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TWGC 19 (155lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tribbiani Joey (ranked 1950 p4p, 204 weight class) and Kasey Scorpion (ranked 490 p4p, 0 weight class). Scorpion is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Jiu Jitsu. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Tribbiani Joey! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Kasey Scorpion!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Scorpion gets a clinch.
Scorpion fails to pull guard.
Scorpion is trying to pull guard but Joey has him pressed against the cage.
Scorpion jumps guard and drags Joey to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Joey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scorpion swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Joey 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.
Scorpion is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Joey wants to control from the top but Scorpion keeps moving.
Joey slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joey sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Scorpion wants to control but Joey is keeping busy.
Scorpion 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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Joey in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joey wants to control but Scorpion is keeping him busy.
Scorpion tries to roll over but Joey keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scorpion is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Joey wants to pass the guard but Scorpion is defending well.
Scorpion is looking to improve his position.
Scorpion is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Joey is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Scorpion sees it coming and defends easily.
Joey controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joey is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Joey wants to work for an arm triangle but Scorpion is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Joey is looking for a kimura but Scorpion is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Joey to get the leverage.
Scorpion is looking for a sweep. Joey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Scorpion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Scorpion wants to control but Joey is keeping busy.
Scorpion is refusing to be controlled, as Joey sits in half guard.
Scorpion is looking for a sweep. Joey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Joey trying to pass the guard but Scorpion defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joey content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Scorpion wants to get back to full guard but Joey has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Joey (3) vs (0) Scorpion
Scorpion can't escape the position.
Scorpion is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Joey has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Joey (6) vs (0) Scorpion
Scorpion tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Joey looking to control but Scorpion is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Joey controlling his opponent.
Scorpion gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joey is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Scorpion slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Scorpion wants to improve his position but instead Joey has moved into half guard.
Scorpion wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Joey in particular looking to stall.
Scorpion is looking for a sweep. Joey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Scorpion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Joey pulls his head out easily.
Joey wants to take a breather but Scorpion is having none of it.
Joey prevents Scorpion from improving his position.
Scorpion is not content to let Joey control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Joey content to control rather than advance.
Joey'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.
Joey wants to pass to mount but Scorpion is defending the position.
Scorpion is staying active underneath Joey, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Scorpion trying to control here.
Scorpion tries to roll over but Joey keeps him under control.
Scorpion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Scorpion is pressing down on Joey's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Joey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scorpion swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Scorpion is trying to keep Joey in close.
Joey trying to control but Scorpion is working from the bottom.
Scorpion 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.
Joey avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Scorpion has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Joey can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Joey wants to pass the guard but Scorpion is keeping the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Scorpion is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Joey is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Scorpion looking to hit a scissor sweep but Joey is one step ahead there.
Joey looking to pass the guard.
Scorpion has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Joey should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Scorpion has tightened it up now! Joey should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kasey Scorpion!
Kasey Scorpion thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gustavo Santos (ranked 2108 p4p, 99 weight class) and Andrey Tutov (ranked 1464 p4p, 72 weight class). 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 lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Gustavo Santos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Andrey Tutov!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tutov moves into the clinch.
Tutov manages to pull guard.
Santos is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tutov keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.
Tutov wants to sweep but no luck.
Santos pushing down on Tutov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos slows the pace down in half guard.
Tutov wants to control but Santos is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tutov has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tutov won't allow Santos to pass to mount.
Santos takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tutov tries to roll over but Santos keeps him under control.
Tutov looking for submissions off his back.
Tutov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tutov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Tutov is trying to get back to full guard.
Santos is looking to take a break and control but Tutov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tutov trying to control here.
Tutov wants to improve his position but Santos is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tutov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tutov is pressing down on Santos's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tutov holds on and takes a little breather.
Tutov can't keep his opponent in guard - Santos advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tutov is not content to let Santos control the position.
Tutov tries to roll over but Santos keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tutov is controlling Santos's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Tutov is trying to maintain the position but Santos is very close to passing his half guard.
Santos wants to pass the guard but Tutov is defending well.
We've been hearing that Santos has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Tutov trying to control but Santos postures up.
Santos is working for a submission of some sort.
Santos content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Santos prevents Tutov from improving his position.
Santos looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tutov is looking for a sweep. Santos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tutov is defending against the submission attempts here by Santos.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tutov trying to control here.
Santos sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tutov wants to get back to full guard.
Santos tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tutov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tutov wants to improve his position but Santos is controlling well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Santos tries to pass to full mount but Tutov defends it.
Tutov tries to roll over but Santos keeps him under control.
Tutov tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Santos has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (3) vs (0) Tutov
Tutov wants to hold on but Santos pushes him away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tutov is squirming around, avoiding Santos's attempts to control the action.
Santos controlling his opponent.
Tutov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Santos looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tutov tries to hold on but Santos pushes him away.
Santos looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tutov working to try and regain half guard.
Tutov tries to hold on but Santos pushes him away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Santos controlling from the full mount.
Tutov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Santos trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tutov tries to hold on but Santos postures up.
Tutov is looking to get to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Santos controlling from mount.
Santos avoids the attempt from Tutov to control.
Tutov can't escape the position.
Santos wants to control the pace but Tutov is squirming around nicely.
Santos controlling from the full mount.
Tutov is trying to escape the mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Santos tries to control but Tutov wriggling away.
Tutov tries to hold on but Santos postures up.
Santos controlling his opponent.
Santos avoids the attempt from Tutov to control.
Santos controlling the pace for now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Santos trying to control but Tutov is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tutov working to try and regain half guard.
Santos tries to control but Tutov wriggling away.
Tutov is looking to improve his position but Santos isn't that keen on the idea.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Santos trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tutov is trying to escape the mount.
Santos controlling from the full mount.
Santos continues to stall.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tutov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Santos wants to control the pace but Tutov is squirming around nicely.
Tutov is working to get back to half guard.
Santos trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santos looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tutov tries to hold on but Santos pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Santos takes the fight on points by 3 to 0. |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ali Jamal (ranked 3883 p4p, 378 weight class) and David Yung (ranked 3971 p4p, 383 weight class). Jamal comes to the cage accompanied by Re-Rewind. Yung is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by 陳小春 - 亂世巨星. 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 London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Ali Jamal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; David Yung!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Yung moves into the clinch successfully.
Yung pulls guard.
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.
Jamal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yung looking to control.
Jamal passes into half guard.
Yung tries to roll over but Jamal keeps him under control.
Yung looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've been hearing that Jamal has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Jamal 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.
Yung is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jamal is looking for a kimura but Yung is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jamal to get the leverage.
Yung is looking for a sweep. Jamal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yung won't allow Jamal to pass to mount.
Yung is defending against the submission attempts here by Jamal.
Yung is trying to get back to full guard.
Yung 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.
Yung wants to control but Jamal is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jamal wants to pass to mount but Yung is defending the position.
Yung moves into full guard.
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.
Yung keeping full guard, as Jamal tries to pass.
Jamal trying to control the position from guard on top but Yung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jamal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yung swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yung is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jamal postures up.
Jamal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yung swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yung can't keep his opponent in guard - Jamal advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yung wants to control but Jamal is keeping busy.
Yung might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jamal haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Yung controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Yung wants to control but Jamal is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Yung controlling the position for now.
Jamal is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jamal is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yung doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jamal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jamal is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yung defends it well.
Jamal is looking to advance position but Yung won't allow it.
Jamal is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Yung desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Jamal is working for a submission of some sort.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jamal controlling the action here.
Yung desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Jamal is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yung doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jamal.
Yung is pressing down on Jamal's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Yung is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yung is trying to keep Jamal in close.
Jamal tries to free his leg and advance position but Yung is retaining full guard.
Yung is pulling down on Jamal's head. It's preventing any offense from Jamal, at least for the moment.
Jamal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yung swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jamal wants to control from the top but Yung keeps moving.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Yung is trying to control the position but Jamal postures up.
Jamal looking to pass the guard.
Yung controls Jamal momentarily but Jamal frees himself.
Yung wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jamal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yung is keeping the position for now.
Jamal is working hard here to advance position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Yung working a defensive guard here.
Jamal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jamal trying to control the position from guard on top but Yung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yung pulls Jamal in to control the position.
Jamal tries to free his leg and advance position but Yung is retaining full guard.
Yung escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jamal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jamal tries to free his leg and advance position but Yung is retaining full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Yung is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yung looking for a guillotine here but Jamal defends easily.
Jamal forces his way into half guard.
Jamal 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.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jamal seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Yung does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Yung is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Jamal wants to work for an arm triangle but Yung is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Yung has his hands clasped together around Jamal's back. He's all about the action.
Jamal is keen to just control but Yung is a slippery customer.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Yung looking for submissions off his back.
Jamal is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Yung is trying to control but can't.
Jamal trying to control from half guard but Yung is working away.
Yung tries to roll over but Jamal keeps him under control.
Yung is doing well to control the position and prevent Jamal from advancing to side control.
Yung wants to improve his position but Jamal is controlling well.
Jamal seems to be looking for submissions.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jamal keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Yung is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Jamal wants to pass the guard but Yung is defending well.
Jamal uses his free foot to push down on Yung's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Yung. Score +3 for passing guard: Jamal (3) vs (0) Yung
Yung is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jamal controlling his opponent.
Jamal looking to control but Yung is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Yung is trying to escape the mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Yung regains half guard.
Jamal working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Yung's thigh. Yung counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Yung managing to control the position.
Jamal trying to control but Yung is working from the bottom.
Jamal postures up.
Jamal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yung swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jamal postures up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Jamal trying to control the position from guard on top but Yung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jamal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yung is keeping the position for now.
Jamal avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yung looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yung keeping moving, preventing Jamal from controlling successfully.
Jamal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yung is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jamal takes the fight on points by 3 to 0.
A victorious Ali Jamal thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Predator Burns (ranked 710 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timothy Robinson (ranked 2298 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns comes into the arena with Jiu-Jitsu blaring out of the sound system. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Timothy Robinson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Predator Burns! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Timothy Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Robinson gets tackled into the cage by Burns. Burns maintains the clinch.
Burns pulls guard effortlessly.
Burns can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Robinson controls the pace.
Burns has his foot on Robinson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Robinson works his way back into a safe position though.
Robinson trying to control but Burns is working from the bottom.
Robinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burns had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Robinson defends it easily.
Robinson looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Burns manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Robinson has Burns in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (2) vs (0) Robinson
Burns looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Robinson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (2) vs (2) Robinson
Burns has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Robinson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns controlling the position.
Burns keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Burns keeping full guard, as Robinson tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burns looking for a guillotine here but Robinson defends easily.
Burns working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Robinson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Robinson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson forces his way into half guard.
Burns is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Robinson wants to free his trapped foot but Burns is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Burns trying to control but Robinson postures up.
Robinson prevents Burns from improving his position.
Burns looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Robinson not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Burns is pressing down on Robinson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Burns isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Robinson stacks Burns on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Robinson! Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (2) vs (5) Robinson
Burns manages to get back to half guard.
Burns is not content to let Robinson control the position.
Robinson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (2) vs (8) Robinson
Burns regains half guard.
Robinson is keen to just control but Burns is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson wants to pass to mount but Burns is defending the position.
My spies in Gorilla Warfare Academy inform me that Robinson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Burns is staying active underneath Robinson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Burns wants to get back to full guard.
Robinson wants to pass to mount but Burns is defending the position.
Burns manages to get to full guard.
Robinson looking to pass the guard.
Robinson stands and throws Burns's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (2) vs (11) Robinson
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Burns manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Robinson is trying to work for a kimura but Burns is defending well.
Robinson trying to pass the guard but Burns defending well.
Burns tries to roll over but Robinson keeps him under control.
Burns is working hard here to advance position.
Burns is pressing down on Robinson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Robinson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Burns looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Burns looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Burns! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Burns (6) vs (11) Robinson
Burns working away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Burns trying to control the action but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Robinson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Burns's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Burns trying to work for an americana but Robinson has managed to regain full guard.
Robinson can't keep his opponent in guard - Burns advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Burns trying to control from half guard but Robinson is working away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Burns wants to work for an arm triangle but Robinson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Burns wants to work for an arm triangle but Robinson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Burns works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (9) vs (11) Robinson
Burns tries to move into full mount but can't pass Robinson's legs.
Robinson regains half guard.
Robinson trying to control from the bottom.
Robinson is looking for a sweep. Burns is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Burns in particular looking to stall.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Robinson trying to control from the bottom.
Burns wants to pass to mount but Robinson is defending the position.
Burns wants to control but Robinson is keeping him busy.
Robinson trying to control here.
Burns works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (12) vs (11) Robinson
Burns trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Burns goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Robinson turns into him and now he's in Burns's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (12) vs (13) Robinson
Robinson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Burns is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Burns looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Robinson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Burns can't keep his opponent in guard - Robinson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is looking to take a break and control but Burns is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Robinson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Burns is pressing down on Robinson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Burns is looking for a triangle but Robinson pushes his legs off easily.
Robinson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Robinson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (12) vs (16) Robinson
Burns is trying to improve his position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Burns sneaks back into half guard.
Robinson controlling the pace.
Robinson trying to mount his opponent but Burns defends it.
Burns is in trouble now - Robinson has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (12) vs (19) Robinson
Robinson trying to control but Burns is having none of it.
Burns tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Robinson pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Robinson controlling from mount.
Robinson moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Burns (12) vs (22) Robinson
Robinson keeps control of the position as Burns tries to break free.
Burns is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Robinson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Burns is defending well though. Robinson let's go of the attempt for now.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Robinson tries to keep control of the position but Burns is staying busy.
Robinson is looking for the choke from the back position but Burns is controlling his hands well.
Burns is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Robinson is trying to stick to Burns's back but Burns is turning into Robinson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Robinson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Burns. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (14) vs (22) Robinson
Burns looking to pass the guard.
Burns is looking to pass into half guard but Robinson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Robinson is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (14) vs (24) Robinson
Burns keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Robinson passes Burns's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Burns actively working from the bottom here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Burns is defending against the submission attempts here by Robinson.
Robinson trying to control from half guard but Burns is working away.
Robinson 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.
Robinson is looking to advance position but Burns won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robinson wins on points by 24 to 14.
Timothy Robinson gave a mention to Sully's Bar & Grill in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Predator Burns was interviewed post fight and said 'It's ok, i'm home.'. |
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