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TWGC 19 (155lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Predator Burns (ranked 710 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timothy Robinson (ranked 2298 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns comes into the arena with Jiu-Jitsu blaring out of the sound system. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Timothy Robinson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Predator Burns! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Timothy Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Robinson gets tackled into the cage by Burns. Burns maintains the clinch.
Burns pulls guard effortlessly.
Burns can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Robinson controls the pace.
Burns has his foot on Robinson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Robinson works his way back into a safe position though.
Robinson trying to control but Burns is working from the bottom.
Robinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burns had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Robinson defends it easily.
Robinson looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Burns manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Robinson has Burns in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (2) vs (0) Robinson
Burns looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Robinson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (2) vs (2) Robinson
Burns has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Robinson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns controlling the position.
Burns keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Burns keeping full guard, as Robinson tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burns looking for a guillotine here but Robinson defends easily.
Burns working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Robinson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Robinson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson forces his way into half guard.
Burns is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Robinson wants to free his trapped foot but Burns is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Burns trying to control but Robinson postures up.
Robinson prevents Burns from improving his position.
Burns looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Robinson not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Burns is pressing down on Robinson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Burns isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Robinson stacks Burns on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Robinson! Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (2) vs (5) Robinson
Burns manages to get back to half guard.
Burns is not content to let Robinson control the position.
Robinson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (2) vs (8) Robinson
Burns regains half guard.
Robinson is keen to just control but Burns is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson wants to pass to mount but Burns is defending the position.
My spies in Gorilla Warfare Academy inform me that Robinson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Burns is staying active underneath Robinson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Burns wants to get back to full guard.
Robinson wants to pass to mount but Burns is defending the position.
Burns manages to get to full guard.
Robinson looking to pass the guard.
Robinson stands and throws Burns's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (2) vs (11) Robinson
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Burns manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Robinson is trying to work for a kimura but Burns is defending well.
Robinson trying to pass the guard but Burns defending well.
Burns tries to roll over but Robinson keeps him under control.
Burns is working hard here to advance position.
Burns is pressing down on Robinson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Robinson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Burns looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Burns looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Burns! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Burns (6) vs (11) Robinson
Burns working away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Burns trying to control the action but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Robinson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Burns's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Burns trying to work for an americana but Robinson has managed to regain full guard.
Robinson can't keep his opponent in guard - Burns advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Burns trying to control from half guard but Robinson is working away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Burns wants to work for an arm triangle but Robinson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Burns wants to work for an arm triangle but Robinson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Burns works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (9) vs (11) Robinson
Burns tries to move into full mount but can't pass Robinson's legs.
Robinson regains half guard.
Robinson trying to control from the bottom.
Robinson is looking for a sweep. Burns is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Burns in particular looking to stall.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Robinson trying to control from the bottom.
Burns wants to pass to mount but Robinson is defending the position.
Burns wants to control but Robinson is keeping him busy.
Robinson trying to control here.
Burns works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (12) vs (11) Robinson
Burns trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Burns goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Robinson turns into him and now he's in Burns's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (12) vs (13) Robinson
Robinson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Burns is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Burns looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Robinson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Burns can't keep his opponent in guard - Robinson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is looking to take a break and control but Burns is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Robinson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Burns is pressing down on Robinson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Burns is looking for a triangle but Robinson pushes his legs off easily.
Robinson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Robinson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (12) vs (16) Robinson
Burns is trying to improve his position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Burns sneaks back into half guard.
Robinson controlling the pace.
Robinson trying to mount his opponent but Burns defends it.
Burns is in trouble now - Robinson has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (12) vs (19) Robinson
Robinson trying to control but Burns is having none of it.
Burns tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Robinson pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Robinson controlling from mount.
Robinson moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Burns (12) vs (22) Robinson
Robinson keeps control of the position as Burns tries to break free.
Burns is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Robinson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Burns is defending well though. Robinson let's go of the attempt for now.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Robinson tries to keep control of the position but Burns is staying busy.
Robinson is looking for the choke from the back position but Burns is controlling his hands well.
Burns is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Robinson is trying to stick to Burns's back but Burns is turning into Robinson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Robinson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Burns. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (14) vs (22) Robinson
Burns looking to pass the guard.
Burns is looking to pass into half guard but Robinson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Robinson is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (14) vs (24) Robinson
Burns keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Robinson passes Burns's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Burns actively working from the bottom here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Burns is defending against the submission attempts here by Robinson.
Robinson trying to control from half guard but Burns is working away.
Robinson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Robinson is looking to advance position but Burns won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robinson wins on points by 24 to 14.
Timothy Robinson gave a mention to Sully's Bar & Grill in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Predator Burns was interviewed post fight and said 'It's ok, i'm home.'. |
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