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CWC 298 - Jackson vs Jones PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 1 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 18 losses; Leandro Lo!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Camara sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lo somewhat.
Camara dives in and scores a takedown into Lo's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Camara (2) vs (0) Lo
Lo keeping moving, preventing Camara from controlling successfully.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Camara is stalling in the full guard.
Lo 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lo has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (2) vs (2) Lo
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lo tries to free his leg and advance position but Camara is retaining full guard.
Lo stopping the sweep attempt from Camara.
Camara has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Camara is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lo defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camara can't keep his opponent in guard - Lo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Camara is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Camara is looking to control Lo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Camara avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camara is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lo's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Camara (6) vs (2) Lo
Lo trying to control the hands but Camara won't let him.
Camara controlling from the back.
Lo is really stuck here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lo is keeping busy.
Camara is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Lo wants to escape the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Camara.
Camara wants to control but Lo is keeping busy.
Camara is really struggling to control Lo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Camara biding his time, controlling Lo.
Lo wants to control his opponent's hands but Camara gets his hands free.
Camara is trying to stick to Lo's back but Lo is turning into Camara. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Camara's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lo. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (6) vs (4) Lo
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Camara had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lo defends it easily.
Lo pushing down on Camara's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (6) vs (7) Lo
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Camara really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lo wants to control the pace but Camara is squirming around nicely.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lo controlling from mount.
Camara is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lo controlling from mount.
Camara wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Camara (6) vs (10) Lo
Good control from Lo.
My spies in The Jungle Room inform me that Lo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lo trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Camara can't escape the position.
Lo tries to get the hooks in deep but Camara pushed the leg off.
Camara is trying to break free.
Camara trying to control the hands but Lo won't let him.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lo has good solid back control here.
Camara tries to roll but Lo sticks to his back.
Good control from Lo.
Camara controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
Lo is hanging on to Camara's back as he tries to escape.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Camara just trying to survive but Lo is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
What can Camara do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Camara tries to roll but Lo sticks to his back.
Lo wants to control but Camara is keeping busy.
You can see the frustration on Camara's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Camara is working hard here to advance position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Camara looking very determined here, making life difficult for Lo.
Camara is really stuck here.
Lo struggling to keep hold of the position.
Lo controls the action.
Lo keeps control of the position as Camara tries to break free.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Lo's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Lo doesn't have the hooks in and Camara manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (8) vs (10) Lo
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Camara content to stall in guard here.
Lo keeping moving, preventing Camara from controlling successfully.
Lo trying to keep a closed guard but Camara is proving a slippery customer.
Camara wants to control from the top but Lo keeps moving.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Camara not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Camara postures up.
Camara trying to control but Lo is working from the bottom.
Camara controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Camara trying to control but Lo is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lo wins on points by 10 to 8.
Leandro Lo is the new heavyweight champion! |
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