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TWGC 15 (155lbs, D1): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brett Hartlock and Predator Burns. Hartlock kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Shoot To Thrill by AC/DC. Burns has chosen Jiu-Jitsu as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Brett Hartlock! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Predator Burns!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hartlock gets tackled into the cage by Burns. Burns maintains the clinch.
Burns is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hartlock to keep the fight standing.
Hartlock is working for takedown but Burns is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hartlock is working for takedown but Burns is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hartlock can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brett Hartlock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burns jumps guard.
Burns looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hartlock is one step ahead there.
Hartlock works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Burns is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hartlock's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hartlock's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hartlock (0) vs (4) Burns
Burns is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Hartlock's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Hartlock rolls, trying to escape but Burns keeps control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns biding his time, controlling Hartlock.
Hartlock trying to control the hands but Burns won't let him.
Hartlock tries to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burns working for the choke.
Hartlock is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Hartlock tries to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartlock is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Burns's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Burns not allowing Hartlock to control his hands.
Hartlock rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Burns slows the pace down in half guard.
Hartlock is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Burns pulls his head out easily.
Hartlock tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Burns has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Hartlock (0) vs (7) Burns
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hartlock is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Burns has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hartlock (0) vs (10) Burns
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns controlling well, preventing Hartlock from escaping the position.
Good control from Burns.
Hartlock is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Burns gets his way!
Burns is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Hartlock tries to escape the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Burns controlling the positon.
Will Burns go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
I really don't envy Hartlock right now.
Hartlock trying to control but not successfully.
Burns trying to control momentarily.
I really don't envy Hartlock right now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Burns doesn't have the hooks in and Hartlock manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hartlock (2) vs (10) Burns
Hartlock stopping the sweep attempt from Burns.
Burns keeping moving, preventing Hartlock from controlling successfully.
Burns tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Burns is trying to control the position but Hartlock postures up.
Hartlock will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Burns tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Burns throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Burns had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hartlock defends it easily.
Hartlock tries to free his leg and advance position but Burns is retaining full guard.
Burns looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hartlock is one step ahead there.
Burns has his feet on Hartlock's thighs here. He's pushed Hartlock off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Hartlock screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Predator Burns!
Predator Burns took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Lets do the Trilogy fight. Good fight Man.'. |
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