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TWGC 39 (265lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 9 losses; Tyron Scott! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 17 losses; Dragan Hozdic!
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.
Hozdic shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Scott is trying to defend but Hozdic 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: Scott (0) vs (2) Hozdic
Hozdic is pressing down on Scott's thigh, looking to free his foot. Scott is holding on for now.
Scott looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Scott wants to improve his position but Hozdic is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott is working hard here to advance position.
Scott trying to hold on to Hozdic's head to control him but Hozdic postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott is trying to get back to full guard.
Scott looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Scott is looking for a sweep. Hozdic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Scott is concentrating on defense, preventing Hozdic from advancing position.
Scott is looking for a sweep. Hozdic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hozdic wants to take a breather but Scott is having none of it.
Scott is looking to control Hozdic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Scott avoid being mounted?
Scott is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hozdic is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hozdic sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott won't allow Hozdic to pass to mount.
Hozdic is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Scott! Score +3 for passing guard: Scott (0) vs (5) Hozdic
Hozdic avoids the attempt from Scott to control.
Hozdic looking to control but Scott is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Scott keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hozdic moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Scott (0) vs (8) Hozdic
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hozdic is riding his opponent, not letting Scott buck him off.
Scott rolls, trying to escape but Hozdic keeps control of the position.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY BJJ inform us that Hozdic has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Hozdic has good solid back control here.
Hozdic doesn't have the hooks in and Scott manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Scott (2) vs (8) Hozdic
Hozdic controls Scott momentarily but Scott frees himself.
Scott passes Hozdic's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hozdic is looking to control Scott's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hozdic avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hozdic moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Scott trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hozdic keeping moving, preventing Scott from controlling successfully.
Hozdic 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.
Scott pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hozdic is keeping the position for now.
Scott looking to sit in guard and control but Hozdic 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 (10) Hozdic
Scott looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Scott working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hozdic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Scott is tightening it up a little... Hozdic has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Hozdic reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Hozdic taps out! Nice BJJ there by Scott!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tyron Scott!
During a confident post fight interview, Tyron Scott thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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