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SSG 195 Ulatov vs Cheese PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hamish Farquharson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Stix Itinya!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Itinya defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Farquharson.
Farquharson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Itinya pinned against the cage. Itinya gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Farquharson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Itinya as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hamish Farquharson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Farquharson shoots in looking for a takedown. Itinya tries to sprawl out of it but Farquharson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Itinya manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Farquharson dives in for a single leg takedown but Itinya sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Itinya has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson tries for a takedown but Itinya manages to get underhooks.
Itinya is fighting off a takedown attempt but Farquharson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Itinya to the mat. Itinya regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Farquharson (2) vs (0) Itinya
Itinya is pulling down on Farquharson's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farquharson won't allow Itinya to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Itinya manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Farquharson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Farquharson (2) vs (2) Itinya
Farquharson 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.
Itinya tries to free his leg and advance position but Farquharson is retaining full guard.
Itinya seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Farquharson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Itinya is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Farquharson is controlling Itinya's posture.
Farquharson looking to control.
Itinya slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson is trying to control the position but Itinya postures up.
Farquharson being controlled here, momentarily.
Farquharson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Farquharson is controlling Itinya's posture.
Itinya is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Farquharson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Farquharson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Itinya trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Itinya doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Itinya manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Itinya looking to pass the guard.
Itinya engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Itinya stands and throws Farquharson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Farquharson (2) vs (5) Itinya
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Itinya controls the position.
Farquharson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Itinya is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Farquharson (2) vs (7) Itinya
Itinya sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Itinya looking to control but Farquharson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Farquharson is trying desperately to improve position.
Farquharson tries to hold on but Itinya pushes him away.
Itinya looking to control but Farquharson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Farquharson tries to lock up and control but Itinya gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Farquharson (4) vs (7) Itinya
Farquharson postures up.
Farquharson trying to control the position from guard on top but Itinya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Itinya looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Farquharson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Itinya is keeping the position for now.
Itinya wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Itinya looking to hit a scissor sweep but Farquharson is one step ahead there.
Itinya pulls Farquharson in close to prevent any damage.
Farquharson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Itinya has control of Farquharson's left arm, preventing Farquharson from doing any damage.
Itinya looking to hit a scissor sweep but Farquharson is one step ahead there.
Itinya managing to control the position.
Itinya trying to keep a closed guard but Farquharson is proving a slippery customer.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Farquharson is fighting to break Itinya's control of his arms but Itinya is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Itinya tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Farquharson is looking to advance position but Itinya has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Farquharson (4) vs (11) Itinya
Farquharson tries to hold on but Itinya pushes him away.
Itinya looking to control and managing it successfully.
Itinya wants to take his opponent's back but Farquharson doesn't allow it.
Farquharson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Farquharson (6) vs (11) Itinya
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Itinya trying to control the position here.
Farquharson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Farquharson trying to control but Itinya is working from the bottom.
Itinya wants to control the position but Farquharson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Itinya wants to improve his position but Farquharson is controlling well.
Farquharson is pressing down on Itinya's thigh, looking to free his foot. Itinya is holding on for now.
Itinya keeping control of the position.
Itinya slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Itinya controls Farquharson momentarily but Farquharson frees himself.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Itinya controlling the position.
Farquharson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Itinya not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Itinya lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Farquharson (6) vs (13) Itinya
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Itinya wants to control from the top but Farquharson keeps moving.
Itinya wants to pass the guard but Farquharson is keeping the position.
Farquharson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Itinya is stalling in the full guard.
Itinya won't allow Farquharson to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Itinya is fighting to break Farquharson's control of his arms but Farquharson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Itinya trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Itinya wins on points by 13 to 6.
Stix Itinya seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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