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CWC 291 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 25 wins and 13 losses; Tyrano Jackson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 12 losses; Conald Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Jackson has Petersen up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson 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.
Petersen tries to score a body lock takedown but Jackson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jackson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Petersen can't fight it off and eventually Jackson manages to take the fight to the floor. Petersen looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jackson (2) vs (0) Petersen
Petersen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jackson pushes down on Petersen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Petersen tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
Petersen controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is keen to just control but Petersen is a slippery customer.
Petersen wants to get back to full guard.
Petersen has his hands clasped together around Jackson's back. He's all about the action.
Jackson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Petersen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jackson.
Petersen wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Jackson slows the pace down in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petersen tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
Petersen wants to get back to full guard but Jackson has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (5) vs (0) Petersen
Jackson in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Jackson trying to control the action but Petersen is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petersen keeping his opponent close.
Petersen sneaks back into half guard.
Petersen wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jackson in particular looking to stall.
Petersen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jackson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Petersen is keeping the position for now.
Jackson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Petersen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jackson stays in close to Petersen's body and controls the position.
Petersen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Petersen pulls Jackson in close to prevent any damage.
Petersen wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Petersen is still trying to improve position.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jackson trying to control but Petersen is working from the bottom.
Jackson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petersen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Petersen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jackson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Petersen looking to control.
Jackson is posturing up here but Petersen has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Jackson tries to roll out but it's too tight and Jackson has to tap! Slick submission there by Petersen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Conald Petersen!
Conald Petersen is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Conald Petersen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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