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Event:
NextGen 3
Date: Aug 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Diamonds delivers a nice body kick.
Burrow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diamonds throws a body shot but no joy.
Diamonds gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Diamonds fails to land the takedown.
Diamonds tries for a takedown but Burrow circles away easily
and Burrow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Burrow misses with a body shot.
Diamonds throws a sloppy head kick and Burrow moves out of range easily.
We've been hearing reports that Diamonds has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Diamonds really is a fat lump.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diamonds is looking to clinch.
Burrow lands a front kick.
Burrow jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burrow misses with a two punch combination.
#T1#
Burrow leaves Diamonds with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benji Diamonds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burrow looks to throw the jab but Diamonds is out of range.
Burrow scores with a head kick.
Burrow scores with a jab to the head.
Diamonds avoids the body shot from Burrow.
Diamonds slips a jab from Burrow.
Burrow throws a looping overhand right but Diamonds ducks down to avoid it.
Diamonds ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diamonds fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Burrow avoids it really well and circles away.
Diamonds is breathing heavily.#T2#
Burrow scores with the left hand. Diamonds knows he should have avoided that one.
Diamonds doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Burrow throws an overhand right that lands on Diamonds's shoulder, as Diamonds tries to avoid the shot.
Diamonds is looking to land body kicks.
Diamonds shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Burrow is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Diamonds moves away from the strike by Burrow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burrow throws out a loose jab but Diamonds uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diamonds rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Burrow counters with a left to the body.
Diamonds shoots in for a takedown but Burrow shows good takedown defense.
Burrow is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Diamonds with a body shot.
Burrow connects with a looping right hand.
#T3#
Burrow throws a series of punches but Diamonds avoids them all with ease.
Diamonds tries to counter with a takedown but Burrow is quick to defend against it.
Burrow throws a hook but Diamonds avoids it easily.
Burrow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diamonds moves away.
Diamonds seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Diamonds blocks a head kick by Burrow.
Burrow misses with a head kick.
Diamonds slips a straight right by Burrow.
Diamonds uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burrow.
Burrow takes a swing at Diamonds's ribcage but misses.
Burrow scores with a jab. Diamonds acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Burrow lands a jab to the head.
Burrow pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diamonds drops down looking for a counter takedown but Burrow sprawls and moves away.
Jaden Burrow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diamonds tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Burrow defends well and Diamonds ends up having to push Burrow into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T4#
A shot in the inside from Burrow.
Burrow scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Burrow.
Burrow stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burrow pushes Diamonds back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Burrow lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Burrow stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Burrow cracks Diamonds with a nice body shot.
Burrow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diamonds backwards.
A right hand to the body from Burrow.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Burrow lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Burrow works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaden Burrow dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Diamonds misses the shot to the body.
Diamonds swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Burrow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Burrow throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Burrow scores with a jab to the body.
Burrow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Burrow feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Diamondss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Burrow throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Diamonds's head.#KD2#
Burrow drops Diamonds with a beautiful combination! Diamonds stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Burrow is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Diamonds is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Benji Diamonds has been cut.
Benji Diamonds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burrow throws an uppercut from hell that sends Diamonds clean off his feet! He's out cold! Burrow stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jaden Burrow! |
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Event:
R7
Date: Jul 23, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Memnon Tithonus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Jaden Burrow!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tithonus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Burrow is defended easily by Tithonus.#CL#
Tithonus closes the distance and pushes Burrow back into the cage.
Tithonus fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tithonus is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Burrow has clasped his hands together around Tithonus's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Tithonus (0) vs (4) Burrow
Tithonus is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tithonus struggling a bit here.#T1#
Burrow wants to control but Tithonus is keeping him busy.
Burrow is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Tithonus is trying to control Burrow's posture but Burrow avoids it.
Burrow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tithonus keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Tithonus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Burrow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tithonus keeps working.
Tithonus struggling a bit here.
Burrow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tithonus keeps working.
Tithonus gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Burrow trying to mount his opponent but Tithonus defends it.
Tithonus wants to get back to full guard.
Burrow really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tithonus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Tithonus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Burrow seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tithonus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Burrow looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tithonus moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Burrow wants to control from the top but Tithonus keeps moving.
Tithonus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burrow is one step ahead there.
Burrow trying to control but Tithonus is working from the bottom.
Tithonus can't keep his opponent in guard - Burrow advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Burrow trying to control the action but Tithonus is working from the bottom.
Tithonus is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Tithonus is not content to let Burrow control the position.
Tithonus tries to roll over but Burrow keeps him under control.
Burrow perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Burrow wants to pass the guard but Tithonus is defending well.
Tithonus is looking to improve his position.
Burrow seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tithonus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Burrow is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Tithonus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T5#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Burrow in particular looking to stall.
Burrow wants to take a breather but Tithonus is having none of it.
Tithonus moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Burrow trying to control the position from guard on top but Tithonus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tithonus 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.#SUB#
Tithonus looking for a triangle here. Burrow is fighting it but it looks tight! Tithonus pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Burrow is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Memnon Tithonus!
Our winner, Memnon Tithonus, 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:
R6
Date: Jul 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Jaden Burrow! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Yuki Okada!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Okada fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Burrow darts in and clinches Okada up against the cage.
Okada tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Burrow smiles and moves away.
Okada darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Burrow counters with a shoot takedown. Okada fights it but they end up in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burrow (2) vs (0) Okada
Okada keeping full guard, as Burrow tries to pass. #SUB2#
Burrow is posturing up here but Okada has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Burrow tries to roll out but it's too tight and Burrow has to tap! Slick submission there by Okada!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yuki Okada!
A very excited looking Yuki Okada 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. |
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Event:
R4
Date: Jul 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Jaden Burrow! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Sincere Thibodeaux!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Thibodeaux fails with the takedown#TD#
and Burrow counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Thibodeaux! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Burrow (4) vs (0) Thibodeaux
A lull in the action here.
Burrow working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thibodeaux keeps working. #T1#
Thibodeaux trying to remain calm as Burrow controls from the top position.
Burrow trying to control the action but Thibodeaux is working from the bottom.
Thibodeaux seems a little lost for a moment, as Burrow dominates the positioning.
Burrow trying to control the position but Thibodeaux is working away.
You can see the frustration on Thibodeaux's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Burrow trying to control the position but Thibodeaux is working away. #T2#
Burrow content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Burrow trying to control the position but Thibodeaux is working away.
Thibodeaux tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Thibodeaux struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thibodeaux is looking to regain half guard here but Burrow keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here as Burrow stalls from top position.
Thibodeaux is not content to let Burrow control the position.
Thibodeaux is being controlled here. #T4#
Burrow wants to control but Thibodeaux is keeping him busy.
Thibodeaux can't do much from the bottom here.
Burrow is looking to take a break and control but Thibodeaux is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thibodeaux is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T5#
Burrow wants to control but Thibodeaux is keeping him busy.
Burrow takes a little break here. Thibodeaux wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Thibodeaux manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burrow (4) vs (2) Thibodeaux#T6#
Burrow is trying to maintain the position but Thibodeaux is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Thibodeaux maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Burrow could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Thibodeaux has cracked it and Burrow is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Thibodeaux!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sincere Thibodeaux! |
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Event:
R5
Date: Jul 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Irakli Talakvadze! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Jaden Burrow!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and James Atkins.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Burrow takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Burrow has clasped his hands together around Talakvadze's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Talakvadze (0) vs (4) Burrow
Burrow wants to control but Talakvadze is keeping him busy.
Burrow slows the pace down.
Burrow is looking to take a break and control but Talakvadze is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Talakvadze is looking for a sweep.
Burrow working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Talakvadze is trying to control Burrow's posture but Burrow avoids it.
Talakvadze tries to buck Burrow off but Burrow is having none of it.#T1#
Burrow trying to control the position but Talakvadze is working away.
Burrow controls the position.
Talakvadze is looking for a sweep.
Burrow trying to control the position but Talakvadze is working away.
Talakvadze manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Talakvadze (2) vs (4) Burrow
Talakvadze trying to pass the guard but Burrow defending well.
Talakvadze controlling the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Burrow manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Burrow controls Talakvadze momentarily but Talakvadze frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burrow can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Talakvadze controls the pace.#T2#
Talakvadze postures up.
#SUB2#
Burrow working for a triangle but Talakvadze defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Talakvadze controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Burrow is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Talakvadze controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3##SUB2#
Talakvadze got a little sloppy there for a moment and Burrow has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Talakvadze has managed to get both his arms back between Burrow's legs - danger averted.
Burrow looking for a sweep. Not yet Burrow, not yet.
Burrow keeping full guard, as Talakvadze tries to pass.
Burrow looking for a sweep. Not yet Burrow, not yet.
Burrow trying to control the position.
#T4#
Talakvadze stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burrow swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Talakvadze engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Burrow is looking for a triangle but Talakvadze pushes his legs off easily.
Talakvadze looking to pass the guard.
Talakvadze 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.
Talakvadze has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T5##SUB2#
Burrow is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Talakvadze has his hands clasped together but Burrow extends and breaks Talakvadze's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Burrow.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jaden Burrow! |
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Event:
R 3
Date: Jul 09, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Jaden Burrow! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Rhaegar Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Burrow shows good takedown defense.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Burrow, which made it look bad.
Burrow changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gracie shoots and misses #TD#
and Burrow counters with a single leg into guard. Gracie didn't expect that. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burrow (2) vs (0) Gracie
Jaden Burrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rhaegar Gracie.
Gracie can't keep his opponent in guard - Burrow advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Burrow is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.
Burrow wants to free his trapped foot but Gracie is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Burrow is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrow content to control rather than advance.
Burrow wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well. #T1#
Gracie tries to roll over but Burrow keeps him under control.
Burrow wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burrow is really struggling to control Gracie but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gracie gets back to full guard.
Burrow trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. #T2#
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Burrow trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burrow (2) vs (2) Gracie
Burrow keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Burrow manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Gracie trying to control but Burrow is working from the bottom.
Burrow managing to control the position.
Gracie 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.
Burrow keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Burrow on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Burrow tries to get out of the position.
Burrow looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Burrow not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Burrow has his hands on Gracie's head, controlling the position.
Burrow keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Burrow working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Gracie drops back, looking for a kneebar! Burrow looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Burrow looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Burrow! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Burrow (6) vs (2) Gracie
Burrow trying to control the position but Gracie is working away. #T5##SUB#
Burrow looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Burrow working away.
Burrow trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom. #T6#
Gracie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Burrow off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Burrow (6) vs (6) Gracie
Burrow tries to break free.
Gracie trying to control momentarily.
#T7#
Gracie biding his time, controlling Burrow. #SUB2#
Gracie sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Burrow taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rhaegar Gracie! |
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Event:
R 2
Date: Jul 08, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Landen Novak! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jaden Burrow!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Novak looks for a takedown but Burrow sprawls well.
Burrow drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Novak defends it well.
Novak tries to clinch #TD2#
and Burrow counters with a nice double leg into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Novak (0) vs (2) Burrow
Burrow postures up.
Burrow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Novak swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burrow wants to control from the top but Novak keeps moving.
Burrow is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrow trying to control the position from guard on top but Novak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Novak 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: Novak (2) vs (2) Burrow#T1#
Burrow is looking for a sweep. Novak is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Burrow is staying active underneath Novak, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Novak perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Burrow is not content to let Novak control the position.
Burrow won't allow Novak to pass to mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Burrow can do anything to dispel that myth.
Novak is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Burrow is controlling Novak's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Novak is trying to control the action in half guard but Burrow is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Novak is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Burrow is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2#
Burrow tries to roll over but Novak keeps him under control.
Novak is keen to just control but Burrow is a slippery customer.
Burrow trying to hold on to Novak's head to control him but Novak postures up.
Novak is looking to take a break and control but Burrow is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Burrow is looking to improve his position.
Novak is trying to control. Burrow wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Burrow wants to control but Novak is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Novak wants to take a breather but Burrow is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burrow trying to hold on to Novak's head to control him but Novak postures up.
Burrow wants to improve his position but Novak is controlling well.
Novak wants to control but Burrow is keeping him busy.
Burrow tries to get to full guard but Novak has control of the leg.
Novak wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burrow keeps working.
Burrow wants to control but Novak is keeping busy.
#T4#
Novak is trying to control. Burrow wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Novak is really struggling to control Burrow but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Burrow wants to get back to full guard.
Novak trying to control the pace.
Novak is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Novak (5) vs (2) Burrow
Burrow is squirming around, avoiding Novak's attempts to control the action.
Burrow is desperately trying to improve his position but Novak has a good base and remains in mount.#T5#
Burrow tries to hold on but Novak postures up.
Novak controlling the pace for now.
Novak'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.#SUB#
Novak working for a submission but Burrow is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Novak has hold of Burrow's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Burrow manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Burrow can't escape the position.
#T6#
Novak wants to control the pace but Burrow is squirming around nicely.
Novak tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Novak trying to control but Burrow is having none of it.
Burrow is looking to improve his position but Novak isn't that keen on the idea.
Novak trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T7#
Burrow is trying to escape the mount.
Burrow is squirming around, avoiding Novak's attempts to control the action. #T8#
Burrow tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Burrow wants to hold on but Novak pushes him away.
Burrow is squirming around, avoiding Novak's attempts to control the action.
Novak controlling from mount.
Novak trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Burrow is looking to get to half guard.#T9#
Burrow is still trying to improve position.
Novak controlling the pace for now.
Novak seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Burrow for as long as he can get away with.
Novak trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T10#
Burrow tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Burrow tries to improve his position but Novak has taken his back! Novak has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Burrow tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Novak pushes Burrow away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Landen Novak! |
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Event:
R 1
Date: Jul 05, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jaden Burrow! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rodrigo Lara!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lara shoots and misses #TD#
and Burrow counters with a shoot takedown. Lara fights it but they end up in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burrow (2) vs (0) Lara
Burrow wants to control from the top but Lara keeps moving.
Burrow looking to pass the guard.
Lara being controlled here, momentarily.
Burrow preventing the sweep.
Burrow is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrow trying to control but Lara is working from the bottom.
Burrow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burrow looking to sit in guard and control but Lara gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burrow (2) vs (2) Lara#T1##SUB2#
Lara drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lara jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burrow not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Lara drops back looking for a leg! Burrow is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Burrow manages to kick Lara off! Lara jumps back into Burrow's guard.
Lara passes Burrow's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Burrow is looking to get back to full guard here but Lara has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Burrow (2) vs (5) Lara#T2##SUB2#
Lara in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Burrow is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rodrigo Lara! |
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