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VR:GC 2 - Robertson × Melia 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 11 losses; Einar Kyrvänsyylä! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 15 losses; Devin Ecker!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ecker moves into range and clinches up with Kyrvänsyylä.
Ecker is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kyrvänsyylä to keep the fight standing.
Kyrvänsyylä has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ecker uses from the top position.
Kyrvänsyylä is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kyrvänsyylä is trying to control the position but Ecker postures up.
Ecker passes Kyrvänsyylä's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ecker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyrvänsyylä is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyrvänsyylä is working hard here to advance position.
Kyrvänsyylä 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.
Kyrvänsyylä gets full guard.
Kyrvänsyylä working a defensive guard here.
Ecker wants to pass the guard but Kyrvänsyylä is keeping the position.
Kyrvänsyylä working a defensive guard here.
Kyrvänsyylä working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ecker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ecker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ecker wants to pass the guard but Kyrvänsyylä is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyrvänsyylä is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ecker is aware though and is defending well.
Ecker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kyrvänsyylä has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ecker has managed to get both his arms back between Kyrvänsyylä's legs - danger averted.
Ecker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kyrvänsyylä is keeping the position for now.
Ecker slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kyrvänsyylä (0) vs (3) Ecker
Kyrvänsyylä manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyrvänsyylä (2) vs (3) Ecker
Kyrvänsyylä wants to pass the guard but Ecker is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ecker wants to improve his position but Kyrvänsyylä is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ecker regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kyrvänsyylä is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kyrvänsyylä tries to free his leg and advance position but Ecker is retaining full guard.
Kyrvänsyylä wants to control from the top but Ecker keeps moving.
Ecker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ecker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kyrvänsyylä wants to control from the top but Ecker keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ecker is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyrvänsyylä (2) vs (5) Ecker
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ecker postures up.
Kyrvänsyylä working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ecker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ecker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kyrvänsyylä lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyrvänsyylä (4) vs (5) Ecker
Kyrvänsyylä trying to control but Ecker is working from the bottom.
Ecker is looking for a triangle but Kyrvänsyylä pushes his legs off easily.
Ecker has his foot on Kyrvänsyylä's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kyrvänsyylä works his way back into a safe position though.
Kyrvänsyylä looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ecker 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.
Kyrvänsyylä seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kyrvänsyylä passes into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ecker tries to roll over but Kyrvänsyylä keeps him under control.
Kyrvänsyylä wants to pass to mount but Ecker is defending the position.
Kyrvänsyylä is looking to take a break and control but Ecker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kyrvänsyylä sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kyrvänsyylä wants to control but Ecker is keeping him busy.
Kyrvänsyylä is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ecker tries to get to full guard but Kyrvänsyylä has control of the leg.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ecker manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ecker keeping moving, preventing Kyrvänsyylä from controlling successfully.
Kyrvänsyylä engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kyrvänsyylä trying to control but Ecker is working from the bottom.
Ecker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kyrvänsyylä controls the pace.
Kyrvänsyylä is pushing down on Ecker's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ecker is fighting to maintain full guard but Kyrvänsyylä has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ecker won't allow Kyrvänsyylä to pass to mount.
Kyrvänsyylä prevents Ecker from improving his position.
Kyrvänsyylä stalling.
Kyrvänsyylä tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ecker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ecker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ecker is not content to let Kyrvänsyylä control the position.
Kyrvänsyylä is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ecker tries to roll over but Kyrvänsyylä keeps him under control.
Kyrvänsyylä wants to take a breather but Ecker is having none of it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kyrvänsyylä trying to pass the guard but Ecker defending well.
Kyrvänsyylä controlling the action here.
Kyrvänsyylä has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kyrvänsyylä (7) vs (5) Ecker
Ecker tries to improve his position but instead Kyrvänsyylä has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kyrvänsyylä (10) vs (5) Ecker
Kyrvänsyylä 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, Ecker has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Ecker trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kyrvänsyylä is riding his opponent, not letting Ecker buck him off.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kyrvänsyylä is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ecker knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ecker for a finish.
Kyrvänsyylä is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ecker has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Ecker is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Kyrvänsyylä tightening his grip on Ecker, looking for the choke.
Ecker is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kyrvänsyylä struggling to keep hold of the position.
Ecker tries to roll but Kyrvänsyylä sticks to his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ecker trying to control the action but Kyrvänsyylä just sinks the hooks in.
Kyrvänsyylä really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ecker.
Ecker is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ecker is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Ecker is keeping busy.
Ecker manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kyrvänsyylä's guard. Nice work there by Ecker.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyrvänsyylä (10) vs (7) Ecker
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kyrvänsyylä wants to sweep here but Ecker controlling him for the moment.
Ecker wants to pass the guard but Kyrvänsyylä is keeping the position.
Kyrvänsyylä working for a triangle but Ecker defends it easily.
Kyrvänsyylä is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kyrvänsyylä keeping full guard, as Ecker tries to pass.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ecker trying to control but Kyrvänsyylä is working from the bottom.
Kyrvänsyylä looking for a guillotine here but Ecker defends easily.
Kyrvänsyylä working for a triangle but Ecker defends it easily.
Kyrvänsyylä working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ecker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ecker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kyrvänsyylä working for a triangle but Ecker defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyrvänsyylä takes the fight on points by 10 to 7.
Einar Kyrvänsyylä bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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