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TWGC 29 (170lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between David Morrison Jr. (ranked 1705 p4p, 94 weight class) and Dado Mata (ranked 1071 p4p, 133 weight class). Morrison Jr. comes to the cage accompanied by Face The Pain. Mata has chosen 和楽器バンド / 千本桜 as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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 27 wins and 10 losses; David Morrison Jr.! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 17 losses; Dado Mata!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Horrible takedown attempt by Mata or perhaps it was just good defense by Morrison Jr., which made it look bad.
Morrison Jr. changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
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.
Mata 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: Morrison Jr. (0) vs (2) Mata
Mata looking to sit in guard and control but Morrison Jr. gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (2) vs (2) Mata
Morrison Jr. looking to pass the guard.
Morrison Jr. is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison Jr. won't allow Mata to sweep him here.
Morrison Jr. is pushing down on Mata's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mata is fighting to maintain full guard but Morrison Jr. has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mata is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morrison Jr. is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Morrison Jr. is trying to control the action in half guard but Mata is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mata is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mata moves into full guard.
Morrison Jr. trying to control but Mata is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (5) vs (2) Mata
Morrison Jr. taking a breather here.
Mata looking for a sweep but Morrison Jr. has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Morrison Jr. (7) vs (2) Mata
Morrison Jr. 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!
Morrison Jr. gets to mount! Mata was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Morrison Jr. (9) vs (2) Mata
Mata 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mata tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Morrison Jr. controlling the position easily from mount.
Morrison Jr. jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Mata is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Mata and Morrison Jr. has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Mata is looking for a sweep.
Mata looking for a sweep but Morrison Jr. has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Morrison Jr. (11) vs (2) Mata
Mata is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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: Morrison Jr. (11) vs (4) Mata
Morrison Jr. working for a triangle but Mata defends it easily.
Mata wants to control from the top but Morrison Jr. keeps moving.
Mata passes Morrison Jr.'s left leg - he's now in half guard.
Morrison Jr. is pressing down on Mata's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mata puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Mata is keen to just control but Morrison Jr. is a slippery customer.
Mata is stalling here. Morrison Jr. is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mata seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Morrison Jr. has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Morrison Jr. (15) vs (4) Mata
Mata tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morrison Jr. wants to control but Mata is keeping him busy.
Mata tries to buck Morrison Jr. off but Morrison Jr. is having none of it.
Mata trying to remain calm as Morrison Jr. controls from the top position.
Morrison Jr. is looking to take a break and control but Mata is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mata manages to work his way to half guard, despite Morrison Jr.'s best efforts.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mata wants to control but Morrison Jr. is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mata wants to control but Morrison Jr. passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (18) vs (4) Mata
You can see the frustration on Mata's face as Morrison Jr. controls the position.
Mata is looking for a sweep.
Morrison Jr. is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mata knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mata tries to buck Morrison Jr. off but Morrison Jr. is having none of it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. is looking to take a break and control but Mata is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mata is trying to get back to half guard.
Morrison Jr. takes a little break here. Mata wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Mata manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. wants to free his trapped foot but Mata is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mata is trying to get back to full guard.
Morrison Jr. is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mata sees it coming and defends easily.
Morrison Jr. trying to control from half guard but Mata is working away.
Mata tries to get to full guard but Morrison Jr. has control of the leg.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mata wants to get back to full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mata manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Morrison Jr. stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mata swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mata is trying to push Morrison Jr. off with his feet but Morrison Jr. grabs hold of one of the legs and drops back looking for a submission! He's cranking on one of Mata's ankles and Mata is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Ankle Lock). David Morrison Jr.!
A very excited looking David Morrison Jr. 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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