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Pitbull XLII 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 22 wins and 16 losses; Hamish Farquharson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Ameen Robertson!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jonathan Paton and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Robertson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Farquharson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Farquharson (0) vs (2) Robertson
Farquharson pulls Robertson in close to prevent any damage.
Farquharson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robertson preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farquharson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Farquharson keeping full guard, as Robertson tries to pass.
Robertson trying to control the position from guard on top but Farquharson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Farquharson has control of Robertson's left arm, preventing Robertson from doing any damage.
Robertson trying to control but Farquharson is working from the bottom.
Robertson sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson looking to pass the guard.
Farquharson pulls Robertson in to control the position.
Robertson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Robertson stopping the sweep attempt from Farquharson.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Farquharson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Farquharson (2) vs (2) Robertson
Farquharson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Robertson's guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Farquharson in particular looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Robertson for as long as he can get away with.
Robertson is pressing down on Farquharson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Robertson working a defensive guard here.
Farquharson slips nicely into half guard.
Farquharson is trying to work for a kimura but Robertson is defending well.
Farquharson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robertson keeps working.
Farquharson prevents Robertson from improving his position.
Robertson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Robertson trying to keep a closed guard but Farquharson is proving a slippery customer.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Farquharson wants to pass the guard but Robertson is keeping the position.
Farquharson stopping the sweep attempt from Robertson.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Farquharson forces his way into half guard.
Farquharson is controlling the pace.
Farquharson is trying to control the action in half guard but Robertson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Robertson tries to roll over but Farquharson keeps him under control.
Robertson looking for submissions off his back.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson wants to advance to full mount but Robertson doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Robertson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Farquharson is one step ahead there.
Farquharson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Farquharson trying to control but Robertson is working from the bottom.
Robertson 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.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Robertson is keeping the position for now.
Farquharson looking to sit in guard and control but Robertson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Farquharson (2) vs (4) Robertson
Farquharson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Farquharson continues to stall.
Farquharson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Robertson is one step ahead there.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Robertson tries to free his leg and advance position but Farquharson is retaining full guard.
Robertson passes into half guard.
Farquharson is looking for a sweep. Robertson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Farquharson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Robertson trying to control the position from guard on top but Farquharson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Farquharson wants to sweep here but Robertson controlling him for the moment.
Robertson trying to control the position from guard on top but Farquharson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Robertson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Farquharson (4) vs (4) Robertson
Farquharson is stalling in the full guard.
Robertson keeping moving, preventing Farquharson from controlling successfully.
Robertson is trying to keep Farquharson in close.
Farquharson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson postures up.
Farquharson preventing the sweep.
Farquharson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Farquharson looking to pass the guard.
Robertson wants to sweep but no luck.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Further stalling from Farquharson.
Farquharson stopping the sweep attempt from Robertson.
Farquharson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Robertson is keeping the position for now.
Farquharson trying to control but Robertson is working from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Robertson working a defensive guard here.
Robertson wants to sweep here but Farquharson controlling him for the moment.
Farquharson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Farquharson advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Farquharson (7) vs (4) Robertson
Farquharson is staying tight to Robertson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Robertson struggling a bit here.
Farquharson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Robertson's legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A lull in the action here as Farquharson stalls from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Farquharson takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
Hamish Farquharson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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