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CWC 315 - Kersikov vs Trump 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 25 losses; Judas Priest! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 23 losses; Tyrano Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Priest shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Priest shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jackson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Priest (2) vs (0) Jackson
Jackson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (2) vs (2) Jackson
Priest escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jackson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jackson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Priest 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.
Priest looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jackson defends it easily.
Priest has control of Jackson's left arm, preventing Jackson from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Priest working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jackson has passed into half guard!
Priest trying to control from the bottom.
Priest is looking to improve his position.
Jackson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Priest is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson is thwarting Priest's attempts to control the position.
Priest is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Priest actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Priest tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Priest is defending well.
Priest actively working from the bottom here.
Priest manages to get to full guard.
Priest working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Priest is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jackson is aware though and is defending well.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Priest being controlled here, momentarily.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Priest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Priest looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jackson passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (2) vs (5) Jackson
Jackson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Priest's legs.
Priest tries to bench press Jackson off him but Jackson keeps the position.
Jackson controls the position from side control.
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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Priest prevents Jackson from moving into mount.
Jackson taking a break here but Priest is having none of it and regains half guard.
Jackson is looking to advance position but Priest won't allow it.
Jackson is thwarting Priest's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Priest is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jackson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Priest tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Priest is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Priest is looking to control Jackson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Priest avoid being mounted?
Jackson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Priest is holding on to half guard well.
Priest is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Priest won't allow Jackson to pass to mount.
Jackson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Priest looking for submissions off his back.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Priest is refusing to be controlled, as Jackson sits in half guard.
Jackson is taking a breather. Priest says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Priest trying to hold on to Jackson's head to control him but Jackson postures up.
Priest wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Jackson content to control rather than advance.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Priest is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
Jackson stalling.
Priest is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson uses his free foot to push down on Priest's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Priest. Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (2) vs (8) Jackson
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Priest is desperately trying to improve his position but Jackson has a good base and remains in mount.
Jackson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Priest working to try and regain half guard.
Jackson controlling the position easily from mount.
Jackson looking to control but Priest is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Priest wants to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
Priest is looking to improve his position but Jackson isn't that keen on the idea.
Priest is controlling an arm, preventing Jackson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Priest tries to control Jackson's body but Jackson pushes him off. Priest squirms to his side and now Jackson has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Priest (2) vs (11) Jackson
Priest rolls, trying to escape but Jackson keeps control of the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Priest is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Jackson.
Priest is in bad spot here.
Priest looking very determined here, making life difficult for Jackson.
Priest is in bad spot here.
Priest is keeping busy.
Jackson controls the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Jackson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Priest is really stuck here.
Jackson biding his time, looking for the opening.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Jackson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson controlling from the back.
Jackson gets his hands free as Priest looks to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson wins on points by 11 to 2.
Tyrano Jackson is the new light heavyweight champion!
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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