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CWC 364 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 21 losses; Mark Merel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Isaac Vernon!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vernon shoots in and gets a takedown into Merel's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merel (0) vs (2) Vernon
Vernon tries to free his leg and advance position but Merel is retaining full guard.
Vernon is looking to pass into half guard but Merel pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Merel is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merel (2) vs (2) Vernon
Merel wants to control from the top but Vernon keeps moving.
Vernon managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vernon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vernon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Merel has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Merel looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merel is working hard here to advance position.
Merel has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merel trying to control the position from guard on top but Vernon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Merel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Merel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Merel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vernon has his foot on Merel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Merel works his way back into a safe position though.
Vernon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vernon working a defensive guard here.
Merel tries to free his leg and advance position but Vernon is retaining full guard.
Vernon can't keep his opponent in guard - Merel advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Merel wants to free his trapped foot but Vernon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Merel trying to control from half guard but Vernon is working away.
Vernon desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Merel uses his free foot to push down on Vernon's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vernon. Score +3 for passing guard: Merel (5) vs (2) Vernon
Merel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vernon is looking to escape.
Vernon is trying to escape the mount.
Merel working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Merel wants to finish this one by submission but Vernon is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Merel.
Merel wants to control the pace but Vernon is squirming around nicely.
Merel working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Vernon tries to reverse the position but Merel maintains control.
Vernon tries to hold on but Merel postures up.
Vernon is working to get back to half guard.
Vernon sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Vernon won't allow Merel to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Merel is keen to just control but Vernon is a slippery customer.
Merel seems to be looking for submissions.
Merel moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Merel (8) vs (2) Vernon
Vernon sneaks back into half guard.
Vernon preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Vernon tries to roll over but Merel keeps him under control.
Merel is working for a submission of some sort.
Vernon works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vernon keeping moving, preventing Merel from controlling successfully.
Vernon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Merel postures up.
Vernon looking for a sweep. Not yet Vernon, not yet.
Vernon pulls Merel in to control the position.
Vernon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Merel won't allow Vernon to sweep him here.
Merel postures up.
Merel trying to control the position from guard on top but Vernon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Merel looking to pass the guard.
Merel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vernon's guard.
Merel uses his free foot to push down on Vernon's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vernon. Score +3 for passing guard: Merel (11) vs (2) Vernon
Merel wants to control the pace but Vernon is squirming around nicely.
Vernon tries to lock up and control but Merel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Merel trying to control but Vernon is having none of it.
Vernon is trying to escape the mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Merel is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Vernon has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Vernon slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Vernon actively working from the bottom here.
Vernon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Merel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vernon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Merel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Merel postures up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vernon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Merel passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Merel (14) vs (2) Vernon
Vernon stops Merel from passing to mount.
Vernon is looking to regain half guard here but Merel keeps moving and retains side control.
Vernon manages to work his way to half guard, despite Merel's best efforts.
Vernon is pressing down on Merel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Merel trying to control the position from guard on top but Vernon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Merel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vernon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vernon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Merel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Merel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Merel looking to pass the guard.
Merel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vernon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Merel has managed to get both his arms back between Vernon's legs - danger averted.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vernon holds on and takes a little breather.
Vernon trying to keep a closed guard but Merel is proving a slippery customer.
Merel drops back looking for a leg! Vernon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vernon manages to kick Merel off! Merel jumps back into Vernon's guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Merel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Merel (17) vs (2) Vernon
Vernon prevents Merel from moving into mount.
Merel wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vernon, who protects the arm well.
Merel tries to move to mount but Vernon blocks the move with his legs.
Vernon is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Merel off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Merel (17) vs (6) Vernon
Vernon avoiding Merel 's attempts to control his hands.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Vernon controls the position.
A lull in the action here.
Vernon looking for the choke from the back.
Merel can't escape the position.
Well, with Vernon on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Merel is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Vernon is trying to stick to Merel's back but Merel is turning into Vernon. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Vernon's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Merel. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merel (19) vs (6) Vernon
Vernon is trying to control the position but Merel postures up.
Merel wants to pass the guard but Vernon is keeping the position.
Vernon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vernon keeping moving, preventing Merel from controlling successfully.
Vernon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Merel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Merel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vernon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Merel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vernon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Merel defends well.
Merel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Merel pushes down on Vernon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Merel works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Merel (22) vs (6) Vernon
Merel advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Merel (24) vs (6) Vernon
Vernon manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Merel is pressing down on Vernon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vernon is holding on for now.
Vernon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vernon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Vernon wants to sweep but no luck.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Merel wants to pass the guard but Vernon is keeping the position.
Vernon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Merel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Vernon is tightening it up a little... Merel has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Merel reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Merel taps out! Nice BJJ there by Vernon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Isaac Vernon!
In his post fight interview, Isaac Vernon started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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