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CWC 324 - Burroughs vs Ramirez PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 25 losses; Frank Andersson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 23 losses; Prana Halo!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Andersson shoots for a double leg takedown but Halo sprawls well. He's pushed Andersson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Halo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Halo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Andersson avoids it really well and circles away.
Halo feints and as Andersson raises his hands in defense, Halo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Andersson (0) vs (2) Halo
Halo looking to sit in guard and control but Andersson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andersson (2) vs (2) Halo
Andersson stopping the sweep attempt from Halo.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andersson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Andersson (5) vs (2) Halo
Halo tries to bench press Andersson off him but Andersson keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson is looking to take a break and control but Halo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Andersson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Halo, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo is looking for a sweep.
Andersson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Halo, who protects the arm well.
Andersson advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Andersson (7) vs (2) Halo
Halo regains half guard.
Halo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Andersson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Halo wants to improve his position but Andersson is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halo is positioning himself well to prevent Andersson advancing to mount.
Halo is trying to control but can't.
Halo is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Andersson moves into full mount! Halo won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Andersson (10) vs (2) Halo
Halo is looking to improve his position but Andersson isn't that keen on the idea.
Halo keeps trying to improve his position.
Andersson throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Halo has his hands clasped together but Andersson breaks the hold and Halo is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Andersson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frank Andersson!
Frank Andersson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Prana Halo had this to say: 'Shit happens'. |
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