 |
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ichabod Crane and Kassius Halo. Crane comes to the cage accompanied by Broken Bones - Decapitated. Kassius Halo has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ichabod Crane! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kassius Halo!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Halo gets tackled into the cage by Crane. Crane maintains the clinch.
Halo turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Halo manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Crane (0) vs (4) Halo
Halo tries for a kimura but Crane is defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from Crane'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.
Crane gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Crane controlling the position well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halo trying to work for an americana but Crane has managed to regain full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crane keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully.
Crane seems keen to control Halo's posture.
Halo wants to pass the guard but Crane is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crane wants to sweep here but Halo controlling him for the moment.
Halo forces his way into half guard.
Halo is pressing down on Crane's thigh, looking to free his foot. Crane is holding on for now.
Crane is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Halo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Halo's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Crane (4) vs (4) Halo
Crane looking for the RNC.
You can see the frustration on Halo's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Crane is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Halo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crane working for the choke.
Crane avoiding Halo 's attempts to control his hands.
Halo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Crane haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Halo can't escape the position.
Halo showing good submission defense here.
Crane is persistently looking for the submission but Halo is defending it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crane controlling well, preventing Halo from escaping the position.
Crane tries to keep control of the position but Halo is staying busy.
Halo trying to control but not successfully.
Halo tries to roll but Crane sticks to his back.
Crane is looking to control Halo but Halo is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Halo defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Crane's arms.
Crane gets his hands free as Halo looks to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crane is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Halo defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Halo can't escape the position.
Crane struggling to keep hold of the position.
Crane keeps control of the position as Halo tries to break free.
Crane will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Halo trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Halo tries to escape but Crane has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Halo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Crane keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Crane trying to mount his opponent but Halo defends it.
Halo trying to control here.
Crane seems to be looking for submissions.
Crane trying to control the action but Halo is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Crane in particular looking to stall.
Halo trying to control but Crane postures up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Crane is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Halo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Crane.
Halo won't allow Crane to pass to mount.
Halo is pressing down on Crane's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Halo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Crane stands and throws Halo's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Crane (7) vs (4) Halo
Crane is trying to get an arm triangle but Halo is defending well.
Halo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Halo actively working from the bottom here.
Halo wants to get back to full guard.
Crane is looking to advance position but Halo won't allow it.
Halo wants to get back to full guard.
Halo trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Crane (10) vs (4) Halo
Halo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Halo is squirming around, avoiding Crane's attempts to control the action.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Halo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Halo tries to improve his position but instead Crane has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Crane (13) vs (4) Halo
Crane controlling the position well here. Halo rolled but Crane kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Crane has the hooks in. Halo is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Crane passes his arm under Halo's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Halo taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ichabod Crane!
During a confident post fight interview, Ichabod Crane thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Evgeniy Malkin and Bjj Spar. Malkin comes to the cage accompanied by The Heavy - How You Like Me Now?. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Evgeniy Malkin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Bjj Spar!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Malkin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Malkin gets a clinch.
Spar is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Malkin to keep the fight standing.
Spar successfully pulls guard.
Spar looking to control.
Spar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malkin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Spar looking for a sweep. Not yet Spar, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malkin controlling from the top position.
Spar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Malkin is aware though and is defending well.
Malkin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Malkin tries to free his leg and advance position but Spar is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spar is trying to keep Malkin in close.
Spar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Malkin is one step ahead there.
Malkin trying to control but Spar is working from the bottom.
Spar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Malkin is one step ahead there.
Spar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Spar might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Malkin haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Spar 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.
Malkin trying to control but Spar is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Malkin wants to control from the top but Spar keeps moving.
Spar has his hands on Malkin's head, controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Spar is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Malkin (0) vs (2) Spar
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Malkin trying to keep a closed guard but Spar is proving a slippery customer.
Spar wants to control from the top but Malkin keeps moving.
Spar looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Spar wants to control from the top but Malkin keeps moving.
Spar tries to free his leg and advance position but Malkin is retaining full guard.
Spar trying to control the position from guard on top but Malkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Malkin is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Malkin (2) vs (2) Spar
Spar working for a triangle but Malkin defends it easily.
Spar trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malkin wants to pass the guard but Spar is keeping the position.
Spar controlling the position.
Spar looking to control.
Malkin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Spar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Malkin defends well.
Spar looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Malkin passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Malkin (5) vs (2) Spar
Malkin is looking to take a break and control but Spar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Spar wants to control but Malkin postures up.
Malkin is trying to get an arm triangle but Spar is defending well.
Spar manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Malkin is taking a breather. Spar 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.
Malkin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Malkin (8) vs (2) Spar
Malkin moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Malkin (11) vs (2) Spar
Spar trying to control the action but Malkin just sinks the hooks in.
Malkin has the hooks in. Spar is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Spar keeps trying to improve his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Malkin is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Spar manages to reverse the position and now he's in Malkin's guard. Nice work there by Spar.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Malkin (11) vs (4) Spar
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spar trying to control the position from guard on top but Malkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spar pushes down on Malkin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Spar wants to take a breather but Malkin is having none of it.
Spar wants to pass to mount but Malkin is defending the position.
Malkin controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Spar is pressing down on Malkin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Malkin is holding on for now.
Malkin is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Spar has latched onto it... Big trouble! Spar pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Malkin is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Spar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bjj Spar!
In his post fight interview, Bjj Spar started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Evgeniy Malkin spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks everyone. It's time to hang up gloves.'. |
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mica Makaaja and Longfellow Deeds. 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mica Makaaja! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Longfellow Deeds!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Makaaja shoots and misses
and Deeds counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Makaaja (0) vs (2) Deeds
Makaaja pulls Deeds in close to his closed guard and prevents Deeds from doing any damage or advancing position.
Deeds content to stall in guard here.
Deeds drops back, looking for a kneebar! Makaaja looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Makaaja looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Makaaja! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Makaaja (4) vs (2) Deeds
Deeds is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deeds keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deeds trying to remain calm as Makaaja controls from the top position.
Makaaja definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Deeds is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makaaja is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Deeds is looking to regain half guard here but Makaaja keeps moving and retains side control.
Deeds 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.
Deeds is trying to escape the position but Makaaja is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is looking to reverse the position.
Makaaja working away.
Deeds tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Makaaja easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Makaaja (6) vs (2) Deeds
Deeds tries to lock up and control but Makaaja gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Makaaja trying to control but Deeds is having none of it.
Makaaja sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Deeds gets back to half guard.
Deeds wants to improve his position but Makaaja is controlling well.
Makaaja stalling.
Makaaja passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Deeds! Score +3 for passing guard: Makaaja (9) vs (2) Deeds
Makaaja controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deeds manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Deeds is looking to improve his position.
Makaaja content to control rather than advance.
Makaaja passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Deeds! Score +3 for passing guard: Makaaja (12) vs (2) Deeds
Makaaja controlling from mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Makaaja wants to control the pace but Deeds is squirming around nicely.
Deeds tries to lock up and control but Makaaja gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Makaaja trying to control but Deeds is having none of it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Makaaja controlling from mount.
Deeds regains half guard.
Deeds looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Deeds trying to hold on to Makaaja's head to control him but Makaaja postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is looking for a sweep. Makaaja is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Makaaja sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Deeds trying to control here.
Deeds trying to get back to full guard but Makaaja takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Makaaja (15) vs (2) Deeds
Makaaja controlling his opponent.
Deeds is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Deeds is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Deeds has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Makaaja (18) vs (2) Deeds
Makaaja controlling well, preventing Deeds from escaping the position.
Makaaja struggling to keep hold of the position.
What can Deeds do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Deeds just trying to survive but Makaaja is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Deeds rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Makaaja not doing much here.
Makaaja is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Makaaja (21) vs (2) Deeds
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is squirming around, avoiding Makaaja's attempts to control the action.
Makaaja looking to control and managing it successfully.
Deeds working to try and regain half guard.
Makaaja takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Deeds is wriggling around trying to escape.
Makaaja manages to capitalize on a mistake by Deeds to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Makaaja (24) vs (2) Deeds
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Makaaja trying to control momentarily.
Makaaja has good solid back control here.
Deeds looking very determined here, making life difficult for Makaaja.
Makaaja keeps control of the position as Deeds tries to break free.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
What can Deeds do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Deeds tries to roll but Makaaja sticks to his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Will Makaaja go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Deeds preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Makaaja.
Makaaja controls the position.
Deeds just trying to survive but Makaaja is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Deeds looking to control the position.
Makaaja keeps control of the position as Deeds tries to break free.
Deeds staying busy and making it hard for Makaaja to control.
Deeds wants to escape the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Makaaja controlling the positon.
A lull in the action here.
Deeds tries to escape the position.
Makaaja slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Makaaja tries to get the hooks in deep but Deeds pushed the leg off.
Deeds trying to control the hands but Makaaja breaks the grip.
Deeds looking very determined here, making life difficult for Makaaja.
You can see the frustration on Deeds's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Deeds is still trying to improve position.
Makaaja biding his time, controlling Deeds.
Makaaja trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Makaaja biding his time, looking for the opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Makaaja takes the fight on points by 24 to 2.
An out of breath Mica Makaaja thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hector Davis and Brian Burns. Burns comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Rock Master Scott & The Dynamic Three - The Roof Is On Fire kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hector Davis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Brian Burns!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Davis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Burns swivels and escapes.
Burns has Davis up against the cage in a clinch.
Davis pulls guard effortlessly.
Burns controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns preventing the sweep.
Davis pulls Burns in close to his closed guard and prevents Burns from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Burns trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Burns might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Davis haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns being controlled here momentarily.
Burns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burns is stalling in the full guard.
Davis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Davis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns passes into half guard.
Davis is refusing to be controlled, as Burns sits in half guard.
Burns performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Davis is trying to get back to full guard.
Burns controlling the action here.
Burns's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis is not content to let Burns control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Davis'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.
Davis is defending against the submission attempts here by Burns.
Davis is trying is best to control the position here.
Davis trying to hold on to Burns's head to control him but Burns postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Davis is pressing down on Burns's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Burns sitting in guard here, content to control.
Burns looking to sit in guard and control but Davis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Davis (2) vs (0) Burns
Burns looking for a guillotine here but Davis defends easily.
Burns escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Davis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Davis works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Davis trying to control the action but Burns is working from the bottom.
Burns is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davis wants to pass the guard but Burns is defending well.
Burns is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Burns is trying to maintain the position but Davis is very close to passing his half guard.
Davis seems to be looking for submissions.
Davis looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Davis is pressing down on Burns's thigh, looking to free his foot. Burns is holding on for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Davis controlling the action here.
Burns trying to control here.
Davis is trying to control the action in half guard but Burns is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davis seems to be working for a kimura but Burns defends the submission attempt.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Davis passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Davis (5) vs (0) Burns
Burns tries to hold on but Davis pushes him away.
Davis fails to advance to Burns's back.
Davis is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Burns to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Burns shrugs it off.
Burns wants to control but Davis is having none of it.
Davis trying to control but Burns is having none of it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Burns gets back to half guard.
Davis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Burns is just riding it out for now. Davis eventually gives up the hold.
Burns moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Burns is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Davis (5) vs (2) Burns
Burns is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Davis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Burns.
Davis is refusing to be controlled, as Burns sits in half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Davis gets back to full guard.
Burns trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burns works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Burns is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Davis is trying to maintain the position but Burns is very close to passing his half guard.
Davis is looking to improve his position.
Burns is just content to waste time from the top position. Davis takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Burns looking to sit in guard and control but Davis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Davis (7) vs (2) Burns
Davis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Burns has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Davis has managed to get both his arms back between Burns's legs - danger averted.
Burns has control of Davis's left arm, preventing Davis from doing any damage.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Davis stands and throws Burns's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Davis (10) vs (2) Burns
Davis swings around for an armbar but Burns sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Davis's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Davis (10) vs (4) Burns
Davis keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.
Burns controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Davis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Davis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Burns trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burns showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Burns looking to sit in guard and control but Davis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Davis (12) vs (4) Burns
Burns is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Davis (12) vs (6) Burns
Burns is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Davis! Score +3 for passing guard: Davis (12) vs (9) Burns
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Burns with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Davis tries to reverse the position but Burns maintains control.
Burns wants to control the pace but Davis is squirming around nicely.
Burns can't control as he wanted to and Davis manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burns is just content to waste time from the top position. Davis takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Davis takes the fight on points by 12 to 9.
A very excited looking Hector Davis rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Brian Burns was interviewed post fight and said 'Hats off to my opponent. He was better tonight. I hope we meet again in the future.'. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
