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CWC 291 - Tokyo 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 10 losses; Eliott Leighton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Billy Jones!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Hirohito Nitta and Shirou Masuda.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Jones looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Leighton (0) vs (2) Jones
Leighton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jones defends well.
Jones passes Leighton's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Leighton 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.
Jones works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Leighton (0) vs (5) Jones
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leighton regains half guard.
My spies in Golden Harvest inform me that Jones has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Leighton sees it coming and defends easily.
Leighton actively working from the bottom here.
Leighton is in trouble now - Jones has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Leighton (0) vs (8) Jones
Jones jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Leighton is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Leighton and Jones has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Leighton is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Leighton, who protects the arm well.
Leighton gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Leighton looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Jones pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Leighton (0) vs (11) Jones
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Leighton is looking to escape.
Leighton sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jones is looking for a kimura but Leighton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones to get the leverage.
Leighton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
Leighton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Leighton defends it well.
Jones is looking to advance position but Leighton won't allow it.
Jones 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. Leighton tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Jones!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Billy Jones!
Billy Jones took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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