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SSG 340 Hall vs Makarov PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 9 losses; Robert Kelly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 16 losses; Quinn Barnett!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Barnett shoots in and drives through. Kelly sprawls well.
Kelly feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kelly (2) vs (0) Barnett
Kelly wants to pass the guard but Barnett is keeping the position.
Kelly is working hard here to advance position.
Kelly postures up.
Barnett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kelly defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly looking to pass the guard.
Barnett trying to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly trying to control but Barnett is working from the bottom.
Barnett trying to control the position.
Kelly trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnett managing to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnett trying to keep a closed guard but Kelly is proving a slippery customer.
Kelly tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnett is retaining full guard.
Kelly stands and throws Barnett's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kelly (5) vs (0) Barnett
Kelly tries to advance to mount but can't.
Barnett struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Barnett, who protects the arm well.
Kelly working away.
Barnett tries to improve position but can't.
Kelly tries to move into full mount but can't pass Barnett's legs.
Kelly goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Barnett has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kelly but great work by Barnett. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kelly (5) vs (4) Barnett
Kelly tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barnett has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kelly! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kelly (5) vs (6) Barnett
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kelly wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Kelly (5) vs (9) Barnett
Kelly prevents Barnett from getting a body triangle.
Kelly preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Barnett.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kelly tries to break free.
Kelly is in a bad position with Barnett working for a choke. Kelly manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kelly (7) vs (9) Barnett
Barnett isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kelly stacks Barnett on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kelly! Score +3 for passing guard: Kelly (10) vs (9) Barnett
Barnett is looking for a sweep.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kelly tries for a kimura but Barnett is defending well.
Kelly is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Barnett has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kelly tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Barnett is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kelly advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kelly (12) vs (9) Barnett
Barnett tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barnett is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kelly content just to control the position here.
Kelly seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Barnett for as long as he can get away with.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kelly is trying to control here but Barnett has managed to regain half guard.
Kelly seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barnett does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kelly controlling the action here.
Kelly has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Barnett is looking to control Kelly's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barnett avoid being mounted?
Barnett trying to get back to full guard but Kelly takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kelly (15) vs (9) Barnett
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kelly looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kelly trying to control but Barnett is having none of it.
Barnett is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kelly looking to control but Barnett is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kelly controlling from the full mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Barnett tries to improve his position but Kelly has taken his back! Kelly has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Barnett tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Kelly pushes Barnett away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Robert Kelly!
Robert Kelly decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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