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TWGC 25 (265lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kamden Jackson (ranked 2027 p4p, 237 weight class) and Vic Vinegar (ranked 3529 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by Creed II- Eye of the Tiger. Vinegar is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Birds of War. Vic Vinegar acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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 13 wins and 7 losses; Kamden Jackson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Vic Vinegar!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vinegar has Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Vinegar gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jackson (0) vs (2) Vinegar
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Vinegar has control of the leg.
Jackson is defending against the submission attempts here by Vinegar.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Vinegar is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vinegar pulls his head out easily.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Vinegar has control of the leg.
Jackson trying to control from the bottom.
Vinegar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Vinegar trying to mount his opponent but Jackson defends it.
Jackson manages to get to full guard.
Vinegar wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vinegar controls the pace.
Jackson controls Vinegar momentarily but Vinegar frees himself.
Vinegar wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Vinegar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Vinegar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Vinegar from controlling successfully.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Vinegar tries to pass.
Vinegar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've been hearing good reports from Jackson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinegar trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Vinegar preventing the sweep.
Jackson controls Vinegar momentarily but Vinegar frees himself.
Jackson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vinegar controls the pace.
Jackson is trying to keep Vinegar in close.
Vinegar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jackson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vinegar manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (2) vs (2) Vinegar
Vinegar keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Vinegar manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jackson has Vinegar in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (2) vs (4) Vinegar
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vinegar is one step ahead there.
Vinegar looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Vinegar tries to pass.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Vinegar is proving a slippery customer.
Jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vinegar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vinegar is stalling in the full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control the position.
Vinegar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jackson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Vinegar passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (2) vs (7) Vinegar
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jackson being controlled for a moment.
Jackson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jackson is defending against the submission attempts here by Vinegar.
Jackson tries to roll over but Vinegar keeps him under control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vinegar moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (2) vs (10) Vinegar
Vinegar moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Jackson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Vinegar is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jackson actively working from the bottom here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to control but Vinegar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vinegar wants to pass the guard but Jackson is defending well.
Jackson is trying to maintain the position but Vinegar is very close to passing his half guard.
Jackson manages to get to full guard.
Vinegar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Vinegar from controlling successfully.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Vinegar looking to sit in guard and control but Jackson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (4) vs (10) Vinegar
Vinegar has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jackson has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (7) vs (10) Vinegar
Vinegar tries to bench press Jackson off him but Jackson keeps the position.
Jackson tries for a kimura but Vinegar is defending well.
Jackson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Vinegar has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jackson but great work by Vinegar. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jackson (7) vs (14) Vinegar
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is not content to let Vinegar control the position.
Jackson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vinegar is taking a breather. Jackson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jackson controlling the position for now.
Vinegar wants to free his trapped foot but Jackson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.
Jackson wants to control but Vinegar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jackson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vinegar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vinegar trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
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 keeping full guard, as Vinegar tries to pass.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vinegar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jackson's guard.
Vinegar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jackson sees it coming and defends easily.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.
Vinegar seems to be looking for submissions.
Vinegar is looking to advance position but Jackson won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vinegar trying to control the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vinegar wins on points by 14 to 7.
A relieved looking Vic Vinegar thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Kamden Jackson spoke after the fight, saying 'The loss is tough, but I will come back stronger!'. |
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