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TWGC 18 (170lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Joaquim Rapture (ranked 184 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darwin France (ranked 9845 p4p, 0 weight class). Rapture comes to the cage accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. France has chosen bring me to life as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Darwin France is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Joaquim Rapture! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Darwin France!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Rapture stuffs the takedown attempt from France. France gets slowly back to his feet.
France shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than France was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rapture (0) vs (4) France
France working away.
France is trying to get an arm triangle but Rapture is defending well.
Rapture is looking to regain half guard here but France keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
France is looking to take a break and control but Rapture is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
My spies in Mello MMA inform me that France has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
France swings around for an armbar but Rapture sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into France's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rapture (2) vs (4) France
That's one minute gone in the round.
France bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rapture's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rapture (2) vs (6) France
Rapture wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
France wants to control from the top but Rapture keeps moving.
Rapture is trying to keep France in close.
Rapture is looking for a triangle but France pushes his legs off easily.
France trying to control but Rapture is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
France trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
France trying to control but Rapture is working from the bottom.
France won't allow Rapture to sweep him here.
France trying to control but Rapture is working from the bottom.
France stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rapture swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rapture wants to sweep but no luck.
France is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rapture wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rapture wants to sweep but no luck.
France stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rapture swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rapture is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. France is aware though and is defending well.
Rapture has an active guard here but France has managed to pass into half guard.
Rapture gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
France looking to sit in guard and control but Rapture gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rapture (4) vs (6) France
Rapture works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Well, if Rapture 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.
Rapture trying to mount his opponent but France defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. France manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rapture stopping the sweep attempt from France.
France has his hands on Rapture's head, controlling the position.
Rapture's corner is telling him to maintain position.
France looking for a sweep. Not yet France, not yet.
Rapture tries to free his leg and advance position but France is retaining full guard.
Rapture trying to control but France is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rapture is really struggling to control France but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Rapture preventing the sweep.
France looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
France is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rapture (4) vs (8) France
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rapture tries to roll over but France keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rapture manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rapture looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but France puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
France wants to pass the guard but Rapture is defending well.
Rapture is trying to maintain the position but France is very close to passing his half guard.
France wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rapture keeps working.
Rapture works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
France trying to control the position from guard on top but Rapture is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
France slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rapture wants to sweep here but France controlling him for the moment.
France trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rapture is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. France is aware though and is defending well.
France is stalling in the full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
France trying to control the position from guard on top but Rapture is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
France has gone for a leg lock! Rapture slips out almost immediately though and dives into France's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rapture (6) vs (8) France
Rapture wants to control from the top but France keeps moving.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Rapture pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. France is keeping the position for now.
Rapture got a little sloppy there for a moment and France has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rapture has managed to get both his arms back between France's legs - danger averted.
France trying to control the position.
France working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rapture doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rapture manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rapture pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. France is keeping the position for now.
France wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Rapture is now in half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
France trying to control from the bottom.
France looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
France wants to control but Rapture is keeping busy and won't allow it.
France makes his way to full guard. A much better position for France.
Rapture looking to pass the guard.
France not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
France looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rapture is one step ahead there.
Rapture slips nicely into half guard.
Rapture wants to pass to mount but France is defending the position.
Rapture is trying to control. France wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
France is looking to control Rapture's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can France avoid being mounted?
France is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Rapture seems to be looking for submissions.
Rapture is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so France is just riding it out for now. Rapture eventually gives up the hold.
France is trying to maintain the position but Rapture is very close to passing his half guard.
Rapture wants to control but France is keeping him busy.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
France is looking for a sweep. Rapture is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rapture content to control rather than advance.
Rapture wants to pass the guard but France is defending well.
France trying to control but Rapture postures up.
France regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rapture wants to control from the top but France keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
France wins on points by 8 to 6.
Darwin France decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jack Burton (ranked 3266 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kelvin Bang (ranked 2134 p4p, 329 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Jack Burton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Kelvin Bang!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bang moves into range and clinches up with Burton.
Bang is looking for a takedown.
Burton is working for takedown but Bang is calmly controlling the position for now.
Burton is looking for a takedown.
Burton has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bang goes for a takedown attempt but Burton pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Burton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bang ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bang no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bang is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bang being controlled here, momentarily.
Burton wants to control from the top but Bang keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Burton passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burton moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Burton (3) vs (0) Bang
Burton is trying to get an arm triangle but Bang is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Bang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bang looking for a sweep but Burton has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Burton (5) vs (0) Bang
Burton trying to control but Bang is having none of it.
Bang felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burton prevents Bang from getting the reversal.
Bang wants to control but Burton is having none of it.
Bang keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Burton looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bang manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Burton wants to take a breather but Bang is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Burton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bang wants to get back to full guard.
Bang trying to control here.
Burton trying to control from Bang's half guard. Bang has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bang working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Burton has passed into half guard!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burton is pressing down on Bang's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bang is holding on for now.
Burton wants to work for an arm triangle but Bang is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Burton wants to pass the guard but Bang is defending well.
Burton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bang defends it well.
Bang wants to get back to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Burton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bang is looking for a sweep. Burton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bang is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bang is not content to let Burton control the position.
Burton prevents Bang from improving his position.
Burton is working for a kimura here but Bang manages to reverse the position and he's now in Burton's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burton (5) vs (2) Bang
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burton is keeping the position for now.
Bang trying to control the position from guard on top but Burton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bang controlling from the top position.
Bang trying to control but Burton is working from the bottom.
Bang looking to sit in guard and control but Burton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burton (7) vs (2) Bang
Burton wants to control from the top but Bang keeps moving.
Burton passes Bang's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Burton is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burton is looking to stall here but Bang recovers full guard.
Burton tries to free his leg and advance position but Bang is retaining full guard.
Bang keeping moving, preventing Burton from controlling successfully.
Burton looking to sit in guard and control but Bang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burton (7) vs (4) Bang
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Burton is trying to keep Bang in close.
Burton keeping moving, preventing Bang from controlling successfully.
Burton pulls Bang in to control the position.
Bang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burton (9) vs (4) Bang
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bang is looking to improve his position.
Burton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bang has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bang is trying to maintain the position but Burton is very close to passing his half guard.
Bang is refusing to be controlled, as Burton sits in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Burton is trying to control. Bang wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Burton is really struggling to control Bang but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bang trying to control from the bottom.
Bang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bang keeping moving, preventing Burton from controlling successfully.
Bang is trying to keep Burton in close.
Bang has an active guard here but Burton has managed to pass into half guard.
Bang gets back to full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bang manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Burton manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burton (9) vs (6) Bang
Burton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bang trying to move into half guard but instead Burton has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burton (11) vs (6) Bang
Burton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bang looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Burton passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Burton (14) vs (6) Bang
Bang is looking to reverse the position.
Burton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bang knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Burton wants to control but Bang is keeping him busy.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Bang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Burton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Burton trying to control the action but Bang is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bang is looking to reverse the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Burton takes the fight on points by 14 to 6.
Jack Burton seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Percy Schmeiser (ranked 2342 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gaia Ky Jr (ranked 19981 p4p, 0 weight class). Schmeiser comes to the cage accompanied by David vs Monsanto. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Percy Schmeiser! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Gaia Ky Jr!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ky Jr fails with the takedown.
Schmeiser shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schmeiser (2) vs (0) Ky Jr
Ky Jr wants to sweep here but Schmeiser controlling him for the moment.
Schmeiser looking to pass the guard.
Schmeiser is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmeiser wants to pass the guard but Ky Jr is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ky Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ky Jr trying to control the position.
Schmeiser controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmeiser stopping the sweep attempt from Ky Jr.
We've been hearing good reports from Schmeiser's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ky Jr looking to control.
Schmeiser is looking to pass into half guard but Ky Jr pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ky Jr is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schmeiser (2) vs (2) Ky Jr
Ky Jr wants to control from the top but Schmeiser keeps moving.
Ky Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ky Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ky Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Schmeiser wants to sweep but no luck.
Ky Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Schmeiser is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser being controlled here, momentarily.
Ky Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Schmeiser is retaining full guard.
Schmeiser seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Schmeiser looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ky Jr is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ky Jr wants to control from the top but Schmeiser keeps moving.
Schmeiser looking for a sweep. Not yet Schmeiser, not yet.
Schmeiser is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Schmeiser 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.
Schmeiser not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Schmeiser looking for a sweep. Not yet Schmeiser, not yet.
Ky Jr wants to pass the guard but Schmeiser is keeping the position.
Schmeiser managing to control the position.
Schmeiser not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ky Jr postures up.
Ky Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schmeiser swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schmeiser being controlled here, momentarily.
Ky Jr won't allow Schmeiser to sweep him here.
Schmeiser is adopting a defensive guard.
Ky Jr lying in Schmeiser's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Schmeiser decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Ky Jr taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Percy Schmeiser!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Percy Schmeiser waved his t-shirt featuring Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$)'s logo in front of the cameras.
In defeat, Gaia Ky Jr stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will be back stronger, I'm humble in defeat.'. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Antonio Camatta (ranked 346 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Morrison (ranked 2210 p4p, 0 weight class). Morrison has chosen Diary of a Madman as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Antonio Camatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; David Morrison!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Morrison or perhaps it was just good defense by Camatta, which made it look bad.
Morrison scores with a takedown into Camatta's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Camatta (0) vs (2) Morrison
Morrison trying to control the position from guard on top but Camatta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Camatta looking for a guillotine here but Morrison defends easily.
Camatta seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Morrison trying to control the position from guard on top but Camatta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camatta looking for a guillotine here but Morrison defends easily.
Morrison is pushing down on Camatta's leg trying to pass to half guard. Camatta is fighting to maintain full guard but Morrison has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison wants to work for an arm triangle but Camatta is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Morrison is looking for a kimura but Camatta is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Morrison to get the leverage.
Camatta is positioning himself well to prevent Morrison advancing to mount.
Morrison takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Morrison is trying to control. Camatta wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Morrison takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Camatta tries to roll over but Morrison keeps him under control.
Morrison is looking to stall here but Camatta recovers full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camatta working for a triangle but Morrison defends it easily.
Camatta is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camatta (2) vs (2) Morrison
Morrison is trying to control but can't.
Camatta wants to free his trapped foot but Morrison is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Camatta is trying to control the action in half guard but Morrison is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Morrison looking for submissions off his back.
Camatta content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Morrison.
Camatta trying to control but Morrison is working from the bottom.
Morrison looking to control.
Morrison looking for a sweep. Not yet Morrison, not yet.
Morrison keeping full guard, as Camatta tries to pass.
Camatta is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camatta passes into half guard.
Camatta keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Morrison is looking for a sweep. Camatta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Camatta is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Morrison is looking to improve his position.
Morrison moves into full guard.
Camatta works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Morrison moves into full guard.
Camatta trying to control but Morrison is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Camatta seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Morrison keeping moving, preventing Camatta from controlling successfully.
Camatta works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Camatta trying to control from half guard but Morrison is working away.
Camatta is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Morrison is just riding it out for now. Camatta eventually gives up the hold.
Morrison wants to control but Camatta is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Morrison slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Camatta is stalling in the full guard.
Morrison keeping moving, preventing Camatta from controlling successfully.
Camatta works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Morrison regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camatta being controlled here momentarily.
Morrison wants to sweep here but Camatta controlling him for the moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Camatta looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Camatta trying to control but Morrison is working from the bottom.
Camatta 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.
Morrison is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Camatta controlling from the top position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Morrison working for a triangle but Camatta defends it easily.
Camatta looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Camatta wants to control from the top but Morrison keeps moving.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Morrison is trying to control the position but Camatta postures up.
Morrison keeping full guard, as Camatta tries to pass.
Camatta 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.
Morrison looking to hit a scissor sweep but Camatta is one step ahead there.
Morrison manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Camatta manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camatta (2) vs (4) Morrison
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Morrison trying to control but Camatta is working from the bottom.
Camatta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Morrison looking to pass the guard.
Morrison is still trying to improve position.
Morrison wants to control from the top but Camatta keeps moving.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Camatta trying to keep a closed guard but Morrison is proving a slippery customer.
Morrison forces his way into half guard.
Morrison is looking to take a break and control but Camatta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Morrison is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Camatta looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Morrison passes Camatta's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Camatta looking for submissions off his back.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Morrison is trying to control. Camatta wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Camatta is looking to improve his position.
My spies in Jacks Fight Club inform me that Morrison has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Camatta is working hard here to advance position.
Morrison trying to mount his opponent but Camatta defends it.
Morrison seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Camatta does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Camatta trying to hold on to Morrison's head to control him but Morrison postures up.
Morrison seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Camatta does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Camatta gets back to full guard.
Camatta looking for a sweep. Not yet Camatta, not yet.
Morrison tries to free his leg and advance position but Camatta is retaining full guard.
Camatta is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Morrison defends well.
Camatta keeping moving, preventing Morrison from controlling successfully.
Camatta trying to control the position here.
Camatta keeping moving, preventing Morrison from controlling successfully.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Morrison tries to free his leg and advance position but Camatta is retaining full guard.
Camatta is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Morrison has his hands clasped together but Camatta extends and breaks Morrison's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Camatta.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Antonio Camatta!
In his post fight interview, Antonio Camatta started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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