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CWC 296 - Jackson vs Priest PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Khalid Magomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 13 losses; Enzo Salvatore!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Salvatore gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Magomedov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Salvatore is defending well.
Salvatore tries to score a body lock takedown but Magomedov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Salvatore drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Magomedov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Salvatore has Magomedov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Magomedov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Khalid Magomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enzo Salvatore.
Magomedov has Salvatore pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Magomedov pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Salvatore tumbling to the mat - Magomedov dives into Salvatore's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Magomedov (2) vs (0) Salvatore
Salvatore pulls Magomedov in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvatore is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Salvatore can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Magomedov controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvatore working a defensive guard here.
Magomedov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov pushing down on Salvatore's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Magomedov is pressing down on Salvatore's thigh, looking to free his foot. Salvatore is holding on for now.
Magomedov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Salvatore is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Magomedov pulls his head out easily.
Salvatore wants to control but Magomedov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov controlling the action here.
Magomedov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Magomedov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Salvatore for as long as he can get away with.
Salvatore looking for submissions off his back.
Salvatore has his hands clasped together around Magomedov's back. He's all about the action.
Magomedov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Salvatore trying to control but Magomedov postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Salvatore is looking to improve his position.
Magomedov is keen to just control but Salvatore is a slippery customer.
Magomedov not doing much here.
Salvatore won't allow Magomedov to pass to mount.
Magomedov is controlling the pace.
Magomedov wants to take a breather but Salvatore is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov trying to mount his opponent but Salvatore defends it.
Magomedov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (5) vs (0) Salvatore
Magomedov wants to take Salvatore's back but he can't do it this time.
Salvatore is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Salvatore is looking to escape.
Magomedov controlling the position easily from mount.
Salvatore wants to control but Magomedov is having none of it.
Salvatore bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (5) vs (2) Salvatore
Salvatore postures up.
Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Salvatore is one step ahead there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is controlling Salvatore's posture.
Salvatore slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Magomedov is trying to control the position but Salvatore postures up.
Salvatore preventing the sweep.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Salvatore from controlling successfully.
Magomedov looking for a guillotine here but Salvatore defends easily.
Salvatore controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Salvatore 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.
Magomedov looking for a guillotine here but Salvatore defends easily.
Magomedov looking to control.
Magomedov keeping full guard, as Salvatore tries to pass.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov controls Salvatore momentarily but Salvatore frees himself.
Salvatore advances to half guard.
Magomedov trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Salvatore manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (5) vs (5) Salvatore
Salvatore is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Magomedov has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Magomedov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Magomedov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Salvatore controlling the position easily from mount.
Salvatore tries to control but Magomedov wriggling away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov tries to reverse the position but Salvatore maintains control.
Salvatore looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
My spies in PWNAGE Elite Dojo inform me that Salvatore has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Salvatore trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Magomedov tries to hold on but Salvatore postures up.
Salvatore moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Magomedov (5) vs (8) Salvatore
Salvatore is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Magomedov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore not allowing Magomedov to control his hands.
Salvatore is persistently looking for the submission but Magomedov is defending it well.
Magomedov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Salvatore looking for the choke from the back.
Magomedov is really stuck here.
Salvatore avoiding Magomedov 's attempts to control his hands.
Salvatore looking for the choke but no joy.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore controlling well, preventing Magomedov from escaping the position.
Magomedov is working hard here to advance position.
Magomedov is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Salvatore has locked on a rear naked choke here! Magomedov is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Enzo Salvatore!
After winning the bout, Enzo Salvatore thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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