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TWGC 14 (265lbs, D4): London Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Micheal Burns and Barry Allen. 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Micheal Burns! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Barry Allen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Burns shoots in for a takedown but Allen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Allen shoots in but no luck this time.
Allen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Burns shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Allen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burns (2) vs (0) Allen
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burns pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Allen is keeping the position for now.
Burns trying to control but Allen is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen looking for a sweep. Not yet Allen, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns wants to pass the guard but Allen is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.
Burns is really struggling to control Allen but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Burns looking to sit in guard and control but Allen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (2) vs (2) Allen
Burns is trying to keep Allen in close.
Allen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen won't allow Burns to sweep him here.
Allen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (2) vs (5) Allen
Burns looking for a sweep but Allen has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Burns (2) vs (7) Allen
Allen fails to take his opponent's back.
Burns is trying desperately to improve position.
Allen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Burns is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Allen looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Burns is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Burns can't escape the position.
Allen working for a guillotine from mount but Burns is in no mood to give up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Burns is looking to escape.
Burns working to try and regain half guard.
Burns wants to control but Allen is having none of it.
Burns on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Burns tries to get out of the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Allen wants to control the pace but Burns is squirming around nicely.
Burns tries to hold on but Allen pushes him away.
Burns can't escape the position.
We've been informed that Allen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Allen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Burns is looking to escape.
Allen wants to finish this one by submission but Burns is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Allen.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Allen looking to secure an arm triangle but Burns defends it well.
Allen looking to control but Burns is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Allen goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Burns is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (4) vs (7) Allen
Allen keeping full guard, as Burns tries to pass.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Allen working a defensive guard here.
Allen keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.
Burns is looking to pass into half guard but Allen pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Allen is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (4) vs (9) Allen
Allen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Burns working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Allen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Allen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Burns looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Allen passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (4) vs (12) Allen
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Allen is working to tighten his grip on Burns's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Burns has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Allen is really squeezing tight and eventually Burns passes out! Allen breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Barry Allen!
After winning the bout, Barry Allen 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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