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TWGC 33 (170lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 10 losses; Morrison Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Rap Tori!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Russell Pearce and Bruno Lombardi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Tori displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lee.
Tori shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lee as he avoids it easily.
Lee looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Tori
Lee is thwarting Tori's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tori wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee wants to take a breather but Tori is having none of it.
Lee moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Tori. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (5) vs (0) Tori
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lee (7) vs (0) Tori
Lee fails to advance to Tori's back.
Tori working to try and regain half guard.
Lee with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Tori is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lee wants to control the pace but Tori is squirming around nicely.
Lee sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tori really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lee trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lee tries to take Tori's back but instead Tori uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Lee looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee seems to be working for a kimura but Tori defends the submission attempt.
Tori tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.
Lee is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tori is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lee's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lee's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lee (7) vs (4) Tori
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tori has managed to slip his arm under Lee's chin. This could be all over... yep, Lee is tapping out! Submission win for Tori.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rap Tori!
Rap Tori was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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