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CWC 348 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Bjorn Akerfeldt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Arthur Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Morgan clinches.
Akerfeldt is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Morgan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Morgan successfully pulls guard.
Akerfeldt drops back looking for a leg! Morgan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Morgan manages to kick Akerfeldt off! Akerfeldt jumps back into Morgan's guard.
Akerfeldt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morgan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Akerfeldt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Akerfeldt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Akerfeldt stopping the sweep attempt from Morgan.
Morgan working for a triangle but Akerfeldt defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akerfeldt wants to pass the guard but Morgan is keeping the position.
Akerfeldt pushes down on Morgan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akerfeldt is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Morgan defends it well.
Morgan is looking to control Akerfeldt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Morgan avoid being mounted?
Akerfeldt is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Morgan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Akerfeldt pulls his head out easily.
Akerfeldt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Akerfeldt is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan gets back to full guard.
Akerfeldt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morgan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Akerfeldt postures up.
Akerfeldt drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Akerfeldt jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Akerfeldt forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akerfeldt wants to work for an arm triangle but Morgan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Morgan keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Morgan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Morgan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Morgan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Akerfeldt pulls his head out easily.
Akerfeldt is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Morgan is just riding it out for now. Akerfeldt eventually gives up the hold.
Akerfeldt is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Morgan! Score +3 for passing guard: Akerfeldt (3) vs (0) Morgan
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan tries to hold on but Akerfeldt postures up.
Akerfeldt jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Morgan is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Morgan and Akerfeldt has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Akerfeldt is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Morgan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Akerfeldt has hold of Morgan's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Morgan seems comfortable defending it but Akerfeldt has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Morgan is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Morgan is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Akerfeldt couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bjorn Akerfeldt!
Bjorn Akerfeldt decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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