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Grappling Hype -12- PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Spud Grubbins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Diminutive Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jackson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jackson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Grubbins.
Grubbins is trying to drag Jackson to the mat but Jackson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jackson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Grubbins.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spud Grubbins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grubbins is trying to drag Jackson to the mat but Jackson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Grubbins.
Jackson pulls guard successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grubbins slips nicely into half guard.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
Jackson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jackson looking for a guillotine here but Grubbins defends easily.
Grubbins stays in close to Jackson's body and controls the position.
Jackson has his foot on Grubbins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grubbins works his way back into a safe position though.
Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Grubbins works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Grubbins is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jackson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Grubbins is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jackson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Grubbins is trying to control. Jackson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Grubbins works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Grubbins (3) vs (0) Jackson
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grubbins wants to finish this one by submission but Jackson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Grubbins.
Jackson is trying to escape the mount.
Grubbins jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� Jackson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Jackson and Grubbins has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Grubbins looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Grubbins goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jackson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Grubbins but great work by Jackson. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Grubbins (3) vs (4) Jackson
Jackson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Grubbins, who protects the arm well.
Jackson swings around for an armbar but Grubbins sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jackson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grubbins (5) vs (4) Jackson
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grubbins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson working for a triangle but Grubbins defends it easily.
Jackson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grubbins defends well.
Jackson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grubbins defends well.
Grubbins seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jackson has his foot on Grubbins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grubbins works his way back into a safe position though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Grubbins wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Grubbins drops back looking for a leg! Jackson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jackson manages to kick Grubbins off! Grubbins jumps back into Jackson's guard.
Jackson working for a triangle but Grubbins defends it easily.
Grubbins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grubbins drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jackson dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grubbins (5) vs (6) Jackson
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Jackson keeps trying to improve his position.
Jackson passes Grubbins's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Grubbins regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jackson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Grubbins manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jackson has Grubbins in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grubbins (7) vs (6) Jackson
Jackson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grubbins defends well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Grubbins from controlling successfully.
Jackson looking for a triangle here. Grubbins is fighting it but it looks tight! Jackson pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Grubbins is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Diminutive Jackson! |
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