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CACC 159: Average vs Halo III PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Jack Blood! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Amos Burton!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Anthony Taglia and Dean Styles.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Blood gets tackled into the ropes by Burton. Burton maintains the clinch.
Blood tries to score a body lock takedown but Burton shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Burton successfully pulls guard.
Blood avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Blood'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.
Burton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Blood pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burton is keeping the position for now.
Blood trying to control but Burton is working from the bottom.
Burton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Burton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blood can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blood controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Blood avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burton has his foot on Blood's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blood works his way back into a safe position though.
Blood passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Blood (3) vs (0) Burton
Blood is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Burton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Blood advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Blood (5) vs (0) Burton
Burton is trying to escape the mount.
Blood looking to control but Burton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Blood controlling the pace for now.
Burton is desperately trying to improve his position but Blood has a good base and remains in mount.
Burton wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Blood (8) vs (0) Burton
Burton is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Burton showing good submission defense here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blood is cranking Burton's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Burton! He's tightened the choke and Burton is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jack Blood!
Jack Blood decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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