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TWG 38 (205lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1 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 47 wins and 25 losses; Tyrano Jackson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 12 losses; Michael Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Cruz has a takedown stuffed.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cruz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to avoid it but Cruz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jackson to the ground. Jackson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jackson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cruz is fending him off so far but Jackson persists. Nope, Cruz circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson shoots in and drives through. Cruz sprawls well.
Cruz wants to counter with a clinch but Jackson pushes him away.
Cruz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jackson (0) vs (4) Cruz
The referee asks Cruz politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Cruz prefers to stall for the moment though.
Cruz tries to move to mount but Jackson blocks the move with his legs.
Cruz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jackson, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz takes a little break here. Jackson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tries to buck Cruz off but Cruz is having none of it.
Cruz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
Cruz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cruz is trying to get an arm triangle but Jackson is defending well.
Cruz advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jackson (0) vs (6) Cruz
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jackson tries to hold on but Cruz pushes him away.
Jackson manages to control the position for a moment.
Jackson is squirming around, avoiding Cruz's attempts to control the action.
Jackson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to lock up and control but Cruz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
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: Jackson (2) vs (6) Cruz
Cruz is trying to keep Jackson in close.
Cruz is adopting a defensive guard.
Cruz controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz has his hands on Jackson's head, controlling the position.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Cruz is keeping the position.
Jackson 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.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cruz wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson postures up.
Cruz 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.
Jackson 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.
Cruz looking for subs off his back but Jackson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Jackson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cruz desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Cruz wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson passes into side control, despite Cruz's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (5) vs (6) Cruz
Cruz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jackson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Cruz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but Cruz defending well.
Cruz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jackson postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Cruz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jackson is pushing down on Cruz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cruz is fighting to maintain full guard but Jackson has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is controlling the pace.
Cruz wants to get back to full guard but Jackson has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (8) vs (6) Cruz
Cruz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cruz is working to get back to half guard.
Jackson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cruz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jackson controlling from mount.
Cruz looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Jackson (11) vs (6) Cruz
Cruz looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
I would not like to be Cruz right now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Cruz can't escape the position.
Jackson wants to control but Cruz is keeping busy.
Cruz trying to control the position but Jackson manages to sink in the hooks.
Cruz rolls, trying to escape but Jackson keeps control of the position.
Cruz 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.
Jackson controls the position.
Cruz rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Jackson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is looking to control Jackson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cruz avoid being mounted?
Jackson passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (14) vs (6) Cruz
Cruz is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jackson avoids the attempt from Cruz to control.
Cruz tries to reverse the position but Jackson maintains control.
Cruz wants to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
Jackson looking to take Cruz's back but Cruz rolls and after a scramble, Cruz ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Cruz to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (14) vs (8) Cruz
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Cruz being controlled here momentarily.
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is adopting a defensive guard.
Jackson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Cruz postures up.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cruz is one step ahead there.
Cruz wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson takes the fight on points by 14 to 8.
Tyrano Jackson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Michael Cruz stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ill come back stronger than ever!'. |
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