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TWGC 12 (145lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Predator Burns and Donnie Jackson. Burns's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Jiu-Jitsu. Donnie Jackson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Predator Burns! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Donnie Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jackson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Burns sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jackson somewhat.
Burns drives through and clinches with Jackson against the cage.
Burns 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.
Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Burns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burns is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns has his foot on Jackson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jackson works his way back into a safe position though.
Burns is looking to cinch up a triangle. Jackson throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Burns's body to avoid the submission. Burns has instead reached around Jackson's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Burns arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Predator Burns!
Predator Burns looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Thanks guys, I have worked hard and the Burns team got me back on track. I regret not starting my career with Bradley Burns and my family but now I'm home.'.
The defeated Donnie Jackson had this to say: 'Well, this might be my last fight.'. |
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