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CFC CG 17 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 28 losses; Shanti Anatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Billy Riley!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Riley or perhaps it was just good defense by Anatta, which made it look bad.
Riley drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Anatta (0) vs (4) Riley
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Anatta's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Anatta tries to bench press Riley off him but Riley keeps the position.
Riley is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Anatta is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Riley is trying to get an arm triangle but Anatta is defending well.
Anatta is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riley tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Riley looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anatta is trying to get back to half guard.
Anatta might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Anatta is working hard here to advance position.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Riley has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Riley swings around for an armbar but Anatta sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Riley's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (2) vs (4) Riley
Riley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Anatta avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Anatta preventing the sweep.
Anatta 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Anatta sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Anatta tries to free his leg and advance position but Riley is retaining full guard.
Riley bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Anatta's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (2) vs (6) Riley
Riley looking to pass the guard.
Riley is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Anatta is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Anatta has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (4) vs (6) Riley
Anatta trying to control but Riley is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anatta sitting in guard here, content to control.
Riley keeping moving, preventing Anatta from controlling successfully.
Anatta passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (7) vs (6) Riley
Riley is trying to get back to half guard.
Riley manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riley is not content to let Anatta control the position.
Anatta controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anatta is looking for a kimura here.
Riley tries to roll over but Anatta keeps him under control.
Riley is not content to let Anatta control the position.
Riley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Riley actively working from the bottom here.
Anatta is trying to control. Riley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Riley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Riley looking for submissions off his back.
Anatta is working for a kimura but Riley is defending it quite comfortably.
Riley won't allow Anatta to pass to mount.
Riley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Riley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Anatta seems to be working for a kimura but Riley defends the submission attempt.
Anatta passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (10) vs (6) Riley
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Riley is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Riley keeps trying to improve his position.
Anatta tries to control but Riley wriggling away.
Riley really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Riley is squirming around, avoiding Anatta's attempts to control the action.
Riley 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: Anatta (10) vs (8) Riley
Anatta working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Riley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Riley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Riley wants to pass the guard but Anatta is keeping the position.
Anatta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Riley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anatta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anatta bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Riley's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (12) vs (8) Riley
Anatta tries to free his leg and advance position but Riley is retaining full guard.
Anatta got a little sloppy there for a moment and Riley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anatta has managed to get both his arms back between Riley's legs - danger averted.
Riley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Riley has an active guard here but Anatta has managed to pass into half guard.
Riley slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Riley keeping moving, preventing Anatta from controlling successfully.
Riley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anatta defends well.
Riley looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Anatta passes into half guard.
Riley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Riley actively working from the bottom here.
Anatta is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Riley sees it coming and defends easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Riley is not content to let Anatta control the position.
Riley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Anatta prevents Riley from improving his position.
Anatta wants to control but Riley is keeping him busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Riley manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Riley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Anatta gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Anatta wants to control from the top but Riley keeps moving.
Riley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Riley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Riley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Riley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Anatta avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Riley looking for a guillotine here but Anatta defends easily.
Anatta trying to control but Riley is working from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Anatta passes Riley's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Anatta is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Riley looking for submissions off his back.
Anatta is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Riley is just riding it out for now. Anatta eventually gives up the hold.
Riley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Riley actively working from the bottom here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Anatta wants to free his trapped foot but Riley is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Riley looking for submissions off his back.
Riley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Riley actively working from the bottom here.
Anatta sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Riley is not content to let Anatta control the position.
Riley looking for submissions off his back.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Anatta uses his free foot to push down on Riley's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Riley. Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (15) vs (8) Riley
Riley is desperately trying to improve his position but Anatta has a good base and remains in mount.
Anatta working for a guillotine from mount but Riley is in no mood to give up.
Anatta is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Riley has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Riley is desperately trying to improve his position but Anatta has a good base and remains in mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Anatta trying to control but Riley is having none of it.
Riley sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Riley looking for a kimura from the bottom but Anatta passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (18) vs (8) Riley
Anatta tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Anatta trying to control the action but Riley is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Riley gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anatta takes the fight on points by 18 to 8.
In defeat, Billy Riley stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shiiiiiit'. |
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