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TWGC 17 (205lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Helio Kimura and Brock Gracie. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Helio Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 7 losses; Brock Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie pushes Kimura up against the cage in a clinch.
Kimura drags the fight down to the ground.
Kimura looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kimura looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've been hearing good reports from Kimura'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.
Kimura 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.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Kimura looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gracie puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Gracie with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Kimura is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gracie is thwarting Kimura's attempts to control the position.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Kimura is having none of it.
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is thwarting Kimura's attempts to control the position.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Kimura defends it.
Kimura trying to control but Gracie postures up.
Gracie is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to control. Kimura wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gracie is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kimura tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kimura manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gracie passes Kimura's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kimura is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kimura has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kimura is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kimura avoid being mounted?
Gracie is pressing down on Kimura's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kimura is holding on for now.
Kimura is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.
Kimura trying to control from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to control. Kimura wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gracie has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (0) vs (3) Gracie
Kimura is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.
Kimura has given up his back. Will we see Gracie going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Kimura (0) vs (6) Gracie
Gracie is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kimura knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kimura for a finish.
Kimura wants to control his opponent's hands but Gracie gets his hands free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is looking for the choke from the back position but Kimura is controlling his hands well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kimura rolls, trying to escape but Gracie keeps control of the position.
Kimura defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gracie's arms.
Gracie avoiding Kimura 's attempts to control his hands.
Gracie keeps control of the position as Kimura tries to break free.
Gracie has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kimura has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Kimura showing good submission defense here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control.
Gracie doesn't have the hooks in and Kimura manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (2) vs (6) Gracie
Kimura drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gracie dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (2) vs (8) Gracie
Gracie trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Kimura pushes a forearm under Gracie's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Gracie is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Helio Kimura! |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Greco Roman and The Steel Penn Alliance. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Greco Roman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; The Steel Penn Alliance!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Steel Penn Alliance looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Roman (0) vs (2) Steel Penn Alliance
Roman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
My spies in Steel's Grappling Penn inform me that Steel Penn Alliance has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Roman trying to control the position.
Roman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Steel Penn Alliance controls the pace.
Roman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Steel Penn Alliance gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance stays in close to Roman's body and controls the position.
Roman keeping full guard, as Steel Penn Alliance tries to pass.
Steel Penn Alliance is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've been hearing good reports from Roman'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.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steel Penn Alliance avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control but Roman is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roman wants to sweep here but Steel Penn Alliance controlling him for the moment.
Steel Penn Alliance is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Roman working a defensive guard but Steel Penn Alliance manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Roman (0) vs (5) Steel Penn Alliance
Steel Penn Alliance working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Steel Penn Alliance is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Roman's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to control but Roman is keeping him busy.
Roman regains half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance not doing much here.
Steel Penn Alliance is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Steel Penn Alliance performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roman is refusing to be controlled, as Steel Penn Alliance sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roman tries to get to full guard but Steel Penn Alliance has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Steel Penn Alliance seems content to control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance passes into side control, despite Roman's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Roman (0) vs (8) Steel Penn Alliance
Steel Penn Alliance taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Roman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Steel Penn Alliance tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Steel Penn Alliance has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Roman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Roman struggling a bit here.
Steel Penn Alliance taking a breather here.
Roman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Steel Penn Alliance wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Steel Penn Alliance controlling the position from side mount.
Roman sneaks back into half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance controlling the action here.
Roman tries to get to full guard but Steel Penn Alliance has control of the leg.
Steel Penn Alliance tries to pass to full mount but Roman defends it.
Roman wants to control but Steel Penn Alliance is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Roman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Steel Penn Alliance is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roman trying to control here.
Steel Penn Alliance is controlling the pace.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Roman is looking to improve his position.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to control but Roman is keeping him busy.
Steel Penn Alliance perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Steel Penn Alliance is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Roman sees it coming and defends easily.
Steel Penn Alliance is working for a kimura but Roman is defending it quite comfortably.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Roman wants to control but Steel Penn Alliance is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control the pace.
Roman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Roman looking for submissions off his back.
Roman is refusing to be controlled, as Steel Penn Alliance sits in half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance is stalling here. Roman is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Steel Penn Alliance seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Roman has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Roman (4) vs (8) Steel Penn Alliance
Roman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Steel Penn Alliance knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Roman controls the position.
Roman swings around for an armbar but Steel Penn Alliance sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Roman's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roman (4) vs (10) Steel Penn Alliance
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Roman keeping moving, preventing Steel Penn Alliance from controlling successfully.
Roman working for submissions but it's allowed Steel Penn Alliance to get to half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Roman is just riding it out for now. Steel Penn Alliance eventually gives up the hold.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking to take a break and control but Roman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Roman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Steel Penn Alliance seems content to control.
Roman tries to get to full guard but Steel Penn Alliance has control of the leg.
Roman tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Steel Penn Alliance has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Roman (4) vs (13) Steel Penn Alliance
Steel Penn Alliance tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Roman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Roman manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roman is staying active underneath Steel Penn Alliance, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel Penn Alliance wins on points by 13 to 4.
A victorious The Steel Penn Alliance thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aloysius Martin Thesz and Santiago Gracie. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Aloysius Martin Thesz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Santiago Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Thesz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Thesz (4) vs (0) Gracie
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thesz takes a little break here. Gracie wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here.
Thesz is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gracie will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Thesz working away.
Gracie isn't going anywhere.
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.
Thesz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Thesz takes a little break here. Gracie wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Thesz's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Thesz is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie trying to hold on to Thesz's head to control him but Thesz postures up.
Thesz wants to free his trapped foot but Gracie is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Thesz is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thesz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thesz is one step ahead there.
Thesz passes Gracie's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Thesz 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.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Thesz is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Thesz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Thesz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie trying to control the position here.
Thesz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thesz pushing down on Gracie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
Thesz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Thesz trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Thesz controlling the pace.
Gracie controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Gracie trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Thesz manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Thesz (7) vs (0) Gracie
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Thesz manages to capitalize on a mistake by Gracie to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Thesz (10) vs (0) Gracie
Thesz looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Gracie is controlling Thesz 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thesz (10) vs (2) Gracie
Thesz 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.
My spies in Brazilian Elite Team inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Thesz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie won't allow Thesz to sweep him here.
Thesz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thesz (12) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracie has his hands on Thesz's head, controlling the position.
Thesz looking to pass the guard.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Thesz is proving a slippery customer.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Thesz passes into half guard.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Thesz sits in half guard.
Thesz slows the pace down in half guard.
Thesz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gracie gets back to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie controls Thesz momentarily but Thesz frees himself.
Thesz drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Thesz off! Thesz jumps back into Gracie's guard.
Thesz passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Thesz (15) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thesz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gracie regains half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Thesz'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.
Gracie is staying active underneath Thesz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gracie is controlling Thesz's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Gracie's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Thesz trying to control the pace.
Thesz is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thesz to get the leverage.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Thesz in particular looking to stall.
Gracie wants to control but Thesz is keeping busy.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Thesz wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well.
Thesz controlling the action here.
Gracie won't allow Thesz to pass to mount.
Gracie gets back to full guard.
Gracie looking to control.
Gracie has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Thesz controls the pace.
Thesz won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Thesz from controlling successfully.
Thesz passes Gracie's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Thesz wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well.
Thesz is working hard here to advance position.
Thesz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Thesz trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Thesz is really struggling to control Gracie but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie is doing well to control the position and prevent Thesz from advancing to side control.
Thesz is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Thesz works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Thesz (18) vs (2) Gracie
Thesz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gracie wants to control but Thesz is having none of it.
Thesz wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Thesz controlling the pace for now.
Gracie is trying to reverse the position but instead Thesz has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Thesz (21) vs (2) Gracie
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to escape the position.
Gracie trying to control the position but Thesz manages to sink in the hooks.
Good control from Thesz.
Gracie looking very determined here, making life difficult for Thesz.
Gracie wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Thesz is riding his opponent, not letting Gracie buck him off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thesz tightening his grip on Gracie, looking for the choke.
Thesz looking for the RNC.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thesz takes the fight on points by 21 to 2.
A relieved looking Aloysius Martin Thesz thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Santiago Gracie spoke after the fight, saying 'You just beat a red belt. That is no easy feat. Congrats buddy. '. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Steel Grappler and Brian Burns. Burns has chosen Rock Master Scott & The Dynamic Three - The Roof Is On Fire as his entrance music. Brian Burns is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Steel Grappler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Brian Burns!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Burns gets a clinch.
Grappler drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Burns gets underhooks to prevent Grappler's takedown attempt.
Grappler is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steel Grappler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burns gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grappler (0) vs (2) Burns
Burns engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Grappler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burns is one step ahead there.
Burns wants to control from the top but Grappler keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burns's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Grappler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burns is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grappler controlling the position.
Burns is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Burns pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grappler is keeping the position for now.
Grappler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns trying to control the position from guard on top but Grappler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burns tries to free his leg and advance position but Grappler is retaining full guard.
Grappler is looking to sweep but instead, Burns has passed into half guard.
Burns seems to be looking for submissions.
Grappler tries to roll over but Burns keeps him under control.
Burns tries to pass to full mount but Grappler defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns is keen to just control but Grappler is a slippery customer.
Grappler tries to get to full guard but Burns has control of the leg.
Burns is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Burns is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Grappler is just riding it out for now. Burns eventually gives up the hold.
Burns is looking to advance position but Grappler won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grappler is defending against the submission attempts here by Burns.
Grappler is trying to get back to full guard.
Grappler gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns pushing down on Grappler's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Grappler is not content to let Burns control the position.
Grappler tries to roll over but Burns keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Grappler manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Burns stays in close to Grappler's body and controls the position.
Burns slips nicely into half guard.
Grappler wants to control but Burns is keeping busy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Burns passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Grappler (0) vs (5) Burns
Burns moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Grappler (0) vs (8) Burns
Grappler trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Burns tightening his grip on Grappler, looking for the choke.
Grappler staying busy and making it hard for Burns to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Burns working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Burns is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Burns has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Grappler tries to break free.
Burns is persistently looking for the submission but Grappler is defending it well.
Grappler breaks Burns's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grappler (2) vs (8) Burns
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Grappler stays in close to Burns's body and controls the position.
Burns is trying to keep Grappler in close.
Grappler passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Grappler (5) vs (8) Burns
Grappler is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Burns has escaped the position, nice work there.
Grappler is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Burns has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Burns is trying to control Grappler's posture but Grappler avoids it.
Grappler staying calm.
Grappler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burns keeps working.
Grappler tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Grappler tries for a kimura but Burns is defending well.
Burns is trying to control Grappler's posture but Grappler avoids it.
Grappler looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Burns is looking for a sweep.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Burns wants to control but Grappler postures up.
Burns stops Grappler from passing to mount.
Burns tries to buck Grappler off but Grappler is having none of it.
Grappler controls the position.
Burns struggling a bit here.
Grappler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burns keeps working.
Grappler has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Burns! Score +2 for reaching mount: Grappler (7) vs (8) Burns
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Burns has given up his back. Will we see Grappler going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Grappler (10) vs (8) Burns
Burns tries to break free.
Grappler is not going to allow Burns to sit and survive in this position.
Grappler is persistently looking for the submission but Burns is defending it well.
Burns is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Grappler is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Burns is defending well though. Grappler let's go of the attempt for now.
Grappler controlling well, preventing Burns from escaping the position.
Burns staying busy and making it hard for Grappler to control.
What can Burns do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Grappler is looking to control Burns but Burns is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Burns tries to break free.
Burns trying to control but not successfully.
Burns prevents Grappler from getting a body triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grappler just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Burns is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grappler takes the fight on points by 10 to 8.
After the fight, Steel Grappler 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.
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.'. |
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