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TWGC 36 (205lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Brian Baker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Walter Jackson !
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Shimada.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Baker gets tackled into the cage by Jackson . Jackson maintains the clinch.
Jackson pulls guard effortlessly.
We've been hearing good reports from Baker'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 looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson , not yet.
Baker wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Baker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Baker passes Jackson 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Baker is controlling well.
Jackson has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Baker escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Baker! Score +3 for passing guard: Baker (3) vs (0) Jackson
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Baker has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Baker is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Jackson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Baker tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jackson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jackson is still trying to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker tries to advance to mount but Jackson denies him.
Jackson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Baker off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Baker (3) vs (4) Jackson
Jackson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Baker's body.
Jackson looking to break Baker's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Baker remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Jackson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson doesn't have the hooks in and Baker manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Baker (5) vs (4) Jackson
Baker forces his way into half guard.
Baker is keen to just control but Jackson is a slippery customer.
Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jackson looking for submissions off his back.
Jackson looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jackson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Baker.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baker trying to control the pace.
Jackson moves into full guard.
Baker is pushing down on Jackson 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jackson is fighting to maintain full guard but Baker has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Baker is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Baker works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Baker (8) vs (4) Jackson
Baker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jackson regains half guard.
Jackson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Baker pulls his head out easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Baker has control of the leg.
Jackson actively working from the bottom here.
Baker prevents Jackson from improving his position.
Baker performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Baker passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Baker (11) vs (4) Jackson
Baker content just to control the position here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jackson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jackson is not content to let Baker control the position.
Baker is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jackson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jackson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Baker is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Jackson . Score +3 for passing guard: Baker (14) vs (4) Jackson
Jackson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Baker (16) vs (4) Jackson
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Baker manages to capitalize on a mistake by Jackson to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Baker (19) vs (4) Jackson
Jackson tries to break free.
Baker is trying to stick to Jackson 's back but Jackson is turning into Baker. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Baker's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jackson . Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Baker (19) vs (6) Jackson
Baker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jackson defends it easily.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Baker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Baker trying to control the position.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Baker is retaining full guard.
Baker working a defensive guard here.
Baker pulls Jackson in close to prevent any damage.
Baker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Baker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Baker keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Baker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jackson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Baker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Jackson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Baker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Baker keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Baker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Baker keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Baker working a defensive guard but Jackson passes into half guard.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Baker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Baker is trying to get back to full guard.
Baker wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Baker controlling the position well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to mount his opponent but Baker defends it.
Jackson controlling the action here.
Baker trying to control but Jackson postures up.
Baker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but Baker defending well.
Baker is looking to control Jackson 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Baker avoid being mounted?
Jackson moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Baker (19) vs (9) Jackson
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Baker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Baker takes the fight on points by 19 to 9. |
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