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CACC 151: Ty vs Tetsuo PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Richard Morgan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Amos Burton!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Kavanagh and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Burton gets a clinch.
Burton successfully pulls guard.
Burton keeping moving, preventing Morgan from controlling successfully.
Burton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Morgan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Burton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Morgan defends well.
Morgan stands and throws Burton's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Morgan (3) vs (0) Burton
Morgan tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Morgan is looking to take a break and control but Burton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan tries for a kimura but Burton is defending well.
Burton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burton stops Morgan from passing to mount.
Burton sneaks back into half guard.
Burton is trying to get back to full guard.
Morgan is trying to control. Burton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Burton wants to get back to full guard.
Burton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Burton tries to roll over but Morgan keeps him under control.
Burton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Morgan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Burton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Morgan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Burton! Score +3 for passing guard: Morgan (6) vs (0) Burton
Morgan mounts Burton! Really nice guard pass there!
Morgan takes Burton's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Burton is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Morgan (9) vs (0) Burton
Morgan patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Morgan patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Morgan is looking to control Burton but Burton is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Morgan has the hooks in. Burton is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan looking for the choke but no joy.
Burton is in bad spot here.
Burton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Burton is trying to defend against the choke here but Morgan has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Morgan Tightens the hold and Burton taps out furiously! Morgan displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Richard Morgan!
Richard Morgan 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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