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TWGC 24 (205lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Roger Little (ranked 3282 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrano Jackson (ranked 4734 p4p, 516 weight class). Little comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome to the Jungle. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Roger Little! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Tyrano Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and William Gold.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Little looking to score a takedown here. Jackson is defending well but Little drives through and ends up in Jackson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Little (2) vs (0) Jackson
Little is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Little'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.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Jackson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Little doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Little manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Little wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Jackson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Little doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Little manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Little preventing the sweep.
Little avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jackson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Little defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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 trying to keep Little in close.
Little's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Our spies down at at Rabid Dog inform us that Jackson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Little got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jackson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Little has managed to get both his arms back between Jackson's legs - danger averted.
Little controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Little controlling him for the moment.
Little trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Little sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control the position.
Jackson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Little defends it easily.
Jackson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Little puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Little uses his free foot to push down on Jackson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jackson. Score +3 for passing guard: Little (5) vs (0) Jackson
Little controlling from the full mount.
Jackson wants to control but Little is having none of it.
Little takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Little has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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: Little (5) vs (2) Jackson
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Little is retaining full guard.
Little has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson trying to control but Little is working from the bottom.
Jackson is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Little has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Jackson is looking to defend but Little has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Jackson! Little pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Jackson taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Roger Little!
After the big win, Roger Little made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Freebok (85% Laundry) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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