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CWC 309 - Prelims PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Cicero Verus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Lester Burnham!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Burnham shoots in and bounces Verus off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Verus (0) vs (2) Burnham
Verus wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Burnham trying to control but Verus is working from the bottom.
Burnham drops back looking for a leg! Verus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Verus manages to kick Burnham off! Burnham jumps back into Verus's guard.
Verus wants to sweep here but Burnham controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verus keeping full guard, as Burnham tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burnham drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Verus dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Verus (2) vs (2) Burnham
Burnham is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Verus won't allow Burnham to sweep him here.
Burnham not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Burnham is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Verus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Verus is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Verus looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burnham is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Burnham working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Verus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Verus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Burnham manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Verus manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Verus (2) vs (4) Burnham
Burnham pushing down on Verus's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Burnham in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Verus tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Burnham!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lester Burnham!
After winning the bout, Lester Burnham thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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