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TWGC 24 (205lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Muhammad Jabbar (ranked 5002 p4p, 515 weight class) and Donnie Jackson (ranked 7966 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Muhammad Jabbar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Donnie Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jabbar moves into range and clinches up with Jackson.
Jabbar drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jackson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jabbar takes the fight into the clinch.
Jackson gets underhooks to prevent Jabbar's takedown attempt.
Jabbar manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Jabbar is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jabbar pulls Jackson in close to prevent any damage.
Jabbar wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Jabbar keeps moving.
Jabbar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jabbar seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Jackson passes into half guard.
Jackson is working for a submission of some sort.
Jabbar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jabbar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jackson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jabbar looking for submissions off his back.
Jackson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jackson wants to take a breather but Jabbar is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jabbar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jackson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jackson's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jabbar (4) vs (0) Jackson
Jackson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Jackson is really stuck here.
Jabbar has good solid back control here.
Jabbar has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Jabbar is hanging on to Jackson's back as he tries to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jabbar struggling to keep hold of the position.
Jabbar has the hooks in. Jackson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Jabbar controlling the positon.
I really don't envy Jackson right now.
Jabbar working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Jabbar is persistently looking for the submission but Jackson is defending it well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Jabbar looking for the RNC.
Jabbar controls the action.
I really don't envy Jackson right now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
What can Jackson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Jackson turns into Jabbar and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jabbar (4) vs (2) Jackson
Jabbar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jackson is aware though and is defending well.
Jackson passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (4) vs (5) Jackson
Jackson tries to advance to mount but Jabbar denies him.
Jackson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to control but Jabbar is keeping him busy.
Jabbar is looking for a sweep.
Jackson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jackson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jackson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jackson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jabbar has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jackson but great work by Jabbar. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jabbar (8) vs (5) Jackson
Jabbar wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Jabbar is staying tight to Jackson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Jackson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jabbar trying to control the position but Jackson is working away.
Jackson looking for a sweep but Jabbar has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jabbar (10) vs (5) Jackson
Jackson is looking to get to half guard.
Jackson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Jabbar avoids the attempt from Jackson to control.
Jabbar controlling his opponent.
Jabbar tries to control but Jackson wriggling away.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jabbar prevents Jackson from getting the reversal.
Jackson gets back to half guard.
Jackson actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jabbar in particular looking to stall.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Jabbar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jackson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jabbar wants to work for an arm triangle but Jackson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jackson is trying to maintain the position but Jabbar is very close to passing his half guard.
Jabbar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Jabbar is controlling well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jabbar content to control rather than advance.
Jackson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jabbar pulls his head out easily.
Jabbar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jackson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jackson moves into full guard.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jabbar looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Jabbar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Jabbar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jabbar tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Jackson 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.
Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jabbar stays in close to Jackson's body and controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jabbar takes the fight on points by 10 to 5.
After winning the bout, Muhammad Jabbar thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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