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TWGC 12 (145lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Julian Gniewek and Melvin Morris. Melvin Morris is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Julian Gniewek! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Melvin Morris!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gniewek gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gniewek is pressed up against the cage. Morris has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gniewek down to the mat. Gniewek avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Morris has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gniewek is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Morris moves into range and clinches up with Gniewek.
Morris drags the fight down to the ground.
Gniewek trying to control the position from guard on top but Morris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morris controlling the position.
Morris wants to hit a switch here but Gniewek passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Morris there! Score +3 for passing guard: Gniewek (3) vs (0) Morris
Morris gets back to half guard.
Morris looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morris is holding on to half guard well.
Morris trying to control from the bottom.
Morris is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gniewek's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gniewek's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gniewek (3) vs (4) Morris
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gniewek is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Morris looking to break Gniewek's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Gniewek remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Morris will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Gniewek is really stuck here.
Gniewek preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Morris.
Gniewek tries to roll but Morris sticks to his back.
Morris has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Gniewek! Can he survive? No! He's out! Morris gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Melvin Morris!
An out of breath Melvin Morris thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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