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TWGC 40 (185lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Stanley Yelnats! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Danila Bagrov!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Yelnats shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bagrov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yelnats (2) vs (0) Bagrov
Bagrov wants to sweep but no luck.
Bagrov seems keen to control Yelnats's posture.
Let's hope that Bagrov 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.
Bagrov keeping full guard, as Yelnats tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yelnats trying to control the position from guard on top but Bagrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bagrov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yelnats is looking to pass into half guard but Bagrov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bagrov is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yelnats (2) vs (2) Bagrov
Bagrov postures up.
Bagrov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yelnats swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yelnats wants to control the position but Bagrov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Yelnats wants to control but Bagrov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Yelnats wants to improve his position but Bagrov is controlling well.
Bagrov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Yelnats tries to roll over but Bagrov keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yelnats is pressing down on Bagrov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bagrov looking to pass the guard.
Yelnats wants to sweep here but Bagrov controlling him for the moment.
Bagrov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Yelnats (2) vs (5) Bagrov
Yelnats tries to bench press Bagrov off him but Bagrov keeps the position.
Bagrov taking a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yelnats tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bagrov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Yelnats seems a little lost for a moment, as Bagrov dominates the positioning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bagrov works to advance to full mount. Yelnats defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Yelnats (2) vs (7) Bagrov
Bagrov wants to take his opponent's back but Yelnats doesn't allow it.
Bagrov is still trying to improve position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bagrov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Bagrov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yelnats tries to hold on but Bagrov postures up.
Bagrov controlling the pace for now.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Bagrov.
Bagrov fails to advance to Yelnats's back.
Yelnats can't escape the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bagrov controlling from mount.
Yelnats keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Yelnats wants to control but Bagrov is having none of it.
Yelnats is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bagrov controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Yelnats has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Yelnats (2) vs (10) Bagrov
Yelnats might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bagrov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Yelnats doesn't escape.
Yelnats is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Yelnats is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Yelnats trying to control the action but Bagrov just sinks the hooks in.
Yelnats can't escape the position.
Bagrov biding his time, looking for the opening.
Bagrov avoiding Yelnats 's attempts to control his hands.
Bagrov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Yelnats just trying to survive but Bagrov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bagrov controlling the position well here. Yelnats rolled but Bagrov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Yelnats rolls, trying to escape but Bagrov keeps control of the position.
Bagrov biding his time, controlling Yelnats.
Bagrov controlling well, preventing Yelnats from escaping the position.
Bagrov controls the position.
Bagrov gets his hands free as Yelnats looks to control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bagrov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Yelnats tries to break free.
Yelnats is working hard here to advance position.
Yelnats trying to control the position but Bagrov manages to sink in the hooks.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bagrov keeps control of the position easily here as Yelnats tries to buck him off.
Bagrov is hanging on to Yelnats's back as he tries to escape.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Bagrov controlling the positon.
You can see the frustration on Yelnats's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bagrov is riding his opponent, not letting Yelnats buck him off.
Bagrov is not going to allow Yelnats to sit and survive in this position.
Bagrov has good solid back control here.
Yelnats looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Yelnats is in bad spot here.
Bagrov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Yelnats trying to control the hands but Bagrov won't let him.
Bagrov has good solid back control here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Yelnats trying to control the action but Bagrov just sinks the hooks in.
Yelnats tries to roll but Bagrov sticks to his back.
Bagrov controlling the position well here. Yelnats rolled but Bagrov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Yelnats tries to roll but Bagrov sticks to his back.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
I really don't envy Yelnats right now.
Bagrov is trying to stick to Yelnats's back but Yelnats is turning into Bagrov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bagrov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Yelnats. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yelnats (4) vs (10) Bagrov
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bagrov keeping moving, preventing Yelnats from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bagrov wins on points by 10 to 4.
After winning the bout, Danila Bagrov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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