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Event:
TWGC 42 (185lbs, D3): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Sep 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Billy Leighton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ariel Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Leighton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Diaz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Leighton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD2#
Diaz throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Leighton tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Diaz is in Leighton's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Leighton (0) vs (2) Diaz
Diaz wants to control from the top but Leighton keeps moving.
Diaz passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leighton is not content to let Diaz control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz wants to free his trapped foot but Leighton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Leighton trying to control but Diaz postures up.
#T1#
Diaz trying to control the action but Leighton is working from the bottom.
Leighton on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Leighton tries to get out of the position.
Diaz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Leighton trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Diaz manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Leighton (0) vs (5) Diaz
Leighton is trying desperately to improve position.
Leighton is trying to escape the mount but Diaz keeps good control and instead manages to take Leighton's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Leighton (0) vs (8) Diaz#T2##SUB2#
Diaz is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Leighton won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Diaz off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ariel Diaz! |
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Event:
Summit Series 2: Qualifier 2
Date: Aug 31, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Billy Leighton closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Morgan Leighton did well to prevent Billy Leighton getting side control.
Billy Leighton is pressing down on Morgan Leighton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Morgan Leighton is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Billy Leighton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Morgan Leighton sees it coming and defends easily.
Morgan Leighton regains full guard. Nicely done.
Billy Leighton trying to control but Morgan Leighton is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Morgan Leighton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan Leighton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Morgan Leighton throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T1#
Morgan Leighton wants to stand but Billy Leighton is controlling the position.
Morgan Leighton trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Morgan Leighton shoots in and drives through. Billy Leighton sprawls well.
Billy Leighton tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD#
Morgan Leighton throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Billy Leighton was covering up waiting for the punch and Morgan Leighton finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Morgan Leighton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Morgan Leighton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Morgan Leighton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Billy Leighton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Billy Leighton has control of Morgan Leighton's left arm, preventing Morgan Leighton from doing any damage.
Morgan Leighton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Morgan Leighton is looking to work some ground and pound but Billy Leighton has wrist control.
Morgan Leighton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Billy Leighton throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Billy Leighton defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Morgan Leighton.
Billy Leighton is looking for the big counter here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morgan Leighton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Billy Leighton but Billy Leighton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morgan Leighton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morgan Leighton throws a hook to the side of Billy Leighton's head but Billy Leighton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Billy Leighton.
I think Billy Leighton has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 10:10
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 9:10
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Billy Leighton! |
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