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R4 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 3 losses; Jaden Burrow! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Sincere Thibodeaux! The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Thibodeaux fails with the takedown and Burrow counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Thibodeaux! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Burrow (4) vs (0) Thibodeaux A lull in the action here. Burrow working away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Burrow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thibodeaux keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round. Thibodeaux trying to remain calm as Burrow controls from the top position. Burrow trying to control the action but Thibodeaux is working from the bottom. Thibodeaux seems a little lost for a moment, as Burrow dominates the positioning. Burrow trying to control the position but Thibodeaux is working away. You can see the frustration on Thibodeaux's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Burrow trying to control the position but Thibodeaux is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Burrow content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. Burrow trying to control the position but Thibodeaux is working away. Thibodeaux tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Thibodeaux struggling a bit here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Thibodeaux is looking to regain half guard here but Burrow keeps moving and retains side control. A lull in the action here as Burrow stalls from top position. Thibodeaux is not content to let Burrow control the position. Thibodeaux is being controlled here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Burrow wants to control but Thibodeaux is keeping him busy. Thibodeaux can't do much from the bottom here. Burrow is looking to take a break and control but Thibodeaux is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Thibodeaux is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Burrow wants to control but Thibodeaux is keeping him busy. Burrow takes a little break here. Thibodeaux wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. Thibodeaux manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burrow (4) vs (2) Thibodeaux
That's six minutes gone in the round. Burrow is trying to maintain the position but Thibodeaux is very close to passing his half guard. Thibodeaux maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Burrow could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Thibodeaux has cracked it and Burrow is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Thibodeaux!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sincere Thibodeaux! |
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