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TWGC 37 (265+lbs, D1): Finals - Round 3 PBP Commentary |
Main event
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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 14 wins and 10 losses; Charley Hanagan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 23 losses; Tyrano Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hanagan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hanagan shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hanagan fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charley Hanagan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Jackson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hanagan (0) vs (4) Jackson
Hanagan seems a little lost for a moment, as Jackson dominates the positioning.
Hanagan stops Jackson from passing to mount.
Hanagan tries to buck Jackson off but Jackson is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanagan looking for a sweep but Jackson has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hanagan (0) vs (6) Jackson
Jackson fails to move to back control. #T1#
Jackson controlling from mount.
Hanagan is trying to escape the mount.
Hanagan is working hard here to advance position.
Jackson avoids the attempt from Hanagan to control.
Jackson wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
We've been hearing good reports from Hanagan'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.
Jackson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Hanagan tries to hold on but Jackson postures up.
Jackson fails to move to back control.
Hanagan is trying to reverse the position but instead Jackson has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Hanagan (0) vs (9) Jackson
You can see the frustration on Hanagan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Jackson is not going to allow Hanagan to sit and survive in this position.
Jackson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T3#
Hanagan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson not allowing Hanagan to control his hands.
Hanagan is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Jackson is hanging on to Hanagan's back as he tries to escape.
Hanagan trying to control the position but Jackson manages to sink in the hooks.
Jackson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T4#
Hanagan wants to escape the position.
Hanagan is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Jackson gets his hands free as Hanagan looks to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson doesn't have the hooks in and Hanagan manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanagan (2) vs (9) Jackson
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hanagan postures up.
Hanagan trying to move into half guard but instead Jackson has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanagan (2) vs (11) Jackson
Hanagan pulls Jackson in close to prevent any damage. #T5#
Hanagan wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hanagan trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
Hanagan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hanagan holds on and takes a little breather.
Jackson is stalling in the full guard.
Hanagan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T6#
Jackson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hanagan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hanagan is adopting a defensive guard.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hanagan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Hanagan.#T7#
Hanagan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hanagan has Jackson pulled in close to control his posture.
Jackson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hanagan's guard.
Well, if Jackson 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.
Hanagan trying to control from the bottom.
Jackson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T8#
The fighters are battling for position here. Hanagan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Hanagan.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanagan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanagan wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
Jackson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jackson pushing down on Hanagan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jackson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hanagan (2) vs (14) Jackson
Jackson controlling from mount. #T9#
Hanagan is trying desperately to improve position.
Jackson controlling the position easily from mount.
Hanagan prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Jackson controlling his opponent.
Hanagan wants to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
Jackson controlling the position easily from mount. #T10#
Jackson tries to control but Hanagan wriggling away.
Hanagan is looking to improve his position but Jackson isn't that keen on the idea.
Jackson wants to take Hanagan's back but he can't do it this time.
Hanagan looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Hanagan is desperately trying to improve his position but Jackson has a good base and remains in mount.#T11#
Jackson tries to control but Hanagan wriggling away.
Jackson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jackson wants to control the pace but Hanagan is squirming around nicely.
Hanagan regains half guard.
Hanagan is looking to improve his position.
Hanagan wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hanagan has his hands clasped together around Jackson's back. He's all about the action.#T12#
Jackson controlling the action here.
Well,Hanagan is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Jackson works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hanagan (2) vs (17) Jackson
Hanagan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hanagan prevents Jackson from taking his back.#T13#
Hanagan wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Hanagan (2) vs (20) Jackson
Jackson not allowing Hanagan to control his hands.
Jackson keeps control of the position as Hanagan tries to break free.
Hanagan is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Jackson doesn't have the hooks in and Hanagan manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanagan (4) vs (20) Jackson
Jackson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanagan (4) vs (22) Jackson#T14#
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Hanagan is keeping the position.
Hanagan is adopting a defensive guard.
Hanagan is trying to keep Jackson in close.
Jackson controlling from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hanagan pulls Jackson in close to his closed guard and prevents Jackson from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson wins on points by 22 to 4.
Tyrano Jackson is the new super heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Tyrano Jackson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Charley Hanagan spoke after the fight, saying 'HOLY SHIT MAKE THE VOICES FUCKING GO AWAY!!!'. |
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