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TWGC 25 (170lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between David Morrison (ranked 1942 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jalaluddin Aziz (ranked 1467 p4p, 0 weight class). Morrison comes into the arena with Diary of a Madman blaring out of the sound system. Aziz comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Dalshar Project - Afghan Rastaman kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 11 losses; David Morrison! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jalaluddin Aziz!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Morrison gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Morrison (4) vs (0) Aziz
Aziz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Morrison's best efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aziz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Aziz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Morrison seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Morrison trying to control the position from guard on top but Aziz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morrison pushing down on Aziz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aziz is pressing down on Morrison's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Aziz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Morrison is aware though and is defending well.
Morrison preventing the sweep.
Aziz working a defensive guard here.
Aziz is looking for a triangle but Morrison pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aziz wants to sweep but no luck.
Aziz has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Morrison is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Aziz. Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (7) vs (0) Aziz
Morrison moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Morrison (9) vs (0) Aziz
Aziz wants to control but Morrison is having none of it.
Morrison looking to control and managing it successfully.
Morrison's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Morrison is stalling here but it's allowed Aziz to get half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aziz is trying to maintain the position but Morrison is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Aziz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Morrison pulls his head out easily.
Morrison controlling the action here.
Aziz wants to get back to full guard.
Morrison tries to pass the half guard into mount. Aziz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Aziz is refusing to be controlled, as Morrison sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aziz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Morrison looking to sit in guard and control but Aziz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison (9) vs (2) Aziz
Morrison looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aziz is one step ahead there.
Aziz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Aziz wants to pass the guard but Morrison is keeping the position.
Aziz trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrison had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aziz defends it easily.
Aziz forces his way into half guard.
Morrison is looking for a sweep. Aziz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aziz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Morrison is just riding it out for now. Aziz eventually gives up the hold.
Morrison tries to get to full guard but Aziz has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Aziz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Morrison doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aziz.
Morrison tries to get to full guard but Aziz has control of the leg.
Morrison won't allow Aziz to pass to mount.
Morrison trying to control from the bottom.
Morrison is trying to get back to full guard.
Morrison tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Aziz has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (9) vs (5) Aziz
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Morrison tries to reverse the position but Aziz maintains control.
Aziz is looking to work his way around to Morrison's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Aziz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Aziz wants to finish this one by submission but Morrison is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Aziz.
Morrison stops Aziz from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Morrison is trying to escape the mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Morrison regains half guard.
Aziz wants to control but Morrison is keeping him busy.
Morrison is trying to get back to full guard.
Aziz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Morrison sees it coming and defends easily.
Aziz is looking to take a break and control but Morrison is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aziz is working for a kimura but Morrison is defending it quite comfortably.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Aziz wants to pass the guard but Morrison is defending well.
Morrison wants to improve his position but Aziz is controlling well.
Morrison moves into full guard.
Morrison bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aziz's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison (11) vs (5) Aziz
Morrison wants to control from the top but Aziz keeps moving.
Morrison looking to pass the guard.
Aziz working for a triangle but Morrison defends it easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Aziz working a defensive guard here.
Aziz looking for a sweep. Not yet Aziz, not yet.
Aziz pulls Morrison in close to prevent any damage.
Aziz is trying to control the position but Morrison postures up.
Morrison passes Aziz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Aziz wants to get back to full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Morrison is pressing down on Aziz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Aziz is holding on for now.
Morrison works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (14) vs (5) Aziz
Morrison is looking to take a break and control but Aziz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aziz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Morrison in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Aziz tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Morrison!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Morrison!
David Morrison thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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