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CWC 295 Morrison Jr vs Saldini PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 10 losses; D.D Panda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Duck Dodgers!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Panda closes the distance and clinches.
Dodgers jumps guard but Panda stands there with Dodgers around his waist. Dodgers gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Panda fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Panda pulls Dodgers into guard.
#SUB#
Panda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dodgers defends well.
Panda is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Panda wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Dodgers is now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda trying to control here.
Panda is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Panda keeping hold of Dodgers's head, controlling as best he can.
Dodgers trying to mount his opponent but Panda defends it.
Panda wants to control but Dodgers is keeping busy.
Dodgers is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dodgers is continuing to stall.
Panda trying to control here.
#T2#
Panda wants to control but Dodgers passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Panda (0) vs (3) Dodgers
Panda is looking to reverse the position.
Dodgers is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Panda will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Panda tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Panda can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Panda tries to improve position but can't.
Dodgers taking a breather here.
Panda is trying to control Dodgers's posture but Dodgers avoids it.
Panda might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Panda is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dodgers is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T4#
Panda is trying to improve his position.
Dodgers takes a little break here. Panda wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Panda struggling a bit here.#T5#
Panda is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Panda tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Panda is trying to control Dodgers's posture but Dodgers avoids it.
Dodgers taking a breather here. #T6#
Panda is trying to control Dodgers's posture but Dodgers avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dodgers is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Panda struggling a bit here.
Dodgers is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Panda's shoulder. That is not cool.
You can see the frustration on Panda's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T7#
Panda is looking to regain half guard here but Dodgers keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Panda's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Panda holds on to Dodgers's head and controls the position momentarily.
Panda can't do much from the bottom here. #T8#
Dodgers controls the position from side control.
Panda struggling a bit here.
Panda is looking to regain half guard here but Dodgers keeps moving and retains side control.
Dodgers controlling the position from side mount.
Panda can't do much from the bottom here. #T9#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Panda can't do much from the bottom here.
Dodgers moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Who's going to make the next move?
Panda tries to improve position but can't. #T10#
Dodgers controlling from side mount.
Dodgers trying to control the position but Panda is working away.
Panda is trying to control Dodgers's posture but Dodgers avoids it.
Panda has one of Dodgers's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Panda is trying to control Dodgers's posture but Dodgers avoids it. #T11#
Panda tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dodgers wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Panda wants to control but Dodgers postures up.
Panda is looking to reverse the position.
Dodgers in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Dodgers working away.#T12#
Panda tries to bench press Dodgers off him but Dodgers keeps the position.
Panda struggling a bit here.
Dodgers just content to control the position.
Panda struggling a bit here.#T13#
Dodgers in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Dodgers working away.
Panda tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Panda struggling a bit here.#T14#
Panda is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Panda can't do much from the bottom here.
Dodgers taking a breather here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Panda wants to control but Dodgers postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dodgers wins on points by 3 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Duck Dodgers thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 12 losses; Eliott Leighton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 11 losses; Guillo Perez !
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Leighton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Leighton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Perez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Leighton as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Leighton closes the distance and pushes Perez back into the cage.#TD#
Leighton has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Perez regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Leighton (2) vs (0) Perez
Leighton trying to control the position from guard on top but Perez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Perez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Perez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Leighton is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Perez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Leighton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Leighton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Perez looking for a guillotine here but Leighton defends easily.
Leighton wants to control from the top but Perez keeps moving. #T1#
Leighton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Perez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Perez wants to sweep but no luck.
Perez 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: Leighton (2) vs (2) Perez
Perez is trying to control. Leighton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Perez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Leighton has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Leighton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Leighton is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Perez is tapping! Great win for Leighton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Eliott Leighton!
Eliott Leighton decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 13 losses; Lurch Addams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 17 losses; Ricco Torres!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Addams shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Torres napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Addams (4) vs (0) Torres
Addams tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Addams has knee on belly momentarily but Torres bucks him off and regains half guard.
Torres has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Addams is working away from the top position though.
Torres is not content to let Addams control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Addams controlling the action here.
Addams seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Torres for as long as he can get away with.#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Torres manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Addams sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Addams trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
Addams is really struggling to control Torres but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Addams sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Our spies down at at Catch Wrestling L.A. inform us that Torres has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T2#
Addams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torres swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Addams looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torres keeping full guard, as Addams tries to pass.
Torres not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Addams wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Addams is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Punch Out Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Torres not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Addams 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.
Torres not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Addams passes Torres's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Addams is thwarting Torres's attempts to control the position.
Addams not doing much here.
Torres is looking for a sweep. Addams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Addams perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Torres is not content to let Addams control the position.
Torres is doing well to control the position and prevent Addams from advancing to side control.
Addams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Addams is trying to control. Torres wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Torres wants to control but Addams is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Addams looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Addams passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (7) vs (0) Torres
Addams can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Torres is looking to escape.
Torres tries to hold on but Addams pushes him away. #T5#
Torres is trying to escape the mount.
Addams can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Torres is looking to escape.
Addams controlling from mount.
Addams avoids the attempt from Torres to control.
Torres is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T6#
Addams can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Torres is looking to escape.
Addams controlling the position easily from mount.
Addams has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Torres stops Addams from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Torres has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Addams's lack of action.
Torres is looking to control Addams's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Torres avoid being mounted?
Addams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Torres is looking to improve his position.
#T7#
Addams looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Addams is trying to control. Torres wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Torres wants to improve his position but Addams is controlling well.
Addams is pressing down on Torres's thigh, looking to free his foot. Torres is holding on for now.
Addams trying to control from half guard but Torres is working away.
Torres tries to get to full guard but Addams has control of the leg. #T8#
Addams controlling the action here. #SUB#
Addams is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Torres has managed to free his arm - good work.
Addams seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Addams's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Addams wants to pass to mount but Torres is defending the position.
Torres trying to control but Addams postures up.
#T9#
Addams wants to pass to mount but Torres is defending the position.
Addams is trying to control the action in half guard but Torres is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Torres moves into full guard.
Addams passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (10) vs (0) Torres
Addams is looking to take a break and control but Torres is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Torres sneaks back into half guard.
Addams looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T10#
Torres is looking to improve his position.
Torres is controlling Addams's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Addams perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Torres trying to control from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Addams seems content to control.#T11#
Addams trying to control the action but Torres is working from the bottom.
Addams trying to pass the guard but Torres defending well.
Addams performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Addams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Torres keeps working. #T12#
Addams is just content to waste time from the top position. Torres takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Addams controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Torres looking to hit a scissor sweep but Addams is one step ahead there.
Torres is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Torres working a defensive guard here.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully. #T13#
Addams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Torres is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Addams wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Torres can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Addams controls the pace.
Addams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torres swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Addams is working hard here to advance position.#T14#
Addams trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Addams slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Torres looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Addams trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Addams takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Lurch Addams thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Undercard bout
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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 10 wins and 11 losses; Brian Ortega! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Kevin Walters!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Walters changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ortega tries to avoid it but Walters manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ortega to the ground. Ortega escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Walters closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ortega quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ortega (0) vs (2) Walters
The fighters are battling for position here. Ortega manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ortega not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Walters trying to control the position from guard on top but Ortega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ortega being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walters wants to control from the top but Ortega keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walters trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Ortega looking for a guillotine here but Walters defends easily.
#SUB#
Ortega had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Walters defends it easily.#T1#
Walters trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Walters advances to half guard.
Walters is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ortega! Score +3 for passing guard: Ortega (0) vs (5) Walters
Ortega wants to hold on but Walters pushes him away.
Ortega holds of for dear life.
Ortega tries to hold on but Walters pushes him away.
Ortega is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ortega tries to control the position but Walters now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ortega (0) vs (8) Walters#T2#
Walters controls the position.
Walters avoiding Ortega 's attempts to control his hands.
Ortega wants to escape the position.
Ortega is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Walters has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T3#
Ortega is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Walters has got one arm under Ortega's chin. This could be trouble... Ortega trying to control the other hand but Walters gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Ortega has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kevin Walters!
Kevin Walters managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Conviction, into his post fight interview. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 27 losses; Shanti Anatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 16 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Fiso dives in and grabs Anatta's left leg, looking for a takedown. Anatta pushes down on Fiso's head and hops out.
Anatta drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fiso sprawls and moves away.
Fiso shoots for a takedown but Anatta saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Fiso fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Anatta sprawls well initially but Fiso persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anatta (0) vs (2) Fiso
Anatta tries to roll over but Fiso keeps him under control.
Fiso with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Anatta is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Fiso is working for a submission of some sort.
Fiso is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anatta slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Anatta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Anatta wants to sweep but no luck.
Fiso slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fiso sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Anatta's guard.
Fiso works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (0) vs (5) Fiso
Anatta bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (2) vs (5) Fiso
Anatta preventing the sweep. #T2#
Anatta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiso keeping moving, preventing Anatta from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Fiso escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Anatta gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fiso looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anatta is one step ahead there.
Fiso has Anatta pulled in close to control his posture.
Fiso 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: Anatta (2) vs (7) Fiso
Still in half guard, Fiso seems content to control.
Anatta tries to get to full guard but Fiso has control of the leg.
Fiso is looking to advance position but Anatta won't allow it. #T3#
Anatta tries to get to full guard but Fiso has control of the leg.
Anatta might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Anatta makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Anatta.
Fiso pushing down on Anatta's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fiso trying to control the pace.
Anatta wants to control but Fiso is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Anatta is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform me that Fiso has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Anatta is defending well.
Fiso is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Anatta tries to roll over but Fiso keeps him under control.
Anatta is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fiso's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fiso's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Anatta (6) vs (7) Fiso
Anatta controlling well, preventing Fiso from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Fiso fending off the submission attempt from Anatta. #T5##SUB#
Anatta is persistently looking for the submission but Fiso is defending it well.
#SUB#
Anatta is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Fiso breaks Anatta's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (6) vs (9) Fiso
Anatta keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Anatta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fiso looking to pass the guard.
Fiso trying to control but Anatta is working from the bottom. #T6#
Fiso is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Anatta keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Fiso stopping the sweep attempt from Anatta.
Fiso controlling from the top position. #T7#
Fiso looking to pass the guard.
Fiso trying to control but Anatta is working from the bottom.
Fiso might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Anatta haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Anatta looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Anatta has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Fiso is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Anatta. Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (6) vs (12) Fiso
Fiso tries to move to mount but Anatta blocks the move with his legs. #T8#
Anatta tries to improve position but can't.
Fiso happy to just control the position for now.
Fiso has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Anatta! Score +2 for reaching mount: Anatta (6) vs (14) Fiso
Anatta is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Anatta bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (8) vs (14) Fiso
Anatta postures up.
Fiso keeping moving, preventing Anatta from controlling successfully. #T9#
Fiso keeping full guard, as Anatta tries to pass.
Fiso 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: Anatta (8) vs (16) Fiso
Fiso wants to free his trapped foot but Anatta is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Anatta is looking to improve his position.
Anatta is staying active underneath Fiso, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Anatta wants to get back to full guard.
Anatta moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T10#
Anatta keeping full guard, as Fiso tries to pass.
Anatta looking for a sweep. Not yet Anatta, not yet.
Fiso advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (8) vs (19) Fiso
Fiso advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Anatta (8) vs (21) Fiso
Anatta tries to hold on but Fiso pushes him away.
Fiso controlling from mount.
Fiso is trying to take his opponent's back.
Fiso controlling the pace for now. #T11#
Anatta is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fiso takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Anatta is looking to get to half guard.
Fiso with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Anatta gets back to half guard.
Fiso with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fiso passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (8) vs (24) Fiso#T12#
Fiso slows the pace down.
Anatta tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fiso wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fiso working away.
Anatta being controlled for a moment. #T13#
Anatta tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fiso taking a breather here.
Fiso wants to control but Anatta is keeping him busy.
Fiso has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Anatta (8) vs (26) Fiso
Fiso controlling the pace for now.
Anatta can't escape the position.
#T14#
Fiso looking to control and managing it successfully.
Anatta manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Fiso controlling the action here.
Fiso tries to pass the half guard into mount. Anatta knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fiso content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anatta trying to get back to full guard but Fiso takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (8) vs (29) Fiso
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso wins on points by 29 to 8.
A very excited looking Malaki Fiso made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 19 losses; Takeya Aoki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 34 losses; Dado Mata!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Mata gets a double leg takedown into Aoki's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aoki (0) vs (2) Mata
Aoki 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.
Mata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aoki looking to control.
Mata tries to free his leg and advance position but Aoki is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Aoki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mata gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Mata from controlling successfully.
Aoki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aoki is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Aoki has his foot on Mata's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mata works his way back into a safe position though.
Aoki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Mata wants to pass the guard but Aoki is keeping the position.
Aoki 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: Aoki (2) vs (2) Mata
Aoki seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mata is trying to get back to full guard.
Mata has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mata wants to get back to full guard but Aoki has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (5) vs (2) Mata#SUB#
Aoki moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Mata has worked his arm free - good work by Mata!
Mata prevents Aoki from improving position. #T2#
Mata tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Aoki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mata knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aoki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mata keeps working.
Aoki tries to advance to mount but can't.
Aoki wants to control but Mata is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Aoki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
Mata regains half guard there - taking advantage of Aoki's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Mata won't allow Aoki to pass to mount.
Mata is looking to improve his position.
Mata is in trouble now - Aoki has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (8) vs (2) Mata
Aoki content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Aoki is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Mata is surviving well by controlling Aoki's body position as best he can.
Aoki is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T4#
Mata bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (8) vs (4) Mata
Mata passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (8) vs (7) Mata
Mata wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aoki keeps working.
Aoki is looking to reverse the position.
Mata working away.
Mata is looking to take a break and control but Aoki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T5#
Mata moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Aoki (8) vs (9) Mata
Mata controlling from mount.
Mata is trying to take his opponent's back.
Mata wants to control but instead Aoki manages to regain half guard.
Aoki is refusing to be controlled, as Mata sits in half guard. #T6#
Aoki gets back to full guard.
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Aoki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mata doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mata manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mata pushes down on Aoki's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Aoki trying to hold on to Mata's head to control him but Mata postures up.
Aoki moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mata trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom. #T7#
Aoki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aoki pulls Mata in close to prevent any damage.
Mata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aoki is trying to control the position but Mata postures up.
Mata trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Aoki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mata's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (10) vs (9) Mata#SUB2#
Mata had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aoki defends it easily.
Mata lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (10) vs (11) Mata#T8##SUB#
Aoki looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mata passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Mata is looking for a kimura here.
Aoki manages to get to full guard.
Aoki wants to sweep but no luck.
Mata stays in close to Aoki's body and controls the position. #T9##SUB#
Aoki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mata looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Aoki working for a triangle but Mata defends it easily.
Mata wants to pass the guard but Aoki is keeping the position.
Aoki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mata is one step ahead there.
Mata 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. #T10#
Aoki lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (12) vs (11) Mata
Mata bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aoki's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (12) vs (13) Mata
Mata slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mata tries to free his leg and advance position but Aoki is retaining full guard.
Aoki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mata preventing the sweep. #T11##SUB#
Aoki has his foot on Mata's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mata works his way back into a safe position though.
Mata wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Aoki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mata is one step ahead there.
Aoki is working hard here to advance position.
Mata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aoki swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T12#
Mata trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Aoki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mata wants to pass the guard but Aoki is keeping the position.
Mata keeps trying to improve his position.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Mata from controlling successfully.
Mata preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Aoki has his foot on Mata's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mata works his way back into a safe position though.
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Aoki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T13#
Mata preventing the sweep.
Mata stands and throws Aoki's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (12) vs (16) Mata
Aoki manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mata's best efforts.
Aoki regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mata wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Aoki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aoki looking to control but Mata passes into half guard.
Mata wants to free his trapped foot but Aoki is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T14##SUB2#
Mata is looking for a kimura but Aoki is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mata to get the leverage.
Mata wants to free his trapped foot but Aoki is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mata takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mata wants to control but Aoki is keeping him busy.
Aoki gets full guard.
Mata must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Aoki looking for a sweep. Not yet Aoki, not yet.
Aoki is trying to keep Mata in close.
Mata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mata forces his way into half guard.
Mata is thwarting Aoki's attempts to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mata wins on points by 16 to 12.
During a confident post fight interview, Dado Mata thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Takeya Aoki was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm sad. '. |
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Undercard bout
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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 32 wins and 22 losses; Antonio Brown ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 11 losses; Bazar Al Jhit!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Al Jhit drives through with a takedown into Brown 's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (0) vs (2) Al Jhit
Al Jhit stopping the sweep attempt from Brown .#SUB#
Brown looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Al Jhit passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (0) vs (5) Al Jhit
Al Jhit happy to just control the position for now.
Brown prevents Al Jhit from moving into mount.
Brown is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Brown 's face as Al Jhit controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Jhit tries to advance to mount but Brown denies him.
Brown 's coaches at Rabid Dog have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T1#
Brown is looking for a sweep.
Brown can't do much from the bottom here.
Brown is looking to reverse the position.
Brown keeps Al Jhit under control for a moment.
Brown manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (5) Al Jhit
Brown is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Al Jhit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Al Jhit is staying active underneath Brown , who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Brown with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Al Jhit is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Al Jhit tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.
Al Jhit is trying to maintain the position but Brown is very close to passing his half guard.
Al Jhit is refusing to be controlled, as Brown sits in half guard. #T3#
Al Jhit is trying to maintain the position but Brown is very close to passing his half guard.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Al Jhit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Al Jhit wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
Al Jhit is not content to let Brown control the position.
Al Jhit regains full guard. Nicely done.
Al Jhit bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brown 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (7) Al Jhit
Al Jhit trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown trying to control the position.
#T4#
Brown working a defensive guard but Al Jhit manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (2) vs (10) Al Jhit
Al Jhit trying to control the position but Brown is working away.
Brown is trying to get back to half guard.
Al Jhit tries to move to mount but Brown blocks the move with his legs.
Brown is looking to regain half guard here but Al Jhit keeps moving and retains side control. #T5#
Al Jhit trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom.
Brown struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Al Jhit thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Brown is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Al Jhit off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brown (6) vs (10) Al Jhit
I really don't envy Al Jhit right now.
Al Jhit prevents Brown from getting a body triangle.#T6#
Brown controls the position.
Al Jhit trying to control the hands but Brown breaks the grip. #SUB#
Brown is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Al Jhit has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Al Jhit is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Brown gets his way!
#SUB#
Al Jhit is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Brown is riding his opponent, not letting Al Jhit buck him off. #T7##SUB#
Brown working for a choke but Al Jhit is defending well.
Al Jhit is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Brown looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Brown has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T8##SUB#
Brown is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Al Jhit has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Brown keeps control of the position as Al Jhit tries to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown tries to get the hooks in deep but Al Jhit pushed the leg off.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB#
Brown sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Al Jhit taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Antonio Brown !
Antonio Brown retains his lightweight title!
Antonio Brown thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 20 losses; Judas Priest! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 4 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Priest 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: Priest (2) vs (0) Nickal
Priest tries to free his leg and advance position but Nickal is retaining full guard.
Priest not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Priest has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Nickal has his hands on Priest's head, controlling the position.
Priest won't allow Nickal to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Priest controls the pace.#T1#
Priest slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (5) vs (0) Nickal
Priest staying calm.#SUB#
Priest tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The referee asks Priest politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Priest prefers to stall for the moment though.#T2#
Priest's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
You can see the frustration on Nickal's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nickal is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Priest working away.
Nickal stops Priest from passing to mount.
Nickal is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickal trying to remain calm as Priest controls from the top position.
We've been informed that Nickal has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Priest seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nickal for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
Priest tries to advance position but instead Nickal slips a leg back in to half guard. #T5#
Nickal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nickal is looking to control Priest's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nickal avoid being mounted?
Priest tries to pass to full mount but Nickal defends it. #T6#
Priest trying to control from half guard but Nickal is working away.
Priest trying to control from Nickal's half guard. Nickal has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Priest stands and throws Nickal's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (8) vs (0) Nickal
Priest laying and praying for a moment but Nickal takes advantage and regains half guard.
Nickal works his way to full guard. Good work.#T7#
Priest slips nicely into half guard.
Priest is just content to waste time from the top position. Nickal takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Priest content to stall in guard here.
Nickal is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T8#
Nickal not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Priest looking to pass the guard.
Priest passes Nickal's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nickal is controlling Priest's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T9#
Nickal trying to control from the bottom.
Priest trying to advance position but Nickal counters by regaining guard.
Priest trying to control but Nickal is working from the bottom.
Priest 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.
Priest pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nickal is keeping the position for now. #T10#
Priest looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nickal trying to keep a closed guard but Priest is proving a slippery customer.
#T11#
Priest content to stall in guard here.
Nickal is pulling down on Priest's head. It's preventing any offense from Priest, at least for the moment.
Priest looking to pass the guard. #T12#
Priest controlling from the top position.
Nickal has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Priest trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Priest is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickal is adopting a defensive guard.#T14#
Nickal keeping full guard, as Priest tries to pass.
Nickal is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Priest takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Judas Priest decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 61 wins and 24 losses; David Morrison Jr.! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 6 losses; Angelo Saldini!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Morrison Jr. shoots for a takedown but Saldini saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Saldini tries to counter with a clinch but Morrison Jr. shakes him off and moves away.#TD#
Morrison Jr. shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Morrison Jr. was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Morrison Jr. (4) vs (0) Saldini
Morrison Jr. tries to advance to mount but Saldini denies him.
Saldini is trying to control Morrison Jr.'s posture but Morrison Jr. avoids it.
Morrison Jr. tries to advance to mount but Saldini instead regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison Jr. controlling the action here.
Morrison Jr. is looking to take a break and control but Saldini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Morrison Jr. tries to pass to full mount but Saldini defends it.
Saldini is looking for a sweep. Morrison Jr. is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Morrison Jr. stalling.
Saldini desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Saldini is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Morrison Jr. in particular looking to stall.
Saldini has his hands clasped together around Morrison Jr.'s back. He's all about the action.
Morrison Jr. perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Morrison Jr. is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Saldini! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (7) vs (0) Saldini#T3#
Saldini really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Saldini is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Morrison Jr. trying to control but Saldini is having none of it.
Morrison Jr. controlling the position easily from mount.
Saldini has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Morrison Jr. (10) vs (0) Saldini#T4#
Morrison Jr. struggling to keep hold of the position.
Morrison Jr. has good solid back control here.
Morrison Jr. struggling to keep hold of the position.
Saldini just trying to survive but Morrison Jr. is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Morrison Jr. trying to control momentarily.
#T5#
Morrison Jr. keeps control of the position as Saldini tries to break free.
#SUB#
Saldini is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Morrison Jr. gets his way!
Saldini really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Morrison Jr.'s hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morrison Jr. slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T6#
Morrison Jr. struggling to keep hold of the position.
Morrison Jr. is really struggling to control Saldini but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Morrison Jr. patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Saldini looking very determined here, making life difficult for Morrison Jr..
Morrison Jr. wants to control the position but Saldini frees himself and scrambles - Morrison Jr. manages to regain control in side control.
Morrison Jr. trying to control the position but Saldini is working away. #T7#
Saldini struggling a bit here.
Saldini is trying to improve his position.
Saldini prevents Morrison Jr. from improving position.
Saldini can't do much from the bottom here.
Saldini is looking for a sweep.
Morrison Jr. trying to control the position but Saldini is working away. #T8#
Saldini struggling a bit here.
Morrison Jr. wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saldini keeps working.
Saldini tries to control but Morrison Jr. manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Morrison Jr. (13) vs (0) Saldini
Morrison Jr. doesn't have the hooks in and Saldini manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (13) vs (2) Saldini
Saldini engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Morrison Jr. looking for a sweep. Not yet Morrison Jr., not yet. #T9#
Morrison Jr. is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Morrison Jr. has an active guard here but Saldini has managed to pass into half guard.
Morrison Jr. wants to control but Saldini is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Morrison Jr. is trying to get back to full guard.#T10##SUB#
Morrison Jr. looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Saldini with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Morrison Jr. is looking for a sweep. Saldini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Saldini seems content to control.#T11#
Saldini is trying to control the action in half guard but Morrison Jr. is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Morrison Jr. manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Saldini sitting in guard here, content to control.
Morrison Jr. will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Morrison Jr. 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.
Saldini passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (13) vs (5) Saldini
Saldini wants to control but Morrison Jr. is keeping him busy.
Morrison Jr. is looking to reverse the position.#T12#
Morrison Jr. sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Morrison Jr. is looking to improve his position.
Saldini is pressing down on Morrison Jr.'s thigh, looking to free his foot. Morrison Jr. is holding on for now.
Morrison Jr. tries to get to full guard but Saldini has control of the leg.
Morrison Jr. has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Saldini is working away from the top position though.#T13#
Saldini is looking to take a break and control but Morrison Jr. is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Morrison Jr. tries to get to full guard but Saldini has control of the leg.
Morrison Jr. really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Morrison Jr. looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Morrison Jr. looking for submissions off his back.#T14##SUB2#
Saldini is looking for a kimura here.
Saldini is looking to advance position but Morrison Jr. won't allow it.
Morrison Jr. tries to get to full guard but Saldini has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saldini sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morrison Jr. takes the fight on points by 13 to 5.
David Morrison Jr. retains his bantamweight title!
Our winner, David Morrison Jr., made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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