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Pitbull XXXIV 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 20 wins and 14 losses; Hamish Farquharson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 18 losses; Billy Riley!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, John Roberts and Bruno Lombardi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Riley looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Farquharson (0) vs (2) Riley
Riley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Farquharson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Farquharson has control of Riley's left arm, preventing Riley from doing any damage.
Farquharson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Farquharson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Farquharson pulls Riley in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riley controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farquharson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Farquharson controls Riley momentarily but Riley frees himself.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Riley has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Farquharson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Farquharson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Riley puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Farquharson tries to get to full guard but Riley has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley trying to pass the guard but Farquharson defending well.
Farquharson trying to control from the bottom.
Farquharson keeping hold of Riley's head, controlling as best he can.
Farquharson is looking to improve his position.
Riley performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson is looking to control Riley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Farquharson avoid being mounted?
Riley tries to pass the half guard into mount. Farquharson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Riley is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Farquharson wants to get back to full guard.
Farquharson is trying to maintain the position but Riley is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Farquharson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Riley performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Farquharson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Riley stalling.
Riley prevents Farquharson from improving his position.
Riley is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Let's hope that Riley has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson trying to control from the bottom.
Farquharson is looking for a sweep. Riley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Farquharson is concentrating on defense, preventing Riley from advancing position.
Riley controlling the action here.
Farquharson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Farquharson.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Riley looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Riley won't allow Farquharson to sweep him here.
Riley controls from within his opponent's guard.
Farquharson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson has his hands on Riley's head, controlling the position.
Farquharson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Riley being controlled here momentarily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson keeping moving, preventing Riley from controlling successfully.
Riley passes Farquharson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Riley is pressing down on Farquharson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Farquharson is holding on for now.
Riley is trying to control the action in half guard but Farquharson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Riley is taking a breather. Farquharson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Farquharson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Riley is working away from the top position though.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson is looking for a sweep. Riley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Riley wants to pass the guard but Farquharson is defending well.
Farquharson wants to improve his position but Riley is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farquharson controlling the position for now.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Riley trying to pass the guard but Farquharson defending well.
Farquharson wants to control but Riley is keeping busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Farquharson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Farquharson working a defensive guard here.
Farquharson controlling the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson wants to sweep but no luck.
Farquharson working a defensive guard but Riley passes into half guard.
Farquharson is looking for a sweep. Riley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Farquharson is trying to control but can't.
Farquharson tries to get to full guard but Riley has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Farquharson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Farquharson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Riley controls the pace.
Farquharson looking to control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Riley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Farquharson pulls Riley in close to prevent any damage.
Riley wants to pass the guard but Farquharson is keeping the position.
Farquharson seems keen to control Riley's posture.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Riley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Farquharson keeping moving, preventing Riley from controlling successfully.
Farquharson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Farquharson is pulling down on Riley's head to control his posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Riley wins on points by 2 to 0.
Billy Riley is the new super heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Billy Riley thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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