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ORC Submission Grappling 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brian Burns (ranked 3096 p4p, 329 weight class) and Jamezdin Shraf (ranked 2873 p4p, 306 weight class). Burns kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Rock Master Scott & The Dynamic Three - The Roof Is On Fire. Shraf has chosen Road To Glory as his entrance music. Jamezdin Shraf acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Brian Burns! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jamezdin Shraf!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Shraf moves into range and clinches up with Burns.
Burns is looking to take this one to the mat.
Shraf prevents the takedown attempt.
Shraf changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Burns fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Shraf closes the distance and pushes Burns back into the ropes.
Burns tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Burns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burns drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shraf gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Burns has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shraf avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shraf turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Shraf manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Burns (0) vs (4) Shraf
Shraf tries for a kimura but Burns is defending well.
Shraf is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Burns is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns is looking for a sweep.
Shraf advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Burns (0) vs (6) Shraf
Burns is squirming around, avoiding Shraf's attempts to control the action.
Shraf takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Shraf can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Burns is looking to escape.
Burns is wriggling around trying to escape.
Shraf wants to take Burns's back but he can't do it this time.
Shraf is working for a guillotine from mount but Burns frees his head quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shraf is working for a guillotine from mount but Burns frees his head quite easily.
Burns sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Shraf is looking to take a break and control but Burns is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shraf is looking for a kimura here.
Burns looking for submissions off his back.
Shraf is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shraf prevents Burns from improving his position.
Shraf trying to pass the guard but Burns defending well.
Shraf wants to control but Burns is keeping him busy.
Shraf works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (0) vs (9) Shraf
Burns is squirming around, avoiding Shraf's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns tries to reverse the position but Shraf maintains control.
Shraf has control of Burns's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Burns regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Shraf takes Burns's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Burns is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Burns (0) vs (12) Shraf
Shraf is trying to stick to Burns's back but Burns is turning into Shraf. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Shraf'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 (2) vs (12) Shraf
Burns avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shraf has his foot on Burns's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Burns works his way back into a safe position though.
Burns drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Shraf manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Burns has Shraf in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (2) vs (14) Shraf
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Shraf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shraf avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Burns is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Shraf rolls with it to try and escape but Burns cranks on the arm and Shraf is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brian Burns!
Brian Burns thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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