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Pitbull XXIX 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 14 losses; Hamish Farquharson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Genkei Takahashi!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, David Schapiro and Chad Campbell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Farquharson shoots in and bounces Takahashi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Farquharson (2) vs (0) Takahashi
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Farquharson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Farquharson is fighting to break Takahashi's control of his arms but Takahashi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farquharson wants to control from the top but Takahashi keeps moving.
Farquharson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi is pulling down on Farquharson's head. It's preventing any offense from Farquharson, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farquharson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Takahashi pulls Farquharson in close to prevent any damage.
Farquharson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Farquharson is working hard here to advance position.
Farquharson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takahashi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Takahashi working a defensive guard here.
Farquharson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Takahashi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Farquharson (2) vs (2) Takahashi
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson seems keen to control Takahashi's posture.
Takahashi preventing the sweep.
Takahashi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Farquharson is keeping the position for now.
Farquharson wants to sweep here but Takahashi controlling him for the moment.
Farquharson controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson looking for a sweep. Not yet Farquharson, not yet.
Farquharson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farquharson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Farquharson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Farquharson (4) vs (2) Takahashi
Farquharson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Takahashi pulls Farquharson in close to his closed guard and prevents Farquharson from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Farquharson tries to free his leg and advance position but Takahashi is retaining full guard.
Farquharson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Farquharson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Takahashi keeping moving, preventing Farquharson from controlling successfully.
Farquharson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Takahashi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takahashi is keeping the position for now.
Farquharson trying to control but Takahashi is working from the bottom.
Farquharson wants to pass the guard but Takahashi is keeping the position.
Takahashi is adopting a defensive guard.
Farquharson wants to control from the top but Takahashi keeps moving.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi controls Farquharson momentarily but Farquharson frees himself.
Takahashi keeping moving, preventing Farquharson from controlling successfully.
Farquharson trying to move into half guard but instead Takahashi has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Farquharson (4) vs (4) Takahashi
Takahashi stopping the sweep attempt from Farquharson.
Takahashi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Farquharson wants to sweep but no luck.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Farquharson has Takahashi pulled in close to control his posture.
Farquharson looking for a sweep. Not yet Farquharson, not yet.
Farquharson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson 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: Farquharson (6) vs (4) Takahashi
Farquharson trying to mount his opponent but Takahashi defends it.
Farquharson is controlling the pace.
Farquharson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Takahashi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Farquharson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi is staying active underneath Farquharson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Takahashi wants to improve his position but Farquharson is controlling well.
Farquharson tries to pass to full mount but Takahashi defends it.
Takahashi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Takahashi is trying to keep Farquharson in close.
Takahashi has Farquharson pulled in close to control his posture.
Takahashi is trying to keep Farquharson in close.
Farquharson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson trying to control but Takahashi is working from the bottom.
Takahashi trying to control the position.
Farquharson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson trying to control the position from guard on top but Takahashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Farquharson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Farquharson trying to control but Takahashi is working from the bottom.
Farquharson controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi is trying to keep Farquharson in close.
Farquharson stands and throws Takahashi's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Farquharson (9) vs (4) Takahashi
Takahashi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Farquharson's best efforts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takahashi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Takahashi keeping moving, preventing Farquharson from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Farquharson takes the fight on points by 9 to 4.
A relieved looking Hamish Farquharson 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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