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CWC 295 Morrison Jr vs Saldini PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 11 losses; Brian Ortega! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Kevin Walters!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Walters changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ortega tries to avoid it but Walters manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ortega to the ground. Ortega escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Walters closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ortega quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ortega (0) vs (2) Walters
The fighters are battling for position here. Ortega manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ortega not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Walters trying to control the position from guard on top but Ortega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ortega being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walters wants to control from the top but Ortega keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walters trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ortega looking for a guillotine here but Walters defends easily.
Ortega had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Walters defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walters trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Walters advances to half guard.
Walters is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ortega! Score +3 for passing guard: Ortega (0) vs (5) Walters
Ortega wants to hold on but Walters pushes him away.
Ortega holds of for dear life.
Ortega tries to hold on but Walters pushes him away.
Ortega is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ortega tries to control the position but Walters now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ortega (0) vs (8) Walters
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walters controls the position.
Walters avoiding Ortega 's attempts to control his hands.
Ortega wants to escape the position.
Ortega is working hard here to advance position.
Walters has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortega is trying to break free.
Walters has got one arm under Ortega's chin. This could be trouble... Ortega trying to control the other hand but Walters gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Ortega has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kevin Walters!
Kevin Walters managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Conviction, into his post fight interview. |
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