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TWGC 40 (185lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Stanley Yelnats! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Danila Bagrov!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Yelnats shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bagrov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yelnats (2) vs (0) Bagrov
Bagrov wants to sweep but no luck.
Bagrov seems keen to control Yelnats's posture.
Let's hope that Bagrov 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.
Bagrov keeping full guard, as Yelnats tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yelnats trying to control the position from guard on top but Bagrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bagrov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Yelnats is looking to pass into half guard but Bagrov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bagrov is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yelnats (2) vs (2) Bagrov
Bagrov postures up.
Bagrov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yelnats swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yelnats wants to control the position but Bagrov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Yelnats wants to control but Bagrov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Yelnats wants to improve his position but Bagrov is controlling well.
Bagrov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Yelnats tries to roll over but Bagrov keeps him under control.#T2#
Yelnats is pressing down on Bagrov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bagrov looking to pass the guard.
Yelnats wants to sweep here but Bagrov controlling him for the moment.
Bagrov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Yelnats (2) vs (5) Bagrov
Yelnats tries to bench press Bagrov off him but Bagrov keeps the position.
Bagrov taking a breather here. #T3#
Yelnats tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bagrov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Yelnats seems a little lost for a moment, as Bagrov dominates the positioning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bagrov works to advance to full mount. Yelnats defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Yelnats (2) vs (7) Bagrov
Bagrov wants to take his opponent's back but Yelnats doesn't allow it.
Bagrov is still trying to improve position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bagrov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Bagrov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Yelnats tries to hold on but Bagrov postures up.
Bagrov controlling the pace for now.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Bagrov.
Bagrov fails to advance to Yelnats's back.
Yelnats can't escape the position.
#T5#
Bagrov controlling from mount.
Yelnats keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Yelnats wants to control but Bagrov is having none of it.
Yelnats is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bagrov controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Yelnats has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Yelnats (2) vs (10) Bagrov
Yelnats might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bagrov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Yelnats doesn't escape.
Yelnats is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Yelnats is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T7#
Yelnats trying to control the action but Bagrov just sinks the hooks in.
Yelnats can't escape the position.
Bagrov biding his time, looking for the opening.
Bagrov avoiding Yelnats 's attempts to control his hands.
Bagrov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Yelnats just trying to survive but Bagrov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T8#
Bagrov controlling the position well here. Yelnats rolled but Bagrov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Yelnats rolls, trying to escape but Bagrov keeps control of the position.
Bagrov biding his time, controlling Yelnats.
Bagrov controlling well, preventing Yelnats from escaping the position.
Bagrov controls the position.
Bagrov gets his hands free as Yelnats looks to control. #T9#
Bagrov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Yelnats tries to break free.
Yelnats is working hard here to advance position.
Yelnats trying to control the position but Bagrov manages to sink in the hooks. #T10#
Bagrov keeps control of the position easily here as Yelnats tries to buck him off.
Bagrov is hanging on to Yelnats's back as he tries to escape.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Bagrov controlling the positon.
You can see the frustration on Yelnats's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T11#
Bagrov is riding his opponent, not letting Yelnats buck him off.
Bagrov is not going to allow Yelnats to sit and survive in this position.
Bagrov has good solid back control here.
Yelnats looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T12#
Yelnats is in bad spot here.
Bagrov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Yelnats trying to control the hands but Bagrov won't let him.
Bagrov has good solid back control here. #T13#
Yelnats trying to control the action but Bagrov just sinks the hooks in.
Yelnats tries to roll but Bagrov sticks to his back.
Bagrov controlling the position well here. Yelnats rolled but Bagrov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Yelnats tries to roll but Bagrov sticks to his back.
#T14#
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.
I really don't envy Yelnats right now.
Bagrov is trying to stick to Yelnats's back but Yelnats is turning into Bagrov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bagrov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Yelnats. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yelnats (4) vs (10) Bagrov
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bagrov keeping moving, preventing Yelnats from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bagrov wins on points by 10 to 4.
After winning the bout, Danila Bagrov 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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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Shiphead Copslapper! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Jon Fred!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Fred gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Copslapper wants a takedown but no success here.
Copslapper is working for takedown but Fred is calmly controlling the position for now.
Copslapper gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fred.
Fred stops a takedown attempt from Copslapper.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shiphead Copslapper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Copslapper prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fred is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Copslapper pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fred is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fred is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Copslapper is defending well.
Fred has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Copslapper avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fred tries for a takedown. No joy.
Copslapper tries to score a body lock takedown but Fred shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Copslapper drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Copslapper tries to score a body lock takedown but Fred shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Copslapper wants a takedown but no success here.
Fred drops down looking for an ankle pick but Copslapper pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Copslapper rushes Fred and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Copslapper is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Copslapper is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fred wants to take the fight to the mat but Copslapper manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Copslapper is trying to drag Fred to the mat but Fred just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fred goes for a takedown attempt but Copslapper pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Fred gets tackled into the cage by Copslapper. Copslapper maintains the clinch.
Copslapper looking for a takedown.
Fred is pressed up against the cage. Copslapper has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fred down to the mat. Fred avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Fred has closed the distance and engaged Copslapper in a clinch.
Fred is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Copslapper pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Copslapper is pressed up against the cage. Fred has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Copslapper down to the mat. Copslapper avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Copslapper is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T2#
Fred stops a takedown attempt from Copslapper.
Fred has Copslapper pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Copslapper manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Copslapper is looking for a takedown.
Fred tries to score a body lock takedown but Copslapper shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fred stops a takedown attempt from Copslapper.
Fred drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fred is working for takedown but Copslapper is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fred is pressed up against the cage. Copslapper has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fred down to the mat. Fred avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Fred closes the distance and clinches.
Fred gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Copslapper.
Fred drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fred drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Copslapper gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T3#
Copslapper is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fred changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Copslapper fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Copslapper is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fred gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Copslapper is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fred tries to score a body lock takedown but Copslapper shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Copslapper gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fred.
Fred is looking for a takedown.
Copslapper prevents the takedown attempt.
Fred has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Copslapper after a bit of a struggle.
Copslapper is pressed up against the cage. Fred has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Copslapper down to the mat. Copslapper avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T4##CL2#
Fred forces Copslapper back against the cage and clinches.
Copslapper prevents the takedown attempt.
Fred is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Copslapper pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fred looks winded!
Fred is working for takedown but Copslapper is calmly controlling the position for now.
Copslapper tries for a takedown. No joy.
Copslapper changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fred fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Copslapper gets tackled into the cage by Fred. Fred maintains the clinch.
Copslapper has Fred pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fred manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Copslapper has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fred after a bit of a struggle.
Copslapper drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fred is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Copslapper gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Copslapper goes for a takedown attempt but Fred pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Fred clinches up against the cage.#T5#
Copslapper tries to score a body lock takedown but Fred shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Copslapper gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fred.
Fred is pressed up against the cage. Copslapper has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fred down to the mat. Fred avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Copslapper fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Fred rushes Copslapper and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Copslapper has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fred after a bit of a struggle.
Copslapper is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Copslapper stops a takedown attempt from Fred.
Fred drops down looking for an ankle pick but Copslapper pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Copslapper clinches up against the cage.
Fred can't get the takedown.
Copslapper stops a takedown attempt from Fred.
Fred is looking to take this one to the mat.#T6#
Fred is looking for a takedown.
Copslapper goes for a takedown attempt but Fred pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Copslapper is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fred gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Copslapper gets underhooks to prevent Fred's takedown attempt.
Copslapper is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Copslapper is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fred pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fred is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fred is working for takedown but Copslapper is calmly controlling the position for now.
Copslapper tries for a takedown. No joy.
Copslapper looking for a takedown.
Copslapper is looking for a takedown.
Fred tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fred tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fred gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Copslapper.
#T7#
Copslapper is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Copslapper drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Copslapper is pressed up against the cage. Fred has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Copslapper down to the mat. Copslapper avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Fred gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Copslapper has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fred avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Copslapper is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fred is defending well.
Copslapper changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fred fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Copslapper tries to close the distance and clinch but Fred swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Fred clinches with his opponent.
Copslapper drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fred pulls his leg out and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Copslapper looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T8#
Copslapper is trying to drag Fred to the mat but Fred just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fred wants a takedown but no success here.
Copslapper is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fred gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fred wants to take the fight to the mat but Copslapper manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Copslapper is pressed up against the cage. Fred has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Copslapper down to the mat. Copslapper avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Fred clinches up with Copslapper and pushes him back against the cage.
Copslapper has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fred avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fred is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Copslapper gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fred gets underhooks to prevent Copslapper's takedown attempt.
Fred changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Copslapper fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Copslapper instigates a clinch. #T9#
Copslapper is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fred is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Copslapper is defending well.
Copslapper goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fred prevents it.
Copslapper goes for a takedown attempt but Fred pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Copslapper darts in and clinches Fred up against the cage.
Copslapper goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fred prevents it.
Fred is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Copslapper pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fred drops down looking for an ankle pick but Copslapper pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Fred drives through and clinches with Copslapper against the cage.
Copslapper tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T10#
Fred drops down looking for an ankle pick but Copslapper pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Copslapper gets a clinch.
Fred is looking for a takedown.
Fred gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Copslapper.
Fred tries for a takedown but Copslapper manages to get underhooks.
Copslapper is looking for a takedown.
Copslapper drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fred pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Fred has closed the distance and engaged Copslapper in a clinch.
Fred is looking to take this one to the mat.
Copslapper is looking to take this one to the mat.#T11#
Copslapper wants a takedown.
Copslapper looking for a takedown.
Copslapper is trying to drag Fred to the mat but Fred just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Copslapper has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fred after a bit of a struggle.
Fred has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Copslapper avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fred can't get the takedown.
Copslapper prevents a takedown attempt there.
Copslapper prevents a takedown attempt there.
Copslapper is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fred pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fred has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Copslapper is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fred is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Copslapper pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Copslapper drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fred pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Fred has Copslapper up against the cage in a clinch.
#T12#
Copslapper is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fred gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Copslapper tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fred is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fred gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Copslapper.
Fred is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Copslapper gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fred goes for a takedown attempt but Copslapper pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Copslapper clinches up against the cage.
Fred is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Copslapper pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fred is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Copslapper is defending well.
Fred has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Copslapper after a bit of a struggle. #T13#
Copslapper is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fred is defending well.
Fred has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Copslapper avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fred is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Copslapper pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Copslapper wants to take the fight to the mat but Fred manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Copslapper tries for a takedown but Fred manages to get underhooks.
Copslapper has Fred pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fred manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Copslapper is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fred is defending well.
Copslapper is working for takedown but Fred is calmly controlling the position for now.
Copslapper tries to score a body lock takedown but Fred shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fred wants to take the fight to the mat but Copslapper manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fred can't get the takedown.
Copslapper stops a takedown attempt from Fred.
Copslapper can't get the takedown.
Copslapper drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fred pulls his leg out and moves away.
Copslapper is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Fred forces Copslapper back against the cage and clinches.#T14#
Fred is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fred wants to take the fight to the mat but Copslapper manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fred wants a takedown but no success here.
Fred prevents the takedown attempt.
Copslapper is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fred tries to score a body lock takedown but Copslapper shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Copslapper prevents the takedown attempt.
Copslapper drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fred pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Fred gets a clinch.
Fred has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Copslapper after a bit of a struggle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fred has Copslapper pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Copslapper manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fred has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Copslapper is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fred is working for takedown but Copslapper is calmly controlling the position for now.
Copslapper goes for a takedown attempt but Fred pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Copslapper circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Copslapper is heads and Fred is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Copslapper takes the fight on points by 1 to 0.
A very excited looking Shiphead Copslapper 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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