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TWGC 22 (265lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Freddie Fiddler (ranked 1479 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kamden Jackson (ranked 1145 p4p, 0 weight class). Fiddler kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Devil Went Down To Georgia. Jackson has chosen Valparaiso as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Freddie Fiddler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Kamden Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Fiddler pushes him off.
Jackson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fiddler swivels and escapes.
Fiddler shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jackson napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fiddler (4) vs (0) Jackson
Jackson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fiddler off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fiddler (4) vs (4) Jackson
Fiddler rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Fiddler tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
Jackson seems to be looking for submissions.
Fiddler keeping hold of Jackson's head, controlling as best he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson wants to free his trapped foot but Fiddler is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is looking for a kimura but Fiddler is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jackson to get the leverage.
Jackson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jackson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fiddler is just riding it out for now. Jackson eventually gives up the hold.
Fiddler is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fiddler keeping hold of Jackson's head, controlling as best he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fiddler is just riding it out for now. Jackson eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fiddler gets back to full guard.
Fiddler is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiddler (6) vs (4) Jackson
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jackson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fiddler is working away from the top position though.
Fiddler works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiddler (9) vs (4) Jackson
Fiddler controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to hold on but Fiddler pushes him away.
Jackson is controlling an arm, preventing Fiddler from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
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: Fiddler (9) vs (6) Jackson
Jackson won't allow Fiddler to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fiddler has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fiddler 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.
Fiddler keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fiddler looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fiddler looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fiddler! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fiddler (13) vs (6) Jackson
Jackson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fiddler off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fiddler (13) vs (10) Jackson
Fiddler tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Jackson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Fiddler has worked his arm free - good work by Fiddler!
Jackson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fiddler is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to get an arm triangle but Fiddler is defending well.
Jackson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jackson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fiddler, who protects the arm well.
Jackson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fiddler knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fiddler is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jackson off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fiddler (17) vs (10) Jackson
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Fiddler has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Jackson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
Fiddler tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jackson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fiddler perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fiddler prevents Jackson from improving his position.
Fiddler trying to mount his opponent but Jackson defends it.
Fiddler is looking for a kimura but Jackson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fiddler to get the leverage.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Fiddler is controlling well.
Fiddler controlling the action here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to maintain the position but Fiddler is very close to passing his half guard.
Fiddler controlling the action here.
Jackson tries to roll over but Fiddler keeps him under control.
Jackson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fiddler is working away from the top position though.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Fiddler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fiddler with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fiddler trying to mount his opponent but Jackson defends it.
Fiddler keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Fiddler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fiddler not doing much here.
Fiddler's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Fiddler is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jackson is just riding it out for now. Fiddler eventually gives up the hold.
Jackson is trying to maintain the position but Fiddler is very close to passing his half guard.
Fiddler keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Further stalling from Fiddler.
Jackson is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Fiddler jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiddler (20) vs (10) Jackson
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Fiddler in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Fiddler tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jackson is not content to let Fiddler control the position.
Fiddler has hold of Jackson's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Jackson tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Fiddler cranks the arm and Jackson screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Jackson, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Freddie Fiddler!
Post fight, an emotional Freddie Fiddler said 'Taters and gravy motherfuckers! TATERS AND GRAVY'.
Kamden Jackson spoke after the fight, saying 'The loss is tough, but I will come back stronger!'. |
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