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TWGC 20 (145lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rodrigo Gracie (ranked 4986 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nando Vasquez (ranked 8020 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rodrigo Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Nando Vasquez!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vasquez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gracie gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Vasquez
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vasquez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (2) vs (4) Vasquez
Gracie tries to roll but Vasquez sticks to his back.
Vasquez avoiding Gracie 's attempts to control his hands.
Vasquez is hanging on to Gracie's back as he tries to escape.
Gracie trying to control the hands but Vasquez breaks the grip.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Vasquez gets his hands free as Gracie looks to control.
Vasquez keeps control of the position easily here as Gracie tries to buck him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasquez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gracie wants to escape the position.
What can Gracie do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Gracie is in bad spot here.
Vasquez really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Gracie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie manages to reverse the position and now he's in Vasquez's guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (4) vs (4) Vasquez
Vasquez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (7) vs (4) Vasquez
Vasquez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gracie tries for a kimura but Vasquez is defending well.
Gracie swings around for an armbar but Vasquez sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gracie's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (7) vs (6) Vasquez
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gracie tries to get out of the position.
Gracie working for a triangle but Vasquez defends it easily.
Vasquez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Vasquez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to roll over but Vasquez keeps him under control.
Gracie is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at AREA 51, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Gracie has a hand on Vasquez's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Vasquez takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (7) vs (9) Vasquez
Gracie is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vasquez controlling his opponent.
Gracie is controlling an arm, preventing Vasquez from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Vasquez controlling from mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to improve his position but Vasquez isn't that keen on the idea.
Vasquez content just to control the position here.
Vasquez prevents Gracie from getting the reversal.
Vasquez moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (7) vs (12) Vasquez
Gracie is in bad spot here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control his opponent's hands but Vasquez gets his hands free.
Gracie is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Gracie trying to control the position but Vasquez manages to sink in the hooks.
Gracie can't escape the position.
Vasquez is trying to stick to Gracie's back but Gracie is turning into Vasquez. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Vasquez's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gracie. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (9) vs (12) Vasquez
Vasquez controlling Gracie's posture.
Gracie drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Vasquez dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (9) vs (14) Vasquez
Gracie is looking for a triangle here but Vasquez uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (9) vs (17) Vasquez
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie struggling a bit here.
Vasquez just content to control the position.
Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vasquez just content to control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to control Vasquez's posture but Vasquez avoids it.
Gracie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vasquez pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vasquez in particular looking to stall.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Vasquez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vasquez pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gracie looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Vasquez has picked Gracie up and slammed him! Gracie can't keep hold of the triangle and Vasquez manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (9) vs (20) Vasquez
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vasquez is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Gracie's shoulder. That is not cool.
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Vasquez is controlling well.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gracie gets back to full guard.
Gracie can't keep his opponent in guard - Vasquez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gracie trying to get back to full guard but Vasquez takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (9) vs (23) Vasquez
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez controlling the position easily from mount.
Gracie wants to hold on but Vasquez pushes him away.
Gracie looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (9) vs (26) Vasquez
A bit of a pause in the action here. Vasquez controlling the positon.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to escape the position.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Vasquez controlling from the back.
Gracie trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Gracie can't escape the position.
Vasquez has good solid back control here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is in bad spot here.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie trying to control but not successfully.
Vasquez controlling from the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vasquez wins on points by 26 to 9.
An out of breath Nando Vasquez 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jenzix Mendes (ranked 7572 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffery Kenderson (ranked 9102 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jenzix Mendes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jeffery Kenderson!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mendes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kenderson tries to avoid it but Mendes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kenderson to the ground. Kenderson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mendes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kenderson but Kenderson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kenderson feints the counter takedown.
Mendes clinches up against the cage.
Mendes is trying to pull guard but Kenderson has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jenzix Mendes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kenderson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mendes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes jumps guard.
Kenderson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kenderson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kenderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenderson wants to control from the top but Mendes keeps moving.
Kenderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mendes is keeping the position for now.
Mendes trying to keep a closed guard but Kenderson is proving a slippery customer.
Kenderson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kenderson on the ground.
Mendes is trying to keep Kenderson in close.
Mendes 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Kenderson stands and throws Mendes's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mendes (0) vs (3) Kenderson
Mendes is looking to regain half guard here but Kenderson keeps moving and retains side control.
Kenderson advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mendes (0) vs (5) Kenderson
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kenderson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Kenderson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kenderson content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes tries to hold on but Kenderson postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kenderson trying to control but Mendes is having none of it.
Kenderson wants to take Mendes's back here but Mendes is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Mendes reaches up to try and control the position but Kenderson seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Mendes rolls and tries to escape and now Kenderson has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Mendes (0) vs (8) Kenderson
Kenderson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Mendes is defending well though. Kenderson let's go of the attempt for now.
Mendes can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Kenderson gets his hands free as Mendes looks to control.
Mendes is breathing heavily.
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.
Mendes preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kenderson.
Kenderson is hanging on to Mendes's back as he tries to escape.
Kenderson has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Mendes is in real trouble here. Kenderson gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Mendes is tapping out! Kenderson wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jeffery Kenderson!
Jeffery Kenderson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Cub Lamas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dai Roberts (ranked 6365 p4p, 0 weight class). Lamas comes to the cage accompanied by Dominica Music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Cub Lamas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dai Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Roberts or perhaps it was just good defense by Lamas, which made it look bad.
Lamas moves into range and clinches up with Roberts.
Lamas has hold of one of Roberts's legs. Roberts is fighting the takedown attempt but Lamas gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lamas (2) vs (0) Roberts
Roberts controlling the position.
Lamas looking to sit in guard and control but Roberts gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lamas (2) vs (2) Roberts
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts looking to pass the guard.
Roberts thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lamas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lamas tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Roberts postures up.
Roberts passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Lamas (2) vs (5) Roberts
A lull in the action here as Roberts stalls from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Let's hope that Roberts 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.
It looks like Roberts 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.
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.
Roberts working away.
Lamas is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Roberts is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lamas is trying to escape the position but Roberts is controlling the position.
Roberts tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Roberts has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lamas seems a little lost for a moment, as Roberts dominates the positioning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Roberts thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lamas is not content to let Roberts control the position.
Roberts is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lamas knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Roberts moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lamas (2) vs (7) Roberts
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lamas prevents Roberts from taking his back.
Lamas tries to control the position but Roberts now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Lamas (2) vs (10) Roberts
Roberts avoiding Lamas 's attempts to control his hands.
Lamas tries to break free.
Lamas is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Roberts is hanging on to Lamas's back as he tries to escape.
Lamas 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 Roberts gets his way!
Roberts controlling from the back.
Roberts's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Roberts is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Lamas knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Lamas for a finish.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Roberts controlling from the back.
Lamas is trying to defend against the choke here but Roberts has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Roberts Tightens the hold and Lamas taps out furiously! Roberts displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dai Roberts! |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between AJ Lyons (ranked 6588 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takumar Pentax (ranked 21694 p4p, 737 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Takumar Pentax enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; AJ Lyons! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Takumar Pentax!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lyons shoots in for a takedown but Pentax shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pentax steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lyons.
Lyons gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pentax has clasped his hands together around Lyons's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lyons (0) vs (4) Pentax
Lyons holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Lyons is trying to get back to half guard.
Pentax trying to control the position but Lyons is working away.
Lyons tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pentax tries to advance to mount but can't.
Lyons is not content to let Pentax control the position.
Pentax swings around for an armbar but Lyons sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Pentax's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lyons (2) vs (4) Pentax
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyons controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lyons stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pentax swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lyons got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pentax has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lyons has managed to get both his arms back between Pentax's legs - danger averted.
Pentax keeping full guard, as Lyons tries to pass.
Lyons postures up.
Lyons trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pentax being controlled here, momentarily.
Lyons'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 two minutes gone in the round.
Lyons pushing down on Pentax's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pentax wants to improve his position but Lyons is controlling well.
Pentax won't allow Lyons to pass to mount.
Lyons looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pentax actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Lyons seems content to control.
Lyons seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pentax for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lyons wants to pass the guard but Pentax is defending well.
Lyons seems to be looking for submissions.
We've been informed that Pentax has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lyons prevents Pentax from improving his position.
Pentax trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pentax is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lyons pulls his head out easily.
Lyons content to control rather than advance.
Pentax is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lyons pulls his head out easily.
Lyons is taking a breather. Pentax 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.
Further stalling from Lyons.
Lyons has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pentax won't allow Lyons to pass to mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lyons controlling the pace.
Pentax is trying to maintain the position but Lyons is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lyons with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pentax is holding on to half guard well.
Lyons performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pentax is looking to control Lyons's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pentax avoid being mounted?
Lyons perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lyons looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pentax actively working from the bottom here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pentax trying to hold on to Lyons's head to control him but Lyons postures up.
Lyons sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lyons continues to stall.
Pentax wants to get back to full guard.
Lyons is looking for a kimura but Pentax is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lyons to get the leverage.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lyons performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lyons is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Pentax! Score +3 for passing guard: Lyons (5) vs (4) Pentax
Lyons controlling the pace for now.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Lyons.
Pentax tries to reverse the position but Lyons maintains control.
Lyons looking to control and managing it successfully.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Lyons is stinking the place up with his stalling.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pentax tries to lock up and control but Lyons gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lyons wants to take his opponent's back but Pentax doesn't allow it.
Lyons takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pentax is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pentax wants to hold on but Lyons pushes him away.
Pentax is desperately trying to improve his position but Lyons has a good base and remains in mount.
Lyons controlling from mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pentax tries to hold on but Lyons pushes him away.
Lyons controlling his opponent.
Pentax can't escape the position.
Lyons looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pentax keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lyons tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pentax tries to hold on but Lyons pushes him away.
Lyons is trying to take his opponent's back.
Pentax tries to lock up and control but Lyons gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lyons controlling from the full mount.
Pentax tries to lock up and control but Lyons gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pentax is trying desperately to improve position.
Pentax 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.
Lyons fails to take his opponent's back.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Lyons tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pentax is controlling an arm, preventing Lyons from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Lyons sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pentax is trying to escape the mount but Lyons keeps good control and instead manages to take Pentax's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Lyons (8) vs (4) Pentax
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Lyons controlling the positon.
More hug and hope from Lyons.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lyons takes the fight on points by 8 to 4. |
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