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Pitbull XLVI 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 London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Rick Richardson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; James Benoit!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Anthony Taglia and Dean Styles.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
The fight stays on the outside here - Benoit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Richardson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Royal Combat Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Richardson darts in and clinches Benoit up against the cage.
Richardson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Benoit walks away with a smile on his face. Richardson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Richardson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Richardson pulls Benoit into guard.
Benoit looking to pass the guard.
Benoit pushing down on Richardson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Benoit is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Richardson is just riding it out for now. Benoit eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richardson is looking to control Benoit's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Richardson avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benoit is looking for a kimura but Richardson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Benoit to get the leverage.
Benoit is looking to take a break and control but Richardson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Richardson keeping hold of Benoit's head, controlling as best he can.
Benoit is looking for a kimura but Richardson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Benoit to get the leverage.
Benoit is looking for a kimura here.
Benoit wants to control but Richardson is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benoit is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Richardson reverses the position - he's now on top in Benoit's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Richardson (2) vs (0) Benoit
Benoit trying to control the position.
Benoit keeping moving, preventing Richardson from controlling successfully.
Benoit working for a triangle but Richardson defends it easily.
Benoit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Richardson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richardson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Richardson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Benoit is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Richardson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richardson trying to control but Benoit is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richardson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Benoit keeping moving, preventing Richardson from controlling successfully.
Benoit is looking for a triangle but Richardson pushes his legs off easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Richardson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Richardson passes Benoit's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Benoit tries to get to full guard but Richardson has control of the leg.
Benoit wants to control but Richardson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Benoit looking for submissions off his back.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Richardson moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Benoit. Score +3 for passing guard: Richardson (5) vs (0) Benoit
Benoit sneaks back into half guard.
Benoit is trying to get back to full guard.
Benoit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Richardson is working away from the top position though.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Richardson trying to pass the guard but Benoit defending well.
Benoit trying to hold on to Richardson's head to control him but Richardson postures up.
Benoit moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Richardson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Benoit is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Richardson (5) vs (2) Benoit
Benoit trying to mount his opponent but Richardson defends it.
Benoit passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Richardson (5) vs (5) Benoit
Richardson stops Benoit from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Richardson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Benoit goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Richardson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Richardson (7) vs (5) Benoit
Richardson trying to control the position from guard on top but Benoit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benoit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Benoit has his foot on Richardson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Richardson works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Benoit is looking for a triangle here but Richardson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Richardson (10) vs (5) Benoit
Benoit struggling a bit here.
Richardson advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Richardson (12) vs (5) Benoit
Benoit is working to get back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Benoit wants to control but Richardson is having none of it.
Benoit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Richardson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Benoit is controlling an arm, preventing Richardson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Benoit is looking to improve his position but Richardson isn't that keen on the idea.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Richardson avoids the attempt from Benoit to control.
Richardson looking to control but Benoit is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Benoit gets back to half guard.
Richardson controlling the pace.
Benoit is refusing to be controlled, as Richardson sits in half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Benoit trying to control but Richardson postures up.
Richardson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Benoit trying to get back to full guard but Richardson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Richardson (15) vs (5) Benoit
Richardson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Benoit wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Richardson (18) vs (5) Benoit
Richardson is not going to allow Benoit to sit and survive in this position.
Benoit turns into Richardson and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Richardson (18) vs (7) Benoit
Benoit is looking to pass into half guard but Richardson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Richardson is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Richardson (20) vs (7) Benoit
Richardson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Benoit looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Richardson passes into half guard.
Benoit looking for a kimura from the bottom but Richardson passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Richardson (23) vs (7) Benoit
And that's the end of the fight!
Richardson takes the fight on points by 23 to 7.
Rick Richardson thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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