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CWC 304 - Fiso vs Morrison Jr PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 27 losses; Antonio Brown ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and James Atkins.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ignatowski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brown .
Ignatowski closes the distance and clinches.
Brown looking for a takedown.
Brown has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Brown is trying to drag Ignatowski to the mat but Ignatowski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Brown . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ignatowski pulls guard.
Ignatowski working for a triangle but Brown defends it easily.
Ignatowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ignatowski manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Brown has Ignatowski in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (0) vs (2) Ignatowski
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Brown wants to sweep but no luck.
Ignatowski passes Brown 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski is stalling here. Brown is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ignatowski seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Brown has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brown (4) vs (2) Ignatowski
Ignatowski trying to control but Brown flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Brown (7) vs (2) Ignatowski
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ignatowski has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Brown has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Brown working for the choke.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ignatowski is really stuck here.
Ignatowski is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown is working for a rear naked choke. Ignatowski is not defending it well and Brown has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Ignatowski refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Ignatowski's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Antonio Brown !
After winning the bout, Antonio Brown thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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