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TWGC 15 (155lbs, D1): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Malaki Lima and Predator Burns. Lima's entrance music is Hawaii '78 - IZ. A fine choice. Burns has chosen Jiu-Jitsu as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Malaki Lima! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Predator Burns!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lima shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Burns sprawls well. Burns wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lima gets slowly back to his feet.
Lima shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Burns defends it nicely.
Lima tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Burns swivels and escapes.
Burns changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malaki Lima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lima fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns has closed the distance and engaged Lima in a clinch.
Burns drags the fight down to the ground.
Burns pushes a forearm under Lima's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Lima is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Predator Burns!
In his post fight interview, Predator Burns gave a big smile as he said 'Lets do the Trilogy fight. Good fight Man.'.
Malaki Lima spoke after the fight, saying 'Honestly don't know why I was put into Division 1 and not 2, but shit, congrats to my opponent'. |
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