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TWGC 10 (265lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mayo Kermode and Steve Rogers. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Mayo Kermode! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Steve Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Rogers drives through and clinches with Kermode against the cage.
Kermode has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rogers is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kermode decides to pull guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kermode keeping moving, preventing Rogers from controlling successfully.
Rogers wants to pass the guard but Kermode is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Kermode is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kermode managing to control the position.
Kermode had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rogers defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kermode is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kermode (2) vs (0) Rogers
Rogers throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rogers keeping full guard, as Kermode tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers keeping moving, preventing Kermode from controlling successfully.
Kermode stands and throws Rogers's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kermode (5) vs (0) Rogers
Kermode trying to control the position but Rogers is working away.
Rogers is trying to control Kermode's posture but Kermode avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rogers has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kermode is working away from the top position though.
Kermode sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rogers tries to roll over but Kermode keeps him under control.
Kermode is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kermode is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rogers sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is not content to let Kermode control the position.
Rogers manages to get to full guard.
Rogers managing to control the position.
Kermode trying to control the position from guard on top but Rogers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rogers wants to sweep but no luck.
Our spies down at at Demon's Elite Gym inform us that Rogers has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Rogers is pulling down on Kermode's head to control his posture.
Kermode showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rogers pulls Kermode in close to prevent any damage.
Kermode trying to control but Rogers is working from the bottom.
Rogers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kermode is one step ahead there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kermode wants to pass the guard but Rogers is keeping the position.
Rogers can't keep his opponent in guard - Kermode advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rogers trying to hold on to Kermode's head to control him but Kermode postures up.
Kermode wants to control but Rogers is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kermode with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kermode works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kermode (8) vs (0) Rogers
Rogers tries to buck Kermode off but Kermode is having none of it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rogers keeps trying to improve his position.
Kermode thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rogers tries to buck Kermode off but Kermode is having none of it.
Rogers manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kermode (8) vs (2) Rogers
Rogers is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kermode sees it coming and defends easily.
Rogers is looking for a kimura but Kermode is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rogers to get the leverage.
Kermode wants to improve his position but Rogers is controlling well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kermode is working hard here to advance position.
Kermode manages to get to full guard.
Rogers stays in close to Kermode's body and controls the position.
Kermode wants to control the position but Rogers says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is pressing down on Kermode's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kermode is holding on for now.
Kermode is trying to get back to full guard.
Kermode is staying active underneath Rogers, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kermode trying to control here.
Rogers is pressing down on Kermode's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kermode is holding on for now.
Kermode is looking to control Rogers's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kermode avoid being mounted?
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Rogers wants to control but Kermode is keeping him busy.
Kermode tries to get to full guard but Rogers has control of the leg.
Rogers is pressing down on Kermode's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kermode is holding on for now.
Kermode actively working from the bottom here.
Kermode is looking for a sweep. Rogers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kermode is trying to control but Rogers passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kermode (8) vs (5) Rogers
Kermode being controlled for a moment.
Kermode regains half guard.
Rogers stalling.
Kermode works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kermode keeping moving, preventing Rogers from controlling successfully.
Kermode looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kermode has his hands on Rogers's head, controlling the position.
Rogers preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kermode is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kermode (10) vs (5) Rogers
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kermode stopping the sweep attempt from Rogers.
Kermode works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rogers trying to control but Kermode postures up.
Kermode wants to work for an arm triangle but Rogers is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kermode is keen to just control but Rogers is a slippery customer.
Kermode is looking for a kimura here.
Rogers is holding on to half guard well.
Rogers trying to control from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kermode working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Rogers's thigh. Rogers counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Rogers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kermode passes into half guard.
Kermode wants to pass to mount but Rogers is defending the position.
Kermode wants to take a breather but Rogers is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kermode is working for a kimura but Rogers is defending it quite comfortably.
Kermode seems to be looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kermode takes the fight on points by 10 to 5.
Mayo Kermode thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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