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TWGC 45 (265lbs, D1): New York 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Ken Shamrock! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Billy Riley!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Joseph Jones and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Shamrock fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shamrock shoots in looking for a takedown but Riley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shamrock's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shamrock shoots in for a takedown but Riley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Shamrock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shamrock tries to sprawl but Riley drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shamrock (0) vs (2) Riley
Shamrock is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Riley seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shamrock wants to improve his position but Riley is controlling well.
Riley is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riley is pressing down on Shamrock's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shamrock is holding on for now.
Riley performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Riley prevents Shamrock from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock is controlling Riley's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Riley stalling.
Shamrock is controlling Riley's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Shamrock wants to improve his position but Riley is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Riley's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Riley.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock is looking for a sweep. Riley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Riley is controlling the pace.
Shamrock is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Riley content to control rather than advance.
Shamrock won't allow Riley to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Riley works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Shamrock (0) vs (5) Riley
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Riley has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Shamrock is being controlled here.
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The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shamrock is not content to let Riley control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock is looking for a sweep.
Riley working away.
Shamrock is not content to let Riley control the position.
Shamrock is trying to control Riley's posture but Riley avoids it.
Riley controlling from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Riley might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Riley is looking to take a break and control but Shamrock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Riley content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock is looking for a sweep.
Riley controlling the position from side mount.
Riley is continuing to stall.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Riley with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Riley trying to control the action but Shamrock is working from the bottom.
Riley staying calm.
Shamrock is not content to let Riley control the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock is looking to reverse the position.
Shamrock can't do much from the bottom here.
Riley staying calm.
Shamrock is trying to improve his position.
Riley is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Shamrock will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Shamrock looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Shamrock is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Riley trying to control the position but Shamrock is working away.
Shamrock is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Riley happy to just control the position for now.
Shamrock sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Shamrock wants to control but Riley is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Riley passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Shamrock (0) vs (8) Riley
Riley working away.
Shamrock is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Shamrock's face as Riley controls the position.
Riley working away.
Riley takes a little break here. Shamrock wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Riley has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Shamrock is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Riley.
Riley trying to mount his opponent but Shamrock defends it.
Riley perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Riley works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Shamrock (0) vs (11) Riley
Shamrock is looking to improve his position but Riley isn't that keen on the idea.
Shamrock wants to hold on but Riley pushes him away.
Riley sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Riley wins on points by 11 to 0.
An out of breath Billy Riley thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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