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CWC 324 - Burroughs vs Ramirez PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Dreynos Elvul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 23 losses; Ono Kuronoa!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kuronoa drives through and clinches with Elvul against the cage.
Kuronoa manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Elvul not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kuronoa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Elvul doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Elvul manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kuronoa working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Elvul has passed into half guard!
Elvul will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kuronoa is trying to maintain the position but Elvul is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuronoa works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kuronoa is looking for a triangle but Elvul pushes his legs off easily.
Elvul looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuronoa has his foot on Elvul's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Elvul works his way back into a safe position though.
Elvul works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Elvul is working for a submission of some sort.
Kuronoa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Elvul has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Elvul (3) vs (0) Kuronoa
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elvul controlling his opponent.
Kuronoa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Elvul controlling the position easily from mount.
Kuronoa is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuronoa manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kuronoa looking for submissions off his back.
Elvul is thwarting Kuronoa's attempts to control the position.
Kuronoa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kuronoa.
Kuronoa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Elvul defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elvul trying to control but Kuronoa is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elvul sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Elvul looking to pass the guard.
Elvul looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kuronoa wants to control the position but Elvul says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Kuronoa tries to roll over but Elvul keeps him under control.
Elvul looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kuronoa is trying to maintain the position but Elvul is very close to passing his half guard.
Kuronoa won't allow Elvul to pass to mount.
Kuronoa is looking for a sweep. Elvul is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Elvul takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Elvul moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Kuronoa. Score +3 for passing guard: Elvul (6) vs (0) Kuronoa
A lull in the action here.
Kuronoa tries to buck Elvul off but Elvul is having none of it.
Elvul wants to control but Kuronoa is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuronoa is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Elvul perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Elvul is working for a kimura but Kuronoa is defending it quite comfortably.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kuronoa is refusing to be controlled, as Elvul sits in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Elvul in particular looking to stall.
Kuronoa is trying to maintain the position but Elvul is very close to passing his half guard.
Elvul is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kuronoa! Score +3 for passing guard: Elvul (9) vs (0) Kuronoa
Elvul can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kuronoa is looking to escape.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kuronoa is trying to escape the mount.
Elvul can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kuronoa is looking to escape.
Elvul content just to control the position here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kuronoa is trying to escape the mount.
Kuronoa tries to lock up and control but Elvul gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Elvul looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kuronoa is trying desperately to improve position.
Kuronoa wants to control but Elvul is having none of it.
Elvul controlling from the full mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kuronoa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Elvul is working for a guillotine from mount but Kuronoa frees his head quite easily.
Elvul wants to control the pace but Kuronoa is squirming around nicely.
Kuronoa is trying to escape the mount.
Elvul controlling his opponent.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Elvul trying to control but Kuronoa is having none of it.
Elvul controlling his opponent.
Kuronoa wants to control but Elvul is having none of it.
Elvul sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kuronoa holds on to Elvul around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Kuronoa 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.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kuronoa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kuronoa tries to hold on but Elvul postures up.
Elvul wants to control the pace but Kuronoa is squirming around nicely.
Kuronoa is looking to improve his position but Elvul isn't that keen on the idea.
Elvul looking to control but Kuronoa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kuronoa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kuronoa is squirming around, avoiding Elvul's attempts to control the action.
Elvul working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Kuronoa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kuronoa keeps trying to improve his position.
Kuronoa wants to control but Elvul is having none of it.
Elvul looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Elvul seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kuronoa for as long as he can get away with.
Kuronoa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Elvul looking to control but Kuronoa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuronoa 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: Elvul (9) vs (2) Kuronoa
Kuronoa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Elvul is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elvul takes the fight on points by 9 to 2.
After winning the bout, Dreynos Elvul 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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