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TWGC 11 (155lbs, D1): Finals - Round 3 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kazuka Fuujin and Jack Burton. Fuujin comes to the cage accompanied by GAMBLER. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 4 losses; Kazuka Fuujin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Jack Burton!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Fuujin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fuujin (2) vs (0) Burton
Burton 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.
Burton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Burton.
Fuujin trying to control the position from guard on top but Burton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fuujin 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.
Burton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fuujin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burton wants to control the position but Fuujin says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuujin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Burton is trying to get back to full guard.
Burton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fuujin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Fuujin (5) vs (0) Burton
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burton is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fuujin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Burton tries to hold on but Fuujin pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Burton gets back to half guard.
Burton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fuujin is working away from the top position though.
Still in half guard, Fuujin seems content to control.
Burton is trying to get back to full guard.
Burton is trying to maintain the position but Fuujin is very close to passing his half guard.
Burton won't allow Fuujin to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burton is trying to control but can't.
Burton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fuujin tries to pass to full mount but Burton defends it.
Fuujin content to control rather than advance.
Fuujin passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fuujin (8) vs (0) Burton
Fuujin takes a little break here. Burton wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Burton manages to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Burton wants to control but Fuujin passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fuujin (11) vs (0) Burton
Fuujin is looking to take a break and control but Burton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burton is trying to control Fuujin's posture but Fuujin avoids it.
Burton is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks Fuujin politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Fuujin prefers to stall for the moment though.
Fuujin trying to control the position but Burton is working away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Burton is looking for a sweep.
Burton prevents Fuujin from improving position.
Burton is trying to control Fuujin's posture but Fuujin avoids it.
Fuujin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Burton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin tries to advance to mount but can't.
Burton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Burton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Burton manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Burton tries to roll over but Fuujin keeps him under control.
Burton has his hands clasped together around Fuujin's back. He's all about the action.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin is pressing down on Burton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Burton is holding on for now.
Burton is pressing down on Fuujin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Burton keeping moving, preventing Fuujin from controlling successfully.
Burton trying to keep a closed guard but Fuujin is proving a slippery customer.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Burton looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Fuujin passes into half guard.
Burton trying to control from the bottom.
Burton is not content to let Fuujin control the position.
Burton is trying to get back to full guard.
Burton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fuujin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin is looking to pass Burton's guard but actually Burton recovers to full guard.
Fuujin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fuujin sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Burton doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Fuujin paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Burton - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jack Burton!
Jack Burton is the new lightweight champion!
After winning the bout, Jack Burton 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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