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TWGC 37 (265+lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Brian Baker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Tyron Scott!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Baker wants to clinch up but Scott keeps it at a distance.
Baker has his takedown stuffed
and Scott counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Baker (0) vs (2) Scott
Scott wants to pass the guard but Baker is defending well.
Scott seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Baker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Scott wants to pass to mount but Baker is defending the 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.
Scott is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Baker tries to get to full guard but Scott has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker is working hard here to advance position.
We've been hearing good reports from Baker'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.
Scott slows the pace down in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker trying to control from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Scott seems content to control.
Scott wants to take a breather but Baker is having none of it.
Baker is looking for a sweep. Scott is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Baker won't allow Scott to pass to mount.
Baker tries to roll over but Scott keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Scott pulls his head out easily.
Scott is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Scott passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Baker! Score +3 for passing guard: Baker (0) vs (5) Scott
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baker is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Scott has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Baker (0) vs (8) Scott
Will Scott go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott avoiding Baker 's attempts to control his hands.
Scott is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Scott controlling the position well here. Baker rolled but Scott kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Baker tries to escape but Scott has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Our spies down at at Count Dante's Deadliest Academy inform us that Scott has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
A bit of a pause in the action here. Scott controlling the positon.
Scott is persistently looking for the submission but Baker is defending it well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Scott looking for the choke but no joy.
Scott patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Scott trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Baker doesn't escape.
Scott trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Baker trying to control the action but Scott just sinks the hooks in.
Scott is riding his opponent, not letting Baker buck him off.
Well, with Scott on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Baker is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
It looks like Scott 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.
Will Scott go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Scott controls the position.
Baker is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Scott has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Baker's body.
Baker defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
I really don't envy Baker right now.
Scott is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Baker wants to control his opponent's hands but Scott gets his hands free.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Scott is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Baker controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
Baker is really stuck here.
Baker staying busy and making it hard for Scott to control.
Scott has good solid back control here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Scott working for the choke.
I would not like to be Baker right now.
Scott is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Baker holding on to Scott's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Scott is riding his opponent, not letting Baker buck him off.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Baker trying to control the action but Scott just sinks the hooks in.
Scott struggling to keep hold of the position.
Good control from Scott.
Scott has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Baker! Can he survive? No! He's out! Scott 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 10:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tyron Scott!
A very excited looking Tyron Scott 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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