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WP 51 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 69 wins and 39 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 10 losses; Tyron Scott!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.
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: Merlin (2) vs (0) Scott
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Merlin stands and throws Scott's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (5) vs (0) Scott
Merlin tries to advance to mount but can't.
Scott is trying to escape the position but Merlin is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merlin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scott keeps working.
Merlin is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merlin trying to control the position but Scott is working away.
You can see the frustration on Scott's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Merlin trying to control the action but Scott is working from the bottom.
Scott is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Merlin slows the pace down.
Scott is looking to reverse the position.
Scott has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Merlin tries to advance to mount but Scott denies him.
We've been hearing good reports from Merlin'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 is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott keeps trying to improve his position.
Merlin controls the position from side control.
Scott struggling a bit here.
Scott seems a little lost for a moment, as Merlin dominates the positioning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Merlin'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.
Merlin tries to advance to mount but Scott denies him.
Merlin trying to control the position but Scott is working away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Merlin is really struggling to control Scott but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Scott keeps Merlin under control for a moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Merlin tries to move into full mount but can't pass Scott's legs.
Merlin is working hard here to advance position.
Scott manages to work his way to half guard, despite Merlin's best efforts.
Scott is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Merlin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Merlin's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Merlin (5) vs (4) Scott
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Merlin is trying to break free.
Merlin trying to control the position but Scott manages to sink in the hooks.
Merlin tries to roll but Scott sticks to his back.
Scott is not going to allow Merlin to sit and survive in this position.
Scott controls the position.
Merlin tries to escape but Scott has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Merlin is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Scott.
Merlin is in bad spot here.
Scott is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Merlin trying to control but not successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Merlin is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Scott.
Let's hope that Scott 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.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Merlin tries to break free.
Merlin trying to control the position but Scott manages to sink in the hooks.
Merlin holding on to Scott's left wrist, preventing the choke.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Merlin trying to control the action but Scott just sinks the hooks in.
Merlin is really stuck here.
Merlin trying to control the position but Scott manages to sink in the hooks.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Merlin is trying to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
What can Merlin do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Merlin looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Merlin trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Merlin is in bad spot here.
Merlin is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Scott.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Merlin tries to escape the position.
Scott has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Merlin's body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Merlin tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
An out of breath Xavier Merlin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Tyron Scott spoke after the fight, saying 'Pathetic win. You trash and everyone khow it!'. |
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