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TWG 38 (205lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2 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 London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 10 losses; Helio Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 25 losses; Tyrano Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gracias moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Jackson takes the fight into the clinch.
Jackson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracias (0) vs (2) Jackson
Jackson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jackson slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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.
Jackson is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracias makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracias.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Gracias is keeping the position.
Jackson keeps trying to improve his position.
Jackson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracias throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Jackson is pushing down on Gracias's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracias is fighting to maintain full guard but Jackson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jackson uses his free foot to push down on Gracias's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gracias. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (0) vs (5) Jackson
Jackson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jackson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracias is trying to escape the mount.
Jackson controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracias tries to hold on but Jackson postures up.
Jackson looking to control but Gracias is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jackson controlling the pace for now.
Jackson takes Gracias's back. Score +3 for taking back: Gracias (0) vs (8) Jackson
Gracias trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Jackson is looking to control Gracias but Gracias is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Jackson controls the position.
Gracias can't escape the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Gracias tries to escape the position.
Jackson trying to control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracias is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to keep control of the position but Gracias is staying busy.
Jackson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Gracias doesn't escape.
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.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Jackson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jackson controls the position.
Jackson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gracias trying to control the hands but Jackson breaks the grip.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gracias is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracias is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
You can see the frustration on Gracias's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Jackson controls the action.
Jackson struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Jackson.
Gracias tries to escape but Jackson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Gracias is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
You can see the frustration on Gracias's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Will Jackson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Gracias wants to escape the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracias trying to control but not successfully.
Gracias is in bad spot here.
Jackson is not going to allow Gracias to sit and survive in this position.
Jackson keeps control of the position as Gracias tries to break free.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is riding his opponent, not letting Gracias buck him off.
Gracias tries to roll but Jackson sticks to his back.
Jackson slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
More stalling from Jackson.
Gracias just trying to survive but Jackson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson wins on points by 8 to 0.
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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