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Pitbull VI 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Nedser Kiely! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Enu Deathcrush!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Chad Campbell and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kiely forces Deathcrush back against the cage and clinches.
Kiely has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Deathcrush after a bit of a struggle.
Kiely tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kiely tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nedser Kiely. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deathcrush goes for a takedown attempt but Kiely pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Deathcrush clinches up with Kiely and pushes him back against the cage.
Kiely is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Deathcrush to keep the fight standing.
Deathcrush drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kiely is looking for a takedown.
Kiely prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiely jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Deathcrush walks away with a smile on his face. Kiely gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kiely instigates a clinch.
Kiely stops a takedown attempt from Deathcrush.
Kiely fails to pull guard.
Deathcrush is looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiely tries to pull guard but Deathcrush holds him up against the cage and eventually Kiely drops back down to his feet.
Kiely has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Deathcrush is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Deathcrush wants a takedown but no success here.
Deathcrush tries for a takedown. No joy.
Deathcrush is working for takedown but Kiely is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kiely stops a takedown attempt from Deathcrush.
Deathcrush goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kiely prevents it.
Kiely has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Deathcrush avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Deathcrush is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kiely gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kiely jumps into guard, dragging Deathcrush to the mat.
Kiely seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kiely bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Deathcrush's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kiely (2) vs (0) Deathcrush
Deathcrush is trying to control the position but Kiely postures up.
Kiely looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiely pushes down on Deathcrush's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kiely will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kiely looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kiely trying to control from half guard but Deathcrush is working away.
Kiely wants to pass the guard but Deathcrush is defending well.
Deathcrush makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Deathcrush.
Kiely drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Deathcrush manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kiely has Deathcrush in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kiely (2) vs (2) Deathcrush
Deathcrush must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiely lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kiely (4) vs (2) Deathcrush
Kiely trying to control but Deathcrush is working from the bottom.
Kiely tries to free his leg and advance position but Deathcrush is retaining full guard.
Deathcrush working a defensive guard here.
Kiely tries to free his leg and advance position but Deathcrush is retaining full guard.
Deathcrush keeping moving, preventing Kiely from controlling successfully.
Kiely passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kiely (7) vs (2) Deathcrush
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiely wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Deathcrush, who protects the arm well.
Deathcrush is trying to control Kiely's posture but Kiely avoids it.
You can see the frustration on Deathcrush's face as Kiely controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deathcrush is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee asks Kiely politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kiely prefers to stall for the moment though.
Deathcrush looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Deathcrush is not content to let Kiely control the position.
Deathcrush keeps Kiely under control for a moment.
Kiely wants to lay and pray for a moment but Deathcrush keeps working.
Deathcrush is looking for a sweep.
Kiely trying to control the action but Deathcrush is working from the bottom.
Kiely is trying to get an arm triangle but Deathcrush is defending well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kiely is trying to get an arm triangle but Deathcrush is defending well.
Kiely is looking to take a break and control but Deathcrush is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Deathcrush is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kiely's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Kiely! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Deathcrush has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Nedser Kiely!
A relieved looking Nedser Kiely thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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