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Event:
Bots de Garra 141
Date: Apr 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 26 losses; Jamarcus Burroughs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 46 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Burroughs scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burroughs (2) vs (0) Gracias
Gracias is trying to control but can't.
Gracias is looking to improve his position.
Gracias wants to control but Burroughs is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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.
Gracias wants to improve his position but Burroughs is controlling well.
Burroughs seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burroughs trying to pass the guard but Gracias defending well. #T1#
Burroughs trying to control from half guard but Gracias is working away.
Burroughs is pressing down on Gracias's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracias is holding on for now.
Burroughs controlling the action here.#T2#
Gracias is in trouble now - Burroughs has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (5) vs (0) Gracias
Gracias tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Burroughs can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracias is looking to escape. #T3#
Burroughs controlling the position easily from mount.
Gracias is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Burroughs controlling his opponent.
Burroughs wants to control the pace but Gracias is squirming around nicely.
Burroughs sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gracias is looking to get to half guard.#T5#
Burroughs tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Burroughs trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Burroughs controlling the position easily from mount.
Burroughs trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T6#
Gracias is wriggling around trying to escape.
Burroughs trying to control but Gracias is having none of it. #T7#
Gracias is looking to improve his position but Burroughs isn't that keen on the idea.
Burroughs controlling the position easily from mount.
Burroughs trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T8#
Gracias working to try and regain half guard.
Burroughs wants to control the pace but Gracias is squirming around nicely.
Burroughs tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Burroughs can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracias is looking to escape. #T9#
Burroughs controlling the position easily from mount. #T10#
Burroughs avoids the attempt from Gracias to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracias is desperately trying to improve his position but Burroughs has a good base and remains in mount.
Burroughs can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracias is looking to escape. #T11#
Burroughs sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Burroughs looking to control but Gracias is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gracias 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: Burroughs (5) vs (2) Gracias#T12#
Gracias looking to pass the guard.
Burroughs keeping moving, preventing Gracias from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Burroughs wants to control the position but Gracias says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Gracias slows the pace down in half guard.
Burroughs has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracias is working away from the top position though.
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.#T13#
Gracias stalling away here and it's allowed Burroughs to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Burroughs wants to sweep here but Gracias controlling him for the moment.
Gracias wants to control from the top but Burroughs keeps moving. #T14#
Burroughs is controlling Gracias's posture.
Gracias showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gracias wants to pass the guard but Burroughs is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Burroughs takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
Jamarcus Burroughs seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 128
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 26 losses; Jamarcus Burroughs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Mean Gean!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Burroughs scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burroughs (2) vs (0) Gean
Gean is trying to get back to full guard.
Gean won't allow Burroughs to pass to mount.
Gean manages to get to full guard.
Gean tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gean not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burroughs won't allow Gean to sweep him here.
Burroughs is pushing down on Gean's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gean is fighting to maintain full guard but Burroughs has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gean manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Gean throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Burroughs escapes and throws Gean's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (5) vs (0) Gean
Gean tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Burroughs controlling the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gean sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gean wants to improve his position but Burroughs is controlling well.
Burroughs is keen to just control but Gean is a slippery customer.
Gean wants to control but Burroughs is keeping busy.
Burroughs content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
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.
Gean tries to roll over but Burroughs keeps him under control.#T2#
Gean is still trying to improve position.
Burroughs not doing much here.
Gean tries to get to full guard but Burroughs has control of the leg.
Gean trying to hold on to Burroughs's head to control him but Burroughs postures up.
#T3#
Burroughs prevents Gean from improving his position.
Burroughs is pressing down on Gean's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gean is holding on for now.
Gean wants to improve his position but Burroughs is controlling well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gean keeps trying to improve his position.
Burroughs trying to mount his opponent but Gean defends it.
Gean wants to control but Burroughs is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Burroughs content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gean tries to get to full guard but Burroughs has control of the leg.
Burroughs passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (8) vs (0) Gean
Gean is trying to escape the mount.
Gean is squirming around, avoiding Burroughs's attempts to control the action.
Gean is trying desperately to improve position.#T5#
Burroughs looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gean gets back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Burroughs in particular looking to stall.
Burroughs is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (11) vs (0) Gean
Gean working to try and regain half guard.
Burroughs controlling the position easily from mount. #T6#
Gean is trying to escape the mount.
Gean is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Burroughs looking to control but Gean is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gean tries to hold on but Burroughs pushes him away.
Burroughs tries to control but Gean wriggling away.
Gean keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Gean tries to lock up and control but Burroughs gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gean is looking to get to half guard.
Burroughs looking to control but Gean is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gean is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Burroughs avoids the attempt from Gean to control.
Gean working to try and regain half guard.
#T8#
Burroughs controlling from mount.
Gean wants to hold on but Burroughs pushes him away.
Gean is squirming around, avoiding Burroughs's attempts to control the action.
Gean is trying desperately to improve position.
Burroughs tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gean 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: Burroughs (11) vs (2) Gean
Gean being controlled here momentarily. #T9#
Burroughs is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gean tries to free his leg and advance position but Burroughs is retaining full guard.
Burroughs bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gean's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (13) vs (2) Gean
Gean 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.
Burroughs is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T10#
Gean keeping moving, preventing Burroughs from controlling successfully.
Gean working a defensive guard here.
Gean tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gean trying to keep a closed guard but Burroughs is proving a slippery customer.
Gean is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gean being controlled here, momentarily. #T11#
Burroughs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gean is keeping the position for now.
Burroughs wants to control from the top but Gean keeps moving.
Gean is trying to hold Burroughs in close to prevent damage but Burroughs has managed to pass into half guard.
Gean is not content to let Burroughs control the position.
Gean is controlling Burroughs's trapped leg to prevent Burroughs from advancing to side control.
Gean wants to get back to full guard.#T12#
Gean trying to control from the bottom.
Burroughs keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gean regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Gean escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Burroughs gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gean holds on and takes a little breather.
Burroughs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gean managing to control the position.
Burroughs tries to free his leg and advance position but Gean is retaining full guard. #T13#
Burroughs preventing the sweep.
Gean wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Burroughs is now in half guard.
Gean felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Gean tries to roll over but Burroughs keeps him under control.
Burroughs trying to control the pace.
Burroughs is thwarting Gean's attempts to control the position.
Burroughs looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gean has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Burroughs is working away from the top position though.#T14#
Gean tries to roll over but Burroughs keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Gean looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gean wants to improve his position but Burroughs is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burroughs trying to control the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Burroughs takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
Jamarcus Burroughs seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 126
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 25 losses; Joshua Burroughs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 67 wins and 42 losses; Bo Bolsonaro!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Bolsonaro gets a clinch. #TD#
Burroughs has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bolsonaro regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burroughs (2) vs (0) Bolsonaro#SUB2#
Burroughs avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bolsonaro wants to sweep here but Burroughs controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Bolsonaro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Burroughs looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Bolsonaro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Burroughs gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bolsonaro looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Burroughs passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (5) vs (0) Bolsonaro#T1#
Burroughs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bolsonaro keeps working.
Bolsonaro is looking to reverse the position.
Bolsonaro is letting Burroughs control him for a moment.
Bolsonaro is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Burroughs off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Burroughs (5) vs (4) Bolsonaro#SUB2#
Bolsonaro sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Burroughs taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bo Bolsonaro!
An out of breath Bo Bolsonaro 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:
Bots de Garra 120
Date: Jan 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 21 losses; Alexander Mesquita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 24 losses; Joshua Burroughs!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Mesquita dives in and scores a takedown into Burroughs's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mesquita (2) vs (0) Burroughs#SUB2#
Burroughs looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mesquita has picked Burroughs up and slammed him! Burroughs can't keep hold of the triangle and Mesquita manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (5) vs (0) Burroughs
Burroughs regains half guard.#SUB#
Mesquita 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.
#SUB#
Mesquita 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.
#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Burroughs is defending against the submission attempts here by Mesquita.
#SUB#
Mesquita is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Burroughs doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mesquita. #T2##SUB#
Mesquita is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Mesquita wants to work for an arm triangle but Burroughs is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3#
Burroughs gets back to full guard.
Burroughs wants to sweep but no luck.
Burroughs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mesquita looking to pass the guard.
Burroughs looking for a sweep. Not yet Burroughs, not yet.
Burroughs is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
Burroughs keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Burroughs is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mesquita defends well.
Mesquita trying to control but Burroughs is working from the bottom.
Mesquita pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burroughs 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.#T5##SUB2#
Burroughs has his foot on Mesquita's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mesquita works his way back into a safe position though.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Burroughs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mesquita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Mesquita trying to control but Burroughs is working from the bottom.
Mesquita pushes down on Burroughs's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T6#
Mesquita is looking to take a break and control but Burroughs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mesquita prevents Burroughs from improving his position.#SUB#
Mesquita 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.
Burroughs has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mesquita is working away from the top position though.#T7##SUB#
Mesquita is working for a kimura but Burroughs is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Mesquita is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Burroughs is just riding it out for now. Mesquita eventually gives up the hold. #T8#
Burroughs wants to control but Mesquita is keeping busy.
Burroughs is trying to get back to full guard.#T9##SUB#
Mesquita is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Mesquita is trying to work for a kimura but Burroughs is defending well.
#SUB#
Mesquita is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T10##SUB#
Mesquita is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Burroughs wants to improve his position but Mesquita is controlling well.
Mesquita trying to control the action but Burroughs is working from the bottom.
Burroughs wants to control but Mesquita is keeping busy.
#T11#
Burroughs is concentrating on defense, preventing Mesquita from advancing position. #SUB#
Mesquita is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Burroughs is trying to maintain the position but Mesquita is very close to passing his half guard.#T12#
Burroughs manages to get to full guard.
Mesquita stands and throws Burroughs's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (8) vs (0) Burroughs
Burroughs is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T13#
Burroughs wants to control but Mesquita postures up.
The referee asks Mesquita politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Mesquita prefers to stall for the moment though.
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.#SUB#
Mesquita working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Burroughs struggling a bit here.#T14#
Burroughs manages to get back to half guard.
Mesquita is looking to stall here but Burroughs recovers full guard.
Mesquita pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burroughs is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mesquita takes the fight on points by 8 to 0. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 92
Date: Nov 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 15 losses; Rio Rolla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 23 losses; Joshua Burroughs!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Burroughs manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rolla on his heels. He'll look to pass Rolla's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rolla (0) vs (2) Burroughs#SUB#
Rolla has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Burroughs should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Rolla has tightened it up now! Burroughs should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rio Rolla! |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 86
Date: Oct 13, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 23 losses; Joshua Burroughs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 19 losses; Hirata Hitoshi!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Hitoshi clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Hitoshi has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Burroughs is trying to keep an underhook but Hitoshi manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burroughs (0) vs (2) Hitoshi#SUB2#
Hitoshi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Hitoshi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Burroughs doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hitoshi.
Hitoshi uses his free foot to push down on Burroughs's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Burroughs. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (0) vs (5) Hitoshi#SUB2#
Hitoshi goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Burroughs is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (2) vs (5) Hitoshi
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hitoshi is looking for a triangle but Burroughs pushes his legs off easily.
Burroughs 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. #T1#
Hitoshi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hitoshi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Burroughs slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (5) vs (5) Hitoshi
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.
Burroughs passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hitoshi! Score +2 for reaching mount: Burroughs (7) vs (5) Hitoshi
Hitoshi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Burroughs controlling from mount.
Hitoshi is looking to get to half guard.
Burroughs tries to control but Hitoshi wriggling away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2##SUB#
Hitoshi tries to improve his position but Burroughs has taken his back! Burroughs has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Hitoshi tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Burroughs pushes Hitoshi away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joshua Burroughs!
Joshua Burroughs decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 83
Date: Oct 04, 2023 |
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 15 wins and 21 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 23 losses; Joshua Burroughs!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Burroughs shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Laitila manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laitila (0) vs (2) Burroughs
Burroughs's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Burroughs wants to pass the guard but Laitila is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Laitila holds on and takes a little breather.
Laitila not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burroughs 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. #T1#
Laitila is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Burroughs engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Laitila managing to control the position. #T2#
Burroughs trying to control but Laitila is working from the bottom.
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.
Burroughs wants to pass the guard but Laitila is keeping the position.
Laitila trying to keep a closed guard but Burroughs is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Laitila looking for a sweep. Not yet Laitila, not yet.
Burroughs looking to sit in guard and control but Laitila gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (2) Burroughs
Burroughs is trying to control the position but Laitila postures up.
Burroughs can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Laitila controls the pace.#T4#
Burroughs keeping moving, preventing Laitila from controlling successfully.
Burroughs controlling Laitila's posture.
Laitila looking to pass the guard. #T5#
Laitila controlling from the top position.
Laitila has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Laitila content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Burroughs has locked up a guillotine! Burroughs's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Laitila is holding on here and Burroughs must be using up a lot of energy. Laitila has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Burroughs gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joshua Burroughs!
A very excited looking Joshua Burroughs 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:
Bots de Garra 81
Date: Sep 27, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 64 wins and 46 losses; Conald Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 22 losses; Joshua Burroughs!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Petersen 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. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (0) Burroughs
Petersen wants to control from the top but Burroughs keeps moving.
Petersen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (5) vs (0) Burroughs
Burroughs can't do much from the bottom here.
Burroughs is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Petersen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Petersen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen wants to pass to mount but Burroughs is defending the position. #SUB#
Petersen wants to work for an arm triangle but Burroughs is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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.
Petersen passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (8) vs (0) Burroughs#T1#
Petersen controlling from mount.
Burroughs tries to reverse the position but Petersen maintains control.
Petersen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Petersen controlling the position easily from mount.
Petersen forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Petersen (11) vs (0) Burroughs#T2#
Petersen not allowing Burroughs to control his hands.
A lull in the action here.
Petersen gets his hands free as Burroughs looks to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Petersen is riding his opponent, not letting Burroughs buck him off. #SUB#
Petersen is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Petersen 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.
Burroughs is keeping busy.
#T3#
Petersen 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.
A lull in the action here.
Petersen not allowing Burroughs to control his hands.
Petersen tries to keep control of the position but Burroughs is staying busy.#T4#
Petersen really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Burroughs.#SUB#
Petersen is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Burroughs knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Burroughs for a finish.
Petersen wants to control the position but Burroughs frees himself and scrambles - Petersen manages to regain control in side control.
You can see the frustration on Burroughs's face as Petersen controls the position.
Petersen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Burroughs for as long as he can get away with.
Petersen tries to move into full mount but can't pass Burroughs's legs. #T5#
Burroughs is looking for a sweep.
Petersen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burroughs keeps working.
Burroughs is looking for a sweep.
Petersen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burroughs keeps working.
Petersen advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Petersen (13) vs (0) Burroughs
Burroughs is desperately trying to improve his position but Petersen has a good base and remains in mount.
Petersen content just to control the position here.
Petersen wants to take Burroughs's back but he can't do it this time. #T6#
Petersen trying to control but Burroughs is having none of it.
Petersen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Petersen tries to control but Burroughs wriggling away. #T7#
Petersen is trying to take his opponent's back.
Burroughs is looking to get to half guard.
Burroughs is squirming around, avoiding Petersen's attempts to control the action.
Petersen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Burroughs is working to get back to half guard.
Petersen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T8#
Burroughs has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Petersen's lack of action.
Petersen is controlling the pace.
Petersen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Burroughs is trying to maintain the position but Petersen is very close to passing his half guard.#T9#
Still in half guard, Petersen seems content to control.
Burroughs wants to get back to full guard.
Burroughs is refusing to be controlled, as Petersen sits in half guard.
Petersen stalling.
Petersen wants to free his trapped foot but Burroughs is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Petersen trying to control the action but Burroughs is working from the bottom. #T10#
Burroughs is trying to get back to full guard.
Petersen stalling.
Petersen tries to pass to full mount but Burroughs defends it. #T11#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Petersen is trying to control the action in half guard but Burroughs is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Petersen trying to pass the guard but Burroughs defending well.
Petersen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Burroughs tries to get to full guard but Petersen has control of the leg.
Burroughs has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Petersen is working away from the top position though.#T12#
Petersen is trying to control. Burroughs wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Burroughs looking for submissions off his back.
Petersen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Petersen'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.
Petersen trying to control from half guard but Burroughs is working away. #T13#
Still in half guard, Petersen seems content to control.
Petersen is looking to take a break and control but Burroughs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Petersen works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (16) vs (0) Burroughs
Petersen trying to control but Burroughs is having none of it.
Burroughs prevents Petersen from taking his back.#T14#
Petersen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Petersen controlling the position easily from mount.
Burroughs is controlling an arm, preventing Petersen from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen moves to his opponent's back but Burroughs bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Petersen. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (16) vs (2) Burroughs
And that's the end of the fight!
Petersen takes the fight on points by 16 to 2.
Conald Petersen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 79
Date: Sep 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 21 losses; Joshua Burroughs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 47 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Archer moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Archer jumps into guard, dragging Burroughs to the mat.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Archer trying to control the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Archer holds on and takes a little breather.
Burroughs trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer seems keen to control Burroughs's posture.#T1#
Burroughs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Archer is keeping the position for now.
Archer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Archer is trying to keep Burroughs in close.
Burroughs stands and throws Archer's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (3) vs (0) Archer#T2#
Archer stops Burroughs from passing to mount.
Archer is looking for a sweep.
Burroughs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Archer keeps working.
Archer holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Archer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Burroughs wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Burroughs wants to control but Archer is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Burroughs goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Archer rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Burroughs's guard! Nice work there by Archer! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (3) vs (2) Archer
Burroughs trying to keep a closed guard but Archer is proving a slippery customer.
Archer tries to free his leg and advance position but Burroughs is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Burroughs throws his legs up looking for a submission but Archer uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (3) vs (5) Archer#T4#
Archer is looking to take a break and control but Burroughs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Archer is trying to get an arm triangle but Burroughs is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Burroughs's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T5#
Archer has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Burroughs (3) vs (7) Archer
Archer fails to advance to Burroughs's back. #SUB2#
Archer goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Burroughs turns into him and now he's in Archer's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (5) vs (7) Archer#T6#
Archer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Burroughs 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.
Burroughs is fighting to break Archer's control of his arms but Archer is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T7#
Burroughs sitting in guard here, content to control.
Burroughs wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving.
Burroughs preventing the sweep.
Burroughs stays in close to Archer's body and controls the position.
Burroughs trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom. #T8#
Burroughs looking to pass the guard.
Burroughs is working hard here to advance position.
Burroughs trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
Archer trying to control the position.
#T9#
Archer has his hands on Burroughs's head, controlling the position.
Archer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T10#
Archer keeping moving, preventing Burroughs from controlling successfully.
Burroughs controls from within his opponent's guard.
Archer looking to control.
Archer keeping full guard, as Burroughs tries to pass. #T11#
Archer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Burroughs passes into half guard.
Archer is trying to control but can't.
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.
Burroughs passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (8) vs (7) Archer
Archer stops Burroughs from passing to mount.
Burroughs controls the position. #T12#
Archer prevents Burroughs from moving into mount.
Archer is trying to control Burroughs's posture but Burroughs avoids it.
Burroughs wants to control but Archer is keeping him busy.
Burroughs in the domination position with Archer hanging on.#T13#
Burroughs is looking to take a break and control but Archer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Archer trying to remain calm as Burroughs controls from the top position.
Archer can't do much from the bottom here.
Burroughs is looking to take a break and control but Archer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T14#
Archer manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (8) vs (9) Archer
Burroughs is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Archer is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burroughs wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Archer wins on points by 9 to 8.
A victorious Able Archer thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 77
Date: Sep 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 21 losses; Joshua Burroughs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 14 losses; Verneri Ahma!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Ahma gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burroughs (2) vs (0) Ahma#SUB2#
Ahma is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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.#SUB2#
Ahma looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Burroughs content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Ahma looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Burroughs passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (5) vs (0) Ahma
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahma tries to buck Burroughs off but Burroughs is having none of it.
Burroughs controlling from side mount. #T1#
Ahma is looking to reverse the position.
Burroughs taking a breather here.
Ahma sneaks back into half guard.
Burroughs keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Ahma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Ahma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ahma wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Still in half guard, Burroughs seems content to control.#SUB2#
Ahma actively working from the bottom here.
Ahma is looking for a sweep. Burroughs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ahma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Burroughs perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Ahma is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Burroughs pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Ahma looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Burroughs trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Ahma looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Burroughs content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Burroughs moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Ahma. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (8) vs (0) Ahma
Ahma is trying to work for a sweep but Burroughs has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Burroughs (10) vs (0) Ahma
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Burroughs prevents Ahma from getting the reversal.#T4#
Ahma is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Burroughs controlling the pace for now.
Ahma 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: Burroughs (10) vs (2) Ahma
Burroughs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Burroughs looking for a guillotine here but Ahma defends easily.
Ahma is looking to pass into half guard but Burroughs pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Burroughs is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (12) vs (2) Ahma#T5#
Burroughs 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.
Burroughs tries to free his leg and advance position but Ahma is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Ahma is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Burroughs controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Ahma throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Burroughs escapes and throws Ahma's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (15) vs (2) Ahma
Ahma is looking for a sweep.
Ahma is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Ahma actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Burroughs 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.
#T6##SUB2#
Ahma looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Ahma has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Burroughs escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Burroughs! Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (18) vs (2) Ahma
Ahma is looking for a sweep.#T7#
Ahma is trying to escape the position but Burroughs is controlling the position.
Ahma is looking for a sweep.
Burroughs controls the position.
Ahma is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks Burroughs politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Burroughs prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ahma tries to bench press Burroughs off him but Burroughs keeps the position.
Ahma sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ahma looks winded!
Burroughs frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (21) vs (2) Ahma
Ahma is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Burroughs controlling the pace for now.
Ahma is trying to escape the mount.
#T8#
Burroughs looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ahma is in all sorts of trouble here.
Burroughs looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ahma is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Burroughs looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ahma is looking to improve his position but Burroughs isn't that keen on the idea.#T9##SUB#
Ahma tries to improve his position but Burroughs has taken his back! Burroughs has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Ahma tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Burroughs pushes Ahma away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joshua Burroughs!
A very excited looking Joshua Burroughs 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:
Bots de Garra 75
Date: Sep 10, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 20 losses; Joshua Burroughs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 23 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Burroughs shoots in and gets a takedown into Gracias's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burroughs (2) vs (0) Gracias
Burroughs tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracias is retaining full guard.
Gracias has Burroughs pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracias wants to sweep but no luck.
Burroughs trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burroughs is fighting to break Gracias's control of his arms but Gracias is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burroughs looking to sit in guard and control but Gracias gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (2) vs (2) Gracias#T1#
Burroughs is trying to hold Gracias in close to prevent damage but Gracias has managed to pass into half guard.
Gracias seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Burroughs does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Burroughs trying to control but Gracias postures up.
Gracias is trying to control. Burroughs wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Burroughs is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Burroughs wants to control but Gracias is keeping busy.
Gracias is looking to stall here but Burroughs recovers full guard.
Burroughs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracias is one step ahead there.
Burroughs keeping full guard, as Gracias tries to pass. #T3#
Burroughs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Burroughs can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracias controls the pace.
Burroughs keeping moving, preventing Gracias from controlling successfully. #T4#
Gracias postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Burroughs holds on and takes a little breather.
Gracias content to stall in guard here.
Gracias's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T5#
Gracias slips nicely into half guard.
Gracias seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Burroughs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T6#
Burroughs is working hard here to advance position.
Burroughs tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Gracias has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (2) vs (5) Gracias
Burroughs is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T7#
Gracias takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Let's hope that Gracias 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.
Gracias tries to control but Burroughs wriggling away.
Gracias sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T8#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracias trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Burroughs tries to hold on but Gracias pushes him away. #T9#
Gracias tries to control but Burroughs wriggling away.
Gracias controlling from mount.
Burroughs manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Burroughs wants to improve his position but Gracias is controlling well.
Gracias works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (2) vs (8) Gracias#T10#
Burroughs tries to bench press Gracias off him but Gracias keeps the position.
A lull in the action here as Gracias stalls from top position.
Burroughs is looking for a sweep.#T11#
Gracias taking a breather here.
Gracias working away.
Gracias advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Burroughs (2) vs (10) Gracias
Gracias tries to push Burroughs's head away but Burroughs is holding on tight.
Gracias trying to control but Burroughs is having none of it. #T12#
Gracias controlling the pace for now.
Gracias trying to control but Burroughs is having none of it.
Burroughs working to try and regain half guard.
#T13#
Burroughs is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Burroughs regains half guard.
Burroughs is trying to get back to full guard.
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.
Gracias is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T14#
Burroughs is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Burroughs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Burroughs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracias wins on points by 10 to 2.
A victorious Helio Gracias thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 74
Date: Sep 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 58 wins and 41 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 20 losses; Joshua Burroughs!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Burroughs changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fiso looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fiso (0) vs (4) Burroughs
Fiso prevents Burroughs from moving into mount.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Fiso is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
You can see the frustration on Fiso's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fiso is looking to regain half guard here but Burroughs keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso is not content to let Burroughs control the position. #T1#
Fiso tries to improve position but can't.
Fiso regains half guard.
Burroughs trying to control the action but Fiso is working from the bottom.
Burroughs prevents Fiso from improving his position.
Burroughs performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Burroughs is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fiso has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Burroughs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiso keeps working.
Burroughs sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Fiso tries to roll over but Burroughs keeps him under control.
Burroughs is figuring out what he wants to do next.
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.
Fiso is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fiso is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Burroughs trying to mount his opponent but Fiso defends it.
Fiso is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Burroughs is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fiso wants to control but Burroughs is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Fiso is looking for a sweep. Burroughs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Burroughs with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fiso is trying to maintain the position but Burroughs is very close to passing his half guard.
Fiso is trying to get back to full guard.
Fiso is pressing down on Burroughs's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Burroughs stays in close to Fiso's body and controls the position. #T5#
Fiso looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fiso wants to sweep here but Burroughs controlling him for the moment.
Fiso can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Burroughs controls the pace.
Burroughs trying to control but Fiso is working from the bottom.
Burroughs is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fiso 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.#T6#
Burroughs looking to pass the guard.
Fiso wants to sweep but no luck.
Fiso is trying to control the position but Burroughs postures up.
Fiso is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Burroughs is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Burroughs won't allow Fiso to sweep him here.
Burroughs trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burroughs engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fiso 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.#T7#
Fiso has his hands on Burroughs's head, controlling the position.
Fiso looking to control.
Fiso is pulling down on Burroughs's head. It's preventing any offense from Burroughs, at least for the moment.
Fiso manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Burroughs manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (2) vs (4) Burroughs
Fiso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burroughs swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Fiso forces his way into half guard.
Burroughs tries to roll over but Fiso keeps him under control.
Fiso wants to control but Burroughs is keeping him busy.
Fiso passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (5) vs (4) Burroughs
Burroughs is controlling an arm, preventing Fiso from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Fiso wants to control the pace but Burroughs is squirming around nicely. #T9#
Fiso controlling from the full mount.
Fiso wants to control the action but instead Burroughs gets a body lock and reverses into Fiso's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (5) vs (6) Burroughs
Fiso lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (7) vs (6) Burroughs#T10#
Fiso is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Burroughs has control of Fiso's left arm, preventing Fiso from doing any damage.
Fiso trying to control but Burroughs is working from the bottom.
Fiso looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Burroughs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T11#
Fiso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burroughs being controlled here, momentarily.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Burroughs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burroughs swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T12#
Fiso pushes down on Burroughs's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Burroughs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Burroughs is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fiso's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fiso's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fiso (7) vs (10) Burroughs
Burroughs wants to control but Fiso is keeping busy.
Fiso is trying to break free.
#T13#
Fiso looking very determined here, making life difficult for Burroughs.
Fiso tries to escape but Burroughs has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Burroughs has got one arm under Fiso's chin. This could be trouble... Fiso trying to control the other hand but Burroughs gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Fiso has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joshua Burroughs!
An out of breath Joshua Burroughs 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:
Bots de Garra 72
Date: Sep 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 20 losses; Joshua Burroughs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 21 losses; Calixto Cardona!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Burroughs shoots in and gets a takedown into Cardona's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burroughs (2) vs (0) Cardona#SUB2#
Cardona has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Burroughs can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Cardona is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Burroughs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cardona is keeping the position for now.
Cardona can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Burroughs controls the pace.#SUB2#
Cardona looking for a guillotine here but Burroughs defends easily.
#SUB2#
Cardona escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Burroughs gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burroughs showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1##SUB2#
Cardona looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Burroughs passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (5) vs (0) Cardona
Burroughs taking a breather here.
Cardona tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cardona keeps trying to improve his position.
Burroughs is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Cardona will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Burroughs gets to mount! Cardona was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Burroughs (7) vs (0) Cardona#T2#
Burroughs takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
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.
Cardona is trying desperately to improve position.
Burroughs takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cardona is working to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Burroughs controlling from the full mount.
Cardona is in all sorts of trouble here.
Burroughs trying to control but Cardona is having none of it.
Cardona is trying desperately to improve position.
Cardona is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Burroughs can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cardona is looking to escape. #T4#
Burroughs looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cardona tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Burroughs controlling the position easily from mount.
Cardona is looking to improve his position but Burroughs isn't that keen on the idea.#T5#
Burroughs controlling from the full mount.
Cardona really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Burroughs controlling the position easily from mount.
Cardona keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Cardona sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Cardona is looking for a sweep. Burroughs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Burroughs is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Cardona with the active half guard here but Burroughs passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (10) vs (0) Cardona
Cardona tries to bench press Burroughs off him but Burroughs keeps the position.
Burroughs just content to control the position. #SUB#
Burroughs tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Cardona's face as Burroughs controls the position. #T7#
Cardona is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Burroughs tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Burroughs has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cardona tries to bench press Burroughs off him but Burroughs keeps the position.
Burroughs has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Burroughs (12) vs (0) Cardona
Burroughs controlling the position easily from mount.
Cardona tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T8#
Cardona is squirming around, avoiding Burroughs's attempts to control the action.
Cardona really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Burroughs wants to control the pace but Cardona is squirming around nicely.
Cardona is wriggling around trying to escape.
Burroughs tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T9#
Cardona sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Cardona is defending against the submission attempts here by Burroughs.
#SUB2#
Burroughs moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Cardona. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (15) vs (0) Cardona
Cardona is trying to work for a sweep but Burroughs has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Burroughs (17) vs (0) Cardona
Burroughs looking to control and managing it successfully.
Burroughs wants to control the pace but Cardona is squirming around nicely. #T10#
Cardona is desperately trying to improve his position but Burroughs has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Cardona tries to improve his position but Burroughs has taken his back! Burroughs has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Cardona tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Burroughs pushes Cardona away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joshua Burroughs!
A victorious Joshua Burroughs thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 70
Date: Aug 27, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 20 losses; Joshua Burroughs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 10 losses; Tobi Terrorelli!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck for Burroughs with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Terrorelli rushes Burroughs and presses him up against the ropes.#TD2#
Terrorelli has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Burroughs uses from the top position.
Burroughs trying to control the position from guard on top but Terrorelli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Terrorelli can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Burroughs controls the pace.
Burroughs looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terrorelli has control of Burroughs's left arm, preventing Burroughs from doing any damage. #T1#
Burroughs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Terrorelli is keeping the position for now.
Burroughs postures up.
Burroughs is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Burroughs is pushing down on Terrorelli's leg trying to pass to half guard. Terrorelli is fighting to maintain full guard but Burroughs has managed to sneak the leg through.
Burroughs wants to take a breather but Terrorelli is having none of it. #T2##SUB#
Terrorelli is defending against the submission attempts here by Burroughs.
Terrorelli is trying is best to control the position here. #T3#
Terrorelli trying to control here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Burroughs in particular looking to stall.
Terrorelli trying to control but Burroughs postures up.
Burroughs controlling the action here. #T4#
Terrorelli is positioning himself well to prevent Burroughs advancing to mount.
Terrorelli has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Burroughs is working away from the top position though.#T5#
Burroughs seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Terrorelli keeping control of the position.
Burroughs with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T6#
Burroughs wants to pass to mount but Terrorelli is defending the position.
Burroughs is working hard here to advance position.
Burroughs wants to control but Terrorelli is keeping him busy.
Burroughs controlling the action here. #T7#
Terrorelli is looking to control Burroughs's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Terrorelli avoid being mounted?#T8#
Burroughs wants to take a breather but Terrorelli is having none of it.
Terrorelli controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Terrorelli is looking for a sweep. Burroughs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Burroughs is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (3) vs (0) Terrorelli#T9#
Burroughs controlling the position easily from mount.
Burroughs seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Terrorelli for as long as he can get away with.
Terrorelli wants to hold on but Burroughs pushes him away.
Burroughs controlling from the full mount. #T10#
Burroughs looking to control but Terrorelli is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Burroughs takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Burroughs can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Terrorelli is looking to escape. #T11#
Burroughs looking to control and managing it successfully.
Terrorelli tries to hold on but Burroughs postures up.
Terrorelli holds of for dear life.#T12#
Terrorelli tries to hold on but Burroughs pushes him away.
Burroughs tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Burroughs has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T13#
Burroughs'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.
Terrorelli is squirming around, avoiding Burroughs's attempts to control the action. #T14#
Burroughs controlling from the full mount.
Terrorelli tries to lock up and control but Burroughs gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Burroughs controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burroughs trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Burroughs takes the fight on points by 3 to 0.
After winning the bout, Joshua Burroughs 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:
Bots de Garra 65
Date: Aug 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 20 losses; Joshua Burroughs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 10 losses; Rupert Helenius!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Helenius moves into range and clinches up with Burroughs.
Helenius changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Burroughs fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Helenius closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Helenius drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Burroughs tries for a takedown but Helenius manages to get underhooks.
Helenius drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Burroughs gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Joshua Burroughs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rupert Helenius.
Helenius drops down looking for an ankle pick but Burroughs pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Burroughs throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Helenius was covering up waiting for the punch and Burroughs finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burroughs (2) vs (0) Helenius
Helenius can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Burroughs controls the pace.#T1#
Helenius pulls Burroughs in close to his closed guard and prevents Burroughs from doing any damage or advancing position.
Burroughs tries to free his leg and advance position but Helenius is retaining full guard.
Burroughs might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Burroughs engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Burroughs trying to control but Helenius is working from the bottom.
Burroughs passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (5) vs (0) Helenius
Burroughs is looking to take a break and control but Helenius is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Helenius struggling a bit here.#T3#
Helenius is looking for a sweep.
Burroughs trying to control the action but Helenius is working from the bottom.
Helenius is looking to regain half guard here but Burroughs keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
Burroughs wants to control but Helenius is keeping him busy.
Helenius is trying to improve his position.
Burroughs controls the position from side control.
Helenius wants to control but Burroughs postures up.#T5#
Helenius gets back to half guard.
Helenius keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Burroughs trying to mount his opponent but Helenius defends it.
Burroughs content to control rather than advance. #T6#
Helenius wants to control but Burroughs is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Helenius moves into full guard.
Burroughs engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Helenius looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T7#
Burroughs tries to free his leg and advance position but Helenius is retaining full guard.
Burroughs sitting in guard here, content to control.
Burroughs trying to control but Helenius is working from the bottom.
Helenius looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Helenius throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T8#
Burroughs stopping the sweep attempt from Helenius.
Burroughs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Helenius is keeping the position for now.
Helenius is controlling Burroughs's posture.
Burroughs sitting in guard here, content to control.
Helenius wants to sweep here but Burroughs controlling him for the moment. #T9#
Burroughs slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Helenius pulls Burroughs in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Helenius is continuing to stall.#T10#
Burroughs engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Helenius is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Helenius being controlled here, momentarily. #T11#
Burroughs wants to control from the top but Helenius keeps moving.
Helenius controls Burroughs momentarily but Burroughs frees himself.
Burroughs is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Burroughs wants to pass the guard but Helenius is keeping the position.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY inform us that Helenius has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
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.#T12#
Helenius wants to sweep but no luck.
Helenius trying to keep a closed guard but Burroughs is proving a slippery customer.
#T13#
Burroughs trying to control the position from guard on top but Helenius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burroughs controls from within his opponent's guard. #T14#
Helenius pulls Burroughs in close to prevent any damage.
Burroughs preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burroughs sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Helenius had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Burroughs defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Burroughs takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
After winning the bout, Joshua Burroughs 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:
Bots de Garra 61
Date: Jul 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 20 losses; Juha Ahokas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 19 losses; Joshua Burroughs!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Ahokas closes the distance and pushes Burroughs back into the ropes.#TD#
Ahokas is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Burroughs can't fight it off and eventually Ahokas manages to take the fight to the floor. Burroughs looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ahokas (2) vs (0) Burroughs
Burroughs wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
Ahokas trying to control the position from guard on top but Burroughs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahokas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ahokas is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Ahokas sitting in guard here, content to control.
Burroughs wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ahokas is now in half guard.
Burroughs keeping hold of Ahokas's head, controlling as best he can.
Ahokas passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (5) vs (0) Burroughs#T2#
Burroughs has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Ahokas's lack of action.
Ahokas content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Burroughs is pressing down on Ahokas's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ahokas stopping the sweep attempt from Burroughs.
Ahokas postures up.
#T3#
Burroughs keeping moving, preventing Ahokas from controlling successfully.
Burroughs pulls Ahokas in to control the position.
Ahokas trying to control the position from guard on top but Burroughs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burroughs working a defensive guard here.
Burroughs has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ahokas has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (8) vs (0) Burroughs#T4#
Burroughs is looking to reverse the position.
Ahokas wants to control but Burroughs is keeping him busy.
Burroughs is trying to improve his position.
Ahokas wants to control for a moment but Burroughs uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T5#
Burroughs is staying active underneath Ahokas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Burroughs trying to control but Ahokas postures up.
Ahokas not doing much here.
Burroughs is staying active underneath Ahokas, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T6#
Ahokas passes into side control, despite Burroughs's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (11) vs (0) Burroughs
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.
Ahokas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burroughs keeps working.
Ahokas wants to control for a moment but Burroughs uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Burroughs wants to improve his position but Ahokas is controlling well.
#T7#
Ahokas trying to control from half guard but Burroughs is working away.
Ahokas controlling the pace. #T8#
Ahokas is pressing down on Burroughs's thigh, looking to free his foot. Burroughs is holding on for now.
Burroughs tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ahokas has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (14) vs (0) Burroughs
Burroughs wants to control but Ahokas is having none of it.
Ahokas mounts Burroughs! Really nice guard pass there! #T9#
Burroughs wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Ahokas (17) vs (0) Burroughs
Ahokas trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Burroughs tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Ahokas is looking for the choke from the back position but Burroughs is controlling his hands well. #T10#
Burroughs tries to break free.
A lull in the action here.
Ahokas biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB#
Ahokas looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Burroughs is controlling Ahokas 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ahokas (17) vs (2) Burroughs
Burroughs controlling from the top position. #T11#
It looks like Burroughs might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Ahokas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ahokas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Burroughs's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ahokas (19) vs (2) Burroughs
Ahokas tries to free his leg and advance position but Burroughs is retaining full guard. #T12#
Ahokas wants to control from the top but Burroughs keeps moving.
Burroughs controls Ahokas momentarily but Ahokas frees himself.
Ahokas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burroughs swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13#
Burroughs trying to control the position.
Ahokas wants to pass the guard but Burroughs is keeping the position.
Burroughs keeping moving, preventing Ahokas from controlling successfully. #T14#
Burroughs managing to control the position.
Burroughs lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ahokas (19) vs (4) Burroughs
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burroughs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ahokas is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ahokas takes the fight on points by 19 to 4.
Juha Ahokas thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 60
Date: Jul 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 19 losses; Joshua Burroughs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 25 losses; Bruce White Jr!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by White Jr or perhaps it was just good defense by Burroughs, which made it look bad. #TD#
Burroughs throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. White Jr was covering up waiting for the punch and Burroughs finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burroughs (2) vs (0) White Jr#SUB2#
Burroughs avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Burroughs sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed White Jr's guard.
Burroughs performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
White Jr won't allow Burroughs to pass to mount.
Burroughs controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
White Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Burroughs pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
White Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Still in half guard, Burroughs seems content to control.#T1#
Burroughs is looking to advance position but White Jr won't allow it. #SUB2#
White Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
White Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Burroughs seems content to control.
White Jr is looking to improve his position.
White Jr keeps trying to improve his position.
Burroughs is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
White Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Burroughs seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Burroughs'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.#SUB2#
White Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Burroughs controlling the pace. #SUB2#
White Jr actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Burroughs content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Burroughs uses his free foot to push down on White Jr's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for White Jr. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (5) vs (0) White Jr
White Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Burroughs controlling the position easily from mount.
Burroughs looking to control but White Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
White Jr is trying to escape the mount.
Burroughs can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as White Jr is looking to escape. #T4#
Burroughs controlling the position easily from mount.
White Jr is looking to improve his position but Burroughs isn't that keen on the idea.
White Jr is squirming around, avoiding Burroughs's attempts to control the action.
Burroughs tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Burroughs looking to control but White Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
White Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Burroughs looking to control and managing it successfully.
White Jr can't escape the position.
#T5#
Burroughs tries to control but White Jr wriggling away.
Burroughs looking to control and managing it successfully.
White Jr is wriggling around trying to escape.
Burroughs trying to control but he's not successful this time.
White Jr is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
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.
White Jr is squirming around, avoiding Burroughs's attempts to control the action.
White Jr 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: Burroughs (5) vs (2) White Jr#SUB2#
White Jr drops back, looking for a kneebar! Burroughs looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Burroughs looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Burroughs! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Burroughs (9) vs (2) White Jr
White Jr is trying to improve his position.#T6#
White Jr seems a little lost for a moment, as Burroughs dominates the positioning.
White Jr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Burroughs works to advance to full mount. White Jr defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Burroughs (11) vs (2) White Jr
White Jr is squirming around, avoiding Burroughs's attempts to control the action.
Burroughs is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because White Jr is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Burroughs controlling from the full mount. #T7#
Burroughs seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down White Jr for as long as he can get away with.
White Jr is desperately trying to improve his position but Burroughs has a good base and remains in mount.
White Jr is squirming around, avoiding Burroughs's attempts to control the action.
Burroughs controlling the pace for now.
White Jr is looking to get to half guard.
Burroughs controlling from mount.
White Jr manages to regain half guard. Good work.
White Jr wants to improve his position but Burroughs is controlling well.
#T8#
Burroughs trying to control from half guard but White Jr is working away.
Burroughs is really struggling to control White Jr but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
White Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Burroughs pulls his head out easily.
Burroughs controlling the action here.
White Jr tries to get to full guard but Burroughs has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Burroughs in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
White Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Burroughs pulls his head out easily.
Burroughs is looking to take a break and control but White Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T9#
Burroughs works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (14) vs (2) White Jr
Burroughs takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Burroughs continues to stall.
White Jr is trying desperately to improve position.
Burroughs sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
White Jr gets back to half guard.#T10#
Burroughs sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Burroughs seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but White Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Burroughs wants to free his trapped foot but White Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
White Jr is not content to let Burroughs control the position.#SUB2#
White Jr with the active half guard here but Burroughs passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (17) vs (2) White Jr
Burroughs has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for White Jr! Score +2 for reaching mount: Burroughs (19) vs (2) White Jr
Burroughs controlling from mount.
Burroughs wants to control the pace but White Jr is squirming around nicely. #T11#
Burroughs looking to control and managing it successfully.
White Jr is trying desperately to improve position.
Burroughs sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
White Jr is trying desperately to improve position.
Burroughs tries to control but White Jr wriggling away.
Burroughs sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T12#
White Jr is trying to escape the mount.
Burroughs content just to control the position here.
Burroughs has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
White Jr is looking to get to half guard.
Burroughs looking to control and managing it successfully.
More hug and hope from Burroughs.#T13#
Burroughs trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Burroughs sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Burroughs tries to control but White Jr wriggling away.
White Jr really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Burroughs controlling from mount. #T14#
White Jr is wriggling around trying to escape.
Burroughs tries to control but White Jr wriggling away.
White Jr regains half guard.
Burroughs tries to pass to full mount but White Jr defends it.
Burroughs with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Burroughs moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from White Jr. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (22) vs (2) White Jr
White Jr is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Burroughs takes the fight on points by 22 to 2.
Joshua Burroughs decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Bruce White Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back!'. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 58
Date: Jul 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 19 losses; Joshua Burroughs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 17 losses; Calixto Cardona!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Burroughs shoots in and bounces Cardona off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burroughs (2) vs (0) Cardona
Burroughs controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Cardona looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Burroughs works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Burroughs is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Cardona looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burroughs is looking to advance position but Cardona won't allow it.
Cardona is looking for a sweep. Burroughs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Cardona slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Cardona looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Burroughs has picked Cardona up and slammed him! Cardona can't keep hold of the triangle and Burroughs manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (5) vs (0) Cardona
Burroughs is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Cardona will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Burroughs tries to move to mount but Cardona blocks the move with his legs.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Cardona tries to bench press Burroughs off him but Burroughs keeps the position.
Burroughs trying to control the action but Cardona is working from the bottom.
Cardona is trying to improve his position.
Burroughs content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Cardona gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Burroughs (7) vs (0) Cardona
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.
Cardona can't escape the position.
#T2#
Cardona is still trying to improve position.
Burroughs can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cardona is looking to escape.
Burroughs tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Burroughs can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cardona is looking to escape.
Burroughs takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Burroughs looking to control but Cardona is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cardona is desperately trying to improve his position but Burroughs has a good base and remains in mount.
Cardona manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Burroughs works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (10) vs (0) Cardona#T3#
Burroughs trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Burroughs tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cardona sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Burroughs perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cardona tries to roll over but Burroughs keeps him under control.
Cardona wants to get back to full guard but Burroughs has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (13) vs (0) Cardona
Burroughs controlling his opponent.
Cardona tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Burroughs wants to control the pace but Cardona is squirming around nicely.
Burroughs content just to control the position here. #T4#
Cardona can't escape the position.
Burroughs sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cardona is looking to improve his position but Burroughs isn't that keen on the idea.
Burroughs controlling his opponent.
Burroughs trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cardona is trying desperately to improve position.
Burroughs takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T5#
Burroughs trying to control but Cardona is having none of it.
Cardona can't escape the position.
Burroughs trying to control but Cardona is having none of it.
Burroughs controlling from mount.
Cardona sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Burroughs seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cardona does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cardona is looking for a sweep. Burroughs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Burroughs looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cardona tries to get to full guard but Burroughs has control of the leg. #T6#
Burroughs perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cardona is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Burroughs trying to control the pace.
Cardona is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Burroughs works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (16) vs (0) Cardona
Burroughs prevents Cardona from getting the reversal.
Burroughs takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T7#
Cardona gets back to half guard.
Burroughs prevents Cardona from improving his position.
Burroughs slows the pace down in half guard.
Cardona is trying to get back to full guard.
Burroughs passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (19) vs (0) Cardona
Burroughs happy to just control the position for now.
Cardona is looking for a sweep.
Burroughs gets to mount! Cardona was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Burroughs (21) vs (0) Cardona
Burroughs trying to control but Cardona is having none of it. #T8#
Burroughs controlling his opponent.
Cardona can't escape the position.
Burroughs controlling the pace for now.
Burroughs trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cardona is working to get back to half guard.
Burroughs wants to control the pace but Cardona is squirming around nicely.
Cardona is trying to escape the mount.
#T9#
Burroughs controlling the pace for now.
Cardona can't escape the position.
Burroughs looking to control but Cardona is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cardona is looking to get to half guard.
Burroughs sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cardona is looking to get to half guard.
Burroughs controlling from the full mount. #T10#
Cardona keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Burroughs controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Burroughs working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Cardona is trying to escape the mount.
Burroughs looking to control and managing it successfully.
Burroughs has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cardona tries to reverse the position but Burroughs maintains control.#T11#
Burroughs tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Burroughs trying to control but Cardona is having none of it.
Burroughs controlling from mount.
Burroughs wants to control the pace but Cardona is squirming around nicely.
Burroughs sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Burroughs prevents Cardona from getting the reversal.
Burroughs wants to control the pace but Cardona is squirming around nicely. #T12##SUB#
Burroughs is working for a guillotine from mount but Cardona frees his head quite easily.
Cardona gets back to half guard.
Cardona wants to get back to full guard.
Cardona is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Burroughs content to control rather than advance.
Cardona makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cardona.#T13#
Burroughs 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.
Burroughs sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cardona's guard. #SUB#
Burroughs is looking for a kimura here.
Cardona is looking to improve his position.
Cardona keeps trying to improve his position.
Burroughs trying to pass the guard but Cardona defending well. #T14#
Burroughs seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cardona does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cardona is looking for a sweep. Burroughs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Burroughs is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burroughs works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (24) vs (0) Cardona
Cardona is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Burroughs takes the fight on points by 24 to 0.
An out of breath Joshua Burroughs 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:
CWC 373
Date: May 07, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 18 losses; Joshua Burroughs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 12 losses; Enamorado Bandito!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Burroughs gets caught napping as Bandito dives in and scores a takedown. Burroughs manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burroughs (0) vs (2) Bandito
Bandito slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (0) vs (5) Bandito#SUB2#
Bandito tries for a kimura but Burroughs is defending well. #SUB2#
Bandito wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Burroughs, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Bandito is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Burroughs is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bandito tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Bandito tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Burroughs is looking to regain half guard here but Bandito keeps moving and retains side control.
Burroughs gets back to half guard.
Bandito trying to pass the guard but Burroughs defending well. #T2#
Bandito is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Burroughs reverses the position - he's now on top in Bandito's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (2) vs (5) Bandito
Bandito has control of Burroughs's left arm, preventing Burroughs from doing any damage.
Bandito looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Burroughs trying to control but Bandito is working from the bottom.
Burroughs stopping the sweep attempt from Bandito.
Burroughs controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Bandito seems keen to control Burroughs's posture.
Bandito working a defensive guard here.
Our spies down at at Slobos MT & Boxing Club inform us that Bandito has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Bandito looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burroughs is one step ahead there.
Bandito manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Burroughs manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (2) vs (7) Bandito
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bandito stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burroughs swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Burroughs is adopting a defensive guard.
Bandito tries to free his leg and advance position but Burroughs is retaining full guard.
Bandito postures up.
Bandito passes Burroughs's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bandito is looking for a kimura but Burroughs is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bandito to get the leverage.
Burroughs might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bandito moves into full mount! Burroughs won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (2) vs (10) Bandito#SUB2#
Bandito goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Burroughs turns into him and now he's in Bandito's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (4) vs (10) Bandito
Bandito not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T5#
Burroughs looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Burroughs preventing the sweep.
Bandito is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Burroughs wants to control from the top but Bandito keeps moving.
Bandito looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burroughs is one step ahead there. #T6#
Burroughs trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bandito is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Burroughs tries to free his leg and advance position but Bandito is retaining full guard.
Bandito is trying to control the position but Burroughs postures up.
Bandito might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Burroughs haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Burroughs trying to control but Bandito is working from the bottom.
Bandito is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T7#
Burroughs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bandito swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burroughs passes Bandito's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Still in half guard, Burroughs seems content to control.
Burroughs seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bandito does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Burroughs is looking to stall here but Bandito recovers full guard.
Burroughs controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T8#
Burroughs stopping the sweep attempt from Bandito.
Burroughs wants to pass the guard but Bandito is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Bandito throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bandito looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burroughs is one step ahead there.
Bandito being controlled here, momentarily. #T9#
Bandito keeping moving, preventing Burroughs from controlling successfully.
Burroughs tries to free his leg and advance position but Bandito is retaining full guard.
Bandito manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Burroughs manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (4) vs (12) Bandito
Bandito wants to pass the guard but Burroughs is keeping the position.
Burroughs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bandito is looking to advance position but Burroughs has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Burroughs (8) vs (12) Bandito#T10#
Bandito is trying desperately to improve position.
Burroughs can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bandito is looking to escape.
Burroughs controlling the pace for now.
Burroughs looking to control but Bandito is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bandito wants to control but Burroughs is having none of it.#T11#
Bandito tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Burroughs tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bandito is squirming around, avoiding Burroughs's attempts to control the action.
Bandito tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Burroughs wants to control the pace but Bandito is squirming around nicely.
Burroughs tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T12#
Bandito wants to control but Burroughs is having none of it.
Burroughs wants to control the pace but Bandito is squirming around nicely.
Bandito is looking to get to half guard.
Burroughs can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bandito is looking to escape.
Bandito is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T13#
Bandito is looking to get to half guard.
Burroughs controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Burroughs moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Bandito has worked his arm free - good work by Bandito!
Bandito is not content to let Burroughs control the position.
Bandito is looking to regain half guard here but Burroughs keeps moving and retains side control. #T14#
Bandito tries to control but Burroughs manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Burroughs (11) vs (12) Bandito
Burroughs controlling from the back.
Bandito tries to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burroughs controls the action.
Bandito is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bandito wins on points by 12 to 11.
Enamorado Bandito bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
CWC 347
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 18 losses; Joshua Burroughs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 22 losses; Julio Valeron Huhrera !
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Burroughs closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Huhrera quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burroughs (2) vs (0) Huhrera
Burroughs passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (5) vs (0) Huhrera
Burroughs tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Huhrera is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Burroughs with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Burroughs sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huhrera tries to reverse the position but Burroughs maintains control.#T1#
Burroughs looking to control and managing it successfully.
Huhrera is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burroughs controlling from mount.
Huhrera tries to hold on but Burroughs postures up.
Huhrera keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Huhrera regains half guard.
Huhrera tries to get to full guard but Burroughs has control of the leg.
Huhrera trying to control but Burroughs postures up.
Burroughs is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Huhrera is staying active underneath Burroughs, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Huhrera tries to roll over but Burroughs keeps him under control.
Burroughs moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (8) vs (0) Huhrera
Huhrera is letting Burroughs control him for a moment.
Huhrera trying to control but Burroughs flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Burroughs (11) vs (0) Huhrera #T3#
Burroughs keeps control of the position as Huhrera tries to break free.
Burroughs is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Burroughs has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Huhrera trying to control but not successfully.
Burroughs keeps control of the position easily here as Huhrera tries to buck him off.
#SUB#
Burroughs is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Huhrera wants to escape the position.
#T4#
Huhrera breaks Burroughs's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (11) vs (2) Huhrera
Burroughs has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Huhrera showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Huhrera tries to free his leg and advance position but Burroughs is retaining full guard.
Burroughs bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Huhrera 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (13) vs (2) Huhrera #SUB2#
Burroughs got a little sloppy there for a moment and Huhrera has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Burroughs has managed to get both his arms back between Huhrera 's legs - danger averted.
Huhrera keeping full guard, as Burroughs tries to pass.
Huhrera wants to sweep here but Burroughs controlling him for the moment. #T5##SUB2#
Huhrera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Burroughs is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Huhrera is looking for a triangle here but Burroughs uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (16) vs (2) Huhrera
A lull in the action here as Burroughs stalls from top position.
Huhrera is looking for a sweep.
Burroughs has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Burroughs (18) vs (2) Huhrera
Huhrera keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Huhrera sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Huhrera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T6#
Burroughs slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Huhrera actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Burroughs in particular looking to stall.
Huhrera trying to hold on to Burroughs's head to control him but Burroughs postures up.
#SUB2#
Huhrera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T7#
Burroughs works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (21) vs (2) Huhrera
Huhrera wants to control but Burroughs postures up.
Huhrera tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Burroughs moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Huhrera tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Burroughs moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Burroughs (23) vs (2) Huhrera
Burroughs controlling from mount. #T8#
Huhrera sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Huhrera wants to control but Burroughs is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Burroughs is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Burroughs looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Huhrera is looking to control Burroughs's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Huhrera avoid being mounted?
Huhrera is trying to get back to full guard.
Burroughs with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huhrera is trying to maintain the position but Burroughs is very close to passing his half guard.#T9#
Huhrera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Burroughs controlling the pace.
Huhrera tries to get to full guard but Burroughs has control of the leg.
Burroughs passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (26) vs (2) Huhrera
Burroughs trying to control but Huhrera is having none of it. #T10#
Burroughs looking to control and managing it successfully.
Huhrera is trying desperately to improve position.
Huhrera is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Huhrera is working to get back to half guard.
Burroughs controlling from mount.
Huhrera is in all sorts of trouble here.
Burroughs controlling his opponent.
Burroughs'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.
Huhrera keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Burroughs controlling the position easily from mount.
Further stalling from Burroughs.
Huhrera is trying desperately to improve position.
Burroughs sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Huhrera is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T12#
Huhrera is working to get back to half guard.
Huhrera is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Huhrera tries to hold on but Burroughs pushes him away.
Burroughs content just to control the position here.
Burroughs seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Huhrera for as long as he can get away with.
Burroughs can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Huhrera is looking to escape.
Burroughs controlling his opponent. #T13#
Huhrera tries to hold on but Burroughs pushes him away.
Burroughs content just to control the position here.
Huhrera tries to hold on but Burroughs postures up.
Burroughs takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Burroughs wants to control the pace but Huhrera is squirming around nicely.
Huhrera tries to hold on but Burroughs pushes him away. #T14#
Huhrera can't escape the position.
Burroughs controlling from the full mount.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Burroughs is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Huhrera is trying to escape the mount.
Burroughs controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burroughs trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Burroughs takes the fight on points by 26 to 2.
Joshua Burroughs decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 339
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
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 6 wins and 2 losses; Abdelrahman Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 18 losses; Joshua Burroughs!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Burroughs drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Camara (0) vs (2) Burroughs
Burroughs trying to control the position from guard on top but Camara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burroughs might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Camara haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Burroughs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burroughs keeps trying to improve his position.
Burroughs trying to control but Camara is working from the bottom.
Burroughs is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Camara had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Burroughs defends it easily.
Burroughs showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Let's hope that Burroughs 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.
Camara might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Burroughs wants to control from the top but Camara keeps moving.
Burroughs controlling from the top position. #T2#
Burroughs trying to control but Camara is working from the bottom.
Camara looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Camara keeping full guard, as Burroughs tries to pass. #T3#
Burroughs showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Burroughs wants to control from the top but Camara keeps moving.
Camara has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Burroughs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Camara pulls Burroughs in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Burroughs trying to control the position from guard on top but Camara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burroughs stands and throws Camara's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (0) vs (5) Burroughs
Burroughs tries to move into full mount but can't pass Camara's legs.
Burroughs looking to control but instead Camara has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Burroughs in particular looking to stall.
Camara makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Camara.#T5#
Camara keeping full guard, as Burroughs tries to pass.
Burroughs trying to control but Camara is working from the bottom.
Camara is trying to keep Burroughs in close.
Burroughs wants to control from the top but Camara keeps moving. #T6#
Camara keeping full guard, as Burroughs tries to pass.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Camara holds on and takes a little breather.
Burroughs is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Burroughs trying to control but Camara is working from the bottom.
Camara is trying to keep Burroughs in close.
#T7#
Burroughs trying to control but Camara is working from the bottom.
Camara looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burroughs is one step ahead there.
Camara not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Burroughs trying to control the position from guard on top but Camara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Camara is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Burroughs controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T8#
Camara keeping moving, preventing Burroughs from controlling successfully.
Burroughs 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.
Burroughs trying to control the position from guard on top but Camara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Camara is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Burroughs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Camara is controlling Burroughs's posture.#T9#
Burroughs trying to control but Camara is working from the bottom.
Burroughs not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Burroughs trying to control but Camara is working from the bottom.
Burroughs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Camara is keeping the position for now.
Burroughs is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Camara is pulling down on Burroughs's head. It's preventing any offense from Burroughs, at least for the moment.#T10#
Burroughs trying to move into half guard but instead Camara has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (2) vs (5) Burroughs
Camara has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Burroughs trying to control the position.
Burroughs manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Camara manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (2) vs (7) Burroughs
Burroughs wants to control from the top but Camara keeps moving.
Camara looking for a sweep. Not yet Camara, not yet. #T11#
Camara is trying to keep Burroughs in close.
Burroughs stays in close to Camara's body and controls the position.
Camara tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Burroughs controlling from the top position.
Burroughs trying to control the position from guard on top but Camara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burroughs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Camara seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T12#
Camara is trying to keep Burroughs in close.
Burroughs is pushing down on Camara's leg trying to pass to half guard. Camara is fighting to maintain full guard but Burroughs has managed to sneak the leg through.
Camara is looking for a sweep. Burroughs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Burroughs trying to control from Camara's half guard. Camara has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Burroughs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Camara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burroughs stopping the sweep attempt from Camara.
Burroughs controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T13#
Burroughs looking to sit in guard and control but Camara gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (4) vs (7) Burroughs
Camara wants to control from the top but Burroughs keeps moving. #T14##SUB2#
Burroughs working for submissions but it's allowed Camara to get to half guard.
Camara is controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Burroughs wins on points by 7 to 4.
Joshua Burroughs decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 332 - Silva Jr vs El Toro
Date: Jan 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 17 losses; Joshua Burroughs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 12 losses; Huckleberry Finn!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Finn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Burroughs circles away.#TD2#
Finn closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Burroughs quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burroughs (0) vs (2) Finn
Finn wants to control but Burroughs is keeping him busy.
Burroughs tries to get to full guard but Finn has control of the leg.
Burroughs keeping control of the position.
Burroughs is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burroughs regains full guard. Nicely done.
Burroughs trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Finn passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (0) vs (5) Finn
Burroughs is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finn tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T2#
Burroughs seems a little lost for a moment, as Finn dominates the positioning.
Burroughs is not content to let Finn control the position.
Finn tries to move to full mount but Burroughs actually manages to regain half guard.
Burroughs is trying is best to control the position here. #T3#
Finn tries to pass to full mount but Burroughs defends it. #SUB2#
Finn is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Burroughs is trying to get back to full guard.
Finn is looking to pass Burroughs's guard but actually Burroughs recovers to full guard.
Burroughs keeping moving, preventing Finn from controlling successfully. #T4#
Finn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burroughs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burroughs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Finn is one step ahead there.
Finn advances to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Finn in particular looking to stall.
Burroughs controlling the position for now.#T5#
Finn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burroughs keeps working.
Finn wants to pass to mount but Burroughs is defending the position.
Finn trying to control the action but Burroughs is working from the bottom.
Burroughs is trying to get back to full guard.
Finn is looking to stall here but Burroughs recovers full guard. #T6#
Finn postures up.
Burroughs bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Finn's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (2) vs (5) Finn
Finn 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.
Finn looking to control.
#SUB2#
Finn looking for subs off his back but Burroughs has passed one foot through into half guard.
Finn is not content to let Burroughs control the position.#T7#
Burroughs is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Finn is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Finn is looking to improve his position.
Finn has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Burroughs content to control rather than advance.
Burroughs prevents Finn from improving his position.
Burroughs wants to control but Finn is keeping him busy. #T8#
The fighters are battling for position here. Finn manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Burroughs is pushing down on Finn's leg trying to pass to half guard. Finn is fighting to maintain full guard but Burroughs has managed to sneak the leg through.
Burroughs works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (5) vs (5) Finn
A lull in the action here as Burroughs stalls from top position.
Finn tries to buck Burroughs off but Burroughs is having none of it.
Burroughs is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Finn's shoulder. That is not cool.
Finn is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Burroughs off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Burroughs (5) vs (9) Finn
Finn controlling well, preventing Burroughs from escaping the position.
#T9##SUB2#
Finn looking to break Burroughs's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Burroughs remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Finn will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Finn is looking to control Burroughs but Burroughs is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Burroughs tries to roll but Finn sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Finn looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Burroughs fending off the submission attempt from Finn.
Finn has the hooks in. Burroughs is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T10##SUB2#
Finn looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Burroughs is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Finn gets his way!
Burroughs trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Burroughs is in bad spot here.
#T11#
Burroughs is keeping busy.
Burroughs trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Finn is working for a rear naked choke. Burroughs is not defending it well and Finn has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Burroughs refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Burroughs's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Huckleberry Finn!
After winning the bout, Huckleberry Finn 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:
CWC 328 - Omoran vs Trump
Date: Oct 30, 2022 |
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 36 wins and 36 losses; Carlos Silverio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 16 losses; Joshua Burroughs!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Silverio drives through with a takedown into Burroughs's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silverio (2) vs (0) Burroughs
Silverio passes Burroughs's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Burroughs trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Silverio is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Burroughs has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Silverio is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Burroughs defends it well. #SUB#
Silverio is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Still in half guard, Silverio seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverio looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Burroughs is refusing to be controlled, as Silverio sits in half guard.
Burroughs makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Burroughs.
Silverio looking to pass the guard.
Burroughs wants to sweep here but Silverio controlling him for the moment.
Burroughs keeping moving, preventing Silverio from controlling successfully.
Burroughs keeping full guard, as Silverio tries to pass. #T2#
Silverio trying to control but Burroughs is working from the bottom.
Burroughs is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Burroughs keeping full guard, as Silverio tries to pass.
Burroughs is adopting a defensive guard.
Silverio is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Silverio trying to control but Burroughs is working from the bottom.
Burroughs lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (2) vs (2) Burroughs#T3#
Silverio controls Burroughs momentarily but Burroughs frees himself.
Burroughs is stalling in the full guard.
Silverio controls Burroughs momentarily but Burroughs frees himself. #SUB#
Burroughs avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Silverio is trying to control the position but Burroughs postures up.
Burroughs wants to control from the top but Silverio keeps moving.
Silverio is trying to control the position but Burroughs postures up. #T4#
Burroughs wants to control from the top but Silverio keeps moving.
Burroughs pushes down on Silverio's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Burroughs in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silverio is trying to maintain the position but Burroughs is very close to passing his half guard.
Silverio tries to roll over but Burroughs keeps him under control.
Burroughs is pressing down on Silverio's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silverio is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silverio has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Burroughs is working away from the top position though.
Burroughs seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silverio does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Silverio gets full guard.#T5#
Silverio wants to sweep but no luck.
Silverio is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Burroughs trying to control the position from guard on top but Silverio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silverio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've been hearing good reports from Silverio'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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silverio is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (4) vs (2) Burroughs
Silverio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silverio is working hard here to advance position.
Silverio won't allow Burroughs to sweep him here.
Burroughs keeping moving, preventing Silverio from controlling successfully.
Burroughs trying to control the position.
#T6#
Silverio sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Burroughs's guard.
Silverio tries to pass to full mount but Burroughs defends it. #SUB#
Silverio seems to be working for a kimura but Burroughs defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Silverio is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Burroughs has managed to free his arm - good work.
Burroughs trying to control from the bottom.
#T7#
Silverio works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (7) vs (2) Burroughs
Burroughs is squirming around, avoiding Silverio's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Silverio working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Silverio swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Burroughs is now in Silverio's guard. A big mistake from Silverio there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (7) vs (4) Burroughs
Burroughs content to stall in guard here.
Silverio controls Burroughs momentarily but Burroughs frees himself.
Burroughs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silverio swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Silverio keeping moving, preventing Burroughs from controlling successfully.
Silverio has Burroughs pulled in close to control his posture.
Silverio wants to sweep here but Burroughs controlling him for the moment.
Burroughs not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Silverio is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Burroughs defends well.#T9#
Burroughs is stalling in the full guard.
Burroughs works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Silverio manages to get to full guard.
Burroughs stays in close to Silverio's body and controls the position.
Burroughs stopping the sweep attempt from Silverio.
Burroughs content to stall in guard here.
Silverio wants to sweep here but Burroughs controlling him for the moment. #T10#
Burroughs controlling from the top position.
Silverio is trying to control the position but Burroughs postures up. #SUB#
Silverio is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Burroughs sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Burroughs stopping the sweep attempt from Silverio.
Silverio bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Burroughs's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (9) vs (4) Burroughs
Burroughs seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T11#
Burroughs keeping moving, preventing Silverio from controlling successfully.
Burroughs working a defensive guard here.
Silverio tries to free his leg and advance position but Burroughs is retaining full guard.
Burroughs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silverio passes Burroughs's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Burroughs wants to control but Silverio is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Silverio is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Burroughs is just riding it out for now. Silverio eventually gives up the hold.
Silverio trying to mount his opponent but Burroughs defends it. #T12#
Silverio trying to control from Burroughs's half guard. Burroughs has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Silverio preventing the sweep.
Burroughs is still trying to improve position.
Burroughs keeping moving, preventing Silverio from controlling successfully.
Silverio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burroughs is keeping the position for now.
Silverio trying to control but Burroughs is working from the bottom.
Burroughs wants to sweep but no luck. #T13#
Silverio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silverio trying to control the position from guard on top but Burroughs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silverio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burroughs is keeping the position for now.
Burroughs can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Silverio controls the pace.
Burroughs bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silverio's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (9) vs (6) Burroughs
Burroughs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Silverio looking for a guillotine here but Burroughs defends easily.
Burroughs stopping the sweep attempt from Silverio.
Burroughs pushing down on Silverio's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T14#
Burroughs passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (9) vs (9) Burroughs
Burroughs takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Silverio is wriggling around trying to escape.
Silverio is squirming around, avoiding Burroughs's attempts to control the action.
Burroughs controlling the pace for now.
Silverio is squirming around, avoiding Burroughs's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silverio is looking to improve his position but Burroughs isn't that keen on the idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Silverio gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Silverio takes the fight on points by 10 to 9.
A very excited looking Carlos Silverio 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. |
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Event:
CWC 327 - Steel vs Burroughs
Date: Oct 23, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 28 losses; Bjj Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 15 losses; Joshua Burroughs!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and John Kavanagh.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Burroughs tries to sprawl but Steel drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel (2) vs (0) Burroughs
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burroughs wants to control but Steel is keeping busy.
Steel sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Steel wants to pass to mount but Burroughs is defending the position.
Burroughs tries to get to full guard but Steel has control of the leg.
Steel seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burroughs is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Burroughs wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Steel slows the pace down in half guard.
Burroughs controlling the position well.
Burroughs tries to roll over but Steel keeps him under control.
Burroughs is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Steel perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Burroughs is looking to improve his position.
Steel controlling the action here.
Steel works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (5) vs (0) Burroughs
Steel is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
A bit of a lull in the action here.#T3#
Burroughs is trying to escape the position but Steel is controlling the position.
Burroughs stops Steel from passing to mount.
Burroughs wants to control but Steel postures up.
Steel is looking to take a break and control but Burroughs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Burroughs being controlled for a moment. #T4#
Steel seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Burroughs for as long as he can get away with.
Steel is looking to take a break and control but Burroughs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steel tries to advance to mount but Burroughs denies him.
The referee asks Steel politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Steel prefers to stall for the moment though.
Burroughs is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Burroughs's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T5#
Steel trying to control the action but Burroughs is working from the bottom.
Steel is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Burroughs is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Burroughs is trying to get back to half guard.
Steel tries to move to mount but Burroughs blocks the move with his legs.
Steel just content to control the position.
Burroughs stops Steel from passing to mount. #T6#
Steel working away.
Steel takes a little break here. Burroughs wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Burroughs tries to bench press Steel off him but Steel keeps the position.
Steel just content to control the position.
Steel has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T7#
Burroughs is trying to improve his position.
Steel trying to control the action but Burroughs is working from the bottom.
Steel controls the position.
Burroughs wants to control but Steel postures up.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T8#
Steel trying to control the action but Burroughs is working from the bottom.
Burroughs is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Steel's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Steel trying to control the action but Burroughs is working from the bottom.
Steel really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Burroughs is looking to control Steel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Burroughs avoid being mounted?
Steel frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (8) vs (0) Burroughs
Steel content just to control the position here. #T9#
Burroughs tries to lock up and control but Steel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Steel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Burroughs tries to hold on but Steel postures up.
Burroughs sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Steel perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Steel wants to pass the guard but Burroughs is defending well.
Burroughs manages to get to full guard.
Steel preventing the sweep. #T10#
Burroughs manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Steel manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (8) vs (2) Burroughs
Burroughs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steel controlling Burroughs's posture.
Burroughs is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T11#
Steel managing to control the position.
Burroughs 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.
Burroughs wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Burroughs slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Burroughs wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.#T12#
Steel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Steel is working hard here to advance position.
Burroughs not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Burroughs postures up.
Steel wants to sweep here but Burroughs controlling him for the moment.
Burroughs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel is keeping the position for now. #T13#
Burroughs 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.
Burroughs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burroughs preventing the sweep.
Burroughs tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard. #T14#
Steel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steel 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: Steel (10) vs (2) Burroughs
Burroughs is trying to get back to full guard.
Steel is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel is looking to advance position but Burroughs won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
Bjj Steel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 325 - Miyagi vs Burroughs
Date: Oct 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 20 losses; Koryu Miyagi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 14 losses; Joshua Burroughs!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Miyagi drives through and clinches with Burroughs against the cage.
#TD#
Miyagi gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Miyagi (2) vs (0) Burroughs
Miyagi 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.
Burroughs 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.
Burroughs is pulling down on Miyagi's head to control his posture.
Miyagi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burroughs trying to keep a closed guard but Miyagi is proving a slippery customer.
Miyagi stopping the sweep attempt from Burroughs.#T1#
Miyagi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Burroughs looking for a sweep. Not yet Burroughs, not yet.
Miyagi tries to free his leg and advance position but Burroughs is retaining full guard.
Burroughs has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Miyagi has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (5) vs (0) Burroughs
Burroughs is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Miyagi trying to control the action but Burroughs is working from the bottom.
Miyagi in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Burroughs tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Miyagi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Burroughs is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Miyagi happy to just control the position for now.
Miyagi working away.
Burroughs is looking to reverse the position.
Burroughs stops Miyagi from passing to mount.
Burroughs is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Burroughs manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (5) vs (2) Burroughs
Miyagi trying to hold on to Burroughs's head to control him but Burroughs postures up.
Miyagi is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Burroughs is controlling the pace.
#T5#
Miyagi is looking for a sweep. Burroughs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Burroughs stalling.
Miyagi is holding on to half guard well.
Burroughs with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T6#
Burroughs wants to free his trapped foot but Miyagi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Miyagi wants to control but Burroughs is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Burroughs trying to control from half guard but Miyagi is working away.
Miyagi is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at SSJ Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Burroughs in particular looking to stall.
Miyagi is refusing to be controlled, as Burroughs sits in half guard. #T7#
Miyagi is trying is best to control the position here.
Burroughs is looking to pass Miyagi's guard but actually Miyagi recovers to full guard.
Burroughs controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Miyagi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T8#
Miyagi can't keep his opponent in guard - Burroughs advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Miyagi is trying to get back to full guard.
Burroughs tries to pass the half guard into mount. Miyagi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Miyagi is looking for a sweep. Burroughs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T9#
Burroughs is thwarting Miyagi's attempts to control the position.
Miyagi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Burroughs's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Burroughs's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Miyagi (9) vs (2) Burroughs
Burroughs is trying to break free.
Burroughs trying to control the hands but Miyagi breaks the grip.
Miyagi controlling from the back.
You can see the frustration on Burroughs's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Miyagi not allowing Burroughs to control his hands. #T10#
Miyagi struggling to keep hold of the position.
Miyagi controlling well, preventing Burroughs from escaping the position.
Miyagi gets his hands free as Burroughs looks to control.
Miyagi controlling the position well here. Burroughs rolled but Miyagi kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Burroughs trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
You can see the frustration on Burroughs's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T11#
Miyagi has good solid back control here.
Burroughs wants to escape the position.
Burroughs trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Miyagi controls the action.
Burroughs biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
You can see the frustration on Burroughs's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T12#
Miyagi controlling the position well here. Burroughs rolled but Miyagi kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Burroughs trying to control the position but Miyagi manages to sink in the hooks.
Miyagi controlling from the back.
Burroughs tries to escape but Miyagi has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T13#
Miyagi biding his time, looking for the opening.
Burroughs trying to control the hands but Miyagi breaks the grip.
Burroughs tries to escape but Miyagi has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Miyagi trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Burroughs doesn't escape. #T14#
Burroughs is trying to break free.
Burroughs trying to control the action but Miyagi just sinks the hooks in.
Miyagi keeps control of the position easily here as Burroughs tries to buck him off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burroughs wants to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miyagi has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Burroughs's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyagi takes the fight on points by 9 to 2.
Koryu Miyagi retains his lightweight title!
Koryu Miyagi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CATCHMANIA 3
Date: Sep 25, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 14 losses; Joshua Burroughs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 10 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Burroughs stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Burroughs wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Ramirez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Burroughs's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burroughs (0) vs (2) Ramirez
Burroughs 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.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Burroughs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ramirez stopping the sweep attempt from Burroughs.
Burroughs bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ramirez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (2) vs (2) Ramirez
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burroughs is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Burroughs won't allow Ramirez to sweep him here.
Burroughs wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving. #T1#
Ramirez is controlling Burroughs's posture.
Ramirez trying to keep a closed guard but Burroughs is proving a slippery customer.
Burroughs wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Ramirez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Burroughs doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Burroughs manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Burroughs showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ramirez looking to control.
Ramirez told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T2#
Burroughs controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Ramirez working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Burroughs has passed into half guard!
Ramirez is looking to control Burroughs's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ramirez avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Ramirez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Burroughs sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Burroughs has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (5) vs (2) Ramirez
Burroughs controlling his opponent. #T4#
Ramirez tries to hold on but Burroughs postures up.
Burroughs looking to control but Ramirez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ramirez tries to hold on but Burroughs pushes him away. #T5#
Burroughs wants to control the pace but Ramirez is squirming around nicely.
Burroughs is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ramirez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Burroughs controlling the pace for now.
Burroughs prevents Ramirez from getting the reversal.#T6#
Burroughs trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ramirez is looking to get to half guard.
Burroughs controlling his opponent.
Ramirez working to try and regain half guard.
#T7#
Burroughs controlling from the full mount.
Ramirez is squirming around, avoiding Burroughs's attempts to control the action.
Ramirez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ramirez wants to hold on but Burroughs pushes him away.
Ramirez tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T8#
Ramirez tries to hold on but Burroughs pushes him away.
Burroughs controlling the pace for now.
Burroughs wants to control the pace but Ramirez is squirming around nicely.
Burroughs controlling the pace for now.
Burroughs avoids the attempt from Ramirez to control.
Ramirez working to try and regain half guard.
#T9#
Burroughs content just to control the position here.
Burroughs'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.
Ramirez wants to control but Burroughs is having none of it.
Burroughs trying to control but Ramirez is having none of it.
Ramirez wants to control but Burroughs is having none of it.#T10#
Ramirez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Burroughs avoids the attempt from Ramirez to control.
Burroughs tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ramirez tries to lock up and control but Burroughs gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T11#
Burroughs takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ramirez can't escape the position.
Ramirez is still trying to improve position.
Ramirez tries to hold on but Burroughs pushes him away.
Burroughs controlling the pace for now.
Burroughs looking to control but Ramirez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T12#
Ramirez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Burroughs is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ramirez has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ramirez gets back to half guard.
Burroughs is pressing down on Ramirez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ramirez is holding on for now.
Ramirez tries to roll over but Burroughs keeps him under control.
Burroughs is keen to just control but Ramirez is a slippery customer.#T13#
Ramirez is pressing down on Burroughs's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Ramirez is looking for a triangle here but Burroughs uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (8) vs (2) Ramirez
Burroughs is staying tight to Ramirez's torso, preventing him from escaping.
I wouldn't like to be where Ramirez is right now.
Ramirez wants to control but Burroughs postures up.
Burroughs is staying tight to Ramirez's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T14#
Burroughs tries to move to full mount but Ramirez actually manages to regain half guard.
Burroughs with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ramirez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ramirez.
Burroughs advances to half guard.
Burroughs works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (11) vs (2) Ramirez
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burroughs is looking to take a break and control but Ramirez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Burroughs takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
A relieved looking Joshua Burroughs 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:
CWC 322 - Trump vs Vrjalya
Date: Sep 18, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 17 losses; Marcinho Sitsongrit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 13 losses; Joshua Burroughs!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Sitsongrit shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Burroughs manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sitsongrit (2) vs (0) Burroughs
Sitsongrit engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Burroughs keeping moving, preventing Sitsongrit from controlling successfully.
Burroughs has Sitsongrit pulled in close to control his posture.
Sitsongrit is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Sitsongrit tries to free his leg and advance position but Burroughs is retaining full guard.
Burroughs is pulling down on Sitsongrit's head. It's preventing any offense from Sitsongrit, at least for the moment.
Sitsongrit passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Sitsongrit (5) vs (0) Burroughs
Burroughs tries to buck Sitsongrit off but Sitsongrit is having none of it.
Burroughs holding on.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T2#
Sitsongrit tries to move to mount but Burroughs blocks the move with his legs. #SUB#
Sitsongrit tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Burroughs is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sitsongrit off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sitsongrit (5) vs (4) Burroughs
Sitsongrit rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Burroughs looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Sitsongrit wants to improve his position but Burroughs is controlling well.
Sitsongrit is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Besta-Fera Training Center, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB#
Sitsongrit has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Burroughs. Oh but Sitsongrit has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Burroughs goes limp - he's gone! Sitsongrit jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marcinho Sitsongrit!
Marcinho Sitsongrit retains his lightweight title!
In his post fight interview, Marcinho Sitsongrit started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
CWC 321 - Pavlov vs Sitsongrit
Date: Sep 11, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 11 losses; Marc Read! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 13 losses; Joshua Burroughs!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Konstantin Menshow and Vladimir Khabensky.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Burroughs manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Read on his heels. He'll look to pass Read's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Read (0) vs (2) Burroughs
Read is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Read is looking to sweep but instead, Burroughs has passed into half guard.
Burroughs prevents Read from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burroughs controlling the pace. #T1#
Read wants to get back to full guard.
Burroughs with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Read wants to get back to full guard.
Burroughs seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Read does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Read is trying to maintain the position but Burroughs is very close to passing his half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Read'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.#T2#
Read slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Read is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Burroughs engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Burroughs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Read swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burroughs is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Burroughs trying to control the position from guard on top but Read is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burroughs not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Burroughs slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Read (0) vs (5) Burroughs
Burroughs trying to control the action but Read is working from the bottom.
Burroughs takes a little break here. Read wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Read tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Burroughs wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Read sneaks back into half guard.
Burroughs is keen to just control but Read is a slippery customer.
Burroughs wants to free his trapped foot but Read is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Read is looking for a sweep. Burroughs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Burroughs is trying to control. Read wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Burroughs is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Read holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T5##SUB#
Read is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Burroughs pulls his head out easily.
Burroughs moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Read (0) vs (8) Burroughs
Read is looking to regain half guard here but Burroughs keeps moving and retains side control.
Read can't do much from the bottom here.
Read is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Read sneaks back into half guard.#T6#
Burroughs controlling the pace.
Burroughs trying to pass the guard but Read defending well.
Read is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Read is trying to maintain the position but Burroughs is very close to passing his half guard.
Burroughs is controlling the pace.
#T7#
Read gets back to full guard.
Burroughs controlling from the top position.
Burroughs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burroughs wants to control from the top but Read keeps moving.
Read looking for a sweep. Not yet Read, not yet. #T8#
Burroughs controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Burroughs stopping the sweep attempt from Read.
Burroughs tries to free his leg and advance position but Read is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Read is looking to sweep but instead, Burroughs has passed into half guard.
Burroughs keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Read is looking to control Burroughs's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Read avoid being mounted?
Read is looking for a sweep. Burroughs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Burroughs trying to control from half guard but Read is working away. #T9#
Read is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Burroughs's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Burroughs's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Read (4) vs (8) Burroughs
Burroughs trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Burroughs showing good submission defense here.
Read gets his hands free as Burroughs looks to control.
Burroughs rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Read wants to take a breather but Burroughs is having none of it. #T10#
Read trying to advance position but Burroughs counters by regaining guard.
Read controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Burroughs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Read is one step ahead there.
Burroughs keeping full guard, as Read tries to pass.
Read passes Burroughs's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Burroughs is trying to get back to full guard.#T11#
Read is trying to control. Burroughs wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Burroughs tries to get to full guard but Read has control of the leg.
Burroughs is staying active underneath Read, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Read is working for a submission of some sort.
Burroughs is trying to control but can't.
Burroughs wants to get back to full guard.#T12#
Burroughs is looking to control Read's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Burroughs avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Read is working for a kimura but Burroughs is defending it quite comfortably.
Burroughs is trying to maintain the position but Read is very close to passing his half guard.
Burroughs is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Read's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Read's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Read (4) vs (12) Burroughs#SUB2#
Read tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Burroughs has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Read is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joshua Burroughs!
During a confident post fight interview, Joshua Burroughs thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 320 - Prelims
Date: Sep 04, 2022 |
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 15 wins and 24 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 13 losses; Joshua Burroughs!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Burroughs drives through with a takedown into Alopodis's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alopodis (0) vs (2) Burroughs
Alopodis 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alopodis wants to improve his position but instead Burroughs has moved into half guard.
Alopodis is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Gonzasco Hydropathy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Burroughs works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (0) vs (5) Burroughs
Burroughs controlling from the full mount.
Burroughs trying to control but Alopodis is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alopodis is looking to improve his position but Burroughs isn't that keen on the idea.
Burroughs sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Burroughs can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alopodis is looking to escape. #T1#
Alopodis is trying to escape the mount.
Burroughs can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alopodis is looking to escape.
Alopodis can't escape the position.
Burroughs looking to control but Alopodis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Alopodis is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alopodis sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Alopodis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alopodis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Burroughs's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Burroughs's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Alopodis (4) vs (5) Burroughs
Burroughs rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Alopodis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Burroughs knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burroughs keeping control of the position.
Burroughs gets back to full guard.
Alopodis stopping the sweep attempt from Burroughs.
Burroughs controls Alopodis momentarily but Alopodis frees himself.
Alopodis is looking to advance position but Burroughs has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Alopodis (4) vs (9) Burroughs
Alopodis is looking to get to half guard.
Burroughs controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Alopodis is trying desperately to improve position.
Alopodis gets back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Burroughs seems content to control.
Alopodis is looking to improve his position.
Burroughs is trying to control. Alopodis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Alopodis wants to improve his position but Burroughs is controlling well.
#T5#
Burroughs wants to free his trapped foot but Alopodis is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Alopodis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alopodis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Burroughs tries to free his leg and advance position but Alopodis is retaining full guard.
Alopodis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Burroughs trying to control but Alopodis is working from the bottom. #T6#
Alopodis wants to sweep here but Burroughs controlling him for the moment.
Alopodis 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: Alopodis (6) vs (9) Burroughs
Alopodis is looking to pass Burroughs's guard but actually Burroughs recovers to full guard.
Alopodis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burroughs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burroughs working a defensive guard here.
Burroughs is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Alopodis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burroughs swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
Burroughs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Burroughs keeping moving, preventing Alopodis from controlling successfully.
Alopodis sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Alopodis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burroughs is keeping the position for now.
Burroughs wants to sweep but no luck.
Alopodis looking to pass the guard. #T8#
Alopodis is working hard here to advance position.
Alopodis pushing down on Burroughs's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Burroughs trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Alopodis seems to be working for a kimura but Burroughs defends the submission attempt.
Alopodis passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (9) vs (9) Burroughs
Burroughs 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: Alopodis (9) vs (11) Burroughs
Alopodis tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Alopodis looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Burroughs passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (9) vs (14) Burroughs#T9#
Alopodis gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Alopodis (9) vs (16) Burroughs
Burroughs takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Alopodis really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Burroughs trying to control but Alopodis is having none of it.
Alopodis sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T10#
Burroughs wants to control but Alopodis is keeping him busy.
Alopodis is looking to improve his position.
Burroughs seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alopodis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Burroughs wants to pass the guard but Alopodis is defending well.
Burroughs content to control rather than advance.
Alopodis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Alopodis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alopodis is trying to keep Burroughs in close.
Alopodis tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T11#
Burroughs wants to control from the top but Alopodis keeps moving.
Alopodis looking for a sweep. Not yet Alopodis, not yet.
Burroughs pushing down on Alopodis's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Burroughs in particular looking to stall.
Burroughs trying to control from half guard but Alopodis is working away.
Alopodis tries to get to full guard but Burroughs has control of the leg.
Alopodis is pressing down on Burroughs's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Alopodis is looking to sweep but instead, Burroughs has passed into half guard.
Alopodis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Burroughs is keen to just control but Alopodis is a slippery customer.#T12#
Alopodis is looking to improve his position.
Well,Alopodis is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Burroughs seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Alopodis wants to improve his position but Burroughs is controlling well.
Burroughs is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Alopodis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alopodis.#T13#
Alopodis keeping moving, preventing Burroughs from controlling successfully.
Burroughs preventing the sweep.
Burroughs forces his way into half guard.
Alopodis wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Burroughs is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alopodis sees it coming and defends easily.
Alopodis is looking for a sweep. Burroughs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alopodis regains full guard. Nicely done. #T14#
Burroughs wants to control from the top but Alopodis keeps moving.
Burroughs works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Alopodis is in trouble now - Burroughs has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (9) vs (19) Burroughs
Burroughs trying to control but Alopodis is having none of it.
Burroughs might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Alopodis haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Burroughs sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alopodis is trying desperately to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Burroughs wins on points by 19 to 9.
A victorious Joshua Burroughs thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 319 - El Toto vs Petersen
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
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 74 wins and 38 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 12 losses; Joshua Burroughs!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Burroughs shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pavlov as he jumps to the side.
Pavlov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Burroughs but Burroughs pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pavlov shoots in for a double leg but Burroughs sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Pavlov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Burroughs's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (0) Burroughs
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pavlov stopping the sweep attempt from Burroughs.
Burroughs keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass.
Pavlov controlling from the top position.
Burroughs lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (2) Burroughs
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Burroughs is stalling in the full guard.
Burroughs wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is keeping the position.
Pavlov controlling the position.
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burroughs is one step ahead there.
Pavlov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Burroughs is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pavlov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
Burroughs sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pavlov 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: Pavlov (4) vs (2) Burroughs
Pavlov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Burroughs won't allow Pavlov to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Burroughs looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Burroughs wants to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB#
Pavlov seems to be working for a kimura but Burroughs defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Pavlov is looking for a kimura here.
Pavlov controlling the pace.
Burroughs tries to get to full guard but Pavlov has control of the leg.
Burroughs is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
Pavlov is taking a breather. Burroughs says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Pavlov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but Burroughs defending well.
Pavlov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pavlov wants to pass to mount but Burroughs is defending the position.
Burroughs works his way to full guard. Good work.#T5#
Burroughs pulls Pavlov in to control the position.
Burroughs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pavlov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Burroughs tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T6#
Burroughs being controlled here, momentarily.
Burroughs seems keen to control Pavlov's posture.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Burroughs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Burroughs controls Pavlov momentarily but Pavlov frees himself.
Burroughs keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass.
Pavlov content to stall in guard here. #T7#
Burroughs keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass.
Burroughs working a defensive guard here.
#T8#
Pavlov is stalling in the full guard.
Burroughs keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Pavlov won't allow Burroughs to sweep him here.
Burroughs has control of Pavlov's left arm, preventing Pavlov from doing any damage. #T9#
Burroughs is continuing to stall.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Burroughs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pavlov is pushing down on Burroughs's leg trying to pass to half guard. Burroughs is fighting to maintain full guard but Pavlov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pavlov is trying to control. Burroughs wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pavlov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T10#
We've been hearing good reports from Pavlov'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.
Burroughs is looking for a sweep. Pavlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (7) vs (2) Burroughs
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Burroughs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Burroughs is looking to reverse the position.
Pavlov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Burroughs is looking to reverse the position.#T11#
Burroughs keeps trying to improve his position.
Burroughs being controlled for a moment.
Burroughs is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
Pavlov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Burroughs is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pavlov has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (9) vs (2) Burroughs#T12#
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Burroughs is squirming around nicely.
Pavlov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pavlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Burroughs is looking to escape.
Burroughs tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pavlov controlling the pace for now. #T13#
Burroughs can't escape the position.
Pavlov wants to take Burroughs's back but he can't do it this time.
Burroughs regains half guard.
Pavlov is taking a breather. Burroughs says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Pavlov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T14#
Pavlov wants to control but Burroughs is keeping him busy.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Burroughs is defending well. #SUB#
Burroughs is defending against the submission attempts here by Pavlov.
Burroughs wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 9 to 2.
Matvey Pavlov retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Matvey Pavlov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 317 - Huhera vs Tidd
Date: Aug 14, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 12 losses; Kevin Walters! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 12 losses; Joshua Burroughs!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Chad Campbell and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Walters changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Burroughs tries to avoid it but Walters manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Burroughs to the ground. Burroughs escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Burroughs closes the distance and clinches up with Walters, looking for a takedown. Burroughs pushes Walters against the cage but Walters circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Walters looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Walters (2) vs (0) Burroughs
Walters definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Burroughs has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Walters is working away from the top position though.
Burroughs keeping hold of Walters's head, controlling as best he can.
Burroughs has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Walters is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burroughs tries to roll over but Walters keeps him under control.
Burroughs keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T1#
Burroughs tries to roll over but Walters keeps him under control.
Burroughs gets back to full guard.
Burroughs is pulling down on Walters's head to control his posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Burroughs is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (2) vs (2) Burroughs#T2#
Walters has control of Burroughs's left arm, preventing Burroughs from doing any damage.
Burroughs preventing the sweep.
Walters is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Walters 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.
Walters keeping full guard, as Burroughs tries to pass.
Burroughs postures up.
#SUB#
Walters had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Burroughs defends it easily.
Walters keeping full guard, as Burroughs tries to pass. #T3##SUB#
Walters is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Burroughs defends well.
Burroughs trying to control but Walters is working from the bottom.
Burroughs is pushing down on Walters's leg trying to pass to half guard. Walters is fighting to maintain full guard but Burroughs has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walters is trying to control but can't.
Burroughs trying to control from Walters's half guard. Walters has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Burroughs trying to control but Walters is working from the bottom. #T4#
Walters 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.
Walters wants to sweep here but Burroughs controlling him for the moment.
Walters can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Burroughs controls the pace.#SUB#
Walters has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Burroughs can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Burroughs's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T5##SUB#
Walters had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Burroughs defends it easily.
Burroughs slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Walters (2) vs (5) Burroughs
Burroughs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walters keeps working.
Burroughs tries to advance to mount but Walters denies him.
Walters struggling a bit here.
Walters is trying to improve his position.#T6#
Walters is working hard here to advance position.
Burroughs working away.
Walters tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Burroughs staying calm.
Walters is trying to improve his position.
Walters regains half guard.#T7#
Walters is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Burroughs's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Burroughs's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Walters (6) vs (5) Burroughs
Burroughs rolls, trying to escape but Walters keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Walters is looking for the choke from the back position but Burroughs is controlling his hands well.
Walters tries to keep control of the position but Burroughs is staying busy.
Walters is hanging on to Burroughs's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Walters looking for the choke but no joy.
Burroughs trying to control the position but Walters manages to sink in the hooks. #T8##SUB#
Walters looking for the choke from the back.
Burroughs is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Burroughs is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Walters is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Burroughs has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Burroughs fending off the submission attempt from Walters. #T9#
Walters is hanging on to Burroughs's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Walters tightening his grip on Burroughs, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Walters is looking for the choke from the back position but Burroughs is controlling his hands well. #T10#
Burroughs breaks Walters's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (6) vs (7) Burroughs
Burroughs stopping the sweep attempt from Walters.
Burroughs trying to control the position from guard on top but Walters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burroughs won't allow Walters to sweep him here.
Burroughs trying to control but Walters is working from the bottom.
Walters wants to sweep but no luck.
Burroughs pushes down on Walters's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Walters is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Burroughs's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Burroughs's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Walters (10) vs (7) Burroughs#SUB#
Burroughs preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Walters. #T11#
Burroughs wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Walters is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Burroughs is defending well though. Walters let's go of the attempt for now.
Burroughs is trying to break free.
#T12##SUB#
Walters looking to break Burroughs's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Burroughs remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Walters will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Walters tightening his grip on Burroughs, looking for the choke.
Burroughs is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Walters is looking for the choke from the back position but Burroughs is controlling his hands well. #T13#
Walters is trying to stick to Burroughs's back but Burroughs is turning into Walters. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Walters's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Burroughs. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (10) vs (9) Burroughs
Walters looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Walters looking for a sweep. Not yet Walters, not yet.
Burroughs wants to control from the top but Walters keeps moving.
Walters can't keep his opponent in guard - Burroughs advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Walters tries to get to full guard but Burroughs has control of the leg.
Burroughs passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Walters (10) vs (12) Burroughs#T14#
Walters is desperately trying to improve his position but Burroughs has a good base and remains in mount.
Walters wants to hold on but Burroughs pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burroughs takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Burroughs working for a submission but Walters is keeping him at bay.
And that's the end of the fight!
Burroughs wins on points by 12 to 10.
After winning the bout, Joshua Burroughs 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:
CWC 316 - Saldini vs Toehold
Date: Aug 07, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 25 losses; Roman Boesku! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 11 losses; Joshua Burroughs!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Boesku gets caught flat footed, as Burroughs shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boesku (0) vs (2) Burroughs
Burroughs slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Burroughs won't allow Boesku to sweep him here.
Boesku keeping moving, preventing Burroughs from controlling successfully.
Boesku can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Burroughs controls the pace.
Burroughs's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boesku wants to hit a sweep here but Burroughs passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Boesku there! Score +3 for passing guard: Boesku (0) vs (5) Burroughs
We've been hearing good reports from Boesku'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.#T1#
Burroughs controlling the pace for now.
Boesku really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Burroughs controlling from mount.
Burroughs trying to control but Boesku is having none of it. #T2#
Burroughs tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Burroughs trying to control but Boesku is having none of it.
Boesku gets back to half guard.
Burroughs working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Boesku's thigh. Boesku counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T3#
Burroughs looking to pass the guard.
Burroughs's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boesku keeping moving, preventing Burroughs from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boesku looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burroughs is one step ahead there.
Burroughs controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
Boesku seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T5#
Boesku bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Burroughs's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boesku (2) vs (5) Burroughs
Boesku trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boesku trying to control but Burroughs is working from the bottom.
Boesku trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burroughs 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: Boesku (2) vs (7) Burroughs
Boesku is looking to control Burroughs's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boesku avoid being mounted?
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Burroughs in particular looking to stall.#T6#
Burroughs is looking to pass Boesku's guard but actually Boesku recovers to full guard.
Burroughs is stalling in the full guard.
Boesku working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burroughs is pushing down on Boesku's leg trying to pass to half guard. Boesku is fighting to maintain full guard but Burroughs has managed to sneak the leg through.#T7#
Boesku regains full guard. Nicely done.
Burroughs controls from within his opponent's guard.
It looks like Burroughs might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Burroughs looking to pass the guard.
Burroughs wants to control from the top but Boesku keeps moving. #T8#
Burroughs is stalling in the full guard.
Boesku keeping moving, preventing Burroughs from controlling successfully.
Burroughs content to stall in guard here. #T9#
Burroughs stopping the sweep attempt from Boesku.#SUB#
Burroughs looking to improve position, pressing down on Boesku's thigh with his hand. Boesku seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Burroughs paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Burroughs's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Boesku picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Roman Boesku!
A very excited looking Roman Boesku 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:
CWC 315 - Jan vs Lee
Date: Jul 31, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 11 losses; Joshua Burroughs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 23 losses; Bart Cubbedge !
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Cubbedge moves into the clinch successfully.
Burroughs prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Cubbedge is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Burroughs can't fight it off and eventually Cubbedge manages to take the fight to the floor. Burroughs looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burroughs (0) vs (2) Cubbedge
Burroughs pulls Cubbedge in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Cubbedge is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Burroughs pulls Cubbedge in to control the position.
Burroughs has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Burroughs manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cubbedge manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (2) vs (2) Cubbedge
Burroughs controls from within his opponent's guard.
Burroughs pushes down on Cubbedge 's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2#
Burroughs seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Burroughs looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Burroughs wants to work for an arm triangle but Cubbedge is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Burroughs is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Burroughs wants to pass the guard but Cubbedge is defending well.
Burroughs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cubbedge keeps working.
Burroughs is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Cubbedge reverses the position - he's now on top in Burroughs's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (2) vs (4) Cubbedge #T4#
Burroughs wants to sweep but no luck.
Cubbedge looking to pass the guard.
Burroughs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cubbedge is one step ahead there.
Cubbedge slips nicely into half guard.#T5#
Burroughs manages to get to full guard.
Burroughs keeping full guard, as Cubbedge tries to pass.
Burroughs looking to control.
Burroughs is adopting a defensive guard.
Burroughs controls Cubbedge momentarily but Cubbedge frees himself. #T6#
Burroughs has control of Cubbedge 's left arm, preventing Cubbedge from doing any damage.
Cubbedge is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Burroughs 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: Burroughs (4) vs (4) Cubbedge
Burroughs performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T7#
Burroughs is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (7) vs (4) Cubbedge
Burroughs takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Burroughs trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Burroughs looking to control and managing it successfully. #T8#
Burroughs tries to control but Cubbedge wriggling away.
Burroughs controlling from the full mount.
Burroughs trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Burroughs controlling the position easily from mount. #T9#
Cubbedge keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Burroughs looking to control and managing it successfully.
Burroughs is stalling here but it's allowed Cubbedge to get half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cubbedge manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T10#
Burroughs pushing down on Cubbedge 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Burroughs content to control rather than advance.
Cubbedge is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cubbedge wants to control but Burroughs is keeping busy.
Burroughs is trying to control the action in half guard but Cubbedge is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T11#
Burroughs trying to control the pace.
Burroughs is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Cubbedge reverses the position - he's now on top in Burroughs's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (7) vs (6) Cubbedge
Burroughs keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cubbedge stopping the sweep attempt from Burroughs.
Burroughs pulls Cubbedge in close to prevent any damage. #T12#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Burroughs is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (9) vs (6) Cubbedge
Burroughs looking to sit in guard and control but Cubbedge gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (9) vs (8) Cubbedge
Burroughs can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cubbedge controls the pace.
Cubbedge must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Burroughs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T13#
Burroughs is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cubbedge is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cubbedge 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cubbedge looking to sit in guard and control but Burroughs gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (11) vs (8) Cubbedge
Burroughs controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Burroughs postures up.
#T14#
Burroughs trying to control the position from guard on top but Cubbedge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burroughs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cubbedge is keeping the position for now.
Cubbedge being controlled here, momentarily.
Cubbedge wants to sweep here but Burroughs controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burroughs is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Burroughs takes the fight on points by 11 to 8.
Our winner, Joshua Burroughs, 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:
CWC 313 - Zulu vs Hirsch
Date: Jul 17, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 10 losses; Joshua Burroughs!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Ramirez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Burroughs sprawls well initially but Ramirez persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (0) Burroughs
Ramirez is thwarting Burroughs's attempts to control the position.
Burroughs is not content to let Ramirez control the position.
Burroughs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Ramirez is working for a submission of some sort.
Burroughs is looking to control Ramirez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Burroughs avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burroughs is looking for a sweep. Ramirez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Burroughs won't allow Ramirez to pass to mount. #T1#
Ramirez wants to control but Burroughs is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Ramirez has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Burroughs defend it? Ramirez steps over the head and cranks it - Burroughs is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Ramirez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jackson Ramirez!
Jackson Ramirez very nearly forgot to thank PWNAGE Elite - $25 Tees amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
CWC 312 - Lee vs Huhrera
Date: Jul 10, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Joshua Burroughs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Kevin Walters!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Burroughs fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Burroughs has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Burroughs shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Walters is trying to defend but Burroughs finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burroughs (2) vs (0) Walters
Walters is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walters felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T1##SUB#
Burroughs is working for a kimura but Walters is defending it quite comfortably.
Burroughs content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Walters is trying to control but can't.
Walters is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Burroughs is staying active.
Walters works his way to full guard. Good work.
Burroughs being controlled here momentarily.
Walters controls Burroughs momentarily but Burroughs frees himself. #T2#
Burroughs 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.
Burroughs tries to free his leg and advance position but Walters is retaining full guard.
Walters looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burroughs is one step ahead there.
Walters trying to keep a closed guard but Burroughs is proving a slippery customer.
Walters looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burroughs is one step ahead there. #T3#
Walters keeping moving, preventing Burroughs from controlling successfully.
Burroughs is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Walters wants to improve his position but instead Burroughs has moved into half guard.
Burroughs is looking to take a break and control but Walters is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burroughs prevents Walters from improving his position.
Burroughs seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4##SUB2#
Walters is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Burroughs pulls his head out easily.
Burroughs moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (5) vs (0) Walters
Burroughs controlling from side mount.
Walters tries to buck Burroughs off but Burroughs is having none of it.#T5#
You can see the frustration on Walters's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Walters gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Walters gets full guard.
Burroughs passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (8) vs (0) Walters
Burroughs controlling the position from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Walters's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T6#
Walters tries to buck Burroughs off but Burroughs is having none of it.
Walters keeps trying to improve his position.
Walters manages to work his way to half guard, despite Burroughs's best efforts.
Walters wants to get back to full guard but Burroughs has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (11) vs (0) Walters
Walters is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Walters is in all sorts of trouble here.
Walters manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Walters makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Walters.#SUB2#
Burroughs avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T7#
Walters not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Burroughs preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Walters throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Burroughs not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Burroughs has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Burroughs passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (14) vs (0) Walters
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
Walters is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Burroughs off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Burroughs (14) vs (4) Walters
Burroughs wants to control his opponent's hands but Walters gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Walters working for a choke but Burroughs is defending well. #SUB2#
Walters is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Burroughs knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Burroughs for a finish.
Walters is hanging on to Burroughs's back as he tries to escape.
Burroughs turns into Walters and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (16) vs (4) Walters
Burroughs controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T9##SUB2#
Walters working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Burroughs doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Burroughs manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Burroughs sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Burroughs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Walters is keeping the position for now.
Burroughs passes Walters's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Burroughs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walters keeps working. #T10#
Walters wants to get back to full guard.
Burroughs is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Walters! Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (19) vs (4) Walters
Burroughs avoids the attempt from Walters to control.
Walters regains half guard.
Walters is positioning himself well to prevent Burroughs advancing to mount.
Burroughs looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are battling for position here. Walters manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T11#
Walters is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Walters wants to sweep here but Burroughs controlling him for the moment.
Walters 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: Burroughs (19) vs (6) Walters
Burroughs wants to improve his position but Walters is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Walters is working for a kimura but Burroughs is defending it quite comfortably.
Burroughs wants to improve his position but Walters is controlling well.
#T12##SUB2#
Walters is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Burroughs sees it coming and defends easily.
Burroughs wants to control the action here but instead Walters manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (19) vs (9) Walters
Burroughs is squirming around, avoiding Walters's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Walters swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Burroughs is now in Walters's guard. A big mistake from Walters there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (21) vs (9) Walters#SUB2#
Walters has his foot on Burroughs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Burroughs works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Walters is looking for a triangle but Burroughs pushes his legs off easily.
#T13#
Walters looking to control.
Burroughs 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. #SUB2#
Walters is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Burroughs stays in close to Walters's body and controls the position.
Burroughs seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Walters for as long as he can get away with.#T14#
Walters controls Burroughs momentarily but Burroughs frees himself.
Burroughs looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Walters has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Burroughs can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Walters has his foot on Burroughs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Burroughs works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burroughs looking to pass the guard.
Burroughs controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Burroughs takes the fight on points by 21 to 9.
During a confident post fight interview, Joshua Burroughs thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 311 - Steel vs Simone
Date: Jul 03, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Joshua Burroughs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 22 losses; Bart Cubbedge !
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Cubbedge gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burroughs (0) vs (2) Cubbedge
Burroughs wants to improve his position but Cubbedge is controlling well.
Burroughs is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Cubbedge tries to pass to full mount but Burroughs defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burroughs preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Burroughs trying to hold on to Cubbedge 's head to control him but Cubbedge postures up.
#T1#
Cubbedge trying to control from half guard but Burroughs is working away.
Burroughs wants to control but Cubbedge is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burroughs is looking for a sweep. Cubbedge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Burroughs is working hard here to advance position.
Cubbedge is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cubbedge is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Burroughs! Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (0) vs (5) Cubbedge #T2#
Burroughs tries to hold on but Cubbedge postures up.
Cubbedge prevents Burroughs from getting the reversal.
Burroughs slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Cubbedge wants to control but Burroughs is keeping him busy.
Burroughs is looking to improve his position.
Burroughs wants to control but Cubbedge is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cubbedge content to control rather than advance. #T3##SUB2#
Cubbedge seems to be looking for submissions.
Burroughs is doing well to control the position and prevent Cubbedge from advancing to side control.
Cubbedge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burroughs keeps working.
Cubbedge has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at CT. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Cubbedge has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (0) vs (8) Cubbedge
Burroughs wants to hold on but Cubbedge pushes him away.
Cubbedge trying to control but Burroughs is having none of it. #T4#
Cubbedge works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Burroughs (0) vs (11) Cubbedge
Burroughs tries to roll but Cubbedge sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Burroughs preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Cubbedge .
Burroughs is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Burroughs wants to control his opponent's hands but Cubbedge gets his hands free.
Burroughs is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cubbedge is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Burroughs tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Burroughs really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T5#
Cubbedge avoids the attempt from Burroughs to control.
Burroughs is trying to escape the mount.
Cubbedge manages to capitalize on a mistake by Burroughs to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Burroughs (0) vs (14) Cubbedge
Burroughs tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Burroughs wants to control but Cubbedge is having none of it.
Burroughs is looking to improve his position but Cubbedge isn't that keen on the idea.#T6#
Burroughs tries to improve his position but instead Cubbedge has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Burroughs (0) vs (17) Cubbedge
Cubbedge avoiding Burroughs 's attempts to control his hands.
Burroughs rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Burroughs is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Cubbedge is working for a kimura but Burroughs is defending it quite comfortably.
#T7#
Burroughs tries to get to full guard but Cubbedge has control of the leg.
Burroughs trying to control from the bottom.
Burroughs wants to get back to full guard.
Burroughs keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Cubbedge wants to free his trapped foot but Burroughs is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T8#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Burroughs gets full guard.
Burroughs pulls Cubbedge in to control the position.
Cubbedge postures up.
Burroughs being controlled here, momentarily.
Cubbedge won't allow Burroughs to sweep him here.
Burroughs controlling Cubbedge 's posture.
Burroughs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T9#
Burroughs 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.
Burroughs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Burroughs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cubbedge is one step ahead there.
Burroughs is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T10#
Burroughs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Burroughs is trying to hold Cubbedge in close to prevent damage but Cubbedge has managed to pass into half guard.
Burroughs is trying to get back to full guard.
Burroughs is trying to control but can't.
Burroughs keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Burroughs moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T11#
Cubbedge controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Burroughs working a defensive guard here.
Burroughs keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully.
Burroughs looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cubbedge puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T12#
Cubbedge is trying to control. Burroughs wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Burroughs makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Burroughs.
Burroughs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Burroughs is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Burroughs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Burroughs has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Cubbedge has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (0) vs (20) Cubbedge
Burroughs gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T13##SUB#
Cubbedge moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Burroughs. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (0) vs (23) Cubbedge
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burroughs sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Cubbedge prevents Burroughs from improving his position.
Burroughs holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Cubbedge looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Burroughs has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cubbedge is working away from the top position though.#T14#
Burroughs gets back to full guard.
Burroughs lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (2) vs (23) Cubbedge
Burroughs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cubbedge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cubbedge controls Burroughs momentarily but Burroughs frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burroughs not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cubbedge wins on points by 23 to 2.
A victorious Bart Cubbedge thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 310 - Lee vs Fiso
Date: Jun 26, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 9 losses; Joshua Burroughs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 19 losses; Ceph Alopodis!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Alopodis gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burroughs (2) vs (0) Alopodis
Burroughs 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alopodis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burroughs is one step ahead there.
Alopodis keeps trying to improve his position.
Alopodis is looking to sweep but instead, Burroughs has passed into half guard.
#SUB#
Burroughs is looking for a kimura but Alopodis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Burroughs to get the leverage.
Alopodis is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burroughs slows the pace down in half guard.
Alopodis tries to get to full guard but Burroughs has control of the leg.
Burroughs looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Burroughs controlling the action here.
Alopodis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alopodis.
Alopodis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Burroughs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alopodis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burroughs controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Burroughs passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (5) vs (0) Alopodis
Alopodis regains half guard.
Alopodis is staying active underneath Burroughs, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Burroughs content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
Alopodis is looking for a sweep. Burroughs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alopodis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Burroughs sitting in guard here, content to control.
Burroughs stopping the sweep attempt from Alopodis.#SUB2#
Burroughs got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alopodis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Burroughs has managed to get both his arms back between Alopodis's legs - danger averted.
Alopodis wants to sweep but no luck.
Burroughs controlling from the top position.
Burroughs slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (8) vs (0) Alopodis
Alopodis is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Burroughs wants to control but Alopodis is keeping him busy.
Alopodis tries to buck Burroughs off but Burroughs is having none of it.
Alopodis regains half guard.
Alopodis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Burroughs wants to free his trapped foot but Alopodis is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Burroughs perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Burroughs works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (11) vs (0) Alopodis
Alopodis regains half guard.
Alopodis tries to get to full guard but Burroughs has control of the leg.
Alopodis felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Burroughs works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (14) vs (0) Alopodis#T4#
Alopodis is looking to improve his position but Burroughs isn't that keen on the idea.
Burroughs sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Alopodis is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burroughs trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Alopodis is working to get back to half guard.
Burroughs tries to control but Alopodis wriggling away. #T5#
Alopodis working to try and regain half guard.
Burroughs trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Burroughs is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Alopodis is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Alopodis working to try and regain half guard.
Burroughs trying to control but Alopodis is having none of it.
Alopodis is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Burroughs sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Alopodis is trying desperately to improve position.
Burroughs tries to control but Alopodis wriggling away.
Alopodis is looking to improve his position but Burroughs isn't that keen on the idea.
Alopodis sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Alopodis tries to roll over but Burroughs keeps him under control.
Alopodis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alopodis.
Burroughs passes into half guard. #T7#
Alopodis is trying to get back to full guard.
Alopodis manages to get to full guard.
Alopodis keeping moving, preventing Burroughs from controlling successfully.
Alopodis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Burroughs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alopodis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alopodis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Burroughs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alopodis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Burroughs's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Alopodis has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Burroughs has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (17) vs (0) Alopodis#T8#
Burroughs moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Alopodis is looking for a sweep.
Alopodis sneaks back into half guard.
Burroughs controlling the action here.
Alopodis tries to get to full guard but Burroughs has control of the leg.
Burroughs controlling the action here. #T9#
Burroughs is looking to advance position but Alopodis won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Alopodis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Alopodis keeping moving, preventing Burroughs from controlling successfully.
Alopodis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burroughs is one step ahead there.
Alopodis looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Burroughs puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Alopodis is looking for a sweep. Burroughs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Burroughs wants to free his trapped foot but Alopodis is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Burroughs controlling the pace.
Alopodis is trying to get back to full guard.#T10#
Alopodis wants to sweep but Burroughs has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (20) vs (0) Alopodis
Burroughs is looking to take a break and control but Alopodis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Burroughs in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Alopodis is not content to let Burroughs control the position.
Alopodis is looking for a sweep.
Alopodis is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Burroughs is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Burroughs (22) vs (0) Alopodis
Alopodis is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Burroughs tries to control but Alopodis wriggling away. #T11#
Burroughs is really struggling to control Alopodis but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Burroughs controlling the pace for now.
Alopodis tries to reverse the position but Burroughs maintains control.
Alopodis is squirming around, avoiding Burroughs's attempts to control the action.
Alopodis is desperately trying to improve his position but Burroughs has a good base and remains in mount.
Alopodis tries to hold on but Burroughs pushes him away.
Burroughs sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Alopodis is working to get back to half guard.
#T12#
Burroughs controlling from the full mount.
Alopodis is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Alopodis gets back to half guard.
Burroughs takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Alopodis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Burroughs is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Alopodis won't allow Burroughs to pass to mount.
Alopodis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Burroughs looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T13#
Burroughs prevents Alopodis from improving his position.
Alopodis is staying active underneath Burroughs, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Alopodis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Burroughs's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Burroughs's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Burroughs (22) vs (4) Alopodis#SUB2#
Alopodis tightening his grip on Burroughs, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Alopodis working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Alopodis is persistently looking for the submission but Burroughs is defending it well.
#T14##SUB2#
Alopodis is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Alopodis is trying to stick to Burroughs's back but Burroughs is turning into Alopodis. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Alopodis's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Burroughs. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (24) vs (4) Alopodis
Burroughs stays in close to Alopodis's body and controls the position.
Alopodis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alopodis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Burroughs content to stall in guard here.
Alopodis looking for a sweep. Not yet Alopodis, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burroughs engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Alopodis looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Burroughs puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Burroughs takes the fight on points by 24 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Joshua Burroughs thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 309 - Steel vs Pavlov
Date: Jun 19, 2022 |
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 29 wins and 22 losses; Joshua Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Joshua Burroughs!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Columbo Gatti and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Brown moves into the clinch.#TD#
Brown pulls guard successfully.
Brown working a defensive guard here.
Burroughs tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
Brown 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: Brown (2) vs (0) Burroughs
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burroughs keeps working.
Burroughs is trying to get back to full guard.
Burroughs trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (5) vs (0) Burroughs
Burroughs can't escape the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Brown'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.
Brown is looking to work his way around to Burroughs's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Burroughs is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T1#
Brown sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Burroughs is trying desperately to improve position.
Brown can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Burroughs is looking to escape.
Brown controlling from the full mount.
Burroughs is wriggling around trying to escape.
Brown controlling the pace for now.
Burroughs can't escape the position.
Brown fails to take his opponent's back.
Burroughs tries to hold on but Brown pushes him away. #T2#
Brown sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Burroughs really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Brown controlling the position easily from mount.
Brown tries to control but Burroughs wriggling away.
Burroughs is working to get back to half guard.
Brown takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Brown works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Brown (8) vs (0) Burroughs
Brown is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Brown controlling well, preventing Burroughs from escaping the position.
Brown biding his time, controlling Burroughs.
You can see the frustration on Burroughs's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Burroughs trying to control the position but Brown manages to sink in the hooks.
Brown has good solid back control here. #T4#
Brown avoiding Burroughs 's attempts to control his hands.
A lull in the action here.
Brown keeps control of the position as Burroughs tries to break free.
Brown wants to control but Burroughs is keeping busy.
Brown trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Burroughs doesn't escape.
Brown avoiding Burroughs 's attempts to control his hands.
Brown biding his time, controlling Burroughs. #T5#
You can see the frustration on Burroughs's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Brown just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Brown struggling to keep hold of the position.
Burroughs tries to break free.
Brown is riding his opponent, not letting Burroughs buck him off.
Burroughs staying busy and making it hard for Brown to control.
Burroughs trying to control the action but Brown just sinks the hooks in.
Burroughs rolls, trying to escape but Brown keeps control of the position.
#T6#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Brown controlling the positon.#SUB#
Brown has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Burroughs has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Brown trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Brown keeps control of the position easily here as Burroughs tries to buck him off.
Burroughs tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Brown controlling his opponent.
Burroughs is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Burroughs tries to lock up and control but Brown gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Brown sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Burroughs is desperately trying to improve his position but Brown has a good base and remains in mount.
Burroughs tries to hold on but Brown pushes him away.
Burroughs is looking to improve his position but Brown isn't that keen on the idea.
Brown controlling the pace for now. #T8#
Burroughs is in all sorts of trouble here.
Burroughs has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Brown (11) vs (0) Burroughs
Brown not allowing Burroughs to control his hands.
Brown controlling from the back.
Brown is hanging on to Burroughs's back as he tries to escape.
Brown tries to get the hooks in deep but Burroughs pushed the leg off.
Burroughs manages to reverse the position and now he's in Brown's guard. Nice work there by Burroughs.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (11) vs (2) Burroughs
Brown keeping full guard, as Burroughs tries to pass. #T9#
Brown pulls Burroughs in close to his closed guard and prevents Burroughs from doing any damage or advancing position.
Burroughs controlling from the top position.
Brown keeping full guard, as Burroughs tries to pass.
Burroughs trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Burroughs is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T10#
Burroughs pushing down on Brown's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Burroughs is trying to control. Brown wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brown is looking for a sweep. Burroughs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Burroughs in particular looking to stall.#T11#
Burroughs is looking to advance position but Brown won't allow it.
Burroughs takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Brown wants to improve his position but Burroughs is controlling well.
Burroughs looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T12#
Burroughs is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Burroughs controlling the pace.
Burroughs is trying to control. Brown wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Well, if Burroughs 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.
Burroughs passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (11) vs (5) Burroughs#T13#
Brown tries to hold on but Burroughs postures up.
Burroughs controlling the pace for now.
Brown is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T14#
Burroughs controlling the position easily from mount.
It looks like Burroughs might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burroughs can't control as he wanted to and Brown manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Brown wants to control but Burroughs is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brown takes the fight on points by 11 to 5.
An out of breath Joshua Brown 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:
CWC 308 - Silva Jr vs Priest
Date: Jun 12, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 7 losses; Joshua Burroughs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 67 wins and 34 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Burroughs shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pavlov as he jumps to the side.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pavlov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pavlov wants it to stay on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pavlov.#TD2#
Pavlov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Burroughs looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Burroughs (0) vs (4) Pavlov
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.
Pavlov controlling the position from side mount.
Burroughs struggling a bit here.
Pavlov wants to control for a moment but Burroughs uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Burroughs keeping hold of Pavlov's head, controlling as best he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Burroughs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Pavlov not doing much here.
Burroughs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pavlov slows the pace down in half guard.
Burroughs is looking for a sweep. Pavlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
It looks like Pavlov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Burroughs controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Burroughs moves into full guard.
Burroughs being controlled here, momentarily.
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Burroughs is retaining full guard.
Pavlov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pavlov is fighting to break Burroughs's control of his arms but Burroughs is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Pavlov preventing the sweep.
Pavlov is pushing down on Burroughs's leg trying to pass to half guard. Burroughs is fighting to maintain full guard but Pavlov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Burroughs is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
Pavlov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pavlov wants to take a breather but Burroughs is having none of it.
Burroughs trying to control from the bottom.
Burroughs keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Burroughs is looking for a sweep. Pavlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Burroughs is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Burroughs looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Pavlov pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (0) vs (7) Pavlov#T4#
Pavlov controlling the pace for now.
Pavlov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Burroughs tries to lock up and control but Pavlov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Burroughs is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pavlov controlling the pace for now.
Burroughs is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Burroughs has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Burroughs (0) vs (10) Pavlov#T5#
Pavlov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Burroughs tries to roll but Pavlov sticks to his back.
Burroughs looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Pavlov struggling to keep hold of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T6#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Pavlov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Pavlov controls the position.
Pavlov is looking to control Burroughs but Burroughs is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Burroughs trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Burroughs is really stuck here.
Pavlov controlling from the back.
Pavlov is continuing to stall.
Burroughs tries to break free.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform me that Pavlov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T7#
Pavlov tries to keep control of the position but Burroughs is staying busy.
Pavlov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Burroughs's body.
Let's hope that Pavlov 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.
The adventures of Pavlov the control monster continue. Boring.
Pavlov is hanging on to Burroughs's back as he tries to escape.
Burroughs breaks Pavlov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (2) vs (10) Pavlov
Pavlov 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.
Burroughs postures up.
#T8#
Burroughs slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pavlov has Burroughs pulled in close to control his posture.
Burroughs pushing down on Pavlov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pavlov wants to improve his position but Burroughs is controlling well.
Pavlov gets full guard.
Burroughs stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlov.
Pavlov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Burroughs showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pavlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T9#
Pavlov has Burroughs pulled in close to control his posture.
Burroughs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavlov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (2) vs (12) Pavlov
Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov slips nicely into half guard.
Burroughs tries to get to full guard but Pavlov has control of the leg.
Burroughs is staying active underneath Pavlov, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T10#
Pavlov controlling the action here.
Burroughs wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Burroughs manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pavlov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Burroughs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Burroughs trying to control the position here.
Pavlov stands and throws Burroughs's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (2) vs (15) Pavlov
Pavlov working away.#T11#
Pavlov takes a little break here. Burroughs wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Pavlov trying to control the position but Burroughs is working away.
Burroughs seems a little lost for a moment, as Pavlov dominates the positioning.
Burroughs tries to improve position but can't.
Pavlov wants to control but Burroughs is keeping him busy.
Pavlov just content to control the position. #T12#
Burroughs can't do much from the bottom here.
Pavlov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burroughs keeps working.
Burroughs tries to bench press Pavlov off him but Pavlov keeps the position.
Pavlov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T13#
Pavlov moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Burroughs (2) vs (17) Pavlov
Pavlov tries to control but Burroughs wriggling away.
Burroughs is working to get back to half guard.
Pavlov avoids the attempt from Burroughs to control.
Burroughs tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Burroughs tries to hold on but Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov controlling his opponent.
Burroughs tries to hold on but Pavlov postures up.#T14#
Burroughs is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pavlov controlling from mount.
Burroughs is squirming around, avoiding Pavlov's attempts to control the action.
Pavlov pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Pavlov keeps trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burroughs tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov wins on points by 17 to 2.
Matvey Pavlov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 307 - Ziyaeddin vs Diesel
Date: Jun 05, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 15 losses; Koryu Miyagi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Joshua Burroughs!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Miyagi fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Miyagi clinches.
Burroughs stops a takedown attempt from Miyagi.
#TD#
Miyagi gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Miyagi (2) vs (0) Burroughs
Burroughs wants to sweep here but Miyagi controlling him for the moment.
Miyagi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Burroughs wants to sweep here but Miyagi controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Burroughs is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (2) vs (2) Burroughs
Burroughs trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyagi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Burroughs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miyagi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burroughs controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Burroughs preventing the sweep.
Miyagi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (4) vs (2) Burroughs
Burroughs pulls Miyagi in to control the position.
Burroughs's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Burroughs controls Miyagi momentarily but Miyagi frees himself.
Burroughs is controlling Miyagi's posture.#T2#
Miyagi stays in close to Burroughs's body and controls the position.
Burroughs is looking to sweep but instead, Miyagi has passed into half guard.
Burroughs trying to control from the bottom.
Burroughs holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Burroughs trying to control from the bottom.
Burroughs is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Miyagi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Miyagi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Miyagi (4) vs (6) Burroughs#T3#
Burroughs is riding his opponent, not letting Miyagi buck him off.
Miyagi looking very determined here, making life difficult for Burroughs.
Burroughs biding his time, looking for the opening.
Burroughs trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Burroughs avoiding Miyagi 's attempts to control his hands.
Burroughs is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Miyagi manages to reverse the position and now he's in Burroughs's guard. Nice work there by Miyagi.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (6) vs (6) Burroughs
Miyagi's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
Miyagi won't allow Burroughs to sweep him here.
Miyagi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burroughs is keeping the position for now.
Burroughs is trying to keep Miyagi in close.
Burroughs is pulling down on Miyagi's head to control his posture.
More stalling from Burroughs.
Miyagi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burroughs is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Miyagi is stalling in the full guard.
Burroughs bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Miyagi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (6) vs (8) Burroughs
Burroughs tries to free his leg and advance position but Miyagi is retaining full guard.
Miyagi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Burroughs manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (8) vs (8) Burroughs
Burroughs looking for a sweep. Not yet Burroughs, not yet.
Burroughs controls Miyagi momentarily but Miyagi frees himself.
Miyagi won't allow Burroughs to sweep him here. #T6#
Miyagi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Burroughs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miyagi is one step ahead there.
Burroughs trying to control the position here.
Burroughs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Burroughs seems keen to control Miyagi's posture.
Burroughs trying to keep a closed guard but Miyagi is proving a slippery customer.
#T7#
Burroughs wants to sweep here but Miyagi controlling him for the moment.
Burroughs is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Miyagi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burroughs wants to sweep here but Miyagi controlling him for the moment.
Miyagi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Miyagi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burroughs is keeping the position for now. #T8#
Burroughs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Burroughs is controlling Miyagi's posture.
Miyagi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Miyagi wants to control from the top but Burroughs keeps moving.
Miyagi controlling from the top position. #T9#
Burroughs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Burroughs has control of Miyagi's left arm, preventing Miyagi from doing any damage.
Burroughs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miyagi is one step ahead there.
Burroughs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T10#
Miyagi stopping the sweep attempt from Burroughs.
Miyagi content to stall in guard here.
Burroughs is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Burroughs looking for a sweep. Not yet Burroughs, not yet.
Burroughs controls Miyagi momentarily but Miyagi frees himself. #T11#
Miyagi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burroughs is keeping the position for now.
Burroughs lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (8) vs (10) Burroughs
Miyagi pulls Burroughs in close to prevent any damage.
Burroughs is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Miyagi has control of Burroughs's left arm, preventing Burroughs from doing any damage.
Burroughs sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Miyagi's guard.
Miyagi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Miyagi wants to sweep but no luck. #T12#
Burroughs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miyagi is keeping the position for now.
Burroughs postures up.
Burroughs trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyagi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burroughs looking to pass the guard.
Burroughs postures up.
Miyagi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Burroughs controls the pace.
Burroughs is fighting to break Miyagi's control of his arms but Miyagi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T13#
Miyagi 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.
Burroughs 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.
Miyagi is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burroughs passes Miyagi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Burroughs passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (8) vs (13) Burroughs
Burroughs tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Burroughs taking a breather here. #T14#
Miyagi wants to control but Burroughs postures up.
Miyagi is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at SSJ Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Burroughs tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Burroughs has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Miyagi is trying to control Burroughs's posture but Burroughs avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Burroughs wins on points by 13 to 8.
A relieved looking Joshua Burroughs thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Koryu Miyagi was interviewed post fight and said 'Ill train smarter and harder next time, so i come back stronger than ever!'. |
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Event:
CWC 306 - Ziyaeddin vs Jackson
Date: May 29, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Joshua Burroughs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 20 losses; Bart Cubbedge !
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Burroughs or perhaps it was just good defense by Cubbedge , which made it look bad. #TD#
Burroughs scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Burroughs (4) vs (0) Cubbedge
Cubbedge struggling a bit here.
Burroughs staying calm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burroughs trying to control the action but Cubbedge is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Burroughs looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Cubbedge is looking to reverse the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Burroughs has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Cubbedge ! Score +2 for reaching mount: Burroughs (6) vs (0) Cubbedge
Burroughs wants to control but instead Cubbedge manages to regain half guard.
Cubbedge wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Burroughs 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.
Burroughs trying to pass the guard but Cubbedge defending well. #T2#
Burroughs is looking to stall here but Cubbedge recovers full guard.
Burroughs wants to control from the top but Cubbedge keeps moving.
Cubbedge wants to sweep but no luck.
Burroughs postures up.
Burroughs pushing down on Cubbedge 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cubbedge tries to roll over but Burroughs keeps him under control.
Burroughs takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Burroughs wants to advance to full mount but Cubbedge doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Cubbedge looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cubbedge has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at CT. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Burroughs sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cubbedge 's guard.
Burroughs trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Burroughs wants to work for an arm triangle but Cubbedge is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4#
Burroughs wants to pass the guard but Cubbedge is defending well.
Burroughs slows the pace down in half guard.
Burroughs trying to advance position but Cubbedge counters by regaining guard.
Burroughs controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T5#
Cubbedge controls Burroughs momentarily but Burroughs frees himself.
Burroughs showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Burroughs has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burroughs trying to control but Cubbedge is working from the bottom. #T6#
Burroughs looking to pass the guard.
Cubbedge is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Burroughs looking to pass the guard.
Burroughs is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cubbedge controls Burroughs momentarily but Burroughs frees himself. #T7#
Burroughs content to stall in guard here.
Burroughs stands and throws Cubbedge 's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (9) vs (0) Cubbedge
A lull in the action here.
Burroughs trying to control the position but Cubbedge is working away. #T8#
Burroughs tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Cubbedge trying to remain calm as Burroughs controls from the top position.
Burroughs wants to control but Cubbedge is keeping him busy.
Burroughs moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Burroughs trying to control the action but Cubbedge is working from the bottom. #T9#
Cubbedge manages to get back to half guard.
Burroughs is looking to take a break and control but Cubbedge is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Burroughs seems content to control.
Burroughs passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (12) vs (0) Cubbedge #T10#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Cubbedge tries to buck Burroughs off but Burroughs is having none of it.#SUB#
Burroughs looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Burroughs is looking to take a break and control but Cubbedge is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Burroughs tries to advance to mount but Cubbedge denies him.
Cubbedge is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T11#
Burroughs trying to control the action but Cubbedge is working from the bottom.
Burroughs controlling from side mount.
Burroughs trying to control the action but Cubbedge is working from the bottom.
Burroughs is trying to move to mount but Cubbedge reverses beautifully and ends up in Burroughs's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (12) vs (2) Cubbedge #T12#
Burroughs looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Burroughs is trying to control the position but Cubbedge postures up.
Cubbedge is fighting to break Burroughs's control of his arms but Burroughs is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cubbedge preventing the sweep.
Burroughs pulls Cubbedge in close to his closed guard and prevents Cubbedge from doing any damage or advancing position.#T13#
Cubbedge trying to control the position from guard on top but Burroughs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burroughs tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cubbedge passes into half guard.
Cubbedge is thwarting Burroughs's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burroughs wants to improve his position but Cubbedge is controlling well.
#T14#
Cubbedge trying to control the pace.
Burroughs has his hands clasped together around Cubbedge 's back. He's all about the action.
Burroughs wants to improve his position but Cubbedge is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burroughs wants to control but Cubbedge is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Cubbedge is working for a kimura here but Burroughs manages to reverse the position and he's now in Cubbedge 's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (14) vs (2) Cubbedge
And that's the end of the fight!
Burroughs takes the fight on points by 14 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Joshua Burroughs thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 305
Date: May 22, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Joshua Burroughs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 18 losses; Enzo Salvatore!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Salvatore throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Burroughs tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Salvatore is in Burroughs's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burroughs (0) vs (2) Salvatore
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burroughs seems keen to control Salvatore's posture.
My spies in PWNAGE Elite Dojo inform me that Salvatore has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Burroughs can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Salvatore controls the pace.
Burroughs looking to control.
Salvatore preventing the sweep.
Burroughs is trying to keep Salvatore in close.
Burroughs controlling Salvatore's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burroughs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Burroughs is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Burroughs controls Salvatore momentarily but Salvatore frees himself.
Burroughs keeping full guard, as Salvatore tries to pass.
Salvatore trying to control but Burroughs is working from the bottom.
Burroughs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Salvatore is one step ahead there.
Burroughs is pulling down on Salvatore's head. It's preventing any offense from Salvatore, at least for the moment.
Salvatore looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Burroughs 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.
Salvatore looking to sit in guard and control but Burroughs gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (2) vs (2) Salvatore
Burroughs tries to free his leg and advance position but Salvatore is retaining full guard.
Burroughs is fighting to break Salvatore's control of his arms but Salvatore is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salvatore keeping full guard, as Burroughs tries to pass. #SUB2#
Salvatore is looking for a triangle but Burroughs pushes his legs off easily.
Burroughs trying to control but Salvatore is working from the bottom. #T3#
Salvatore keeping full guard, as Burroughs tries to pass.
Burroughs slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Burroughs wants to pass the guard but Salvatore is keeping the position.
Salvatore keeping moving, preventing Burroughs from controlling successfully.
Salvatore can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Burroughs controls the pace.
Burroughs wants to control from the top but Salvatore keeps moving. #T4##SUB#
Burroughs has gone for a leg lock! Salvatore slips out almost immediately though and dives into Burroughs's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (2) vs (4) Salvatore
Burroughs keeping moving, preventing Salvatore from controlling successfully.
Burroughs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Burroughs is adopting a defensive guard.#T5#
Burroughs trying to control the position.
Salvatore slips nicely into half guard.
Salvatore is looking to take a break and control but Burroughs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Burroughs slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Burroughs looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T6#
Burroughs 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: Burroughs (4) vs (4) Salvatore
Salvatore wants to control but Burroughs is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Salvatore is positioning himself well to prevent Burroughs advancing to mount.
Burroughs stalling.
Burroughs is looking to stall here but Salvatore recovers full guard. #SUB2#
Salvatore is looking for a triangle here but Burroughs uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (7) vs (4) Salvatore#T7#
Salvatore can't do much from the bottom here.
You can see the frustration on Salvatore's face as Burroughs controls the position.
Salvatore is looking for a sweep.
Salvatore is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Salvatore looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Salvatore trying to control from the bottom.
Salvatore is looking for a sweep. Burroughs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Burroughs is looking to take a break and control but Salvatore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T8#
Burroughs seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Salvatore trying to control but Burroughs postures up.
Burroughs moves into full mount! Salvatore won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (10) vs (4) Salvatore
Burroughs controlling from the full mount.
Burroughs avoids the attempt from Salvatore to control.
Burroughs controlling from the full mount. #T9#
Salvatore wants to control but Burroughs is having none of it.
Salvatore is looking to get to half guard.
Burroughs controlling his opponent.
Salvatore tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Burroughs tries to control but Salvatore wriggling away.
Salvatore wants to control but Burroughs is having none of it.
Burroughs wants to control the pace but Salvatore is squirming around nicely. #T10#
Burroughs controlling the pace for now.
Burroughs'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.
Salvatore working to try and regain half guard.
Burroughs looking to control and managing it successfully.
Salvatore keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Burroughs controlling his opponent.
Burroughs has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Burroughs.
Burroughs trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Burroughs avoids the attempt from Salvatore to control.#T12#
Salvatore is squirming around, avoiding Burroughs's attempts to control the action.
Burroughs looking to control and managing it successfully.
Salvatore is squirming around, avoiding Burroughs's attempts to control the action.
Burroughs avoids the attempt from Salvatore to control.#T13#
Burroughs controlling the position easily from mount.
Burroughs trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Salvatore tries to hold on but Burroughs postures up.
Salvatore is looking to get to half guard.
Salvatore tries to hold on but Burroughs postures up.
Burroughs controlling the position easily from mount. #T14#
Salvatore is squirming around, avoiding Burroughs's attempts to control the action.
Salvatore wants to hold on but Burroughs pushes him away.
Salvatore is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Burroughs is staying active.
Burroughs looking to control and managing it successfully.
Salvatore wants to hold on but Burroughs pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burroughs controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Burroughs takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
After winning the bout, Joshua Burroughs 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:
CWC 303 - Prelims
Date: May 08, 2022 |
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 1 losses; Hans Hermann Hoppe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Joshua Burroughs!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Hoppe gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hoppe (0) vs (2) Burroughs
Hoppe wants to sweep here but Burroughs controlling him for the moment.
Burroughs is stalling in the full guard.
Burroughs postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burroughs is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hoppe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Burroughs works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Still in half guard, Burroughs seems content to control.#T1#
Hoppe is looking to improve his position.
Burroughs perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Burroughs is looking to pass Hoppe's guard but actually Hoppe recovers to full guard.
Burroughs is stalling in the full guard.
Hoppe looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Burroughs puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hoppe looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Burroughs looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Burroughs is working for a kimura but Hoppe is defending it quite comfortably.
Burroughs takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
Burroughs is thwarting Hoppe's attempts to control the position.
Burroughs passes into side control, despite Hoppe's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hoppe (0) vs (5) Burroughs
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burroughs taking a breather here.
Hoppe is looking for a sweep.
Burroughs takes a little break here. Hoppe wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Burroughs advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hoppe (0) vs (7) Burroughs#T3#
Burroughs content just to control the position here.
Burroughs looking to control but Hoppe is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Burroughs controlling his opponent.
Hoppe is looking to get to half guard.
Burroughs controlling his opponent.
Hoppe is squirming around, avoiding Burroughs's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Hoppe is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Burroughs controlling from the full mount.
Burroughs looking to control but Hoppe is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Burroughs controlling from the full mount. #T5#
Burroughs looking to control but Hoppe is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hoppe tries to reverse the position but Burroughs maintains control.
Hoppe 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: Hoppe (2) vs (7) Burroughs
Hoppe trying to control the position from guard on top but Burroughs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burroughs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Burroughs 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.
Hoppe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burroughs is keeping the position for now.
Hoppe is working hard here to advance position.#T6#
Burroughs pulls Hoppe in close to prevent any damage.
Burroughs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hoppe looking to pass the guard.
Hoppe pushes down on Burroughs's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Burroughs is not content to let Hoppe control the position.
Hoppe content to control rather than advance.
Hoppe looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T7#
Burroughs tries to roll over but Hoppe keeps him under control.
Hoppe wants to control but Burroughs is keeping him busy.
Hoppe trying to pass the guard but Burroughs defending well.
Burroughs preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Hoppe trying to control the action but Burroughs is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hoppe is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T8#
Hoppe trying to mount his opponent but Burroughs defends it.
Burroughs is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Burroughs slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Burroughs trying to control the position.
Hoppe trying to control the position from guard on top but Burroughs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burroughs wants to sweep here but Hoppe controlling him for the moment. #T9#
Hoppe wants to control from the top but Burroughs keeps moving.
Hoppe wants to pass the guard but Burroughs is keeping the position.
Burroughs bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hoppe's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hoppe (2) vs (9) Burroughs#SUB#
Burroughs got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hoppe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Burroughs has managed to get both his arms back between Hoppe's legs - danger averted.
Burroughs 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.
Burroughs postures up.
Burroughs looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T10#
Burroughs tries to free his leg and advance position but Hoppe is retaining full guard.
Burroughs pushes down on Hoppe's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Still in half guard, Burroughs seems content to control.
Burroughs's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T11#
Hoppe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Burroughs frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hoppe (2) vs (12) Burroughs
Burroughs avoids the attempt from Hoppe to control.
Burroughs controlling from mount.
Hoppe is looking to improve his position but Burroughs isn't that keen on the idea.#T12#
Burroughs takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hoppe really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Burroughs controlling his opponent.
Hoppe is trying desperately to improve position.
Burroughs takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hoppe is trying desperately to improve position.#T13#
Burroughs controlling from the full mount.
Hoppe wants to control but Burroughs is having none of it.
Hoppe is looking to get to half guard.
Burroughs looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hoppe is looking to improve his position but Burroughs isn't that keen on the idea.#T14#
Burroughs controlling from the full mount.
Hoppe is trying desperately to improve position.
Burroughs controlling the pace for now.
Hoppe is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hoppe slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Burroughs slows the pace down in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Burroughs wins on points by 12 to 2.
Joshua Burroughs seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 302 - Simone vs Ottke
Date: Apr 17, 2022 |
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 26 wins and 21 losses; Joshua Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Joshua Burroughs!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Brown closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Brown successfully pulls guard.
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.
Brown trying to control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Brown'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.
Burroughs is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burroughs trying to move into half guard but instead Brown has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (0) Burroughs
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Burroughs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Burroughs wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Burroughs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burroughs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there.
Brown is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Brown stands and throws Burroughs's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (5) vs (0) Burroughs
Brown just content to control the position. #T2#
Burroughs is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Brown happy to just control the position for now.
Burroughs is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown controls the position.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burroughs keeps working.
Burroughs is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Brown controlling the position from side mount.
Burroughs tries to bench press Brown off him but Brown keeps the position. #T4#
Brown taking a breather here.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burroughs keeps working.
Burroughs is trying to control Brown's posture but Brown avoids it.
Brown trying to control the position but Burroughs is working away. #T5#
Burroughs wants to control but Brown postures up.
Burroughs is looking to regain half guard here but Brown keeps moving and retains side control.
Burroughs keeps trying to improve his position.
Brown taking a breather here. #T6#
Brown working away.
Burroughs keeping his opponent close.
Brown wants to control for a moment but Burroughs uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Brown is taking a breather. Burroughs says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Brown tries to pass to full mount but Burroughs defends it.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burroughs keeps working. #T7#
Burroughs is trying to get back to full guard.
Brown wants to pass to mount but Burroughs is defending the position.
Brown is working hard here to advance position.
Brown content to control rather than advance.
Brown prevents Burroughs from improving his position.
Brown tries to pass to full mount but Burroughs defends it. #T8#
Burroughs is trying to maintain the position but Brown is very close to passing his half guard.
Brown prevents Burroughs from improving his position.
Brown is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Burroughs has his hands on Brown's head, controlling the position.
Brown is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T9#
Brown'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.
Burroughs 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.
Burroughs can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Brown controls the pace.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Burroughs is keeping the position.
Brown 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. #T10#
Brown trying to control but Burroughs is working from the bottom.
Brown sitting in guard here, content to control.
Brown trying to control but Burroughs is working from the bottom.
Brown slips nicely into half guard.#T11#
Burroughs tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.
Brown seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Burroughs does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Burroughs won't allow Brown to pass to mount.
Burroughs trying to hold on to Brown's head to control him but Brown postures up.
Burroughs tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Burroughs is defending well.
Brown is trying to control the action in half guard but Burroughs is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T12#
Brown controlling the action here.
Burroughs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brown is looking to advance position but Burroughs won't allow it.
Brown is taking a breather. Burroughs says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Further stalling from Brown.
Burroughs is not content to let Brown control the position.#T13#
Well, if Brown 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.
Burroughs manages to get to full guard.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Burroughs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Burroughs looking for a sweep. Not yet Burroughs, not yet.
Brown controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Brown preventing the sweep.
Burroughs is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brown looking to pass the guard.
Brown sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Burroughs's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Brown is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Burroughs reverses the position - he's now on top in Brown's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (5) vs (2) Burroughs
And that's the end of the fight!
Brown takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Joshua Brown thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 301 - Morrison Jr vs Lee
Date: Apr 10, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Joshua Burroughs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 14 losses; Koryu Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Burroughs 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. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burroughs (2) vs (0) Miyagi
Burroughs 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burroughs has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Miyagi keeping moving, preventing Burroughs from controlling successfully.
Miyagi trying to control the position here.
Burroughs controls from within his opponent's guard.
Burroughs preventing the sweep.
Burroughs trying to control but Miyagi is working from the bottom.
Burroughs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miyagi is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
Burroughs wants to control from the top but Miyagi keeps moving.
Miyagi 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: Burroughs (2) vs (2) Miyagi
Burroughs trying to hold on to Miyagi's head to control him but Miyagi postures up.
Miyagi not doing much here.
#T3#
Burroughs tries to roll over but Miyagi keeps him under control.#T4#
Burroughs gets full guard.
Burroughs tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Miyagi tries to free his leg and advance position but Burroughs is retaining full guard.
Miyagi stands and throws Burroughs's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (2) vs (5) Miyagi
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miyagi controls the position. #T5#
Burroughs gets back to half guard.
Miyagi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Burroughs is trying to get back to full guard.
Miyagi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Miyagi working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Burroughs's thigh. Burroughs counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Burroughs pulls Miyagi in close to his closed guard and prevents Miyagi from doing any damage or advancing position.#T6#
Burroughs wants to hit a sweep here but Miyagi passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Burroughs there! Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (2) vs (8) Miyagi
Miyagi content just to control the position here.
Burroughs is controlling an arm, preventing Miyagi from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T7#
Burroughs is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Burroughs is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Miyagi controlling the pace for now.
Burroughs keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T8#
Miyagi controlling the pace for now.
Let's hope that Miyagi 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.
Miyagi moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Burroughs (2) vs (11) Miyagi
Burroughs staying busy and making it hard for Miyagi to control. #T9#
Burroughs rolls, trying to escape but Miyagi keeps control of the position.
Miyagi is trying to stick to Burroughs's back but Burroughs is turning into Miyagi. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Miyagi's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Burroughs. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (4) vs (11) Miyagi
Burroughs wants to pass the guard but Miyagi is keeping the position.
Burroughs is fighting to break Miyagi's control of his arms but Miyagi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Miyagi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Burroughs trying to control but Miyagi is working from the bottom.
Burroughs looking to pass the guard.
Miyagi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (4) vs (13) Miyagi#T10#
Burroughs controlling Miyagi's posture.
Miyagi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Burroughs controlling the position.
Miyagi preventing the sweep. #T11#
Miyagi trying to control but Burroughs is working from the bottom.
Miyagi 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.
Burroughs trying to control the position.
Miyagi content to stall in guard here.
Burroughs keeping full guard, as Miyagi tries to pass. #T12#
Miyagi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Miyagi wants to pass the guard but Burroughs is keeping the position.
Miyagi is stalling in the full guard.
Miyagi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T13#
Miyagi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burroughs is keeping the position for now.
Miyagi preventing the sweep.
Miyagi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burroughs wants to sweep here but Miyagi controlling him for the moment. #T14#
Miyagi passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (4) vs (16) Miyagi
Burroughs is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Miyagi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Miyagi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyagi wins on points by 16 to 4.
Our winner, Koryu Miyagi, 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:
CWC 300 - Merlin vs Cubbedge
Date: Apr 03, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 23 losses; Morrison Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Joshua Burroughs!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Lee shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Burroughs
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burroughs wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Lee seems to be looking for submissions.
Burroughs manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee wants to control from the top but Burroughs keeps moving. #T1#
Burroughs manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lee manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (2) Burroughs
Burroughs controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lee looking to control.
Lee wants to sweep here but Burroughs controlling him for the moment.
Burroughs stays in close to Lee's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Lee working for a triangle but Burroughs defends it easily.
#T2#
Burroughs 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.
Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lee being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lee lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (4) vs (2) Burroughs
We've been hearing good reports from Lee'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.
Lee has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Lee controlling from the top position.
Lee wants to control from the top but Burroughs keeps moving.
Lee is really struggling to control Burroughs but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Burroughs looking for a sweep. Not yet Burroughs, not yet.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burroughs swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Burroughs pulls Lee in to control the position.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Lee passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (7) vs (2) Burroughs
Burroughs is not content to let Lee control the position.
Burroughs is looking to regain half guard here but Lee keeps moving and retains side control. #T5#
Lee trying to control the action but Burroughs is working from the bottom.
Burroughs is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Lee wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Burroughs, who protects the arm well. #T6#
Lee tries to advance to mount but can't.
Burroughs manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (7) vs (4) Burroughs
Burroughs with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lee regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Lee throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Burroughs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now. #T7#
Burroughs is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Lee working for a triangle but Burroughs defends it easily.
Burroughs stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.#SUB#
Lee throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Burroughs escapes and throws Lee's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (7) vs (7) Burroughs#T8#
Burroughs tries to advance to mount but can't.
Lee tries to bench press Burroughs off him but Burroughs keeps the position.
Burroughs moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lee struggling a bit here.#T9#
Burroughs moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Lee is looking for a sweep.
Burroughs is staying tight to Lee's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Lee gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lee (7) vs (9) Burroughs
Lee is looking to improve his position but Burroughs isn't that keen on the idea.
Burroughs sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T10#
Lee regains half guard.
Burroughs takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lee wants to improve his position but Burroughs is controlling well.
Lee is working hard here to advance position.
Burroughs has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (7) vs (12) Burroughs#T11#
Burroughs sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Let's hope that Burroughs 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.
Burroughs looking to control but Lee is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Burroughs controlling the position easily from mount. #T12#
Burroughs trying to control but Lee is having none of it.
Burroughs looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lee is looking to improve his position but Burroughs isn't that keen on the idea.#T13#
Burroughs trying to control but Lee is having none of it.
Burroughs content just to control the position here.
It looks like Burroughs might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Burroughs prevents Lee from getting the reversal.
Lee manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Burroughs in particular looking to stall.#T14#
Lee wants to get back to full guard.
Lee won't allow Burroughs to pass to mount.
Lee trying to hold on to Burroughs's head to control him but Burroughs postures up.
Well, if Burroughs 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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Burroughs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burroughs is continuing to stall.
Yet more stalling tactics from Burroughs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Burroughs wins on points by 12 to 7.
Joshua Burroughs thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 299 - Steel vs Merlin
Date: Mar 20, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Kevin Walters! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Joshua Burroughs!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Walters shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Walters (2) vs (0) Burroughs
Burroughs has his hands clasped together around Walters's back. He's all about the action.
Burroughs wants to get back to full guard but Walters has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Walters (5) vs (0) Burroughs#SUB#
Walters with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Burroughs tries to hold on but Walters postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walters trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Walters looking for a guillotine from mount but Burroughs is having none of it. #T1#
Burroughs sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Walters is trying to control. Burroughs wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Burroughs moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Walters sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Burroughs's guard.
Walters is looking to stall here but Burroughs recovers full guard.
Walters wants to pass the guard but Burroughs is keeping the position.
Burroughs bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Walters's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (5) vs (2) Burroughs#T2#
Walters keeping full guard, as Burroughs tries to pass.
Burroughs controlling from the top position.
Burroughs stopping the sweep attempt from Walters.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Walters is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (7) vs (2) Burroughs
Walters wants to control from the top but Burroughs keeps moving. #T3#
Burroughs has his hands on Walters's head, controlling the position.
Walters trying to control but Burroughs is working from the bottom.
Walters not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Walters trying to control the position from guard on top but Burroughs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burroughs keeping full guard, as Walters tries to pass. #T4#
Walters stays in close to Burroughs's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Walters drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Burroughs dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (7) vs (4) Burroughs
Burroughs trying to control but Walters is working from the bottom.
Burroughs controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Walters is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Walters has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Burroughs can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T5#
Burroughs tries to free his leg and advance position but Walters is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burroughs engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Walters working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Burroughs doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Burroughs manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Burroughs sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Burroughs wants to pass the guard but Walters is keeping the position.#T6#
Walters keeping moving, preventing Burroughs from controlling successfully.
Walters looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burroughs is one step ahead there.
Burroughs is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Burroughs won't allow Walters to sweep him here.
Walters looking to control.
#SUB#
Walters has his foot on Burroughs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Burroughs works his way back into a safe position though.
Walters seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Walters being controlled here, momentarily. #T7#
Walters is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Walters looking to control.
Walters keeping moving, preventing Burroughs from controlling successfully.
Burroughs is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Burroughs avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Burroughs controls from within his opponent's guard. #T8#
Walters can't keep his opponent in guard - Burroughs advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Burroughs trying to control from half guard but Walters is working away.
Walters trying to control here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T9#
Burroughs prevents Walters from improving his position.
Walters won't allow Burroughs to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Burroughs is working for a kimura but Walters is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Burroughs is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Walters is just riding it out for now. Burroughs eventually gives up the hold.
Walters is looking for a sweep. Burroughs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T10#
Burroughs wants to pass the guard but Walters is defending well.
Walters is trying to get back to full guard.
Walters manages to get to full guard.
Burroughs tries to free his leg and advance position but Walters is retaining full guard.
Burroughs controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T11#
Burroughs stands and throws Walters's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Walters (7) vs (7) Burroughs
Walters is trying to improve his position.
Burroughs trying to control the position but Walters is working away.
Burroughs laying and praying for a moment but Walters takes advantage and regains half guard.
Walters wants to control but Burroughs is keeping busy.
#T12#
Burroughs is trying to control. Walters wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Burroughs with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Walters is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Walters wants to control but Burroughs is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Burroughs is keen to just control but Walters is a slippery customer.#T13#
Walters wants to control but Burroughs is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Walters is looking to improve his position.
Burroughs tries to pass the half guard into mount. Walters knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Burroughs stalling.
Burroughs prevents Walters from improving his position.
Burroughs trying to mount his opponent but Walters defends it.
Burroughs is thwarting Walters's attempts to control the position.#T14#
Walters makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Walters.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burroughs tries to free his leg and advance position but Walters is retaining full guard.
Burroughs controls from within his opponent's guard.
Walters keeping full guard, as Burroughs tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Walters is looking for a triangle but Burroughs pushes his legs off easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Walters gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Walters takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
Kevin Walters really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Conviction logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
CWC 298 - Prelims
Date: Mar 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 14 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Joshua Burroughs!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Al Jhit tries to score a power double leg takedown but Burroughs sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Al Jhit somewhat.
Al Jhit shoots in looking for a takedown but Burroughs manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Al Jhit's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Burroughs displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Al Jhit.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bazar Al Jhit. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Burroughs drives through with a takedown into Al Jhit's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (0) vs (2) Burroughs
Burroughs looking to pass the guard.
Al Jhit bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Burroughs's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (2) Burroughs
Burroughs is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Al Jhit controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burroughs has control of Al Jhit's left arm, preventing Al Jhit from doing any damage. #T1#
Al Jhit trying to control but Burroughs is working from the bottom.
Burroughs working a defensive guard here.
Burroughs can't keep his opponent in guard - Al Jhit advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Burroughs is staying active underneath Al Jhit, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Burroughs moves into full guard.
Al Jhit wants to pass the guard but Burroughs is keeping the position.#T2#
Al Jhit is fighting to break Burroughs's control of his arms but Burroughs is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Al Jhit looking to pass the guard.
Burroughs is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Burroughs keeping full guard, as Al Jhit tries to pass.
Burroughs pulls Al Jhit in to control the position. #T3#
Al Jhit is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Burroughs seems keen to control Al Jhit's posture.
Burroughs keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully.
Al Jhit is pushing down on Burroughs's leg trying to pass to half guard. Burroughs is fighting to maintain full guard but Al Jhit has managed to sneak the leg through.
Al Jhit trying to control the action but Burroughs is working from the bottom. #T4#
Burroughs is controlling Al Jhit's trapped leg to prevent Al Jhit from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Burroughs manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Al Jhit is pushing down on Burroughs's leg trying to pass to half guard. Burroughs is fighting to maintain full guard but Al Jhit has managed to sneak the leg through.
Al Jhit takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Al Jhit seems to be looking for submissions.
Burroughs won't allow Al Jhit to pass to mount.
Al Jhit is thwarting Burroughs's attempts to control the position.#T5#
Al Jhit perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Al Jhit is looking to take a break and control but Burroughs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Al Jhit is controlling the pace.
Al Jhit is looking to take a break and control but Burroughs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Burroughs is concentrating on defense, preventing Al Jhit from advancing position. #T6#
Burroughs tries to roll over but Al Jhit keeps him under control.
Al Jhit wants to control but Burroughs is keeping him busy.
Al Jhit content to control rather than advance.
Burroughs keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Burroughs is trying to maintain the position but Al Jhit is very close to passing his half guard.#T7#
Al Jhit looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Al Jhit controlling the action here.
Al Jhit trying to pass the guard but Burroughs defending well.
Burroughs wants to improve his position but Al Jhit is controlling well.
#T8#
Al Jhit with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Burroughs is controlling Al Jhit's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Al Jhit trying to control the action but Burroughs is working from the bottom.
Burroughs wants to improve his position but Al Jhit is controlling well.
#T9#
Al Jhit is looking to advance position but Burroughs won't allow it. #SUB#
Al Jhit is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Burroughs defends it well.
Al Jhit stalling.
Burroughs is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T10#
Al Jhit slows the pace down in half guard.
Al Jhit is looking to take a break and control but Burroughs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Al Jhit controlling the action here.
Burroughs is trying to get back to full guard.#T11#
Al Jhit is trying to control the action in half guard but Burroughs is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Al Jhit wants to free his trapped foot but Burroughs is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Al Jhit is trying to control. Burroughs wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Burroughs moves into full guard.
Al Jhit is fighting to break Burroughs's control of his arms but Burroughs is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T12#
Burroughs working a defensive guard here.
Al Jhit 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.
Burroughs working a defensive guard but Al Jhit passes into half guard.
Burroughs moves into full guard.
Burroughs manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Al Jhit manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (4) Burroughs#T13#
Burroughs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Al Jhit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burroughs is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Al Jhit is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Burroughs is aware though and is defending well.
Burroughs is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Al Jhit controls Burroughs momentarily but Burroughs frees himself.
Al Jhit seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T14#
Al Jhit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Al Jhit is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Burroughs pushing down on Al Jhit's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Jhit trying to control from the bottom.
Burroughs wants to control but Al Jhit is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Burroughs wins on points by 4 to 2.
An out of breath Joshua Burroughs 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:
CWC 297-Sitsongrit vs Morrison
Date: Mar 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 13 losses; Koryu Miyagi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Joshua Burroughs!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Burroughs shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Miyagi is trying to defend but Burroughs finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Miyagi (0) vs (2) Burroughs
Miyagi is looking for a sweep. Burroughs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Burroughs slows the pace down in half guard.
Miyagi is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Miyagi is not content to let Burroughs control the position.
Miyagi gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Burroughs trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyagi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miyagi controlling the position.#T1#
Miyagi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Miyagi keeping moving, preventing Burroughs from controlling successfully.
Burroughs stopping the sweep attempt from Miyagi.
Burroughs engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Miyagi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miyagi 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.
Miyagi is working hard here to advance position.
Miyagi pulls Burroughs in close to prevent any damage.
Burroughs trying to control but Miyagi is working from the bottom.
Miyagi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
Miyagi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Burroughs tries to free his leg and advance position but Miyagi is retaining full guard.
Burroughs controls from within his opponent's guard.
Miyagi 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.
Burroughs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miyagi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miyagi trying to control the position.
Burroughs is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Miyagi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Miyagi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Burroughs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miyagi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burroughs engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Miyagi keeping moving, preventing Burroughs from controlling successfully.
Burroughs being controlled here momentarily.
Burroughs looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Miyagi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Burroughs looking to pass the guard.
Miyagi has Burroughs pulled in close to control his posture.
Burroughs tries to free his leg and advance position but Miyagi is retaining full guard.
Miyagi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (2) vs (2) Burroughs
Miyagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Burroughs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miyagi showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T5#
Miyagi being controlled here momentarily.
Miyagi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Miyagi tries to free his leg and advance position but Burroughs is retaining full guard. #T6#
Burroughs trying to keep a closed guard but Miyagi is proving a slippery customer.
Burroughs is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Burroughs keeping full guard, as Miyagi tries to pass.
Miyagi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Miyagi works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T7#
Miyagi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Burroughs knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Burroughs keeping hold of Miyagi's head, controlling as best he can.
Miyagi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T8#
Miyagi trying to mount his opponent but Burroughs defends it.
Burroughs tries to get to full guard but Miyagi has control of the leg.
Miyagi wants to pass to mount but Burroughs is defending the position. #T9#
Miyagi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Miyagi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Burroughs tries to roll over but Miyagi keeps him under control.#T10#
Burroughs wants to get back to full guard but Miyagi has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (5) vs (2) Burroughs
Miyagi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Burroughs tries to hold on but Miyagi pushes him away.
Burroughs is looking to get to half guard.
Miyagi controlling from the full mount. #T11#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Miyagi.
Burroughs wants to control but Miyagi is having none of it.
Burroughs is desperately trying to improve his position but Miyagi has a good base and remains in mount.
Miyagi controlling from the full mount. #T12#
Burroughs can't escape the position.
Burroughs is still trying to improve position.
Burroughs manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T13#
Burroughs tries to roll over but Miyagi keeps him under control.
Well, if Miyagi 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.
Miyagi continues to hold on tight.#T14#
Miyagi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Burroughs for as long as he can get away with.
Burroughs regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burroughs looking to control but Miyagi passes into half guard.
Miyagi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burroughs keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyagi takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
An out of breath Koryu Miyagi 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:
CWC 295 Pavlov vs Sakaraba
Date: Feb 13, 2022 |
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 6 wins and 2 losses; Khalid Magomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Joshua Burroughs!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Magomedov gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Magomedov (2) vs (0) Burroughs
Burroughs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Burroughs trying to control from the bottom.
Burroughs wants to improve his position but Magomedov is controlling well.
Burroughs is trying to maintain the position but Magomedov is very close to passing his half guard.
Magomedov trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burroughs keeps working. #T1#
Burroughs is trying to maintain the position but Magomedov is very close to passing his half guard.
Burroughs wants to get back to full guard.
Magomedov controlling the action here.
Magomedov trying to mount his opponent but Burroughs defends it.
Burroughs tries to get to full guard but Magomedov has control of the leg.
Burroughs is concentrating on defense, preventing Magomedov from advancing position.
Burroughs is in trouble now - Magomedov has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (5) vs (0) Burroughs#T2#
Burroughs sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Burroughs won't allow Magomedov to pass to mount.
Burroughs tries to roll over but Magomedov keeps him under control.
Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burroughs keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burroughs wants to improve his position but Magomedov is controlling well.
Magomedov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Burroughs makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Burroughs.
Burroughs looking for a sweep. Not yet Burroughs, not yet. #T3#
Magomedov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burroughs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Magomedov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Magomedov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Burroughs for as long as he can get away with.
Burroughs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magomedov is one step ahead there.
Burroughs controls Magomedov momentarily but Magomedov frees himself. #T4#
Burroughs keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Magomedov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Burroughs's guard.
Burroughs regains full guard. Nicely done.
Magomedov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Burroughs keeps moving.
Magomedov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Magomedov preventing the sweep. #T5#
Magomedov 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.
Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Burroughs is retaining full guard.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Burroughs keeps moving. #SUB2#
Burroughs has his foot on Magomedov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Magomedov works his way back into a safe position though.
Burroughs keeping full guard, as Magomedov tries to pass.
Burroughs pulls Magomedov in close to prevent any damage.
Magomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Burroughs.
Burroughs looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T6#
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Burroughs.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Burroughs is retaining full guard.
Burroughs looking for a sweep. Not yet Burroughs, not yet.
Burroughs keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Burroughs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magomedov is one step ahead there.
Magomedov stands and throws Burroughs's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (8) vs (0) Burroughs
Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burroughs keeps working. #T7#
Burroughs tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Magomedov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Burroughs regains half guard there - taking advantage of Magomedov's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Burroughs is trying to get back to full guard.
Magomedov is thwarting Burroughs's attempts to control the position.
Burroughs wants to improve his position but Magomedov is controlling well.
Magomedov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Magomedov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T8#
Burroughs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Burroughs is not content to let Magomedov control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Magomedov trying to control the action but Burroughs is working from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Burroughs manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Magomedov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Magomedov is pushing down on Burroughs's leg trying to pass to half guard. Burroughs is fighting to maintain full guard but Magomedov has managed to sneak the leg through.#T9#
Burroughs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Magomedov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Burroughs doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Magomedov.
Burroughs is refusing to be controlled, as Magomedov sits in half guard.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but Burroughs defending well.
Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burroughs keeps working.
Burroughs makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Burroughs.#T10#
Burroughs is trying to keep Magomedov in close.
Burroughs wants to improve his position but instead Magomedov has moved into half guard.
Magomedov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Burroughs is looking to improve his position.
Burroughs keeps trying to improve his position.
Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burroughs keeps working. #T11#
Magomedov wants to pass to mount but Burroughs is defending the position.
Burroughs is looking for a sweep. Magomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Magomedov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Burroughs is just riding it out for now. Magomedov eventually gives up the hold.
Burroughs gets back to full guard.
Magomedov preventing the sweep.
Magomedov postures up.
#SUB2#
Burroughs escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Magomedov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T12#
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Burroughs keeps moving.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burroughs lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (8) vs (2) Burroughs
Burroughs wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Magomedov is trying to control the position but Burroughs postures up.
Magomedov is pulling down on Burroughs's head. It's preventing any offense from Burroughs, at least for the moment.#T13#
Burroughs looking to pass the guard.
Burroughs trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burroughs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magomedov is keeping the position for now.
Burroughs wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Magomedov trying to control the position here.
Burroughs advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (8) vs (5) Burroughs
This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now!#T14#
Magomedov struggling a bit here.
Magomedov tries to improve position but can't.
Burroughs is trying to move to mount but Magomedov reverses beautifully and ends up in Burroughs's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (10) vs (5) Burroughs
Burroughs looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Burroughs is keeping the position.
Burroughs tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magomedov takes the fight on points by 10 to 5.
A relieved looking Khalid Magomedov 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:
CWC 294 - Wangler vs Galanos
Date: Feb 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Kevin Walters! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Joshua Burroughs!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Walters gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Walters (0) vs (2) Burroughs
Walters bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Burroughs's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (2) vs (2) Burroughs#SUB#
Walters thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Burroughs keeping moving, preventing Walters from controlling successfully.
Walters tries to free his leg and advance position but Burroughs is retaining full guard.
Walters advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Walters (5) vs (2) Burroughs
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burroughs struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burroughs tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Walters wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Walters thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Walters wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burroughs keeps working. #SUB#
Walters working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Walters tries for a kimura but Burroughs is defending well.
What's Burroughs going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Burroughs tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Burroughs is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Walters thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Burroughs is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Walters is looking to take a break and control but Burroughs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Burroughs is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Walters trying to control the action but Burroughs is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Walters is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Burroughs has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Walters working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Burroughs is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Walters is trying to control the action in half guard but Burroughs is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Walters prevents Burroughs from improving his position.
Walters trying to control the action but Burroughs is working from the bottom.
Walters prevents Burroughs from improving his position.#SUB#
Walters is working for a submission of some sort.
Burroughs wants to get back to full guard but Walters has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Walters (8) vs (2) Burroughs
Burroughs gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Walters is taking a breather. Burroughs says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T5#
Burroughs wants to control but Walters is keeping busy.
Burroughs regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Walters thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Burroughs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Walters trying to control the position from guard on top but Burroughs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walters is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Burroughs is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Burroughs 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.#T6#
Burroughs keeping moving, preventing Walters from controlling successfully.
Walters wants to pass the guard but Burroughs is keeping the position.#SUB#
Walters drops back looking for a leg! Burroughs is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Burroughs manages to kick Walters off! Walters jumps back into Burroughs's guard.
Walters trying to control the position from guard on top but Burroughs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burroughs wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Walters is now in half guard.
Walters trying to control the action but Burroughs is working from the bottom. #T7##SUB#
Walters seems to be working for a kimura but Burroughs defends the submission attempt.
Burroughs holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Burroughs is trying to control but can't.
Walters tries to pass to full mount but Burroughs defends it.
Walters is trying to control the action in half guard but Burroughs is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Walters is working for a kimura but Burroughs is defending it quite comfortably.
Burroughs is refusing to be controlled, as Walters sits in half guard. #T8#
Burroughs is controlling Walters's trapped leg to prevent Walters from advancing to side control.
Burroughs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Walters wants to pass the guard but Burroughs is defending well.
Burroughs is staying active underneath Walters, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Burroughs is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Walters is trying to control. Burroughs wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Walters is working for a submission of some sort.
Burroughs is controlling Walters's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T9#
Burroughs is staying active underneath Walters, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Burroughs trying to control from the bottom.
Burroughs tries to roll over but Walters keeps him under control.
Walters trying to control the action but Burroughs is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Walters is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Walters stalling away here and it's allowed Burroughs to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T10#
Burroughs manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Walters manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (8) vs (4) Burroughs
Walters manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Burroughs manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (10) vs (4) Burroughs
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Burroughs is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (10) vs (6) Burroughs#SUB2#
Burroughs drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Walters manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Burroughs has Walters in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (12) vs (6) Burroughs
Burroughs keeping moving, preventing Walters from controlling successfully. #T11#
Burroughs wants to sweep here but Walters controlling him for the moment.
Walters tries to free his leg and advance position but Burroughs is retaining full guard.
Burroughs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Burroughs working a defensive guard here.
Burroughs wants to control the position but Walters says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB#
Walters is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Burroughs is looking to control Walters's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Burroughs avoid being mounted?
Burroughs is trying to get back to full guard.#T12#
Burroughs works his way to full guard. Good work.
Burroughs wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Burroughs is trying to keep Walters in close.
Walters 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. #SUB#
Walters has gone for a leg lock! Burroughs slips out almost immediately though and dives into Walters's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (12) vs (8) Burroughs#T13#
Burroughs tries to free his leg and advance position but Walters is retaining full guard.
Burroughs controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Burroughs avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Burroughs drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Walters dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (14) vs (8) Burroughs
Burroughs wants to sweep here but Walters controlling him for the moment.
Burroughs keeping full guard, as Walters tries to pass. #T14#
Burroughs is controlling Walters's posture.
Burroughs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Walters postures up.
Walters wants to control from the top but Burroughs keeps moving.
Walters postures up.
Burroughs wants to sweep here but Walters controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burroughs trying to keep a closed guard but Walters is proving a slippery customer.
Burroughs pulls Walters in to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Walters takes the fight on points by 14 to 8.
Kevin Walters managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Conviction, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CWC 293 - Camara vs Lo
Date: Jan 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Joshua Burroughs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Maverick Syndal!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Burroughs looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burroughs (2) vs (0) Syndal
Burroughs trying to control but Syndal is working from the bottom.
Syndal trying to control the position here.
Burroughs stays in close to Syndal's body and controls the position.
Burroughs trying to control the position from guard on top but Syndal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burroughs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burroughs trying to control but Syndal is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Burroughs drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Syndal manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Burroughs has Syndal in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (2) vs (2) Syndal
Burroughs looking for a sweep. Not yet Burroughs, not yet.
Syndal is fighting to break Burroughs's control of his arms but Burroughs is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Burroughs manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Syndal manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (4) vs (2) Syndal#T2#
Burroughs wants to control from the top but Syndal keeps moving.
Burroughs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Syndal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burroughs is working hard here to advance position.
Syndal keeping moving, preventing Burroughs from controlling successfully.
Burroughs wants to pass the guard but Syndal is keeping the position.#T3#
Burroughs is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Burroughs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Syndal is keeping the position for now.
Burroughs slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (7) vs (2) Syndal#SUB#
Burroughs is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Syndal is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Burroughs tries to advance position but instead Syndal slips a leg back in to half guard. #T4#
Burroughs trying to control the pace.
Burroughs is looking to stall here but Syndal recovers full guard.
Syndal is controlling Burroughs's posture.#T5#
Burroughs looking to pass the guard.
Burroughs looking to sit in guard and control but Syndal gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (7) vs (4) Syndal
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Syndal preventing the sweep.
Burroughs trying to control the position here.
Burroughs can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Syndal controls the pace.
Burroughs has his hands on Syndal's head, controlling the position. #T6#
Syndal looking to sit in guard and control but Burroughs gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (9) vs (4) Syndal
Burroughs controls from within his opponent's guard.
Syndal is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Burroughs stands and throws Syndal's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (12) vs (4) Syndal
You can see the frustration on Syndal's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T7#
Syndal prevents Burroughs from improving position. #SUB#
Burroughs tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Burroughs tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T8#
Burroughs is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB#
Burroughs thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T9#
Burroughs tries to advance to mount but Syndal denies him.
Syndal is not content to let Burroughs control the position. #SUB#
Burroughs wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Syndal, who protects the arm well.
Burroughs trying to control the action but Syndal is working from the bottom. #T10#
Burroughs is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Syndal is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Burroughs tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Burroughs tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Burroughs has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Syndal is looking to regain half guard here but Burroughs keeps moving and retains side control. #T11#
Burroughs tries to move to mount but Syndal blocks the move with his legs.
Burroughs trying to control the position but Syndal is working away.
You can see the frustration on Syndal's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Burroughs trying to control the position but Syndal is working away. #T12#
I wouldn't like to be where Syndal is right now.
Burroughs trying to control the action but Syndal is working from the bottom.
Syndal prevents Burroughs from moving into mount.
Burroughs working away.
Syndal is not content to let Burroughs control the position. #T13#
Syndal stops Burroughs from passing to mount.
Burroughs trying to control the position but Syndal is working away. #SUB#
Burroughs swings around for an armbar but Syndal sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Burroughs's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (12) vs (6) Syndal#SUB#
Burroughs working for a triangle but Syndal defends it easily.
Burroughs looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T14##SUB#
Burroughs working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Syndal has passed into half guard!
Burroughs tries to roll over but Syndal keeps him under control.
Syndal is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Syndal passes into side control, despite Burroughs's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (12) vs (9) Syndal
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burroughs is looking to reverse the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Burroughs takes the fight on points by 12 to 9.
Joshua Burroughs seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 292 - Tokyo
Date: Jan 24, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Joshua Burroughs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Brian Ortega!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Burroughs closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burroughs (2) vs (0) Ortega
Ortega wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Ortega is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Burroughs pulls his head out easily.
Ortega regains full guard. Nicely done.
Burroughs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ortega not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ortega can't keep his opponent in guard - Burroughs advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Burroughs trying to pass the guard but Ortega defending well.
Ortega tries to roll over but Burroughs keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega trying to control here.
Ortega is refusing to be controlled, as Burroughs sits in half guard.
Burroughs uses his free foot to push down on Ortega's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ortega. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (5) vs (0) Ortega#T1#
Burroughs tries to control but Ortega wriggling away.
Burroughs is really struggling to control Ortega but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Burroughs jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ortega manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Burroughs trying to control the action but Ortega is working from the bottom.
Ortega manages to work his way to half guard, despite Burroughs's best efforts.#T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ortega is staying active underneath Burroughs, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ortega is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ortega is in trouble now - Burroughs has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (8) vs (0) Ortega
Ortega tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortega slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Burroughs controlling the pace.
Ortega is looking to control Burroughs's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ortega avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Ortega is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Burroughs pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Burroughs seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Ortega looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Burroughs is trying to control the action in half guard but Ortega is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Burroughs moves into full mount! Ortega won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (11) vs (0) Ortega
Ortega is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ortega manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ortega is looking to control Burroughs's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ortega avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Ortega looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Ortega is looking for a sweep. Burroughs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Burroughs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ortega keeps working.
Burroughs seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Burroughs'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.#T5#
Burroughs wants to pass the guard but Ortega is defending well.
Ortega is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Burroughs's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Burroughs's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Burroughs (11) vs (4) Ortega#SUB2#
Ortega working for a choke but Burroughs is defending well.
Burroughs prevents Ortega from getting a body triangle.
Ortega controlling well, preventing Burroughs from escaping the position.
Ortega has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Burroughs's body.
#T6#
Burroughs is really stuck here.
Burroughs looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Burroughs fending off the submission attempt from Ortega. #SUB2#
Ortega looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Ortega working for a choke but Burroughs is defending well. #T7#
Burroughs tries to break free.
Burroughs trying to control the hands but Ortega breaks the grip.
Ortega has the hooks in. Burroughs is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Burroughs is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Ortega is persistently looking for the submission but Burroughs is defending it well.
Burroughs tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Ortega is looking for the choke from the back position but Burroughs is controlling his hands well. #T8#
Burroughs prevents Ortega from getting a body triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Burroughs defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Burroughs rolls, trying to escape but Ortega keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Ortega working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Burroughs rolls, trying to escape but Ortega keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Ortega is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Burroughs trying to control the hands but Ortega breaks the grip. #T9##SUB2#
Burroughs fending off the submission attempt from Ortega. #SUB2#
Ortega looking to break Burroughs's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Burroughs remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Ortega will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Burroughs breaks Ortega's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (13) vs (4) Ortega
Burroughs looking to pass the guard.
Ortega is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Burroughs trying to control the position from guard on top but Ortega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burroughs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ortega swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T10##SUB2#
Ortega had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Burroughs defends it easily.
Burroughs showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ortega keeping moving, preventing Burroughs from controlling successfully.
Ortega keeping full guard, as Burroughs tries to pass.
Ortega tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ortega keeping moving, preventing Burroughs from controlling successfully. #T11#
Burroughs's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Ortega looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ortega keeping full guard, as Burroughs tries to pass.
Burroughs wants to control from the top but Ortega keeps moving. #SUB2#
Ortega is looking for a triangle but Burroughs pushes his legs off easily.
Ortega trying to control the position.
Burroughs passes Ortega's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T12##SUB2#
Ortega looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Burroughs stalling.
Ortega tries to roll over but Burroughs keeps him under control.#SUB#
Burroughs is looking for a kimura but Ortega is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Burroughs to get the leverage.
Burroughs wants to free his trapped foot but Ortega is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ortega moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Ortega escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Burroughs gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T13#
Ortega bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Burroughs's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (13) vs (6) Ortega
Ortega stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burroughs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ortega trying to control the position from guard on top but Burroughs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burroughs tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ortega stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burroughs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burroughs pulls Ortega in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Burroughs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T14#
Burroughs keeping moving, preventing Ortega from controlling successfully.
Ortega won't allow Burroughs to sweep him here.
Ortega trying to control the position from guard on top but Burroughs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burroughs wants to sweep here but Ortega controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Burroughs takes the fight on points by 13 to 6.
During a confident post fight interview, Joshua Burroughs thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 291 - Helsinki
Date: Jan 16, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Joshua Burroughs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 11 losses; Reima Poika!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Poika darts in looking for a takedown but Burroughs gets double underhooks and turns Poika into the cage. #TD#
Burroughs looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burroughs (2) vs (0) Poika
Poika is not content to let Burroughs control the position.
Burroughs seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Poika wants to get back to full guard.
Poika keeping control of the position.
Burroughs wants to pass the guard but Poika is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burroughs is working hard here to advance position.
Poika gets back to full guard.
#T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Poika holds on and takes a little breather.
Poika wants to sweep but no luck.
Poika not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Poika working for a triangle but Burroughs defends it easily.
Poika wants to sweep but no luck.
Burroughs has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Burroughs stands and throws Poika's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (5) vs (0) Poika
Poika manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (5) vs (2) Poika
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Burroughs manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Burroughs keeping full guard, as Poika tries to pass.
Burroughs keeping moving, preventing Poika from controlling successfully. #T2#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Burroughs holds on and takes a little breather.
Burroughs manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Poika manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (7) vs (2) Poika
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Burroughs is looking to advance position but Poika has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Burroughs (7) vs (6) Poika
Poika seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Burroughs is holding on tight.
Poika can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Burroughs is looking to escape.
Burroughs sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T3#
Burroughs makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Burroughs.
Burroughs keeping moving, preventing Poika from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Poika got a little sloppy there for a moment and Burroughs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Poika has managed to get both his arms back between Burroughs's legs - danger averted.
Burroughs keeping moving, preventing Poika from controlling successfully.
Burroughs wants to sweep here but Poika controlling him for the moment. #T4##SUB2#
Poika is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Burroughs escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Poika gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Poika advances to half guard.
Poika tries to pass to full mount but Burroughs defends it.
Burroughs has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Poika is working away from the top position though.
Poika wants to take a breather but Burroughs is having none of it. #SUB2#
Poika seems to be looking for submissions.
#T5#
Poika wants to pass the guard but Burroughs is defending well.
Burroughs is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Poika's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Poika's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Burroughs (11) vs (6) Poika#SUB#
Burroughs working for a choke but Poika is defending well.
Poika is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Burroughs trying to control momentarily.
Burroughs keeps control of the position as Poika tries to break free.
#SUB#
Burroughs has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Poika has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T6#
Burroughs keeps control of the position as Poika tries to break free.
Burroughs is looking to control Poika but Poika is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Poika rolls, trying to escape but Burroughs keeps control of the position.
Poika prevents Burroughs from getting a body triangle.
Poika rolls, trying to escape but Burroughs keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Burroughs is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Burroughs is hanging on to Poika's back as he tries to escape.
#T7##SUB#
Burroughs is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Poika has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Burroughs patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Poika is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Poika keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Burroughs looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Poika showing good submission defense here.
Poika trying to control the action but Burroughs just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Burroughs looking for the RNC. #T8##SUB#
Burroughs is persistently looking for the submission but Poika is defending it well.
Burroughs wants to control but Poika is keeping busy.
Poika trying to control the position but Burroughs manages to sink in the hooks.
Good control from Burroughs.
Burroughs is trying to stick to Poika's back but Poika is turning into Burroughs. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Burroughs's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Poika. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (11) vs (8) Poika
Burroughs manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Poika manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (13) vs (8) Poika
Burroughs trying to control the position from guard on top but Poika is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burroughs passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (16) vs (8) Poika
Poika regains half guard.#T9##SUB2#
Poika looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Burroughs content to control rather than advance.
Burroughs working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Poika's thigh. Poika counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Poika 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.
Poika bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Burroughs's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (16) vs (10) Poika
My spies in Silverback MMA inform me that Poika has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Poika passes Burroughs's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Poika trying to control the action but Burroughs is working from the bottom. #T10#
Burroughs holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Poika seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Burroughs tries to get to full guard but Poika has control of the leg.
Poika not doing much here.
Burroughs is staying active underneath Poika, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Poika is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burroughs moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T11##SUB#
Burroughs is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Poika trying to control the position from guard on top but Burroughs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burroughs has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Poika stopping the sweep attempt from Burroughs.
Poika advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (16) vs (13) Poika#T12##SUB2#
Poika swings around for an armbar but Burroughs sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Poika's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (18) vs (13) Poika
Burroughs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Poika swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burroughs slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (21) vs (13) Poika
Poika gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Burroughs wants to pass to mount but Poika is defending the position.
Poika regains full guard. Nicely done.
Poika can't keep his opponent in guard - Burroughs advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Burroughs is trying to control. Poika wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T13#
Burroughs trying to control the pace.
Poika wants to get back to full guard.
Poika regains full guard. Nicely done.
Burroughs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Poika swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Poika wants to sweep here but Burroughs controlling him for the moment.
Poika is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Burroughs trying to control the position from guard on top but Poika is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Burroughs wants to pass the guard but Poika is keeping the position.
Burroughs looking to sit in guard and control but Poika gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (21) vs (15) Poika
Burroughs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Poika is one step ahead there.
Burroughs keeping moving, preventing Poika from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burroughs controlling Poika's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Burroughs takes the fight on points by 21 to 15.
Joshua Burroughs thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 287 - Tokyo
Date: Dec 19, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Joshua Burroughs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Hukkelberry Flint!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yuuki Gou.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Burroughs gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Burroughs (4) vs (0) Flint
Flint tries to buck Burroughs off but Burroughs is having none of it.#SUB#
Burroughs is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Flint is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Flint sneaks back into half guard.
Burroughs with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Burroughs tries to pass to full mount but Flint defends it.
Burroughs performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Flint felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burroughs trying to mount his opponent but Flint defends it. #T1#
Flint is looking for a sweep. Burroughs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Burroughs wants to free his trapped foot but Flint is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Flint tries to roll over but Burroughs keeps him under control.
Burroughs wants to pass to mount but Flint is defending the position.
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.
Burroughs trying to control the action but Flint is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Flint actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Burroughs is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
Burroughs wants to pass the guard but Flint is defending well.
Flint wants to control but Burroughs is keeping busy.
Burroughs is trying to control the action in half guard but Flint is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Flint is trying to get back to full guard.
Burroughs is trying to control. Flint wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Burroughs trying to advance position but Flint counters by regaining guard. #SUB2#
Burroughs avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3#
Burroughs controls from within his opponent's guard.
Burroughs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Flint is keeping the position for now.
Burroughs passes Flint's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Flint is refusing to be controlled, as Burroughs sits in half guard.
Flint trying to hold on to Burroughs's head to control him but Burroughs postures up.
Burroughs tries to pass to full mount but Flint defends it. #T4#
Flint trying to hold on to Burroughs's head to control him but Burroughs postures up.
Flint tries to get to full guard but Burroughs has control of the leg.
Burroughs trying to control the action but Flint is working from the bottom.
Burroughs with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Flint is looking for a sweep. Burroughs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Burroughs seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Flint does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Flint won't allow Burroughs to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Flint actively working from the bottom here.#T5#
Flint wants to improve his position but Burroughs is controlling well.
Flint keeping control of the position.
Burroughs content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Flint wants to control but Burroughs is keeping busy.
Burroughs is looking to advance position but Flint won't allow it.
Flint is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Flint looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T6##SUB2#
Flint looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Flint looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Flint trying to control but Burroughs postures up.
Flint makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Flint.
Burroughs trying to control the position from guard on top but Flint is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burroughs pushing down on Flint's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Flint is trying to control but can't.
#T7##SUB#
Burroughs is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Flint doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Burroughs.
Burroughs is looking to take a break and control but Flint is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Flint manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Burroughs wants to control from the top but Flint keeps moving.
Burroughs stands and throws Flint's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (7) vs (0) Flint
You can see the frustration on Flint's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T8#
Flint tries to bench press Burroughs off him but Burroughs keeps the position.
Burroughs slows the pace down.
Burroughs tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Flint is not content to let Burroughs control the position.
Flint tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Burroughs controlling the position from side mount. #T9#
Burroughs working away.
Flint is trying to improve his position.
Flint regains half guard.
Burroughs uses his free foot to push down on Flint's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Flint. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (10) vs (0) Flint
Burroughs looking to control and managing it successfully.
Flint is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Flint can't escape the position.
Burroughs wants to control but instead Flint manages to regain half guard.
Burroughs has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (13) vs (0) Flint#T10#
Burroughs tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Flint wants to hold on but Burroughs pushes him away.
Burroughs controlling the position easily from mount.
Burroughs can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Flint is looking to escape.
Flint wants to hold on but Burroughs pushes him away.#T11#
Flint is wriggling around trying to escape.
Burroughs trying to control but Flint is having none of it.
Flint is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Burroughs wants to control the pace but Flint is squirming around nicely.
Flint is looking to get to half guard.
Flint slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Burroughs tries to pass to full mount but Flint defends it.
Flint moves into full guard.
#T12#
Flint keeping moving, preventing Burroughs from controlling successfully.
Burroughs has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Flint is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Burroughs is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Flint is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Burroughs is aware though and is defending well.
Burroughs trying to control but Flint is working from the bottom.
Burroughs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flint swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burroughs trying to control but Flint is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Flint has his foot on Burroughs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Burroughs works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Flint is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T13##SUB2#
Flint looking for a guillotine here but Burroughs defends easily.
Flint looks winded!
Burroughs wants to pass the guard but Flint is keeping the position.
Burroughs controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Burroughs drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Flint manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Burroughs has Flint in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (13) vs (2) Flint
Burroughs can't keep his opponent in guard - Flint advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T14##SUB2#
Burroughs is defending against the submission attempts here by Flint.
Burroughs wants to control but Flint is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Flint is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burroughs is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Burroughs takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
Joshua Burroughs tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
CWC 285 LA
Date: Dec 05, 2021 |
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 0 wins and 0 losses; Khalid Magomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Joshua Burroughs!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Burroughs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Magomedov is fending him off so far but Burroughs persists. Nope, Magomedov circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Burroughs 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. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Magomedov (0) vs (2) Burroughs
Magomedov controls Burroughs momentarily but Burroughs frees himself.
Burroughs is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Burroughs's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (2) vs (2) Burroughs
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Burroughs looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov trying to control but Burroughs is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Burroughs holds on and takes a little breather.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Burroughs keeps moving. #T1#
Burroughs being controlled here, momentarily.
Magomedov'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.
Burroughs keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Magomedov looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Burroughs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Burroughs is keeping the position.
Burroughs keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Burroughs is trying to keep Magomedov in close.
Burroughs has control of Magomedov's left arm, preventing Magomedov from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Burroughs is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (2) vs (4) Burroughs
Magomedov is trying to keep Burroughs in close.
#SUB#
Magomedov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Burroughs passes into half guard.
#T3#
Burroughs is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Magomedov moves into full guard.
Burroughs slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (2) vs (7) Burroughs
Magomedov is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Burroughs thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Burroughs is looking to take a break and control but Magomedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Burroughs controlling the position.
Magomedov wants to control but Burroughs postures up.
Burroughs is looking to take a break and control but Magomedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Magomedov is trying to improve his position.
Magomedov prevents Burroughs from moving into mount.
Magomedov struggling a bit here.#T5#
Magomedov prevents Burroughs from improving position.
Magomedov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Magomedov stops Burroughs from passing to mount.
You can see the frustration on Magomedov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Magomedov tries to bench press Burroughs off him but Burroughs keeps the position. #SUB2#
Burroughs tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Burroughs wants to control but Magomedov is keeping him busy. #T6#
Magomedov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Magomedov can't do much from the bottom here.
Burroughs trying to control the position but Magomedov is working away. #SUB2#
Burroughs tries for a kimura but Magomedov is defending well.
Magomedov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (4) vs (7) Burroughs
Burroughs is staying active underneath Magomedov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Burroughs tries to get to full guard but Magomedov has control of the leg. #T7#
Burroughs is staying active underneath Magomedov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Magomedov trying to control the pace.
Burroughs wants to improve his position but Magomedov is controlling well.
Magomedov content to control rather than advance.
Magomedov is looking to advance position but Burroughs won't allow it.
Burroughs is controlling Magomedov's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T8#
Burroughs wants to get back to full guard.
Burroughs is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Magomedov works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (7) vs (7) Burroughs
Magomedov working away.
Burroughs is not content to let Magomedov control the position. #SUB#
Magomedov is trying to get an arm triangle but Burroughs is defending well.
Burroughs is looking to regain half guard here but Magomedov keeps moving and retains side control. #T9#
Burroughs manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (7) vs (9) Burroughs
Burroughs trying to pass the guard but Magomedov defending well. #SUB2#
Burroughs is trying to work for a kimura but Magomedov is defending well.
Magomedov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Magomedov manages to get to full guard.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Burroughs from controlling successfully. #T10#
Burroughs content to stall in guard here.
Burroughs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Magomedov wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Burroughs drops back, looking for a kneebar! Magomedov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Magomedov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Magomedov! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Magomedov (11) vs (9) Burroughs
Burroughs seems a little lost for a moment, as Magomedov dominates the positioning.
Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but Burroughs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Burroughs tries to buck Magomedov off but Magomedov is having none of it.#T11#
Magomedov slows the pace down.
Magomedov wants to control but Burroughs is keeping him busy.
Burroughs is looking to regain half guard here but Magomedov keeps moving and retains side control.
Burroughs regains half guard.
Magomedov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Magomedov is thwarting Burroughs's attempts to control the position.
Magomedov wants to free his trapped foot but Burroughs is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Magomedov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Burroughs does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T12#
Burroughs is looking to improve his position.
Magomedov trying to mount his opponent but Burroughs defends it.
Burroughs preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Burroughs won't allow Magomedov to pass to mount.
Magomedov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Burroughs does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Burroughs slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Burroughs is controlling Magomedov's posture.#T13#
Burroughs lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (11) vs (11) Burroughs
Burroughs is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Burroughs wants to pass the guard but Magomedov is keeping the position.
Magomedov 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: Magomedov (13) vs (11) Burroughs
Magomedov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Burroughs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Magomedov is looking to pass Burroughs's guard but actually Burroughs recovers to full guard. #T14#
Burroughs looking to control.
Magomedov slips nicely into half guard.
Magomedov wants to control but Burroughs is keeping him busy.
Burroughs is looking to control Magomedov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Burroughs avoid being mounted?
Burroughs tries to get to full guard but Magomedov 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!
Magomedov takes the fight on points by 13 to 11.
Our winner, Khalid Magomedov, 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:
CWC - 283
Date: Nov 21, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 9 losses; Sergei Ulatov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Joshua Burroughs!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ulatov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Burroughs avoids it really well and circles away.
Ulatov darts in looking for a takedown but Burroughs gets double underhooks and turns Ulatov into the cage. #TD2#
Burroughs lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ulatov (0) vs (2) Burroughs
Burroughs slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Ulatov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Burroughs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ulatov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burroughs trying to control but Ulatov is working from the bottom.
Burroughs sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Ulatov keeping full guard, as Burroughs tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Ulatov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Burroughs forces his way into half guard.
Burroughs is pressing down on Ulatov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ulatov is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burroughs working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ulatov's thigh. Ulatov counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Burroughs 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. #T2#
Burroughs pushing down on Ulatov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Burroughs has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ulatov (0) vs (5) Burroughs
Burroughs controlling the pace for now.
It looks like Burroughs might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Burroughs trying to control but Ulatov is having none of it.
Ulatov is desperately trying to improve his position but Burroughs has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Burroughs controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Burroughs is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ulatov has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Burroughs looking to control but Ulatov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ulatov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Burroughs looking to control and managing it successfully.
Burroughs trying to control but Ulatov is having none of it. #T4#
Ulatov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Burroughs trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ulatov is looking to improve his position but Burroughs isn't that keen on the idea.
Burroughs looking to control but Ulatov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Burroughs controlling from mount. #T5#
Ulatov tries to reverse the position but Burroughs maintains control.
Burroughs controlling his opponent.
Burroughs looking to control but Ulatov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T6#
Burroughs looking to control and managing it successfully.
Burroughs can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ulatov is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Burroughs working for a guillotine from mount but Ulatov is in no mood to give up.
Burroughs trying to control but Ulatov is having none of it.
Burroughs controlling the pace for now.
Ulatov is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T7#
Burroughs looking to control but Ulatov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ulatov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Ulatov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Burroughs pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Ulatov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Ulatov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ulatov is not content to let Burroughs control the position.#T8##SUB#
Ulatov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, if Burroughs 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.
Ulatov is in trouble now - Burroughs has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ulatov (0) vs (8) Burroughs
Burroughs controlling his opponent.
Let's hope that Burroughs 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.#T9#
Burroughs looking to control but Ulatov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ulatov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ulatov is looking for a sweep. Burroughs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Burroughs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ulatov keeps working. #SUB2#
Burroughs is looking for submissions but instead, Ulatov has regained full guard.
Burroughs tries to free his leg and advance position but Ulatov is retaining full guard. #T10#
Burroughs wants to control from the top but Ulatov keeps moving.
Burroughs must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Ulatov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Burroughs defends it easily.#SUB#
Ulatov has his foot on Burroughs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Burroughs works his way back into a safe position though.
Burroughs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ulatov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burroughs pushing down on Ulatov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Burroughs stalling away here and it's allowed Ulatov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T11#
Burroughs looking to pass the guard.
Burroughs not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Burroughs's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Burroughs pushing down on Ulatov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Ulatov looking for submissions off his back.
Burroughs moves into full mount! Ulatov won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Ulatov (0) vs (11) Burroughs#T12#
Burroughs tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Burroughs tries to control but Ulatov wriggling away.
Burroughs wants to control but instead Ulatov manages to regain half guard.
Burroughs with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Burroughs wants to free his trapped foot but Ulatov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Burroughs prevents Ulatov from improving his position.#T13##SUB2#
Burroughs is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ulatov sees it coming and defends easily.
Ulatov is refusing to be controlled, as Burroughs sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Burroughs is working for a submission of some sort.
Burroughs controlling the pace.
Ulatov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Burroughs's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Burroughs's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ulatov (4) vs (11) Burroughs#T14#
I really don't envy Burroughs right now.
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Ulatov is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Burroughs defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Burroughs breaks Ulatov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ulatov (4) vs (13) Burroughs
Burroughs tries to free his leg and advance position but Ulatov is retaining full guard.
Burroughs keeps trying to improve his position.
Burroughs looking to sit in guard and control but Ulatov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ulatov (6) vs (13) Burroughs
Ulatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Burroughs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burroughs wants to sweep but no luck.
Ulatov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Burroughs wins on points by 13 to 6.
Joshua Burroughs bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
ENIGMA SUB WRESTLING 1
Date: Oct 31, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Joshua Burroughs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Takeshi Takeda!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Burroughs gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burroughs (2) vs (0) Takeda
Takeda is looking for a sweep. Burroughs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Burroughs is controlling the pace.
Burroughs is pressing down on Takeda's thigh, looking to free his foot. Takeda is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burroughs passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (5) vs (0) Takeda
Takeda stops Burroughs from passing to mount. #T1#
Burroughs trying to control the action but Takeda is working from the bottom.
Burroughs tries to move into full mount but can't pass Takeda's legs.
Takeda is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Burroughs thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Burroughs advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Burroughs (7) vs (0) Takeda
Takeda has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T2#
Burroughs trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Burroughs controlling from the full mount.
Takeda tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Burroughs can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Takeda is looking to escape.
Burroughs takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Burroughs seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Takeda for as long as he can get away with.
Takeda is working to get back to half guard.
Burroughs controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Burroughs jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Takeda is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Takeda and Burroughs has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Takeda is being controlled here. #T4#
Burroughs passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Takeda! Score +2 for reaching mount: Burroughs (9) vs (0) Takeda
Burroughs trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Takeda is working to get back to half guard.
Burroughs trying to control but Takeda is having none of it.
Burroughs sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Burroughs tries to control but Takeda wriggling away. #T5#
Burroughs controlling from mount.
Takeda has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Burroughs's lack of action.
Burroughs is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (12) vs (0) Takeda
Burroughs controlling from the full mount.
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.
Burroughs trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Burroughs controlling the pace for now. #T6##SUB#
Burroughs working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Burroughs wants to control the pace but Takeda is squirming around nicely.
Burroughs avoids the attempt from Takeda to control.
Burroughs trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Takeda is trying to escape the mount.
Burroughs controlling the pace for now. #T7##SUB#
Burroughs swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Takeda is now in Burroughs's guard. A big mistake from Burroughs there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (12) vs (2) Takeda
Burroughs is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Takeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Burroughs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takeda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Takeda keeps trying to improve his position.
Takeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Burroughs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takeda being controlled here momentarily.
Burroughs is trying to control the position but Takeda postures up. #T8#
Burroughs managing to control the position.
Burroughs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Burroughs is really struggling to control Takeda but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Burroughs has control of Takeda's left arm, preventing Takeda from doing any damage.
Takeda trying to control but Burroughs is working from the bottom.
Takeda might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Burroughs haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Takeda not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T9#
Takeda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burroughs 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.
Burroughs trying to control the position here.
Takeda wants to control from the top but Burroughs keeps moving.
Takeda forces his way into half guard.
Burroughs makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Burroughs.
Takeda is stalling in the full guard.
Takeda trying to control but Burroughs is working from the bottom. #T10#
Burroughs wants to sweep but no luck.
Takeda trying to control but Burroughs is working from the bottom.
Takeda stopping the sweep attempt from Burroughs.
Burroughs looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Takeda won't allow Burroughs to sweep him here.
Takeda wants to control from the top but Burroughs keeps moving.
Burroughs wants to sweep here but Takeda controlling him for the moment. #T11#
Burroughs managing to control the position.
Takeda won't allow Burroughs to sweep him here.
Takeda trying to control but Burroughs is working from the bottom.
Burroughs 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: Burroughs (14) vs (2) Takeda#SUB#
Burroughs is looking for a kimura but Takeda is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Burroughs to get the leverage.
Burroughs is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Takeda reverses the position - he's now on top in Burroughs's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (14) vs (4) Takeda
Burroughs pulls Takeda in to control the position. #T12#
Takeda's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Takeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Burroughs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burroughs 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: Burroughs (16) vs (4) Takeda
Burroughs is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Takeda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Burroughs pulls his head out easily. #T13#
Burroughs with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Takeda tries to get to full guard but Burroughs has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Takeda actively working from the bottom here.
Burroughs controlling the action here.
Burroughs is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Takeda! Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (19) vs (4) Takeda#T14#
Burroughs looking to control and managing it successfully.
Takeda tries to lock up and control but Burroughs gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Burroughs controlling from mount.
Takeda is squirming around, avoiding Burroughs's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takeda working to try and regain half guard.
Burroughs tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Burroughs takes the fight on points by 19 to 4.
After the fight, Joshua Burroughs 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. |
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