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TWGC 15 (155lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Buck Futter and Mr Ward. Buck Futter had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Buck Futter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Mr Ward!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Futter stuffs the takedown.
Futter gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've been hearing reports that Futter has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ward goes for a takedown in the clinch but Futter prevents it.
Ward lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Futter (0) vs (2) Ward
Futter is in trouble now - Ward has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Futter (0) vs (5) Ward
Futter is wriggling around trying to escape.
Futter prevents Ward from taking his back.
Futter regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward is looking to advance position but Futter won't allow it.
Ward performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward is working for a kimura but Futter is defending it quite comfortably.
Ward is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ward wants to lay and pray for a moment but Futter keeps working.
Ward is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward is stalling here. Futter is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ward seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Futter has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Futter (4) vs (5) Ward
Ward prevents Futter from improving position.
Ward manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Futter (4) vs (7) Ward
Ward content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Futter gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Futter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ward is one step ahead there.
Futter can't keep his opponent in guard - Ward advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ward wants to take a breather but Futter is having none of it.
Ward is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Futter works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Futter looking for a sweep. Not yet Futter, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ward sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ward tries to free his leg and advance position but Futter is retaining full guard.
Ward trying to control but Futter is working from the bottom.
Futter is trying to keep Ward in close.
Ward forces his way into half guard.
Ward is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ward prevents Futter from improving his position.
Futter slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Futter keeping moving, preventing Ward from controlling successfully.
Ward slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Futter is controlling Ward's posture.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ward sitting in guard here, content to control.
Futter keeping moving, preventing Ward from controlling successfully.
Futter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ward 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.
Ward trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Futter wants to sweep here but Ward controlling him for the moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ward wants to control from the top but Futter keeps moving.
Futter 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.
Ward wants to control from the top but Futter keeps moving.
Futter working for a triangle but Ward defends it easily.
Ward advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Futter (4) vs (10) Ward
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ward wants to take a breather but Futter manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Ward.
Ward wants to pass the guard but Futter is keeping the position.
Ward not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ward sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Futter doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Ward paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Futter - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Buck Futter!
Buck Futter took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'My hair is purple but my belt is red'. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tomas Marley and Ozzy McKane. The crowd seem to be enjoying McKane's choice of entrance music: SAIL - AWOLNATION. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Tomas Marley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Ozzy McKane!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Marley drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marley (2) vs (0) McKane
Marley sitting in guard here, content to control.
Marley forces his way into half guard.
Marley stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marley'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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKane tries to roll over but Marley keeps him under control.
McKane is in trouble now - Marley has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Marley (5) vs (0) McKane
Marley controlling the position easily from mount.
Marley can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McKane is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marley fails to move to back control.
McKane is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McKane has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKane wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Marley (8) vs (0) McKane
Marley biding his time, controlling McKane.
Marley has the hooks in. McKane is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
What can McKane do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Will Marley go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKane wants to escape the position.
Marley tries to keep control of the position but McKane is staying busy.
McKane trying to control the hands but Marley won't let him.
McKane is in bad spot here.
Marley has good solid back control here.
Marley is hanging on to McKane's back as he tries to escape.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Marley has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of McKane's body.
McKane trying to control the action but Marley just sinks the hooks in.
McKane tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
McKane really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
McKane tries to hold on but Marley postures up.
McKane is desperately trying to improve his position but Marley has a good base and remains in mount.
Marley tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McKane is just holding on here. Marley manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Marley (11) vs (0) McKane
Marley is controlling the position but McKane somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Marley is taking a breather. McKane 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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McKane wants to control but Marley is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Marley uses his free foot to push down on McKane's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for McKane. Score +3 for passing guard: Marley (14) vs (0) McKane
McKane tries to improve his position but instead Marley has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Marley (17) vs (0) McKane
I really don't envy McKane right now.
Marley is not going to allow McKane to sit and survive in this position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Marley has the hooks in. McKane is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Marley keeps control of the position easily here as McKane tries to buck him off.
McKane is trying to break free.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McKane is still trying to improve position.
McKane trying to control the position but Marley manages to sink in the hooks.
Marley doesn't have the hooks in and McKane manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marley (17) vs (2) McKane
McKane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marley has his hands on McKane's head, controlling the position.
Further stalling from Marley.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Marley working a defensive guard here.
Marley keeping moving, preventing McKane from controlling successfully.
Marley controlling the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Marley keeping moving, preventing McKane from controlling successfully.
Marley looking to control.
McKane thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McKane trying to control the position from guard on top but Marley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marley seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
McKane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McKane is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Marley is trying to hold McKane in close to prevent damage but McKane has managed to pass into half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Marley wants to control but McKane is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Marley is looking to improve his position.
McKane is looking to take a break and control but Marley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marley works his way to full guard. Good work.
Marley looking to control.
McKane trying to control the position from guard on top but Marley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marley is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
McKane trying to control the position from guard on top but Marley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marley seems keen to control McKane's posture.
McKane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marley is keeping the position for now.
McKane trying to control the position from guard on top but Marley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McKane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marley is keeping the position for now.
McKane wants to control from the top but Marley keeps moving.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Marley has control of McKane's left arm, preventing McKane from doing any damage.
Marley keeping full guard, as McKane tries to pass.
McKane drops back looking for a leg! Marley is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Marley manages to kick McKane off! McKane jumps back into Marley's guard.
Marley is adopting a defensive guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marley takes the fight on points by 17 to 2.
Tomas Marley gave a mention to Conviction in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between David Morrison and Rodney Holzken. Chooooooooon! I think Morrison might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Diary of a Madman. This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; David Morrison! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Rodney Holzken!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Holzken with a lazy takedown attempt
and Morrison counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Morrison (2) vs (0) Holzken
Morrison is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Holzken is looking for a sweep. Morrison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Morrison not doing much here.
Morrison is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Holzken defends it well.
Holzken tries to get to full guard but Morrison has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holzken regains full guard. Nicely done.
Holzken wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holzken controlling the position.
Holzken looking for a sweep. Not yet Holzken, not yet.
Holzken is pulling down on Morrison's head to control his posture.
Holzken 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.
Holzken pulls Morrison in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morrison wants to control from the top but Holzken keeps moving.
Morrison sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Holzken wants to sweep but no luck.
Morrison stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holzken swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holzken is trying to keep Morrison in close.
Morrison stopping the sweep attempt from Holzken.
Holzken escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Morrison gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Morrison tries to free his leg and advance position but Holzken is retaining full guard.
Morrison won't allow Holzken to sweep him here.
Holzken 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: Morrison (2) vs (2) Holzken
Holzken performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Morrison is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison is trying to control but can't.
Morrison tries to get to full guard but Holzken has control of the leg.
Holzken is keen to just control but Morrison is a slippery customer.
Morrison is looking to improve his position.
Holzken controlling the action here.
Morrison is looking for a sweep. Holzken is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Holzken is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holzken tries to pass to full mount but Morrison defends it.
Holzken keeps trying to improve his position.
We've been hearing good reports from Morrison'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.
Morrison gets back to full guard.
Morrison had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Holzken defends it easily.
Morrison is looking to sweep but instead, Holzken has passed into half guard.
Morrison tries to get to full guard but Holzken has control of the leg.
Morrison is working hard here to advance position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Morrison is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Holzken's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Holzken's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Morrison (6) vs (2) Holzken
Holzken can't escape the position.
Morrison is not going to allow Holzken to sit and survive in this position.
Holzken tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Holzken is trying to escape the mount.
Morrison can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Holzken is looking to escape.
Holzken reaches up and holds on to Morrison to control the position.
Holzken really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Holzken is squirming around, avoiding Morrison's attempts to control the action.
Morrison wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Holzken is working to get back to half guard.
Holzken defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Morrison.
Holzken sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Morrison prevents Holzken from improving his position.
Morrison tries to pass to full mount but Holzken defends it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Morrison is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Holzken gets back to full guard.
Morrison wants to control from the top but Holzken keeps moving.
Morrison stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holzken swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Holzken tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Holzken manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Morrison manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison (6) vs (4) Holzken
Morrison lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison (8) vs (4) Holzken
Morrison trying to control but Holzken is working from the bottom.
Holzken wants to sweep but no luck.
Morrison trying to control but Holzken is working from the bottom.
Holzken trying to control the position.
Morrison tries to free his leg and advance position but Holzken is retaining full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Holzken wants to sweep but no luck.
Holzken not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Morrison wants to control from the top but Holzken keeps moving.
Holzken looking to control.
Morrison showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Morrison trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morrison trying to control but Holzken is working from the bottom.
Holzken managing to control the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Holzken looking to control.
Holzken has control of Morrison's left arm, preventing Morrison from doing any damage.
Holzken's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Holzken keeping moving, preventing Morrison from controlling successfully.
Morrison trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Holzken wants to sweep here but Morrison controlling him for the moment.
Holzken pulls Morrison in close to his closed guard and prevents Morrison from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Holzken keeping moving, preventing Morrison from controlling successfully.
Morrison pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holzken is keeping the position for now.
Morrison looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Holzken has control of Morrison's left arm, preventing Morrison from doing any damage.
Holzken can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Morrison controls the pace.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Holzken working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Morrison doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Morrison manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Holzken keeping moving, preventing Morrison from controlling successfully.
Morrison stopping the sweep attempt from Holzken.
Morrison stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holzken swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morrison trying to control the position from guard on top but Holzken is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morrison wants to pass the guard but Holzken is keeping the position.
Holzken trying to control the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Morrison wants to control from the top but Holzken keeps moving.
Holzken tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Holzken holds on and takes a little breather.
Holzken 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: Morrison (8) vs (6) Holzken
Holzken wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morrison keeps working.
Holzken controlling the action here.
Morrison is looking to improve his position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Morrison looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Holzken prevents Morrison from improving his position.
Morrison is staying active underneath Holzken, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Holzken stalling.
Morrison is looking for a sweep. Holzken is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morrison makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Morrison.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morrison takes the fight on points by 8 to 6.
After winning the bout, David Morrison thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Nick Diaz and Predator Burns. Burns is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Jiu-Jitsu. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Nick Diaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Predator Burns!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Diaz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Burns clinches with his opponent.
Diaz jumps into guard, dragging Burns to the mat.
Diaz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burns is one step ahead there.
Burns trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Burns controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz looking for a guillotine here but Burns defends easily.
Diaz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Burns wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns controls from within his opponent's guard.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Burns tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Burns postures up.
Diaz is looking for a triangle but Burns pushes his legs off easily.
Burns preventing the sweep.
Burns is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (0) vs (3) Burns
Burns advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Diaz (0) vs (5) Burns
Burns can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diaz is looking to escape.
Diaz gets back to half guard.
Burns moves into full mount! Diaz won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (0) vs (8) Burns
Burns looking to control and managing it successfully.
Burns is looking to work his way around to Diaz's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns controlling his opponent.
Diaz working to try and regain half guard.
Burns controlling the pace for now.
Burns wants to control the pace but Diaz is squirming around nicely.
Burns moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Diaz (0) vs (11) Burns
Burns doesn't have the hooks in and Diaz manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (2) vs (11) Burns
Burns tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Burns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Diaz forces his way into half guard.
Diaz is working for a kimura but Burns is defending it quite comfortably.
Diaz tries to pass to full mount but Burns defends it.
Diaz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Burns 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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Diaz 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.
Burns manages to get to full guard.
Burns wants to sweep here but Diaz controlling him for the moment.
Burns trying to keep a closed guard but Diaz is proving a slippery customer.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Burns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burns can't keep his opponent in guard - Diaz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Burns is looking to improve his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Diaz trying to mount his opponent but Burns defends it.
Diaz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Burns has managed to free his arm - good work.
Diaz is pressing down on Burns's thigh, looking to free his foot. Burns is holding on for now.
Diaz is keen to just control but Burns is a slippery customer.
Diaz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Diaz is trying to work for a kimura but Burns is defending well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Burns tries to get to full guard but Diaz has control of the leg.
Burns wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy.
Burns wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well.
Burns is not content to let Diaz control the position.
Burns manages to get to full guard.
Burns is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Burns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burns wants to sweep but no luck.
Burns is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Burns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burns wants to sweep here but Diaz controlling him for the moment.
Diaz pushing down on Burns's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Diaz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Burns is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diaz pulls his head out easily.
Burns wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well.
Burns is not content to let Diaz control the position.
Diaz works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (5) vs (11) Burns
Diaz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Burns is looking to escape.
Burns is looking to get to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Burns keeps trying to improve his position.
Burns tries to improve his position but Diaz has taken his back! Diaz has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Burns tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Diaz pushes Burns away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nick Diaz!
After the fight, Nick Diaz was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
In defeat, Predator Burns stepped up to the mic, saying 'It's ok, i'm home.'. |
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