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TWGC 36 (205lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2 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 London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Helio Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Eliott Leighton!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shirou Masuda and Taro Takaoka.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Leighton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gracias fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gracias tries to clinch but Leighton is having none of it.
Gracias moves in looking to clinch but Leighton pushes him off.
Gracias tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gracias shoots in and gets a takedown into Leighton's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracias (2) vs (0) Leighton
Leighton pushes a forearm under Gracias's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Gracias is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eliott Leighton!
During a confident post fight interview, Eliott Leighton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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