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Pitbull XLVIII 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 19 wins and 10 losses; Jack Williams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Rick Richardson!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Dean Styles and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Richardson closes the distance and clinches.
Richardson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Williams just stands there and leans against the cage.
Richardson manages to pull guard.
Richardson 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.
Williams is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Richardson pulls Williams in close to prevent any damage.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Richardson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richardson is pulling down on Williams's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Williams preventing the sweep.
Williams tries to free his leg and advance position but Richardson is retaining full guard.
Williams showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Richardson controlling Williams's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams trying to control but Richardson is working from the bottom.
Williams sitting in guard here, content to control.
Richardson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Williams is now in half guard.
Richardson is looking for a sweep. Williams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams is thwarting Richardson's attempts to control the position.
Williams with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Williams is pressing down on Richardson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Richardson is holding on for now.
Richardson is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Williams in particular looking to stall.
Williams is trying for a kimura here. Richardson looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Williams wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jack Williams!
A relieved looking Jack Williams 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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