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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 30, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Be Nize shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Be Nize showed some decent athleticism there.
Burningrom is trying to control but can't.
Burningrom is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Be Nize is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Burningrom moves into full guard.
Be Nize is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Burningrom looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burningrom keeping full guard, as Be Nize tries to pass.
Be Nize is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1##SUB#
Burningrom looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Be Nize passes into half guard.
Be Nize trying to control the pace.
Be Nize's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Be Nize is working for a submission of some sort.
Be Nize sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Burningrom trying to control here.
Be Nize wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burningrom keeps working.
Well, if Be Nize is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Burningrom has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Be Nize is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Be Nize is looking for a kimura here.
Be Nize trying to control the action but Burningrom is working from the bottom.
Burningrom tries to get to full guard but Be Nize has control of the leg. #T3#
Be Nize with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Burningrom is defending against the submission attempts here by Be Nize.
Be Nize controlling the pace.
Burningrom wants to improve his position but Be Nize is controlling well.
Burningrom has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Be Nize is working away from the top position though.
Be Nize not doing much here.
Burningrom manages to get to full guard.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Be Nize controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Burningrom keeping full guard, as Be Nize tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Be Nize wants to control from the top but Burningrom keeps moving.
Burningrom wants to sweep but no luck.
Burningrom will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Be Nize 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.
Burningrom manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Be Nize manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Be Nize looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Burningrom controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ra Rrz Be Nize dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Be Nize throws a nice inside leg kick.
Burningrom misses with a takedown
and Be Nize counters with an inside leg kick.
Burningrom shoots in for a takedown but Be Nize shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Burningrom has Be Nize up against the cage in a clinch.
Burningrom is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nero Burningrom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Be Nize is working Burningrom over against the cage.#TD2#
Be Nize pulls guard successfully.
#T1#
Burningrom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Be Nize is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Be Nize 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.
Be Nize has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Be Nize wants to get back to his feet but Burningrom is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Be Nize pulls Burningrom in close to prevent any damage.
Ra Rrz Be Nize has got the better of the ground game so far.
Be Nize manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Burningrom manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T2#
Burningrom keeping moving, preventing Be Nize from controlling successfully.
Be Nize won't allow Burningrom to sweep him here.
Be Nize trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burningrom tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Be Nize trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Be Nize controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Burningrom can't keep his opponent in guard - Be Nize advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Be Nize is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Be Nize trying to control the action but Burningrom is working from the bottom. #T3#
Burningrom is looking for a sweep. Be Nize is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Be Nize is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Burningrom defends it well. #SUB2#
Be Nize is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Burningrom sees it coming and defends easily.
Burningrom manages to get to full guard.
Burningrom is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Be Nize is controlling him.
Be Nize sitting in guard here, content to control.
Be Nize pushing down on Burningrom's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Burningrom wants to control but Be Nize is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Be Nize is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Burningrom is just riding it out for now. Be Nize eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
Burningrom trying to hold on to Be Nize's head to control him but Be Nize postures up.
Burningrom tries to roll over but Be Nize keeps him under control.
Burningrom is trying to maintain the position but Be Nize is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Be Nize seems to be looking for submissions.
Be Nize prevents Burningrom from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Be Nize is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ra Rrz Be Nize showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Burningrom steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Be Nize. That one must have hurt.
Burningrom throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Be Nize counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES#
Burningrom pushes Be Nize off and scrambles back to his feet.
Be Nize moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Burningrom shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Be Nize makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#CL2#
Be Nize takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Be Nize wants the takedown. Burningrom is fighting it off but Be Nize persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Burningrom's guard against the cage.#T1#
Be Nize trying to control but Burningrom is working from the bottom.
Burningrom is trying to control the position but Be Nize postures up.
Be Nize controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Be Nize slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Be Nize trying to control the action but Burningrom is working from the bottom.
Be Nize advances to mount.
Be Nize can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Burningrom is looking to escape.
Be Nize wants to take his opponent's back but Burningrom doesn't allow it. #T2#
Burningrom wants to control but Be Nize is having none of it.
Burningrom is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Burningrom regains half guard.
Burningrom trying to hold on to Be Nize's head to control him but Be Nize postures up.
#SUB2#
Be Nize wants to work for an arm triangle but Burningrom is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Burningrom is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Be Nize is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Burningrom is looking to control Be Nize's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Burningrom avoid being mounted?
Burningrom is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Be Nize trying to control the action but Burningrom is working from the bottom.
Burningrom is trying to control but can't.
Be Nize with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Burningrom is refusing to be controlled, as Be Nize sits in half guard.
Be Nize controlling the action here.
Be Nize prevents Burningrom from improving his position.
Well, if Be Nize is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Be Nize trying to control the action but Burningrom is working from the bottom. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Burningrom is looking for a sweep. Be Nize is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Be Nize takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Burningrom darts in trying to clinch
and Be Nize counters with a nice low kick that buckles Burningrom's knee momentarily.
Be Nize lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Burningrom wants to clinch up but Be Nize keeps it at a distance.
Burningrom wants to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ra Rrz Be Nize comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Be Nize has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ra Rrz Be Nize!
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Event:
TWGC 23 (145lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ethan Irwin (ranked 21137 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nero Burningrom (ranked 17745 p4p, 0 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 featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ethan Irwin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Nero Burningrom!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Irwin clinches up with Burningrom and pushes him back against the cage.
Irwin prevents the takedown attempt.
Irwin has hold of one of Burningrom's legs. Burningrom is fighting the takedown attempt but Irwin gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Irwin (2) vs (0) Burningrom
Burningrom is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Burningrom wants to sweep here but Irwin controlling him for the moment.
Burningrom is pulling down on Irwin's head. It's preventing any offense from Irwin, at least for the moment.
Irwin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Irwin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Burningrom tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burningrom is trying to keep Irwin in close.
Burningrom working for a triangle but Irwin defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irwin preventing the sweep.
Burningrom is adopting a defensive guard.
Burningrom is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Burningrom tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Irwin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Burningrom controls Irwin momentarily but Irwin frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irwin stopping the sweep attempt from Burningrom.
Burningrom is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Burningrom is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Irwin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Irwin pushes down on Burningrom's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Burningrom has his hands clasped together around Irwin's back. He's all about the action.
Irwin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irwin is thwarting Burningrom's attempts to control the position.
Irwin stalling.
Burningrom has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Irwin is working away from the top position though.
Irwin prevents Burningrom from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burningrom keeping control of the position.
Burningrom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Irwin is working away from the top position though.
Burningrom tries to get to full guard but Irwin has control of the leg.
Burningrom trying to control here.
Burningrom is looking for a sweep. Irwin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Irwin in particular looking to stall.
Burningrom manages to get to full guard.
Irwin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom pulls Irwin in close to prevent any damage.
Burningrom is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Irwin advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Irwin (5) vs (0) Burningrom
Irwin working away.
Burningrom trying to remain calm as Irwin controls from the top position.
Burningrom is looking to reverse the position.
Burningrom struggling a bit here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom is trying to improve his position.
Irwin in side control, just content to control the action for now.
You can see the frustration on Burningrom's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Burningrom is looking to regain half guard here but Irwin keeps moving and retains side control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom keeps trying to improve his position.
Burningrom prevents Irwin from improving position.
Burningrom is trying to control Irwin's posture but Irwin avoids it.
Burningrom might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Irwin haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Burningrom is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom regains half guard.
Burningrom wants to control but Irwin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Irwin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Burningrom tries to get to full guard but Irwin has control of the leg.
Irwin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Burningrom has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Irwin is working away from the top position though.
Burningrom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Irwin trying to pass the guard but Burningrom defending well.
Burningrom wants to improve his position but Irwin is controlling well.
Burningrom wants to control but Irwin is keeping busy.
Well, if Irwin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Burningrom gets full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Irwin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Burningrom looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Irwin passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Irwin (8) vs (0) Burningrom
You can see the frustration on Burningrom's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Burningrom is looking for a sweep.
Irwin slows the pace down.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom struggling a bit here.
Burningrom tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Irwin working away.
A lull in the action here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom struggling a bit here.
Burningrom is looking to regain half guard here but Irwin keeps moving and retains side control.
Irwin just content to control the position.
Burningrom is looking to regain half guard here but Irwin keeps moving and retains side control.
Burningrom struggling a bit here.
Burningrom tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom being controlled for a moment.
Burningrom is trying to control Irwin's posture but Irwin avoids it.
Irwin tries to advance to mount but can't.
Burningrom tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Irwin presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Irwin (10) vs (0) Burningrom
Irwin is working for a guillotine from mount but Burningrom frees his head quite easily.
Burningrom keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Irwin avoids the attempt from Burningrom to control.
Irwin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Burningrom is desperately trying to improve his position but Irwin has a good base and remains in mount.
Irwin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Irwin takes the fight on points by 10 to 0. |
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Event:
TWGC 21 (135lbs, D2): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Nero Burningrom (ranked 18702 p4p, 520 weight class) and James Osterberg (ranked 4773 p4p, 219 weight class). Nero Burningrom has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Nero Burningrom! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; James Osterberg!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Eliza Hachem and Bruno Hogan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Burningrom gets caught flat footed, as Osterberg shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burningrom (0) vs (2) Osterberg
Burningrom can't keep his opponent in guard - Osterberg advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Osterberg is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Burningrom is trying to maintain the position but Osterberg is very close to passing his half guard.
Osterberg is trying to control the action in half guard but Burningrom is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Osterberg looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Osterberg seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Osterberg frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Burningrom (0) vs (5) Osterberg
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burningrom wants to hold on but Osterberg pushes him away.
Burningrom is looking to get to half guard.
Burningrom is squirming around, avoiding Osterberg's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osterberg working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Burningrom is squirming around, avoiding Osterberg's attempts to control the action.
Osterberg has control of Burningrom's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Burningrom regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Burningrom can't escape the position.
Osterberg working for a guillotine from mount but Burningrom is in no mood to give up.
Burningrom keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Burningrom sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Osterberg wants to free his trapped foot but Burningrom is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osterberg seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Burningrom is looking for a sweep. Osterberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Burningrom is looking to control Osterberg's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Burningrom avoid being mounted?
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Osterberg is trying to work for a kimura but Burningrom is defending well.
Burningrom holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Osterberg keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Osterberg tries to pass the half guard into mount. Burningrom knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Burningrom preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom trying to control from the bottom.
Burningrom wants to improve his position but Osterberg is controlling well.
Burningrom is pressing down on Osterberg's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Osterberg is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Burningrom looking to control.
Osterberg preventing the sweep.
Osterberg passes Burningrom's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Burningrom really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Osterberg wants to pass to mount but Burningrom is defending the position.
Burningrom is trying to control but can't.
Burningrom moves into full guard.
Osterberg is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom keeping full guard, as Osterberg tries to pass.
Burningrom looking to control.
Osterberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burningrom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burningrom looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Osterberg is pushing down on Burningrom's leg trying to pass to half guard. Burningrom is fighting to maintain full guard but Osterberg has managed to sneak the leg through.
Osterberg wants to free his trapped foot but Burningrom is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Osterberg controlling the action here.
Osterberg trying to control the action but Burningrom is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom is looking to improve his position.
Burningrom has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Osterberg is working away from the top position though.
Osterberg works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Burningrom (0) vs (8) Osterberg
Burningrom is trying to improve his position.
Burningrom sneaks back into half guard.
Burningrom is trying to get back to full guard.
Osterberg is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Burningrom! Score +3 for passing guard: Burningrom (0) vs (11) Osterberg
Burningrom defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Osterberg.
Osterberg wants to control the pace but Burningrom is squirming around nicely.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Osterberg content just to control the position here.
Osterberg avoids the attempt from Burningrom to control.
Burningrom is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Osterberg is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Osterberg can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Burningrom is looking to escape.
Burningrom keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Burningrom tries to hold on but Osterberg postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Osterberg looking to control but Burningrom is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Burningrom keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Osterberg trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Burningrom is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Osterberg forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Burningrom (0) vs (14) Osterberg
I would not like to be Burningrom right now.
Burningrom defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Osterberg is looking to control Burningrom but Burningrom is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Osterberg is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Burningrom defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Osterberg avoiding Burningrom 's attempts to control his hands.
Burningrom tries to roll but Osterberg sticks to his back.
Burningrom tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Burningrom tries to control the position but Osterberg now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Burningrom (0) vs (17) Osterberg
Osterberg 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.
Burningrom staying busy and making it hard for Osterberg to control.
Burningrom is really stuck here.
Osterberg looking to break Burningrom's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Burningrom remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Osterberg will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Burningrom is really stuck here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom showing good submission defense here.
Burningrom is in bad spot here.
Burningrom is working hard here to advance position.
Burningrom trying to control but not successfully.
Burningrom is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Osterberg working for the choke.
Osterberg is looking to control Burningrom but Burningrom is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Osterberg working for a choke but Burningrom is defending well.
Osterberg is looking to control Burningrom but Burningrom is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Osterberg controlling well, preventing Burningrom from escaping the position.
Osterberg looking for the choke from the back.
Burningrom rolls, trying to escape but Osterberg keeps control of the position.
Osterberg trying to control momentarily.
Burningrom looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Osterberg is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Osterberg patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Osterberg looks winded!
Osterberg is persistently looking for the submission but Burningrom is defending it well.
Burningrom trying to control but not successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Burningrom's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Osterberg is looking to control Burningrom but Burningrom is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Osterberg is trying to stick to Burningrom's back but Burningrom is turning into Osterberg. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Osterberg's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Burningrom. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burningrom (2) vs (17) Osterberg
Osterberg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Osterberg trying to keep a closed guard but Burningrom is proving a slippery customer.
Burningrom is stalling in the full guard.
Burningrom pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Osterberg is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Osterberg is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burningrom (2) vs (19) Osterberg
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom working a defensive guard here.
Osterberg is pushing down on Burningrom's leg trying to pass to half guard. Burningrom is fighting to maintain full guard but Osterberg has managed to sneak the leg through.
Burningrom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Burningrom trying to control here.
Osterberg is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Burningrom controlling the position well.
Burningrom is trying to control but can't.
Osterberg trying to control from half guard but Burningrom is working away.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom is trying to maintain the position but Osterberg is very close to passing his half guard.
Burningrom won't allow Osterberg to pass to mount.
Osterberg prevents Burningrom from improving his position.
Osterberg is trying to control. Burningrom wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Osterberg is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Burningrom looking for submissions off his back.
Osterberg trying to pass the guard but Burningrom defending well.
Burningrom is looking to improve his position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Osterberg is looking to take a break and control but Burningrom is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Osterberg wants to pass to mount but Burningrom is defending the position.
Osterberg is trying to control. Burningrom wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Burningrom trying to control but Osterberg postures up.
Osterberg trying to control the action but Burningrom is working from the bottom.
Osterberg 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.
Burningrom gets back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Osterberg wins on points by 19 to 2. |
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Event:
TWGC 20 (145lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Feb 20, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Nero Burningrom (ranked 19241 p4p, 500 weight class) and Jack Jones (ranked 4297 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has chosen Forgiveness as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Nero Burningrom! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Jack Jones!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and William Gold.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Burningrom doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Burningrom wants to clinch but Jones slips to the side
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burningrom (0) vs (2) Jones
Burningrom controlling the position well.
Burningrom is looking to get back to full guard here but Jones has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Burningrom (0) vs (5) Jones
Burningrom is trying to control Jones's posture but Jones avoids it.
Burningrom is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Jones is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Burningrom (0) vs (7) Jones
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Burningrom to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Burningrom shrugs it off.
Jones prevents Burningrom from getting the reversal.
Burningrom tries to hold on but Jones postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burningrom regains half guard.
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Burningrom is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Burningrom is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.
Burningrom is trying to control but Jones manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Burningrom (0) vs (10) Jones
Jones avoids the attempt from Burningrom to control.
Burningrom looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Burningrom (0) vs (13) Jones
Jones avoiding Burningrom 's attempts to control his hands.
Jones is trying to stick to Burningrom's back but Burningrom is turning into Jones. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jones's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Burningrom. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burningrom (2) vs (13) Jones
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones has his foot on Burningrom's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Burningrom works his way back into a safe position though.
Burningrom stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Burningrom doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Burningrom manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Burningrom will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Burningrom pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burningrom's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Burningrom really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Burningrom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burningrom 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.
Burningrom trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burningrom (2) vs (15) Jones
Burningrom working a defensive guard here.
Burningrom is really struggling to control Jones but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Burningrom pulls Jones in close to prevent any damage.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Burningrom is keeping the position.
Burningrom wants to improve his position but instead Jones has moved into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom trying to hold on to Jones's head to control him but Jones postures up.
Burningrom moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Burningrom trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Burningrom is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jones is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Burningrom is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jones has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Burningrom (2) vs (18) Jones
Burningrom is looking for a sweep.
Burningrom is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jones's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jones is working for a kimura but Burningrom is defending it quite comfortably.
Burningrom manages to get to full guard.
Burningrom not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Burningrom wants to improve his position but instead Jones has moved into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom is trying to control but Jones manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Burningrom (2) vs (21) Jones
Burningrom reaches up and holds on to Jones to control the position.
Burningrom tries to lock up and control but Jones gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Burningrom is trying to escape the mount.
Burningrom tries to lock up and control but Jones gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom is working to get back to half guard.
Burningrom is working hard here to advance position.
Burningrom gets back to half guard.
Burningrom wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Burningrom is trying to control but Jones manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Burningrom (2) vs (24) Jones
Burningrom can't escape the position.
Burningrom tries to hold on but Jones postures up.
Burningrom is trying to escape the mount.
Jones has hold of Burningrom's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Burningrom manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom wants to control but Jones is having none of it.
Burningrom sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Burningrom wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burningrom is trying to control but can't.
Burningrom is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Jones works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Burningrom (2) vs (27) Jones
Burningrom is trying to control Jones's posture but Jones avoids it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Burningrom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Burningrom manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jones postures up.
Burningrom tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Burningrom looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jones slips nicely into half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom is trying to control but Jones passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Burningrom (2) vs (30) Jones
Burningrom can't do much from the bottom here.
Burningrom is trying to improve his position.
Burningrom is trying to work for a sweep but Jones has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Burningrom (2) vs (32) Jones
Burningrom bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burningrom (4) vs (32) Jones
Burningrom looking to pass the guard.
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom controls from within his opponent's guard.
Burningrom wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Burningrom pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Burningrom doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Burningrom manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Burningrom works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Burningrom stalling.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Burningrom stalling.
Jones regains full guard. Nicely done.
Burningrom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burningrom's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burningrom is one step ahead there.
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Burningrom is aware though and is defending well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Burningrom from controlling successfully.
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Burningrom doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Burningrom manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Burningrom pushing down on Jones's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Burningrom controlling the pace.
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Jones is staying active underneath Burningrom, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Burningrom trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Burningrom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burningrom engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Burningrom wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Burningrom controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burningrom seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jones for as long as he can get away with.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jones wins on points by 32 to 4.
Jack Jones seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TWGC 20 (145lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Feb 12, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Nero Burningrom (ranked 18971 p4p, 489 weight class) and Manny Puno (ranked 2542 p4p, 236 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Nero Burningrom! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Manny Puno!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Puno closes the distance and clinches.
Puno pulls Burningrom into guard.
Puno tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Burningrom controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Burningrom slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Burningrom (3) vs (0) Puno
Puno is trying to improve his position.
Burningrom tries to advance to mount but Puno denies him.
Burningrom is looking to take a break and control but Puno is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Burningrom is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Puno knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno is looking to reverse the position.
Puno wants to control but Burningrom postures up.
Burningrom trying to control the position but Puno is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burningrom tries to advance to mount but can't.
Puno is trying to get back to half guard.
Burningrom really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Puno is holding Burningrom down, trying to stall.
Burningrom is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Puno knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Puno tries to buck Burningrom off but Burningrom is having none of it.
Puno gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Burningrom (5) vs (0) Puno
Burningrom avoids the attempt from Puno to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burningrom can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Puno is looking to escape.
Burningrom tries to push Puno's head away but Puno is holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puno tries to reverse the position but Burningrom maintains control.
Burningrom wants to control the pace but Puno is squirming around nicely.
Burningrom will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Puno slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Burningrom is trying to control the action in half guard but Puno is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Puno is holding on to half guard well.
Puno is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Puno is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Burningrom's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Burningrom's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Burningrom (5) vs (4) Puno
Puno is riding his opponent, not letting Burningrom buck him off.
Burningrom is in bad spot here.
Puno biding his time, looking for the opening.
Puno not allowing Burningrom to control his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puno biding his time, controlling Burningrom.
Puno gets his hands free as Burningrom looks to control.
Puno biding his time, controlling Burningrom.
Burningrom can't escape the position.
Burningrom is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Burningrom tries to roll but Puno sticks to his back.
I would not like to be Burningrom right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puno is not going to allow Burningrom to sit and survive in this position.
I would not like to be Burningrom right now.
Puno is continuing to stall.
You can see the frustration on Burningrom's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Burningrom is working hard here to advance position.
Puno trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Burningrom doesn't escape.
The adventures of Puno the control monster continue. Boring.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Puno doesn't have the hooks in and Burningrom manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burningrom (7) vs (4) Puno
Puno wants to sweep but no luck.
Puno trying to control the position here.
Burningrom trying to control but Puno is working from the bottom.
Puno trying to control the position here.
Puno is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burningrom (7) vs (6) Puno
Puno tries to pass to full mount but Burningrom defends it.
Well, if Puno is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom is trying to maintain the position but Puno is very close to passing his half guard.
Puno takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Burningrom trying to control from the bottom.
Puno slows the pace down in half guard.
Burningrom is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Puno's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Puno's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Burningrom (11) vs (6) Puno
Puno tries to escape but Burningrom has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom is looking to control Puno but Puno is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Puno breaks Burningrom's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burningrom (11) vs (8) Puno
Puno not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Puno tries to free his leg and advance position but Burningrom is retaining full guard.
Burningrom managing to control the position.
Puno controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Burningrom trying to control the position.
Burningrom wants to sweep here but Puno controlling him for the moment.
Puno pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burningrom is keeping the position for now.
Burningrom trying to control the position.
Burningrom keeping full guard, as Puno tries to pass.
Burningrom 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.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Puno is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Puno trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burningrom looking for a triangle here. Puno is fighting it but it looks tight! Burningrom pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Puno is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Nero Burningrom! |
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Event:
TWGC 20 (145lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Burke Heimer (ranked 2717 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nero Burningrom (ranked 18964 p4p, 497 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Burke Heimer ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Nero Burningrom!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Heimer has managed to clinch.
Heimer has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Burningrom uses from the top position.
Burningrom not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Heimer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Burningrom trying to control but Heimer is working from the bottom.
Heimer being controlled here, momentarily.
Heimer has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Heimer 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.
Burningrom trying to control but Heimer is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heimer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Burningrom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Heimer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burningrom slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burningrom is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Heimer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Burningrom is working away from the top position though.
Burningrom is looking to take a break and control but Heimer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Burningrom passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Heimer (0) vs (3) Burningrom
Heimer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Heimer wants to control but Burningrom is having none of it.
Heimer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Heimer is working to get back to half guard.
Burningrom takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Heimer is trying desperately to improve position.
Heimer is squirming around, avoiding Burningrom's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Heimer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Burningrom tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Heimer tries to hold on but Burningrom postures up.
Burningrom looking to control but Heimer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Burningrom swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Heimer is now in Burningrom's guard. A big mistake from Burningrom there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Heimer (2) vs (3) Burningrom
Heimer looking to pass the guard.
Burningrom is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Heimer (2) vs (5) Burningrom
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Heimer keeping hold of Burningrom's head, controlling as best he can.
Heimer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Heimer is refusing to be controlled, as Burningrom sits in half guard.
Heimer is looking to control Burningrom's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Heimer avoid being mounted?
Heimer tries to get to full guard but Burningrom has control of the leg.
Burningrom wants to take a breather but Heimer is having none of it.
Burningrom content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Heimer gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heimer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Heimer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Burningrom defends well.
Heimer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Heimer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Burningrom is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Burningrom passes into half guard.
Heimer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Heimer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Heimer looking for submissions off his back.
Burningrom looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Burningrom passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Heimer (2) vs (8) Burningrom
Burningrom controlling from mount.
Burningrom wants to control the pace but Heimer is squirming around nicely.
Burningrom working for a submission but Heimer is keeping him at bay.
Burningrom trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Heimer wants to control but Burningrom is having none of it.
Burningrom tries to control but Heimer wriggling away.
Heimer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Burningrom looking to control but Heimer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Heimer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Burningrom controlling from mount.
Heimer can't escape the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Heimer is squirming around, avoiding Burningrom's attempts to control the action.
Heimer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Burningrom is working for a guillotine from mount but Heimer frees his head quite easily.
Burningrom wants to control the pace but Heimer is squirming around nicely.
Burningrom controlling his opponent.
Heimer tries to lock up and control but Burningrom gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Burningrom can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Heimer is looking to escape.
Heimer is trying desperately to improve position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom looking to control but Heimer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Heimer tries to hold on but Burningrom pushes him away.
Heimer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Heimer tries to hold on but Burningrom postures up.
Heimer is trying to escape the mount.
Burningrom tries to control but Heimer wriggling away.
Heimer can't escape the position.
Burningrom sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Heimer is working to get back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Heimer gets back to half guard.
Heimer looking for submissions off his back.
Burningrom wants to pass to mount but Heimer is defending the position.
Burningrom is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Heimer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Burningrom trying to pass the guard but Heimer defending well.
Burningrom is trying to control the action in half guard but Heimer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Heimer haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Heimer is trying to maintain the position but Burningrom is very close to passing his half guard.
Burningrom wants to lay and pray for a moment but Heimer keeps working.
Heimer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Burningrom works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Heimer (2) vs (11) Burningrom
Burningrom tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Heimer tries to hold on but Burningrom postures up.
Heimer is trying to escape the mount.
Burningrom wants to control the pace but Heimer is squirming around nicely.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom controlling his opponent.
Heimer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Heimer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Burningrom can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Heimer is looking to escape.
Heimer is in all sorts of trouble here.
Heimer wants to hold on but Burningrom pushes him away.
Burningrom looking to control but Heimer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Heimer is working to get back to half guard.
Heimer tries to hold on but Burningrom postures up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Heimer is trying to escape the mount.
Burningrom tries to control but Heimer wriggling away.
Burningrom is working for a guillotine from mount but Heimer frees his head quite easily.
Heimer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Heimer is working hard here to advance position.
Burningrom trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Heimer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Burningrom tries to control but Heimer wriggling away.
Heimer working to try and regain half guard.
Burningrom tries to control but Heimer wriggling away.
Heimer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Burningrom on the ground.
Heimer tries to hold on but Burningrom postures up.
Burningrom trying to control but Heimer is having none of it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Heimer is trying to escape the mount.
Heimer tries to lock up and control but Burningrom gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Heimer is squirming around, avoiding Burningrom's attempts to control the action.
Heimer bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Heimer (4) vs (11) Burningrom
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heimer 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.
Heimer looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burningrom wants to sweep but no luck.
Burningrom trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Burningrom wins on points by 11 to 4. |
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 70: New Year
Date: Jan 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Burningrom misses with a head kick.
Rob with a nice cross.
Jab from Rob.#ROC#
Burningrom is rocked!
Rob walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Burningrom drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Rob swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Burningrom's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ace Rob!
Ace Rob very nearly forgot to thank Venom Combat Sports amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
TWGC 19 (155lbs, D2): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Nero Burningrom (ranked 18759 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zander Harland (ranked 6996 p4p, 0 weight class). Harland is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: We Don't Know. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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 2 wins and 4 losses; Nero Burningrom! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Zander Harland!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Burningrom tries to clinch but Harland is having none of it.
Burningrom sets himself, and Harland steps forward looking for the clinch! Burningrom avoids it this time.
Burningrom darts in trying to clinch
so Harland counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burningrom (0) vs (2) Harland
Burningrom controls Harland momentarily but Harland frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Harland 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.
My spies in 3Band MMA ($500/week) inform me that Harland has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Harland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burningrom is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harland is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Harland wants to control from the top but Burningrom keeps moving.
Burningrom is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Harland is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burningrom looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Harland's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Burningrom will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Harland wants to control from the top but Burningrom keeps moving.
Burningrom is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Harland defends well.
Burningrom is trying to keep Harland in close.
Harland wants to control from the top but Burningrom keeps moving.
Harland's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Burningrom is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom keeping moving, preventing Harland from controlling successfully.
Harland is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Let's hope that Harland has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Burningrom not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Harland tries to free his leg and advance position but Burningrom is retaining full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Burningrom'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.
Burningrom trying to keep a closed guard but Harland is proving a slippery customer.
Harland is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Burningrom is trying to keep Harland in close.
Harland must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Harland pushes down on Burningrom's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Burningrom controlling the position well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harland 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.
Burningrom is looking for a sweep. Harland is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Burningrom wants to control the action here but instead Harland manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Burningrom (0) vs (5) Harland
Harland wants to take his opponent's back but Burningrom doesn't allow it.
Harland content just to control the position here.
Harland wants to take Burningrom's back here but Burningrom is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Burningrom tries to lock up and control but Harland gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harland wants to take Burningrom's back here but Burningrom is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Harland avoids the attempt from Burningrom to control.
Harland sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Burningrom looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Harland has control of Burningrom's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Burningrom regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Harland controlling the position easily from mount.
Harland working for a submission but Burningrom is keeping him at bay.
Harland trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Burningrom is trying desperately to improve position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom regains half guard.
Burningrom is trying to get back to full guard.
Harland is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Burningrom holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Burningrom trying to hold on to Harland's head to control him but Harland postures up.
Harland is looking for a kimura here.
Harland slows the pace down in half guard.
Harland is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom is looking to improve his position.
Harland tries to pass the half guard into mount. Burningrom knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Harland sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Burningrom trying to control but Harland postures up.
Burningrom wants to get back to full guard.
Burningrom is working hard here to advance position.
Harland seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Burningrom trying to control but Harland postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom is not content to let Harland control the position.
Burningrom is looking to control Harland's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Burningrom avoid being mounted?
Harland is looking for a kimura but Burningrom is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Harland to get the leverage.
Harland is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Burningrom is just riding it out for now. Harland eventually gives up the hold.
Burningrom wants to control but Harland is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Harland is looking for a kimura but Burningrom is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Harland to get the leverage.
Burningrom works his way to full guard. Good work.
Burningrom working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Harland doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Harland manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Burningrom is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Harland is aware though and is defending well.
Harland's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom wants to control the position but Harland says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Harland takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Burningrom is looking to control Harland's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Burningrom avoid being mounted?
Harland performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Harland seems to be looking for submissions.
Burningrom is looking to improve his position.
Harland wants to work for an arm triangle but Burningrom is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Harland is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Burningrom defends it well.
Burningrom moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Burningrom looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Harland trying to control but Burningrom is working from the bottom.
Burningrom is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Harland trying to control the position from guard on top but Burningrom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burningrom keeping full guard, as Harland tries to pass.
Harland works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Burningrom trying to control but Harland postures up.
Burningrom wants to get back to full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Harland is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Harland is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Burningrom is just riding it out for now. Harland eventually gives up the hold.
Harland seems to be looking for submissions.
Harland content to control rather than advance.
Harland is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Burningrom sees it coming and defends easily.
Burningrom wants to control but Harland is keeping busy.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Harland sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Burningrom is controlling Harland's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Burningrom manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Harland wants to control from the top but Burningrom keeps moving.
Harland is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Burningrom keeping moving, preventing Harland from controlling successfully.
Harland slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Burningrom (0) vs (8) Harland
Burningrom gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Burningrom wants to improve his position but Harland is controlling well.
Harland is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Burningrom has managed to free his arm - good work.
Burningrom really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom wants to control but Harland is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Burningrom is defending against the submission attempts here by Harland.
Burningrom has a hand on Harland's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Harland takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Burningrom (0) vs (11) Harland
Burningrom tries to hold on but Harland postures up.
Harland controlling the position easily from mount.
Harland can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Burningrom is looking to escape.
Burningrom is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Harland content just to control the position here.
Harland wants to take Burningrom's back here but Burningrom is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Harland is working for a guillotine from mount but Burningrom frees his head quite easily.
Burningrom holds on to Harland around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Harland trying to control but Burningrom is having none of it.
Harland jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Burningrom manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom struggling a bit here.
Harland is trying to get an arm triangle but Burningrom is defending well.
Harland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burningrom keeps working.
Burningrom is looking for a sweep.
Harland wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Burningrom, who protects the arm well.
Burningrom tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harland is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Burningrom is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Harland looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harland wins on points by 11 to 0.
A victorious Zander Harland thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (155lbs, D2): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ibbe Ribbler (ranked 4120 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nero Burningrom (ranked 18767 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ribbler might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Smash Mouth - All Star. 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ibbe Ribbler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Nero Burningrom!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ribbler has closed the distance and engaged Burningrom in a clinch.
Ribbler is pressed up against the cage. Burningrom has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ribbler down to the mat. Ribbler avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ribbler has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ribbler has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Burningrom clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ribbler (4) vs (0) Burningrom
Ribbler is trying to stick to Burningrom's back but Burningrom is turning into Ribbler. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ribbler's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Burningrom. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (4) vs (2) Burningrom
Ribbler might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Burningrom trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribbler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ribbler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ribbler keeping moving, preventing Burningrom from controlling successfully.
Ribbler wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribbler has his foot on Burningrom's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Burningrom works his way back into a safe position though.
Ribbler keeping full guard, as Burningrom tries to pass.
Ribbler is controlling Burningrom's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burningrom slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ribbler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burningrom trying to control but Ribbler is working from the bottom.
Burningrom pushes down on Ribbler's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Burningrom is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Burningrom trying to mount his opponent but Ribbler defends it.
Ribbler is trying to control but can't.
Ribbler is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Fenrir MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Ribbler is looking for a sweep. Burningrom is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ribbler desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Ribbler is in trouble now - Burningrom has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (4) vs (5) Burningrom
Ribbler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Burningrom is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Burningrom wants to control the pace but Ribbler is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler tries to reverse the position but Burningrom maintains control.
Burningrom can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ribbler is looking to escape.
Burningrom takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Burningrom avoids the attempt from Ribbler to control.
Burningrom controlling from the full mount.
Ribbler is working to get back to half guard.
Burningrom sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ribbler is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (6) vs (5) Burningrom
Ribbler trying to control but Burningrom is working from the bottom.
Burningrom is trying to keep Ribbler in close.
Burningrom has his hands on Ribbler's head, controlling the position.
Burningrom keeping full guard, as Ribbler tries to pass.
Burningrom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ribbler is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ribbler wants to pass the guard but Burningrom is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom is adopting a defensive guard.
Ribbler is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Burningrom is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Burningrom is trying to keep Ribbler in close.
Ribbler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ribbler pushes down on Burningrom's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Burningrom is trying to get back to full guard.
Ribbler wants to control but Burningrom is keeping him busy.
Ribbler is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Burningrom regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ribbler won't allow Burningrom to sweep him here.
Burningrom looking to control.
Burningrom wants to sweep but no luck.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burningrom is keeping the position for now.
Burningrom is looking for a triangle but Ribbler pushes his legs off easily.
Ribbler passes Burningrom's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ribbler is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ribbler prevents Burningrom from improving his position.
Burningrom wants to control but Ribbler is keeping busy.
Ribbler is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Burningrom is trying to get back to full guard.
Burningrom is looking to control Ribbler's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Burningrom avoid being mounted?
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ribbler haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Burningrom makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Burningrom.
Ribbler drops back looking for a leg! Burningrom is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Burningrom manages to kick Ribbler off! Ribbler jumps back into Burningrom's guard.
Burningrom is trying to keep Ribbler in close.
Ribbler wants to control from the top but Burningrom keeps moving.
Ribbler being controlled here momentarily.
Burningrom not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ribbler wants to control from the top but Burningrom keeps moving.
Burningrom looking to control.
Burningrom has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ribbler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom keeping moving, preventing Ribbler from controlling successfully.
Ribbler is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Burningrom is pulling down on Ribbler's head. It's preventing any offense from Ribbler, at least for the moment.
Burningrom is trying to keep Ribbler in close.
Burningrom looking for a sweep. Not yet Burningrom, not yet.
Burningrom throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ribbler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ribbler works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom is staying active underneath Ribbler, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ribbler is working for a kimura but Burningrom is defending it quite comfortably.
Burningrom moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ribbler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Burningrom has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ribbler has managed to get both his arms back between Burningrom's legs - danger averted.
Burningrom not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Burningrom is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Burningrom keeping full guard, as Ribbler tries to pass.
Ribbler drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ribbler jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ribbler postures up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler wants to pass the guard but Burningrom is keeping the position.
Burningrom working a defensive guard here.
Burningrom keeping moving, preventing Ribbler from controlling successfully.
Ribbler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burningrom pulls Ribbler in close to prevent any damage.
Ribbler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burningrom is keeping the position for now.
Ribbler is fighting to break Burningrom's control of his arms but Burningrom is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Burningrom tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ribbler is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Burningrom trying to control the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom keeping moving, preventing Ribbler from controlling successfully.
Ribbler wants to pass the guard but Burningrom is keeping the position.
Ribbler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ribbler preventing the sweep.
Burningrom looking to control.
Ribbler trying to control the position from guard on top but Burningrom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ribbler wants to pass the guard but Burningrom is keeping the position.
Burningrom wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ribbler wants to pass the guard but Burningrom is keeping the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ribbler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ribbler drops back looking for a leg! Burningrom is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Burningrom manages to kick Ribbler off! Ribbler jumps back into Burningrom's guard.
Burningrom is pulling down on Ribbler's head. It's preventing any offense from Ribbler, at least for the moment.
Let's hope that Burningrom has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Burningrom bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ribbler's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (6) vs (7) Burningrom
Ribbler keeping full guard, as Burningrom tries to pass.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler keeping moving, preventing Burningrom from controlling successfully.
Burningrom stands and throws Ribbler's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (6) vs (10) Burningrom
Ribbler is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
My spies in 3Band MMA ($500/week) inform me that Burningrom has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Burningrom 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.
Burningrom happy to just control the position for now.
Burningrom tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Burningrom wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ribbler keeps working.
Ribbler seems a little lost for a moment, as Burningrom dominates the positioning.
Ribbler is not content to let Burningrom control the position.
Ribbler knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Burningrom on the ground.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler is looking to reverse the position.
Ribbler wants to control but Burningrom postures up.
Burningrom tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ribbler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ribbler wants to control but Burningrom postures up.
Ribbler is not content to let Burningrom control the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Ribbler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ribbler is trying to get back to half guard.
Burningrom looking to control but instead Ribbler has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Burningrom content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ribbler is trying to get back to full guard.
Burningrom is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burningrom prevents Ribbler from improving his position.
Burningrom trying to control from half guard but Ribbler is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
MMMA 47 Night of Champions 3
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1#
A nice combination there by Cash.
Burningrom on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Burningrom's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cash connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Burningrom scrambles back to his feet.
Burningrom with a poor takedown
and Cash counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Cash fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Burningrom, pushing him back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Cash.
Burningrom tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cash lands a shot to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Cash.
Cash effectively controlling the action here.
Burningrom is trying to break the clinch but Cash has him pressed against the cage.
Cash scores with a shot to the side of Burningrom's head.
Burningrom is trying to break the clinch but Cash is controlling him.
Cash lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cash lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cash working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC2#
Burningrom is rocked!#T1#
Cash is leaning against Burningrom and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Oh Burningrom is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Burningrom is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cash is keeping busy.
Cash lands an uppercut.
Burningrom's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cash lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Burningrom tries to score a body lock takedown but Cash shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nero Burningrom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cash lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cash lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Burningrom to his knees! Cash keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnie Cash!
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Event:
MMMA Clown Caos 18
Date: Aug 23, 2017 |
#R1#
A right-left combo lands from Pozar. #TD2#
Pozar darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Burningrom wants to control but Pozar is keeping busy.
Pozar is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Burningrom is looking to improve his position.
Burningrom slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pozar distracts Burningrom with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SU2#
Pozar decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Burningrom fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Pozar closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Burningrom's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU2#
Pozar stands and steps away. Burningrom gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T1#
Burningrom is looking to clinch.
Burningrom has a takedown stuffed.
Burningrom really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Burningrom fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pozar avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nero Burningrom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burningrom is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pozar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Burningrom defends it well.
Burningrom throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
so Pozar counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Pozar showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SU2#
Burningrom is working an open guard so Pozar takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Pozar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burningrom.
Burningrom tries to clinch up but Pozar circles away and keeps his distance.
Pozar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2#
Burningrom shoots in but no luck this time.
And Pozar tries to counter it with a takedown but Burningrom pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pozar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Pozar has hold of one of Burningrom's legs. Burningrom is fighting the takedown attempt but Pozar gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Burningrom will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pozar is fighting to break Burningrom's control of his arms but Burningrom is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Burningrom'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.
Pozar stops Burningrom from standing up.
Pozar tries to free his leg and advance position but Burningrom is retaining full guard.
Burningrom trying to control the position.
Pozar tries to stand but Burningrom is controlling from the bottom.
Pozar landing some decent shots from guard. #SU2#
Pozar stands up from Burningrom's guard - Pozar perhaps looking for a knockout. #T3##CL2#
Pozar drives through and clinches with Burningrom against the cage.
Burningrom tries to pull guard but Pozar holds him up against the cage and eventually Burningrom drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Pozar has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Burningrom clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Pozar has the hooks in. Burningrom is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pozar punishes Burningrom with strikes from the back mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pozar controlling from the back.
It looks like Pozar might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Burningrom is in bad spot here.
#T4#
Burningrom is trying to stand back up.
Burningrom manages to reverse the position and now he's in Pozar's guard. Nice work there by Burningrom.
Burningrom slips nicely into half guard.
Pozar is not content to let Burningrom control the position.
Pozar manages to get to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pozar wants to sweep here but Burningrom controlling him for the moment.
Burningrom is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Pozar controls Burningrom momentarily but Burningrom frees himself. #SUB2#
Pozar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Burningrom gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Burningrom trying to control but Pozar is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pozar Pozar dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Pozar shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Burningrom manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Burningrom wants to sweep here but Pozar controlling him for the moment.
Pozar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pozar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Burningrom wants to stand and escape but Pozar is having none of it.
Pozar 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pozar passes into half guard.
Pozar is pressing down on Burningrom's thigh, looking to free his foot. Burningrom is holding on for now. #T1#
Burningrom wants to get back to his feet.
Burningrom tries to roll over but Pozar keeps him under control.
Pozar is pressing down on Burningrom's thigh, looking to free his foot. Burningrom is holding on for now.
Pozar is trying to control the action in half guard but Burningrom is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #ES#
Burningrom makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD2#
Pozar looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Burningrom kicks Pozar off and gets back to his feet.
Nero Burningrom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A good leg kick by Pozar.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Burningrom gets tackled into the cage by Pozar. Pozar maintains the clinch.
Burningrom misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Pozar gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#ES#
Burningrom manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Pozar keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T2##TD2#
Pozar gets control of Burningrom's arms and successfully pulls guard. Pozar will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Burningrom wants to control from the top but Pozar keeps moving. #SUB2#
Pozar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Pozar is looking to cinch up a triangle. Burningrom throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Pozar's body to avoid the submission. Pozar has instead reached around Burningrom's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Pozar arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Pozar Pozar!
Pozar Pozar took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Event:
MMMA 30: Mars vs Jihad
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Azhiev shoots in and gets a takedown into Burningrom's guard.#SUB2#
Burningrom is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Azhiev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Burningrom is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Azhiev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB#
Azhiev drops back looking for a leg! Burningrom is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Burningrom manages to kick Azhiev off! Azhiev jumps back into Burningrom's guard.
Burningrom wants to sweep here but Azhiev controlling him for the moment. #ES2#
Burningrom has his feet on Azhiev's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Burningrom misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Azhiev dives in and grabs Burningrom's left leg, looking for a takedown. Burningrom pushes down on Azhiev's head and hops out.
Burningrom with the counter takedown but Azhiev avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Burningrom scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Azhiev is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB2#
Burningrom has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Azhiev is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Burningrom yanks on the arm and Azhiev is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Burningrom.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nero Burningrom!
Anzhor Azhiev spoke after the fight, saying 'I still want that title shot. Im the most experienced fighter here and everyday wants to see me smash the champ so lets do it whenever he starts ducking me.'.
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Event:
HFC Challengers 92
Date: Apr 16, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Burningrom instigates a clinch. #BC#
Burningrom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burningrom really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wrestling scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Burningrom tries for a takedown but Wrestling circles away easily
and Burningrom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#
Burningrom is rocked!
Wrestling misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burningrom wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Oh Burningrom is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Burningrom is looking to clinch but Wrestling is avoiding it.
Burningrom seems to have got his legs back now.
Burningrom fails with the takedown
and Wrestling counters with a straight right hand.
Wrestling drops Burningrom with a huge uppercut! Burningrom drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Wrestling is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). I Know Wrestling!
Our winner, I Know Wrestling, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
TWGC 15 (155lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tobias Pancake and Nero Burningrom. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 4 losses; Tobias Pancake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Nero Burningrom!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Pancake fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Burningrom to the ground. Pancake is now in Burningrom's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pancake (2) vs (0) Burningrom
Burningrom escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pancake gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pancake is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Burningrom is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pancake tries to free his leg and advance position but Burningrom is retaining full guard.
Burningrom looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Pancake puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Pancake trying to control from half guard but Burningrom is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pancake slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burningrom is refusing to be controlled, as Pancake sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burningrom is in trouble now - Pancake has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (5) vs (0) Burningrom
Pancake prevents Burningrom from getting the reversal.
Pancake controlling from the full mount.
Burningrom tries to lock up and control but Pancake gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pancake content just to control the position here.
Burningrom is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Burningrom has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Pancake (8) vs (0) Burningrom
Pancake trying to control.
Pancake has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Burningrom has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pancake has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Burningrom has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Pancake looking for the choke from the back.
Pancake is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Burningrom knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Burningrom for a finish.
Burningrom tries to escape but Pancake has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Pancake's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Pancake tightening his grip on Burningrom, looking for the choke.
Pancake is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Pancake trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Burningrom doesn't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Burningrom right now.
Pancake looking for the choke but no joy.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Pancake controlling the positon.
Burningrom trying to control the position but Pancake manages to sink in the hooks.
Pancake is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Burningrom defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
A lull in the action here.
Burningrom rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pancake tries to pass the half guard into mount. Burningrom knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pancake perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pancake trying to mount his opponent but Burningrom defends it.
Pancake is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Burningrom has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've been informed that Burningrom has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Pancake wants to take a breather but Burningrom is having none of it.
Burningrom has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pancake is working away from the top position though.
Burningrom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pancake pulls his head out easily.
Burningrom tries to roll over but Pancake keeps him under control.
Pancake is keen to just control but Burningrom is a slippery customer.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pancake is really struggling to control Burningrom but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Pancake is thwarting Burningrom's attempts to control the position.
Burningrom tries to get to full guard but Pancake has control of the leg.
Burningrom trying to control but Pancake postures up.
Burningrom works his way to full guard. Good work.
Burningrom looking to control.
Pancake tries to free his leg and advance position but Burningrom is retaining full guard.
Pancake has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Burningrom is trying to control the position but Pancake postures up.
Burningrom keeping moving, preventing Pancake from controlling successfully.
Pancake passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (11) vs (0) Burningrom
Pancake tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pancake has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pancake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burningrom keeps working.
Burningrom is trying to get back to half guard.
Burningrom is not content to let Pancake control the position.
Pancake in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Burningrom is looking for a sweep.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom wants to control but Pancake postures up.
Pancake is trying to get an arm triangle but Burningrom is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Burningrom's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Burningrom tries to bench press Pancake off him but Pancake keeps the position.
Burningrom is trying to control Pancake's posture but Pancake avoids it.
Pancake tries to advance to mount but can't.
Burningrom is looking to reverse the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pancake tries for a kimura but Burningrom is defending well.
Pancake working away.
Burningrom is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee asks Pancake politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Pancake prefers to stall for the moment though.
Pancake wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Burningrom, who protects the arm well.
Pancake gets to mount! Burningrom was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Pancake (13) vs (0) Burningrom
Burningrom really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pancake working for a guillotine from mount but Burningrom is in no mood to give up.
Pancake can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Burningrom is looking to escape.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pancake avoids the attempt from Burningrom to control.
Burningrom is squirming around, avoiding Pancake's attempts to control the action.
Burningrom gets back to half guard.
Burningrom is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pancake's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pancake's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pancake (13) vs (4) Burningrom
Well, with Burningrom on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Pancake is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Pancake trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Pancake controlling Burningrom 's hands.
A lull in the action here.
Pancake trying to control but not successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Pancake has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Burningrom is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Pancake is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Burningrom gets his way!
Pancake is keeping busy.
Pancake trying to control the position but Burningrom manages to sink in the hooks.
Burningrom is looking to control Pancake but Pancake is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pancake is in a bad position with Burningrom working for a choke. Pancake manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (15) vs (4) Burningrom
Pancake trying to control but Burningrom is working from the bottom.
Pancake is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Burningrom is trying to control the position but Pancake postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pancake forces his way into half guard.
Pancake is thwarting Burningrom's attempts to control the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom is looking to improve his position.
Pancake with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pancake passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (18) vs (4) Burningrom
Burningrom is looking to improve his position but Pancake isn't that keen on the idea.
Pancake is looking to work his way around to Burningrom's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Pancake avoids the attempt from Burningrom to control.
Burningrom is wriggling around trying to escape.
Burningrom tries to hold on but Pancake postures up.
Burningrom is squirming around, avoiding Pancake's attempts to control the action.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pancake has control of Burningrom's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Burningrom regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Burningrom wants to hold on but Pancake pushes him away.
Burningrom really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pancake controlling from the full mount.
Burningrom is looking to improve his position but Pancake isn't that keen on the idea.
Pancake working for a submission but Burningrom is keeping him at bay.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (18) vs (6) Burningrom
Pancake is trying to keep Burningrom in close.
Pancake can't keep his opponent in guard - Burningrom advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Burningrom is looking to take a break and control but Pancake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pancake has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Burningrom is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pancake looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Burningrom is looking to advance position but Pancake won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
HFC 299 Viceroy vs Satan III
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Burningrom shoots in for a takedown but Cash shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Burningrom throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Cash holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cash stalling in the clinch.
Burningrom can't get the takedown.
Cash scores with a hook to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Burningrom's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cash lands a hook to the side of the head.
Burningrom tries to pull guard but Cash forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Johnie Cash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nero Burningrom.
Cash lands with a short shot to the head.
Cash has Burningrom pushed against the cage.
Burningrom tries to break free but Cash pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cash lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cash pushes Burningrom back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Burningrom's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cash is leaning against Burningrom and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Burningrom wants a takedown but no success here.
Cash avoiding damage.
#T1#
Burningrom drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cash lands with a right to the head. #ROC#
Burningrom is rocked!
Cash lands a right hand.
Burningrom is still on wobbly legs! Can Cash finish him?
Burningrom tries to stall but Cash uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cash.
Burningrom is working for takedown but Cash is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nice body punch from Cash.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cash lands a shoulder strike.
Cash throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Burningroms head.
Cash looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Cash lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Cash.
Cash lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Cash.
Cash dips a shoulder and cracks Burningrom with a mighty uppercut! Burningrom falls back against the cage and Cash unloads with a barrage of strikes! Burningrom is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Cash screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnie Cash!
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Event:
HFC 295 Yiftos vs Viceroy II
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Pepper lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Burningrom throws a low kick but Pepper avoids it.
Burningrom tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pepper manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pepper scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Burningrom with a poor takedown
and Pepper counters with a thumping low kick.
Pepper circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pepper appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL2#
Pepper has managed to clinch.
Pepper lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pepper content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Burningrom's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Burningrom tries a body shot but Pepper blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pepper.
Pepper lands a hook that snaps the head of Burningrom backwards.
Pepper lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pepper is working Burningrom over against the cage.
Pepper scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Burningrom is trying to push Pepper away but Pepper has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Burningrom tries to pull guard but Pepper forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pepper lands with a right to the head. #TD#
Burningrom jumps guard and drags Pepper to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Pepper must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Burningrom trying to control the position here.
Pepper trying to control but Burningrom is working from the bottom.
Pepper 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.
Burningrom seems keen to control Pepper's posture.
We've been hearing good reports from Burningrom'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.#T2#
Burningrom keeping moving, preventing Pepper from controlling successfully.
Burningrom will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pepper.
Pepper scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pepper scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pepper lands a left hand that snaps the head of Burningrom backwards. #T3#
Burningrom taking a breather.
Pepper lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pepper stalling in the clinch.
Pepper lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Burningrom.
Burningrom fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nero Burningrom. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Burningrom pulls guard effortlessly.
Burningrom seems keen to control Pepper's posture.
Pepper stops Burningrom from standing up. #T4#
Pepper looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Burningrom holds on and takes a little breather.
Burningrom has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Pepper pushes Burningrom up against the cage in a clinch.
Pepper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suma Pepper dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Burningrom closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pepper circles away.
Pepper tests Burningrom's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pepper throws a sloppy head kick and Burningrom moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Pepper fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Burningrom, pushing him back against the cage.
Pepper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Burningrom tries to pull guard but Pepper won't allow it.
Burningrom being controlled against the cage.
Burningrom really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Burningrom changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pepper fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nero Burningrom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Burningrom bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Burningrom tries to move to mount but Pepper blocks the move with his legs.
Pepper is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Burningrom 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 Pepper's shoulder. That is not cool.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Burningrom.
Burningrom working away.
Pepper tries to buck Burningrom off but Burningrom is having none of it.
A lull in the action here as Burningrom stalls from top position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pepper is looking to regain half guard here but Burningrom keeps moving and retains side control.
Burningrom advances nicely into full mount.
Burningrom content just to control the position here.
Pepper is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Burningrom content just to control the position here. #T3##T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Burningrom seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pepper for as long as he can get away with.
Burningrom'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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nero Burningrom dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Pepper scores with a shot to the body.
#CL2#
Pepper closes the distance and pushes Burningrom back into the cage.
Burningrom has had enough of the clinch but Pepper keeps him there for the moment.
Burningrom jumps guard but Pepper turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Pepper taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pepper taking a breather.
Pepper scores with a shot to the side of Burningrom's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Burningrom's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pepper stalling in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Pepper.
Burningrom fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T1#
Pepper taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pepper lands with a right to the head.
Pepper lands a nice uppercut.
Pepper holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Burningrom fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nero Burningrom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burningrom looking for a takedown.
Burningrom goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pepper prevents it.
Pepper lands with a right to the head.
Pepper lands a right hand that snaps the head of Burningrom backwards.
A short right from Pepper on the inside. #T2#
Pepper lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pepper lands a nice uppercut.
Pepper scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC2#
Burningrom is rocked!
Burningrom is trying to break the clinch but Pepper has him pressed against the cage.
Burningrom jumps guard but Pepper stands there with Burningrom around his waist. Burningrom gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Burningrom tries to stall but Pepper uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pepper lands with a short shot to the head.
Oh Burningrom is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pepper is leaning against Burningrom and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Burningrom seems to have got his legs back now.
Pepper lands a hook that snaps the head of Burningrom backwards.
Come on Pepper - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T3#
Burningrom tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Burningrom is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pepper lands with a light punch inside.
Pepper lands a nice uppercut.
Burningrom tries to score a body lock takedown but Pepper shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pepper stops a takedown attempt from Burningrom.
#TD#
Burningrom pulls guard successfully.
Burningrom has Pepper pulled in close to control his posture.
Pepper 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.
Burningrom keeping moving, preventing Pepper from controlling successfully. #T4#
Burningrom looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Burningrom is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pepper is controlling him.
Nero Burningrom overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Burningrom manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pepper manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burningrom is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Suma Pepper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pepper has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Suma Pepper!
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Event:
HFC Challengers 86
Date: Oct 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Burningrom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mauler sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Burningrom decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Burningrom will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Burningrom takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Burningrom has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've been hearing good reports from Burningrom'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.
Mauler is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mauler manages to get to full guard.
Burningrom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mauler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burningrom passes Mauler's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
Burningrom performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Mauler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Burningrom trying to control the pace.
Burningrom'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.
Mauler is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Burningrom is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Burningrom tries to pass to full mount but Mauler defends it. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Burningrom performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Mauler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Burningrom is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mauler looking for submissions off his back.
Mauler looks winded!
Burningrom has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Burningrom looking to control and managing it successfully.
Burningrom seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mauler for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Burningrom.
Mauler is working to get back to half guard.
Burningrom controlling from mount.
Burningrom continues to hold on tight.
Mauler is desperately trying to improve his position but Burningrom has a good base and remains in mount.
Burningrom content just to control the position here. #T4#
Further stalling from Burningrom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mauler working to try and regain half guard.
Burningrom controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nero Burningrom dominated that round.
That's time! Burningrom's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Burningrom throws a head kick but Mauler moves out of range.
Mauler shoots in for a takedown but Burningrom shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nero Burningrom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burningrom shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mauler with the counter takedown but Burningrom avoids it easily.
Burningrom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mauler with the counter takedown but Burningrom avoids it easily.
Burningrom swings for the body but Mauler moves out of range.
Burningrom fails with a takedown attempt.
Mauler tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burningrom leaves Mauler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nero Burningrom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burningrom shoots in but Mauler avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mauler with the counter takedown but Burningrom avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nero Burningrom. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Burningrom shoots in and drives through. Mauler sprawls well.
Mauler tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Burningrom throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Mauler counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Mauler is trying to get an arm triangle but Burningrom is defending well.
Mauler is breathing heavily.
Burningrom can't do much from the bottom here.
Burningrom is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mauler off and has taken his back!
Burningrom really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Mauler.
Mauler is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Burningrom off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Mauler is in bad spot here.
#T2#
Burningrom is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Burningrom continues to stall.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mauler tries to roll but Burningrom sticks to his back.
Burningrom 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.
Mauler can't escape the position.
#T3#
Burningrom controls the position.
I really don't envy Mauler right now.
Mauler is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Burningrom.
Mauler is really stuck here.
Burningrom trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Mauler doesn't escape.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Burningrom is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Mauler 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.
Mauler is really stuck here.
I would not like to be Mauler right now.
#T4#
Nero Burningrom overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nero Burningrom dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL#
Burningrom fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mauler, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Burningrom pulls guard effortlessly.
Burningrom is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mauler looking to pass the guard.
Burningrom trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mauler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burningrom pulls Mauler in close to prevent any damage.
Burningrom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mauler is one step ahead there. #T1#
Burningrom pulls Mauler in to control the position.
Mauler tries to free his leg and advance position but Burningrom is retaining full guard.
Mauler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Burningrom is controlling Mauler's posture.
Mauler wants to pass the guard but Burningrom is keeping the position.
Mauler is pushing down on Burningrom's leg trying to pass to half guard. Burningrom is fighting to maintain full guard but Mauler has managed to sneak the leg through.
Burningrom moves into full guard.
Burningrom controlling the position.
Mauler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burningrom swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Burningrom seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mauler won't allow Burningrom to sweep him here. #ES#
Burningrom wriggles free and stands up.
Burningrom fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Burningrom looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mauler is fending him off so far but Burningrom persists. Nope, Mauler circles away and we're back to standing.
Burningrom fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nero Burningrom. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3##TD#
Burningrom looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Burningrom looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Burningrom advances position into side control!
Burningrom controls the position.
More hug and hope from Burningrom.
Mauler is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Burningrom is staying tight to Mauler's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T4#
Mauler is trying to improve his position.
Burningrom staying calm.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Nero Burningrom showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Burningrom, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nero Burningrom!
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Event:
TWGC 13 (135lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 07, 2016 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Antonio Sanchez and Nero Burningrom. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Antonio Sanchez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Nero Burningrom!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sanchez gets a clinch.
Sanchez gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sanchez (2) vs (0) Burningrom
Sanchez won't allow Burningrom to sweep him here.
Sanchez postures up.
Burningrom keeping full guard, as Sanchez tries to pass.
Burningrom looking to control.
Burningrom is controlling Sanchez's posture.
Sanchez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Burningrom looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Burningrom pulls Sanchez in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burningrom is trying to control the position but Sanchez postures up.
Burningrom wants to control but Sanchez passes easily into half guard.
Burningrom wants to control but Sanchez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sanchez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sanchez seems to be working for a kimura but Burningrom defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Burningrom tries to roll over but Sanchez keeps him under control.
Burningrom is trying to maintain the position but Sanchez is very close to passing his half guard.
Burningrom wants to improve his position but Sanchez is controlling well.
Burningrom desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Sanchez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sanchez passes into side control, despite Burningrom's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (5) vs (0) Burningrom
Burningrom holding on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sanchez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Burningrom is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sanchez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Burningrom is pressing down on Sanchez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Burningrom not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Burningrom is controlling Sanchez's posture.
Burningrom bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sanchez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanchez (5) vs (2) Burningrom
Burningrom pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez is keeping the position for now.
Burningrom trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Sanchez wants to sweep here but Burningrom controlling him for the moment.
Burningrom is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Burningrom from controlling successfully.
Sanchez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Burningrom defends it easily.
Burningrom got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sanchez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Burningrom has managed to get both his arms back between Sanchez's legs - danger averted.
Burningrom slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sanchez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Burningrom pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez is keeping the position for now.
Burningrom slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Burningrom from controlling successfully.
Burningrom is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Let's hope that Burningrom has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Burningrom stopping the sweep attempt from Sanchez.
Burningrom advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (5) vs (5) Burningrom
Sanchez tries to buck Burningrom off but Burningrom is having none of it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanchez keeps working.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sanchez tries to buck Burningrom off but Burningrom is having none of it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sanchez (5) vs (7) Burningrom
Burningrom can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sanchez is looking to escape.
Burningrom takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sanchez is trying desperately to improve position.
Burningrom sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Burningrom tries to control but Sanchez wriggling away.
Burningrom looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom wants to control the pace but Sanchez is squirming around nicely.
Sanchez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Burningrom trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Burningrom controlling from the full mount.
Sanchez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Burningrom wants to control the pace but Sanchez is squirming around nicely.
Sanchez is working to get back to half guard.
Sanchez regains half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is not content to let Burningrom control the position.
Sanchez looking for submissions off his back.
Burningrom is looking to take a break and control but Sanchez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
My spies in 3Band MMA ($500/week) inform me that Burningrom has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Burningrom with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sanchez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sanchez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sanchez.
Burningrom advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (5) vs (10) Burningrom
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom trying to control the action but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Burningrom passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Sanchez! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sanchez (5) vs (12) Burningrom
Burningrom sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez is looking to get to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Burningrom is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Burningrom sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sanchez bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanchez (7) vs (12) Burningrom
Burningrom not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sanchez stands and throws Burningrom's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (10) vs (12) Burningrom
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom can't do much from the bottom here.
Burningrom tries to bench press Sanchez off him but Sanchez keeps the position.
Burningrom wants to control but Sanchez postures up.
Sanchez staying calm.
Sanchez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Burningrom is trying to work for a sweep but Sanchez has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sanchez (12) vs (12) Burningrom
Burningrom tries to hold on but Sanchez pushes him away.
Burningrom tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sanchez wants to finish this one by submission but Burningrom is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sanchez.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom is desperately trying to improve his position but Sanchez has a good base and remains in mount.
Sanchez seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Burningrom is holding on tight.
Sanchez working for a guillotine from mount but Burningrom is in no mood to give up.
Burningrom is working to get back to half guard.
Burningrom tries to hold on but Sanchez postures up.
Burningrom is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Sanchez is staying active.
Sanchez moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Sanchez (15) vs (12) Burningrom
Sanchez tries to keep control of the position but Burningrom is staying busy.
Burningrom can't escape the position.
Burningrom defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Sanchez's arms.
Burningrom showing good submission defense here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom can't escape the position.
Sanchez has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Burningrom has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Burningrom tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Burningrom is just holding on here. Sanchez manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Sanchez (18) vs (12) Burningrom
Burningrom is holding onto Sanchez's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.
Burningrom trying to control the action but Sanchez just sinks the hooks in.
Sanchez is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Burningrom is defending well though. Sanchez let's go of the attempt for now.
Sanchez looking for the choke but no joy.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom tries to escape but Sanchez has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Burningrom defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Sanchez has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Burningrom breaks Sanchez's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanchez (18) vs (14) Burningrom
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burningrom is looking to pass into half guard but Sanchez pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sanchez is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanchez (20) vs (14) Burningrom
Burningrom seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sanchez takes the fight on points by 20 to 14.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Antonio Sanchez waved his t-shirt featuring Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements Q160/$225's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 04, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Burningrom manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jurgel on his heels. He'll look to pass Jurgel's guard now, I'm sure.
Burningrom postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burningrom postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burningrom wants to pass the guard but Jurgel is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burningrom accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
My spies in CandasPLC inform me that Burningrom has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Burningrom wanted to stand there but Jurgel had control of the position.
Burningrom in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jurgel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Burningrom throwing strikes but missing.
Jurgel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burningrom working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burningrom accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Burningrom throwing strikes but missing.
Burningrom trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Burningrom in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jurgel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Burningrom is looking to stand up but Jurgel won't let him. #SU2#
Burningrom stands up and waves to Jurgel to follow him. #CL#
Jurgel closes the distance and pushes Burningrom back into the cage.#BC2#
Burningrom manages to break the clinch.
Burningrom is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CL2#
Burningrom has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Burningrom turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Burningrom throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB2#
Burningrom tries for a kimura but Jurgel is defending well. #T2#
The strikes coming from Burningrom are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB2#
Burningrom is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jurgel has escaped the position, nice work there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burningrom throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Jurgel regains half guard.
Burningrom not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jurgel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Burningrom.
Jurgel tries to roll over but Burningrom keeps him under control.
Burningrom missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Burningrom is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jurgel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Burningrom. #T3#
Jurgel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Burningrom.
Burningrom missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jurgel works his way to full guard. Good work.
Burningrom with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jurgel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Burningrom is looking to work some ground and pound but Jurgel has wrist control.
Burningrom in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Burningrom throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Burningrom postures up in Jurgel's guard and throws a big left but Jurgel blocks it. #SUB#
Jurgel has his foot on Burningrom's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Burningrom works his way back into a safe position though.
Jurgel is breathing heavily.
Burningrom throwing strikes from guard but Jurgel blocks nicely.
Burningrom throwing strikes from guard but Jurgel blocks nicely.
Jurgel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Burningrom loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jurgel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jurgel is trying to keep Burningrom in close.
Burningrom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jurgel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burningrom loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jurgel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jurgel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SU2#
Jurgel is working an open guard so Burningrom takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Burningrom drives through with a takedown into Jurgel's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Burningrom is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jurgel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Burningrom on the ground.
Burningrom trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nero Burningrom dominated that round.
That's time! Jurgel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Burningrom drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Burningrom tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Burningrom has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Burningrom fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Jurgel is trying to improve his position.
Burningrom throwing strikes but Jurgel manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Burningrom has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Burningrom is looking to regain half guard here but Jurgel keeps moving and retains side control.
Jurgel tries to advance to mount but Burningrom denies him.
Burningrom is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jurgel has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Burningrom tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Burningrom wants to get back to his feet but Jurgel drags him back down.#ES2#
Burningrom explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Jurgel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burningrom.
Jurgel really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jurgel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Burningrom misses with a jab, cross combination.
Burningrom has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Burningrom closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Burningrom lands in his opponent's guard.
Burningrom throws a big elbow that misses.
Burningrom postures up in Jurgel's guard and throws a big left but Jurgel blocks it.
Burningrom throws a big right hand that misses.
Burningrom throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Jurgel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Burningrom sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jurgel's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Burningrom not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Burningrom missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jurgel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Burningrom throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jurgel is looking for a sweep. Burningrom is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Burningrom wants to stand up but Jurgel has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Burningrom throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jurgel to regain full guard.
Jurgel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jurgel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Burningrom.
Burningrom working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SU2#
Burningrom gets to his feet - Jurgel follows without any prompting.
Nero Burningrom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3##CL2#
Burningrom has closed the distance and engaged Jurgel in a clinch.
Burningrom misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Jurgel.
A frustrated look appears on Burningrom's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD#
Jurgel jumps into guard, dragging Burningrom to the mat.
Burningrom postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Burningrom would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Burningrom missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jurgel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Burningrom with a flurry of punches that miss. #SU2#
Burningrom gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jurgel blocks a head kick by Burningrom.
#T4##CL2#
Burningrom closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Burningrom pulls guard successfully.
#SUB2#
Burningrom working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jurgel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jurgel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Burningrom is looking for a triangle but Jurgel pushes his legs off easily.
Jurgel won't allow Burningrom to sweep him here.
Burningrom keeping moving, preventing Jurgel from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Burningrom looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jurgel has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#ES2#
Burningrom pushes Jurgel off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nero Burningrom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jurgel misses with a two punch combination.
Burningrom swings for the body but Jurgel moves out of range.
#TD2#
Burningrom drives through with a takedown into guard.
Burningrom has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jurgel is proving hard to escape from.
Jurgel is trying to control the position but Burningrom postures up.
Burningrom trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jurgel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Burningrom missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jurgel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Burningrom thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Burningrom working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Burningrom is looking to work some ground and pound but Jurgel has wrist control.
Burningrom throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jurgel works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Burningrom drops back looking for a leg! Jurgel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jurgel manages to kick Burningrom off! Burningrom jumps back into Jurgel's guard.
Jurgel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jurgel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Burningrom throws a big right hand that misses.
Burningrom trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Burningrom throwing strikes but missing.
Jurgel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nero Burningrom has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jurgel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Jurgel looking to control.
Burningrom postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jurgel working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nero Burningrom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Burningrom closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Burningrom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Burningrom pulls Jurgel into guard.
#SUB2#
Burningrom has his feet on Jurgel's thighs here. He's pushed Jurgel off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Jurgel screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nero Burningrom!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Burningrom misses with the combination.
Nym appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL#
Nym closes the distance and clinches.
Burningrom takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Nym on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nym. #ROC#
Burningrom is rocked!
Nym with a knee to the head.
Burningrom is still on wobbly legs! Can Nym finish him?
Nym creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Burningrom with a big uppercut! Burningrom tries to clinch up but Nym pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Burningrom to the mat! Burningrom covers up and Nym unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sudo Nym!
Sudo Nym took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Bloodlust Horde Fightwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
TWGC 12 (145lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Nero Burningrom and Sean Richards. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Nero Burningrom! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sean Richards!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Burningrom tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Richards wants to counter with a clinch but Burningrom pushes him away.
Burningrom seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Burningrom tries to clinch there but Richards circles away.
Richards clinches.
Richards gets control of Burningrom's arms and successfully pulls guard. Richards will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Burningrom drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Richards manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Burningrom has Richards in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burningrom (0) vs (2) Richards
Burningrom looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Richards is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Richards must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burningrom is looking for a triangle here but Richards uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Burningrom (0) vs (5) Richards
Richards happy to just control the position for now.
Richards works to advance to full mount. Burningrom defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Burningrom (0) vs (7) Richards
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burningrom is desperately trying to improve his position but Richards has a good base and remains in mount.
Richards tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burningrom wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Burningrom (0) vs (10) Richards
Our spies down at at Den of Tears (22 coaches) inform us that Richards has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Richards controlling the position well here. Burningrom rolled but Richards kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Burningrom tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Burningrom is working to get back to half guard.
Richards sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Richards has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Burningrom is trying desperately to improve position.
Burningrom regains half guard.
Well, if Richards is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Burningrom looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Burningrom really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Burningrom looking for submissions off his back.
Burningrom looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Burningrom looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards controlling the action here.
Burningrom looking for submissions off his back.
Burningrom is pressing down on Richards's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Richards is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Burningrom had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Richards defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom is looking for a triangle but Richards pushes his legs off easily.
Richards slips nicely into half guard.
Richards is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Richards frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Burningrom (0) vs (13) Richards
Richards controlling the position easily from mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Richards takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Burningrom is desperately trying to improve his position but Richards has a good base and remains in mount.
Richards controlling from the full mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Burningrom slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Burningrom wants to get back to full guard.
Burningrom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Richards pulls his head out easily.
Richards with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Richards's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Burningrom looking for submissions off his back.
Burningrom actively working from the bottom here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom looking for a kimura from the bottom but Richards passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Burningrom (0) vs (16) Richards
Burningrom is looking for a sweep.
Richards controlling the position from side mount.
Burningrom is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Richards staying calm.
Burningrom is trying to work for a sweep but Richards has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Burningrom (0) vs (18) Richards
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Richards tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Richards manages to capitalize on a mistake by Burningrom to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Burningrom (0) vs (21) Richards
Burningrom is really stuck here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Burningrom rolls, trying to escape but Richards keeps control of the position.
Burningrom rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Burningrom looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Richards pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Burningrom (0) vs (24) Richards
Richards controlling from the full mount.
More stalling from Richards.
Richards is continuing to stall.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom is wriggling around trying to escape.
Richards controlling from the full mount.
Burningrom keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Richards looking to control and managing it successfully.
Burningrom is looking to improve his position but Richards isn't that keen on the idea.
Richards controlling his opponent.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom is looking to improve his position but Richards isn't that keen on the idea.
Richards moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Burningrom (0) vs (27) Richards
Burningrom rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Richards wants to pass to mount but Burningrom is defending the position.
Burningrom actively working from the bottom here.
Burningrom looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Burningrom looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Burningrom looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Richards is taking a breather. Burningrom says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Burningrom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Richards pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Richards seems content to control.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Richards.
Burningrom actively working from the bottom here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Richards with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Richards frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Burningrom (0) vs (30) Richards
Richards controlling the pace for now.
Burningrom has given up his back here. Will Richards look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Burningrom (0) vs (33) Richards
Richards has the hooks in. Burningrom is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Richards just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Richards is hanging on to Burningrom's back as he tries to escape.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom is working hard here to advance position.
Richards is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Burningrom tries to break free.
Richards is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Burningrom is really stuck here.
Richards is trying to stick to Burningrom's back but Burningrom is turning into Richards. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Richards's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Burningrom. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burningrom (2) vs (33) Richards
Burningrom drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Richards dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burningrom (2) vs (35) Richards
Richards is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The adventures of Richards the control monster continue. Boring.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Burningrom had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Richards defends it easily.
Burningrom will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Burningrom is breathing heavily.
Burningrom has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Richards is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Burningrom. Score +3 for passing guard: Burningrom (2) vs (38) Richards
Richards is staying tight to Burningrom's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Richards moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Burningrom (2) vs (40) Richards
Richards controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richards wins on points by 40 to 2.
A very excited looking Sean Richards 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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 01, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Nym closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Burningrom is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nym to keep the fight standing.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nym lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Burningrom trying to control the position but instead, Nym has worked for underhooks and has pushed Burningrom into the cage.
A hook to the body from Nym.
Nym unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nym lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Burningrom backwards.
Nym lands an elbow inside that Burningrom shrugs off.
Burningrom is trying to force a seperation but Nym has the dominant position.
Burningrom tries to stall but Nym uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nym lands a body shot.
Burningrom is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nym lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nym lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nym scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC#
Burningrom is rocked!
Nym creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Burningrom's defenses.
Burningrom is still on wobbly legs! Can Nym finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nym works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nym.
Nym creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Burningrom with a big uppercut! Burningrom tries to clinch up but Nym pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Burningrom to the mat! Burningrom covers up and Nym unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sudo Nym!
Sudo Nym really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Bloodlust Horde Fightwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Burningrom throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Downem counters with a nice double leg into side control. Burningrom won't be happy with that.
Downem creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Downem landing strikes.
Downem scores with punches from side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Burningrom'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.
Burningrom is trying to get back to his feet.
Downem controlling from side mount.
Burningrom is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Downem has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Burningrom tries to improve position but can't. #SU2#
Downem stands up.
Burningrom shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Downem but Downem pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A punch combination from Downem misses. #CL2#
Downem gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Downem lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Downem lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Burningrom or not. #TD2#
Downem wants the takedown. Burningrom is fighting it off but Downem persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Burningrom's guard against the cage.#SUB#
Burningrom looking for a guillotine here but Downem defends easily.
#SUB#
Burningrom looking for subs off his back but Downem has passed one foot through into half guard.
Downem perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Burningrom looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Downem controlling the pace.
Downem has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2##SUB2#
Downem is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Burningrom sees it coming and defends easily.
Downem working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Burningrom tries to kick Downem off but Downem keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Burningrom actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Downem seems to be working for a kimura but Burningrom defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Burningrom is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Downem scores with a couple of nice shots.
Burningrom looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Downem moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Burningrom.
Downem trying to control the position but Burningrom is working away. #T3#
Downem 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 Burningrom's shoulder. That is not cool. #SU2#
Downem decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Burningrom shoots and misses
and Burningrom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Burningrom shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Downem as he jumps to the side.
Downem feints a counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nero Burningrom. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Downem throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Burningrom tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Downem is in Burningrom's guard.
Downem is in close to Burningrom's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Downem controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Burningrom looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Downem has picked Burningrom up and slammed him! Burningrom can't keep hold of the triangle and Downem manages to pass to side control!
Burningrom takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T4#
Burningrom manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#ES2#
Downem makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Downem avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Burningrom doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Downem counter with a right hand. #ROC2#
Burningrom is rocked!
Downem drops Burningrom with a naaaaasty hook - Burningrom is in real trouble here! Downem dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takem Downem!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 29, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Heimolainen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Burningrom to the mat! Burningrom manages to get full guard. #SUB2#
Burningrom has his foot on Heimolainen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Heimolainen works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Heimolainen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Burningrom has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Heimolainen has managed to get both his arms back between Burningrom's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Burningrom throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Burningrom is looking for a triangle but Heimolainen pushes his legs off easily.
Burningrom keeping moving, preventing Heimolainen from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heimolainen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Heimolainen connects with a couple of short punches.
Heimolainen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Heimolainen passes Burningrom's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heimolainen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Burningrom is looking for a sweep. Heimolainen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Heimolainen wants to take a breather but Burningrom is having none of it.
Heimolainen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#ES2#
Burningrom has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Heimolainen is on him like a limpet, forcing Burningrom back against the cage.#T1#
The referee is keeping an eye on Heimolainen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#TD#
Heimolainen jumps guard.
Burningrom throwing strikes from guard but Heimolainen blocks nicely.
Burningrom is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Burningrom throwing strikes but missing.
Burningrom throws a strike but Heimolainen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Heimolainen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Burningrom looking for a guillotine here but Heimolainen defends easily.
Heimolainen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Heimolainen wants to pass the guard but Burningrom is keeping the position.#T2#
Heimolainen trying to control but Burningrom is working from the bottom.
Heimolainen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Burningrom gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Burningrom looking for submissions off his back.
Heimolainen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Burningrom's head.
Burningrom is staying active underneath Heimolainen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Burningrom is looking to escape.
Heimolainen passes the guard and advances to mount! #T3##SUB#
Heimolainen looking to secure an arm triangle but Burningrom defends it well.
Burningrom's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Heimolainen is landing with some decent strikes but Burningrom is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Heimolainen controlling from mount. #SUB#
Heimolainen has control of Burningrom's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Burningrom regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Heimolainen throwing strikes here but Burningrom is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Burningrom is trying to stand.
Burningrom is looking to improve his position but Heimolainen isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Heimolainen looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Heimolainen wants to finish this one by submission but Burningrom is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Heimolainen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Heimolainen wants to control the pace but Burningrom is squirming around nicely.
Burningrom wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Heimolainen looking to control but Burningrom is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Burningrom is working to get back to half guard.
Heimolainen controlling the position easily from mount.
Heimolainen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Burningrom is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burningrom's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Burningrom is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erkki Heimolainen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Heimolainen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Heimolainen.
Knees to the body from Heimolainen.
#TD#
Heimolainen has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Burningrom regains guard immediately.
Heimolainen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burningrom is keeping the position for now.
Heimolainen works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Burningrom actively working from the bottom here.#SU#
Heimolainen stands up from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Heimolainen closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Heimolainen on the inside. #TD#
Heimolainen has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Burningrom is trying to keep an underhook but Heimolainen manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Heimolainen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Burningrom is just riding it out for now. Heimolainen eventually gives up the hold. #T1##SUB2#
Burningrom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Heimolainen pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Heimolainen moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Burningrom.
Heimolainen tries to move into full mount but can't pass Burningrom's legs.
Burningrom pushes Heimolainen away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Heimolainen gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Heimolainen looks up at the clock and then as Burningrom takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Heimolainen smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Heimolainen taking a breather here.
Heimolainen trying to control the position but Burningrom is working away.
Burningrom wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Heimolainen trying to control the action but Burningrom is working from the bottom.
Burningrom is being controlled here.
Burningrom is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Heimolainen asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Erkki Heimolainen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Heimolainen slows the pace down.
Heimolainen lands some shots froms side control.
Burningrom is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Heimolainen is controlling him well.
Burningrom is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Burningrom is still trying to improve position.#T3#
Heimolainen wants to control but Burningrom is keeping him busy.
Heimolainen taking a breather here.
Heimolainen advances to mount. #SUB#
Heimolainen is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Burningrom has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SU#
Heimolainen stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Erkki Heimolainen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Heimolainen lands a two punch combo.
#TD#
Heimolainen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Burningrom!
Burningrom is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Burningrom is not content to let Heimolainen control the position. #T4#
Burningrom is looking for a sweep.
Heimolainen controlling from side mount.
Burningrom is trying to get back to his feet.
The strikes coming from Heimolainen are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Burningrom is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Heimolainen tries to move to mount but Burningrom blocks the move with his legs.
Burningrom is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Heimolainen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Burningrom is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burningrom is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Heimolainen has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erkki Heimolainen dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Burningrom fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Heimolainen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Burningrom sprawls well initially but Heimolainen persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Burningrom has one foot on Heimolainen's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Heimolainen. #ES2#
Burningrom throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burningrom throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL#
Burningrom gets tackled into the cage by Heimolainen. Heimolainen maintains the clinch.
Burningrom stalling.
Heimolainen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burningrom can do to turn this around?
Burningrom wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Burningrom is trying to maintain a safe position but Heimolainen gets an underhook and turns Burningrom into the cage.#TD#
Heimolainen is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Burningrom can't fight it off and eventually Heimolainen manages to take the fight to the floor. Burningrom looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Burningrom is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1#
Heimolainen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SU#
Heimolainen stands up from Burningrom's guard - Heimolainen perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Heimolainen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Burningrom sprawls well initially but Heimolainen persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Burningrom has one foot on Heimolainen's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
A right-left combo lands from Heimolainen. #TD#
Heimolainen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Burningrom is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Heimolainen defends well.
Heimolainen pushes down on Burningrom's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Burningrom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Heimolainen pulls his head out easily.
Burningrom takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Heimolainen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Heimolainen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Burningrom for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Burningrom looking for submissions off his back.
Heimolainen tries to pass to full mount but Burningrom defends it. #SUB2#
Burningrom looking for subs from the bottom but Heimolainen mounts him!
Burningrom is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
Heimolainen controlling the pace for now.
Burningrom wants to get back to his feet.
Heimolainen content just to control the position here.
Heimolainen looking to control but Burningrom is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Burningrom is desperately trying to improve his position but Heimolainen has a good base and remains in mount.
Heimolainen controlling from mount.
Burningrom is squirming around, avoiding Heimolainen's attempts to control the action.
Heimolainen controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Burningrom is trying desperately to improve position.
Erkki Heimolainen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Burningrom is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Heimolainen controlling the pace for now.
Burningrom is trying desperately to improve position.
Nero Burningrom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Heimolainen controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Erkki Heimolainen.
Well Heimolainen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erkki Heimolainen!
Our winner, Erkki Heimolainen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
L.A.C.A. 10 - Rogers VS. Secoy
Date: Apr 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Burningrom fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A jab from Baird does it's job there.
Burningrom throws a sloppy head kick
and Baird cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Baird lands with a good body shot.
Baird lands a right hook to the body.
A low kick from Burningrom misses
and Baird counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Baird closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Burningrom to the mat! Burningrom manages to get full guard. #SUB2#
Burningrom is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Baird defends well.
Baird slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Baird wants to control from the top but Burningrom keeps moving. #T1#
Burningrom keeping full guard, as Baird tries to pass.
Baird prevents Burningrom from getting back to his feet.
Baird forces his way into half guard.
Burningrom regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Burningrom looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Burningrom throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Burningrom escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Baird gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Baird engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Burningrom looking for a guillotine here but Baird defends easily.
#T2##SUB2#
Burningrom is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Baird advances to half guard.
Baird stops Burningrom from getting back to his feet.
#SUB#
Baird is working for a kimura but Burningrom is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Baird is looking for a kimura but Burningrom is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Baird to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Burningrom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Baird pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Baird is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Burningrom looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Burningrom is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Burningrom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Baird pulls his head out easily.
Burningrom is trying to stand back up but Baird is controlling him
#SUB2#
Burningrom looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Baird is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Baird passes to side control.
Burningrom tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Baird is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Burningrom knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Baird wants to control but Burningrom is keeping him busy. #T4#
Burningrom is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Baird looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Burningrom is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Baird is controlling him well.#SUB#
Baird tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Baird tries for a kimura but Burningrom is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baird prevents Burningrom from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Macadam Baird dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Burningrom misses with a leg kick
and Baird cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Burningrom tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baird paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Burningrom is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Baird scores with a shot to the body.
#TD2#
Baird gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Burningrom to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Burningrom missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Burningrom got a little sloppy there for a moment and Baird has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Burningrom has managed to get both his arms back between Baird's legs - danger averted.
Burningrom must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Burningrom throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Burningrom throws a sloppy strike and Baird has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Burningrom is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Baird!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Macadam Baird!
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Event:
L.A.C.A. 7 - Jung VS. Gamboa
Date: Apr 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Burningrom looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lewith is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Burningrom forces Lewith back against the cage and clinches.
Lewith wants to get back to striking at distance but Burningrom won't allow it.
Burningrom has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lewith leaning against his opponent.
Burningrom doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lewith is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Burningrom is keeping busy.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lewith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burningrom looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Burningrom tries to break free but Lewith pushes him back against the cage.
Lewith looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lewith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD#
Burningrom manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Burningrom has his foot on Lewith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lewith works his way back into a safe position though.
Lewith trying to control the position from guard on top but Burningrom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Burningrom is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lewith defends well.#T1#
Burningrom keeping moving, preventing Lewith from controlling successfully.
Lewith might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Burningrom haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lewith is pushing down on Burningrom's leg trying to pass to half guard. Burningrom is fighting to maintain full guard but Lewith has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've been hearing good reports from Burningrom'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.
Lewith uses his free foot to push down on Burningrom's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Burningrom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burningrom is looking to improve his position but Lewith isn't that keen on the idea.
Burningrom is working hard here to advance position.
Lewith wants to control the pace but Burningrom is squirming around nicely.
Burningrom is trying to stand up.
Burningrom prevents Lewith from taking his back.#T2#
Burningrom is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Burningrom really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lewith looking to ground and pound but Burningrom is blocking nicely.
Burningrom regains half guard.
Burningrom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Burningrom looking for submissions off his back.
Burningrom is not content to let Lewith control the position.#SUB#
Burningrom actively working from the bottom here.
Burningrom is staying active underneath Lewith, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Lewith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Burningrom really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Burningrom is staying active underneath Lewith, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lewith prevents Burningrom from standing back up.
#SUB#
Burningrom actively working from the bottom here.
Lewith trying to control the action but Burningrom is working from the bottom.
Lewith looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Burningrom with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Burningrom looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Burningrom actively working from the bottom here.
Lewith with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Burningrom is not content to let Lewith control the position.
Lewith prevents Burningrom from standing back up.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lewith trying to control from half guard but Burningrom is working away. #SUB#
Burningrom looking for submissions off his back.
Lewith wants to pass to mount but Burningrom is defending the position.
Burningrom tries to kick Lewith off but Lewith keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Burningrom actively working from the bottom here.
Lewith trying to control the action but Burningrom is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Burningrom looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Burningrom is staying active underneath Lewith, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Burningrom looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Burningrom looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nero Burningrom will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Burningrom fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lewith to the ground. Burningrom is now in Lewith's guard.
Lewith is trying to keep Burningrom in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burningrom accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Burningrom loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewith trying to keep a closed guard but Burningrom is proving a slippery customer.
Lewith managing to control the position.
Burningrom postures up in Lewith's guard and throws a big left but Lewith blocks it.
Burningrom will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Burningrom would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Burningrom working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Burningrom loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Burningrom pushing down on Lewith's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lewith slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Burningrom is looking to stand up but Lewith won't let him.
Burningrom is looking to work some ground and pound but Lewith has wrist control.
Lewith looking to control.
Burningrom throwing strikes from guard but Lewith blocks nicely.
Burningrom missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Burningrom tries to stand but Lewith is controlling from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burningrom accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Burningrom wanted to stand there but Lewith had control of the position.
Burningrom has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lewith connects with a body shot that sends Burningrom's belly button to the back.
Good work by Lewith as he checks the leg kick.
Lewith let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#TD#
Burningrom drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lewith 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lewith holds on and takes a little breather.
Burningrom with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Lewith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lewith looking to control.
Burningrom postures up in Lewith's guard and throws a big left but Lewith blocks it.
Burningrom postures up in Lewith's guard and throws a big left but Lewith blocks it. #SUB#
Burningrom drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lewith manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Burningrom has Lewith in his guard.#REVB#
Lewith wants to control from the top but Burningrom keeps moving. #SUB#
Lewith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Burningrom has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lewith has managed to get both his arms back between Burningrom's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Burningrom working for a triangle but Lewith defends it easily.
Lewith trying to control but Burningrom is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Burningrom has his foot on Lewith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lewith works his way back into a safe position though.
Lewith wants to control from the top but Burningrom keeps moving.
Lewith is looking to work some ground and pound but Burningrom has wrist control.
Lewith passes Burningrom's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lewith trying to control from half guard but Burningrom is working away. #SUB2#
Lewith wants to work for an arm triangle but Burningrom is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Burningrom keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lewith is looking to take a break and control but Burningrom is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lewith passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Burningrom!
Burningrom gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nero Burningrom dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Lewith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burningrom circles away quickly and effectively.
Burningrom is looking to counter the offense by Lewith and move into the clinch.#TD#
Burningrom shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Burningrom was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Burningrom is trying to ground and pound but Lewith uses the momentary lack of control by Burningrom to regain half guard.
Burningrom throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lewith trying to hold on to Burningrom's head to control him but Burningrom postures up.
#SUB#
Burningrom is trying for a kimura here. Lewith looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Burningrom wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nero Burningrom!
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