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CWC 321 - Trump vs Steel PBP Commentary |
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 45 wins and 23 losses; Tyrano Jackson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 27 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jackson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Diesel to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jackson (0) vs (2) Diesel
Jackson pulls Diesel in close to prevent any damage.
Jackson'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.
Diesel's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diesel is one step ahead there.
Jackson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson looking to control.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diesel is one step ahead there.
Diesel passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (0) vs (5) Diesel
Jackson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diesel working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson is trying to escape the position but Diesel is controlling the position.
It looks like Diesel might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Diesel gets to mount! Jackson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jackson (0) vs (7) Diesel
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diesel content just to control the position here.
Jackson is looking to improve his position but Diesel isn't that keen on the idea.
Diesel controlling from mount.
Jackson is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diesel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jackson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at SSJ Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Jackson wants to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jackson is working hard here to advance position.
Jackson wants to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
Diesel controlling his opponent.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to get to half guard.
Diesel controlling the position easily from mount.
Jackson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Diesel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jackson tries to hold on but Diesel postures up.
Diesel controlling the position easily from mount.
Diesel prevents Jackson from getting the reversal.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Diesel controlling the pace for now.
Jackson can't escape the position.
Jackson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Diesel controlling the position easily from mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Diesel wants to control the pace but Jackson is squirming around nicely.
Diesel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jackson is looking to improve his position but Diesel isn't that keen on the idea.
Diesel controlling from the full mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Diesel has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jackson wants to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
Diesel prevents Jackson from getting the reversal.
Diesel wants to control the pace but Jackson is squirming around nicely.
Jackson can't escape the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Diesel controlling the pace for now.
Jackson is desperately trying to improve his position but Diesel has a good base and remains in mount.
Diesel controlling his opponent.
Jackson wants to control but Diesel is having none of it.
Diesel controlling the position easily from mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Diesel trying to control but Jackson is having none of it.
Diesel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to reverse the position but Diesel maintains control.
Jackson wants to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
Well,Jackson is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Diesel controlling from mount.
Diesel prevents Jackson from getting the reversal.
Diesel looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Jackson is looking to get to half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Diesel controlling his opponent.
Jackson is trying to escape the mount.
Diesel controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson wants to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel wins on points by 7 to 0.
Kurt Diesel is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Kurt Diesel 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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