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TWGC 17 (135lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mr Ward and Masakazu Aoki. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Mr Ward! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Masakazu Aoki!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Aoki has Ward up against the cage in a clinch.
Ward gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Aoki.
Aoki has clasped his hands together around Ward's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ward (0) vs (4) Aoki
Aoki moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ward (0) vs (6) Aoki
Ward wants to hold on but Aoki pushes him away.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Aoki looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ward really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward tries to hold on but Aoki pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward gets back to half guard.
Aoki is looking to advance position but Ward won't allow it.
Ward wants to improve his position but Aoki is controlling well.
Aoki wants to free his trapped foot but Ward is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ward manages to get to full guard.
Aoki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward pulls Aoki in close to prevent any damage.
Aoki 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.
We've been hearing good reports from Ward's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ward pulls Aoki in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki stays in close to Ward's body and controls the position.
Ward wants to sweep here but Aoki controlling him for the moment.
Ward is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Aoki 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 tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ward controlling the position.
Aoki showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ward looking to control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is pushing down on Ward's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ward is fighting to maintain full guard but Aoki has managed to sneak the leg through.
Aoki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ward does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ward wants to control but Aoki is keeping busy.
Ward is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Ward is pressing down on Aoki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ward is trying to control the position but Aoki postures up.
Aoki won't allow Ward to sweep him here.
Aoki engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Aoki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ward swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Aoki looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ward controls Aoki momentarily but Aoki frees himself.
Aoki showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ward keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
Ward is adopting a defensive guard.
Aoki preventing the sweep.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is looking to pass into half guard but Ward pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ward is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ward (2) vs (6) Aoki
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ward pushes down on Aoki's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Aoki holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ward looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Aoki is looking for a sweep. Ward is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ward in particular looking to stall.
Ward seems to be looking for submissions.
Ward trying to mount his opponent but Aoki defends it.
Ward trying to control the pace.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is concentrating on defense, preventing Ward from advancing position.
Aoki wants to get back to full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ward not doing much here.
Ward trying to control from half guard but Aoki is working away.
Ward sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aoki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ward pulls his head out easily.
Ward content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Aoki wins on points by 6 to 2.
A very excited looking Masakazu Aoki made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Zach Makovsky and Ivan Putski. Putski has chosen Aids as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Zach Makovsky! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 6 losses; Ivan Putski!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Putski darts in looking for a takedown but Makovsky gets double underhooks and turns Putski into the cage.
Makovsky fails with an attempt to clinch.
Putski tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Makovsky takes the fight into the clinch.
Putski is looking for a takedown.
Makovsky is pressed up against the cage. Putski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Makovsky down to the mat. Makovsky avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Zach Makovsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Putski.
Putski gets tackled into the cage by Makovsky. Makovsky maintains the clinch.
Putski is looking to take this one to the mat.
Putski tries for a takedown. No joy.
Makovsky drops down looking for an ankle pick but Putski pulls his leg out and moves away.
Makovsky is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Putski's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Makovsky (2) vs (0) Putski
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makovsky seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Putski is trying to get back to full guard.
Makovsky is looking to take a break and control but Putski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Makovsky wants to free his trapped foot but Putski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Putski moves into full guard.
Makovsky wants to control from the top but Putski keeps moving.
Putski keeping full guard, as Makovsky tries to pass.
Makovsky might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makovsky trying to move into half guard but instead Putski has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makovsky (2) vs (2) Putski
Makovsky is pulling down on Putski's head to control his posture.
Putski wants to pass the guard but Makovsky is keeping the position.
Putski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Makovsky pulls Putski in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makovsky looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Putski has picked Makovsky up and slammed him! Makovsky can't keep hold of the triangle and Putski manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Makovsky (2) vs (5) Putski
Putski is staying tight to Makovsky's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Putski tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Putski 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 Makovsky's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makovsky tries to buck Putski off but Putski is having none of it.
Makovsky is not content to let Putski control the position.
Makovsky is trying to improve his position.
Makovsky is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Makovsky has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Putski is working away from the top position though.
My spies in Steel's Grappling Penn inform me that Putski has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Putski sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Makovsky actively working from the bottom here.
Putski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Makovsky doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Putski.
Putski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Putski 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.
Makovsky is not content to let Putski control the position.
Putski is trying for a kimura here. Makovsky looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Putski wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ivan Putski!
After winning the bout, Ivan Putski 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ishiihara Sakuraba and Jango Fett. Ishiihara Sakuraba had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Ishiihara Sakuraba! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Jango Fett!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sakuraba fails with a takedown attempt.
Sakuraba shoots in looking for a takedown but Fett manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sakuraba's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fett tries to counter with a clinch but Sakuraba shakes him off and moves away.
Sakuraba closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fett circles away.
Fett wants to counter the offense by Sakuraba and move into the clinch position.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ishiihara Sakuraba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sakuraba fails with the takedown
and Fett holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fett has Sakuraba pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Fett pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Sakuraba tumbling to the mat - Fett dives into Sakuraba's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sakuraba (0) vs (2) Fett
Fett stopping the sweep attempt from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba seems keen to control Fett's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fett wants to pass the guard but Sakuraba is keeping the position.
Fett pushing down on Sakuraba's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fett 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.
Sakuraba tries to roll over but Fett keeps him under control.
Fett is trying to work for a kimura but Sakuraba is defending well.
Sakuraba keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Fett trying to control the action but Sakuraba is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fett's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fett's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sakuraba (4) vs (2) Fett
A bit of a pause in the action here. Sakuraba controlling the positon.
Sakuraba trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Sakuraba controls the position.
Sakuraba controlling well, preventing Fett from escaping the position.
Sakuraba is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fett is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Sakuraba.
Sakuraba struggling to keep hold of the position.
Sakuraba keeps control of the position easily here as Fett tries to buck him off.
Sakuraba trying to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Fett right now.
Fett looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Fett is keeping busy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba not allowing Fett to control his hands.
Sakuraba is looking to control Fett but Fett is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fett tries to escape the position.
Fett is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sakuraba biding his time, looking for the opening.
Sakuraba tightening his grip on Fett, looking for the choke.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba has good solid back control here.
Fett trying to control but not successfully.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Sakuraba controlling the positon.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fett preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba controlling the position well here. Fett rolled but Sakuraba kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Sakuraba is looking for the choke from the back position but Fett is controlling his hands well.
Sakuraba is hanging on to Fett's back as he tries to escape.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Sakuraba's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Sakuraba is really struggling to control Fett but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sakuraba working for a choke but Fett is defending well.
Fett is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Fett defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba is hanging on to Fett's back as he tries to escape.
Sakuraba wants to control but Fett is keeping busy.
Sakuraba is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fett is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Fett right now.
Fett tries to break free.
Sakuraba trying to control.
Fett tries to roll but Sakuraba sticks to his back.
Sakuraba is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Fett defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Fett breaks Sakuraba's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sakuraba (4) vs (4) Fett
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Fett trying to control but Sakuraba is working from the bottom.
Fett looking to pass the guard.
Sakuraba working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fett tries to free his leg and advance position but Sakuraba is retaining full guard.
Fett advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sakuraba (4) vs (7) Fett
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba regains half guard.
Fett is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fett is trying to control. Sakuraba wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sakuraba is pressing down on Fett's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fett sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sakuraba's guard.
Sakuraba gets back to full guard.
Fett wants to pass the guard but Sakuraba is keeping the position.
Fett slips nicely into half guard.
Sakuraba is pressing down on Fett's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sakuraba looking for a sweep. Not yet Sakuraba, not yet.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Fett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fett is still trying to improve position.
Fett trying to control but Sakuraba is working from the bottom.
Fett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sakuraba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sakuraba bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fett's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sakuraba (6) vs (7) Fett
Sakuraba 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.
Fett keeping moving, preventing Sakuraba from controlling successfully.
Sakuraba is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Fett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sakuraba is one step ahead there.
Sakuraba tries to free his leg and advance position but Fett is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fett 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.
Sakuraba sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fett wins on points by 7 to 6.
After the fight, Jango Fett 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. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Predator Burns and Eli Armis. Burns comes into the arena with Jiu-Jitsu blaring out of the sound system. Armis is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Mortal Kombat Theme. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Predator Burns! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Eli Armis!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Burns moves into range and clinches up with Armis.
Armis jumps guard.
Burns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Armis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burns is one step ahead there.
Armis trying to keep a closed guard but Burns is proving a slippery customer.
Burns trying to control but Armis is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Armis is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armis keeping full guard, as Burns tries to pass.
Armis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Armis keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.
Burns wants to pass the guard but Armis is keeping the position.
Burns forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Burns seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Armis is not content to let Burns control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Burns is working away from the top position though.
Armis is looking for a sweep. Burns is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Burns is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Armis! Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (3) vs (0) Armis
Burns is trying to take his opponent's back.
Burns trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Armis is trying to escape the mount but Burns keeps good control and instead manages to take Armis's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Burns (6) vs (0) Armis
Burns struggling to keep hold of the position.
Armis fending off the submission attempt from Burns.
Burns gets his hands free as Armis looks to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armis staying busy and making it hard for Burns to control.
Burns 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.
Burns controlling well, preventing Armis from escaping the position.
Burns has got his arm under Armis's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Armis has spun round into Burns's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (6) vs (2) Armis
Burns is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Armis defends well.
Armis won't allow Burns to sweep him here.
Armis stands and throws Burns's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (6) vs (5) Armis
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Armis is looking to take a break and control but Burns is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Burns sneaks back into half guard.
Armis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Burns does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Burns is looking for a sweep. Armis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Armis is trying to control. Burns wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Burns is trying to get back to full guard.
Burns wants to control but Armis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Burns is looking for a sweep. Armis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Burns is defending against the submission attempts here by Armis.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Burns is trying to maintain the position but Armis is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns tries to get to full guard but Armis has control of the leg.
Burns gets full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Burns is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (8) vs (5) Armis
Armis working a defensive guard here.
Armis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Armis is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (8) vs (7) Armis
Burns keeping moving, preventing Armis from controlling successfully.
Armis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burns swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Armis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Armis tries to free his leg and advance position but Burns is retaining full guard.
Burns keeping moving, preventing Armis from controlling successfully.
Burns wants to sweep but no luck.
Armis wants to pass the guard but Burns is keeping the position.
Armis passes Burns's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Armis prevents Burns from improving his position.
Armis 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. Armis eventually gives up the hold.
Armis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Burns looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Armis seems to be working for a kimura but Burns defends the submission attempt.
Burns wants to control but Armis is keeping busy.
Burns is looking to improve his position.
Armis tries to pass to full mount but Burns defends it.
Burns moves into full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Burns had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Armis defends it easily.
Armis wants to control from the top but Burns keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Burns is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (10) vs (7) Armis
Armis keeping full guard, as Burns tries to pass.
Armis keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Burns controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Burns wants to control from the top but Armis keeps moving.
Burns pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Armis is keeping the position for now.
Burns trying to control the position from guard on top but Armis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burns wants to pass the guard but Armis is keeping the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Armis working for a triangle but Burns defends it easily.
Armis keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.
Burns tries to free his leg and advance position but Armis is retaining full guard.
Burns wants to control from the top but Armis keeps moving.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Armis can't keep his opponent in guard - Burns advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Burns is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Burns is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Armis has managed to free his arm - good work.
Armis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Burns seems to be looking for submissions.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Armis trying to control but Burns postures up.
Burns passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (13) vs (7) Armis
Burns swings around for an armbar but Armis sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Burns's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (13) vs (9) Armis
Armis wants to pass the guard but Burns is keeping the position.
Burns bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Armis's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (15) vs (9) Armis
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burns trying to control the position from guard on top but Armis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burns tries to free his leg and advance position but Armis is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Burns takes the fight on points by 15 to 9.
Predator Burns took some time post fight to say the following; 'Lets do the Trilogy fight. Good fight Man.'. |
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