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CWC 294 - Brown vs Morrison 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 11 losses; Eliott Leighton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 13 losses; Andy Bangsit!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Leighton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bangsit swivels and escapes.
Bangsit feints the counter takedown.
Leighton darts in looking for a takedown but Bangsit gets double underhooks and turns Leighton into the cage.
Bangsit drags the fight down to the ground.
Leighton drops back looking for a leg! Bangsit is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bangsit manages to kick Leighton off! Leighton jumps back into Bangsit's guard.
Leighton trying to control the position from guard on top but Bangsit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leighton passes Bangsit's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bangsit wants to get back to full guard.
Leighton is working for an americana but Bangsit has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Leighton was thinking about the submission.
Leighton trying to control but Bangsit is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leighton is really struggling to control Bangsit but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bangsit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Leighton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leighton looking to pass the guard.
Leighton pushing down on Bangsit's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Leighton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bangsit is just riding it out for now. Leighton eventually gives up the hold.
Bangsit is trying to maintain the position but Leighton is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bangsit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Leighton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Leighton seems to be working for a kimura but Bangsit defends the submission attempt.
Leighton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bangsit sees it coming and defends easily.
Bangsit is defending against the submission attempts here by Leighton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bangsit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bangsit is defending against the submission attempts here by Leighton.
Leighton is working for a submission of some sort.
Leighton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bangsit sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bangsit keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Leighton is working for a submission of some sort.
Bangsit is looking to improve his position.
Leighton seems to be looking for submissions.
Bangsit is concentrating on defense, preventing Leighton from advancing position.
Leighton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bangsit trying to control from the bottom.
Leighton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Leighton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bangsit doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Leighton.
Leighton looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Leighton is working for a submission of some sort.
Bangsit moves into full guard.
Leighton is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bangsit working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Leighton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Leighton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Leighton postures up.
Bangsit had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Leighton defends it easily.
Leighton drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bangsit looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bangsit looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bangsit! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Leighton (0) vs (4) Bangsit
Bangsit trying to control the position but Leighton is working away.
Bangsit is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
My spies in Cloud9 inform me that Bangsit has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Leighton is looking to reverse the position.
Bangsit content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Bangsit is looking to take a break and control but Leighton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bangsit tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bangsit has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Leighton is looking to regain half guard here but Bangsit keeps moving and retains side control.
Leighton manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bangsit's best efforts.
Bangsit content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bangsit seems to be working for a kimura but Leighton defends the submission attempt.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bangsit is taking a breather. Leighton says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bangsit is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Leighton (0) vs (7) Bangsit
Bangsit 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 Bangsit has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Bangsit takes a little break here. Leighton wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bangsit trying to control the action but Leighton is working from the bottom.
Leighton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bangsit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leighton keeps working.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Bangsit politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Bangsit prefers to stall for the moment though.
Bangsit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leighton keeps working.
Leighton is looking to regain half guard here but Bangsit keeps moving and retains side control.
Bangsit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leighton keeps working.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Bangsit swings around for an armbar but Leighton sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bangsit's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leighton (2) vs (7) Bangsit
Leighton wants to pass the guard but Bangsit is keeping the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Leighton trying to control the position from guard on top but Bangsit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leighton postures up.
Leighton is looking to advance position but Bangsit has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Leighton (2) vs (11) Bangsit
Leighton can't escape the position.
Leighton is squirming around, avoiding Bangsit's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bangsit wins on points by 11 to 2. |
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