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CWC 299 - Prelims 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Billy Jones! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 13 losses; Eliott Leighton!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Jones has managed to clinch.
Leighton turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Leighton manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jones (0) vs (4) Leighton
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.
Jones struggling a bit here.
Jones tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Leighton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jones has one of Leighton's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Jones is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Leighton is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jones (0) vs (6) Leighton
My spies in The Factory inform me that Leighton has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Leighton is trying to control here but Jones has managed to regain half guard.
Leighton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jones is just riding it out for now. Leighton eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Leighton seems to be looking for submissions.
Jones is trying to maintain the position but Leighton is very close to passing his half guard.
Leighton trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leighton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've been hearing good reports from Jones's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Leighton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jones is just riding it out for now. Leighton eventually gives up the hold.
Leighton is looking for a kimura here.
Leighton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jones defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Leighton is working away from the top position though.
Jones wants to improve his position but Leighton is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Leighton is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Leighton is thwarting Jones's attempts to control the position.
Leighton moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Jones. Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (0) vs (9) Leighton
Leighton trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Leighton has control of an arm but Jones manages to advance to Leighton's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jones (4) vs (9) Leighton
Jones keeps control of the position as Leighton tries to break free.
Leighton breaks Jones's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (4) vs (11) Leighton
Jones is trying to keep Leighton in close.
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jones managing to control the position.
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.
Leighton trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Leighton postures up.
Leighton wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Leighton might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jones haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jones trying to control the position.
Leighton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Leighton trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jones has his foot on Leighton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Leighton works his way back into a safe position though.
Leighton drops back looking for a leg! Jones is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jones manages to kick Leighton off! Leighton jumps back into Jones's 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.
Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Leighton defends it easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jones 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.
Jones has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Leighton should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Jones has tightened it up now! Leighton should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). 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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