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R 3 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Jaden Burrow! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Rhaegar Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Burrow shows good takedown defense.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Burrow, which made it look bad.
Burrow changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gracie shoots and misses
and Burrow counters with a single leg into guard. Gracie didn't expect that. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burrow (2) vs (0) Gracie
Jaden Burrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rhaegar Gracie.
Gracie can't keep his opponent in guard - Burrow advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Burrow is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.
Burrow wants to free his trapped foot but Gracie is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Burrow is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrow content to control rather than advance.
Burrow wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie tries to roll over but Burrow keeps him under control.
Burrow wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burrow is really struggling to control Gracie but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gracie gets back to full guard.
Burrow trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Burrow trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burrow (2) vs (2) Gracie
Burrow keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Burrow manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control but Burrow is working from the bottom.
Burrow managing to control the position.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Burrow keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Burrow on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Burrow tries to get out of the position.
Burrow looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burrow not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Burrow has his hands on Gracie's head, controlling the position.
Burrow keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Burrow working a defensive guard here.
Gracie drops back, looking for a kneebar! Burrow looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Burrow looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Burrow! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Burrow (6) vs (2) Gracie
Burrow trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Burrow looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Burrow working away.
Burrow trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Burrow off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Burrow (6) vs (6) Gracie
Burrow tries to break free.
Gracie trying to control momentarily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie biding his time, controlling Burrow.
Gracie sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Burrow taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rhaegar Gracie! |
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