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CACC 189: Pripyat vs Morgan PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; D.D Panda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Guillo Perez !
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Bruno Lombardi and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Panda stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Panda wants it to stay on the feet.
Panda closes the distance and pushes Perez back into the ropes.
Panda jumps into guard, dragging Perez to the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Panda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Panda 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.
Panda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Perez trying to control the position from guard on top but Panda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Panda looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Perez passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Panda (0) vs (3) Perez
Panda wants to control but Perez postures up.
Perez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Panda keeps working.
Perez controls the position.
Perez is trying to get an arm triangle but Panda is defending well.
Perez wants to control but Panda is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panda manages to work his way to half guard, despite Perez 's best efforts.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Panda is not content to let Perez control the position.
Panda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Panda is refusing to be controlled, as Perez sits in half guard.
Perez is trying to work for a kimura but Panda is defending well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Perez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Panda does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Panda might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Panda is just riding it out for now. Perez eventually gives up the hold.
Panda is refusing to be controlled, as Perez sits in half guard.
Panda actively working from the bottom here.
Perez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Panda is just riding it out for now. Perez eventually gives up the hold.
Perez wants to free his trapped foot but Panda is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Perez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Panda is just riding it out for now. Perez eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panda looking for submissions off his back.
Perez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Panda (0) vs (6) Perez
Panda is in all sorts of trouble here.
Panda has given up his back here. Will Perez look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Panda (0) vs (9) Perez
Panda is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
I really don't envy Panda right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Panda defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Panda breaks Perez 's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Panda (2) vs (9) Perez
Panda drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Panda jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Panda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Perez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Panda slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Panda trying to control but Perez is working from the bottom.
Panda is really struggling to control Perez but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Perez keeping full guard, as Panda tries to pass.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Perez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Panda drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Panda jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Panda stands and throws Perez 's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Panda (5) vs (9) Perez
Perez is trying to get back to half guard.
Panda tries for a kimura but Perez is defending well.
Panda working away.
Panda taking a break here but Perez is having none of it and regains half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Panda tries to pass the half guard into mount. Perez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Perez is defending against the submission attempts here by Panda.
Perez is staying active underneath Panda, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Perez has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Panda. Oh but Perez has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Panda goes limp - he's gone! Perez jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Guillo Perez !
During a confident post fight interview, Guillo Perez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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