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TWGC 26 (155lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between David Morrison Jr. (ranked 1787 p4p, 102 weight class) and Ricardo Gracie (ranked 2404 p4p, 0 weight class). Morrison Jr. comes to the cage accompanied by Face The Pain. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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 19 wins and 6 losses; David Morrison Jr.! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Ricardo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gracie is fighting off a takedown attempt but Morrison Jr. is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Gracie to the mat. Gracie regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (2) vs (0) Gracie
Morrison Jr. tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morrison Jr. pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Morrison Jr. pushes his legs off easily.
Morrison Jr. slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Morrison Jr. is posturing up here but Gracie has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Morrison Jr. tries to roll out but it's too tight and Morrison Jr. has to tap! Slick submission there by Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricardo Gracie!
During a confident post fight interview, Ricardo Gracie thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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