto is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuto is trying desperately to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakuto wants to hold on but Vicini pushes him away.
Kakuto is looking to get to half guard.
Vicini avoids the attempt from Kakuto to control.
Vicini wants to control the pace but Kakuto is squirming around nicely.
Kakuto keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vicini looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vicini takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kakuto is trying desperately to improve position.
Vicini is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kakuto has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Vicini is looking to work his way around to Kakuto's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Kakuto is squirming around, avoiding Vicini's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vicini wants to take his opponent's back but Kakuto doesn't allow it.
Kakuto is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kakuto tries to hold on but Vicini postures up.
Kakuto tries to reverse the position but Vicini maintains control.
Kakuto has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Vicini (8) vs (0) Kakuto
Kakuto is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kakuto trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kakuto is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Vicini off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Vicini looking for the choke from the back.
Kakuto tries to escape the position.
Vicini trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is really struggling to control Kakuto but he's trying to hold on to the 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.
Vicini is looking to control Kakuto but Kakuto is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kakuto prevents Vicini from getting a body triangle.
Vicini is hanging on to Kakuto's back as he tries to escape.
Kakuto rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Vicini trying to control the action but Kakuto is working from the bottom.
Kakuto has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Vicini escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Vicini! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (11) vs (0) Kakuto
Kakuto is looking to regain half guard here but Vicini keeps moving and retains side control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is looking to take a break and control but Kakuto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kakuto is looking for a sweep.
Vicini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kakuto keeps working.
We've been hearing good reports from Vicini'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.
Kakuto trying his best to control but Vicini has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Vicini (13) vs (0) Kakuto
Kakuto 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: Vicini (13) vs (2) Kakuto
Vicini is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto passes Vicini's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Vicini moves into full guard.
Vicini is looking for a triangle here but Kakuto uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (13) vs (5) Kakuto
Kakuto tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kakuto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vicini keeps working.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Vicini tries to bench press Kakuto off him but Kakuto keeps the position.
Vicini tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kakuto presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Vicini (13) vs (7) Kakuto
Kakuto looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kakuto trying to control but Vicini is having none of it.
Vicini is working to get back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is squirming around, avoiding Kakuto's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Vicini is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kakuto goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Vicini turns into him and now he's in Kakuto's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (15) vs (7) Kakuto
Kakuto is trying to control the position but Vicini postures up.
Kakuto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kakuto keeping moving, preventing Vicini from controlling successfully.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto working a defensive guard here.
Vicini trying to control the position from guard on top but Kakuto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kakuto working a defensive guard here.
Kakuto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vicini is one step ahead there.
Vicini wants to control from the top but Kakuto keeps moving.
Vicini avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto is controlling Vicini's posture.
Kakuto working for submissions but it's allowed Vicini to get to half guard.
Kakuto is trying to control but can't.
Vicini wants to pass to mount but Kakuto is defending the position.
Vicini is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kakuto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vicini.
Kakuto is trying to control but can't.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto wants to control but Vicini passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (18) vs (7) Kakuto
Kakuto is looking to reverse the position.
Kakuto manages to work his way to half guard, despite Vicini's best efforts.
Vicini wants to free his trapped foot but Kakuto is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kakuto wants to control but Vicini is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vicini trying to control from half guard but Kakuto is working away.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto is looking for a sweep. Vicini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vicini is looking to take a break and control but Kakuto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kakuto is looking for a sweep. Vicini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kakuto won't allow Vicini to pass to mount.
Vicini prevents Kakuto from improving his position.
Vicini is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kakuto sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vicini is trying to control. Kakuto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vicini takes the fight on points by 18 to 7.
Dido Vicini retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Dido Vicini thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Tsuyoi Kakuto stepped up to the mic, saying 'Kyō wa watashi ga katenaito kami wa watashi ni itta (God Told Me I cannot Win today) '. |
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Event:
CACC 65
Date: Mar 14, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tyrano Jackson (ranked 19524 p4p, 524 weight class) and Dido Vicini (ranked 1675 p4p, 213 weight class). Vicini has chosen Mother as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Dido Vicini acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Tyrano Jackson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 14 losses; Dido Vicini!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown but Vicini sprawls well. He's pushed Jackson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vicini gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jackson (0) vs (2) Vicini
Vicini tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jackson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vicini prevents Jackson from improving his position.
Jackson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at SSJ Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Jackson manages to get to full guard.
Vicini trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is working hard here to advance position.
Jackson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (2) vs (2) Vicini
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson slips nicely into half guard.
Jackson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vicini doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jackson.
Vicini wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vicini trying to control but Jackson postures up.
Jackson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Vicini wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Jackson is thwarting Vicini's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to take a breather but Vicini is having none of it.
Vicini tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
Vicini is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jackson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jackson's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jackson (2) vs (6) Vicini
Jackson tries to break free.
Vicini trying to control.
Vicini might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jackson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is not going to allow Jackson to sit and survive in this position.
Vicini is hanging on to Jackson's back as he tries to escape.
Vicini is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Vicini tightening his grip on Jackson, looking for the choke.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to control his opponent's hands but Vicini gets his hands free.
Vicini is persistently looking for the submission but Jackson is defending it well.
Jackson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Vicini's guard. Nice work there by Jackson.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (4) vs (6) Vicini
Vicini keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Vicini has an active guard here but Jackson has managed to pass into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is pressing down on Jackson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jackson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Vicini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vicini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Jackson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (7) vs (6) Vicini
Vicini wants to control but Jackson postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to move to mount but Vicini blocks the move with his legs.
Vicini regains half guard.
Jackson stalling away here and it's allowed Vicini to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Jackson passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (10) vs (6) Vicini
Jackson tries for a kimura but Vicini is defending well.
Vicini is looking for a sweep.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vicini manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (10) vs (8) Vicini
Jackson moves into full guard.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Vicini from controlling successfully.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jackson is looking for a triangle but Vicini pushes his legs off easily.
Vicini wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vicini is one step ahead there.
Jackson controls Vicini momentarily but Vicini frees himself.
Vicini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vicini trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Vicini passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (10) vs (11) Vicini
Jackson tries to bench press Vicini off him but Vicini keeps the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jackson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Vicini is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Jackson is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dido Vicini!
Dido Vicini is the new light heavyweight champion!
A victorious Dido Vicini thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CACC 59
Date: Feb 23, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dido Vicini (ranked 1682 p4p, 213 weight class) and Rui Rodrigo Germano (ranked 5417 p4p, 490 weight class). Vicini comes into the arena with Mother blaring out of the sound system. Germano has chosen HIM - Don't Fear The Reaper as his entrance music. 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 14 losses; Dido Vicini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Rui Rodrigo Germano!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Germano tries to close the distance and clinch but Vicini swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Germano leaves Vicini with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vicini.
Germano gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Germano looking for a takedown.
Germano drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vicini pulls his leg out and moves away.
Germano gets caught flat footed, as Vicini shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vicini (2) vs (0) Germano
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicini won't allow Germano to sweep him here.
Vicini trying to control the position from guard on top but Germano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Germano wants to sweep here but Vicini controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Germano looking for a guillotine here but Vicini defends easily.
Vicini tries to free his leg and advance position but Germano is retaining full guard.
Germano wants to sweep here but Vicini controlling him for the moment.
Vicini trying to control but Germano is working from the bottom.
Vicini advances to half guard.
Vicini is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vicini is looking to take a break and control but Germano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Germano wants to improve his position but Vicini is controlling well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Vicini is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Germano has managed to free his arm - good work.
Germano moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Germano is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Vicini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Germano is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Germano looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Germano controls Vicini momentarily but Vicini frees himself.
Germano has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Vicini is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Germano. Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (5) vs (0) Germano
Vicini trying to control the action but Germano is working from the bottom.
Vicini moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Vicini (7) vs (0) Germano
Germano really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vicini takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Germano is squirming around, avoiding Vicini's attempts to control the action.
Germano is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vicini moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Vicini (10) vs (0) Germano
Germano wants to control his opponent's hands but Vicini gets his hands free.
Germano fending off the submission attempt from Vicini.
Vicini has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Germano has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Germano tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Germano tries to reverse the position but Vicini maintains control.
Germano is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Germano is still trying to improve position.
Vicini wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Germano tries to lock up and control but Vicini gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Germano is desperately trying to improve his position but Vicini has a good base and remains in mount.
Vicini working for a submission but Germano is keeping him at bay.
Vicini tries to control but Germano wriggling away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is trying to take his opponent's back.
Vicini prevents Germano from getting the reversal.
Vicini tries to control but Germano wriggling away.
Germano is working to get back to half guard.
Germano slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Germano gets full guard.
Germano looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Vicini passes into half guard.
Germano moves into full guard.
Germano is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Germano keeping moving, preventing Vicini from controlling successfully.
Vicini preventing the sweep.
Germano keeping moving, preventing Vicini from controlling successfully.
Vicini won't allow Germano to sweep him here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vicini's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Germano keeping full guard, as Vicini tries to pass.
Germano keeping moving, preventing Vicini from controlling successfully.
Germano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vicini is one step ahead there.
Vicini trying to control the position from guard on top but Germano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Germano bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vicini's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (10) vs (2) Germano
Vicini working a defensive guard here.
Vicini keeping full guard, as Germano tries to pass.
Vicini wants to sweep here but Germano controlling him for the moment.
Vicini is looking for a triangle but Germano pushes his legs off easily.
Germano works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Germano is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vicini is looking to improve his position.
Germano wants to take a breather but Vicini is having none of it.
Vicini won't allow Germano to pass to mount.
Germano passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (10) vs (5) Germano
Vicini wants to hold on but Germano pushes him away.
Germano jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Vicini is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Vicini and Germano has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Germano looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Germano wants to control but Vicini is keeping him busy.
Germano gets to mount! Vicini was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Vicini (10) vs (7) Germano
Germano goes for an armbar but Vicini turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Vicini. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (12) vs (7) Germano
Germano is trying to hold Vicini in close to prevent damage but Vicini has managed to pass into half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vicini frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (15) vs (7) Germano
Germano stops Vicini from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Germano tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vicini sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Germano working to try and regain half guard.
Vicini working for a guillotine from mount but Germano is in no mood to give up.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Germano sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Germano is looking for a sweep. Vicini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vicini trying to control the action but Germano is working from the bottom.
Germano is looking for a sweep. Vicini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vicini trying to control from half guard but Germano is working away.
Germano trying to control here.
Germano tries to roll over but Vicini keeps him under control.
Vicini wants to free his trapped foot but Germano is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Germano looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Vicini trying to control from half guard but Germano is working away.
Vicini is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vicini is taking a breather. Germano 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Germano is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vicini's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vicini's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vicini (15) vs (11) Germano
And that's the end of the fight!
Vicini takes the fight on points by 15 to 11.
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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Event:
CACC 52
Date: Feb 08, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dido Vicini (ranked 1691 p4p, 206 weight class) and Eliott Leighton (ranked 1806 p4p, 217 weight class). Vicini comes to the ring accompanied by Mother. Leighton has chosen Bad to the Bone - George Thorogood as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 14 losses; Dido Vicini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Eliott Leighton!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vicini feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vicini (2) vs (0) Leighton
Leighton keeping moving, preventing Vicini from controlling successfully.
Vicini sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Leighton's guard.
Vicini is looking to advance position but Leighton won't allow it.
Leighton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Leighton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vicini pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leighton actively working from the bottom here.
Leighton is refusing to be controlled, as Vicini sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leighton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vicini pulls his head out easily.
Vicini is trying to control. Leighton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vicini wants to pass to mount but Leighton is defending the position.
Leighton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vicini pulls his head out easily.
Vicini is pressing down on Leighton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Leighton is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vicini content to control rather than advance.
Vicini seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Leighton for as long as he can get away with.
Leighton actively working from the bottom here.
Leighton is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Vicini jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (5) vs (0) Leighton
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leighton manages to work his way to half guard, despite Vicini's best efforts.
Leighton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vicini's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vicini's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vicini (5) vs (4) Leighton
Leighton is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Vicini is defending well though. Leighton let's go of the attempt for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Vicini tries to break free.
Leighton doesn't have the hooks in and Vicini manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (7) vs (4) Leighton
Vicini trying to control the position from guard on top but Leighton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vicini is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Leighton is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vicini might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vicini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Leighton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vicini gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vicini is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vicini forces his way into half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Leighton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vicini pulls his head out easily.
Vicini wants to take a breather but Leighton is having none of it.
Vicini is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Leighton has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Vicini has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (10) vs (4) Leighton
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vicini trying to control the action but Leighton is working from the bottom.
Vicini content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vicini goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Leighton rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Vicini's guard! Nice work there by Leighton! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (10) vs (6) Leighton
Vicini trying to control the position.
Leighton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Leighton drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Vicini dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (12) vs (6) Leighton
Leighton keeping full guard, as Vicini tries to pass.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Leighton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vicini is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Leighton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vicini trying to control but Leighton is working from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vicini forces his way into half guard.
Vicini wants to take a breather but Leighton is having none of it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Leighton gets back to full guard.
Vicini sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Leighton's guard.
Vicini tries to pass to full mount but Leighton defends it.
Vicini is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Leighton is trying to get back to full guard.
Vicini keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Leighton wants to improve his position but Vicini is controlling well.
Vicini is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Leighton won't allow Vicini to pass to mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Vicini wants to take a breather but Leighton is having none of it.
Vicini content to control rather than advance.
Leighton is staying active underneath Vicini, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Leighton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vicini trying to control from Leighton's half guard. Leighton has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Vicini wants to control from the top but Leighton keeps moving.
Vicini wants to pass the guard but Leighton is keeping the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Vicini wants to control from the top but Leighton keeps moving.
Leighton keeping full guard, as Vicini tries to pass.
Leighton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vicini doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vicini manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vicini trying to control the position from guard on top but Leighton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Leighton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vicini can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vicini trying to control the position from guard on top but Leighton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vicini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vicini takes the fight on points by 12 to 6.
An out of breath Dido Vicini thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TWGC 28 (205lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Feb 06, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kamden Jackson (ranked 2136 p4p, 240 weight class) and Dido Vicini (ranked 1675 p4p, 208 weight class). Jackson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Creed II- Eye of the Tiger. Vicini has chosen Mother as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 12 losses; Kamden Jackson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 13 losses; Dido Vicini!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Vicini avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson drives through and clinches with Vicini against the cage.
Vicini has picked Jackson up - he's going for a ride! Vicini dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jackson (0) vs (2) Vicini
Jackson trying to control here.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vicini is working away from the top position though.
Vicini is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicini tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jackson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.
Vicini with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Vicini is pressing down on Jackson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jackson is holding on for now.
Jackson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jackson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.
Vicini wants to take a breather but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson tries to roll over but Vicini keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is keen to just control but Jackson is a slippery customer.
Well, if Vicini is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.
Vicini tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jackson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vicini is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Jackson reverses the position - he's now on top in Vicini's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (2) vs (2) Vicini
Vicini keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vicini can't keep his opponent in guard - Jackson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jackson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vicini is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Jackson is really struggling to control Vicini but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to pass to mount but Vicini is defending the position.
Vicini regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jackson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vicini 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: Jackson (2) vs (4) Vicini
Vicini trying to mount his opponent but Jackson defends it.
Jackson is looking to control Vicini's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jackson avoid being mounted?
Vicini trying to control the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jackson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vicini advances to half guard.
Jackson trying to control here.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Vicini has control of the leg.
Vicini content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jackson manages to get to full guard.
Jackson is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Vicini frees his head nicely. Oh but Jackson has switched to an armbar! Vicini is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Kamden Jackson!
Kamden Jackson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
TWGC 28 (205lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 05, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Blue Cup (ranked 2135 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dido Vicini (ranked 1675 p4p, 212 weight class). Vicini has chosen Mother as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Blue Cup! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 13 losses; Dido Vicini!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vicini shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cup (0) vs (2) Vicini
Cup looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vicini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cup swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cup is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vicini defends well.
Cup keeping full guard, as Vicini tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicini slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cup won't allow Vicini to pass to mount.
Cup gets full guard.
Cup has an active guard here but Vicini has managed to pass into half guard.
Vicini wants to pass to mount but Cup is defending the position.
Vicini sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cup is looking to improve his position.
Cup is trying to maintain the position but Vicini is very close to passing his half guard.
Vicini passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cup! Score +3 for passing guard: Cup (0) vs (5) Vicini
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vicini wants to take Cup's back here but Cup is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vicini trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cup sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cup is looking to control Vicini's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cup avoid being mounted?
Vicini works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cup (0) vs (8) Vicini
Cup is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vicini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cup keeps working.
Vicini goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Cup rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Vicini's guard! Nice work there by Cup! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cup (2) vs (8) Vicini
Cup won't allow Vicini to sweep him here.
Vicini is trying to keep Cup in close.
Cup wants to control from the top but Vicini keeps moving.
Cup stands and throws Vicini's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cup (5) vs (8) Vicini
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cup tries to move to mount but Vicini blocks the move with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vicini is looking for a sweep.
Cup is looking to take a break and control but Vicini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vicini wants to control but Cup postures up.
Vicini is looking to reverse the position.
Cup tries for a kimura but Vicini is defending well.
Cup looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cup looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cup thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vicini is looking to reverse the position.
Vicini is trying to control Cup's posture but Cup avoids it.
Vicini is trying to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cup is thwarting Vicini's attempts to control the position.
Cup seems to be working for a kimura but Vicini defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vicini manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Vicini keeping moving, preventing Cup from controlling successfully.
Cup stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vicini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vicini keeping moving, preventing Cup from controlling successfully.
Vicini is controlling Cup's posture.
Cup has gone for a leg lock! Vicini slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cup's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cup (5) vs (10) Vicini
Vicini sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vicini slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Cup (5) vs (13) Vicini
Vicini looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Vicini has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Cup (5) vs (15) Vicini
Cup can't escape the position.
Vicini wants to control the pace but Cup is squirming around nicely.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Cup really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cup sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Vicini wants to take a breather but Cup is having none of it.
Vicini prevents Cup from improving his position.
Vicini is looking to advance position but Cup won't allow it.
Vicini is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cup is just riding it out for now. Vicini eventually gives up the hold.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Vicini not doing much here.
Cup is looking for a sweep. Vicini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vicini looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cup has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cup moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Vicini passes Cup's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Vicini is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cup (5) vs (18) Vicini
Vicini looking to control but Cup is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Cup tries to hold on but Vicini postures up.
Cup regains half guard.
Cup won't allow Vicini to pass to mount.
Vicini is trying to control the action in half guard but Cup is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cup actively working from the bottom here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vicini frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Cup (5) vs (21) Vicini
Vicini tries to control but Cup wriggling away.
Vicini is trying to take his opponent's back.
Cup is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vicini wants to control the pace but Cup is squirming around nicely.
Vicini content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vicini wins on points by 21 to 5.
During a confident post fight interview, Dido Vicini thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Blue Cup had this to say: 'That wasn't fun.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 16, 2020 |
#R1#
Sweetie Pie dips to his left and cracks Vicini with an uppercut!
Sweetie Pie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Vicini scores with a takedown into Sweetie Pie's guard.
Sweetie Pie keeping full guard, as Vicini tries to pass.
Sweetie Pie being controlled here, momentarily.
Sweetie Pie pulls Vicini in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicini trying to control but Sweetie Pie is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sweetie Pie wants to get back to his feet but Vicini is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1##ES2#
Sweetie Pie is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Vicini doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vicini is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sweetie Pie gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vicini misses with a punch to the body.
Vicini misses with some punches.
Vicini has Sweetie Pie pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sweetie Pie manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Vicini gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Vicini stopping the sweep attempt from Sweetie Pie.
Sweetie Pie looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sweetie Pie keeping moving, preventing Vicini from controlling successfully. #T2#
Our spies down at at whitey's gym inform us that Sweetie Pie has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Sweetie Pie looking for a guillotine here but Vicini defends easily.
Sweetie Pie is trying to control the position but Vicini postures up. #T3#
Sweetie Pie wants to stand and escape but Vicini is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Vicini closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sweetie Pie to the mat! Sweetie Pie manages to get full guard.
Sweetie Pie keeping moving, preventing Vicini from controlling successfully.
Vicini is stalling in the full guard.
Sweetie Pie is trying to keep Vicini in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Sweetie Pie working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Vicini has passed into half guard!
Vicini perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
Vicini is keen to just control but Sweetie Pie is a slippery customer.
Sweetie Pie has his hands clasped together around Vicini's back. He's all about the action.
Sweetie Pie tries to roll over but Vicini keeps him under control.
Sweetie Pie is refusing to be controlled, as Vicini sits in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vicini stalling away here and it's allowed Sweetie Pie to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dido Vicini will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Sweetie Pie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A lazy left from Sweetie Pie finds it's target.#TD#
Vicini looking to score a takedown here. Sweetie Pie is defending well but Vicini drives through and ends up in Sweetie Pie's guard.
Vicini won't allow Sweetie Pie to get back to his feet.
Sweetie Pie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vicini's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Sweetie Pie is sitting in close to Vicini's body. Vicini has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Sweetie Pie is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Sweetie Pie is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Vicini.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dido Vicini!
During a confident post fight interview, Dido Vicini thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
CACC 36 Victory Playoffs B
Date: Dec 28, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mozes Amaury (ranked 2757 p4p, 345 weight class) and Dido Vicini (ranked 2092 p4p, 271 weight class). Amaury comes into the arena with Vultures Fly blaring out of the sound system. Vicini is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Mother. Dido Vicini has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Mozes Amaury! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 12 losses; Dido Vicini!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vicini shoots in looking for a takedown but Amaury manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vicini's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vicini manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Amaury on his heels. He'll look to pass Amaury's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Amaury (0) vs (2) Vicini
We've been hearing good reports from Amaury'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.
Amaury has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vicini can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Amaury is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vicini wants to pass the guard but Amaury is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicini passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Amaury (0) vs (5) Vicini
Amaury is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vicini tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Amaury is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Vicini is looking to advance position but Amaury won't allow it.
Amaury keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Amaury manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amaury is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Amaury working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vicini doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Amaury is tightening it up a little... Vicini has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Vicini reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Vicini taps out! Nice BJJ there by Amaury!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mozes Amaury!
Mozes Amaury bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
CACC 31
Date: Dec 15, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dido Vicini (ranked 2026 p4p, 267 weight class) and Pacer Dalton (ranked 4057 p4p, 466 weight class). Vicini comes to the ring accompanied by Mother. 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 12 losses; Dido Vicini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Pacer Dalton!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vicini fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dalton sprawls well initially but Vicini persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vicini (2) vs (0) Dalton
Vicini looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dalton is looking to control Vicini's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dalton avoid being mounted?
The fighters are battling for position here. Dalton manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dalton looking to control.
Dalton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dalton looking to control.
Dalton trying to control the position here.
Vicini trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicini looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Vicini being controlled here momentarily.
Dalton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vicini preventing the sweep.
Dalton looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Vicini puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dalton tries to get to full guard but Vicini has control of the leg.
Dalton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Vicini wants to free his trapped foot but Dalton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dalton trying to control here.
Vicini works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (5) vs (0) Dalton
Vicini tries to control but Dalton wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dalton wants to control but Vicini is having none of it.
Vicini looking to control but Dalton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vicini takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dalton tries to hold on but Vicini pushes him away.
Vicini prevents Dalton from getting the reversal.
Vicini tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Vicini seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Dalton is holding on tight.
Dalton is trying to escape the mount.
Dalton wants to control but Vicini is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dalton is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Vicini controlling from mount.
Vicini prevents Dalton from getting the reversal.
Vicini trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vicini working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Dalton keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vicini avoids the attempt from Dalton to control.
Dalton is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vicini trying to control but Dalton is having none of it.
Vicini is looking to work his way around to Dalton's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Vicini wants to control the pace but Dalton is squirming around nicely.
Vicini controlling from the full mount.
Dalton wants to hold on but Vicini pushes him away.
Dalton is in all sorts of trouble here.
We've been informed that Dalton has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Vicini fails to take his opponent's back.
Vicini tries to push Dalton's head away but Dalton is holding on tight.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vicini trying to control but Dalton is having none of it.
Vicini prevents Dalton from getting the reversal.
Vicini avoids the attempt from Dalton to control.
Vicini tries to control but Dalton wriggling away.
Dalton prevents Vicini from taking his back.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dalton tries to hold on but Vicini pushes him away.
Vicini tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dalton tries to hold on but Vicini pushes him away.
Dalton is squirming around, avoiding Vicini's attempts to control the action.
Vicini prevents Dalton from getting the reversal.
Vicini trying to control but Dalton is having none of it.
Dalton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vicini. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vicini controlling the pace for now.
Dalton tries to lock up and control but Vicini gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dalton tries to reverse the position but Vicini maintains control.
Vicini wants to take Dalton's back here but Dalton is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Dalton manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dalton is looking to control Vicini's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dalton avoid being mounted?
Vicini looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dalton wants to get back to full guard.
Dalton trying to control but Vicini postures up.
Vicini tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dalton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dalton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vicini is working away from the top position though.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is pressing down on Dalton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dalton is holding on for now.
Vicini is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dalton sees it coming and defends easily.
Dalton gets back to full guard.
Vicini trying to control but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Vicini preventing the sweep.
Vicini postures up.
Vicini trying to control but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Dalton controls Vicini momentarily but Vicini frees himself.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dalton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vicini's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (5) vs (2) Dalton
Vicini seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Dalton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vicini has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dalton has managed to get both his arms back between Vicini's legs - danger averted.
Dalton trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Vicini manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (7) vs (2) Dalton
Vicini wants to control from the top but Dalton keeps moving.
Vicini stopping the sweep attempt from Dalton.
Dalton looking to control.
Vicini works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dalton is staying active underneath Vicini, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vicini trying to pass the guard but Dalton defending well.
Dalton is concentrating on defense, preventing Vicini from advancing position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dalton tries to get to full guard but Vicini has control of the leg.
Vicini passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (10) vs (2) Dalton
Vicini is looking to take a break and control but Dalton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dalton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vicini wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dalton prevents Vicini from moving into mount.
Dalton is trying to improve his position.
Vicini taking a breather here.
Vicini tries to advance to mount but can't.
Vicini working away.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dalton gets back to half guard.
Vicini trying to control the action but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Dalton trying to hold on to Vicini's head to control him but Vicini postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dalton manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dalton pulls Vicini in close to prevent any damage.
Vicini not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vicini trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vicini is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dalton is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dalton wants to sweep here but Vicini controlling him for the moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dalton is pulling down on Vicini's head to control his posture.
Vicini pushing down on Dalton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dalton tries to roll over but Vicini keeps him under control.
Dalton controlling the position for now.
Vicini seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dalton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vicini is trying to work for a kimura but Dalton is defending well.
Vicini prevents Dalton from improving his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vicini in particular looking to stall.
Vicini trying to control from half guard but Dalton is working away.
Vicini is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dalton defends it well.
Dalton is staying active underneath Vicini, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dalton moves into full guard.
Dalton keeping full guard, as Vicini tries to pass.
Dalton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vicini is one step ahead there.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vicini wants to control from the top but Dalton keeps moving.
Dalton is trying to keep Vicini in close.
Vicini trying to control but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Dalton wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Vicini is now in half guard.
Dalton is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Vicini has latched onto it... Big trouble! Vicini pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Dalton is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Vicini!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dido Vicini!
Dido Vicini thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CACC 24
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Professor Dickweed (ranked 2402 p4p, 316 weight class) and Dido Vicini (ranked 1973 p4p, 263 weight class). Vicini is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Mother. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Professor Dickweed! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 12 losses; Dido Vicini!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dickweed gets caught flat footed, as Vicini shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dickweed (0) vs (2) Vicini
Dickweed looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dickweed has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Vicini stopping the sweep attempt from Dickweed.
Dickweed working a defensive guard but Vicini manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dickweed (0) vs (5) Vicini
Dickweed tries to bench press Vicini off him but Vicini keeps the position.
Dickweed prevents Vicini from moving into mount.
Dickweed is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Vicini off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dickweed (4) vs (5) Vicini
Dickweed slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Vicini felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicini tries to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Dickweed controlling the positon.
Vicini breaks Dickweed's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dickweed (4) vs (7) Vicini
Dickweed is looking for a triangle but Vicini pushes his legs off easily.
Vicini passes into half guard.
Vicini wants to control but Dickweed is keeping him busy.
Dickweed trying to control here.
Dickweed is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickweed controlling the position well.
Dickweed is pressing down on Vicini's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dickweed being controlled here, momentarily.
Vicini stopping the sweep attempt from Dickweed.
Dickweed has his hands on Vicini's head, controlling the position.
Dickweed is trying to control the position but Vicini postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vicini looking to pass the guard.
Vicini wants to control from the top but Dickweed keeps moving.
Dickweed is trying to keep Vicini in close.
Vicini slips nicely into half guard.
Dickweed won't allow Vicini to pass to mount.
Vicini is thwarting Dickweed's attempts to control the position.
Vicini wants to control but Dickweed is keeping him busy.
Dickweed trying to control here.
Vicini perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is keen to just control but Dickweed is a slippery customer.
Dickweed slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vicini trying to control but Dickweed is working from the bottom.
Vicini might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dickweed haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dickweed controls Vicini momentarily but Vicini frees himself.
Dickweed bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vicini's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dickweed (6) vs (7) Vicini
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vicini wants to sweep but no luck.
Vicini not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dickweed wants to control from the top but Vicini keeps moving.
We've been hearing that Dickweed has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dickweed content to stall in guard here.
Vicini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dickweed is one step ahead there.
Dickweed wants to pass the guard but Vicini is keeping the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vicini wants to sweep but no luck.
Vicini is trying to control the position but Dickweed postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vicini is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dickweed (6) vs (9) Vicini
Dickweed working a defensive guard but Vicini manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dickweed (6) vs (12) Vicini
Dickweed is trying to get back to half guard.
Dickweed tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Vicini presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dickweed (6) vs (14) Vicini
Dickweed is squirming around, avoiding Vicini's attempts to control the action.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dickweed holds on to Vicini around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Dickweed is controlling an arm, preventing Vicini from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Dickweed is squirming around, avoiding Vicini's attempts to control the action.
Dickweed tries to hold on but Vicini postures up.
Dickweed tries to reverse the position but Vicini maintains control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vicini fails to take his opponent's back.
Dickweed tries to hold on but Vicini pushes him away.
Dickweed is in all sorts of trouble here.
Vicini tries to control but Dickweed wriggling away.
Dickweed is looking to improve his position but Vicini isn't that keen on the idea.
Dickweed is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vicini pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Vicini can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dickweed is looking to escape.
Vicini takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dickweed tries to reverse the position but Vicini maintains control.
Dickweed stops Vicini from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Dickweed is looking to get to half guard.
Vicini manages to capitalize on a mistake by Dickweed to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Dickweed (6) vs (17) Vicini
Vicini looking for the RNC.
Dickweed trying to control the action but Vicini just sinks the hooks in.
Dickweed tries to escape the position.
Vicini has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Dickweed's body.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dickweed tries to escape but Vicini has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Vicini working for the choke.
Vicini not allowing Dickweed to control his hands.
Vicini has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Dickweed has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Vicini is hanging on to Dickweed's back as he tries to escape.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Vicini looking for the choke but no joy.
Dickweed is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Dickweed is trying to break free.
Vicini trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Vicini looking for the choke but no joy.
Vicini doesn't have the hooks in and Dickweed manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dickweed (8) vs (17) Vicini
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vicini wants to sweep here but Dickweed controlling him for the moment.
Dickweed is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dickweed slips nicely into half guard.
Dickweed controlling the pace.
Vicini makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vicini.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Vicini throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dickweed preventing the sweep.
Dickweed pushes down on Vicini's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dickweed is trying to control. Vicini wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vicini tries to roll over but Dickweed keeps him under control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dickweed perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dickweed is trying to control. Vicini wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vicini is trying to get back to full guard.
Vicini works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dickweed wants to control from the top but Vicini keeps moving.
Dickweed showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vicini wins on points by 17 to 8.
During a confident post fight interview, Dido Vicini thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CACC 17
Date: Nov 11, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dido Vicini (ranked 1950 p4p, 253 weight class) and Erberth Santos (ranked 6631 p4p, 563 weight class). Vicini comes to the ring accompanied by Mother. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 12 losses; Dido Vicini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 2 losses; Erberth Santos!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Santos goes for a double leg but Vicini avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Vicini continues to drive forward.
Santos fails with a takedown attempt.
Vicini decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vicini (2) vs (0) Santos
Vicini is keen to just control but Santos is a slippery customer.
Vicini is pressing down on Santos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Santos is holding on for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Vicini is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vicini seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Santos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicini wants to pass to mount but Santos is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos trying to control from the bottom.
Vicini trying to control from half guard but Santos is working away.
Santos is looking to control Vicini's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Santos avoid being mounted?
Santos tries to get to full guard but Vicini has control of the leg.
Vicini moves into full mount! Santos won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (5) vs (0) Santos
Santos tries to lock up and control but Vicini gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Vicini (8) vs (0) Santos
Vicini is looking for the choke from the back position but Santos is controlling his hands well.
Santos tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Vicini takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Santos working to try and regain half guard.
Santos is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Santos tries to lock up and control but Vicini gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Santos has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Santos tries to control the position but Vicini now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Vicini (11) vs (0) Santos
Santos can't escape the position.
Vicini seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vicini has the hooks in. Santos is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Vicini passes his arm under Santos's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Santos taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dido Vicini!
An out of breath Dido Vicini thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Oct 27, 2019 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dido Vicini (ranked 1901 p4p, 248 weight class) and Helio Kimura (ranked 11028 p4p, 481 weight class). Vicini's entrance music is Mother. A fine choice. This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 11 losses; Dido Vicini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 18 losses; Helio Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Vicini shoots in and gets a takedown into Kimura's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vicini (2) vs (0) Kimura
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vicini trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vicini tries to free his leg and advance position but Kimura is retaining full guard.
Vicini wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
Vicini controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura 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: Vicini (2) vs (2) Kimura
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vicini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kimura seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Vicini is trying is best to control the position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Vicini wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura wants to pass to mount but Vicini is defending the position.
Kimura stalling.
Kimura's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Vicini moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kimura is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vicini looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kimura tries to free his leg and advance position but Vicini is retaining full guard.
Vicini controls Kimura momentarily but Kimura frees himself.
Kimura won't allow Vicini to sweep him here.
Vicini trying to keep a closed guard but Kimura is proving a slippery customer.
Vicini seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kimura tries to free his leg and advance position but Vicini is retaining full guard.
Vicini seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vicini looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kimura passes Vicini's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Vicini is looking to control Kimura's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vicini avoid being mounted?
Kimura perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Vicini moves into full guard.
Vicini wants to hit a switch here but Kimura passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Vicini there! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (2) vs (5) Kimura
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vicini keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kimura controlling the position easily from mount.
Vicini 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: Vicini (4) vs (5) Kimura
Vicini is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vicini trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Vicini wants to pass the guard but Kimura is keeping the position.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Vicini from controlling successfully.
Vicini wants to pass the guard but Kimura is keeping the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vicini wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
Vicini advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (7) vs (5) Kimura
Vicini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kimura keeps working.
Kimura is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Vicini's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Vicini working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kimura's thigh. Kimura counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is looking to pass into half guard but Kimura pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kimura is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (7) vs (7) Kimura
Kimura won't allow Vicini to sweep him here.
Vicini has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kimura has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (7) vs (10) Kimura
Kimura takes a little break here. Vicini wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Vicini is not content to let Kimura control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vicini tries to bench press Kimura off him but Kimura keeps the position.
Vicini is working hard here to advance position.
Vicini is letting Kimura control him for a moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Vicini can't do much from the bottom here.
Vicini tries to buck Kimura off but Kimura is having none of it.
Kimura content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Vicini tries to bench press Kimura off him but Kimura keeps the position.
Vicini sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Vicini actively working from the bottom here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Vicini tries to get to full guard but Kimura has control of the leg.
Kimura wants to pass to mount but Vicini is defending the position.
Kimura prevents Vicini from improving his position.
Kimura is pressing down on Vicini's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vicini is holding on for now.
Vicini is looking for a sweep. Kimura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vicini moves into full guard.
Vicini is trying to keep Kimura in close.
Kimura preventing the sweep.
Kimura engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Vicini working for a triangle but Kimura defends it easily.
Kimura stopping the sweep attempt from Vicini.
Kimura sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vicini is looking for a triangle but Kimura pushes his legs off easily.
Vicini wants to improve his position but instead Kimura has moved into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vicini tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kimura has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (7) vs (13) Kimura
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimura wins on points by 13 to 7. |
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Event:
TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Oct 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between David Allan Coe (ranked 1884 p4p, 217 weight class) and Dido Vicini (ranked 1893 p4p, 244 weight class). Coe comes to the cage accompanied by Nothing To Lose. 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; David Allan Coe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 11 losses; Dido Vicini!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Coe shoots in looking for a takedown. Vicini tries to sprawl out of it but Coe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vicini manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vicini with the counter takedown but Coe avoids it easily.
Coe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Coe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vicini is fending him off so far but Coe persists. Nope, Vicini circles away and we're back to standing.
Vicini looking to score a takedown here. Coe is defending well but Vicini drives through and ends up in Coe's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Coe (0) vs (2) Vicini
Vicini trying to control the position from guard on top but Coe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coe is trying to control the position but Vicini postures up.
Vicini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Coe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Coe wants to sweep here but Vicini controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vicini preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vicini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Coe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vicini controlling from the top position.
Vicini stopping the sweep attempt from Coe.
Coe trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coe is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Vicini is fighting to break Coe's control of his arms but Coe is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Vicini passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vicini sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Coe wants to improve his position but Vicini is controlling well.
Coe moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Vicini passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Coe (0) vs (5) Vicini
Coe looks to move to half guard but instead Vicini has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Coe (0) vs (7) Vicini
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coe gets back to half guard.
Vicini is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Coe is trying to control but Vicini passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Coe (0) vs (10) Vicini
Coe tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Vicini easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Coe (0) vs (12) Vicini
Coe really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Coe is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vicini wants to control the pace but Coe is squirming around nicely.
Coe really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Coe tries to reverse the position but Vicini maintains control.
Coe sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Vicini is stalling here. Coe is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Vicini seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Coe has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Coe (4) vs (12) Vicini
Vicini is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Coe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vicini keeps working.
Vicini regains half guard there - taking advantage of Coe's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Coe seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Vicini has recovered full guard.
Coe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Coe is pushing down on Vicini's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vicini is fighting to maintain full guard but Coe has managed to sneak the leg through.
Vicini felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Vicini works his way to full guard. Good work.
Coe looking to pass the guard.
Coe stays in close to Vicini's body and controls the position.
Coe wants to pass the guard but Vicini is keeping the position.
Vicini wants to sweep but no luck.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Coe wants to control from the top but Vicini keeps moving.
Coe stopping the sweep attempt from Vicini.
Coe tries to free his leg and advance position but Vicini is retaining full guard.
Coe wants to control from the top but Vicini keeps moving.
Coe forces his way into half guard.
Coe keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Vicini is staying active underneath Coe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Coe stalling.
Vicini makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vicini.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is trying to keep Coe in close.
Coe stopping the sweep attempt from Vicini.
Coe tries to free his leg and advance position but Vicini is retaining full guard.
Vicini 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: Coe (4) vs (14) Vicini
Vicini is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vicini is pressing down on Coe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Coe is holding on for now.
Vicini controlling the action here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vicini prevents Coe from improving his position.
Vicini is thwarting Coe's attempts to control the position.
Coe regains full guard. Nicely done.
Coe is trying to keep Vicini in close.
Coe is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vicini is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Coe is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vicini trying to control but Coe is working from the bottom.
Coe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vicini postures up.
Vicini trying to control but Coe is working from the bottom.
Coe looking for a sweep. Not yet Coe, not yet.
Vicini trying to control the position from guard on top but Coe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vicini postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is pushing down on Coe's leg trying to pass to half guard. Coe is fighting to maintain full guard but Vicini has managed to sneak the leg through.
Vicini is looking to advance position but Coe won't allow it.
Coe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Coe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vicini pulls his head out easily.
Coe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vicini wants to pass to mount but Coe is defending the position.
Coe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vicini is working away from the top position though.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Coe is not content to let Vicini control the position.
Coe is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vicini's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vicini's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Coe (8) vs (14) Vicini
Vicini showing good submission defense here.
Coe tries to keep control of the position but Vicini is staying busy.
Vicini trying to control but not successfully.
Coe goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Vicini escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coe (8) vs (16) Vicini
Vicini is working for a kimura but Coe is defending it quite comfortably.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vicini slows the pace down in half guard.
Vicini is pressing down on Coe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Coe is holding on for now.
Coe is trying to maintain the position but Vicini is very close to passing his half guard.
Coe wants to improve his position but Vicini is controlling well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Vicini looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Coe is looking for a sweep. Vicini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vicini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Coe keeps working.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Coe tries to get to full guard but Vicini has control of the leg.
Coe trying to hold on to Vicini's head to control him but Vicini postures up.
Vicini is looking to take a break and control but Coe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Coe works his way to full guard. Good work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Coe is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coe (10) vs (16) Vicini
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vicini is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Coe's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vicini wins on points by 16 to 10.
Dido Vicini thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 18, 2019 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dido Vicini (ranked 1873 p4p, 234 weight class) and Sven Svensson (ranked 3025 p4p, 0 weight class). Vicini comes to the cage accompanied by Mother. Svensson has chosen Hells Bells - ACDC as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 11 losses; Dido Vicini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Sven Svensson!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Vicini fails with a takedown attempt.
Vicini is trying hard to land a takedown here. Svensson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Svensson stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dido Vicini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vicini shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Svensson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vicini (2) vs (0) Svensson
Svensson wants to sweep but no luck.
Vicini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Svensson is keeping the position for now.
Vicini won't allow Svensson to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svensson working a defensive guard here.
Svensson controlling the position.
Vicini passes Svensson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vicini looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Svensson wants to get back to full guard.
Vicini tries to pass to full mount but Svensson defends it.
Vicini is working for a submission of some sort.
Vicini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Svensson keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Svensson sees it coming and defends easily.
Vicini wants to free his trapped foot but Svensson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Vicini is thwarting Svensson's attempts to control the position.
Vicini trying to control from half guard but Svensson is working away.
Svensson is looking for a sweep. Vicini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vicini wants to pass to mount but Svensson is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vicini tries to pass to full mount but Svensson defends it.
Svensson is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vicini is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vicini trying to pass the guard but Svensson defending well.
Vicini moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (5) vs (0) Svensson
Vicini wants to control but Svensson is keeping him busy.
Svensson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (5) vs (2) Svensson
Vicini is trying to get back to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Svensson is looking to pass Vicini's guard but actually Vicini recovers to full guard.
Vicini has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Svensson has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (5) vs (5) Svensson
Vicini is looking to regain half guard here but Svensson keeps moving and retains side control.
Vicini looks to move to half guard but instead Svensson has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Vicini (5) vs (7) Svensson
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vicini tries to hold on but Svensson postures up.
Vicini sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Svensson wants to pass the guard but Vicini is defending well.
Svensson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Vicini wants to get back to full guard but Svensson has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (5) vs (10) Svensson
Svensson wants to control but Vicini is keeping him busy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is trying to get back to half guard.
Svensson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Vicini has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Svensson but great work by Vicini. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vicini (9) vs (10) Svensson
Svensson trying to remain calm as Vicini controls from the top position.
Svensson tries to improve position but can't.
Svensson is not content to let Vicini control the position.
Vicini tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Svensson is looking to reverse the position.
Vicini has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Svensson! Score +2 for reaching mount: Vicini (11) vs (10) Svensson
Vicini trying to control but Svensson is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vicini is trying to take his opponent's back.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vicini trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Svensson wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Vicini (14) vs (10) Svensson
Vicini looking for the RNC.
Vicini has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Svensson's body.
You can see the frustration on Svensson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Vicini working for a choke but Svensson is defending well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Svensson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Svensson for a finish.
Svensson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Vicini gets his way!
Vicini looking to hold on to the position here but Svensson rolls and ends up regaining guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Svensson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vicini is one step ahead there.
Vicini drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Svensson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Vicini has Svensson in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (14) vs (12) Svensson
Vicini 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: Vicini (16) vs (12) Svensson
Svensson is looking for a sweep. Vicini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is trying to control the action in half guard but Svensson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vicini content to control rather than advance.
Vicini trying to mount his opponent but Svensson defends it.
Vicini perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Svensson is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Svensson is looking for a sweep. Vicini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Svensson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Vicini has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (19) vs (12) Svensson
Svensson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Svensson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vicini pulls his head out easily.
Vicini prevents Svensson from improving his position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Svensson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vicini wants to control from the top but Svensson keeps moving.
Svensson is looking for a triangle here but Vicini uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (22) vs (12) Svensson
Vicini works to advance to full mount. Svensson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Vicini (24) vs (12) Svensson
And that's the end of the fight!
Vicini takes the fight on points by 24 to 12.
Our winner, Dido Vicini, 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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Event:
TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 17, 2019 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Erno Bajza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dido Vicini (ranked 1871 p4p, 235 weight class). Bajza comes to the cage accompanied by 5th Symphony. The crowd seem to be enjoying Vicini's choice of entrance music: Mother. On his way into the cage it seems that Erno Bajza has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Erno Bajza seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Erno Bajza! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 11 losses; Dido Vicini!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vicini shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bajza (0) vs (2) Vicini
Bajza is not content to let Vicini control the position.
Bajza is trying to get back to full guard.
Vicini not doing much here.
Bajza controlling the position for now.
Vicini trying to pass the guard but Bajza defending well.
Bajza knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vicini on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bajza wants to get back to full guard.
Vicini stalling.
Vicini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bajza keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bajza tries to roll over but Vicini keeps him under control.
Bajza is staying active underneath Vicini, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bajza is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Vicini has latched onto it... Big trouble! Vicini pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Bajza is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Vicini!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dido Vicini!
A very excited looking Dido Vicini made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWGC 25 (265lbs, D1): Finals - Round 3
Date: Aug 06, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Helio Kimura (ranked 11143 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dido Vicini (ranked 1794 p4p, 0 weight class). Vicini has chosen Mother as his entrance music. Dido Vicini acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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 28 wins and 18 losses; Helio Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 10 losses; Dido Vicini!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Vicini. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kimura (0) vs (4) Vicini
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.
Vicini advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kimura (0) vs (6) Vicini
Vicini with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Kimura wants to control but Vicini is having none of it.
Vicini looking to control and managing it successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicini is trying to take his opponent's back.
Vicini controlling the pace for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura reaches up and holds on to Vicini to control the position.
Kimura slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Vicini is looking to advance position but Kimura won't allow it.
Vicini is stalling here. Kimura is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Vicini seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kimura has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kimura (4) vs (6) Vicini
Kimura controlling the position from side mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vicini tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kimura controlling from side mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is looking to reverse the position.
Kimura controls the position from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vicini tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura wants to control but Vicini is keeping him busy.
Vicini is trying to improve his position.
Kimura controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Vicini's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vicini is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Kimura wants to control but Vicini is keeping him busy.
I wouldn't like to be where Vicini is right now.
Vicini is looking for a sweep.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kimura passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (7) vs (6) Vicini
Kimura takes Vicini's back. Score +3 for taking back: Kimura (10) vs (6) Vicini
Vicini tries to break free.
Vicini breaks Kimura's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (10) vs (8) Vicini
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Vicini from controlling successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kimura has his hands on Vicini's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vicini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kimura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kimura wants to sweep here but Vicini controlling him for the moment.
Vicini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kimura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Vicini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vicini trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vicini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Vicini from controlling successfully.
Kimura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kimura keeping full guard, as Vicini tries to pass.
Kimura can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vicini controls the pace.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Vicini tries to free his leg and advance position but Kimura is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kimura is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (12) vs (8) Vicini
Vicini trying to keep a closed guard but Kimura is proving a slippery customer.
Vicini has his foot on Kimura's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kimura works his way back into a safe position though.
Kimura wants to control from the top but Vicini keeps moving.
Vicini is trying to control the position but Kimura postures up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Vicini working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kimura doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kimura manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vicini wants to sweep but no luck.
Vicini keeps trying to improve his position.
Vicini lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (12) vs (10) Vicini
Vicini wants to pass the guard but Kimura is keeping the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vicini's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vicini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vicini is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kimura trying to keep a closed guard but Vicini is proving a slippery customer.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Vicini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Vicini from controlling successfully.
Vicini advances to half guard.
Vicini is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kimura has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vicini is trying to control the action in half guard but Kimura is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vicini wants to pass to mount but Kimura is defending the position.
Kimura manages to get to full guard.
Vicini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kimura is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vicini wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimura takes the fight on points by 12 to 10.
Helio Kimura is the new heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
TWGC 25 (265lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Aug 05, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mike Schultz (ranked 19221 p4p, 494 weight class) and Dido Vicini (ranked 1794 p4p, 0 weight class). Vicini is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Mother. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Dido Vicini enters the cage!
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 16 wins and 9 losses; Mike Schultz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 10 losses; Dido Vicini!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Vicini shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schultz (0) vs (2) Vicini
Schultz wants to improve his position but Vicini is controlling well.
Vicini wants to free his trapped foot but Schultz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Vicini is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vicini is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicini works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (0) vs (5) Vicini
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vicini trying to control the action but Schultz is working from the bottom.
Schultz can't do much from the bottom here.
Vicini passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Schultz! Score +2 for reaching mount: Schultz (0) vs (7) Vicini
Vicini wants to control the pace but Schultz is squirming around nicely.
We've been hearing good reports from Schultz'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.
Schultz is desperately trying to improve his position but Vicini has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vicini has hold of Schultz's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Schultz manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Vicini trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vicini moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Schultz has worked his arm free - good work by Schultz!
Vicini tries to advance to mount but Schultz denies him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Schultz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Vicini wants to control but Schultz is keeping him busy.
Vicini thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schultz struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vicini trying to control the action but Schultz is working from the bottom.
Vicini tries to move into full mount but can't pass Schultz's legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vicini looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vicini thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vicini trying to control the position but Schultz is working away.
Vicini is trying to get an arm triangle but Schultz is defending well.
Schultz tries to improve position but can't.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vicini happy to just control the position for now.
Let's hope that Vicini 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.
Vicini trying to control the action but Schultz is working from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is looking for a sweep.
Schultz gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Schultz (0) vs (9) Vicini
Schultz wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Schultz (0) vs (12) Vicini
Vicini looking for the RNC.
Vicini is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Vicini looking for the choke from the back.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is looking for the choke from the back position but Schultz is controlling his hands well.
Vicini is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Vicini wants to control but Schultz is keeping busy.
Vicini is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Schultz knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Schultz for a finish.
Schultz defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Vicini's arms.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vicini tightening his grip on Schultz, looking for the choke.
Vicini is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Schultz has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Our spies down at at Roosters Coop inform us that Vicini has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Vicini trying to control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Schultz has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Schultz is keeping busy.
Vicini controlling from the back.
Schultz tries to escape but Vicini has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Schultz trying to control the action but Vicini just sinks the hooks in.
Vicini keeps control of the position as Schultz tries to break free.
Vicini is looking to control Schultz but Schultz is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Vicini has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vicini gets his hands free as Schultz looks to control.
Vicini has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Schultz is in real trouble here. Vicini gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Schultz is tapping out! Vicini wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dido Vicini!
Dido Vicini thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 25 (265lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Aug 04, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Maki Pulu (ranked 464 p4p, 63 weight class) and Dido Vicini (ranked 1799 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Pulu might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Alive. Vicini has chosen Mother as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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 7 wins and 3 losses; Maki Pulu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 10 losses; Dido Vicini!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vicini shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pulu defends it nicely.
Vicini closes the distance and clinches up with Pulu, looking for a takedown. Vicini pushes Pulu against the cage but Pulu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vicini fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pulu avoids it really well and circles away.
Maki Pulu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dido Vicini.
Pulu dives in and grabs Vicini's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vicini pushes down on Pulu's head and hops out.
Vicini shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pulu but Pulu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vicini tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pulu swivels and escapes.
Vicini shoots in looking for a takedown. Pulu tries to sprawl out of it but Vicini keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pulu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulu shoots in for a takedown but Vicini shows good takedown defense.
Pulu fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vicini sprawls well initially but Pulu persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pulu (2) vs (0) Vicini
Pulu is keen to just control but Vicini is a slippery customer.
Pulu looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vicini is trying to get back to full guard.
Vicini is pressing down on Pulu's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pulu controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pulu looking to pass the guard.
Vicini wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulu trying to control the position from guard on top but Vicini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pulu stays in close to Vicini's body and controls the position.
Pulu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vicini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vicini 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: Pulu (2) vs (2) Vicini
Pulu trying to hold on to Vicini's head to control him but Vicini postures up.
Pulu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pulu sees it coming and defends easily.
Pulu moves into full guard.
Pulu controls Vicini momentarily but Vicini frees himself.
Vicini won't allow Pulu to sweep him here.
Vicini stands and throws Pulu's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pulu (2) vs (5) Vicini
Pulu is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vicini has hold of Pulu's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Pulu seems comfortable defending it but Vicini has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Pulu is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Pulu is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Vicini couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dido Vicini!
Dido Vicini decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 25 (265lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dido Vicini (ranked 1808 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cajun Puto (ranked 21818 p4p, 0 weight class). Vicini's entrance music is Mother. A fine choice. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Cajun Puto enters the cage!
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 15 wins and 10 losses; Dido Vicini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 6 losses; Cajun Puto!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Vicini manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Puto on his heels. He'll look to pass Puto's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vicini (2) vs (0) Puto
Puto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vicini defends well.
Vicini forces his way into half guard.
Vicini trying to advance position but Puto counters by regaining guard.
Vicini wants to pass the guard but Puto is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicini thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Puto has control of Vicini's left arm, preventing Vicini from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vicini wants to pass the guard but Puto is keeping the position.
Puto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Puto looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Vicini advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (5) vs (0) Puto
Puto regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vicini looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Vicini sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Puto is looking for a sweep. Vicini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vicini wants to pass the guard but Puto is defending well.
Vicini is trying to control. Puto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Puto wants to get back to full guard.
Vicini wants to pass to mount but Puto is defending the position.
Puto is controlling Vicini's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puto is staying active underneath Vicini, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Puto won't allow Vicini to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puto regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vicini trying to control but Puto is working from the bottom.
Vicini is fighting to break Puto's control of his arms but Puto is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Vicini advances to half guard.
Puto has a hand on Vicini's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Vicini takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (8) vs (0) Puto
Vicini is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Puto is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Vicini (11) vs (0) Puto
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Puto is in bad spot here.
Puto keeps trying to improve his position.
Vicini gets his hands free as Puto looks to control.
Vicini is hanging on to Puto's back as he tries to escape.
Puto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Vicini tries to get the hooks in deep but Puto pushed the leg off.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
What can Puto do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
I really don't envy Puto right now.
Vicini is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Puto knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Puto for a finish.
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.
Vicini is looking for the choke from the back position but Puto is controlling his hands well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Puto's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Vicini tries to keep control of the position but Puto is staying busy.
Vicini is not going to allow Puto to sit and survive in this position.
Puto fending off the submission attempt from Vicini.
I would not like to be Puto right now.
Vicini trying to control momentarily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Puto wants to escape the position.
Good control from Vicini.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Vicini's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Puto can't escape the position.
Vicini doesn't have the hooks in and Puto manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (11) vs (2) Puto
Vicini can't keep his opponent in guard - Puto advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Vicini wants to improve his position but Puto is controlling well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vicini keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Puto moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (11) vs (5) Puto
Puto wants to control but Vicini is keeping him busy.
Vicini struggling a bit here.
Puto wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vicini, who protects the arm well.
Vicini is looking to reverse the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Puto tries to advance to mount but can't.
Puto moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Vicini (11) vs (7) Puto
Puto prevents Vicini from getting the reversal.
Puto tries to control but Vicini wriggling away.
Puto tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Puto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vicini is looking to escape.
Vicini wants to hold on but Puto pushes him away.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Puto works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Vicini (11) vs (10) Puto
Puto really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Vicini.
Vicini rolls, trying to escape but Puto keeps control of the position.
Puto seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Vicini's chin but Vicini turns very nicely into Puto's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Vicini.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (13) vs (10) Puto
Puto controls Vicini momentarily but Vicini frees himself.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vicini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Puto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Puto is looking to sweep but instead, Vicini has passed into half guard.
Vicini wants to control but Puto is keeping him busy.
Puto wants to control but Vicini is keeping busy.
Puto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vicini is fighting to break Puto's control of his arms but Puto is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Vicini showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Puto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vicini postures up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Vicini looking to sit in guard and control but Puto gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (13) vs (12) Puto
Puto works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Puto wants to pass the guard but Vicini is defending well.
Puto trying to control from half guard but Vicini is working away.
Vicini is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Roosters Coop, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Puto sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vicini takes the fight on points by 13 to 12.
A relieved looking Dido Vicini thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TWGC 25 (265lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dido Vicini (ranked 1796 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keijo Tapaus (ranked 2954 p4p, 0 weight class). Vicini's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mother. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped 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 14 wins and 10 losses; Dido Vicini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Keijo Tapaus!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Tapaus rushes Vicini and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vicini has hold of one of Tapaus's legs. Tapaus is fighting the takedown attempt but Vicini gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vicini (2) vs (0) Tapaus
Tapaus trying to control the position.
Vicini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tapaus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tapaus keeping moving, preventing Vicini from controlling successfully.
Tapaus working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Vicini has passed into half guard!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicini passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (5) vs (0) Tapaus
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vicini takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Vicini (8) vs (0) Tapaus
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vicini looking for the choke from the back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Vicini controlling the positon.
Vicini working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Tapaus fending off the submission attempt from Vicini.
I really don't envy Tapaus right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tapaus showing good submission defense here.
Vicini is hanging on to Tapaus's back as he tries to escape.
Vicini tries to get the hooks in deep but Tapaus pushed the leg off.
Tapaus is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tapaus is in bad spot here.
Vicini is looking to control Tapaus but Tapaus is wriggling around and keeping busy.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Tapaus staying busy and making it hard for Vicini to control.
Tapaus showing good submission defense here.
Vicini is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Tapaus defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tapaus wants to escape the position.
Vicini seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Will Vicini go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Tapaus turns into Vicini and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (8) vs (2) Tapaus
Vicini wants to sweep but no luck.
Tapaus is stalling in the full guard.
Vicini looking for a sweep. Not yet Vicini, not yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tapaus trying to control but Vicini is working from the bottom.
Vicini wants to sweep but no luck.
Vicini keeping moving, preventing Tapaus from controlling successfully.
Tapaus won't allow Vicini to sweep him here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tapaus wants to pass the guard but Vicini is keeping the position.
Tapaus trying to control but Vicini is working from the bottom.
Tapaus stopping the sweep attempt from Vicini.
Vicini keeping moving, preventing Tapaus from controlling successfully.
Tapaus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vicini has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tapaus has managed to get both his arms back between Vicini's legs - danger averted.
Tapaus slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (8) vs (5) Tapaus
Vicini tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tapaus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vicini keeps working.
Tapaus tries for a kimura but Vicini is defending well.
Tapaus tries for a kimura but Vicini is defending well.
Vicini is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tapaus wants to take a breather but Vicini is having none of it.
Vicini trying to control from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tapaus is looking for a kimura here.
Vicini tries to roll over but Tapaus keeps him under control.
Tapaus is looking to take a break and control but Vicini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vicini slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vicini wants to sweep here but Tapaus controlling him for the moment.
Vicini working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tapaus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tapaus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vicini keeping moving, preventing Tapaus from controlling successfully.
Vicini looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Tapaus has picked Vicini up and slammed him! Vicini can't keep hold of the triangle and Tapaus manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (8) vs (8) Tapaus
Vicini can't do much from the bottom here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tapaus trying to control the position but Vicini is working away.
Vicini tries to buck Tapaus off but Tapaus is having none of it.
Tapaus trying to control the action but Vicini is working from the bottom.
Tapaus looking to control but instead Vicini has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Vicini is looking for a sweep. Tapaus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tapaus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vicini is looking for a sweep. Tapaus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tapaus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vicini wants to control but Tapaus passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (8) vs (11) Tapaus
Vicini tries to bench press Tapaus off him but Tapaus keeps the position.
Tapaus in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Tapaus is trying to get an arm triangle but Vicini is defending well.
Tapaus wants to take a breather but Vicini manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Tapaus.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tapaus looking to pass the guard.
Tapaus showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tapaus trying to control the position from guard on top but Vicini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vicini wants to sweep here but Tapaus controlling him for the moment.
Tapaus passes into half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is looking to control Tapaus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vicini avoid being mounted?
Tapaus trying to pass the guard but Vicini defending well.
Vicini is looking to improve his position.
Tapaus is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Vicini as he works his way to full guard.
Vicini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tapaus trying to control but Vicini is working from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tapaus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vicini is keeping the position for now.
Vicini keeping moving, preventing Tapaus from controlling successfully.
Vicini wants to sweep here but Tapaus controlling him for the moment.
Tapaus trying to control the position from guard on top but Vicini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tapaus looking to sit in guard and control but Vicini gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (10) vs (11) Tapaus
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vicini passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (13) vs (11) Tapaus
And that's the end of the fight!
Vicini takes the fight on points by 13 to 11.
Dido Vicini decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Bussa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vicini lands with a right hand.
Vicini ducks under a wild hook from Bussa.
Vicini is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vicini throws a head kick that misses.
Bussa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vicini darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vicini jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bussa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bussa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vicini uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bussa has time to react.
Bussa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bussa throws a series of punches but Vicini avoids them all with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Vicini darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bussa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vicini. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vicini is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bussa! #T1##SUB#
Vicini is working for a guillotine from mount but Bussa frees his head quite easily.
#SUB#
Vicini is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Bussa is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Bussa flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Vicini anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Bussa and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Vicini slips an arm under Bussa chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Vicini has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Vicini is squeezing on Bussa like an anaconda would it's prey. Bussa fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 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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Event:
ADWGC Tokyo 4
Date: Mar 24, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dido Vicini (ranked 2179 p4p, 252 weight class) and Ultime Fauchelevent (ranked 2492 p4p, 273 weight class). Vicini comes into the arena with Mother blaring out of the sound system. Fauchelevent has chosen Rue des Cascades as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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 14 wins and 9 losses; Dido Vicini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Ultime Fauchelevent!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Ren Mimura.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fauchelevent.
Vicini stuffs the takedown attempt from Fauchelevent. Fauchelevent gets slowly back to his feet.
Vicini feinted with a counter takedown.
Vicini shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fauchelevent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vicini (2) vs (0) Fauchelevent
Vicini looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fauchelevent has his foot on Vicini's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vicini works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicini looking to pass the guard.
Fauchelevent is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Vicini has his hands clasped together but Fauchelevent extends and breaks Vicini's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Fauchelevent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ultime Fauchelevent!
A very excited looking Ultime Fauchelevent made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
ADWGC 6
Date: Mar 08, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dido Vicini (ranked 2128 p4p, 265 weight class) and Ewen Davis (ranked 713 p4p, 104 weight class). Vicini comes to the cage accompanied by Mother. Davis has chosen Atreyu-Ex's and oh's as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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 14 wins and 8 losses; Dido Vicini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 6 losses; Ewen Davis!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Davis shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Davis was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Vicini (0) vs (4) Davis
Davis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Vicini prevents Davis from improving position.
Vicini is letting Davis control him for a moment.
Vicini is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Big Price MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Vicini tries to bench press Davis off him but Davis keeps the position.
Davis swings around for an armbar but Vicini sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Davis's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (2) vs (4) Davis
Davis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vicini's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (2) vs (6) Davis
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis looking to sit in guard and control but Vicini gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (4) vs (6) Davis
Davis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vicini manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (4) vs (8) Davis
Davis preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vicini looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Davis puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
My spies in Brazilian Elite Team inform me that Davis has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Vicini looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vicini is refusing to be controlled, as Davis sits in half guard.
Vicini regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vicini keeping full guard, as Davis tries to pass.
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but Vicini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davis tries to free his leg and advance position but Vicini is retaining full guard.
Davis works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Davis tries to pass to full mount but Vicini defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vicini gets full guard.
Vicini is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Davis is pushing down on Vicini's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vicini is fighting to maintain full guard but Davis has managed to sneak the leg through.
Davis trying to pass the guard but Vicini defending well.
Davis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vicini does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vicini is trying to get back to full guard.
Davis uses his free foot to push down on Vicini's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vicini. Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (4) vs (11) Davis
Davis trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Davis working for a submission but Vicini is keeping him at bay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis wants to take Vicini's back here but Vicini is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Vicini is squirming around, avoiding Davis's attempts to control the action.
Davis swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Vicini is now in Davis's guard. A big mistake from Davis there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (6) vs (11) Davis
Davis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davis controls Vicini momentarily but Vicini frees himself.
Vicini trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vicini might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Davis is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (6) vs (13) Davis
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vicini working a defensive guard here.
Davis trying to control but Vicini is working from the bottom.
Vicini looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Davis has picked Vicini up and slammed him! Vicini can't keep hold of the triangle and Davis manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (6) vs (16) Davis
Davis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Davis has knee on belly momentarily but Vicini bucks him off and regains half guard.
Davis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vicini is just riding it out for now. Davis eventually gives up the hold.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vicini wants to get back to full guard.
Davis seems to be looking for submissions.
Davis looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Vicini is looking to improve his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Davis stalling away here and it's allowed Vicini to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vicini wants to sweep here but Davis controlling him for the moment.
Davis looking to sit in guard and control but Vicini gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (8) vs (16) Davis
Vicini looking to improve position, pressing down on Davis's thigh with his hand. Davis seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Vicini paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Vicini's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Davis picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ewen Davis!
Ewen Davis is the new heavyweight champion!
Post fight, an emotional Ewen Davis said 'I am in no rush to destroy anyone in my way.'. |
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Event:
ADWGC Tokyo 2
Date: Mar 03, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pablo Dominguez (ranked 16329 p4p, 516 weight class) and Dido Vicini (ranked 2133 p4p, 259 weight class). Dominguez kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Change by The Deftones. Vicini has chosen Mother as his entrance music. Dido Vicini has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 5 losses; Pablo Dominguez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 8 losses; Dido Vicini!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Vicini shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dominguez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dominguez (0) vs (2) Vicini
Vicini slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (0) vs (5) Vicini
Vicini wants to control but Dominguez is keeping him busy.
Dominguez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dominguez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vicini's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vicini's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dominguez (4) vs (5) Vicini
Vicini tries to break free.
Dominguez has good solid back control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vicini tries to escape the position.
Dominguez just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Vicini felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Dominguez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Vicini for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vicini is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez keeps control of the position easily here as Vicini tries to buck him off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dominguez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've been hearing good reports from Dominguez'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.
Dominguez avoiding Vicini 's attempts to control his hands.
Dominguez is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vicini can't escape the position.
Dominguez has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Vicini's body.
Dominguez has the hooks in. Vicini is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Dominguez has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Vicini's body.
Vicini is trying to break free.
Dominguez has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Vicini's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez continues to stall.
Dominguez tries to get the hooks in deep but Vicini pushed the leg off.
Dominguez is riding his opponent, not letting Vicini buck him off.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
More hug and hope from Dominguez.
Dominguez trying to control momentarily.
Dominguez is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vicini tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Vicini regains half guard.
Vicini won't allow Dominguez to pass to mount.
Vicini gets back to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vicini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vicini has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dominguez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vicini lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (4) vs (7) Vicini
Vicini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dominguez is keeping the position for now.
Vicini advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (4) vs (10) Vicini
Dominguez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Vicini off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dominguez (8) vs (10) Vicini
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Dominguez.
Dominguez wants to control but Vicini is keeping busy.
Vicini can't escape the position.
Dominguez really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Vicini.
Vicini wants to escape the position.
Dominguez is riding his opponent, not letting Vicini buck him off.
You can see the frustration on Vicini's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Dominguez's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Vicini wants to escape the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Vicini.
Dominguez controlling well, preventing Vicini from escaping the position.
Dominguez slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Vicini staying busy and making it hard for Dominguez to control.
Dominguez trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Vicini doesn't escape.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is keeping busy.
What can Vicini do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Vicini just trying to survive but Dominguez is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
I would not like to be Vicini right now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Vicini right now.
A lull in the action here.
Vicini is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Further stalling from Dominguez.
Vicini can't escape the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Vicini doesn't escape.
Vicini wants to escape the position.
I would not like to be Vicini right now.
Vicini is in bad spot here.
Dominguez has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Vicini's body.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
I really don't envy Vicini right now.
Dominguez slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Vicini tries to escape the position.
Dominguez is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Vicini is trying to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dominguez really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Vicini.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vicini wins on points by 10 to 8.
Dido Vicini is the new heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Dido Vicini made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Pablo Dominguez spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm telling you right now, these people that fuckin do steroids, you know what I mean? I'm like, I wish everything was legal, because that would give them the chance to go out there and make their mark and then burn the fuck out. And that's when I come in with my consistency, because I'm coming.'. |
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Event:
ADWGC 2
Date: Feb 20, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tony Slevin (ranked 14654 p4p, 518 weight class) and Dido Vicini (ranked 2123 p4p, 259 weight class). Slevin's entrance music is timber. A fine choice. Vicini comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Mother kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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 5 wins and 5 losses; Tony Slevin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Dido Vicini!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vicini closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Slevin to the mat! Slevin manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Slevin (0) vs (2) Vicini
Slevin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vicini trying to control but Slevin is working from the bottom.
Vicini wants to pass the guard but Slevin is keeping the position.
Vicini trying to control but Slevin is working from the bottom.
Slevin controlling the position.
Slevin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Slevin has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Vicini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vicini is still trying to improve position.
Vicini wants to control from the top but Slevin keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicini won't allow Slevin to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slevin looking to control.
Slevin has Vicini pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slevin keeping moving, preventing Vicini from controlling successfully.
Vicini advances to half guard.
Slevin tries to get to full guard but Vicini has control of the leg.
Vicini looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Slevin wants to get back to full guard.
Slevin keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Vicini trying to pass the guard but Slevin defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is looking to take a break and control but Slevin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Slevin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vicini trying to control the pace.
Vicini prevents Slevin from improving his position.
Vicini is looking to advance position but Slevin won't allow it.
Vicini looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Slevin is positioning himself well to prevent Vicini advancing to mount.
Vicini is trying to control the action in half guard but Slevin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vicini prevents Slevin from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vicini in particular looking to stall.
Slevin is trying to get back to full guard.
Vicini is pressing down on Slevin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Slevin is holding on for now.
Slevin gets back to full guard.
Vicini works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Slevin tries to get to full guard but Vicini has control of the leg.
Slevin wants to control but Vicini is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Slevin won't allow Vicini to pass to mount.
Vicini is trying to work for a kimura but Slevin is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vicini looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Slevin is trying to control but can't.
Vicini trying to pass the guard but Slevin defending well.
Vicini wants to control but Slevin is keeping him busy.
Slevin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vicini is working away from the top position though.
Vicini seems to be working for a kimura but Slevin defends the submission attempt.
Slevin trying to hold on to Vicini's head to control him but Vicini postures up.
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: Slevin (0) vs (5) Vicini
Slevin sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Vicini trying to pass the guard but Slevin defending well.
Vicini is controlling the pace.
Slevin wants to improve his position but Vicini is controlling well.
Vicini wants to pass the guard but Slevin is defending well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Slevin is trying to control but can't.
Vicini is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Slevin sees it coming and defends easily.
Slevin wants to control but Vicini is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Slevin tries to get to full guard but Vicini has control of the leg.
Slevin trying to control here.
Slevin gets full guard.
Vicini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slevin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Slevin has control of Vicini's left arm, preventing Vicini from doing any damage.
Vicini postures up.
Vicini stands and throws Slevin's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Slevin (0) vs (8) Vicini
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Slevin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Slevin (2) vs (8) Vicini
Vicini wants to improve his position but Slevin is controlling well.
Vicini felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Still in half guard, Slevin seems content to control.
Slevin wants to free his trapped foot but Vicini is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Slevin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vicini is looking to improve his position.
Slevin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vicini defends it well.
Vicini wants to control but Slevin is keeping busy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Slevin prevents Vicini from improving his position.
Vicini wants to sweep but Slevin has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Slevin (5) vs (8) Vicini
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Slevin is looking to take a break and control but Vicini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vicini is being controlled here.
Slevin wants to take a breather but Vicini manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Slevin.
Slevin is pushing down on Vicini's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vicini is fighting to maintain full guard but Slevin has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Slevin trying to pass the guard but Vicini defending well.
Slevin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Vicini is looking for a sweep. Slevin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vicini is trying to control but can't.
Vicini is looking for a sweep. Slevin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vicini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vicini gets full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Vicini can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Slevin controls the pace.
Vicini is looking for a triangle but Slevin pushes his legs off easily.
Vicini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Slevin is one step ahead there.
Slevin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vicini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Slevin is stalling in the full guard.
Vicini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Slevin is one step ahead there.
Slevin slips nicely into half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Slevin stalling.
Slevin wants to free his trapped foot but Vicini is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Slevin is controlling the pace.
Vicini is not content to let Slevin control the position.
Vicini trying to control but Slevin postures up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Slevin trying to control the action but Vicini is working from the bottom.
Vicini wants to improve his position but Slevin is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Slevin tries to pass to full mount but Vicini defends it.
Vicini tries to get to full guard but Slevin has control of the leg.
Vicini is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Vicini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Slevin slows the pace down in half guard.
Vicini wants to improve his position but Slevin is controlling well.
Slevin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Slevin wants to pass to mount but Vicini is defending the position.
Slevin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Slevin works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Slevin (8) vs (8) Vicini
Vicini tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Slevin controlling the position easily from mount.
Vicini regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slevin is looking to advance position but Vicini won't allow it.
Vicini is looking for a sweep. Slevin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Vicini gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Vicini wins on points by 9 to 8.
Dido Vicini decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Tony Slevin spoke after the fight, saying 'ill be round your house later with the lads'. |
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Event:
TWGC 24 (205lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jan 29, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Santiago Gracie (ranked 6639 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dido Vicini (ranked 2061 p4p, 253 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Vicini's choice of entrance music: Mother. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 9 losses; Santiago Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 7 losses; Dido Vicini!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
Gracie takes the fight into the clinch.
Gracie gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Vicini
Still in half guard, Gracie seems content to control.
Vicini wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Gracie not doing much here.
Vicini is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (0) Vicini
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vicini keeps working.
Gracie passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Vicini! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (7) vs (0) Vicini
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Gracie controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vicini is trying desperately to improve position.
Gracie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gracie looking to secure an arm triangle but Vicini defends it well.
Vicini felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Vicini is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.
Vicini is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gracie fails to take his opponent's back.
Gracie controlling the position easily from mount.
Vicini regains half guard.
Vicini is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie'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 three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vicini defends it well.
Gracie content to control rather than advance.
Vicini is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vicini looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Vicini defends it.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vicini keeps working.
Vicini is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie is thwarting Vicini's attempts to control the position.
Vicini is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vicini is still trying to improve position.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Vicini is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gracie slows the pace down in half guard.
Gracie is pressing down on Vicini's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vicini is holding on for now.
Vicini is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie controlling the action here.
Gracie works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (10) vs (0) Vicini
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vicini is looking to escape.
Gracie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Vicini is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gracie controlling from mount.
Gracie trying to control but Vicini is having none of it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie is looking to work his way around to Vicini's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Vicini regains half guard.
Gracie trying to control the action but Vicini is working from the bottom.
Vicini is looking to improve his position.
Gracie with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Vicini is working away.
Gracie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gracie seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Vicini for as long as he can get away with.
Vicini looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Vicini is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vicini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vicini looking for submissions off his back.
Vicini is looking to improve his position.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Vicini won't allow it.
Gracie controlling the pace.
Vicini is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vicini wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Vicini is keeping the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Vicini is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Gracie pushes down on Vicini's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vicini tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Gracie seems content to control.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vicini does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vicini is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (13) vs (0) Vicini
Gracie moves to his opponent's back but Vicini bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Gracie. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (13) vs (2) Vicini
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vicini wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Vicini might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gracie haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Vicini looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Vicini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is controlling Vicini's posture.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Vicini tries to pass.
Gracie working for a triangle but Vicini defends it easily.
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Vicini defends easily.
Gracie trying to control the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Vicini works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vicini passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (13) vs (5) Vicini
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie takes the fight on points by 13 to 5.
A victorious Santiago Gracie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 24 (205lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jan 21, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dido Vicini (ranked 2046 p4p, 243 weight class) and Roger De Santos (ranked 2128 p4p, 246 weight class). Vicini kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Mother. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Dido Vicini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Roger De Santos!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
De Santos shoots in looking for a takedown. Vicini tries to sprawl out of it but De Santos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vicini manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
De Santos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vicini tries to avoid it but De Santos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vicini to the ground. Vicini escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vicini changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
De Santos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vicini is fending him off so far but De Santos persists. Nope, Vicini circles away and we're back to standing.
Dido Vicini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger De Santos.
Vicini closes this distance looking for a takedown but De Santos circles away.
Vicini fails to land the takedown.
De Santos feints the counter takedown.
De Santos dives in for a single leg takedown but Vicini sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
No luck for De Santos with that takedown attempt.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Vicini. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Vicini (4) vs (0) De Santos
Vicini tries to advance to mount but De Santos instead regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Santos tries to roll over but Vicini keeps him under control.
Vicini is thwarting De Santos's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Santos is looking for a sweep. Vicini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vicini tries to pass the half guard into mount. De Santos knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vicini prevents De Santos from improving his position.
Vicini not doing much here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Santos is concentrating on defense, preventing Vicini from advancing position.
De Santos is refusing to be controlled, as Vicini sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vicini tries to pass to full mount but De Santos defends it.
De Santos trying to control but Vicini postures up.
Vicini tries to pass the half guard into mount. De Santos knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Santos is defending against the submission attempts here by Vicini.
Vicini controlling the action here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vicini trying to pass the guard but De Santos defending well.
Vicini is thwarting De Santos's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vicini uses his free foot to push down on De Santos's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for De Santos. Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (7) vs (0) De Santos
De Santos is looking to get to half guard.
De Santos has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Vicini (10) vs (0) De Santos
Vicini tries to get the hooks in deep but De Santos pushed the leg off.
De Santos felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Vicini is really struggling to control De Santos but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
De Santos wants to escape the position.
Vicini tries to keep control of the position but De Santos is staying busy.
De Santos showing good submission defense here.
Vicini wants to control but De Santos is keeping busy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vicini has the hooks in. De Santos is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Vicini has got his arm under De Santos's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! De Santos has spun round into Vicini's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (10) vs (2) De Santos
De Santos looking to sit in guard and control but Vicini gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (12) vs (2) De Santos
De Santos can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vicini controls the pace.
De Santos wants to control the position but Vicini says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Vicini is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (15) vs (2) De Santos
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vicini looking to control and managing it successfully.
Vicini tries to control but De Santos wriggling away.
De Santos wants to hold on but Vicini pushes him away.
Vicini looking to control but De Santos is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
De Santos tries to lock up and control but Vicini gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vicini looking to control and managing it successfully.
De Santos sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
De Santos is trying to get back to full guard.
Vicini trying to control the action but De Santos is working from the bottom.
Vicini is thwarting De Santos's attempts to control the position.
Vicini is looking to stall here but De Santos recovers full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vicini engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Vicini has gone for a leg lock! De Santos slips out almost immediately though and dives into Vicini's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (15) vs (4) De Santos
De Santos preventing the sweep.
De Santos wants to pass the guard but Vicini is keeping the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Vicini wants to sweep but no luck.
Vicini looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vicini can't keep his opponent in guard - De Santos advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
De Santos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vicini sees it coming and defends easily.
De Santos is trying to work for a kimura but Vicini is defending well.
Vicini gets back to full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Vicini looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vicini manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. De Santos manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (17) vs (4) De Santos
Vicini passes De Santos's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
De Santos wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Vicini seems content to control.
Vicini is trying to control. De Santos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
De Santos trying to control here.
Vicini is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vicini trying to pass the guard but De Santos defending well.
De Santos tries to roll over but Vicini keeps him under control.
Vicini wants to pass to mount but De Santos is defending the position.
Vicini is keen to just control but De Santos is a slippery customer.
Vicini performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Vicini looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vicini is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
De Santos is looking to improve his position.
Vicini controlling the pace.
Vicini seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down De Santos for as long as he can get away with.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Santos is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vicini takes the fight on points by 17 to 4.
A very excited looking Dido Vicini made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Roger De Santos had this to say: 'He is a great fighter and a very good man and he won fair and square but I will be back soon for my fans!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 24 (205lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jan 20, 2019 |
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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 09, 2018 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Vicini. Paul does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Vicini tries to keep at a distance but Paul has taken the fight into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Vicini lands a nice shot to the body.
Vicini lands a body shot.
Vicini lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD#
Vicini gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Paul looks winded!
Vicini content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Vicini maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Paul could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Vicini has cracked it and Paul is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Vicini!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dido Vicini!
A relieved looking Dido Vicini thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Miller shoots and misses
and Vicini counters with a stiff right hand.
Miller shoots and misses #KD#
and Vicini counters with a crisp right hand that drops Miller! Vicini lets Miller back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Miller is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Cam Miller has been cut.
Miller misses with a takedown attempt
and Vicini counters with a big left hand that crumples Miller! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dido Vicini!
An out of breath Dido Vicini thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
EMP Night of Champions
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
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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Event:
EMP 7
Date: Mar 17, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brian Burns (ranked 2412 p4p, 322 weight class) and Dido Vicini (ranked 2424 p4p, 324 weight class). Burns comes to the cage accompanied by Rock Master Scott & The Dynamic Three - The Roof Is On Fire. Vicini has chosen Mother as his entrance music. Brian Burns had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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 4 wins and 6 losses; Brian Burns! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Dido Vicini!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Vicini darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burns (0) vs (2) Vicini
Burns is refusing to be controlled, as Vicini sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burns wants to control but Vicini passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (0) vs (5) Vicini
Burns prevents Vicini from moving into mount.
Burns is looking to regain half guard here but Vicini keeps moving and retains side control.
Burns seems a little lost for a moment, as Vicini dominates the positioning.
Vicini works to advance to full mount. Burns defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Burns (0) vs (7) Vicini
Burns tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicini moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Burns (0) vs (10) Vicini
Our spies down at at Martial Arts Dojo inform us that Vicini has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Burns tries to roll but Vicini sticks to his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vicini has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Burns is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Burns looking for submissions off his back.
Burns is staying active underneath Vicini, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vicini is pressing down on Burns's thigh, looking to free his foot. Burns is holding on for now.
Vicini wants to control but Burns is keeping him busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Burns tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Vicini has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (0) vs (13) Vicini
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vicini is trying to take his opponent's back.
Burns is looking to improve his position but Vicini isn't that keen on the idea.
Vicini looking to control but Burns is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Burns regains half guard.
Burns regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vicini defends it easily.
Vicini not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vicini works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Burns is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vicini pulls his head out easily.
Burns wants to get back to full guard.
Burns is staying active underneath Vicini, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Burns is defending against the submission attempts here by Vicini.
Vicini is looking to advance position but Burns won't allow it.
Vicini controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vicini trying to mount his opponent but Burns defends it.
Vicini is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Burns doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vicini.
Burns is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Burns works his way to full guard. Good work.
Burns has his foot on Vicini's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vicini works his way back into a safe position though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Burns has an active guard here but Vicini has managed to pass into half guard.
Burns looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vicini wants to control but Burns is keeping him busy.
Vicini is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Burns gets back to full guard.
Vicini stands and throws Burns's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (0) vs (16) Vicini
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Vicini is looking to take a break and control but Burns is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vicini goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Burns rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Vicini's guard! Nice work there by Burns! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (2) vs (16) Vicini
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vicini keeping full guard, as Burns tries to pass.
Vicini seems keen to control Burns's posture.
Vicini wants to sweep here but Burns controlling him for the moment.
Vicini looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Burns is looking to pass into half guard but Vicini pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Vicini is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (2) vs (18) Vicini
Burns wants to sweep here but Vicini controlling him for the moment.
Burns bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vicini's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (4) vs (18) Vicini
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vicini has his foot on Burns's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Burns works his way back into a safe position though.
Vicini looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vicini looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vicini wants to sweep but no luck.
Burns pushing down on Vicini's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Burns seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Vicini is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Brian Burns!
Brian Burns is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Brian Burns thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
WAR GAMES
Date: Feb 24, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Georgy Fokin (ranked 319 p4p, 51 weight class) and Dido Vicini (ranked 2339 p4p, 314 weight class). Vicini comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Mother kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Georgy Fokin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Dido Vicini!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vicini shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fokin (0) vs (2) Vicini
Vicini wants to control from the top but Fokin keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vicini looking to pass the guard.
Fokin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vicini's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicini passes Fokin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fokin is trying to control but Vicini passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fokin (0) vs (5) Vicini
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fokin is looking for a sweep.
Fokin is working hard here to advance position.
Fokin is trying to escape the position but Vicini is controlling the position.
Fokin tries to buck Vicini off but Vicini is having none of it.
Fokin is not content to let Vicini control the position.
Fokin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Fokin is being controlled here.
Vicini has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Fokin (0) vs (7) Vicini
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vicini wants to take Fokin's back here but Fokin is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vicini takes Fokin's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Fokin is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Fokin (0) vs (10) Vicini
Vicini has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vicini looking for the choke from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fokin can't escape the position.
Fokin wants to control his opponent's hands but Vicini gets his hands free.
Vicini keeps control of the position easily here as Fokin tries to buck him off.
Fokin's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Vicini's hands.
Vicini trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Vicini doesn't have the hooks in and Fokin manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fokin (2) vs (10) Vicini
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vicini wants to sweep but no luck.
Vicini manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fokin manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fokin (2) vs (12) Vicini
Vicini passes into half guard.
Fokin wants to control but Vicini is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vicini wants to work for an arm triangle but Fokin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vicini is looking to advance position but Fokin won't allow it.
Vicini is looking to stall here but Fokin recovers full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vicini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fokin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
My spies in Martial Arts Dojo inform me that Vicini has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Vicini trying to control the position from guard on top but Fokin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vicini tries to free his leg and advance position but Fokin is retaining full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fokin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fokin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vicini is one step ahead there.
Vicini controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vicini is looking to pass into half guard but Fokin pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Fokin is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fokin (4) vs (12) Vicini
Fokin trying to control but Vicini is working from the bottom.
Vicini wants to sweep here but Fokin controlling him for the moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fokin stands and throws Vicini's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fokin (7) vs (12) Vicini
Fokin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vicini keeps working.
Vicini is trying to work for a sweep but Fokin has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fokin (9) vs (12) Vicini
Vicini is looking to improve his position but Fokin isn't that keen on the idea.
Fokin controlling from mount.
Vicini really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fokin is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Vicini is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Fokin (12) vs (12) Vicini
Vicini trying to control the position but Fokin manages to sink in the hooks.
You can see the frustration on Vicini's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Fokin looking for the choke from the back.
Fokin is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Fokin is hanging on to Vicini's back as he tries to escape.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fokin is trying to stick to Vicini's back but Vicini is turning into Fokin. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Fokin's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Vicini. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fokin (12) vs (14) Vicini
Vicini postures up.
Vicini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fokin is keeping the position for now.
Vicini works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Vicini trying to mount his opponent but Fokin defends it.
Fokin is looking to control Vicini's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fokin avoid being mounted?
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is pressing down on Fokin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fokin is holding on for now.
Fokin moves into full guard.
Vicini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vicini is pushing down on Fokin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fokin is fighting to maintain full guard but Vicini has managed to sneak the leg through.
Vicini trying to control the action but Fokin is working from the bottom.
Fokin is looking to control Vicini's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fokin avoid being mounted?
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Fokin is staying active underneath Vicini, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vicini takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Vicini trying to pass the guard but Fokin defending well.
Vicini is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Vicini trying to control but Fokin is working from the bottom.
Fokin is trying to keep Vicini in close.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vicini tries to free his leg and advance position but Fokin is retaining full guard.
Fokin looking for a sweep. Not yet Fokin, not yet.
Well,Fokin is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Vicini looking to sit in guard and control but Fokin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fokin (14) vs (14) Vicini
Fokin preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vicini is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fokin (14) vs (16) Vicini
Vicini sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fokin's guard.
Fokin is trying to get back to full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Fokin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Vicini looking to pass the guard.
Vicini advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fokin (14) vs (19) Vicini
Fokin prevents Vicini from improving position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Vicini politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Vicini prefers to stall for the moment though.
Fokin is looking for a sweep.
Vicini tries to advance to mount but can't.
Fokin is trying to control Vicini's posture but Vicini avoids it.
Vicini staying calm.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fokin struggling a bit here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vicini wins on points by 19 to 14.
Dido Vicini is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Dido Vicini thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
EMPIRE Tap Out
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Devon Smith (ranked 13526 p4p, 835 weight class) and Dido Vicini (ranked 2335 p4p, 307 weight class). Vicini comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Mother kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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 1 losses; Devon Smith! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Dido Vicini!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vicini dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Vicini's head and hops out.
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vicini has Smith pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Smith manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Smith jumps guard.
Vicini trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith seems keen to control Vicini's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicini looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Vicini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vicini wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vicini looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Smith keeping full guard, as Vicini tries to pass.
Smith is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Vicini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vicini controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Vicini from controlling successfully.
Vicini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vicini keeps trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is pulling down on Vicini's head to control his posture.
Vicini wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Vicini stands and throws Smith's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (0) vs (3) Vicini
Vicini swings around for an armbar but Smith sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Vicini's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (2) vs (3) Vicini
Vicini keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Smith passes Vicini's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vicini wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Smith in particular looking to stall.
Smith looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Smith stalling.
Vicini gets full guard.
Vicini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Smith is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Smith pushing down on Vicini's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Smith keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Vicini is looking to improve his position.
Smith controlling the pace.
Smith prevents Vicini from improving his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to pass to mount but Vicini is defending the position.
Smith is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (5) vs (3) Vicini
Smith controlling from mount.
Vicini manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Vicini tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Smith is controlling the pace.
Vicini wants to get back to full guard.
Smith controlling the action here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Smith passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Vicini! Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (8) vs (3) Vicini
Vicini is trying desperately to improve position.
Smith avoids the attempt from Vicini to control.
Smith controlling his opponent.
Vicini sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to mount his opponent but Vicini defends it.
Vicini wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith controlling the action here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is staying active underneath Smith, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Smith uses his free foot to push down on Vicini's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vicini. Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (11) vs (3) Vicini
Smith trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vicini prevents Smith from taking his back.
Smith takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Smith trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Smith is really struggling to control Vicini but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Smith content just to control the position here.
Vicini is in all sorts of trouble here.
Vicini is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vicini tries to reverse the position but Smith maintains control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smith content just to control the position here.
Vicini is squirming around, avoiding Smith's attempts to control the action.
Smith controlling the position easily from mount.
Smith's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vicini gets back to half guard.
Vicini wants to get back to full guard.
Smith is taking a breather. Vicini 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.
Smith prevents Vicini from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Smith takes the fight on points by 11 to 3.
After winning the bout, Devon Smith 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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Event:
AFA 6 - TBA
Date: Jan 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Vicini swings for the body but Crank moves out of range.
Crank on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vicini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crank was well out of range. Poor timing from Vicini.
Vicini throws a hook but Crank avoids it easily.
Vicini jabs at Crank's body.
Crank scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Crank uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vicini.
Vicini takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Crank defending well as Vicini loads up on a big left hand.
Crank lands with an uppercut that bounces Vicini off the cage and back into range.
Crank scores with the left hand. Vicini knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC#
Vicini is rocked!
Crank closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Vicini! Crank dives in looking to finish! Vicini is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Spank Crank!
Spank Crank tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Aspire 93: Jones vs. Corvus
Date: Dec 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Date walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vicini throws an overhand right that lands on Date's shoulder, as Date tries to avoid the shot.
A lazy left from Vicini finds it's target.
Date moves forwards but Vicini connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vicini lands a nice shot to the body.
Date moves out of range as Vicini strikes.
Vicini changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Date digs a good body shot into Vicini's ribs.
Date takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dido Vicini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vicini digs a good body shot into Date's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Date takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vicini's corner calls for a 1-2. Vicini obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Good work by Date as he checks the leg kick.
Date misses with a hook.#T1#
Vicini misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Date to counter with a crisp jab.
Vicini misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Date to counter with a crisp jab.
Vicini with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Date walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vicini misses with a straight left.
Vicini gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Date counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vicini scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Date doesn't seem bothered though.
Vicini works Date's body with a nice hook.
Date moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Vicini darts in and clinches Date up against the cage.
Vicini pushes Date back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in the clinch, Date scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vicini is trying to push Date away but Date has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vicini misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vicini lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Date.
Date tries a body shot but Vicini blocks it.
Date swings wildly with an uppercut but Vicini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vicini drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Date gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vicini makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vicini swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Date.
Vicini lands a left hand that snaps the head of Date backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Vicini fails to land.
Date has a couple of punches blocked by Vicini.
Vicini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Date pushes Vicini back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Date is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Vicini's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vicini misses with a shot to the body
and Vicini takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vicini scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vicini throws a hook but Date blocks it.
Date on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Date drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vicini throws a hook but Date blocks it.
Vicini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vicini.
Vicini throws a lazy right hand but Date sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vicini throws a lazy uppercut
and Date connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Vicini connects with a leg kick. Date looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Date is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Date throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Date displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vicini throws out the jab.
Vicini misses with a body punch
enabling Date to counter with a crisp jab.
Date connects with a body shot.
Vicini rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Date moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vicini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Date was well out of range. Poor timing from Vicini.
A nice side step and Date releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Vicini missing with a left hand there. Date was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Date connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A lazy left from Date finds it's target.
Date has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Vicini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Date moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dido Vicini dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Date misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vicini.
Vicini throwing a counter right hand but Date manages to avoid it.
Vicini misses with an uppercut
and Date counters with a right hand to the body.
Vicini goes for a double leg but Date avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Date continues to drive forward.
Date is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Date lands a jab to Vicini's midsection.
Date uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vicini.
Date misses with a body shot.
Dido Vicini is winning the standup battle so far.
Date misses with a body shot.
Vicini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Date waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vicini.
Vicini throws a big shot that misses.
Date slips a jab from Vicini.
Date throws a hook but Vicini avoids it easily.#T1#
Vicini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Vicini misses.
Vicini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Date can do to turn this around?
Vicini throws a sloppy body shot
letting Date counter with a right hand. #ROC2#
Vicini is rocked!
Date lands with a shot to the body.
Vicini gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Date gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lee Date!
A less than humble Lee Date misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Aspire 89: Tsoko v DeNeville
Date: Nov 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Merlin avoids the body shot from Vicini.
Merlin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Merlin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vicini counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Malcolm Merlin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Merlin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vicini just misses with a punch to the body.
Vicini slips a jab and a cross from Merlin.
Merlin lands with a kick to the temple. Vicini shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Vicini cracks Merlin with a good jab.
Vicini walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#ROC2#
Vicini is rocked!
Merlin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Merlin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vicini counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vicini looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vicini misses with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Merlin misses with a wild body shot.
Vicini throws a hook but Merlin blocks it.
Some wild striking there from Merlin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vicini. Merlin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vicini is looking to wear down Merlin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Merlin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vicini's calf.#T1#
Merlin throws a head kick but Vicini moves out of range.
Vicini misses with a straight right.
Vicini throws the left hand but Merlin avoids the punch easily.
Vicini fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Merlin misses the target.
Merlin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vicini throws the left hand but Merlin avoids the punch easily.
Vicini looks to throw the jab but Merlin is out of range.
Merlin scores with a sloppy right hand. Vicini should have avoided that one.
Oh Vicini is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Merlin scores with a body shot.
Merlin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vicini seems to have got his legs back now.
Vicini looks to score with a jab to the body but Merlin is just out of range.
Vicini looks to score with a jab to the body but Merlin is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Merlin! But no joy.
Vicini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Merlin! But no joy.
Vicini looks up at the clock. Bad move! Merlin lands a right hand from hell, dropping Vicini. Merlin pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malcolm Merlin!
Malcolm Merlin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Aspire 81: Susi v Skovgaard
Date: Oct 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Cobblepot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vicini.
Vicini checks a leg kick nicely.
Vicini wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vicini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cobblepot throws a looping overhand right but Vicini ducks down to avoid it.
Vicini is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vicini just misses with a punch to the body.
Cobblepot tried to counter with a leg kick but Vicini avoided it.
Jab from Vicini.
Cobblepot thumps Vicini with a low kick.
Cobblepot cracks Vicini with a good jab.
Vicini misses with a lunging right hand
and Vicini takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vicini lands a slapping body shot.
Cobblepot tries to work over Vicini's front leg with a kick but Vicini checks it.
We've been informed that Vicini has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Vicini lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vicini swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cobblepot counters with an inside leg kick.
Vicini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobblepot manages to avoid it.
Cobblepot missing with a left hand there. Vicini was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cobblepot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vicini.
Cobblepot gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Cobblepot misses with a low kick.
Vicini fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cobblepot looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vicini throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cobblepot on the side of the head.
Cobblepot has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rusterman's in the buildup to the fight.
Vicini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vicini lands a slapping body shot.
Vicini misses with a straight left.
Vicini lands a jab.
Cobblepot with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cobblepot moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cobblepot tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vicini is able to avoid easily.
Cobblepot digs a good body shot into Vicini's ribs.
Cobblepot scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cobblepot takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cobblepot attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Vicini scores with a jab.#T2##KD2#
Vicini cracks Cobblepot with an uppercut from hell and Cobblepot crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Vicini's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
#ROC2#
Cobblepot is rocked!
Vicini looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Oh Cobblepot is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vicini trying to control the position from guard on top but Cobblepot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vicini passes Cobblepot's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cobblepot seems to have got his legs back now.
Vicini not doing much here.
Cobblepot is trying to control but Vicini passes into side control!
Vicini trying to control the action but Cobblepot is working from the bottom. #T3#
Cobblepot prevents Vicini from improving position.
Vicini wants to control but Cobblepot is keeping him busy. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Vicini tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vicini has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Vicini trying to control the position but Cobblepot is working away. #SUB2#
Vicini goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cobblepot has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Vicini but great work by Cobblepot.
Vicini is trying to control Cobblepot's posture but Cobblepot avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vicini is looking to regain half guard here but Cobblepot keeps moving and retains side control.
Vicini tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Cobblepot presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dido Vicini dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Cobblepot jabs Vicini to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cobblepot with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dido Vicini seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vicini throws an overhand right that lands on Cobblepot's shoulder, as Cobblepot tries to avoid the shot.
Cobblepot fires out a quick counter leg kick but Vicini just manages to avoid it.
Vicini connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cobblepot momentarily.
Vicini throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cobblepot counters with an outside leg kick.
Vicini lands with a nice body punch.
Vicini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobblepot manages to avoid it.
Vicini changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vicini has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cobblepot misses with a hook. Vicini ducked under it nicely.
Vicini shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicini connects with a body shot.
Cobblepot tries a low kick but Vicini avoids it.
Vicini shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cobblepot as he avoids it easily.
Vicini throws a front kick aimed at Cobblepot's knee but Cobblepot avoids it well.
Cobblepot is looking to counter punch.
Good work by Cobblepot as he checks the leg kick.#T1#
Vicini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vicini swings for the body but Cobblepot moves out of range.
Vicini connects with a body shot that sends Cobblepot's belly button to the back.
Vicini throws a jab but it's blocked by Cobblepot.
Oswald Cobblepot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vicini takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vicini lands with a good body shot.
A big right from Cobblepot misses.
Cobblepot takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vicini keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cobblepot.
Cobblepot takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vicini dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cobblepot throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Vicini to counter with a crisp jab.
Cobblepot walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vicini scores with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vicini. Cobblepot does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Vicini checks a low kick from Cobblepot.
Vicini darts in looking for a takedown but Cobblepot gets double underhooks and turns Vicini into the cage.
Oswald Cobblepot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dido Vicini.
Vicini lands a nice shot that snaps Cobblepot's head back.
Vicini connects with a crisp jab.
Cobblepot moves out of range of the strikes.
Vicini shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cobblepot pinned against the cage. Cobblepot gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vicini scores with a sloppy right hand. Cobblepot should have avoided that one.
Vicini getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vicini lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vicini stuns Cobblepot with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vicini uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cobblepot.#T3#
Vicini scores with a body shot.
Vicini lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cobblepot punishes Vicini's body with a nice straight punch.
Vicini throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cobblepot makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Vicini cracks Cobblepot with a hook to the temple - Cobblepot is on wobbly legs here! Vicini swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Cobblepot falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Vicini wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dido Vicini!
Dido Vicini thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Aspire 73: Mazzini v Yew
Date: Sep 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Grigoryan defending well as Vicini loads up on a big left hand.
Grigoryan digs a good body shot into Vicini's ribs.
Grigoryan throws out a leg kick but Vicini moves out of range and Grigoryan only half commits.
Grigoryan throws a leg kick that misses.
Vicini fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice sprawl there from Grigoryan as Vicini shoots in.
Vicini takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vicini throws a lazy uppercut
and Grigoryan counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Grigoryan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice defenses there by Vicini.
Vicini rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grigoryan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice shot by Grigoryan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grigoryan misses with a body shot.
Grigoryan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grigoryan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vicini moves forwards but Grigoryan connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Vicini takes a jab right on the kisser.
#ROC2#
Vicini is rocked!
Grigoryan throws a nice looking combination but Vicini bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD#
Vicini scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Vicini is just content to waste time from the top position. Grigoryan takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Vicini passes Grigoryan's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Vicini is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Grigoryan sees it coming and defends easily.
Grigoryan is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vicini trying to control from half guard but Grigoryan is working away. #SUB#
Vicini is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
Vicini prevents Grigoryan from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Grigoryan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Vicini slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Grigoryan controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vicini wants to control from the top but Grigoryan keeps moving. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Grigoryan manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T3#
Grigoryan struggles to land a body shot inside as Vicini controls his hands.
Vicini tries to work over Grigoryan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grigoryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Vicini.
I was talking to Vicini's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Grigoryan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vicini's elbow.
Vicini misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grigoryan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Vicini misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vicini swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grigoryan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Vicini. #BC#
Vicini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vicini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grigoryan misses with a two punch combination.
Vicini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vicini takes a swing at Grigoryan's ribcage but misses.
A cross from Grigoryan lands.
Vicini lands a really nice looking cross but Grigoryan seems unphased.
#T4#
Grigoryan digs a good hook to Vicini's body.
Grigoryan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vicini moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Daniel Grigoryan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grigoryan missing with a left hand there. Vicini was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vicini swings widly with a right hand
and Grigoryan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vicini misses with a body shot.
Vicini closes this distance looking for a takedown but Grigoryan circles away.
Vicini takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jab, jab by Vicini - just one landing.
Vicini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vicini takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dido Vicini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Grigoryan! Vicini is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Grigoryan!
During a confident post fight interview, Daniel Grigoryan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
The Final Battle
Date: Jul 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Steel misses with a hook. Vicini ducked under it nicely.
Vicini with a hook.
Steel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vicini clobbers Steel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vicini lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Steel looks to land a right hand but Vicini moved out of range.
Steel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vicini.
Vicini moves out of range of the leg kick from Steel.
Vicini wants to clinch.
Vicini looks to score with a jab to the body but Steel is just out of range.
Vicini checks the leg kick.
Steel is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Steel throws out a loose jab but Vicini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vicini was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vicini looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steel looks to score with a jab to the body but Vicini is just out of range.#TD2#
Steel closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Steel lands in his opponent's guard.
Steel won't allow Vicini to sweep him here. #T1##SUB#
Vicini looking for a triangle here. Steel is fighting it but it looks tight! Vicini pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Steel is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). 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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Event:
OMEGA 35
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Vicini shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vicini showed some decent athleticism there.
Vicini moves into full mount! Ninefingers won't be happy about that!
Ninefingers is working to get back to half guard.
Ninefingers bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Ninefingers preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ninefingers slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vicini looking for a sweep. Not yet Vicini, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Vicini looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1#
Ninefingers stopping the sweep attempt from Vicini.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vicini is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Vicini tries to free his leg and advance position but Ninefingers is retaining full guard.
Ninefingers looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Vicini wants to control from the top but Ninefingers keeps moving.
Ninefingers pulls Vicini in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Vicini thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ninefingers is trying to control the position but Vicini postures up. #SUB#
Vicini is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Vicini advances position into side control!#SUB#
Vicini thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Vicini working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Vicini wants to control but Ninefingers is keeping him busy. #T3##SUB#
Vicini goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ninefingers rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Vicini's guard! Nice work there by Ninefingers! #SUB#
Vicini has an active guard here but Ninefingers has managed to pass into half guard.
Vicini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vicini regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vicini keeping full guard, as Ninefingers tries to pass.
Vicini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vicini lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4#
Ninefingers controls Vicini momentarily but Vicini frees himself.
Vicini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ninefingers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vicini trying to control the position from guard on top but Ninefingers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vicini wants to pass the guard but Ninefingers is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ninefingers wants to get back to his feet but Vicini passes into half guard.
Vicini is trying to control the action in half guard but Ninefingers is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dido Vicini dominated that round.
That's time! Vicini's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Vicini throws a shot from downtown. Ninefingers moves away and avoids it.
Vicini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ninefingers can do to turn this around?
Vicini throws a nice looking combination but Ninefingers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vicini misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Ninefingers on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ninefingers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vicini.
Ninefingers pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vicini ducks under a wild hook from Ninefingers.
Ninefingers throws a head kick that misses.
Vicini shoots in for a takedown but Ninefingers shows good takedown defense.
Vicini misses with a body shot.
Ninefingers walks into a straight right hand from Vicini.
Vicini takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ninefingers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vicini.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ninefingers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vicini throws out the jab.
Ninefingers moves away from the strike by Vicini.
Ninefingers only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ninefingers plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Vicini scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vicini takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Vicini misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Vicini shoots in looking for a takedown but Ninefingers manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vicini's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ninefingers is looking to slow Vicini down with leg kicks.
Vicini throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Logan Ninefingers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ninefingers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vicini.
Vicini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ninefingers was well out of range. Poor timing from Vicini.
Ninefingers throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vicini misses with a wild body shot.
Ninefingers misses with a head kick.
Logan Ninefingers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vicini loads up on a big right hand but Ninefingers slips the punch.
Vicini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dido Vicini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Vicini misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vicini. Ninefingers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ninefingers slips a straight right by Vicini.
Ninefingers connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vicini's hands.#KD2#
Ninefingers cracks Vicini with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Vicini looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Ninefingers finish him?
#ROC2#
Vicini is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vicini misses with a looping right.
Ninefingers tries to counter with a clinch but Vicini shakes him off and moves away.
Oh Vicini is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vicini.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dido Vicini. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Vicini doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vicini gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Ninefingers points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Vicini wakes up just in time to hear Ninefingers thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Logan Ninefingers!
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Event:
Omega 32
Date: Apr 09, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Vicini clinches up with Biggs and pushes him back against the cage.
Vicini misses with a hook to the ribs.
Biggs wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Biggs wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vicini presses Biggs against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vicini lands a left hand.
#CUT#
It looks like Justin Biggs has been cut.
Biggs prevents a body shot from Vicini.
Vicini pushes Biggs back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vicini tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vicini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vicini struggles to land a body shot inside as Biggs controls his hands.
Vicini lands a shot to the body.
Vicini scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Vicini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vicini fails in his attempt to clinch.
Biggs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Biggs moves out of range as Vicini strikes.
Biggs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dido Vicini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Biggs tries a low kick but Vicini avoids it.#T1#
Vicini misses with a head kick.
Vicini scores with a body shot.
Vicini feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Biggss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vicini misses with a hook.
Biggs throws a right and a left that both miss.
Biggs looks to score with a jab to the body but Vicini is just out of range.
Biggs falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vicini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vicini misses with a left hand
and Biggs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Vicini misses.
Biggs clobbers Vicini with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vicini fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vicini lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A cross from Vicini lands.
Biggs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vicini.
Biggs swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vicini misses with an uppercut. Biggs saw that one coming.
Vicini throws a body punch but Biggs moves out of range. #T2#
Vicini misses with a right hand
and Biggs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Biggs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vicini throwing a counter right hand but Biggs manages to avoid it.
Biggs slips a straight right by Vicini.
Biggs avoids the body shot from Vicini.
Justin Biggs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Biggs throws a front kick aimed at Vicini's knee but Vicini avoids it well.
Vicini lands the left hand.
Vicini scores with a nice strike.
Biggs lands the left hand.
Biggs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vicini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Biggs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vicini throws a low kick but Biggs avoids it.
Vicini just misses with a punch to the body.
Biggs throws a counter combo.
Biggs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vicini.
#CL#
Vicini fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Biggs, pushing him back against the cage.
Biggs is trying to force a seperation but Vicini has the dominant position.#BC2#
Biggs breaks the clinch.
Vicini attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Biggs! But no joy.#T3#
Jab from Biggs.
Biggs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vicini.
Biggs just misses with a punch to the body.
Vicini with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Biggs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Vicini misses its target.#TD#
Vicini closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Vicini is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Vicini is looking to take a break and control but Biggs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Biggs is holding on to half guard well.
Vicini trying to mount his opponent but Biggs defends it. #T4##SUB#
Vicini is looking for a kimura here.
Vicini passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Biggs! #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vicini goes for an armbar but Biggs turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Biggs.
Biggs must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Vicini working for a triangle but Biggs defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dido Vicini dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Justin Biggs's cut.
That's time! Vicini's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Vicini swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Biggs.#TD#
Vicini is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Biggs's half guard.
Biggs tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Vicini manages to move to mount!
Vicini looking to control but Biggs is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Vicini working for a guillotine from mount but Biggs is in no mood to give up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Vicini jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Biggs is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Biggs and Vicini has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vicini trying to control the action but Biggs is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Vicini tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vicini has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Vicini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Biggs keeps working.
Vicini tries to move to mount but Biggs blocks the move with his legs.
Dido Vicini overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Vicini goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Biggs has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Vicini but great work by Biggs.
Vicini tries to bench press Biggs off him but Biggs keeps the position.
Vicini is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Biggs's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Vicini moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Vicini not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vicini is trying to hold Biggs in close to prevent damage but Biggs has managed to pass into half guard.
Vicini avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Biggs. #T3#
Vicini gets full guard.
Vicini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Biggs is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Vicini is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Biggs defends well.
Vicini working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Biggs.
Vicini wants to sweep but no luck.
Vicini working a defensive guard but Biggs passes into half guard.
Vicini works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Vicini has an active guard here but Biggs has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vicini manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
Biggs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vicini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Biggs won't allow Vicini to sweep him here.
Biggs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Biggs wants to stand but Vicini has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vicini is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Vicini advances position into side control!#SUB#
Vicini tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vicini looking to control but instead Biggs has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dido Vicini dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Justin Biggs's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Vicini thuds his right hand into Biggs's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vicini tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vicini scores with a hook to the body. Biggs takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A shot to the body from Vicini misses
and Biggs makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vicini throws a left and a right that both miss
and Biggs counters with a three punch combo that has Vicini backing up. Vicini nods at Biggs to acknowledge the strikes.
Vicini lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sloppy strikes from Biggs. Those never looked like landing.
Vicini is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Biggs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vicini sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Biggs loads up on a big right hand but Vicini slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Biggs.
Vicini moves out of range of the body kick.
Vicini misses with a straight left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A clash of legs there as Biggs blocks the low kick.
Vicini throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Vicini scores with a head kick. Biggs tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Biggs turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Vicini throws a lazy head kick
and Biggs counters with a nice uppercut.
Dido Vicini is winning the standup battle so far.
Vicini needs to keep his hands up - Biggs had a free shot at his head there.
Vicini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vicini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Biggs can do to turn this around?
Biggs tries to bum rush Vicini with a series of wild strikes but Vicini uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Biggs fails to land with a series of punches.
A shot to the liver by Vicini. Beautiful body shot.
Vicini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vicini throws a sloppy head kick and Biggs moves out of range easily.
Vicini slips a jab and a cross from Biggs.
Biggs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Biggs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vicini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut there from Vicini.
Biggs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vicini moves out of range as Biggs strikes.
Biggs cracks a nice hook into Vicini's ribs.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vicini will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Vicini tries to move into range but Biggs moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Biggs swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vicini counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
That has opened up Justin Biggs's cut even more.
Justin Biggs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vicini jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Biggs slips a jab from Vicini.
The crowd cheers as Biggs lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vicini doesn't seem phased though.
Biggs has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Vicini tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Biggs defends well and Vicini ends up having to push Biggs into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vicini or perhaps it was just good defense by Biggs, which made it look bad.
It seemed like Biggs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vicini throws a lazy right hand but Biggs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Biggs lands an overhand right.
Biggs throws a body punch but Vicini moves out of range.
Biggs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vicini.
Vicini throws a jab when Biggs was well out of range.
Biggs checks the leg kick.
Vicini smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T3#
Biggs scores with a hook.#ROC2#
Vicini is rocked!
Biggs throws a right hand that Vicini ducks under and follows up with a left that Vicini also avoids with ease.
Oh Vicini is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Some wild striking there from Biggs.
Biggs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vicini slips under a jab from Biggs.
Vicini seems to have got his legs back now.
Vicini cracks Biggs with a right hand to the side of the head.
Biggs looks to score with a jab to the body but Vicini is just out of range.
Vicini cracks a nice hook into Biggs's ribs.
Biggs moves out of range as Vicini strikes.
Vicini misses with a takedown
and Biggs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dido Vicini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Biggs avoids the body shot from Vicini.
Biggs moves away from the strike by Vicini.
A looping hook to the body misses from Biggs. Vicini does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vicini with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Biggs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A left lands for Biggs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vicini throws out a powerful jab.
Vicini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Biggs was well out of range. Poor timing from Vicini.
Sloppy strikes from Biggs. Those never looked like landing.
Vicini misses with a body shot.
#TD#
Vicini throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Biggs tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Vicini is in Biggs's guard.
Vicini trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Biggs manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Vicini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Biggs is one step ahead there.
Justin Biggs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dido Vicini is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Biggs throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Justin Biggs.
Well Vicini has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dido Vicini!
A victorious Dido Vicini thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Mar 13, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sharky Shark and Dido Vicini. Shark comes to the cage accompanied by Stand My Ground. Vicini has chosen Mother as his entrance music. Sharky Shark has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Sharky Shark! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Dido Vicini!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Vicini closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shark circles away.
Shark tries to counter by clinching up but Vicini breaks away and moves out of range.
Dido Vicini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shark stuffs the takedown.
Vicini looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shark (0) vs (2) Vicini
Vicini advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Shark (0) vs (5) Vicini
Vicini is trying to get an arm triangle but Shark is defending well.
Shark prevents Vicini from moving into mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicini is looking to take a break and control but Shark is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vicini advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Shark (0) vs (7) Vicini
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vicini is trying to control here but Shark has managed to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shark is refusing to be controlled, as Vicini sits in half guard.
Vicini wants to free his trapped foot but Shark is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vicini is working for an americana but Shark has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Vicini was thinking about the submission.
Vicini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shark keeping moving, preventing Vicini from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vicini looking to sit in guard and control but Shark gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shark (2) vs (7) Vicini
Vicini has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shark can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vicini can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shark controls the pace.
Vicini is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Vicini trying to keep a closed guard but Shark is proving a slippery customer.
Vicini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vicini escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shark gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vicini lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shark (2) vs (9) Vicini
Vicini passes Shark's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Shark holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vicini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shark keeps working.
Vicini is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Shark reverses the position - he's now on top in Vicini's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shark (4) vs (9) Vicini
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vicini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shark is one step ahead there.
Shark is stalling in the full guard.
Vicini looking to control.
Shark trying to control but Vicini is working from the bottom.
Vicini working a defensive guard here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Shark is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vicini is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shark (4) vs (11) Vicini
Vicini wants to control from the top but Shark keeps moving.
Vicini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shark tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vicini passes Shark's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Vicini is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vicini is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Shark reverses the position - he's now on top in Vicini's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shark (6) vs (11) Vicini
Shark won't allow Vicini to sweep him here.
Shark controlling from the top position.
Vicini escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shark gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Shark got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vicini has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shark has managed to get both his arms back between Vicini's legs - danger averted.
Vicini is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shark controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Shark preventing the sweep.
Shark is stalling in the full guard.
Vicini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vicini 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: Shark (6) vs (13) Vicini
Vicini is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shark sees it coming and defends easily.
Vicini is trying to control the action in half guard but Shark is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vicini is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shark is just riding it out for now. Vicini eventually gives up the hold.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Shark manages to get to full guard.
Vicini trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Shark manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shark (8) vs (13) Vicini
Vicini is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vicini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shark is one step ahead there.
Our spies down at at Martial Arts Dojo inform us that Vicini has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Vicini looking to control.
Vicini has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shark can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vicini has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Shark is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Vicini. Score +3 for passing guard: Shark (11) vs (13) Vicini
Vicini sneaks back into half guard.
Shark prevents Vicini from improving his position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Vicini tries to get to full guard but Shark has control of the leg.
Vicini is trying to control but Shark manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Shark (14) vs (13) Vicini
Shark sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Shark prevents Vicini from getting the reversal.
Vicini keeps trying to improve his position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Shark controlling from mount.
Vicini tries to improve his position but instead Shark has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Shark (17) vs (13) Vicini
Vicini trying to control the hands but Shark won't let him.
Vicini tries to escape but Shark has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Shark trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Vicini doesn't escape.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Vicini tries to escape the position.
I would not like to be Vicini right now.
Shark keeps control of the position as Vicini tries to break free.
Good control from Shark.
Vicini tries to break free.
Shark slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vicini wants to escape the position.
Vicini turns into Shark and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shark (17) vs (15) Vicini
Vicini won't allow Shark to sweep him here.
Vicini trying to control but Shark is working from the bottom.
Shark pulls Vicini in to control the position.
Vicini passes Shark's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Vicini wants to free his trapped foot but Shark is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vicini is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shark doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vicini.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shark takes the fight on points by 17 to 15.
A victorious Sharky Shark thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Mar 05, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dido Vicini and Frank Damozzi. Vicini kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Mother. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Frank Damozzi was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Dido Vicini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Frank Damozzi!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Vicini shoots in looking for a takedown but Damozzi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vicini's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Damozzi shoots in and bounces Vicini off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vicini (0) vs (2) Damozzi
Vicini wants to sweep but no luck.
Vicini keeping full guard, as Damozzi tries to pass.
Damozzi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vicini is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Damozzi slips nicely into half guard.
Damozzi wants to work for an arm triangle but Vicini is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Damozzi trying to control the action but Vicini is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damozzi is looking for a kimura here.
Vicini is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Martial Arts Dojo, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Damozzi trying to mount his opponent but Vicini defends it.
Vicini wants to sweep but Damozzi has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (0) vs (5) Damozzi
Damozzi tries to move into full mount but can't pass Vicini's legs.
Damozzi controls the position from side control.
Damozzi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Damozzi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Damozzi politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Damozzi prefers to stall for the moment though.
It looks like Damozzi might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Damozzi trying to control the position but Vicini is working away.
Damozzi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Vicini sneaks back into half guard.
Vicini works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vicini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Damozzi is one step ahead there.
Damozzi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vicini is keeping the position for now.
Vicini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Damozzi is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damozzi slips nicely into half guard.
Vicini moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Damozzi wants to pass the guard but Vicini is keeping the position.
Vicini looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Damozzi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vicini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vicini looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Damozzi wants to control from the top but Vicini keeps moving.
Vicini keeping full guard, as Damozzi tries to pass.
Damozzi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vicini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Damozzi is one step ahead there.
Damozzi stands and throws Vicini's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (0) vs (8) Damozzi
Damozzi tries to move into full mount but can't pass Vicini's legs.
Damozzi advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Vicini (0) vs (10) Damozzi
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Damozzi controlling his opponent.
Damozzi has hold of Vicini's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Vicini manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Damozzi tries to control but Vicini wriggling away.
Vicini really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vicini sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Vicini won't allow Damozzi to pass to mount.
Damozzi is working for a submission of some sort.
Vicini is looking to improve his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vicini wants to control but Damozzi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Damozzi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vicini sees it coming and defends easily.
Vicini makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vicini.
Damozzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Vicini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vicini had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Damozzi defends it easily.
Vicini working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Damozzi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Damozzi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vicini keeping moving, preventing Damozzi from controlling successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Damozzi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vicini keeping moving, preventing Damozzi from controlling successfully.
Damozzi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Vicini bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Damozzi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (2) vs (10) Damozzi
Damozzi keeping full guard, as Vicini tries to pass.
Vicini stopping the sweep attempt from Damozzi.
Damozzi keeping moving, preventing Vicini from controlling successfully.
Damozzi pulls Vicini in close to his closed guard and prevents Vicini from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is pushing down on Damozzi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Damozzi is fighting to maintain full guard but Vicini has managed to sneak the leg through.
Vicini is trying to control. Damozzi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vicini is trying to work for a kimura but Damozzi is defending well.
Vicini is pressing down on Damozzi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Damozzi is holding on for now.
Vicini is working hard here to advance position.
Vicini passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (5) vs (10) Damozzi
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vicini trying to control but Damozzi is having none of it.
Damozzi tries to reverse the position but Vicini maintains control.
Vicini content just to control the position here.
Vicini goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Damozzi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (5) vs (12) Damozzi
Damozzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Vicini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Damozzi stopping the sweep attempt from Vicini.
Vicini wants to improve his position but instead Damozzi has moved into half guard.
Vicini is trying to get back to full guard.
Vicini is looking to control Damozzi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vicini avoid being mounted?
Vicini regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vicini looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vicini is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vicini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Damozzi is one step ahead there.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Damozzi wants to control from the top but Vicini keeps moving.
Damozzi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Damozzi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Damozzi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vicini looking to control.
Vicini manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Damozzi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (7) vs (12) Damozzi
Vicini wants to pass the guard but Damozzi is keeping the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vicini advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (10) vs (12) Damozzi
Vicini working away.
Vicini tries to advance to mount but can't.
Vicini laying and praying for a moment but Damozzi takes advantage and regains half guard.
Vicini trying to mount his opponent but Damozzi defends it.
Damozzi is looking to improve his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Vicini wants to advance to full mount but Damozzi doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Vicini looking to pass the guard.
Damozzi working a defensive guard but Vicini manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (13) vs (12) Damozzi
Vicini tries to move to mount but Damozzi blocks the move with his legs.
I wouldn't like to be where Damozzi is right now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vicini wants to control but Damozzi is keeping him busy.
Vicini tries to advance to mount but Damozzi denies him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Damozzi is not content to let Vicini control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vicini takes the fight on points by 13 to 12.
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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Event:
TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dido Vicini and Desmond Flannery. Vicini comes to the cage accompanied by Mother. Flannery has chosen Dropkick Murphys - I'm Shipping Up To Boston as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Dido Vicini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Desmond Flannery!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Flannery shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vicini's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vicini (0) vs (2) Flannery
Flannery pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vicini is keeping the position for now.
Vicini 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: Vicini (2) vs (2) Flannery
Vicini wants to work for an arm triangle but Flannery is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vicini seems to be looking for submissions.
Vicini is working for an americana but Flannery has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Vicini was thinking about the submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flannery is looking for a triangle but Vicini pushes his legs off easily.
Vicini stands and throws Flannery's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (5) vs (2) Flannery
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vicini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Flannery keeps working.
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flannery tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vicini wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Vicini trying to control the position but Flannery is working away.
Vicini working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vicini wants to control for a moment but Flannery uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Vicini passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (8) vs (2) Flannery
Flannery tries to improve position but can't.
Vicini moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Vicini (10) vs (2) Flannery
Vicini prevents Flannery from getting the reversal.
Vicini is trying to control here but Flannery has managed to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flannery is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vicini pulls his head out easily.
Vicini seems to be looking for submissions.
Vicini moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (13) vs (2) Flannery
Vicini is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Flannery knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Vicini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Flannery keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Flannery is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flannery tries to buck Vicini off but Vicini is having none of it.
Vicini has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Vicini (15) vs (2) Flannery
Vicini tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Vicini moves to his opponent's back but Flannery bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Vicini. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (15) vs (4) Flannery
Flannery avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Flannery is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Flannery wants to pass the guard but Vicini is keeping the position.
Vicini is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Vicini wants to sweep here but Flannery controlling him for the moment.
Flannery trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vicini wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Flannery drops back, looking for a kneebar! Vicini looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Vicini looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Vicini! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vicini (19) vs (4) Flannery
Vicini wants to control for a moment but Flannery uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Vicini wants to control but Flannery is keeping him busy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vicini moves into full mount! Flannery won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (22) vs (4) Flannery
Vicini trying to control but Flannery is having none of it.
Flannery looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Vicini (25) vs (4) Flannery
Vicini has the hooks in. Flannery is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Flannery is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Vicini gets his way!
Flannery turns into Vicini and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (25) vs (6) Flannery
Flannery advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (25) vs (9) Flannery
Flannery tries to move into full mount but can't pass Vicini's legs.
Vicini manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (27) vs (9) Flannery
Flannery looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vicini is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Vicini advances to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vicini seems to be working for a kimura but Flannery defends the submission attempt.
Vicini works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (30) vs (9) Flannery
Flannery tries to reverse the position but Vicini maintains control.
Vicini moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Flannery has worked his arm free - good work by Flannery!
Vicini goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Flannery has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Vicini but great work by Flannery. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vicini (30) vs (13) Flannery
Flannery tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Flannery thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Flannery is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vicini knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Vicini tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Flannery working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Flannery is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vicini is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Flannery thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Vicini's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Vicini regains half guard.
Vicini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Flannery is trying to work for a kimura but Vicini is defending well.
Vicini slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Flannery is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Vicini had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Flannery defends it easily.
Vicini bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Flannery's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (32) vs (13) Flannery
Flannery keeping full guard, as Vicini tries to pass.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Vicini sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Flannery's guard.
Vicini is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Flannery has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vicini is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Flannery is just riding it out for now. Vicini eventually gives up the hold.
Vicini is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vicini moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (35) vs (13) Flannery
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vicini advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Vicini (37) vs (13) Flannery
Vicini jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Flannery is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Flannery and Vicini has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Vicini tries for a kimura but Flannery is defending well.
Flannery is looking for a sweep.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Vicini tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Vicini wants to control for a moment but Flannery uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Vicini is working for a kimura but Flannery is defending it quite comfortably.
Vicini is pressing down on Flannery's thigh, looking to free his foot. Flannery is holding on for now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Flannery doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vicini.
Vicini is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Flannery gets back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Flannery had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vicini defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vicini takes the fight on points by 37 to 13.
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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Event:
USFC 137
Date: Feb 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice cross by Vicini.#CUT#
It looks like Ronald Fredrick has been cut.
Fredrick's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Fredrick's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Fredrick avoids the body shot from Vicini.
Despite the aggression on Fredrick's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Vicini throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Fredrick counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fredrick.
Vicini lands an uppercut.
Vicini tries to work over Fredrick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Vicini as the two fighters clinch.
Vicini softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD2#
Fredrick gets control of Vicini's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fredrick will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Vicini sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fredrick keeping moving, preventing Vicini from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fredrick is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fredrick trying to keep a closed guard but Vicini is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Vicini drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fredrick manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Vicini has Fredrick in his guard.#REVB##T1#
Vicini keeping moving, preventing Fredrick from controlling successfully.
Fredrick won't allow Vicini to sweep him here.
Vicini is working hard here to advance position.
Vicini avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fredrick preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Vicini working for submissions but it's allowed Fredrick to get to half guard.
Vicini is staying active underneath Fredrick, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fredrick tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Vicini is trying to maintain the position but Fredrick is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vicini gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Vicini is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fredrick is aware though and is defending well.
Vicini is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fredrick slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vicini looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Vicini is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fredrick is aware though and is defending well.
Fredrick trying to control but Vicini is working from the bottom. #T3#
Vicini is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Vicini manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fredrick manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB#
Vicini drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fredrick looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fredrick looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fredrick! #REVB#
Fredrick trying to control the action but Vicini is working from the bottom.
Vicini tries to buck Fredrick off but Fredrick is having none of it.
Fredrick lands an elbow.
Vicini is not content to let Fredrick control the position.
Vicini struggling a bit here.#T4#
Vicini is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vicini struggling a bit here.
Vicini is looking to reverse the position.
Fredrick is looking to take a break and control but Vicini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fredrick is chipping away with strikes.
Vicini sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dido Vicini will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ronald Fredrick's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Vicini tries a head kick but it misses.
Fredrick is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Vicini with a body shot.
Vicini misses with a right hand
and Fredrick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ronald Fredrick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vicini scores with a one two! Fredrick had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fredrick tries to clinch up
and Vicini counters with a stiff right hand.
Fredrick takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jab from Vicini.
Vicini lands a nice shot that snaps Fredrick's head back.
Vicini throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fredrick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vicini bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fredrick drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Vicini has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Fredrick shoots in and drives through. Vicini sprawls well.
Fredrick fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Vicini lands a jab to Fredrick's midsection.
Vicini scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fredrick throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fredrick on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vicini throws a right and a left that Fredrick avoids nicely.
Vicini dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vicini catches Fredrick with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vicini throws a hook but Fredrick avoids it easily.
Dido Vicini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vicini works the jab nicely.
Vicini throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vicini connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fredrick tries to clinch but Vicini moves out of range.
Vicini slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
Vicini avoids the head kick by Fredrick.
Vicini cracks Fredrick with a good jab.
Vicini is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fredrick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vicini looks to score with a jab to the body but Fredrick is just out of range.
Vicini throws a head kick that misses.
A shot to the liver by Vicini. Beautiful body shot.
Vicini misses with a hook. Fredrick ducked under it nicely.
Vicini keeps the fight on the outside.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vicini, as that shot connected.
Vicini connects with a crisp jab.
Vicini lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Vicini connects with an inside leg kick.#T3#
Fredrick throws a right hand that Vicini ducks under and follows up with a left that Vicini also avoids with ease.
Vicini thows a leg kick but Fredrick checks it
and Fredrick counters with a straight right hand.
No joy there for Fredrick, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dido Vicini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fredrick takes one on the button.
Fredrick misses with a body shot.
Fredrick takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vicini misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Fredrick counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A head punch on the inside from Vicini fails to land. #BC#
Vicini manages to break the clinch.
Fredrick moves out of range as Vicini strikes.
Fredrick takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fredrick moves away from the strike by Vicini.
Fredrick looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vicini connects with a right hand. Fredrick shakes it off.#CUT#
That has opened up Ronald Fredrick's cut even more.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fredrick avoids the head kick by Vicini.
Fredrick throws out a counter right but Vicini avoids it with no problem.
A swing and a miss from Vicini.
Fredrick fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vicini just misses with a punch to the body.
Fredrick tries a head kick but it misses.
Vicini connects with the punch.
Vicini lands with a right hand.
Vicini blocks a head kick by Fredrick.
Vicini lands a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vicini misses with the combination.
Vicini connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dido Vicini dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ronald Fredrick's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Fredrick walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vicini checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Vicini connects with an inside leg kick.
Fredrick throws a shot from downtown. Vicini moves away and avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Vicini tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Fredrick.#CL2#
Fredrick moves into the clinch successfully.
Vicini lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fredrick.
Fredrick has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Vicini breaks the clinch.
Fredrick on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vicini lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fredrick checks a leg kick.
Fredrick is looking for the big counter here.
Fredrick moves away from the strike by Vicini.
Fredrick shapes to counter with a head kick.
Fredrick is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vicini ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Vicini cracks Fredrick with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vicini swings widly with a right hand
and Fredrick counters with a two punch combo.
Vicini circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vicini lands a jab-cross combination.
Vicini moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vicini wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vicini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vicini ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vicini swats away the attempt to clinch by Fredrick.
Fredrick takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vicini throws a hook but Fredrick avoids it easily.
Fredrick pushes Vicini away with a front kick.
Fredrick takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fredrick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fredrick takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fredrick misses with a low kick as Vicini jumps back.#CL2#
Fredrick moves into range and clinches up with Vicini.
Fredrick prevents a body shot from Vicini.
Vicini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Vicini.
Fredrick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vicini dodges an elbow strike from Fredrick.
#BC#
Vicini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fredrick takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fredrick takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T3#
Vicini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Vicini backs off Fredrick throws a huge counter combo but Vicini manages to avoid it all.
Vicini lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Vicini fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fredrick throws a body shot but no joy.
Fredrick shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vicini blocks a head kick by Fredrick.
A shot to the liver by Vicini. Beautiful body shot.
Fredrick has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vicini swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fredrick.
Vicini throws an off balance right hand
and Fredrick counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A left lands for Vicini.
Vicini is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vicini misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Vicini swings for the body but Fredrick moves out of range.
A jab from Vicini does it's job there.
A swing and a miss from Vicini.
Vicini sets himself, and Fredrick steps forward looking for the clinch! Vicini avoids it this time.
Vicini comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vicini looks to land a right hand but Fredrick moved out of range.
Vicini missing with a left hand there. Fredrick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fredrick unleashes a big counter combination but Vicini bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fredrick misses with a lunging right hand
and Vicini counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fredrick thinking.
Vicini takes a swing at Fredrick's ribcage but misses.
Fredrick blocks a head kick by Vicini.
Fredrick motions for Vicini to come forward. Fredrick throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vicini throws a leg kick but Fredrick sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ronald Fredrick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dido Vicini is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jab by Vicini.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dido Vicini showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vicini, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dido Vicini!
A very excited looking Dido Vicini made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Ronald Fredrick had this to say: 'I'll see you soon!!!'.
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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 22, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dido Vicini and A J Hearts. Vicini comes to the cage accompanied by Mother. Dido Vicini had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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 6 wins and 3 losses; Dido Vicini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; A J Hearts!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hearts shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Vicini is trying to defend but Hearts finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vicini (0) vs (2) Hearts
Hearts wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vicini keeps working.
Hearts is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hearts has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Gym Beam. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Hearts trying to mount his opponent but Vicini defends it.
Vicini wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicini is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hearts wants to control but Vicini is keeping him busy.
Vicini wants to control but Hearts is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vicini gets back to full guard.
Vicini looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hearts passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (0) vs (5) Hearts
Vicini is trying to get back to half guard.
Hearts is looking to take a break and control but Vicini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hearts tries to advance to mount but Vicini denies him.
Vicini manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Vicini wants to get back to full guard.
Vicini is trying to maintain the position but Hearts is very close to passing his half guard.
Vicini slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vicini wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hearts wants to control from the top but Vicini keeps moving.
Vicini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hearts sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Vicini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hearts is one step ahead there.
Hearts looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hearts stays in close to Vicini's body and controls the position.
Vicini is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vicini 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: Vicini (2) vs (5) Hearts
Vicini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hearts keeps working.
Vicini trying to pass the guard but Hearts defending well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hearts wants to control but Vicini is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vicini is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vicini controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hearts desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Hearts wants to control but Vicini is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vicini is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vicini is stalling here. Hearts is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Vicini seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hearts has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vicini (2) vs (9) Hearts
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is looking to reverse the position.
Hearts trying to control the action but Vicini is working from the bottom.
Vicini is trying to improve his position.
Hearts taking a breather here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vicini tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Hearts presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Vicini (2) vs (11) Hearts
Vicini really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vicini tries to improve his position but instead Hearts has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Vicini (2) vs (14) Hearts
Vicini is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hearts controlling the positon.
Vicini tries to break free.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
What can Vicini do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Vicini trying to control the position but Hearts manages to sink in the hooks.
You can see the frustration on Vicini's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hearts is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Vicini is defending well though. Hearts let's go of the attempt for now.
Vicini trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Hearts keeps control of the position as Vicini tries to break free.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hearts is trying to stick to Vicini's back but Vicini is turning into Hearts. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hearts's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Vicini. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (4) vs (14) Hearts
Vicini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hearts swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vicini wants to control from the top but Hearts keeps moving.
Vicini is really struggling to control Hearts but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Vicini is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hearts is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hearts is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hearts keeping full guard, as Vicini tries to pass.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is looking to pass into half guard but Hearts pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hearts is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (4) vs (16) Hearts
Vicini is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hearts forces his way into half guard.
Hearts with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hearts prevents Vicini from improving his position.
Vicini trying to control here.
Vicini won't allow Hearts to pass to mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Vicini tries to get to full guard but Hearts has control of the leg.
Vicini trying to hold on to Hearts's head to control him but Hearts postures up.
Hearts trying to pass the guard but Vicini defending well.
Hearts passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Vicini! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (4) vs (19) Hearts
Vicini tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hearts can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vicini is looking to escape.
Vicini is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hearts looking to secure an arm triangle but Vicini defends it well.
Hearts can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vicini is looking to escape.
Vicini sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Vicini is looking to improve his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hearts trying to control from half guard but Vicini is working away.
Vicini wants to get back to full guard.
Vicini actively working from the bottom here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hearts wants to pass to mount but Vicini is defending the position.
Vicini wants to get back to full guard.
Vicini is pressing down on Hearts's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vicini has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hearts is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Vicini. Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (4) vs (22) Hearts
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hearts's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Vicini is looking to improve his position.
Hearts is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (4) vs (25) Hearts
Hearts avoids the attempt from Vicini to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vicini tries to reverse the position but Hearts maintains control.
Hearts takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hearts wins on points by 25 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, A J Hearts thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dido Vicini and Felipe Calderon. Vicini comes to the cage accompanied by Mother. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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 5 wins and 3 losses; Dido Vicini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Felipe Calderon!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Calderon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vicini turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Vicini (4) vs (0) Calderon
Calderon gets back to half guard.
Calderon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Calderon.
Vicini sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Calderon's guard.
Vicini passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (7) vs (0) Calderon
Vicini can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Calderon is looking to escape.
Calderon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Vicini wants to take his opponent's back but Calderon doesn't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calderon tries to improve his position but Vicini has taken his back! Vicini has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Calderon tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Vicini pushes Calderon away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dido Vicini!
A victorious Dido Vicini thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 13 (205lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: Oct 17, 2016 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Katuro Tisoaka and Dido Vicini. Tisoaka comes to the cage accompanied by Festivo. The crowd seem to be enjoying Vicini's choice of entrance music: Mother. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Dido Vicini enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Katuro Tisoaka! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Dido Vicini!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vicini shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tisoaka (0) vs (2) Vicini
Tisoaka is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tisoaka working a defensive guard here.
Vicini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vicini is looking to advance position but Tisoaka has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tisoaka (4) vs (2) Vicini
Vicini regains half guard.
Tisoaka is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicini holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vicini wants to get back to full guard.
Tisoaka content to control rather than advance.
Tisoaka passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Tisoaka (7) vs (2) Vicini
Vicini really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tisoaka controlling from mount.
Vicini sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vicini tries to roll over but Tisoaka keeps him under control.
Vicini trying to get back to full guard but Tisoaka takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Tisoaka (10) vs (2) Vicini
Tisoaka content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vicini can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Vicini is trying to reverse the position but instead Tisoaka has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Tisoaka (13) vs (2) Vicini
Vicini trying to control but not successfully.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Vicini rolls, trying to escape but Tisoaka keeps control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vicini keeps trying to improve his position.
Vicini felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Tisoaka not allowing Vicini to control his hands.
Vicini can't escape the position.
Tisoaka has good solid back control here.
Tisoaka is not going to allow Vicini to sit and survive in this position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Vicini right now.
Tisoaka just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Vicini is in bad spot here.
Tisoaka controls the action.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vicini tries to roll but Tisoaka sticks to his back.
Vicini tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Tisoaka controlling the pace for now.
Vicini is trying to escape the mount.
Tisoaka controlling from the full mount.
Vicini wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Tisoaka (16) vs (2) Vicini
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vicini tries to roll but Tisoaka sticks to his back.
Tisoaka really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Vicini.
Tisoaka is trying to stick to Vicini's back but Vicini is turning into Tisoaka. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Tisoaka's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Vicini. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tisoaka (16) vs (4) Vicini
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka trying to control the position.
Vicini won't allow Tisoaka to sweep him here.
Vicini tries to free his leg and advance position but Tisoaka is retaining full guard.
Tisoaka is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vicini trying to control but Tisoaka is working from the bottom.
Tisoaka seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Vicini trying to control the position from guard on top but Tisoaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vicini forces his way into half guard.
Vicini trying to control the action but Tisoaka is working from the bottom.
Vicini tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tisoaka knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Still in half guard, Vicini seems content to control.
Tisoaka wants to improve his position but Vicini is controlling well.
Vicini has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Tisoaka (16) vs (7) Vicini
Vicini wants to control the pace but Tisoaka is squirming around nicely.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Tisoaka tries to reverse the position but Vicini maintains control.
Tisoaka is working hard here to advance position.
Vicini wants to control the pace but Tisoaka is squirming around nicely.
Vicini fails to advance to Tisoaka's back.
Vicini content just to control the position here.
Vicini wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Vicini looking to control but Tisoaka is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tisoaka sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Vicini wants to pass the guard but Tisoaka is defending well.
Tisoaka slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tisoaka is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vicini defends well.
Tisoaka keeping full guard, as Vicini tries to pass.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka trying to control the position.
Tisoaka is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vicini is aware though and is defending well.
Vicini postures up.
Vicini trying to control the position from guard on top but Tisoaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vicini tries to free his leg and advance position but Tisoaka is retaining full guard.
Tisoaka wants to sweep here but Vicini controlling him for the moment.
Tisoaka wants to improve his position but instead Vicini has moved into half guard.
Vicini controlling the action here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka gets back to full guard.
Vicini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tisoaka is keeping the position for now.
Vicini trying to control but Tisoaka is working from the bottom.
Tisoaka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vicini is one step ahead there.
Vicini pushes down on Tisoaka's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tisoaka makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tisoaka.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vicini trying to control but Tisoaka is working from the bottom.
Tisoaka trying to keep a closed guard but Vicini is proving a slippery customer.
Tisoaka is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Vicini passes into half guard.
Vicini is keen to just control but Tisoaka is a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tisoaka trying to hold on to Vicini's head to control him but Vicini postures up.
Vicini trying to mount his opponent but Tisoaka defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tisoaka takes the fight on points by 16 to 7.
Our winner, Katuro Tisoaka, 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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Event:
TWGC 13 (205lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Oct 16, 2016 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dido Vicini and Richard Blood. Vicini kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Mother. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Dido Vicini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Richard Blood!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vicini feints and as Blood raises his hands in defense, Vicini changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vicini (2) vs (0) Blood
Vicini wants to control from the top but Blood keeps moving.
Vicini slips nicely into half guard.
Vicini slows the pace down in half guard.
Blood is trying to control but can't.
Blood works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicini controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blood tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vicini wants to pass the guard but Blood is keeping the position.
Vicini trying to control the position from guard on top but Blood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blood pulls Vicini in close to his closed guard and prevents Vicini from doing any damage or advancing position.
Vicini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vicini drops back, looking for a kneebar! Blood looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Blood looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Blood! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vicini (2) vs (4) Blood
Vicini is trying to control Blood's posture but Blood avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vicini tries to buck Blood off but Blood is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blood tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vicini tries to buck Blood off but Blood is having none of it.
Blood goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Vicini rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Blood's guard! Nice work there by Vicini! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (4) vs (4) Blood
Vicini slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Vicini wants to control from the top but Blood keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blood controls Vicini momentarily but Vicini frees himself.
Vicini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blood is keeping the position for now.
Blood controls Vicini momentarily but Vicini frees himself.
Blood keeping moving, preventing Vicini from controlling successfully.
Vicini looking to pass the guard.
Blood looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vicini trying to control but Blood is working from the bottom.
Blood is pulling down on Vicini's head to control his posture.
Vicini drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Blood manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Vicini has Blood in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (4) vs (6) Blood
Blood advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vicini holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Blood is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vicini is looking to get back to full guard here but Blood has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (4) vs (9) Blood
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vicini prevents Blood from moving into mount.
Vicini sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Vicini tries to roll over but Blood keeps him under control.
Blood is trying to control the action in half guard but Vicini is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Blood prevents Vicini from improving his position.
Vicini wants to control but Blood is keeping busy.
Vicini wants to sweep but Blood has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (4) vs (12) Blood
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Blood is looking to take a break and control but Vicini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vicini tries to buck Blood off but Blood is having none of it.
Blood working away.
Blood tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Blood is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vicini is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Vicini tries to improve position but can't.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is working hard here to advance position.
Blood trying to control the position but Vicini is working away.
Vicini tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vicini is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Blood off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vicini (8) vs (12) Blood
Vicini is trying to stick to Blood's back but Blood is turning into Vicini. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Vicini's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Blood. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (8) vs (14) Blood
Blood is looking to advance position but Vicini has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vicini (12) vs (14) Blood
Vicini wants to control but Blood has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Vicini is keen to just control but Blood is a slippery customer.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Blood gets full guard.
Vicini tries to free his leg and advance position but Blood is retaining full guard.
Blood is looking for a triangle but Vicini pushes his legs off easily.
Vicini wants to control from the top but Blood keeps moving.
Vicini looking to sit in guard and control but Blood gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (12) vs (16) Blood
Vicini keeping moving, preventing Blood from controlling successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Blood pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vicini is keeping the position for now.
Vicini wants to sweep but no luck.
Vicini is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Blood has his hands clasped together but Vicini extends and breaks Blood's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Vicini.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). 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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Event:
TWGC 13 (205lbs, D2): New York Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gaia Ky Jr and Dido Vicini. 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Gaia Ky Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Dido Vicini!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Dean Styles and Anthony Taglia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ky Jr drives through with a takedown into Vicini's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ky Jr (2) vs (0) Vicini
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ky Jr is fighting to break Vicini's control of his arms but Vicini is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Vicini is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Vicini is trying to control the position but Ky Jr postures up.
Ky Jr wants to pass the guard but Vicini is keeping the position.
Ky Jr preventing the sweep.
Ky Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicini is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Vicini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ky Jr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ky Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ky Jr drops back, looking for a kneebar! Vicini looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Vicini looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Vicini! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ky Jr (2) vs (4) Vicini
Ky Jr prevents Vicini from improving position.
Vicini wants to control but Ky Jr is keeping him busy.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Vicini happy to just control the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ky Jr is looking for a sweep.
Ky Jr's coaches at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr prevents Vicini from moving into mount.
Ky Jr is looking for a sweep.
Vicini tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Ky Jr is trying to control Vicini's posture but Vicini avoids it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vicini tries to move to mount but Ky Jr blocks the move with his legs.
Vicini is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ky Jr has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Ky Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vicini has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ky Jr (2) vs (6) Vicini
Vicini wants to control the pace but Ky Jr is squirming around nicely.
Ky Jr is looking to get to half guard.
Vicini looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ky Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Ky Jr tries to lock up and control but Vicini gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vicini controlling the pace for now.
Ky Jr is squirming around, avoiding Vicini's attempts to control the action.
Vicini wants to take Ky Jr's back here but Ky Jr is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Vicini can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ky Jr is looking to escape.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Vicini wants to take a breather but Ky Jr is having none of it.
Vicini trying to mount his opponent but Ky Jr defends it.
Vicini seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ky Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ky Jr gets back to full guard.
Ky Jr keeping moving, preventing Vicini from controlling successfully.
Ky Jr controlling Vicini's posture.
Ky Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ky Jr (4) vs (6) Vicini
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vicini is keeping the position for now.
Our spies down at at Martial Arts Dojo inform us that Vicini has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Ky Jr wants to control from the top but Vicini keeps moving.
Vicini wants to sweep here but Ky Jr controlling him for the moment.
Vicini is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vicini is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vicini manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ky Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ky Jr (4) vs (8) Vicini
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vicini stopping the sweep attempt from Ky Jr.
Vicini slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ky Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Ky Jr, not yet.
Vicini controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vicini wants to control from the top but Ky Jr keeps moving.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vicini 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.
Ky Jr has his foot on Vicini's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vicini works his way back into a safe position though.
Vicini works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Vicini wants to take a breather but Ky Jr is having none of it.
Vicini is looking to advance position but Ky Jr won't allow it.
Ky Jr is staying active underneath Vicini, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr is controlling Vicini's trapped leg to prevent Vicini from advancing to side control.
Vicini not doing much here.
Vicini is thwarting Ky Jr's attempts to control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ky Jr wants to improve his position but Vicini is controlling well.
Vicini is pressing down on Ky Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ky Jr is holding on for now.
Vicini seems to be looking for submissions.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr is looking for a sweep. Vicini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vicini wants to free his trapped foot but Ky Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ky Jr tries to roll over but Vicini keeps him under control.
Ky Jr trying to control from the bottom.
Ky Jr is looking to improve his position.
Vicini passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ky Jr (4) vs (11) Vicini
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr tries to reverse the position but Vicini maintains control.
Vicini wants to control the pace but Ky Jr is squirming around nicely.
Vicini prevents Ky Jr from getting the reversal.
Vicini looking to control but Ky Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ky Jr tries to lock up and control but Vicini gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vicini is trying to take his opponent's back.
Vicini avoids the attempt from Ky Jr to control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vicini looking to secure an arm triangle but Ky Jr defends it well.
Vicini avoids the attempt from Ky Jr to control.
Vicini tries to control but Ky Jr wriggling away.
Vicini controlling from the full mount.
Vicini trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ky Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Vicini avoids the attempt from Ky Jr to control.
Ky Jr is squirming around, avoiding Vicini's attempts to control the action.
Ky Jr defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Vicini.
Ky Jr can't escape the position.
Vicini is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ky Jr to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ky Jr shrugs it off.
Vicini trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr is trying to escape the mount but Vicini keeps good control and instead manages to take Ky Jr's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ky Jr (4) vs (14) Vicini
Vicini trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Vicini has the hooks in. Ky Jr is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Vicini tightening his grip on Ky Jr, looking for the choke.
Vicini is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ky Jr is defending well though. Vicini let's go of the attempt for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vicini wins on points by 14 to 4.
A victorious Dido Vicini thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Gaia Ky Jr had this to say: 'I will be back stronger, I'm humble in defeat.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 13 (205lbs, D2): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 07, 2016 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Christian Griffith and Dido Vicini. 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Christian Griffith! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Dido Vicini!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Joseph Jones and John Roberts.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Vicini dives in and scores a takedown into Griffith's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Griffith (0) vs (2) Vicini
Vicini engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Vicini advances to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Griffith controlling the position for now.
Vicini is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Griffith regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vicini gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Griffith has Vicini pulled in close to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vicini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Griffith is keeping the position for now.
Griffith looking for a sweep. Not yet Griffith, not yet.
Griffith has an active guard here but Vicini has managed to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vicini looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Griffith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vicini looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Vicini is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Griffith! Score +3 for passing guard: Griffith (0) vs (5) Vicini
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffith wants to hold on but Vicini pushes him away.
Vicini pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Vicini prevents Griffith from getting the reversal.
Vicini seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Griffith is holding on tight.
Griffith manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Vicini is looking for a kimura here.
Vicini wants to pass the guard but Griffith is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffith regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vicini is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Vicini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Griffith wants to sweep but no luck.
Griffith trying to keep a closed guard but Vicini is proving a slippery customer.
Griffith seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Vicini wants to control from the top but Griffith keeps moving.
Vicini controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vicini tries to free his leg and advance position but Griffith is retaining full guard.
Vicini's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Griffith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vicini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Griffith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Griffith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vicini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Griffith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vicini forces his way into half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Griffith holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Griffith wants to improve his position but Vicini is controlling well.
Vicini wants to free his trapped foot but Griffith is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Griffith has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vicini is working away from the top position though.
Vicini is pressing down on Griffith's thigh, looking to free his foot. Griffith is holding on for now.
Vicini controlling the pace.
Vicini is thwarting Griffith's attempts to control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Griffith is defending against the submission attempts here by Vicini.
Vicini is keen to just control but Griffith is a slippery customer.
Vicini is working for a submission of some sort.
Griffith wants to get back to full guard.
Griffith gets full guard.
Griffith wants to sweep here but Vicini controlling him for the moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vicini passes Griffith's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Vicini is trying to control the action in half guard but Griffith is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vicini frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Griffith (0) vs (8) Vicini
Griffith gets back to half guard.
Griffith is trying to control but can't.
Vicini is pressing down on Griffith's thigh, looking to free his foot. Griffith is holding on for now.
Griffith is looking to control Vicini's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Griffith avoid being mounted?
Vicini trying to pass the guard but Griffith defending well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Griffith trying to control but Vicini postures up.
Vicini looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Griffith slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Griffith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vicini is one step ahead there.
Griffith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vicini advances to half guard.
Griffith trying to control here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vicini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Griffith keeps working.
Vicini wants to work for an arm triangle but Griffith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vicini tries to pass to full mount but Griffith defends it.
Griffith is looking to improve his position.
Vicini is looking for a kimura here.
Griffith is doing well to control the position and prevent Vicini from advancing to side control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Vicini stalling.
Vicini uses his free foot to push down on Griffith's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Griffith. Score +3 for passing guard: Griffith (0) vs (11) Vicini
Vicini trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Griffith wants to control but Vicini is having none of it.
Vicini fails to take his opponent's back.
Griffith is desperately trying to improve his position but Vicini has a good base and remains in mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Vicini tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Griffith is in all sorts of trouble here.
Vicini trying to control but Griffith is having none of it.
Griffith can't escape the position.
Vicini has hold of Griffith's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Griffith manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Griffith regains half guard.
Griffith is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Griffith wants to get back to full guard.
Vicini stalling.
Vicini trying to control the action but Griffith is working from the bottom.
Vicini content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Vicini prevents Griffith from improving his position.
Vicini works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Griffith (0) vs (14) Vicini
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Vicini tries to control but Griffith wriggling away.
Griffith prevents Vicini from taking his back.
Vicini looking to control but Griffith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vicini fails to move to back control.
Vicini trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vicini sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Griffith is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Griffith is working to get back to half guard.
Vicini content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vicini wants to take his opponent's back but Griffith doesn't allow it.
Vicini looking to control but Griffith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vicini wins on points by 14 to 0.
An out of breath Dido Vicini thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 13, 2016 |
#R1#
TupperIII takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vicini lands with a straight right. TupperIII didn't see that one coming.
Good leg kick by Vicini there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vicini scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vicini lands a nice shot that snaps TupperIII's head back.
TupperIII is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vicini sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
TupperIII shoots in for a double leg but Vicini sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vicini throws a looping overhand right but TupperIII ducks down to avoid it.
TupperIII takes one on the button.
TupperIII shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vicini counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dido Vicini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby TupperIII.
Vicini looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
TupperIII fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vicini avoids it really well and circles away.
Vicini misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vicini connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
TupperIII takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vicini lands a slapping body shot.
Vicini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
TupperIII fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Vicini. No joy for TupperIII on that attempt.
TupperIII moves forwards but Vicini connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vicini leaves TupperIII with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A big left from Vicini misses.
Vicini catches TupperIII with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vicini cracks TupperIII with a good jab.#TD2#
TupperIII fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vicini sprawls well initially but TupperIII persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Vicini trying to control but TupperIII postures up.
#SUB2#
TupperIII is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Vicini is defending against the submission attempts here by TupperIII.
Vicini is trying to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB#
Vicini actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
TupperIII seems to be working for a kimura but Vicini defends the submission attempt.
Vicini manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Vicini looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Vicini looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
TupperIII preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Vicini escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. TupperIII gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
TupperIII drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and TupperIII jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
TupperIII must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
TupperIII looking to pass the guard.
Vicini pulls TupperIII in close to prevent any damage.
Vicini manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. TupperIII manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
TupperIII is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vicini is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
TupperIII isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Vicini stacks TupperIII on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Vicini!
TupperIII is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Vicini's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
TupperIII is defending against the submission attempts here by Vicini.
#SUB#
Vicini is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T4#
Vicini moves into full mount! TupperIII won't be happy about that! #SUB#
Vicini looking to secure an arm triangle but TupperIII defends it well.
TupperIII regains half guard.
TupperIII is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Vicini is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
TupperIII actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dido Vicini dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
TupperIII shoots for a takedown but Vicini saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
TupperIII shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vicini but Vicini pushes him off and we're back to square one.
TupperIII shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vicini counters with a stiff right hand.
Dido Vicini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby TupperIII.
TupperIII takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
TupperIII throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vicini's waist but Vicini gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing TupperIII off to one side.
TupperIII is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vicini sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Vicini wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vicini throws a series of punches but TupperIII moves out of range.
TupperIII goes for a double leg but Vicini avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vicini continues to drive forward.
Vicini ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vicini connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between TupperIII's hands.
TupperIII fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vicini stuffs the takedown.
Dido Vicini is winning the standup battle so far.
TupperIII is breathing heavily.
Vicini lands with an overhand left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
TupperIII shoots for a takedown but Vicini saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
TupperIII fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Vicini scores with a body shot.
Vicini lands with a nice combination. TupperIII backs away looking to recover.
Dido Vicini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
TupperIII tries for a takedown but Vicini circles away easily
and Vicini counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Vicini lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but TupperIII circles away quickly and effectively.
TupperIII uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vicini.
TupperIII with the counter takedown but Vicini avoids it easily.
Vicini connects with a single shot there.
Bobby TupperIII is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vicini fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vicini scores with a crisp jab that stopped TupperIII in his tracks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vicini motions for TupperIII to come forward. Vicini throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
TupperIII on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
TupperIII on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vicini scores with a shot to the body.
Vicini looks to score with a jab to the body but TupperIII is just out of range.
TupperIII has a takedown stuffed.
It looked like Vicini wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Vicini throws a right and a left that both miss.
TupperIII tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vicini swivels and escapes.
TupperIII takes one to the side of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Vicini as TupperIII shoots in.
Vicini scores with a nice right hand.
TupperIII shoots and misses
and Vicini counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#
TupperIII is rocked!
Vicini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that TupperIII can do to turn this around?
TupperIII bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Vicini comes at him with an uppercut from hell! TupperIII falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! TupperIII was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dido Vicini!
Dido Vicini thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 27, 2016 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ernesto Leonardo and Dido Vicini. The crowd seem to be enjoying Vicini's choice of entrance music: Sweet Soul Sister. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Ernesto Leonardo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Dido Vicini!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Leonardo stuffs the takedown.
Leonardo closes the distance and pushes Vicini back into the cage.
Leonardo successfully pulls guard.
Vicini being controlled here momentarily.
Vicini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vicini trying to control but Leonardo is working from the bottom.
Vicini trying to move into half guard but instead Leonardo has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leonardo (2) vs (0) Vicini
Vicini is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonardo passes into half guard.
Vicini moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Vicini is trying to control the position but Leonardo postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vicini is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leonardo (2) vs (2) Vicini
Leonardo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Leonardo has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Leonardo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Leonardo wants to sweep here but Vicini controlling him for the moment.
Vicini trying to control the position from guard on top but Leonardo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leonardo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Leonardo wants to sweep here but Vicini controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vicini forces his way into half guard.
Leonardo wants to get back to full guard.
Vicini stalling.
Vicini is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Leonardo! Score +3 for passing guard: Leonardo (2) vs (5) Vicini
Leonardo is looking to get to half guard.
Vicini is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Leonardo is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Leonardo (2) vs (8) Vicini
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo tries to break free.
Vicini tries to keep control of the position but Leonardo is staying busy.
Leonardo rolls, trying to escape but Vicini keeps control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vicini has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Leonardo has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Leonardo trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Leonardo tries to escape but Vicini has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Leonardo preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Vicini.
Vicini goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Leonardo escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leonardo (4) vs (8) Vicini
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vicini regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vicini being controlled here, momentarily.
Vicini 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: Leonardo (4) vs (10) Vicini
Vicini trying to control the pace.
Leonardo is defending against the submission attempts here by Vicini.
Leonardo wants to control but Vicini is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vicini wants to free his trapped foot but Leonardo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vicini is trying to work for a kimura but Leonardo is defending well.
Leonardo wants to improve his position but Vicini is controlling well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vicini trying to mount his opponent but Leonardo defends it.
Vicini is trying to control the action in half guard but Leonardo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vicini is just content to waste time from the top position. Leonardo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Vicini trying to control the position from guard on top but Leonardo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leonardo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Leonardo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vicini advances to half guard.
Leonardo wants to improve his position but Vicini is controlling well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo trying to control from the bottom.
Leonardo is staying active underneath Vicini, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Leonardo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vicini trying to control the position from guard on top but Leonardo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leonardo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Vicini wants to pass the guard but Leonardo is keeping the position.
Vicini trying to control the position from guard on top but Leonardo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vicini is one step ahead there.
Leonardo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vicini defends well.
Leonardo being controlled here, momentarily.
Vicini sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Leonardo's guard.
Vicini prevents Leonardo from improving his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vicini's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vicini's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Leonardo (8) vs (10) Vicini
Leonardo is persistently looking for the submission but Vicini is defending it well.
Vicini tries to roll but Leonardo sticks to his back.
Vicini keeps trying to improve his position.
Vicini is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Leonardo gets his way!
Vicini is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo is riding his opponent, not letting Vicini buck him off.
Vicini trying to control the hands but Leonardo won't let him.
Leonardo looking for the choke but no joy.
Leonardo controlling well, preventing Vicini from escaping the position.
Leonardo is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Vicini has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
You can see the frustration on Vicini's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Vicini defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Leonardo's arms.
Leonardo controlling well, preventing Vicini from escaping the position.
Leonardo is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Vicini felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Leonardo is looking for the choke from the back position but Vicini is controlling his hands well.
Vicini rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Leonardo is trying to control the action in half guard but Vicini is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Leonardo uses his free foot to push down on Vicini's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vicini. Score +3 for passing guard: Leonardo (11) vs (10) Vicini
Vicini wants to control but Leonardo is having none of it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vicini regains half guard.
Vicini is looking for a sweep. Leonardo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Leonardo moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Vicini. Score +3 for passing guard: Leonardo (14) vs (10) Vicini
Leonardo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Leonardo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Leonardo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Leonardo working away.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo swings around for an armbar but Vicini sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Leonardo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leonardo (14) vs (12) Vicini
Vicini wants to control from the top but Leonardo keeps moving.
Leonardo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vicini is one step ahead there.
Vicini advances to half guard.
Leonardo trying to control here.
Vicini looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo is trying to get back to full guard.
Vicini trying to mount his opponent but Leonardo defends it.
Vicini is looking for a kimura here.
Leonardo gets back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vicini wants to control from the top but Leonardo keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leonardo takes the fight on points by 14 to 12.
Ernesto Leonardo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 19, 2016 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dido Vicini and DJ Augie. Vicini kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sweet Soul Sister. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Dido Vicini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; DJ Augie!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vicini fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Augie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Augie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vicini appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Augie closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vicini (0) vs (2) Augie
Augie is looking to advance position but Vicini won't allow it.
Vicini is looking to control Augie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vicini avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vicini wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
My spies in The Beast inform me that Augie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Augie wants to pass the guard but Vicini is defending well.
Augie content to control rather than advance.
Vicini slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Augie stays in close to Vicini's body and controls the position.
Augie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vicini's guard.
Vicini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Augie content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Augie moves into full mount! Vicini won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (0) vs (5) Augie
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is in all sorts of trouble here.
Augie takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Vicini (0) vs (8) Augie
Augie is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Vicini rolls, trying to escape but Augie keeps control of the position.
Vicini is working hard here to advance position.
Augie is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Augie looking for the RNC.
Augie is hanging on to Vicini's back as he tries to escape.
Augie working for a choke but Vicini is defending well.
Vicini manages to reverse the position and now he's in Augie's guard. Nice work there by Vicini.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (2) vs (8) Augie
Vicini wants to pass the guard but Augie is keeping the position.
Augie 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: Vicini (2) vs (10) Augie
Augie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vicini knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vicini wants to get back to full guard.
Vicini moves into full guard.
Vicini keeping full guard, as Augie tries to pass.
Augie is still trying to improve position.
Vicini wants to sweep here but Augie controlling him for the moment.
Augie is stalling in the full guard.
Vicini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Augie is one step ahead there.
Vicini has his foot on Augie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Augie works his way back into a safe position though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vicini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Augie passes Vicini's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Augie is trying to control. Vicini wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vicini has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Augie. Oh but Vicini has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Augie goes limp - he's gone! Vicini jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dido Vicini!
Dido Vicini thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2016 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Terryn Dall and Dido Vicini. Dall comes to the cage accompanied by Skin for Skin. Vicini has chosen Sweet Soul Sister as his entrance music. Dido Vicini is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Terryn Dall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Dido Vicini!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dall misses with a takedown attempt - Vicini sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vicini looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dall! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dall (0) vs (4) Vicini
Vicini works to advance to full mount. Dall defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dall (0) vs (6) Vicini
Dall is working to get back to half guard.
Dall sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Vicini is trying to work for a kimura but Dall is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicini looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall wants to get back to full guard.
Dall trying to control from the bottom.
Vicini content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dall wants to improve his position but Vicini is controlling well.
Dall makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dall.
Vicini trying to control the position from guard on top but Dall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dall lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dall (2) vs (6) Vicini
Vicini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dall is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vicini is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dall (2) vs (8) Vicini
Vicini wants to pass the guard but Dall is keeping the position.
Vicini sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dall's guard.
Dall wants to get back to full guard.
Dall moves into full guard.
Vicini looking to pass the guard.
Vicini trying to control the position from guard on top but Dall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall keeping full guard, as Vicini tries to pass.
Dall escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vicini gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vicini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vicini trying to control the position from guard on top but Dall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dall wants to sweep but no luck.
Dall will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vicini trying to control the position from guard on top but Dall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vicini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vicini trying to control the position from guard on top but Dall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dall wants to sweep here but Vicini controlling him for the moment.
Vicini advances to half guard.
Vicini frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dall (2) vs (11) Vicini
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dall is in all sorts of trouble here.
Vicini wants to control the pace but Dall is squirming around nicely.
Dall keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dall manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dall is looking to improve his position.
Dall works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vicini got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dall has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vicini has managed to get both his arms back between Dall's legs - danger averted.
Vicini tries to free his leg and advance position but Dall is retaining full guard.
Vicini is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Vicini won't allow Dall to sweep him here.
Vicini slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Dall (2) vs (14) Vicini
Vicini has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dall (2) vs (16) Vicini
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dall keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vicini works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Dall (2) vs (19) Vicini
Dall trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Vicini struggling to keep hold of the position.
Vicini is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Dall knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Dall for a finish.
Dall manages to reverse the position and now he's in Vicini's guard. Nice work there by Dall.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dall (4) vs (19) Vicini
Vicini looking for a sweep. Not yet Vicini, not yet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dall wants to pass the guard but Vicini is keeping the position.
Dall stopping the sweep attempt from Vicini.
Vicini had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dall defends it easily.
Vicini keeping moving, preventing Dall from controlling successfully.
Dall preventing the sweep.
Dall passes Vicini's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Vicini is trying to get back to full guard.
Dall is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dall (7) vs (19) Vicini
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dall content just to control the position here.
Vicini is trying desperately to improve position.
Vicini 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: Dall (7) vs (21) Vicini
Dall looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dall keeping moving, preventing Vicini from controlling successfully.
Vicini won't allow Dall to sweep him here.
Vicini slips nicely into half guard.
Dall gets back to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vicini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dall looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dall looking for a sweep. Not yet Dall, not yet.
Vicini stands and throws Dall's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dall (7) vs (24) Vicini
Vicini working away.
Dall is trying to improve his position.
Vicini working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dall looking for a sweep but Vicini has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dall (7) vs (26) Vicini
Vicini can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dall is looking to escape.
Dall is trying desperately to improve position.
Dall manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vicini tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dall knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dall is pressing down on Vicini's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dall looking to control.
Vicini pushing down on Dall's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dall tries to get to full guard but Vicini has control of the leg.
Dall makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dall.
Dall manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vicini manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dall (9) vs (26) Vicini
Dall won't allow Vicini to sweep him here.
Vicini is trying to keep Dall in close.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vicini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dall is one step ahead there.
Vicini escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dall gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dall preventing the sweep.
Vicini being controlled here, momentarily.
Dall won't allow Vicini to sweep him here.
Dall wants to control from the top but Vicini keeps moving.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dall stopping the sweep attempt from Vicini.
Dall wants to control from the top but Vicini keeps moving.
Dall stays in close to Vicini's body and controls the position.
Vicini keeping full guard, as Dall tries to pass.
Vicini wants to sweep here but Dall controlling him for the moment.
Dall looking to pass the guard.
Vicini is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dall defends well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vicini keeping full guard, as Dall tries to pass.
Dall wants to control from the top but Vicini keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vicini is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dall (9) vs (28) Vicini
Vicini pushing down on Dall's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dall is trying to get back to full guard.
Vicini trying to control the action but Dall is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vicini wins on points by 28 to 9.
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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Vicini closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Castle's guard.#SUB#
Vicini has gone for a leg lock! Castle slips out almost immediately though and dives into Vicini's guard.#REVB#
Vicini bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Castle's guard. #REVR#
Vicini pushing down on Castle's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Vicini is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Castle has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vicini throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vicini works his way into side control.
Castle is not content to let Vicini control the position. #SUB#
Vicini wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Castle, who protects the arm well.
Castle looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Vicini is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Castle knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Castle is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Vicini is controlling him well.#SUB#
Vicini tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vicini has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Castle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vicini. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Vicini is trying to get an arm triangle but Castle is defending well. #SUB#
Vicini is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Castle knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Castle tries to escape but Vicini is in control. #T2##SUB#
Vicini wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Castle, who protects the arm well.
Vicini wants to control but Castle is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Vicini is trying to get an arm triangle but Castle is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Vicini tries for a kimura but Castle is defending well. #SUB#
Vicini looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Castle is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Vicini tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Vicini thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Vicini is trying to get an arm triangle but Castle is defending well. #SUB#
Vicini is working to tighten his grip on Castle's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Castle has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Vicini is really squeezing tight and eventually Castle passes out! Vicini breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dido Vicini!
Dido Vicini thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 01, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Panther manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Vicini on his heels. He'll look to pass Vicini's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Vicini is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Vicini escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Panther gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Panther chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Vicini is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Panther defends well.
Vicini keeping full guard, as Panther tries to pass.
Panther stands up over Vicini, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Vicini might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Panther scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Vicini throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Panther is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Panther postures up and lands a big shot to Vicini's brow. #SUB#
Vicini is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Panther frees his head nicely. Oh but Vicini has switched to an armbar! Panther is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Dido Vicini!
Our winner, Dido Vicini, 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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