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TWGC 27 (145lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between David Morrison Jr. (ranked 1950 p4p, 108 weight class) and Gaia Ky Jr (ranked 758 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Morrison Jr. might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Face The Pain. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 8 losses; David Morrison Jr.! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Gaia Ky Jr!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ky Jr drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Morrison Jr. (0) vs (4) Ky Jr
Ky Jr works to advance to full mount. Morrison Jr. defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Morrison Jr. (0) vs (6) Ky Jr
Morrison Jr. keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ky Jr working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Morrison Jr. regains half guard.
Morrison Jr. makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Morrison Jr..
Morrison Jr. seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Ky Jr wants to control from the top but Morrison Jr. keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ky Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Morrison Jr. is retaining full guard.
Ky Jr trying to move into half guard but instead Morrison Jr. has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (2) vs (6) Ky Jr
Ky Jr trying to control the position.
Morrison Jr. wants to control from the top but Ky Jr keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ky Jr working for submissions but it's allowed Morrison Jr. to get to half guard.
Morrison Jr. is keen to just control but Ky Jr is a slippery customer.
Ky Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Ky Jr wants to get back to full guard but Morrison Jr. has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (5) vs (6) Ky Jr
Ky Jr has given up his back here. Will Morrison Jr. look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Morrison Jr. (8) vs (6) Ky Jr
I really don't envy Ky Jr right now.
Morrison Jr. really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Morrison Jr. is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ky Jr defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Morrison Jr. looking for the RNC.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Morrison Jr. gets his way!
Morrison Jr. looking to break Ky Jr's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ky Jr remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Morrison Jr. will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Morrison Jr. is trying to stick to Ky Jr's back but Ky Jr is turning into Morrison Jr.. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Morrison Jr.'s guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ky Jr. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (8) vs (8) Ky Jr
Ky Jr preventing the sweep.
Ky Jr slips nicely into half guard.
Ky Jr working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Morrison Jr.'s thigh. Morrison Jr. counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Morrison Jr. looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ky Jr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrison Jr. is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morrison Jr. has an active guard here but Ky Jr has managed to pass into half guard.
Ky Jr passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (8) vs (11) Ky Jr
Morrison Jr. bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (10) vs (11) Ky Jr
Ky Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ky Jr working for a triangle but Morrison Jr. defends it easily.
Ky Jr being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. won't allow Ky Jr to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ky Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Morrison Jr. passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (13) vs (11) Ky Jr
Ky Jr tries to improve position but can't.
Ky Jr sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ky Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Ky Jr regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. trying to control but Ky Jr is working from the bottom.
Ky Jr wants to control the position but Morrison Jr. says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Morrison Jr. trying to pass the guard but Ky Jr defending well.
Morrison Jr. controlling the action here.
Ky Jr felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Morrison Jr. wants to control but Ky Jr is keeping him busy.
Morrison Jr. is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Morrison Jr. is thwarting Ky Jr's attempts to control the position.
Morrison Jr. controlling the action here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (16) vs (11) Ky Jr
Ky Jr trying to remain calm as Morrison Jr. controls from the top position.
Ky Jr is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Morrison Jr. looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ky Jr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Morrison Jr.'s legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Morrison Jr.'s back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Morrison Jr. (16) vs (15) Ky Jr
Ky Jr patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Morrison Jr. is trying to break free.
Ky Jr is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Morrison Jr. has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Ky Jr has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. can't escape the position.
Morrison Jr. is working hard here to advance position.
Morrison Jr. fending off the submission attempt from Ky Jr.
Morrison Jr. is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Ky Jr is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Morrison Jr. has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Ky Jr patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Morrison Jr. tries to escape the position.
Ky Jr is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Ky Jr patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ky Jr's arms.
Ky Jr is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Ky Jr is persistently looking for the submission but Morrison Jr. is defending it well.
Ky Jr has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Morrison Jr. tries to break free.
Morrison Jr. looking very determined here, making life difficult for Ky Jr.
Ky Jr has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Morrison Jr. has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Morrison Jr. manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ky Jr's guard. Nice work there by Morrison Jr..
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (18) vs (15) Ky Jr
Ky Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Morrison Jr. doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Morrison Jr. manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Morrison Jr. slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (21) vs (15) Ky Jr
Ky Jr struggling a bit here.
Ky Jr tries to control but Morrison Jr. manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Morrison Jr. (24) vs (15) Ky Jr
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. looking for the RNC.
Morrison Jr. looking for the choke but no joy.
Ky Jr staying busy and making it hard for Morrison Jr. to control.
You can see the frustration on Ky Jr's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Morrison Jr. trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Morrison Jr. controls the action.
Ky Jr is trying to break free.
Morrison Jr. gets his hands free as Ky Jr looks to control.
Morrison Jr. controlling well, preventing Ky Jr from escaping the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Morrison Jr. not allowing Ky Jr to control his hands.
Ky Jr is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Morrison Jr. is trying to stick to Ky Jr's back but Ky Jr is turning into Morrison Jr.. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Morrison Jr.'s guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ky Jr. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (24) vs (17) Ky Jr
Ky Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ky Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morrison Jr. looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ky Jr is one step ahead there.
Morrison Jr. manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ky Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (26) vs (17) Ky Jr
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ky Jr working a defensive guard here.
Ky Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Morrison Jr. passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (29) vs (17) Ky Jr
Ky Jr is not content to let Morrison Jr. control the position.
Morrison Jr. is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ky Jr will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ky Jr has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ky Jr manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Morrison Jr. content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ky Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ky Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ky Jr keeping moving, preventing Morrison Jr. from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morrison Jr. takes the fight on points by 29 to 17.
A relieved looking David Morrison Jr. thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Gaia Ky Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'I will be back stronger, I'm humble in defeat.'. |
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