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Grappling Hype -22- PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Gabe Utsecks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 9 losses; Diminutive Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Utsecks fails with a takedown attempt.
And Jackson tries to counter it with a takedown but Utsecks pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Utsecks shoots in looking for a takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl out of it but Utsecks keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jackson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Utsecks shoots in looking for a takedown but Jackson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Utsecks's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jackson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabe Utsecks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Utsecks shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.
Jackson feints the counter takedown.
Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Utsecks wants a takedown but no success here.
Jackson decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Utsecks has picked Jackson up and slammed him! Jackson can't keep hold of the triangle and Utsecks manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Utsecks (3) vs (0) Jackson
Jackson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Utsecks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
Jackson tries to buck Utsecks off but Utsecks is having none of it.
Utsecks takes a little break here. Jackson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to work for a sweep but Utsecks has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Utsecks (5) vs (0) Jackson
Utsecks wants to take his opponent's back but Jackson doesn't allow it.
Utsecks is trying to control here but Jackson has managed to regain half guard.
Utsecks is trying to control. Jackson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jackson actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Utsecks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Utsecks slows the pace down in half guard.
Jackson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Utsecks is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jackson sees it coming and defends easily.
Utsecks is trying to control. Jackson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Utsecks has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Utsecks (8) vs (0) Jackson
Utsecks content just to control the position here.
Jackson is looking to improve his position but Utsecks isn't that keen on the idea.
Jackson is trying to reverse the position but instead Utsecks has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Utsecks (11) vs (0) Jackson
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is really stuck here.
Utsecks is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Jackson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Utsecks trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Jackson doesn't escape.
Jackson is keeping busy.
Utsecks is really struggling to control Jackson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Jackson tries to roll but Utsecks sticks to his back.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is still trying to improve position.
I would not like to be Jackson right now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Utsecks tightening his grip on Jackson, looking for the choke.
Utsecks trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Utsecks is trying to control but Jackson is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Jackson tries to improve his position but instead Utsecks has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Utsecks (14) vs (0) Jackson
Utsecks tries to get the hooks in deep but Jackson pushed the leg off.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Utsecks has the hooks in. Jackson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Jackson staying busy and making it hard for Utsecks to control.
Jackson wants to escape the position.
Jackson is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Utsecks off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Utsecks wants to control the position but Jackson frees himself and scrambles - Utsecks manages to regain control in side control.
Utsecks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
Jackson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Utsecks is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Utsecks moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Utsecks (16) vs (0) Jackson
Jackson tries to improve his position but Utsecks has taken his back! Utsecks has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Jackson tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Utsecks pushes Jackson away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gabe Utsecks!
A relieved looking Gabe Utsecks thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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