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TWGC 42 (185lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Benjamin Sisko! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Zack Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Russell Pearce and Columbo Gatti.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Jackson looking to score a takedown here. Sisko is defending well but Jackson drives through and ends up in Sisko's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sisko (0) vs (2) Jackson
Sisko being controlled here, momentarily.
Sisko is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sisko trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sisko is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Sisko (0) vs (5) Jackson
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Sisko prevents Jackson from moving into mount.
Jackson slows the pace down.
Sisko struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to advance to mount but Sisko denies him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sisko will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Jackson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Jackson.
Jackson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Sisko can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sisko (0) vs (7) Jackson
Jackson controlling from mount.
Sisko is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sisko tries to lock up and control but Jackson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jackson controlling from mount.
That's four 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.
Sisko tries to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
Jackson controlling from mount.
Sisko wants to control but Jackson is having none of it.
Sisko tries to reverse the position but Jackson maintains control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sisko wants to control but Jackson is having none of it.
Sisko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jackson controlling from mount.
Jackson with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sisko is looking to improve his position but Jackson isn't that keen on the idea.
Jackson controlling from the full mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Jackson.
Sisko holds of for dear life.
Jackson looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sisko is desperately trying to improve his position but Jackson has a good base and remains in mount.
Jackson controlling his opponent.
Jackson avoids the attempt from Sisko to control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jackson controlling from mount.
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 ten minutes gone in the round.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sisko is trying desperately to improve position.
Jackson controlling the position easily from mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sisko tries to hold on but Jackson postures up.
Jackson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sisko tries to lock up and control but Jackson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
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 fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Sisko tries to lock up and control but Jackson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sisko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jackson content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson wins on points by 7 to 0.
Zack Jackson thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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