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TWGC 22 (170lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Drew Sexton (ranked 22242 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noam Nystrom (ranked 2017 p4p, 0 weight class). Noam Nystrom is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Drew Sexton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Noam Nystrom!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sexton moves into range and clinches up with Nystrom.
Nystrom looking for a takedown.
Nystrom told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Sexton tries to pull guard but Nystrom won't allow it.
Sexton wants a takedown but no success here.
Nystrom prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drew Sexton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sexton tries for a takedown but Nystrom manages to get underhooks.
Sexton is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sexton tries to score a body lock takedown but Nystrom shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nystrom has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sexton avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sexton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nystrom prevents it.
Sexton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nystrom walks away with a smile on his face. Sexton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sexton moves into the clinch.
Nystrom is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nystrom is looking for a takedown.
Sexton wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nystrom has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sexton after a bit of a struggle.
Sexton jumps guard but Nystrom turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nystrom looking for a takedown.
Nystrom gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sexton (0) vs (2) Nystrom
Nystrom controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sexton is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sexton (2) vs (2) Nystrom
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nystrom wants to sweep here but Sexton controlling him for the moment.
Sexton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nystrom is keeping the position for now.
Nystrom being controlled here, momentarily.
Nystrom tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sexton trying to control the position from guard on top but Nystrom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sexton passes Nystrom's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sexton prevents Nystrom from improving his position.
Well, if Sexton is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Nystrom works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nystrom is adopting a defensive guard.
Sexton sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nystrom controlling the position.
Sexton trying to control the position from guard on top but Nystrom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sexton tries to free his leg and advance position but Nystrom is retaining full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Sexton'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.
Nystrom being controlled here, momentarily.
Nystrom is trying to keep Sexton in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sexton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sexton wants to control from the top but Nystrom keeps moving.
Nystrom keeping full guard, as Sexton tries to pass.
Sexton slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sexton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nystrom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nystrom seems keen to control Sexton's posture.
Sexton trying to control but Nystrom is working from the bottom.
Sexton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nystrom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sexton won't allow Nystrom to sweep him here.
Nystrom keeping full guard, as Sexton tries to pass.
Nystrom wants to sweep here but Sexton controlling him for the moment.
Sexton wants to control from the top but Nystrom keeps moving.
Nystrom is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sexton works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nystrom won't allow Sexton to pass to mount.
Sexton is taking a breather. Nystrom says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sexton is looking to advance position but Nystrom won't allow it.
Nystrom is looking to control Sexton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nystrom avoid being mounted?
Nystrom is looking for a sweep. Sexton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sexton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nystrom is holding on to half guard well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sexton is keen to just control but Nystrom is a slippery customer.
Nystrom trying to hold on to Sexton's head to control him but Sexton postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sexton in particular looking to stall.
Nystrom is trying to control but can't.
Nystrom keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Sexton is trying to control the action in half guard but Nystrom is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nystrom is looking to control Sexton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nystrom avoid being mounted?
Sexton is looking to advance position but Nystrom won't allow it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nystrom is looking to control Sexton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nystrom avoid being mounted?
Nystrom controlling the position well.
Sexton trying to control from half guard but Nystrom is working away.
Sexton sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nystrom preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Sexton tries to pass to full mount but Nystrom defends it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Nystrom controlling the position well.
Nystrom is looking to improve his position.
Sexton is trying to control the action in half guard but Nystrom is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sexton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nystrom is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Nystrom controlling the position well.
Nystrom gets full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sexton controlling from the top position.
Sexton trying to control but Nystrom is working from the bottom.
Nystrom trying to keep a closed guard but Sexton is proving a slippery customer.
Nystrom seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sexton trying to control but Nystrom is working from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Nystrom seems keen to control Sexton's posture.
Sexton content to stall in guard here.
Nystrom managing to control the position.
Sexton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nystrom is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sexton (2) vs (4) Nystrom
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Nystrom content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nystrom moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sexton (2) vs (7) Nystrom
Nystrom controls the position from side control.
Nystrom tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sexton's legs.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Nystrom is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sexton will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Sexton tries to improve position but can't.
Sexton seems a little lost for a moment, as Nystrom dominates the positioning.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sexton prevents Nystrom from moving into mount.
Nystrom is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Nystrom trying to control the action but Sexton is working from the bottom.
Nystrom is staying tight to Sexton's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Let's hope that Nystrom 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 fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Sexton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sexton is working hard here to advance position.
A lull in the action here.
Nystrom advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sexton (2) vs (9) Nystrom
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nystrom controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nystrom wins on points by 9 to 2.
Noam Nystrom got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!' |
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