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TWGC 22 (265lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Philo Brathwaite (ranked 4400 p4p, 437 weight class) and Kamden Jackson (ranked 1097 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson has chosen Valparaiso as his entrance music. Kamden Jackson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Philo Brathwaite! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Kamden Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Brathwaite defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jackson.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Brathwaite has managed to clinch.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Brathwaite forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jackson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Philo Brathwaite has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamden Jackson.
Jackson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Brathwaite smiles and moves away.
Jackson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brathwaite circles away.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Brathwaite circles away.
Brathwaite tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jackson manages to circle out of the way.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brathwaite swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brathwaite pulls guard effortlessly.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Brathwaite is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Brathwaite is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Brathwaite has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brathwaite (2) vs (0) Jackson
Jackson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Brathwaite has passed into half guard!
Brathwaite is pressing down on Jackson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jackson is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brathwaite looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brathwaite trying to mount his opponent but Jackson defends it.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jackson trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Brathwaite (5) vs (0) Jackson
Jackson wants to control but Brathwaite is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brathwaite manages to capitalize on a mistake by Jackson to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Brathwaite (8) vs (0) Jackson
Brathwaite gets his hands free as Jackson looks to control.
Brathwaite controlling the position well here. Jackson rolled but Brathwaite kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Jackson is really stuck here.
Brathwaite controlling the position well here. Jackson rolled but Brathwaite kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Brathwaite is hanging on to Jackson's back as he tries to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Jackson right now.
Brathwaite not allowing Jackson to control his hands.
Brathwaite doesn't have the hooks in and Jackson manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brathwaite (8) vs (2) Jackson
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brathwaite swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson has gone for a leg lock! Brathwaite slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jackson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brathwaite (10) vs (2) Jackson
Brathwaite tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Brathwaite stands and throws Jackson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Brathwaite (13) vs (2) Jackson
Jackson wants to control but Brathwaite postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A control attempt from Jackson but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Brathwaite (15) vs (2) Jackson
Jackson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jackson tries to hold on but Brathwaite pushes him away.
Brathwaite controlling the pace for now.
Jackson working to try and regain half guard.
Jackson wants to hold on but Brathwaite pushes him away.
Jackson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Jackson looking for submissions off his back.
Jackson actively working from the bottom here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Brathwaite seems content to control.
Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jackson wants to control but Brathwaite is keeping busy.
Brathwaite perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jackson looking for submissions off his back.
Brathwaite wants to pass the guard but Jackson is defending well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Brathwaite passes into side control, despite Jackson's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Brathwaite (18) vs (2) Jackson
Brathwaite takes a little break here. Jackson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Jackson is looking to reverse the position.
Jackson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brathwaite (18) vs (4) Jackson
Jackson wants to work for an arm triangle but Brathwaite is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Brathwaite trying to hold on to Jackson's head to control him but Jackson postures up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is working for a kimura but Brathwaite is defending it quite comfortably.
Jackson prevents Brathwaite from improving his position.
Brathwaite is defending against the submission attempts here by Jackson.
Jackson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brathwaite sees it coming and defends easily.
Brathwaite is looking to improve his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is working for a kimura but Brathwaite is defending it quite comfortably.
Jackson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brathwaite has managed to free his arm - good work.
Brathwaite wants to get back to full guard.
Jackson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brathwaite defends it well.
Brathwaite looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Brathwaite is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jackson trying to mount his opponent but Brathwaite defends it.
Brathwaite is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson wants to work for an arm triangle but Brathwaite is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jackson moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Brathwaite (18) vs (7) Jackson
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries for a kimura but Brathwaite is defending well.
Brathwaite is looking for a sweep.
Brathwaite gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Brathwaite is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.
Jackson trying to control the action but Brathwaite is working from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying for a kimura here. Brathwaite looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Jackson wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kamden Jackson!
Our winner, Kamden Jackson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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