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CFC Combat Grappling PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Benjamin Sisko! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Darragh Prendergast!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Sisko shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Prendergast's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sisko (2) vs (0) Prendergast#SUB2#
Prendergast has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sisko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Sisko is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sisko forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Sisko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Prendergast sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Sisko is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Prendergast is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Benjamin Sisko! |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Shen Po! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bastien Montrose!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Po gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Po (2) vs (0) Montrose
Po passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Po (5) vs (0) Montrose#SUB#
Montrose defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Po. #SUB#
Po looking for a guillotine from mount but Montrose is having none of it.
Montrose tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Po wants to finish this one by submission but Montrose is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Po. #SUB#
Po quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Po but it's paid off an Montrose is forced to tap! Nice work by Po.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shen Po!
Shen Po bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Nicky Manu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sam Bass!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Manu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bass.
Bass fails with a takedown attempt.
Bass shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Manu sprawls well. Manu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bass gets slowly back to his feet.
Nicky Manu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Bass.#TD#
Bass gets caught napping as Manu dives in and scores a takedown. Bass manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Manu (2) vs (0) Bass
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Manu drops back looking for a leg! Bass is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bass manages to kick Manu off! Manu jumps back into Bass's guard. #SUB2#
Bass is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Manu rolls with it to try and escape but Bass cranks on the arm and Manu is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sam Bass!
Sam Bass decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Elijah Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Czarny Z Garbowa closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Anderson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anderson (0) vs (2) Czarny Z Garbowa#SUB#
Anderson is looking for a triangle but Czarny Z Garbowa pushes his legs off easily.
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Czarny Z Garbowa drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Czarny Z Garbowa seems to have locked his on tight now - Anderson screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Czarny Z Garbowa, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa!
A relieved looking Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa 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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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Minoari Amida! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Cesare Borgia!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Borgia. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Amida (0) vs (4) Borgia
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Amida tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Borgia wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Amida, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Borgia has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Amida is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Borgia yanks on the arm and Amida is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Borgia.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cesare Borgia!
A very excited looking Cesare Borgia rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 43 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dodge Schotel!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Mondragon shoots in and bounces Schotel off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mondragon (2) vs (0) Schotel
Schotel keeping full guard, as Mondragon tries to pass. #SUB#
Mondragon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mondragon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Schotel working for a triangle but Mondragon defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Schotel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mondragon is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Schotel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Mondragon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Schotel looking for a guillotine here but Mondragon defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mondragon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Schotel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1##SUB#
Mondragon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mondragon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Schotel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mondragon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Mondragon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mondragon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Schotel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Mondragon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Schotel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mondragon is aware though and is defending well.
Mondragon advances to half guard. #SUB#
Mondragon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Schotel has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Mondragon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Schotel sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Mondragon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2##SUB2#
Schotel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Mondragon seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Schotel is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Esteban Mondragon!
During a confident post fight interview, Esteban Mondragon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 11 losses; Shane Goble! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Anderson Nogueira !
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Goble is defended easily by Nogueira .
Goble really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nogueira displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Goble.
Nogueira has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Goble drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goble (2) vs (0) Nogueira
Goble advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (5) vs (0) Nogueira #SUB#
Goble wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nogueira , who protects the arm well.
Nogueira is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Goble off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Goble (5) vs (4) Nogueira #SUB2#
Nogueira is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nogueira doesn't have the hooks in and Goble manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goble (7) vs (4) Nogueira #SUB#
Goble drops back looking for a leg! Nogueira is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nogueira manages to kick Goble off! Goble jumps back into Nogueira 's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Nogueira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Goble is aware though and is defending well.#T1##SUB2#
Nogueira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Goble gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Nogueira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Goble drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Goble jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Goble drops back looking for a leg! Nogueira is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nogueira manages to kick Goble off! Goble jumps back into Nogueira 's guard.
Nogueira keeping full guard, as Goble tries to pass.
Nogueira really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Goble. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Goble is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Goble drops back looking for a leg! Nogueira is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nogueira manages to kick Goble off! Goble jumps back into Nogueira 's guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Goble drops back looking for a leg! Nogueira is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nogueira manages to kick Goble off! Goble jumps back into Nogueira 's guard. #SUB2#
Nogueira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Goble gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Goble passes Nogueira 's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Nogueira looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Goble is working for a kimura but Nogueira is defending it quite comfortably.
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Goble is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Nogueira looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Nogueira is defending against the submission attempts here by Goble.
#SUB2#
Nogueira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB#
Goble is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nogueira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Goble is trying to work for a kimura but Nogueira is defending well.
#SUB2#
Nogueira actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Goble is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nogueira defends it well. #SUB#
Goble is working for a kimura but Nogueira is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Goble is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nogueira doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Goble. #T4#
Nogueira moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Goble got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nogueira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Goble has managed to get both his arms back between Nogueira 's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Nogueira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Goble can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Nogueira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Goble thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Nogueira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Goble is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Goble thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Goble got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nogueira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Goble has managed to get both his arms back between Nogueira 's legs - danger averted.
Nogueira can't keep his opponent in guard - Goble advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T5##SUB#
Goble is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nogueira has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Goble is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nogueira defends it well.
Nogueira is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Goble's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Goble's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Goble (7) vs (8) Nogueira #SUB2#
Nogueira is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Goble is defending well though. Nogueira let's go of the attempt for now.
Goble can't escape the position.
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Nogueira is looking for the choke from the back position but Goble is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Nogueira looking for the choke from the back.
Goble is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Goble turns into Nogueira and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goble (9) vs (8) Nogueira #SUB2#
Nogueira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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Nogueira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Goble doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Goble manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T6#
Goble passes into half guard. #SUB#
Nogueira is defending against the submission attempts here by Goble.
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Goble wants to work for an arm triangle but Nogueira is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Nogueira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goble pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Goble is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nogueira has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Nogueira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goble pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Goble is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nogueira is just riding it out for now. Goble eventually gives up the hold.
Nogueira makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nogueira .#T7##SUB2#
Nogueira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Goble doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Goble manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nogueira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goble is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Nogueira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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Goble avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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Goble is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Goble is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Goble drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Goble jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T8#
Goble stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nogueira swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Nogueira looking for a guillotine here but Goble defends easily.
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Nogueira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Goble defends it easily.#SUB#
Goble is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Goble passes Nogueira 's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Goble is working for a kimura but Nogueira is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Nogueira actively working from the bottom here.#T9##SUB2#
Nogueira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goble pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Goble is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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Goble has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Nogueira defend it? Goble steps over the head and cranks it - Nogueira is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Goble!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shane Goble!
An out of breath Shane Goble 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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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Josh Aldarisio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Senger Line!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Line closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Aldarisio (0) vs (4) Line#SUB2#
Line tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Line is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Aldarisio is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Aldarisio tries to buck Line off but Line is having none of it.#SUB2#
Line is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Aldarisio knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Line is trying to get an arm triangle but Aldarisio is defending well.
Aldarisio is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Aldarisio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Line pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Line is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Aldarisio has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Line is looking for a kimura here.
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Line is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Aldarisio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Line. #SUB#
Aldarisio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Aldarisio is defending against the submission attempts here by Line.
#SUB2#
Line is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Line is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
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Line is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
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Aldarisio actively working from the bottom here.
Line is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Aldarisio! Score +3 for passing guard: Aldarisio (0) vs (7) Line
Line mounts Aldarisio! Really nice guard pass there! #SUB2#
Line is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Aldarisio to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Aldarisio shrugs it off. #SUB2#
Line is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Aldarisio is surviving well by controlling Line's body position as best he can.
Aldarisio is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Line is working for a guillotine from mount but Aldarisio frees his head quite easily.
Aldarisio is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Aldarisio defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Line.
Aldarisio working to try and regain half guard.
#T3##SUB2#
Line looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Line has hold of Aldarisio's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Aldarisio manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
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Line working for a guillotine from mount but Aldarisio is in no mood to give up.
Aldarisio is wriggling around trying to escape.
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Line is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Aldarisio is surviving well by controlling Line's body position as best he can. #SUB2#
Line with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
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Line has control of Aldarisio's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Aldarisio regains control of the situation pretty easily.
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Line is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Aldarisio is surviving well by controlling Line's body position as best he can. #T4#
Aldarisio is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Aldarisio defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Line.
Aldarisio tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Aldarisio regains half guard.#SUB2#
Line wants to work for an arm triangle but Aldarisio is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Aldarisio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Aldarisio looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Line seems to be working for a kimura but Aldarisio defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Aldarisio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T5##SUB2#
Line is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Aldarisio has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Line is looking for a kimura but Aldarisio is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Line to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Line seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Aldarisio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Line is looking for a kimura but Aldarisio is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Line to get the leverage.
Aldarisio gets full guard.#SUB2#
Line thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Line is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Aldarisio has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Line is looking to defend but Aldarisio has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Line! Aldarisio pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Line taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Josh Aldarisio! |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 38 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Lou Gotch!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gotch shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Gotch shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Alopodis's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alopodis (0) vs (2) Gotch#SUB2#
Gotch thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Gotch drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gotch jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Gotch is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Alopodis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gotch defends it easily.#SUB#
Alopodis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gotch defends well.
Gotch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alopodis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotch passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Gotch is working for a submission of some sort.
Alopodis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alopodis.#T1##SUB#
Alopodis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gotch is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Alopodis is looking for a triangle but Gotch pushes his legs off easily.
Gotch pushes down on Alopodis's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Gotch is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alopodis sees it coming and defends easily.
Alopodis wants to improve his position but Gotch is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Gotch is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Gotch is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Alopodis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gotch pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Gotch seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Alopodis actively working from the bottom here.#T2##SUB#
Alopodis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Alopodis looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Alopodis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gotch pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Gotch looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Gotch is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alopodis sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Gotch seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Alopodis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gotch pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Alopodis is defending against the submission attempts here by Gotch.
#T3##SUB2#
Alopodis is defending against the submission attempts here by Gotch.
#SUB#
Alopodis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gotch pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Gotch is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Gotch seems to be looking for submissions.
Alopodis gets full guard.
Gotch slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (0) vs (5) Gotch
Alopodis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gotch wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Gotch tries for a kimura but Alopodis is defending well.
Alopodis tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Alopodis sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Gotch has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Gotch seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Alopodis actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Alopodis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Alopodis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Alopodis looking for submissions off his back.
Gotch wants to free his trapped foot but Alopodis is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Gotch is working for a kimura but Alopodis is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Alopodis looking for submissions off his back.#T5##SUB2#
Gotch is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Alopodis is just riding it out for now. Gotch eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Alopodis looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Gotch is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Gotch is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Alopodis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gotch pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Gotch is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T6##SUB2#
Gotch is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Alopodis looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Gotch is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Gotch is trying to work for a kimura but Alopodis is defending well.
#SUB#
Alopodis looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Gotch maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Alopodis could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Gotch has cracked it and Alopodis is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Gotch!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lou Gotch!
Lou Gotch decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Paul Hunter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jack Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Hunter gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunter (2) vs (0) Phillips#SUB2#
Phillips actively working from the bottom here.
Phillips works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hunter passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunter (5) vs (0) Phillips
Phillips is looking to reverse the position.
Phillips is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Hunter thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Hunter wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Phillips, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Hunter looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Hunter seems to be working for a kimura but Phillips defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Phillips is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hunter pulls his head out easily. #T1##SUB2#
Phillips looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hunter is pressing down on Phillips's thigh, looking to free his foot. Phillips is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Phillips looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Phillips looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hunter wants to work for an arm triangle but Phillips is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Phillips has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Hunter is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Hunter is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Phillips defends it well. #SUB2#
Phillips looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2##SUB#
Hunter is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Phillips defends it well. #SUB2#
Phillips actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Phillips looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Phillips looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Phillips looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Hunter wants to work for an arm triangle but Phillips is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Hunter is working for a kimura but Phillips is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Phillips is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hunter pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB#
Hunter is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Phillips sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Phillips is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hunter pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Phillips looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Phillips is defending against the submission attempts here by Hunter.
#SUB2#
Phillips looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Hunter seems to be working for a kimura but Phillips defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Phillips looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Hunter is working for a submission of some sort.
#T4##SUB#
Hunter wants to work for an arm triangle but Phillips is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Hunter is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Phillips is just riding it out for now. Hunter eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Phillips looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Hunter seems to be working for a kimura but Phillips defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Hunter is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Phillips has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Phillips actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Phillips manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T5##SUB#
Hunter thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Phillips is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hunter defends well.#SUB#
Hunter drops back looking for a leg! Phillips is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Phillips manages to kick Hunter off! Hunter jumps back into Phillips's guard. #SUB#
Hunter is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Hunter is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Hunter drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hunter jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Hunter drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hunter jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Hunter drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hunter jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T6##SUB2#
Phillips is looking for a triangle but Hunter pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Hunter thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Phillips working for a triangle but Hunter defends it easily.
#SUB#
Hunter thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Hunter thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Phillips escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hunter gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Hunter drops back looking for a leg! Phillips is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Phillips manages to kick Hunter off! Hunter jumps back into Phillips's guard. #SUB2#
Phillips is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T7##SUB2#
Phillips looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Hunter thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hunter advances to half guard. #SUB#
Hunter wants to work for an arm triangle but Phillips is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Hunter is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Phillips looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Phillips looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Hunter seems to be working for a kimura but Phillips defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Hunter is looking for a kimura here.
#T8##SUB2#
Phillips is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hunter pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Hunter is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Hunter looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Phillips manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Hunter drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hunter jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T9##SUB#
Hunter drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hunter jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Phillips is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hunter looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Phillips looking for a guillotine here but Hunter defends easily.
#SUB#
Hunter drops back looking for a leg! Phillips is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Phillips manages to kick Hunter off! Hunter jumps back into Phillips's guard. #SUB2#
Hunter avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Hunter thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Hunter is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T10##SUB#
Hunter is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Hunter is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Phillips looking for a guillotine here but Hunter defends easily.
#SUB2#
Phillips looking for a guillotine here but Hunter defends easily.
#SUB2#
Phillips has his foot on Hunter's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hunter works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Hunter drops back looking for a leg! Phillips is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Phillips manages to kick Hunter off! Hunter jumps back into Phillips's guard. #SUB#
Hunter thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T11##SUB#
Hunter drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hunter jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Phillips escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hunter gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Hunter drops back looking for a leg! Phillips is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Phillips manages to kick Hunter off! Hunter jumps back into Phillips's guard. #SUB#
Hunter is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Hunter is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Hunter is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T12##SUB#
Hunter drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hunter jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hunter is breathing heavily.
Hunter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Phillips swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hunter is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Phillips looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Phillips working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hunter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hunter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Hunter drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hunter jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Hunter is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T13##SUB2#
Phillips working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hunter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hunter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Hunter thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Phillips is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Phillips throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Hunter is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Phillips lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunter (5) vs (2) Phillips
Phillips stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunter swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Phillips is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T14#
Phillips preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Phillips got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hunter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Phillips has managed to get both his arms back between Hunter's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Phillips drops back looking for a leg! Hunter is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hunter manages to kick Phillips off! Phillips jumps back into Hunter's guard. #SUB#
Hunter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Phillips drops back looking for a leg! Hunter is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hunter manages to kick Phillips off! Phillips jumps back into Hunter's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Hunter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunter takes the fight on points by 5 to 2. |
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