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WP 100 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 31 losses; Tyron Scott! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 74 wins and 52 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Scott gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Scott (0) vs (2) Ignatowski
Scott keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Scott pulls Ignatowski in to control the position.
Ignatowski looking to sit in guard and control but Scott gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Scott (2) vs (2) Ignatowski
Scott will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Scott slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott stopping the sweep attempt from Ignatowski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott wants to pass the guard but Ignatowski is keeping the position.
Ignatowski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Scott (2) vs (4) Ignatowski
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Scott is adopting a defensive guard.
My spies in KFA inform me that Ignatowski has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ignatowski's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Scott (4) vs (4) Ignatowski
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott 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.
We've been hearing good reports from Scott'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.
Ignatowski 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: Scott (4) vs (6) Ignatowski
Ignatowski wants to control but Scott is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignatowski not doing much here.
Ignatowski prevents Scott from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scott keeps working.
Scott won't allow Ignatowski to pass to mount.
Ignatowski trying to control the action but Scott is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski moves into full mount! Scott won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Scott (4) vs (9) Ignatowski
Scott is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski controlling the position easily from mount.
Ignatowski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ignatowski moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Scott (4) vs (12) Ignatowski
Good control from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Scott is defending well though. Ignatowski let's go of the attempt for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski trying to control.
Ignatowski has the hooks in. Scott is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Scott is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Ignatowski is controlling the position but Scott somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski is working for a kimura but Scott is defending it quite comfortably.
Scott is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Scott is defending well.
Scott wants to improve his position but Ignatowski is controlling well.
Ignatowski is keen to just control but Scott is a slippery customer.
Scott trying to control from the bottom.
Ignatowski trying to control the pace.
Ignatowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Scott is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski is looking for a kimura but Scott is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ignatowski to get the leverage.
Ignatowski is trying to control. Scott wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ignatowski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ignatowski trying to control from half guard but Scott is working away.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but Scott defending well.
Scott is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski prevents Scott from improving his position.
Ignatowski is keen to just control but Scott is a slippery customer.
Ignatowski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Scott is just riding it out for now. Ignatowski eventually gives up the hold.
Scott is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski is pressing down on Scott's thigh, looking to free his foot. Scott is holding on for now.
Ignatowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Scott is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Scott! Score +3 for passing guard: Scott (4) vs (15) Ignatowski
Ignatowski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Scott is looking to escape.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski wants to take his opponent's back but Scott doesn't allow it.
Ignatowski looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Scott is squirming around, avoiding Ignatowski's attempts to control the action.
Ignatowski is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Scott tries to lock up and control but Ignatowski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ignatowski fails to advance to Scott's back.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski wants to take his opponent's back but instead Scott manages to regain half guard.
Ignatowski wants to free his trapped foot but Scott is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ignatowski is still trying to improve position.
Scott is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski is keen to just control but Scott is a slippery customer.
Ignatowski content to control rather than advance.
Ignatowski trying to control from half guard but Scott is working away.
Ignatowski tries to pass to full mount but Scott defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski wins on points by 15 to 4.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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