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TWGC 15 (155lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hakuin Ekaku Jr and David Morrison. Ekaku Jr kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Jiu Jitsu. Morrison has chosen Diary of a Madman as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as David Morrison enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Hakuin Ekaku Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; David Morrison!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Columbo Gatti and Chad Campbell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Morrison is defended easily by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ekaku Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Ekaku Jr gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ekaku Jr (2) vs (0) Morrison
Ekaku Jr is looking to advance position but Morrison won't allow it.
Ekaku Jr is working for a submission of some sort.
Ekaku Jr tries to pass to full mount but Morrison defends it.
Morrison has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku Jr passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ekaku Jr (5) vs (0) Morrison
Morrison tries to buck Ekaku Jr off but Ekaku Jr is having none of it.
Ekaku Jr is looking to take a break and control but Morrison is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Morrison knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Morrison regains half guard.
Morrison is looking for a sweep. Ekaku Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've been hearing that Ekaku Jr has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Morrison moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ekaku Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morrison is keeping the position for now.
Ekaku Jr won't allow Morrison to sweep him here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Morrison is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morrison is keeping the position for now.
Morrison looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ekaku Jr slips nicely into half guard.
Ekaku Jr passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ekaku Jr (8) vs (0) Morrison
Ekaku Jr goes for an armbar but Morrison turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Morrison. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ekaku Jr (8) vs (2) Morrison
Morrison trying to control the position from guard on top but Ekaku Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ekaku Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr keeping moving, preventing Morrison from controlling successfully.
Ekaku Jr pulls Morrison in close to prevent any damage.
Morrison trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ekaku Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Morrison being controlled here momentarily.
Ekaku Jr being controlled here, momentarily.
Ekaku Jr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ekaku Jr (10) vs (2) Morrison
Morrison tries to roll over but Ekaku Jr keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr wants to pass the guard but Morrison is defending well.
Ekaku Jr is looking for a kimura here.
Ekaku Jr prevents Morrison from improving his position.
Ekaku Jr tries to pass to full mount but Morrison defends it.
Morrison works his way to full guard. Good work.
Morrison tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr looking to pass the guard.
Morrison has his foot on Ekaku Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ekaku Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Ekaku Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Morrison has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ekaku Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Morrison's legs - danger averted.
Morrison has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ekaku Jr has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ekaku Jr (13) vs (2) Morrison
Ekaku Jr advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ekaku Jr (15) vs (2) Morrison
Ekaku Jr looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Ekaku Jr goes for an armbar but Morrison turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Morrison. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ekaku Jr (15) vs (4) Morrison
Ekaku Jr keeping moving, preventing Morrison from controlling successfully.
Ekaku Jr pulls Morrison in close to prevent any damage.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr keeping full guard, as Morrison tries to pass.
Ekaku Jr controls Morrison momentarily but Morrison frees himself.
Morrison thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Morrison trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ekaku Jr manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ekaku Jr (17) vs (4) Morrison
Ekaku Jr slips nicely into half guard.
Morrison manages to get to full guard.
Ekaku Jr is sitting in close to Morrison's body. Morrison has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Ekaku Jr is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Ekaku Jr is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Morrison.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). David Morrison!
David Morrison decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Hakuin Ekaku Jr had this to say: 'God Bless all. Thank you to my inspiration, my father, THE GREATEST EVER Hakuin "Zen" Ekaku.'. |
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