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WP 65 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 58 wins and 39 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 15 losses; Tyron Scott!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ignatowski darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) Scott
Ignatowski wants to control but Scott is keeping him busy.
Ignatowski is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Scott is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ignatowski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Scott knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scott keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignatowski stalling.
Scott is doing well to control the position and prevent Ignatowski from advancing to side control.
Ignatowski trying to control from half guard but Scott is working away.
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.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but Scott defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski trying to mount his opponent but Scott defends it.
Ignatowski seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatowski trying to control from Scott's half guard. Scott has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Scott manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (2) Scott
Ignatowski working a defensive guard here.
Ignatowski has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignatowski wants to improve his position but instead Scott has moved into half guard.
Ignatowski wants to sweep but Scott has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (5) Scott
Ignatowski trying to remain calm as Scott controls from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski is trying to get back to half guard.
Scott controlling the position from side mount.
Ignatowski tries to bench press Scott off him but Scott keeps the position.
Ignatowski can't do much from the bottom here.
Ignatowski tries to bench press Scott off him but Scott keeps the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Scott gets to mount! Ignatowski was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (2) vs (7) Scott
Ignatowski is looking to improve his position but Scott isn't that keen on the idea.
Scott avoids the attempt from Ignatowski to control.
Ignatowski is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ignatowski tries to hold on but Scott postures up.
Ignatowski is working to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Scott controlling from mount.
Ignatowski is working to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski regains half guard.
Ignatowski trying to control here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Scott has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (10) Scott
Scott takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ignatowski is trying desperately to improve position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Scott controlling from the full mount.
Ignatowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ignatowski wants to hold on but Scott pushes him away.
Ignatowski is in all sorts of trouble here.
Scott tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ignatowski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski wants to control but Scott is having none of it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski can't escape the position.
Scott tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ignatowski wants to hold on but Scott pushes him away.
Ignatowski working to try and regain half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski tries to lock up and control but Scott gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ignatowski is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Ignatowski is in all sorts of trouble here.
Scott looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ignatowski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski is working hard here to advance position.
Scott controlling the pace for now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski is looking to get to half guard.
Ignatowski wants to hold on but Scott pushes him away.
Ignatowski is trying to escape the mount.
Scott avoids the attempt from Ignatowski to control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Scott prevents Ignatowski from getting the reversal.
Ignatowski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ignatowski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Scott controlling his opponent.
Ignatowski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Scott content just to control the position here.
Ignatowski is desperately trying to improve his position but Scott has a good base and remains in mount.
Scott controlling from mount.
Ignatowski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski is in all sorts of trouble here.
Scott takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott wins on points by 10 to 2.
Tyron Scott is the new super heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Tyron Scott thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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