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Event:
TWGC 22 (265lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brian Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greco Roman (ranked 8976 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns comes to the cage accompanied by Rock Master Scott & The Dynamic Three - The Roof Is On Fire. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Brian Burns! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 14 losses; Greco Roman!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Roman closes the distance and clinches up with Burns, looking for a takedown. Roman pushes Burns against the cage but Burns circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Burns has closed the distance and engaged Roman in a clinch.
Burns is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Roman can't fight it off and eventually Burns manages to take the fight to the floor. Roman looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burns (2) vs (0) Roman
Roman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Burns has gone for a leg lock! Roman slips out almost immediately though and dives into Burns's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (2) vs (2) Roman
Burns looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Roman passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roman prevents Burns from improving his position.
Burns looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roman is controlling the pace.
Burns has a hand on Roman's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Roman takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (2) vs (5) Roman
Roman trying to control but Burns is having none of it.
We've been hearing good reports from Burns's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Burns keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roman looking to control but Burns is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Burns is wriggling around trying to escape.
Roman is looking to work his way around to Burns's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Roman controlling the position easily from mount.
My spies in HELLCADEMY (Ground Training) inform me that Roman has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roman has control of Burns's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Burns regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Roman tries to control but Burns wriggling away.
Burns keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Roman is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Burns has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Burns! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (4) vs (5) Roman
Roman keeping full guard, as Burns tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Roman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Burns has Roman in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (4) vs (7) Roman
Burns isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Roman 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 Roman! Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (4) vs (10) Roman
Burns is looking for a sweep.
Burns wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Roman has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Burns's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Burns is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Roman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Greco Roman!
Greco Roman bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Brian Burns spoke after the fight, saying 'Hats off to my opponent. He was better tonight. I hope we meet again in the future.'. |
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Event:
ORC Submission Grappling 7
Date: Jun 22, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brian Burns (ranked 3260 p4p, 323 weight class) and Mike Diaz (ranked 4552 p4p, 427 weight class). Burns's entrance music is Rock Master Scott & The Dynamic Three - The Roof Is On Fire. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Brian Burns! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Mike Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Diaz closes the distance and pushes Burns back into the ropes.
Diaz jumps into guard, dragging Burns to the mat.
Burns drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Burns jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Burns thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Burns advances to half guard.
Burns is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Diaz is trying to control but can't.
Burns seems to be working for a kimura but Diaz defends the submission attempt.
Burns is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns is working for a submission of some sort.
Burns trying to pass the guard but Diaz defending well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz is looking to control Burns's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diaz avoid being mounted?
Burns is working for a kimura but Diaz is defending it quite comfortably.
Burns 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.
Diaz tries to roll over but Burns keeps him under control.
Burns is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Diaz gets full guard.
Burns tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
Diaz trying to control the position.
Burns is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Diaz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Diaz has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (0) vs (2) Diaz
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burns is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Burns looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Burns seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Burns keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Burns is retaining full guard.
Diaz trying to control but Burns is working from the bottom.
Burns working for a triangle but Diaz defends it easily.
Burns escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diaz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Burns is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diaz defends well.
My spies in MM's inform me that Diaz has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Burns looking for a sweep. Not yet Burns, not yet.
Burns has his foot on Diaz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Diaz works his way back into a safe position though.
Diaz passes Burns's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Diaz is trying to control the action in half guard but Burns is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Burns looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Burns is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burns keeps working.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Burns actively working from the bottom here.
Diaz wants to take a breather but Burns is having none of it.
Burns looking for submissions off his back.
Burns looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diaz has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (0) vs (5) Diaz
Diaz trying to control but Burns is having none of it.
Burns working to try and regain half guard.
Burns is working hard here to advance position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Diaz fails to move to back control.
Diaz moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Burns (0) vs (8) Diaz
Diaz tries to get the hooks in deep but Burns pushed the leg off.
Burns can't escape the position.
Diaz is riding his opponent, not letting Burns buck him off.
Diaz is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Burns defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Diaz is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Burns's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Burns turns into Diaz and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (2) vs (8) Diaz
Burns drops back looking for a leg! Diaz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diaz manages to kick Burns off! Burns jumps back into Diaz's guard.
Diaz looking to control.
Burns stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burns works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Burns is looking for a kimura but Diaz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Burns to get the leverage.
Diaz regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Burns tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
Diaz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Burns manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (2) vs (10) Diaz
Diaz stopping the sweep attempt from Burns.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Burns keeps moving.
Diaz advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (2) vs (13) Diaz
Burns prevents Diaz from improving position.
Burns is looking for a sweep.
Diaz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Burns is not content to let Diaz control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Diaz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Burns haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Diaz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Burns regains half guard.
Burns is refusing to be controlled, as Diaz sits in half guard.
Burns wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but Burns defending well.
Burns is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diaz pulls his head out easily.
Diaz tries to pass to full mount but Burns defends it.
Burns wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Burns is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diaz pulls his head out easily.
Diaz wants to free his trapped foot but Burns is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Burns actively working from the bottom here.
Diaz wants to free his trapped foot but Burns is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Diaz passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (2) vs (16) Diaz
Diaz seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Burns is holding on tight.
Diaz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Burns is trying desperately to improve position.
Diaz trying to control but Burns is having none of it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Diaz looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Diaz wants to take his opponent's back but Burns doesn't allow it.
Burns sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Burns is looking to improve his position.
Burns is staying active underneath Diaz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Burns defends it well.
Burns is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diaz pulls his head out easily.
Well,Burns is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Burns wants to get back to full guard.
Diaz passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (2) vs (19) Diaz
Burns sneaks back into half guard.
Burns looking for submissions off his back.
Diaz slows the pace down in half guard.
Burns slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Burns keeps moving.
Diaz passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (2) vs (22) Diaz
Diaz trying to control the action but Burns is working from the bottom.
Burns is looking to regain half guard here but Diaz keeps moving and retains side control.
Diaz advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Burns (2) vs (24) Diaz
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz takes Burns's back. Score +3 for taking back: Burns (2) vs (27) Diaz
Diaz is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Diaz is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Burns has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diaz wins on points by 27 to 2.
In his post fight interview, Mike Diaz started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Brian Burns spoke after the fight, saying 'Hats off to my opponent. He was better tonight. I hope we meet again in the future.'. |
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Event:
ORC Submission Grappling 5
Date: Jun 10, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brian Burns (ranked 3179 p4p, 325 weight class) and Tribbiani Joey (ranked 3185 p4p, 327 weight class). Burns's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rock Master Scott & The Dynamic Three - The Roof Is On Fire. Brian Burns had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Brian Burns! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Tribbiani Joey!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Joey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Burns is pressed up against the ropes. Joey has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Burns down to the mat. Burns avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Burns tries to keep at a distance but Joey has taken the fight into the clinch.
Burns gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Joey.
Burns has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Joey is trying to keep an underhook but Burns manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burns (2) vs (0) Joey
Joey has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Burns is working away from the top position though.
Joey is defending against the submission attempts here by Burns.
Joey is looking for a sweep. Burns is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns seems to be looking for submissions.
Burns is looking for a kimura here.
Burns is thwarting Joey's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Burns is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Joey defends it well.
Burns is looking for a kimura but Joey is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Burns to get the leverage.
Joey is looking to control Burns's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Joey avoid being mounted?
Burns is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Burns prevents Joey from improving his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Joey wants to control but Burns is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Burns is working for a submission of some sort.
Joey is looking to control Burns's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Joey avoid being mounted?
Joey regains full guard. Nicely done.
Joey is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Joey keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.
Burns stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Joey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Burns jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Burns drops back looking for a leg! Joey is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Joey manages to kick Burns off! Burns jumps back into Joey's guard.
Burns preventing the sweep.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Burns drops back looking for a leg! Joey is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Joey manages to kick Burns off! Burns jumps back into Joey's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Burns's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Burns is fighting to break Joey's control of his arms but Joey is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Our spies down at at AREA 51 inform us that Joey has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Joey working a defensive guard here.
Burns drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Joey dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (2) vs (2) Joey
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joey passes Burns's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Joey tries to pass to full mount but Burns defends it.
Burns wants to get back to full guard.
Joey looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Joey frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (2) vs (5) Joey
Joey with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Burns is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Burns has given up his back. Will we see Joey going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Burns (2) vs (8) Joey
Joey trying to control.
Burns rolls, trying to escape but Joey keeps control of the position.
Burns breaks Joey's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (4) vs (8) Joey
Burns wants to control from the top but Joey keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Joey is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (4) vs (10) Joey
Burns is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Joey is aware though and is defending well.
Burns had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Joey defends it easily.
Joey slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (4) vs (13) Joey
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Burns tries to bench press Joey off him but Joey keeps the position.
Joey happy to just control the position for now.
Joey trying to control the position but Burns is working away.
Burns is looking for a sweep.
Joey trying to control the action but Burns is working from the bottom.
Burns is trying to get back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Burns is looking to reverse the position.
Joey is looking to take a break and control but Burns is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Burns is trying to get back to half guard.
Burns is working hard here to advance position.
Joey trying to control the action but Burns is working from the bottom.
Burns is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Burns is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Joey's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Burns wants to get back to full guard.
Burns makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Burns.
Joey slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Burns is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Joey is aware though and is defending well.
Burns working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Joey has passed into half guard!
Joey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Burns does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Burns wants to get back to full guard.
Burns actively working from the bottom here.
Joey seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Burns looking for submissions off his back.
Burns is breathing heavily.
Joey is keen to just control but Burns is a slippery customer.
Burns wants to improve his position but Joey is controlling well.
Joey perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Burns looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Joey passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (4) vs (16) Joey
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Joey can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Burns is looking to escape.
Burns is trying desperately to improve position.
Joey can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Burns is looking to escape.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Burns really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Joey fails to take his opponent's back.
Burns slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Joey is trying to control. Burns wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Burns wants to get back to full guard.
Joey wants to take a breather but Burns is having none of it.
Burns is looking to improve his position.
Joey is looking for a kimura here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Burns actively working from the bottom here.
Burns is looking for a sweep. Joey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Joey works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (4) vs (19) Joey
Burns really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Joey looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Joey wants to control the pace but Burns is squirming around nicely.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Burns is working to get back to half guard.
Joey can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Burns is looking to escape.
Burns is looking to get to half guard.
Burns is squirming around, avoiding Joey's attempts to control the action.
Joey content just to control the position here.
Burns is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Joey with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Joey can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Burns is looking to escape.
Burns keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Burns is squirming around, avoiding Joey's attempts to control the action.
Joey has control of Burns's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Burns regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burns is trying desperately to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey wins on points by 19 to 4.
A relieved looking Tribbiani Joey thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Brian Burns was interviewed post fight and said 'Hats off to my opponent. He was better tonight. I hope we meet again in the future.'. |
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Event:
ORC Submission Grappling 2
Date: May 25, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brian Burns (ranked 3096 p4p, 329 weight class) and Jamezdin Shraf (ranked 2873 p4p, 306 weight class). Burns kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Rock Master Scott & The Dynamic Three - The Roof Is On Fire. Shraf has chosen Road To Glory as his entrance music. Jamezdin Shraf acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Brian Burns! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jamezdin Shraf!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Shraf moves into range and clinches up with Burns.
Burns is looking to take this one to the mat.
Shraf prevents the takedown attempt.
Shraf changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Burns fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Shraf closes the distance and pushes Burns back into the ropes.
Burns tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Burns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burns drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shraf gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Burns has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shraf avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shraf turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Shraf manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Burns (0) vs (4) Shraf
Shraf tries for a kimura but Burns is defending well.
Shraf is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Burns is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns is looking for a sweep.
Shraf advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Burns (0) vs (6) Shraf
Burns is squirming around, avoiding Shraf's attempts to control the action.
Shraf takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Shraf can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Burns is looking to escape.
Burns is wriggling around trying to escape.
Shraf wants to take Burns's back but he can't do it this time.
Shraf is working for a guillotine from mount but Burns frees his head quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shraf is working for a guillotine from mount but Burns frees his head quite easily.
Burns sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Shraf is looking to take a break and control but Burns is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shraf is looking for a kimura here.
Burns looking for submissions off his back.
Shraf is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shraf prevents Burns from improving his position.
Shraf trying to pass the guard but Burns defending well.
Shraf wants to control but Burns is keeping him busy.
Shraf works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (0) vs (9) Shraf
Burns is squirming around, avoiding Shraf's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns tries to reverse the position but Shraf maintains control.
Shraf has control of Burns's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Burns regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Shraf takes Burns's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Burns is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Burns (0) vs (12) Shraf
Shraf is trying to stick to Burns's back but Burns is turning into Shraf. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Shraf'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 (2) vs (12) Shraf
Burns avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shraf has his foot on Burns's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Burns works his way back into a safe position though.
Burns drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Shraf manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Burns has Shraf in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (2) vs (14) Shraf
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Shraf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shraf avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Burns is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Shraf rolls with it to try and escape but Burns cranks on the arm and Shraf is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brian Burns!
Brian Burns thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
EMP Night of Champions
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brian Burns (ranked 2547 p4p, 333 weight class) and Georgy Fokin (ranked 349 p4p, 54 weight class). Burns comes to the cage accompanied by Rock Master Scott & The Dynamic Three - The Roof Is On Fire. Brian Burns had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Brian Burns! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Georgy Fokin!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Fokin pushes Burns up against the cage in a clinch.
Burns has Fokin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fokin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fokin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Burns after a bit of a struggle.
Fokin looking for a takedown.
Fokin gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burns (0) vs (2) Fokin
Fokin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Burns keeping moving, preventing Fokin from controlling successfully.
Burns bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fokin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (2) vs (2) Fokin
Burns passes Fokin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Burns has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Burns is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fokin manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fokin dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (2) vs (4) Fokin
Fokin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Burns working for submissions but it's allowed Fokin to get to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fokin in particular looking to stall.
Burns is trying to maintain the position but Fokin is very close to passing his half guard.
Fokin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Burns is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns regains full guard. Nicely done.
Burns is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fokin defends well.
Fokin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Fokin wants to pass the guard but Burns is keeping the position.
Burns being controlled here, momentarily.
Fokin trying to control the position from guard on top but Burns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fokin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Burns escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fokin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fokin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Burns throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Fokin escapes and throws Burns's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (2) vs (7) Fokin
My spies in Gym Beam inform me that Fokin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Fokin tries to advance to mount but Burns denies him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns is trying to get back to half guard.
Fokin passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Burns! Score +2 for reaching mount: Burns (2) vs (9) Fokin
Burns is looking to improve his position but Fokin isn't that keen on the idea.
Fokin wants to take his opponent's back but Burns doesn't allow it.
Burns is looking to improve his position but Fokin isn't that keen on the idea.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fokin controlling his opponent.
Burns working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fokin wants to control the action but instead Burns gets a body lock and reverses into Fokin's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (4) vs (9) Fokin
Fokin pulls Burns in close to his closed guard and prevents Burns from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fokin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burns is one step ahead there.
Burns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fokin wants to sweep but no luck.
Burns sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fokin's guard.
Burns seems to be working for a kimura but Fokin defends the submission attempt.
Fokin tries to roll over but Burns keeps him under control.
Burns is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fokin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fokin.
Burns has gone for a leg lock! Fokin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Burns's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (4) vs (11) Fokin
Fokin stopping the sweep attempt from Burns.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Burns is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (6) vs (11) Fokin
Fokin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fokin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Burns has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fokin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Burns drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fokin dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (6) vs (13) Fokin
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fokin preventing the sweep.
Fokin tries to free his leg and advance position but Burns is retaining full guard.
Burns looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Fokin passes into half guard.
Fokin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Burns looking for submissions off his back.
Fokin is trying to control the action in half guard but Burns is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fokin works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (6) vs (16) Fokin
Burns is not content to let Fokin control the position.
Fokin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Burns haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Burns tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Fokin has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Burns (6) vs (18) Fokin
Fokin controlling from the full mount.
Fokin manages to capitalize on a mistake by Burns to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Burns (6) vs (21) Fokin
Burns tries to roll but Fokin sticks to his back.
Fokin is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Burns defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Fokin really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Burns.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Fokin is hanging on to Burns's back as he tries to escape.
Burns is working hard here to advance position.
Burns turns into Fokin and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (8) vs (21) Fokin
Fokin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Burns manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (8) vs (23) Fokin
Fokin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burns is keeping the position for now.
Burns looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Fokin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fokin looking to pass the guard.
Burns is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Burns is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Fokin frees his head nicely. Oh but Burns has switched to an armbar! Fokin is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Brian Burns!
Brian Burns retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Brian Burns thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
EMP 7
Date: Mar 17, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brian Burns (ranked 2412 p4p, 322 weight class) and Dido Vicini (ranked 2424 p4p, 324 weight class). Burns comes to the cage accompanied by Rock Master Scott & The Dynamic Three - The Roof Is On Fire. Vicini has chosen Mother as his entrance music. Brian Burns had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Brian Burns! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Dido Vicini!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Vicini darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burns (0) vs (2) Vicini
Burns is refusing to be controlled, as Vicini sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burns wants to control but Vicini passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (0) vs (5) Vicini
Burns prevents Vicini from moving into mount.
Burns is looking to regain half guard here but Vicini keeps moving and retains side control.
Burns seems a little lost for a moment, as Vicini dominates the positioning.
Vicini works to advance to full mount. Burns defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Burns (0) vs (7) Vicini
Burns tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicini moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Burns (0) vs (10) Vicini
Our spies down at at Martial Arts Dojo inform us that Vicini has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Burns tries to roll but Vicini sticks to his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vicini has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Burns is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Burns looking for submissions off his back.
Burns is staying active underneath Vicini, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vicini is pressing down on Burns's thigh, looking to free his foot. Burns is holding on for now.
Vicini wants to control but Burns is keeping him busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Burns tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Vicini has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (0) vs (13) Vicini
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vicini is trying to take his opponent's back.
Burns is looking to improve his position but Vicini isn't that keen on the idea.
Vicini looking to control but Burns is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Burns regains half guard.
Burns regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vicini defends it easily.
Vicini not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vicini works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Burns is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vicini pulls his head out easily.
Burns wants to get back to full guard.
Burns is staying active underneath Vicini, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Burns is defending against the submission attempts here by Vicini.
Vicini is looking to advance position but Burns won't allow it.
Vicini controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vicini trying to mount his opponent but Burns defends it.
Vicini is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Burns doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vicini.
Burns is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Burns works his way to full guard. Good work.
Burns has his foot on Vicini's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vicini works his way back into a safe position though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Burns has an active guard here but Vicini has managed to pass into half guard.
Burns looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vicini wants to control but Burns is keeping him busy.
Vicini is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Burns gets back to full guard.
Vicini stands and throws Burns's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (0) vs (16) Vicini
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Vicini is looking to take a break and control but Burns is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vicini goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Burns rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Vicini's guard! Nice work there by Burns! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (2) vs (16) Vicini
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vicini keeping full guard, as Burns tries to pass.
Vicini seems keen to control Burns's posture.
Vicini wants to sweep here but Burns controlling him for the moment.
Vicini looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Burns is looking to pass into half guard but Vicini pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Vicini is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (2) vs (18) Vicini
Burns wants to sweep here but Vicini controlling him for the moment.
Burns bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vicini's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (4) vs (18) Vicini
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vicini has his foot on Burns's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Burns works his way back into a safe position though.
Vicini looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vicini looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vicini wants to sweep but no luck.
Burns pushing down on Vicini's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Burns seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Vicini is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Brian Burns!
Brian Burns is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Brian Burns 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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Event:
WAR GAMES
Date: Feb 24, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brian Burns (ranked 2143 p4p, 287 weight class) and Flavius Odoacer (ranked 4426 p4p, 524 weight class). Burns comes to the cage accompanied by Rock Master Scott & The Dynamic Three - The Roof Is On Fire. Brian Burns is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Brian Burns! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Flavius Odoacer!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Burns pushes Odoacer up against the cage in a clinch.
Odoacer wants to take the fight to the mat but Burns manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Odoacer has hold of one of Burns's legs. Burns is fighting the takedown attempt but Odoacer gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burns (0) vs (2) Odoacer
Odoacer wants to control from the top but Burns keeps moving.
Odoacer seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Odoacer looking to pass the guard.
Burns manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Odoacer manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (2) vs (2) Odoacer
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns stays in close to Odoacer's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Odoacer pulls Burns in close to prevent any damage.
Odoacer is continuing to stall.
Burns controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Odoacer is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Odoacer trying to keep a closed guard but Burns is proving a slippery customer.
Odoacer controlling Burns's posture.
Burns pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Odoacer is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns trying to control the position from guard on top but Odoacer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burns won't allow Odoacer to sweep him here.
Odoacer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Burns controls the pace.
Odoacer is adopting a defensive guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Odoacer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've been hearing good reports from Burns's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Burns looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Odoacer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Burns controlling from the top position.
Burns wants to control from the top but Odoacer keeps moving.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Odoacer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Odoacer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Burns can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Burns controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Burns trying to control the position from guard on top but Odoacer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burns controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Odoacer has control of Burns's left arm, preventing Burns from doing any damage.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Odoacer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Burns stopping the sweep attempt from Odoacer.
Burns is fighting to break Odoacer's control of his arms but Odoacer is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Burns wants to control from the top but Odoacer keeps moving.
Burns controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Odoacer looking for a sweep. Not yet Odoacer, not yet.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Burns is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Burns stopping the sweep attempt from Odoacer.
Odoacer wants to hit a switch here but Burns passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Odoacer there! Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (5) vs (2) Odoacer
Odoacer prevents Burns from taking his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Burns is working hard here to advance position.
Odoacer tries to reverse the position but Burns maintains control.
Odoacer keeps trying to improve his position.
Burns takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Odoacer is trying to escape the mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Odoacer tries to lock up and control but Burns gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Odoacer manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Odoacer moves into full guard.
Burns content to stall in guard here.
Odoacer wants to improve his position but instead Burns has moved into half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Burns in particular looking to stall.
Burns trying to control the action but Odoacer is working from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Odoacer won't allow Burns to pass to mount.
Odoacer is trying to control but can't.
Odoacer tries to get to full guard but Burns has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Burns takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
A very excited looking Brian Burns made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Flavius Odoacer was interviewed post fight and said 'Harrumph! A minor setback on my path to the throne.'. |
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Event:
EMPIRE Tap Out
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brian Burns (ranked 2113 p4p, 281 weight class) and Stacker Pentacost (ranked 5391 p4p, 605 weight class). Burns comes to the cage accompanied by Rock Master Scott & The Dynamic Three - The Roof Is On Fire. Pentacost has chosen Code Blue Coma/ Downset as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Brian Burns! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 2 losses; Stacker Pentacost!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Pentacost has closed the distance and engaged Burns in a clinch.
Pentacost gets underhooks to prevent Burns's takedown attempt.
Burns lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burns (2) vs (0) Pentacost
Pentacost controls Burns momentarily but Burns frees himself.
Pentacost can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Burns controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns stopping the sweep attempt from Pentacost.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pentacost seems keen to control Burns's posture.
Burns sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pentacost trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost pulls Burns in close to his closed guard and prevents Burns from doing any damage or advancing position.
Burns slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Burns tries to free his leg and advance position but Pentacost is retaining full guard.
Pentacost wants to sweep here but Burns controlling him for the moment.
Our spies down at at AREA 51 inform us that Pentacost has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Pentacost looking to control.
Burns controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pentacost has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns is stalling in the full guard.
Pentacost keeping full guard, as Burns tries to pass.
Burns pushing down on Pentacost's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Burns tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pentacost knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pentacost trying to get back to full guard but Burns takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (5) vs (0) Pentacost
Burns will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Burns content just to control the position here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost tries to hold on but Burns pushes him away.
Pentacost is looking to get to half guard.
Burns sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Burns wants to take his opponent's back but Pentacost doesn't allow it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Burns controlling from the full mount.
Burns pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Burns content just to control the position here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Burns tries to control but Pentacost wriggling away.
Pentacost is controlling an arm, preventing Burns from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Pentacost sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Pentacost gets back to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pentacost holds on and takes a little breather.
Burns tries to free his leg and advance position but Pentacost is retaining full guard.
Burns controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost trying to control the position here.
Burns looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pentacost holds on and takes a little breather.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Burns wants to pass the guard but Pentacost is keeping the position.
Pentacost seems keen to control Burns's posture.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost looking to control.
Pentacost is adopting a defensive guard.
Burns is looking to advance position but Pentacost has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Burns (5) vs (4) Pentacost
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pentacost trying to control but Burns is having none of it.
Pentacost controlling the pace for now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Burns tries to lock up and control but Pentacost gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pentacost controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Burns takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
After winning the bout, Brian Burns 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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Event:
Rise of an EMPIRE
Date: Feb 09, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brian Burns (ranked 2085 p4p, 282 weight class) and Flavius Odoacer (ranked 4282 p4p, 517 weight class). Burns's entrance music is Rock Master Scott & The Dynamic Three - The Roof Is On Fire. A fine choice. This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Brian Burns! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Flavius Odoacer!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Odoacer is looking to clinch but Burns is avoiding it.
Odoacer wants to clinch.
Odoacer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Odoacer rushes Burns and presses him up against the cage.
Odoacer can't get the takedown.
Burns is pressed up against the cage. Odoacer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Burns down to the mat. Burns avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Odoacer closes the distance looking to clinch
and Burns counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burns (2) vs (0) Odoacer
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Burns is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Burns's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Odoacer wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Burns seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Odoacer wants to get back to full guard.
Odoacer controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Odoacer trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Burns manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (5) vs (0) Odoacer
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns controlling from mount.
Odoacer controls the position.
Burns controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Odoacer for as long as he can get away with.
Odoacer wants to control but Burns is having none of it.
Burns controlling from mount.
Odoacer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Odoacer is just holding on here. Burns manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Burns (8) vs (0) Odoacer
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Odoacer rolls, trying to escape but Burns keeps control of the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Odoacer manages to reverse the position and now he's in Burns's guard. Nice work there by Odoacer.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (8) vs (2) Odoacer
Odoacer trying to control but Burns is working from the bottom.
Burns is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Odoacer content to stall in guard here.
Odoacer slips nicely into half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Burns won't allow Odoacer to pass to mount.
Odoacer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Burns tries to roll over but Odoacer keeps him under control.
Odoacer sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Burns trying to control here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Odoacer content to control rather than advance.
Odoacer is looking to advance position but Burns won't allow it.
Odoacer is trying to control. Burns wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Odoacer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Burns doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Odoacer.
Odoacer is looking to take a break and control but Burns is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Odoacer is controlling the pace.
Odoacer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Burns is just riding it out for now. Odoacer eventually gives up the hold.
Odoacer is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Odoacer stays in close to Burns's body and controls the position.
Odoacer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burns is keeping the position for now.
Odoacer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Odoacer advances to half guard.
Burns is looking for a sweep. Odoacer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Odoacer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Burns defends it well.
Odoacer is working for a kimura but Burns is defending it quite comfortably.
Still in half guard, Odoacer seems content to control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Odoacer is trying to control the action in half guard but Burns is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Odoacer stalling away here and it's allowed Burns to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Odoacer slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Odoacer trying to control the position from guard on top but Burns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Odoacer tries to free his leg and advance position but Burns is retaining full guard.
Odoacer looking to sit in guard and control but Burns gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (10) vs (2) Odoacer
Odoacer looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Burns puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Odoacer tries to get to full guard but Burns has control of the leg.
Burns wants to free his trapped foot but Odoacer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Odoacer is trying to control but Burns passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (13) vs (2) Odoacer
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Burns wants to lay and pray for a moment but Odoacer keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Odoacer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Burns takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
Brian Burns seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Flavius Odoacer spoke after the fight, saying 'Harrumph! A minor setback on my path to the throne.'. |
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Event:
gc183
Date: Dec 29, 2017 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Owen. Burns does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burns tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Good standup being displayed there by Owen as he connects with a hook.
Owen swings for the body but Burns moves out of range.
Burns tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Burns connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Burns looks for the body kick but Owen saw that one coming.
Owen throwing a counter right hand but Burns manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Owen.
Burns throws out a counter right but Owen avoids it with no problem.
Owen misses with an uppercut.
And Burns tries to counter it with a takedown but Owen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Owen lands with a straight right. Burns didn't see that one coming.#T1#
The crowd cheers as Burns lands an impressive looking overhand right. Owen doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
Burns has Owen up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Owen breaks from the clinch.
Harry Owen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Owen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Owen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Owen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Burns uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Owen.
Owen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And Burns tries to counter it with a takedown but Owen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Owen pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Owen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns manages to avoid it.
Owen throws a hook to the side of Burns's head but Burns sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burns feints the counter takedown.
Burns throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A jab from Owen misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Owen. Burns does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burns takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Burns turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns avoids the body shot from Owen.
Burns with the counter takedown but Owen avoids it easily.#T3#
Owen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns was well out of range. Poor timing from Owen.
Burns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Owen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Owen works Burns's body with a nice hook.
Burns throws a leg kick but Owen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Owen misses with a wild body shot.
Owen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Burns at a distance.
Burns throws a low kick but it's checked well by Owen.#T4#
Burns gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Owen.
Owen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns manages to avoid it.
Burns is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Owen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Owen throws a right hand that misses
and Burns counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Owen thinking.
Owen lands with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A cross from Burns lands.
Owen looks to land a right hand but Burns moved out of range.
Burns with the counter takedown but Owen avoids it easily.
A jab from Owen misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Owen dominated that round.
That's time! Owen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Owen misses with a hook. Burns ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Burns misses the target.
Owen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burns can do to turn this around?
Owen cracks a nice hook into Burns's ribs.
Owen misses with a double jab.
Burns ducks right into an uppercut from Owen.
A big left from Owen misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owen checks a low kick from Burns.
It looked like Owen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Burns.
Owen dips to his left and cracks Burns with an uppercut!
Owen jabs Burns to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Harry Owen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Owen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burns with the counter takedown but Owen avoids it easily.
Owen throws a jab but it's blocked by Burns.
Burns blocks a jab.
Burns tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Owen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns manages to avoid it.
Burns is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Burns shoots in but Owen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Owen throws the left hand but Burns avoids the punch easily.
Burns with the counter takedown but Owen avoids it easily.#T2#
Owen just misses with a punch to the body.
Burns feints the counter takedown.
Burns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Owen.
A little jabbing left from Burns on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Owen just misses with a punch to the body.
Burns tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Burns takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Burns gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Owen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Burns is breathing heavily.
Owen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Owen scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Owen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Burns at a distance.
Burns takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CUT#
It looks like Brian Burns has been cut.
Owen misses with a wild body shot.
Owen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Burns stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Owen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burns with the counter takedown but Owen avoids it easily.
Owen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns manages to avoid it.
Burns feints the counter takedown.
Good standup being displayed there by Owen as he connects with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Owen.
#T4#
Burns moves out of range as Owen strikes.
Burns takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Burns misses with a takedown attempt - Owen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Harry Owen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Burns.
Burns takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Owen lands a big uppercut and Burns crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Burns looks OK. Owen waves Burns back to his feet!#ROC#
Burns is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Owen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brian Burns's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Owen knocks out Burns with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Owen before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Owen picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harry Owen!
A relieved looking Harry Owen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Brian Burns spoke after the fight, saying 'Hats off to my opponent. He was better tonight. I hope we meet again in the future.'.
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Event:
TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Q - R2
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Indigo Starseed (ranked 12954 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Burns (ranked 1426 p4p, 208 weight class). Burns has chosen Rock Master Scott & The Dynamic Three - The Roof Is On Fire as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Indigo Starseed! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Brian Burns!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Burns tries to keep at a distance but Starseed has taken the fight into the clinch.
Burns jumps guard.
Starseed has gone for a leg lock! Burns slips out almost immediately though and dives into Starseed's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Starseed (0) vs (2) Burns
Starseed controlling Burns's posture.
Starseed not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starseed keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.
Starseed is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Starseed looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Burns puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Burns wants to control but Starseed is keeping him busy.
Starseed is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Starseed keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Starseed is looking to control Burns's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Starseed avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starseed gets back to full guard.
Starseed keeping full guard, as Burns tries to pass.
Starseed is trying to keep Burns in close.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Starseed keeping full guard, as Burns tries to pass.
Burns stopping the sweep attempt from Starseed.
Starseed is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Burns trying to control but Starseed is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starseed not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Burns wants to control from the top but Starseed keeps moving.
Starseed trying to control the position.
Burns won't allow Starseed to sweep him here.
Starseed trying to control the position.
Starseed manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Burns manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Starseed (2) vs (2) Burns
Burns keeping moving, preventing Starseed from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns managing to control the position.
Starseed controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Burns tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Starseed pushes down on Burns's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Starseed is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Burns! Score +3 for passing guard: Starseed (5) vs (2) Burns
Burns tries to hold on but Starseed pushes him away.
Starseed working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Burns turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Starseed off and cradles Burns's limp body as Starseed celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Indigo Starseed!
Indigo Starseed took some time post fight to say the following; 'Man first off I want to say thank you to the creator for allowing me to show you all my true potential tonight, and then I would like to thank Broken Halo Pride! You are my blood and my family! I also want to say Garfield, your a a beast man, if you would have just laced off the lasagna I might no'.
Brian Burns spoke after the fight, saying 'Hats off to my opponent. He was better tonight. I hope we meet again in the future.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Q - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Frank Damozzi (ranked 4787 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Burns (ranked 1413 p4p, 206 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Burns's choice of entrance music: Rock Master Scott & The Dynamic Three - The Roof Is On Fire. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Frank Damozzi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Brian Burns!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Burns looking for a takedown.
Damozzi jumps guard.
Damozzi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Burns defends well.
Damozzi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burns is one step ahead there.
Burns controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Damozzi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burns is one step ahead there.
Damozzi working a defensive guard but Burns manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Damozzi (0) vs (3) Burns
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damozzi is looking to regain half guard here but Burns keeps moving and retains side control.
Burns wants to lay and pray for a moment but Damozzi keeps working.
Burns controls the position.
Damozzi is trying to get back to half guard.
Damozzi gets back to half guard.
Damozzi wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns is looking to advance position but Damozzi won't allow it.
Damozzi is controlling Burns's trapped leg to prevent Burns from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burns is trying to control the action in half guard but Damozzi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Damozzi has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Damozzi is concentrating on defense, preventing Burns from advancing position.
Damozzi trying to hold on to Burns's head to control him but Burns postures up.
Damozzi wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns trying to pass the guard but Damozzi defending well.
Damozzi tries to get to full guard but Burns has control of the leg.
Damozzi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Damozzi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Damozzi (2) vs (3) Burns
Damozzi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burns keeping moving, preventing Damozzi from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Damozzi trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Burns manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Damozzi (2) vs (5) Burns
Damozzi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Burns is aware though and is defending well.
Damozzi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Burns can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Damozzi keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.
Damozzi wants to sweep but no luck.
Burns trying to control but Damozzi is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Damozzi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Burns doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Burns manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Burns being controlled here momentarily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Burns pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Damozzi is keeping the position for now.
Damozzi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Burns manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Damozzi (4) vs (5) Burns
Burns looking to hit a scissor sweep but Damozzi is one step ahead there.
Damozzi trying to control but Burns is working from the bottom.
Burns trying to keep a closed guard but Damozzi is proving a slippery customer.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Burns looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Burns looks winded!
Damozzi is stalling in the full guard.
Burns is trying to keep Damozzi in close.
Burns is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Damozzi tries to free his leg and advance position but Burns is retaining full guard.
Damozzi is working hard here to advance position.
Damozzi stopping the sweep attempt from Burns.
Damozzi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Damozzi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Burns is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Burns has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Damozzi (4) vs (7) Burns
Damozzi controls Burns momentarily but Burns frees himself.
Burns trying to control but Damozzi is working from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Burns tries to free his leg and advance position but Damozzi is retaining full guard.
Burns trying to control the position from guard on top but Damozzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burns is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Burns wants to control from the top but Damozzi keeps moving.
Damozzi working a defensive guard here.
Damozzi looking for a guillotine here but Burns defends easily.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Damozzi looking for a guillotine here but Burns defends easily.
Burns trying to control but Damozzi is working from the bottom.
Damozzi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Burns looking to pass the guard.
Damozzi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Damozzi wants to sweep here but Burns controlling him for the moment.
Burns postures up.
Damozzi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Damozzi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Damozzi is trying to keep Burns in close.
Damozzi pulls Burns in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Damozzi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Burns stays in close to Damozzi's body and controls the position.
Damozzi looking for a sweep. Not yet Damozzi, not yet.
Damozzi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Burns can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Burns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Damozzi wants to control the position but Burns says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Damozzi tries to roll over but Burns keeps him under control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Damozzi trying to control here.
Burns is trying to work for a kimura but Damozzi is defending well.
Burns stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Damozzi holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Burns wins on points by 7 to 4.
Brian Burns decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
gc 174
Date: Nov 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Joker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns manages to avoid it.
Burns half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Joker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns.
Joker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burns drops down looking for a counter takedown but Joker sprawls and moves away.
Mr Joker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joker lands a nice hook to Burns's body. Burns takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Joker tries to close the distance and clinch but Burns swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A cross from Joker lands.
Joker throws a hook to the side of Burns's head but Burns sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burns swats away the attempt to clinch by Joker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Joker shoots and misses #TD#
and Burns counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T1#
Burns wants to control from the top but Joker keeps moving. #SUB2#
Joker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Burns wants to control from the top but Joker keeps moving.
Burns controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Burns wants to control from the top but Joker keeps moving. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Joker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Burns defends it easily.
Burns wants to control from the top but Joker keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Joker scores with the left hand. Burns knows he should have avoided that one.
Burns connects with a solid leg kick.
Burns takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Burns throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Joker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burns.
Joker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burns appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T3#
Burns cracks Joker with a good jab.
Burns looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice cross by Joker.
Joker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Burns stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Burns takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Joker tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
so Burns counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Burns trying to control the position from guard on top but Joker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burns stands and throws Joker's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Burns is looking to take a break and control but Joker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Burns tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Burns happy to just control the position for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joker sneaks back into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mr Joker will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Burns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joker.
Joker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Joker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burns.
Burns takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Joker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Joker closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Burns displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joker throws out the jab.
Burns tries to counter with a takedown but Joker is quick to defend against it.
Joker scores with a jab.
Joker scores with a nice right hand.
Joker throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Burns counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Joker working for a triangle but Burns defends it easily.
Joker controlling the position.#T1#
Burns stopping the sweep attempt from Joker.#SUB2#
Joker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Burns defends it easily.#SUB#
Burns drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Joker dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Joker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Joker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Burns works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Burns controls Joker momentarily but Joker frees himself. #SUB#
Joker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Joker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Joker looking to pass the guard.
Joker is still trying to improve position.
Burns preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Burns working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Joker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Joker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Burns tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Burns holds on and takes a little breather.
Joker looking to sit in guard and control but Burns gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T3#
Burns passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Burns is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Joker will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Joker is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joker trying to hold on to Burns's head to control him but Burns postures up.
Joker moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Joker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Burns is aware though and is defending well.#T4##SUB2#
Joker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Burns trying to control but Joker is working from the bottom.
Burns passes Joker's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Burns trying to control from half guard but Joker is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joker trying to get back to full guard but Burns takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joker bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB#
Burns had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Joker defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Joker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Joker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Burns under the eye.
Joker has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Joker misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Burns counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Joker is in trouble now - Burns has advanced to mount!
Burns avoids the attempt from Joker to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns manages to capitalize on a mistake by Joker to take his back!#T1#
Joker tries to roll but Burns sticks to his back.
Joker is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Burns.
#SUB#
Burns is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Joker has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Joker preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Burns. #SUB#
Joker preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Burns.
Brian Burns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Joker tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Joker won't enjoy being in this position. Burns looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Joker is tapping - it's over boys! Burns picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brian Burns!
A victorious Brian Burns thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Mr Joker had this to say: 'HahaHAAhaaHha haHAhahaHA haha ha Hahaaha ha ha... haHa.. HA!'.
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Event:
Gc 169
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Dahlberg throws an overhand right that lands on Burns's shoulder, as Burns tries to avoid the shot.
Dahlberg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dahlberg tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Burns manages to circle out of the way.
Dahlberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burns walks into a stiff left hand from Dahlberg.
Burns ducks under a wild hook from Dahlberg.
And Burns tries to counter it with a takedown but Dahlberg pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dahlberg misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dahlberg throws a jab when Burns was well out of range.
Dahlberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns manages to avoid it.
Burns feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Dahlberg clinches up with Burns and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Burns drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dahlberg gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Burns lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Dahlberg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johan Dahlberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Burns shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Burns showed some decent athleticism there.
Burns wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dahlberg keeps working.
Burns seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Burns prevents Dahlberg from improving his position.#T2##SUB2#
Burns has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Dahlberg defend it? Burns steps over the head and cranks it - Dahlberg is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Burns!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brian Burns!
Our winner, Brian Burns, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Gc163
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Burns tries to land a front kick but Perry steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Burns lands with a shot to the body.
Brian Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns manages to avoid it.
Perry shoots in but no luck this time.
Perry on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Burns. Burns obviously looking to wear him down.
Burns has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Perry shoots in but Burns avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Burns throws a leg kick which misses Perry's front leg but catches the back leg as Perry tries to avoid it.
Perry will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyrie Perry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burns shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Perry takes one on the button.#TD2#
Burns drives through with a takedown into Perry's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Burns slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Burns's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Burns passes into half guard. #T1#
Well, if Burns is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Burns stops Perry from getting back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Burns wants to work for an arm triangle but Perry is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Perry is looking to escape.
Burns is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Burns stops Perry from getting back to his feet.
Burns tries to pass the half guard into mount. Perry knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Burns looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Perry tries to kick Burns off but Burns keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Burns performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Perry catches Burns with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL2#
Burns gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Burns tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Burns misses with a hook from the clinch.
Perry has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Burns after a bit of a struggle.
Burns has a couple of punches blocked by Perry.
#TD#
Perry gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Burns is on top in guard.
#REVB##T3#
Perry keeping full guard, as Burns tries to pass.
Burns won't allow Perry to get back to his feet.
Burns wants to pass the guard but Perry is keeping the position.
Burns advances position into side control!
Burns content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Burns is looking to take a break and control but Perry is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Perry pushes Burns away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Burns gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Burns trying to control the position but Perry is working away.
Perry wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burns is looking to take a break and control but Perry is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Perry being controlled for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Burns dominated that round.
That's time! Perry's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Burns leaves Perry with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Perry closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Burns's guard.#SUB2#
Burns throws his legs up looking for a submission but Perry uses it to pass to side control.
Burns is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Perry throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Check out the look on Perry's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Burns wants to control but Perry postures up.
Burns keeps Perry under control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Burns has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Perry is working away from the top position though.
Perry missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Burns trying to control here.
Burns is pressing down on Perry's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Burns tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Burns working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Perry.
Burns is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Perry won't allow Burns to sweep him here.
Perry landing with the ground and pound.
Perry postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Burns not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Burns looking for a guillotine here but Perry defends easily.
Kyrie Perry overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Perry keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Burns's head.
Perry trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Burns preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Burns wants to sweep here but Perry controlling him for the moment.
Perry distracts Burns with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Perry pushes down on Burns's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Perry lands a nice short elbow.
Burns is looking to improve his position.
Burns is pressing down on Perry's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Burns looking for a sweep. Not yet Burns, not yet.
Perry cracks Burns with a solid left hand.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Burns holds on and takes a little breather.
Perry throwing strikes from guard but Burns blocks nicely.
Perry throwing strikes from guard but Burns blocks nicely.
Perry throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Burns works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Perry chips away with some ground and pound.
Burns utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Burns trying to control the position here.
Burns keeping moving, preventing Perry from controlling successfully. #T4#
Burns looking to control.
Perry stopping the sweep attempt from Burns.
Perry throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Burns works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Burns is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Let's hope that Burns has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Burns throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Perry shoots in looking for a takedown but Burns manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Perry's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Perry.
Burns appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyrie Perry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burns throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyrie Perry dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Perry misses with a takedown attempt - Burns sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Burns connects with a body shot.
Perry shoots in and drives through. Burns sprawls well.
Perry shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Burns as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyrie Perry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perry doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Burns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perry manages to avoid it.
Burns leaves Perry with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Burns slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Burns scores with a spinning back kick!
Burns has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Burns shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Perry's guard.
Perry is wriggling around but Burns manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns controlling the pace. #T1##ES#
Perry kicks off Burns and gets to his feet.
Burns looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Perry has a takedown stuffed.
Burns throws a front kick that sends Perry stumbling back into the cage.
Perry gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Burns explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Burns stalks Perry and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Perry's face. Perry staggers backwards, shaken.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Perry checks a leg kick. #T2#
Perry fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Brian Burns seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burns lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burns lands a slapping body shot.
Burns feints and then cracks Perry's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Perry down.
Burns misses with a wild body shot.
Burns looks for the body kick but Perry saw that one coming.
Burns stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Burns wants it to stay on the feet.
Burns stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Perry fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Burns is trying to counter with his kicks.
Burns scores with a jab to the body.
Good leg kick by Burns there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Burns throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Burns.
Burns lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Burns as he connects with a hook.
Perry will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Burns dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Burns is looking to slow Perry down with leg kicks.
Burns scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Perry tries to score a power double leg takedown but Burns sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Perry somewhat.
Burns bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Perry's head.
Burns cracks Perry with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice sprawl there from Burns as Perry shoots in.
Burns cracks the inside of Perry's front leg. #TD2#
Burns shoots in and gets a takedown into Perry's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Burns passes into half guard.
Burns passes to full mount! #T4#
Burns controlling from the full mount.
Perry squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
#SUB2#
Burns jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Perry manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Burns working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Burns has hold of Perry's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Perry seems comfortable defending it but Burns has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Perry is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Perry is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Burns couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brian Burns!
Brian Burns thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Gc160
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Padilla.
Sloppy strikes from Padilla. Those never looked like landing. #TD2#
Burns looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Padilla wants to stand back up but Burns manages to pass into side control.
Padilla is not content to let Burns control the position.
Padilla tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Burns wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns wants to control but Padilla is keeping him busy.
Padilla tries to buck Burns off but Burns is having none of it.#T1##SUB2#
Burns is trying to get an arm triangle but Padilla is defending well.
Padilla manages to get back to half guard.
Padilla is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Burns's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Burns's back!
I would not like to be Burns right now.
Padilla seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Burns for as long as he can get away with.
Burns can't escape the position.
#T2#
Burns looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Padilla slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Padilla has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Burns can't escape the position.
Padilla missing with punches from the back.
Padilla missing with strikes. #T3#
A lull in the action here.
Padilla biding his time, controlling Burns.
Padilla's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Burns is keeping busy.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Burns rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Padilla wants to pass the guard but Burns is defending well.
Burns is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Padilla's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Padilla's back!
Burns tries to get the hooks in deep but Padilla pushed the leg off.
Burns gets his hands free as Padilla looks to control. #SUB2#
Burns looking to break Padilla's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Padilla remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Burns will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Padilla defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Burns working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Padilla.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nero Padilla dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Padilla goes for a double leg but Burns avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Burns continues to drive forward.
Padilla on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CL#
Padilla fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Burns, pushing him back against the cage.
Padilla fails to pull guard.
Padilla tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nero Padilla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burns lands a right hand that snaps the head of Padilla backwards.
Burns misses with a hook from the clinch.
Padilla jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Burns walks away with a smile on his face. Padilla gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Burns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Padilla manages to avoid it.
Burns cracks Padilla with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Brian Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burns avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Burns has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Padilla closes the distance and clinches.
Padilla tries to pull guard but Burns won't allow it.
#BC2#
Burns breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Burns will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
An inside leg kick from Burns misses.
Padilla tries to counter with a takedown but Burns is quick to defend against it.#T1#
Burns lands a jab to Padilla's midsection.
Nero Padilla is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burns looks to score with a jab to the body but Padilla is just out of range.
Padilla shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Burns but Burns pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A slapping body kick lands there for Burns.
Burns lands a head shot.
Padilla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burns.
#CL2#
Burns moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Burns has clasped his hands together around Padilla's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Padilla wants to control but Burns postures up.
Padilla is not content to let Burns control the position.
Padilla is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Burns wants to control but Padilla is keeping him busy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Padilla tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Burns controlling the position.
Padilla wants to control but Burns postures up.#T3##SUB2#
Burns goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Padilla has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Burns but great work by Padilla.
You can see the frustration on Burns's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Burns is being controlled here.
Padilla tries to score with some ground and pound. Burns controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Burns is trying to get back to half guard.
Padilla lands a few punches from side control.
Padilla tries to move to full mount but Burns actually manages to regain half guard. #SUB#
Padilla is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Burns is just riding it out for now. Padilla eventually gives up the hold.
Burns is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Padilla throws a strike but Burns avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Padilla accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Burns trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Padilla controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Padilla trying to control but Burns is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Burns showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##CL2#
Burns closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Burns manages to break the clinch.
Burns waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Padilla.
Padilla is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Burns.
Burns is looking to slow Padilla down with leg kicks.
Burns thows a leg kick but Padilla checks it #TD#
and Padilla decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Burns's guard.
Nero Padilla overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Burns throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Burns controls Padilla momentarily but Padilla frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Padilla is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Burns looking for a guillotine here but Padilla defends easily.
#T1#
Burns keeping moving, preventing Padilla from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Padilla avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Burns is trying to control the position but Padilla postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Padilla trying to control but Burns is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Burns tries to score with a low kick but Padilla moves his leg out of the way.
Burns misses with a body shot.
Padilla seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Padilla shoots for a takedown but Burns saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brian Burns seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burns throws a body punch but Padilla moves out of range.
Padilla appears to be looking for a big counter.
Burns throws the kick towards the body but Padilla avoids it.
Padilla ducks under a wild hook from Burns.#TD2#
Burns feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Burns stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Padilla swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burns takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#ES#
Padilla manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Padilla throws a head kick that Burns semi-blocks.
Burns throws a hook but Padilla blocks it.#T3#
Padilla dives in and grabs Burns's left leg, looking for a takedown. Burns pushes down on Padilla's head and hops out.#TD2#
Burns fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Padilla to the ground. Burns is now in Padilla's guard.
Burns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burns trying to control the position from guard on top but Padilla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Burns got a little sloppy there for a moment and Padilla has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Burns has managed to get both his arms back between Padilla's legs - danger averted.
Burns won't allow Padilla to get back to his feet.
Burns passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Padilla is trying to control Burns's posture but Burns avoids it. #T4#
Padilla is not content to let Burns control the position.
The referee asks Burns politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Burns prefers to stall for the moment though.
Padilla tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Padilla is trying to improve his position.
Padilla wants to control but Burns postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burns wants to lay and pray for a moment but Padilla keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Burns comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Burns has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Burns!
A relieved looking Brian Burns thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
TWGC 17 (205lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2017 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Steel Grappler and Brian Burns. Burns has chosen Rock Master Scott & The Dynamic Three - The Roof Is On Fire as his entrance music. Brian Burns is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Steel Grappler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Brian Burns!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Burns gets a clinch.
Grappler drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Burns gets underhooks to prevent Grappler's takedown attempt.
Grappler is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steel Grappler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burns gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grappler (0) vs (2) Burns
Burns engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Grappler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burns is one step ahead there.
Burns wants to control from the top but Grappler keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burns's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Grappler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burns is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grappler controlling the position.
Burns is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Burns pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grappler is keeping the position for now.
Grappler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns trying to control the position from guard on top but Grappler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burns tries to free his leg and advance position but Grappler is retaining full guard.
Grappler is looking to sweep but instead, Burns has passed into half guard.
Burns seems to be looking for submissions.
Grappler tries to roll over but Burns keeps him under control.
Burns tries to pass to full mount but Grappler defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns is keen to just control but Grappler is a slippery customer.
Grappler tries to get to full guard but Burns has control of the leg.
Burns is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Burns is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Grappler is just riding it out for now. Burns eventually gives up the hold.
Burns is looking to advance position but Grappler won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grappler is defending against the submission attempts here by Burns.
Grappler is trying to get back to full guard.
Grappler gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns pushing down on Grappler's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Grappler is not content to let Burns control the position.
Grappler tries to roll over but Burns keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Grappler manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Burns stays in close to Grappler's body and controls the position.
Burns slips nicely into half guard.
Grappler wants to control but Burns is keeping busy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Burns passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Grappler (0) vs (5) Burns
Burns moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Grappler (0) vs (8) Burns
Grappler trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Burns tightening his grip on Grappler, looking for the choke.
Grappler staying busy and making it hard for Burns to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Burns working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Burns is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Burns has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Grappler tries to break free.
Burns is persistently looking for the submission but Grappler is defending it well.
Grappler breaks Burns's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grappler (2) vs (8) Burns
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Grappler stays in close to Burns's body and controls the position.
Burns is trying to keep Grappler in close.
Grappler passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Grappler (5) vs (8) Burns
Grappler is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Burns has escaped the position, nice work there.
Grappler is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Burns has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Burns is trying to control Grappler's posture but Grappler avoids it.
Grappler staying calm.
Grappler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burns keeps working.
Grappler tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Grappler tries for a kimura but Burns is defending well.
Burns is trying to control Grappler's posture but Grappler avoids it.
Grappler looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Burns is looking for a sweep.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Burns wants to control but Grappler postures up.
Burns stops Grappler from passing to mount.
Burns tries to buck Grappler off but Grappler is having none of it.
Grappler controls the position.
Burns struggling a bit here.
Grappler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burns keeps working.
Grappler has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Burns! Score +2 for reaching mount: Grappler (7) vs (8) Burns
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Burns has given up his back. Will we see Grappler going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Grappler (10) vs (8) Burns
Burns tries to break free.
Grappler is not going to allow Burns to sit and survive in this position.
Grappler is persistently looking for the submission but Burns is defending it well.
Burns is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Grappler is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Burns is defending well though. Grappler let's go of the attempt for now.
Grappler controlling well, preventing Burns from escaping the position.
Burns staying busy and making it hard for Grappler to control.
What can Burns do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Grappler is looking to control Burns but Burns is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Burns tries to break free.
Burns trying to control but not successfully.
Burns prevents Grappler from getting a body triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grappler just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Burns is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grappler takes the fight on points by 10 to 8.
After the fight, Steel Grappler was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Brian Burns was interviewed post fight and said 'Hats off to my opponent. He was better tonight. I hope we meet again in the future.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brian Burns and Frank Damozzi. Burns comes to the cage accompanied by Rock Master Scott & The Dynamic Three - The Roof Is On Fire. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Brian Burns! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Frank Damozzi!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Damozzi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Burns sprawls well initially but Damozzi persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burns (0) vs (2) Damozzi
Damozzi is working for a kimura but Burns is defending it quite comfortably.
Burns tries to roll over but Damozzi keeps him under control.
Burns is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at FIERCE that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Burns is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Damozzi seems to be working for a kimura but Burns defends the submission attempt.
Burns is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Damozzi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Damozzi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Burns (4) vs (2) Damozzi
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns is looking for a choke. Damozzi gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Damozzi manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (4) vs (4) Damozzi
Burns throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Burns can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Damozzi controls the pace.
Burns keeping moving, preventing Damozzi from controlling successfully.
Burns keeping full guard, as Damozzi tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damozzi wants to control from the top but Burns keeps moving.
Damozzi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Burns wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Damozzi is now in half guard.
Damozzi slows the pace down in half guard.
Damozzi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Burns! Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (4) vs (7) Damozzi
Burns really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damozzi trying to control but Burns is having none of it.
Damozzi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Damozzi wants to control the pace but Burns is squirming around nicely.
Damozzi wants to take Burns's back but he can't do it this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Damozzi moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Burns has worked his arm free - good work by Burns!
Burns is trying to control Damozzi's posture but Damozzi avoids it.
Burns manages to get back to half guard.
Damozzi prevents Burns from improving his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Damozzi is trying to work for a kimura but Burns is defending well.
Burns keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Burns wants to control the action here but instead Damozzi manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (4) vs (10) Damozzi
Damozzi avoids the attempt from Burns to control.
Burns 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: Burns (6) vs (10) Damozzi
Burns pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Damozzi is keeping the position for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Damozzi wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Burns is now in half guard.
Burns seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Burns passes into side control, despite Damozzi's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (9) vs (10) Damozzi
Burns controls the position.
Burns thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Burns is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Damozzi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Burns trying to control the action but Damozzi is working from the bottom.
Damozzi is trying to get back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Burns trying to control the action but Damozzi is working from the bottom.
Damozzi is trying to control Burns's posture but Burns avoids it.
Burns wants to lay and pray for a moment but Damozzi keeps working.
Burns is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Damozzi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Burns trying to control the action but Damozzi is working from the bottom.
Damozzi tries to bench press Burns off him but Burns keeps the position.
Burns wants to control but Damozzi is keeping him busy.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Damozzi manages to get back to half guard.
Burns is looking for a kimura here.
Damozzi is looking to improve his position.
Burns is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Damozzi trying to hold on to Burns's head to control him but Burns postures up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Burns trying to control from Damozzi's half guard. Damozzi has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Damozzi is trying to control the position but Burns postures up.
Damozzi keeping full guard, as Burns tries to pass.
Burns looking to sit in guard and control but Damozzi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (9) vs (12) Damozzi
Damozzi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burns is keeping the position for now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Burns is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Damozzi passes Burns's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Damozzi is controlling the pace.
Burns is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Damozzi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Damozzi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Burns (13) vs (12) Damozzi
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Damozzi just trying to survive but Burns is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Damozzi manages to reverse the position and now he's in Burns's guard. Nice work there by Damozzi.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (13) vs (14) Damozzi
Damozzi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Burns wants to control but Damozzi passes easily into half guard.
Damozzi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Burns doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Damozzi.
Burns is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Damozzi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Burns sees it coming and defends easily.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Burns is looking to improve his position.
Burns is trying to maintain the position but Damozzi is very close to passing his half guard.
Burns is trying to get back to full guard.
Burns is staying active underneath Damozzi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Damozzi 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.
Burns is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damozzi wins on points by 14 to 13.
Frank Damozzi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Brian Burns spoke after the fight, saying 'Hats off to my opponent. He was better tonight. I hope we meet again in the future.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hector Davis and Brian Burns. Burns comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Rock Master Scott & The Dynamic Three - The Roof Is On Fire kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hector Davis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Brian Burns!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Davis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Burns swivels and escapes.
Burns has Davis up against the cage in a clinch.
Davis pulls guard effortlessly.
Burns controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns preventing the sweep.
Davis pulls Burns in close to his closed guard and prevents Burns from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Burns trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Burns might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Davis haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns being controlled here momentarily.
Burns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burns is stalling in the full guard.
Davis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Davis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns passes into half guard.
Davis is refusing to be controlled, as Burns sits in half guard.
Burns performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Davis is trying to get back to full guard.
Burns controlling the action here.
Burns's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis is not content to let Burns control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Davis's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Davis is defending against the submission attempts here by Burns.
Davis is trying is best to control the position here.
Davis trying to hold on to Burns's head to control him but Burns postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Davis is pressing down on Burns's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Burns sitting in guard here, content to control.
Burns looking to sit in guard and control but Davis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Davis (2) vs (0) Burns
Burns looking for a guillotine here but Davis defends easily.
Burns escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Davis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Davis works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Davis trying to control the action but Burns is working from the bottom.
Burns is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davis wants to pass the guard but Burns is defending well.
Burns is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Burns is trying to maintain the position but Davis is very close to passing his half guard.
Davis seems to be looking for submissions.
Davis 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.
Davis is pressing down on Burns's thigh, looking to free his foot. Burns is holding on for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Davis controlling the action here.
Burns trying to control here.
Davis is trying to control the action in half guard but Burns is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davis seems to be working for a kimura but Burns defends the submission attempt.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Davis passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Davis (5) vs (0) Burns
Burns tries to hold on but Davis pushes him away.
Davis fails to advance to Burns's back.
Davis is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Burns to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Burns shrugs it off.
Burns wants to control but Davis is having none of it.
Davis trying to control but Burns is having none of it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Burns gets back to half guard.
Davis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Burns is just riding it out for now. Davis eventually gives up the hold.
Burns moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Burns is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Davis (5) vs (2) Burns
Burns is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Davis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Burns.
Davis is refusing to be controlled, as Burns sits in half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Davis gets back to full guard.
Burns trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burns works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Burns is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Davis is trying to maintain the position but Burns is very close to passing his half guard.
Davis is looking to improve his position.
Burns is just content to waste time from the top position. Davis takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Burns looking to sit in guard and control but Davis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Davis (7) vs (2) Burns
Davis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Burns has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Davis has managed to get both his arms back between Burns's legs - danger averted.
Burns has control of Davis's left arm, preventing Davis from doing any damage.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Davis stands and throws Burns's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Davis (10) vs (2) Burns
Davis swings around for an armbar but Burns sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Davis's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Davis (10) vs (4) Burns
Davis keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.
Burns controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Davis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Davis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Burns trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burns showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Burns looking to sit in guard and control but Davis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Davis (12) vs (4) Burns
Burns is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Davis (12) vs (6) Burns
Burns is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Davis! Score +3 for passing guard: Davis (12) vs (9) Burns
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Burns with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Davis tries to reverse the position but Burns maintains control.
Burns wants to control the pace but Davis is squirming around nicely.
Burns can't control as he wanted to and Davis manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burns is just content to waste time from the top position. Davis takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Davis takes the fight on points by 12 to 9.
A very excited looking Hector Davis rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Brian Burns was interviewed post fight and said 'Hats off to my opponent. He was better tonight. I hope we meet again in the future.'. |
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