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WP 84 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 7 wins and 14 losses; Bjj Catch Wrestler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 48 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Catch Wrestler gets a double leg takedown into Ignatowski's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Catch Wrestler (2) vs (0) Ignatowski
Catch Wrestler drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ignatowski looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ignatowski looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ignatowski! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Catch Wrestler (2) vs (4) Ignatowski
Catch Wrestler is looking to reverse the position.
Catch Wrestler prevents Ignatowski from moving into mount.
Ignatowski just content to control the position.
Ignatowski trying to control the action but Catch Wrestler is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catch Wrestler is trying to get back to half guard.
Catch Wrestler is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignatowski tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ignatowski controls the position from side control.
Catch Wrestler is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.
Ignatowski is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler can't do much from the bottom here.
Catch Wrestler tries to improve position but can't.
The referee asks Ignatowski politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ignatowski prefers to stall for the moment though.
Catch Wrestler tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Ignatowski easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Catch Wrestler (2) vs (6) Ignatowski
Ignatowski wants to control the pace but Catch Wrestler is squirming around nicely.
My spies in KFA inform me that Ignatowski has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler prevents Ignatowski from taking his back.
Ignatowski controlling the position easily from mount.
Ignatowski can't control as he wanted to and Catch Wrestler manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler is refusing to be controlled, as Ignatowski sits in half guard.
Catch Wrestler wants to get back to full guard.
Catch Wrestler is working hard here to advance position.
Ignatowski not doing much here.
Catch Wrestler wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping busy.
Ignatowski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Catch Wrestler is just riding it out for now. Ignatowski eventually gives up the hold.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Catch Wrestler manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Catch Wrestler controlling Ignatowski's posture.
Ignatowski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler trying to keep a closed guard but Ignatowski is proving a slippery customer.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Catch Wrestler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ignatowski advances to half guard.
Ignatowski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Catch Wrestler trying to control but Ignatowski postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ignatowski moves into full mount! Catch Wrestler won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Catch Wrestler (2) vs (9) Ignatowski
Ignatowski prevents Catch Wrestler from getting the reversal.
Catch Wrestler is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Blacktalians MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Ignatowski looking to control but Catch Wrestler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Catch Wrestler tries to lock up and control but Ignatowski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ignatowski controlling his opponent.
Catch Wrestler is squirming around, avoiding Ignatowski's attempts to control the action.
Ignatowski controlling the pace for now.
Catch Wrestler has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Catch Wrestler (2) vs (12) Ignatowski
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Ignatowski's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Will Ignatowski go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Catch Wrestler wants to escape the position.
Well, with Ignatowski on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Catch Wrestler is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Ignatowski struggling to keep hold of the position.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the position but Ignatowski manages to sink in the hooks.
Ignatowski is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler just trying to survive but Ignatowski is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Ignatowski is looking to control Catch Wrestler but Catch Wrestler is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Ignatowski gets his hands free as Catch Wrestler looks to control.
Catch Wrestler looking very determined here, making life difficult for Ignatowski.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the hands but Ignatowski won't let him.
Catch Wrestler tries to escape the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ignatowski.
Ignatowski is trying to control but Catch Wrestler is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Ignatowski looking to control and managing it successfully.
Catch Wrestler wants to control but Ignatowski is having none of it.
Ignatowski looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ignatowski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Catch Wrestler is looking to escape.
Well,Catch Wrestler is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Catch Wrestler is holding on tight.
Catch Wrestler wants to control but Ignatowski is having none of it.
Ignatowski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ignatowski controlling the pace for now.
Ignatowski tries to control but Catch Wrestler wriggling away.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Catch Wrestler haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Catch Wrestler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ignatowski moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Catch Wrestler (2) vs (15) Ignatowski
Ignatowski not allowing Catch Wrestler to control his hands.
Catch Wrestler is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Ignatowski patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Catch Wrestler has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Catch Wrestler rolls, trying to escape but Ignatowski keeps control of the position.
Will Ignatowski go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Catch Wrestler wants to control his opponent's hands but Ignatowski gets his hands free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski wins on points by 15 to 2.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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