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CWC 247 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 13 wins and 10 losses; Karelin Pripyat! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 11 losses; Richard Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pripyat clinches with his opponent.
Pripyat has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Morgan uses from the top position.
Pripyat 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.
Morgan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pripyat working a defensive guard here.
Pripyat is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at MONEY TEAM!!! that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Pripyat looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morgan is one step ahead there.
Pripyat is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pripyat dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (2) vs (0) Morgan
Morgan pulls Pripyat in close to his closed guard and prevents Pripyat from doing any damage or advancing position.
Morgan looking for a triangle here. Pripyat is fighting it but it looks tight! Morgan pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Pripyat is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). 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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