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CWC 308 - Silva Jr vs Priest 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 31 losses; Pacer Dalton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 20 losses; Tyrano Jackson! The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Jackson has Dalton pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dalton manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Jackson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Jackson wants to take the fight to the mat but Dalton manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Pacer Dalton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrano Jackson. Jackson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dalton (0) vs (2) Jackson Dalton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jackson controls the pace. Dalton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Jackson preventing the sweep. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dalton pulls Jackson in to control the position. Dalton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Dalton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Dalton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dalton wants to sweep but no luck. Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Dalton is looking to sweep but instead, Jackson has passed into half guard.
Dalton is trying to get back to full guard. Dalton looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Dalton has his hands clasped together around Jackson's back. He's all about the action. Jackson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dalton is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Jackson sitting and controlling from the half guard. Dalton keeping hold of Jackson's head, controlling as best he can. Dalton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jackson is working away from the top position though. Dalton desperately trying to maintain half guard. Dalton is looking to control Jackson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dalton avoid being mounted? Dalton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dalton. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Dalton. Jackson looking to pass the guard. Dalton wants to improve his position but instead Jackson has moved into half guard.
Dalton is looking to control Jackson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dalton avoid being mounted? Dalton wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Jackson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Dalton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dalton wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy and won't allow it. Dalton wants to get back to full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jackson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Jackson works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (0) vs (5) Jackson Jackson prevents Dalton from getting the reversal. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Jackson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Dalton is looking to improve his position but Jackson isn't that keen on the idea.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Dalton wants to hold on but Jackson pushes him away. Jackson is looking to work his way around to Dalton's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. Dalton is working to get back to half guard.
Jackson avoids the attempt from Dalton to control. Jackson wants to take his opponent's back but Dalton doesn't allow it. Dalton is desperately trying to improve his position but Jackson has a good base and remains in mount. Jackson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Jackson looking to control but Dalton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Dalton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Dalton tries to improve his position but instead Jackson has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Dalton (0) vs (8) Jackson Dalton wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace. Jackson gets his hands free as Dalton looks to control. Jackson biding his time, controlling Dalton. Jackson is hanging on to Dalton's back as he tries to escape.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. It looks like Jackson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it. I really don't envy Dalton right now.
Jackson controls the position. Dalton wants to escape the position.
Jackson keeps control of the position easily here as Dalton tries to buck him off.
Jackson is trying to stick to Dalton's back but Dalton is turning into Jackson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jackson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dalton. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dalton (2) vs (8) Jackson
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Jackson is pulling down on Dalton's head to control his posture. Dalton won't allow Jackson to sweep him here. Dalton 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. Dalton postures up.
Jackson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dalton defends it easily. Dalton postures up.
Dalton tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard. Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dalton is one step ahead there. Dalton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Dalton is proving a slippery customer.
Dalton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Dalton won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Dalton advances to half guard. Dalton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Dalton is thwarting Jackson's attempts to control the position. Dalton wants to pass the guard but Jackson is defending well. Jackson tries to roll over but Dalton keeps him under control. Dalton slows the pace down in half guard. Dalton wants to take a breather but Jackson is having none of it. Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Jackson is not content to let Dalton control the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Jackson is looking to improve his position.
Jackson trying to control from the bottom.
Dalton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working. Dalton performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Dalton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jackson has managed to free his arm - good work. Dalton perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Jackson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. Dalton frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (5) vs (8) Jackson
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. Jackson is controlling an arm, preventing Dalton from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Jackson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dalton. Dalton wants to control the pace but Jackson is squirming around nicely. Jackson tries to lock up and control but Dalton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Dalton trying to control but he's not successful this time. Dalton wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. Jackson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jackson is still trying to improve position. Dalton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. Jackson 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: Dalton (5) vs (10) Jackson Jackson is fighting to break Dalton's control of his arms but Dalton is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Dalton looking to control.
Well,Dalton is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes? Dalton can't keep his opponent in guard - Jackson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Dalton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jackson is working away from the top position though.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. Still in half guard, Jackson seems content to control. Dalton tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg. Dalton wants to control the action here but instead Jackson manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (5) vs (13) Jackson Dalton regains half guard. Jackson content to control rather than advance. Dalton is pressing down on Jackson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Dalton working a defensive guard here.
Jackson trying to control but Dalton is working from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. Jackson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Jackson won't allow Dalton to sweep him here. Dalton is trying to hold Jackson in close to prevent damage but Jackson has managed to pass into half guard.
Jackson stalling. Dalton is trying to get back to full guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight! Jackson wins on points by 13 to 5. An out of breath Tyrano Jackson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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