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Pitbull XXIII 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 7 wins and 2 losses; Nedser Kiely! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 14 losses; Hamish Farquharson!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Reed Andrews and Columbo Gatti.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kiely stuffs the takedown attempt from Farquharson. Farquharson gets slowly back to his feet.
Kiely changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kiely has managed to clinch.
Kiely tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Farquharson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Farquharson wants a takedown.
Farquharson is trying to drag Kiely to the mat but Kiely just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nedser Kiely has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hamish Farquharson.
Kiely tries to pull guard but Farquharson won't allow it.
Farquharson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kiely pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Farquharson is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson keeping moving, preventing Kiely from controlling successfully.
Kiely is looking to pass into half guard but Farquharson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Farquharson is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kiely (0) vs (2) Farquharson
Kiely keeping full guard, as Farquharson tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiely can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Farquharson controls the pace.
Kiely looking to hit a scissor sweep but Farquharson is one step ahead there.
Kiely working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Farquharson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Farquharson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kiely 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: Kiely (2) vs (2) Farquharson
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiely trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Farquharson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Farquharson is trying to control the position but Kiely postures up.
Kiely stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Farquharson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kiely stopping the sweep attempt from Farquharson.
Our spies down at at Outlier Martial Arts New York inform us that Farquharson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Farquharson pulls Kiely in to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kiely wants to pass the guard but Farquharson is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiely is looking to advance position but Farquharson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kiely (2) vs (6) Farquharson
Kiely is desperately trying to improve his position but Farquharson has a good base and remains in mount.
Farquharson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kiely is working to get back to half guard.
Farquharson controlling from mount.
Kiely is desperately trying to improve his position but Farquharson has a good base and remains in mount.
Farquharson moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Kiely (2) vs (9) Farquharson
Farquharson looking for the choke but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson controlling well, preventing Kiely from escaping the position.
Kiely is working hard here to advance position.
Good control from Farquharson.
It looks like Farquharson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Farquharson keeps control of the position as Kiely tries to break free.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
What can Kiely do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Kiely wants to escape the position.
Farquharson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Farquharson has his arm under Kiely's chin here. Game over son! Farquharson squeezes tightly and Kiely is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hamish Farquharson!
Hamish Farquharson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Nedser Kiely was interviewed post fight and said 'I did not loose this fight, the ref was not watching what was happening.'. |
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