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CWC 329 - New York 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 13 losses; Guillo Perez ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 17 losses; Eliott Leighton!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Alyssa Summers and John Kavanagh.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Leighton takes the fight into the clinch.
Leighton drags the fight down to the ground.
Perez trying to control the position from guard on top but Leighton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Perez 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Perez trying to move into half guard but instead Leighton has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Perez (0) vs (2) Leighton
Perez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Leighton content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez looking to control.
Leighton wants to control from the top but Perez keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leighton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Leighton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Leighton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Leighton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Leighton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Perez is trying to keep Leighton in close.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Perez holds on and takes a little breather.
Perez is trying to control the position but Leighton postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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!
Perez controlling the position.
Leighton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Leighton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Perez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Perez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Perez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Perez keeping moving, preventing Leighton from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leighton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Perez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Leighton trying to control but Perez is working from the bottom.
Perez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Perez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leighton wants to control from the top but Perez keeps moving.
Leighton sitting in guard here, content to control.
Leighton drops back looking for a leg! Perez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Perez manages to kick Leighton off! Leighton jumps back into Perez 's guard.
Perez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Perez keeping moving, preventing Leighton from controlling successfully.
Perez controlling Leighton's posture.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Perez 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Leighton wants to control from the top but Perez keeps moving.
Perez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Leighton manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Perez (2) vs (2) Leighton
Leighton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Perez (2) vs (4) Leighton
Perez trying to control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Perez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Leighton wants to control from the top but Perez keeps moving.
Leighton might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Perez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Perez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Leighton wants to control from the top but Perez keeps moving.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Perez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Leighton defends it easily.
Perez is pulling down on Leighton's head. It's preventing any offense from Leighton, at least for the moment.
Perez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Leighton trying to control but Perez is working from the bottom.
Leighton has gone for a leg lock! Perez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Leighton's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Perez (4) vs (4) Leighton
Leighton looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Perez passes into half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Perez is looking to stall here but Leighton recovers full guard.
Perez trying to control but Leighton is working from the bottom.
Leighton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Leighton is looking for a triangle but Perez pushes his legs off easily.
Leighton has an active guard here but Perez has managed to pass into half guard.
Leighton wants to control but Perez is keeping busy.
Perez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Leighton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Leighton looking for submissions off his back.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Leighton won't allow Perez to pass to mount.
Leighton moves into full guard.
Perez wants to control from the top but Leighton keeps moving.
Perez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Leighton throws his legs up looking for a submission but Perez uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Perez (7) vs (4) Leighton
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Leighton regains half guard.
Perez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Leighton actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Leighton is not content to let Perez control the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Leighton wants to improve his position but Perez is controlling well.
Perez is working for a kimura but Leighton is defending it quite comfortably.
Perez seems to be working for a kimura but Leighton defends the submission attempt.
Leighton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Perez is working for a kimura but Leighton is defending it quite comfortably.
Perez is keen to just control but Leighton is a slippery customer.
Leighton is looking for a sweep. Perez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Perez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Leighton sees it coming and defends easily.
Perez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Perez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Perez (10) vs (4) Leighton
Perez looking to secure an arm triangle but Leighton defends it well.
Leighton keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Perez takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
Our winner, Guillo Perez , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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