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TWGC 11 (155lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jack Burton and Bastyn Dall. Dall has chosen Beast as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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 2 wins and 1 losses; Jack Burton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Bastyn Dall!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dall fails with the takedown.
Burton closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dall to the mat! Dall manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burton (2) vs (0) Dall
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.
Burton trying to control but Dall is working from the bottom.
Dall working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Burton defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Burton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dall keeping moving, preventing Burton from controlling successfully.
Dall wants to hit a switch here but Burton passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dall there! Score +3 for passing guard: Burton (5) vs (0) Dall
Dall sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dall knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Burton frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Burton (8) vs (0) Dall
Burton controlling from the full mount.
Dall gets back to half guard.
Dall slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Burton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall is looking to sweep but instead, Burton has passed into half guard.
Burton content to control rather than advance.
Dall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Burton tries to pass to full mount but Dall defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Burton 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dall manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Burton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dall lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burton (8) vs (2) Dall
Dall advances to half guard.
Dall is working for a kimura but Burton is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dall moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Burton (8) vs (5) Dall
Burton sneaks back into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burton keeps working.
Dall is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Burton has managed to free his arm - good work.
Burton looking for submissions off his back.
Burton moves into full guard.
Burton keeping moving, preventing Dall from controlling successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Burton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dall doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dall manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Burton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dall pushing down on Burton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Burton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dall pulls his head out easily.
Dall wants to control but Burton is keeping him busy.
Dall might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Burton haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dall wants to free his trapped foot but Burton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Burton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dall tries to pass to full mount but Burton defends it.
Burton is in trouble now - Dall has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Burton (8) vs (8) Dall
Burton is looking to get to half guard.
Burton is squirming around, avoiding Dall's attempts to control the action.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dall fails to take his opponent's back.
Burton tries to reverse the position but Dall maintains control.
Dall is trying to take his opponent's back.
Burton regains half guard.
Dall wants to free his trapped foot but Burton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Burton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dall's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dall's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Burton (12) vs (8) Dall
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dall breaks Burton's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burton (12) vs (10) Dall
Dall trying to control the position from guard on top but Burton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dall controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dall wants to control from the top but Burton keeps moving.
Dall stopping the sweep attempt from Burton.
Dall tries to free his leg and advance position but Burton is retaining full guard.
Burton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dall got a little sloppy there for a moment and Burton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dall has managed to get both his arms back between Burton's legs - danger averted.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Burton 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.
Dall is sitting in close to Burton's body. Burton has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Dall is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Dall is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Burton.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jack Burton!
A victorious Jack Burton thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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