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TWGC 43 (205lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1 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 London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 12 losses; Billy Riley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 6 losses; Tony Stark!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and William Gold.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Riley shoots in but no luck this time.
Stark wants to counter with a clinch but Riley pushes him away.
Riley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stark decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Riley's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Riley (0) vs (2) Stark
Stark stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Riley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stark trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Riley manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Riley (2) vs (2) Stark
Stark has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Riley is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Stark. Score +3 for passing guard: Riley (5) vs (2) Stark
Stark tries to bench press Riley off him but Riley keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riley is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Stark's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark is trying to improve his position.
Riley trying to control the position but Stark is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riley controls the position.
Stark tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Riley slows the pace down.
Stark tries to improve position but can't.
Stark manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Riley (5) vs (4) Stark
Stark is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Riley has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stark is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Riley defends it well.
We've been hearing good reports from Riley's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stark got a little sloppy there for a moment and Riley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stark has managed to get both his arms back between Riley's legs - danger averted.
Riley is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Riley (7) vs (4) Stark
Stark is looking to get back to full guard here but Riley has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Riley (10) vs (4) Stark
Stark tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Stark is looking to reverse the position.
Stark keeps trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Stark is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Riley pulls his head out easily.
Stark has a hand on Riley's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Riley takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Riley (13) vs (4) Stark
Riley controlling the pace for now.
Stark wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Riley (16) vs (4) Stark
Stark is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Riley off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Riley keeps control of the position as Stark tries to break free.
Riley is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Riley controlling well, preventing Stark from escaping the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Riley controls the position.
Riley controlling well, preventing Stark from escaping the position.
Riley has the hooks in. Stark is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Riley passes his arm under Stark's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Stark taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Billy Riley!
After winning the bout, Billy Riley thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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