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Pitbull XLV 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 24 wins and 17 losses; Hamish Farquharson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 58 wins and 61 losses; Leonardinho Chai!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Eddie Farnsworth and John Roberts.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Chai shoots in for a double leg but Farquharson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chai leaves Farquharson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Farquharson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chai swivels and escapes.
Chai bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Farquharson (0) vs (4) Chai
Chai working away.
Chai working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Farquharson tries to buck Chai off but Chai is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Farquharson prevents Chai from moving into mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chai off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Farquharson (4) vs (4) Chai
Chai tries to break free.
Farquharson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Farquharson is riding his opponent, not letting Chai buck him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai tries to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farquharson is persistently looking for the submission but Chai is defending it well.
Chai tries to escape the position.
Farquharson is not going to allow Chai to sit and survive in this position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Farquharson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Farquharson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Chai trying to control the hands but Farquharson breaks the grip.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Will Farquharson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Chai tries to roll but Farquharson sticks to his back.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Chai tries to break free.
Chai is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Chai rolls, trying to escape but Farquharson keeps control of the position.
Chai trying to control the position but Farquharson manages to sink in the hooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Chai right now.
Farquharson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Farquharson keeps control of the position as Chai tries to break free.
Farquharson wants to control but Chai is keeping busy.
Chai breaks Farquharson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Farquharson (4) vs (6) Chai
Farquharson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chai slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Farquharson (4) vs (9) Chai
Farquharson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Farquharson (6) vs (9) Chai
Farquharson moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Farquharson (9) vs (9) Chai
Chai looking for a sweep but Farquharson has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Farquharson (11) vs (9) Chai
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson looking to control but Chai is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Chai is trying to reverse the position but instead Farquharson has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Farquharson (14) vs (9) Chai
Chai is really stuck here.
Farquharson controls the action.
Farquharson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Chai rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Chai is not content to let Farquharson control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Chai wants to improve his position but Farquharson is controlling well.
Farquharson is looking to advance position but Chai won't allow it.
Farquharson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Chai slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chai is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Our spies down at at Primal inform us that Chai has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Farquharson is one step ahead there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Farquharson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Farquharson (14) vs (11) Chai
Farquharson controlling Chai's posture.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson wants to sweep here but Chai controlling him for the moment.
Farquharson pulls Chai in close to his closed guard and prevents Chai from doing any damage or advancing position.
Farquharson keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
Chai keeps trying to improve his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson controlling Chai's posture.
Chai preventing the sweep.
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Farquharson is keeping the position for now.
Farquharson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Farquharson (16) vs (11) Chai
Chai lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Farquharson (16) vs (13) Chai
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Farquharson holds on and takes a little breather.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Farquharson is keeping the position.
Farquharson looking for a sweep. Not yet Farquharson, not yet.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Farquharson is keeping the position.
Farquharson seems keen to control Chai's posture.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Farquharson is retaining full guard.
Farquharson has control of Chai's left arm, preventing Chai from doing any damage.
Farquharson looking to control.
Farquharson keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
Chai is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson is trying to keep Chai in close.
Chai looking to pass the guard.
Farquharson wants to sweep here but Chai controlling him for the moment.
Chai looking to pass the guard.
Farquharson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chai manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Farquharson (18) vs (13) Chai
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson preventing the sweep.
Chai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chai working for a triangle but Farquharson defends it easily.
Chai looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Farquharson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chai is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Farquharson (18) vs (15) Chai
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson is adopting a defensive guard.
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Farquharson is keeping the position for now.
Chai passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Farquharson (18) vs (18) Chai
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Farquharson is looking to reverse the position.
Chai tries to move to mount but Farquharson blocks the move with his legs.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Chai goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Farquharson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Chai but great work by Farquharson. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Farquharson (22) vs (18) Chai
Chai tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Farquharson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Farquharson works to advance to full mount. Chai defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Farquharson (24) vs (18) Chai
Farquharson manages to capitalize on a mistake by Chai to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Farquharson (27) vs (18) Chai
Chai is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Chai can't escape the position.
Chai is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Farquharson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Chai tries to escape but Farquharson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Farquharson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Chai tries to escape but Farquharson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Farquharson controlling the positon.
And that's the end of the fight!
Farquharson takes the fight on points by 27 to 18.
Hamish Farquharson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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