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CWC 290 - New York 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 13 losses; Tyrano Jackson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 15 losses; Hero Galanos!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jonathan Paton and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jackson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Galanos regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jackson (2) vs (0) Galanos
Jackson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jackson trying to control but Galanos is working from the bottom.
Galanos has Jackson pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Galanos is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson postures up.
Galanos controlling Jackson's posture.
Galanos working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.
Jackson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galanos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Galanos keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Jackson is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Galanos for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Galanos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jackson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galanos trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
Galanos being controlled here, momentarily.
Jackson trying to control but Galanos is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Galanos lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (2) vs (2) Galanos
Galanos stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Jackson trying to control the position.
Jackson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Galanos manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (4) vs (2) Galanos
Jackson 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.
Galanos has his hands on Jackson's head, controlling the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Galanos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson controlling from the top position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Galanos looking for a sweep. Not yet Galanos, not yet.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson being controlled here momentarily.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Galanos is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jackson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (7) vs (2) Galanos
Galanos is trying to get back to half guard.
Galanos has one of Jackson's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Galanos can't do much from the bottom here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Galanos is looking for a sweep.
Jackson just content to control the position.
Galanos is trying to control Jackson's posture but Jackson avoids it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to control but Galanos is keeping him busy.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Galanos tries to bench press Jackson off him but Jackson keeps the position.
Galanos can't do much from the bottom here.
Galanos is trying to get back to half guard.
Galanos is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Jackson controls the position.
Galanos is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Jackson moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jackson (9) vs (2) Galanos
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jackson prevents Galanos from getting the reversal.
Jackson controlling from mount.
Galanos tries to reverse the position but Jackson maintains control.
Jackson trying to control but Galanos is having none of it.
Galanos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to control but Galanos wriggling away.
Jackson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Galanos is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jackson controlling from mount.
Jackson continues to stall.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Galanos tries to lock up and control but Jackson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jackson fails to advance to Galanos's back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson prevents Galanos from getting the reversal.
Jackson controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson takes the fight on points by 9 to 2.
Tyrano Jackson retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Tyrano Jackson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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