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CACC 124: Hirsch vs Pripyat PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Morrison Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Mate Orsic!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lee looking to score a takedown here. Orsic is defending well but Lee drives through and ends up in Orsic's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Orsic
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lee stands and throws Orsic's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (5) vs (0) Orsic
Orsic is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Orsic stops Lee from passing to mount.
Orsic manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Orsic is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee seems to be working for a kimura but Orsic defends the submission attempt.
Lee tries to pass to full mount but Orsic defends it.
Orsic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lee prevents Orsic from improving his position.
Orsic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Orsic trying to get back to full guard but Lee takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (8) vs (0) Orsic
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orsic is squirming around, avoiding Lee's attempts to control the action.
Orsic tries to improve his position but Lee has taken his back! Lee has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Orsic tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Lee pushes Orsic away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Morrison Lee!
After winning the bout, Morrison Lee thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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