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TWGC 41 (265lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Robert Kelly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Billy Riley!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Riley gets a double leg takedown into Kelly's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kelly (0) vs (2) Riley
Kelly seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kelly looking for a sweep. Not yet Kelly, not yet.
Riley's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Riley trying to control the position from guard on top but Kelly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kelly is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Riley tries to free his leg and advance position but Kelly is retaining full guard.
Kelly looking for a sweep. Not yet Kelly, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly looking to control.
Riley trying to control the position from guard on top but Kelly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kelly has his feet on Riley's thighs here. He's pushed Riley off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Riley screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robert Kelly!
A relieved looking Robert Kelly thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Billy Riley had this to say: 'Shiiiiiit'. |
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