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CWC 288 - Montreal 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 11 losses; Helio Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 11 losses; Jamaica Jones!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jones darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva (0) vs (2) Jones
Silva tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Jones wants to pass to mount but Silva is defending the position.
Jones has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (0) vs (5) Jones
Silva keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Silva sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jones tries to pass the half guard into mount. Silva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is just content to waste time from the top position. Silva takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones content to stall in guard here.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is stalling in the full guard.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Silva gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (2) vs (5) Jones
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Silva forces his way into half guard.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to control but Silva is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jones works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jones told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Silva engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (2) vs (7) Jones
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (2) vs (10) Jones
Jones is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Silva's shoulder. That is not cool.
Silva is looking to regain half guard here but Jones keeps moving and retains side control.
Silva looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jones controlling from side mount.
Jones trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking for a sweep.
Silva stops Jones from passing to mount.
Silva struggling a bit here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Silva stops Jones from passing to mount.
Jones tries for a kimura but Silva is defending well.
Silva can't do much from the bottom here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Silva seems a little lost for a moment, as Jones dominates the positioning.
Silva is looking for a sweep.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
Jones swings around for an armbar but Silva sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jones's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (4) vs (10) Jones
Jones is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (4) vs (12) Jones
Silva is pressing down on Jones's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jones passes Silva's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jones wants to free his trapped foot but Silva is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to work for a kimura but Silva is defending well.
Jones looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Silva wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jones takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Silva is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Jones is taking a breather. Silva says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jones is looking to pass Silva's guard but actually Silva recovers to full guard.
Jones passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (4) vs (15) Jones
Silva tries to improve position but can't.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
Jones goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Silva rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jones's guard! Nice work there by Silva! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (6) vs (15) Jones
Jones 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.
Jones working a defensive guard but Silva passes into half guard.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones is still trying to improve position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jones gets back to full guard.
Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silva's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (6) vs (17) Jones
Silva working a defensive guard here.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to keep Jones in close.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jones wins on points by 17 to 6.
An out of breath Jamaica Jones thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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