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CWC 324 - Burroughs vs Ramirez PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 14 losses; Bo Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Kaz McStafferson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nickal manages to get an easy takedown there - catching McStafferson on his heels. He'll look to pass McStafferson's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nickal (2) vs (0) McStafferson
Nickal will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nickal slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (5) vs (0) McStafferson
McStafferson is looking to reverse the position.
Nickal advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Nickal (7) vs (0) McStafferson
McStafferson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nickal is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. McStafferson is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Nickal (10) vs (0) McStafferson
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickal keeps control of the position as McStafferson tries to break free.
Nickal is looking to control McStafferson but McStafferson is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Nickal is hanging on to McStafferson's back as he tries to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McStafferson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McStafferson 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.
Nickal is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! McStafferson is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bo Nickal!
An out of breath Bo Nickal thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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