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CFC CG 2 PBP Commentary |
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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; Valeri Vakhvakhishvili! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Enrique Vega!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Vega fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vega tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vakhvakhishvili swivels and escapes.#TD#
Vakhvakhishvili scores with a takedown into Vega's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vakhvakhishvili (2) vs (0) Vega#SUB#
Vakhvakhishvili thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
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.
Vakhvakhishvili advances to half guard. #SUB#
Vakhvakhishvili is trying to work for a kimura but Vega is defending well.
#SUB#
Vakhvakhishvili is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vega defends it well. #SUB2#
Vega looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Vakhvakhishvili is looking for a kimura but Vega is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vakhvakhishvili to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Vakhvakhishvili is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Vega looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Vega looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1##SUB#
Vega is defending against the submission attempts here by Vakhvakhishvili.
#SUB#
Vakhvakhishvili is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Vakhvakhishvili is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vega doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vakhvakhishvili. #SUB#
Vakhvakhishvili is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vega has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Vakhvakhishvili is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Vakhvakhishvili is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2##SUB#
Vakhvakhishvili is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Vakhvakhishvili is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vega is just riding it out for now. Vakhvakhishvili eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Vakhvakhishvili is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vega defends it well.
Vega is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Vakhvakhishvili is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vega doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vakhvakhishvili. #SUB2#
Vega actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB#
Vakhvakhishvili 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.
#SUB#
Vakhvakhishvili is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vega sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Vega is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vakhvakhishvili pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Vakhvakhishvili is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vega doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vakhvakhishvili. #SUB2#
Vega actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Vakhvakhishvili is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Vakhvakhishvili is trying to work for a kimura but Vega is defending well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4#
Vega is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vega is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Vakhvakhishvili is trying to work for a kimura but Vega is defending well.
#SUB#
Vakhvakhishvili is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vega is just riding it out for now. Vakhvakhishvili eventually gives up the hold.
Vega is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Vega looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T5##SUB#
Vakhvakhishvili is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vega is just riding it out for now. Vakhvakhishvili eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Vega is defending against the submission attempts here by Vakhvakhishvili.
#SUB2#
Vega is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vakhvakhishvili pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Vakhvakhishvili is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vega sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Vakhvakhishvili 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.
#SUB#
Vakhvakhishvili seems to be looking for submissions.
#T6##SUB2#
Vega looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Vakhvakhishvili is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Vega actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Vega actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Vega looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Vega is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vakhvakhishvili pulls his head out easily.
Vega looks winded!#SUB#
Vakhvakhishvili is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vega is trying to get back to full guard.#T7##SUB#
Vega is defending against the submission attempts here by Vakhvakhishvili.
#SUB2#
Vega looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Vakhvakhishvili is trying to work for a kimura but Vega is defending well.
#SUB#
Vakhvakhishvili is working for a kimura but Vega is defending it quite comfortably.
Vakhvakhishvili looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Vega looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Vakhvakhishvili is trying for a kimura here. Vega looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Vakhvakhishvili wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Valeri Vakhvakhishvili!
During a confident post fight interview, Valeri Vakhvakhishvili thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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; Douglas Muir! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Helio Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Karelin tries to sprawl but Muir drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Muir (2) vs (0) Karelin
Karelin is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Muir is trying to work for a kimura but Karelin is defending well.
#SUB2#
Karelin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Muir pulls his head out easily.
Karelin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Muir knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Karelin on the ground.#SUB#
Muir thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Muir wants to pass the guard but Karelin is keeping the position.
Karelin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Muir (2) vs (2) Karelin#SUB#
Muir has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Karelin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Muir (2) vs (5) Karelin#SUB2#
Karelin has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Muir is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Karelin yanks on the arm and Muir is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Karelin.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Helio Karelin! |
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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 2 wins and 2 losses; Shun Cao ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kurt Reinhardt!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Cao shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Reinhardt is trying to defend but Cao finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cao (2) vs (0) Reinhardt#SUB#
Cao wants to work for an arm triangle but Reinhardt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cao prevents Reinhardt from improving his position.#SUB2#
Reinhardt looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Cao is working for a kimura but Reinhardt is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Cao is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Reinhardt defends it well. #SUB#
Cao is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Reinhardt has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cao is pressing down on Reinhardt's thigh, looking to free his foot. Reinhardt is holding on for now.
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#
Cao is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Cao is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Reinhardt is just riding it out for now. Cao eventually gives up the hold. #T1##SUB2#
Reinhardt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cao pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Cao is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Reinhardt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cao pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Cao is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Reinhardt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cao pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Cao seems to be looking for submissions.
Cao prevents Reinhardt from improving his position.#T2##SUB#
Cao is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Reinhardt doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cao . #SUB2#
Reinhardt looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Cao is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Reinhardt is looking for a sweep. Cao is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Reinhardt looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Cao is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Cao is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Reinhardt has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3##SUB#
Cao is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Reinhardt looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Cao is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Reinhardt has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Reinhardt actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Cao is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Reinhardt is just riding it out for now. Cao eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Reinhardt actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Reinhardt actively working from the bottom here.#T4##SUB2#
Reinhardt looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Reinhardt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Cao is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Cao is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Reinhardt has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Reinhardt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Reinhardt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Reinhardt.#SUB2#
Reinhardt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Cao 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. #T5##SUB#
Cao drops back looking for a leg! Reinhardt is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Reinhardt manages to kick Cao off! Cao jumps back into Reinhardt's guard.
Cao has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB#
Cao drops back looking for a leg! Reinhardt is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Reinhardt manages to kick Cao off! Cao jumps back into Reinhardt's guard. #SUB2#
Reinhardt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cao defends it easily.#SUB2#
Reinhardt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cao looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Reinhardt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cao is aware though and is defending well.
Cao wants to pass the guard but Reinhardt is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Reinhardt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T6##SUB2#
Reinhardt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cao tries to free his leg and advance position but Reinhardt is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Reinhardt has his foot on Cao 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cao works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Cao drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cao jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Cao drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cao jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Reinhardt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cao gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Reinhardt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cao doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cao manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cao works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Reinhardt looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Reinhardt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T7##SUB#
Cao is looking for a kimura but Reinhardt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cao to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Reinhardt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cao pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Cao is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Reinhardt defends it well. #SUB2#
Reinhardt looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Reinhardt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cao pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Cao is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Reinhardt is just riding it out for now. Cao eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Cao is looking for a kimura here.
#T8#
Cao wants to pass the guard but Reinhardt is defending well. #SUB2#
Reinhardt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Reinhardt tries to get to full guard but Cao has control of the leg. #SUB#
Cao is looking for a kimura but Reinhardt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cao to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Reinhardt looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Cao is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Reinhardt doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cao . #SUB#
Cao is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Cao is looking for a kimura but Reinhardt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cao to get the leverage. #T9##SUB#
Cao is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Reinhardt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Reinhardt actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Cao is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Reinhardt defends it well. #SUB2#
Reinhardt looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Cao is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Reinhardt sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Cao is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Reinhardt defends it well. #SUB2#
Reinhardt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T10##SUB2#
Reinhardt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Cao is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Reinhardt actively working from the bottom here.
Reinhardt is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Reinhardt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Reinhardt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cao pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Cao is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Reinhardt is just riding it out for now. Cao eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Cao is trying to work for a kimura but Reinhardt is defending well.
#T11##SUB2#
Reinhardt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Reinhardt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Cao is working for a kimura but Reinhardt is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Cao seems to be working for a kimura but Reinhardt defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Cao seems to be working for a kimura but Reinhardt defends the submission attempt.
Reinhardt wants to get back to full guard.#T12##SUB2#
Reinhardt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Reinhardt manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Reinhardt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cao is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Cao drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cao jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Reinhardt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cao gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Reinhardt looks winded!#SUB#
Cao drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cao jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Reinhardt is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#SUB2#
Reinhardt working for a triangle but Cao defends it easily.
#SUB#
Cao drops back looking for a leg! Reinhardt is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Reinhardt manages to kick Cao off! Cao jumps back into Reinhardt's guard.
Reinhardt 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.#T13##SUB#
Cao thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Cao drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cao jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Cao got a little sloppy there for a moment and Reinhardt has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cao has managed to get both his arms back between Reinhardt's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Cao drops back looking for a leg! Reinhardt is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Reinhardt manages to kick Cao off! Cao jumps back into Reinhardt's guard. #SUB#
Cao thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cao tries to free his leg and advance position but Reinhardt is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Reinhardt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Cao thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T14##SUB2#
Reinhardt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cao defends it easily.#SUB2#
Reinhardt working for a triangle but Cao defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Reinhardt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Reinhardt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cao is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Reinhardt working for a triangle but Cao defends it easily.
#SUB#
Cao drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cao jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Reinhardt is looking for a triangle but Cao pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Cao drops back looking for a leg! Reinhardt is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Reinhardt manages to kick Cao off! Cao jumps back into Reinhardt's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cao takes the fight on points by 2 to 0.
An out of breath Shun Cao 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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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; Roman Francis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Roboute Guilliman!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Francis changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Guilliman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Francis (4) vs (0) Guilliman
Guilliman tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Francis has hold of Guilliman's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Guilliman seems comfortable defending it but Francis has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Guilliman is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Guilliman is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Francis couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roman Francis!
A very excited looking Roman Francis made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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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; Darragh Prendergast! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mac Womack!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Womack shoots for a double leg takedown but Prendergast sprawls well. He's pushed Womack's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Womack tries to score a power double leg takedown but Prendergast sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Womack somewhat.
Womack will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Darragh Prendergast has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mac Womack.
Womack throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Prendergast's waist but Prendergast gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Womack off to one side. #TD#
Prendergast scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Prendergast (4) vs (0) Womack#SUB#
Prendergast is trying to get an arm triangle but Womack is defending well. #SUB#
Prendergast is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Womack has escaped the position, nice work there.
Womack tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Prendergast wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Prendergast wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Womack, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Prendergast tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Prendergast tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Prendergast has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Womack gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1##SUB#
Prendergast 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#
Womack looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Prendergast is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Womack is just riding it out for now. Prendergast eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Prendergast is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Womack actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Womack looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2##SUB#
Prendergast is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Womack actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Womack looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Womack looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Prendergast tries to pass the half guard into mount. Womack knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Prendergast is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Prendergast wants to work for an arm triangle but Womack is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Prendergast is trying to work for a kimura but Womack is defending well.
#T3##SUB2#
Womack looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Womack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Prendergast pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Womack looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Prendergast trying to pass the guard but Womack defending well. #SUB#
Prendergast is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Womack defends it well. #SUB2#
Womack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Prendergast pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Prendergast is trying to work for a kimura but Womack is defending well.
#SUB2#
Womack looking for submissions off his back.#T4##SUB#
Prendergast is working for a kimura but Womack is defending it quite comfortably.
Prendergast prevents Womack from improving his position.#SUB2#
Womack looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Womack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Prendergast pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Womack looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Prendergast is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Prendergast 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.
#T5##SUB2#
Womack looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Prendergast is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Prendergast is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Womack looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Prendergast is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Womack looking for submissions off his back.#T6##SUB#
Prendergast is looking for a kimura but Womack is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Prendergast to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Womack actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Prendergast is looking for a kimura but Womack is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Prendergast to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Womack looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Womack looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Womack actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Womack actively working from the bottom here.
Womack is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Prendergast is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Womack doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Prendergast. #T7##SUB2#
Womack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Prendergast pulls his head out easily.
Womack regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Prendergast drops back looking for a leg! Womack is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Womack manages to kick Prendergast off! Prendergast jumps back into Womack's guard. #SUB#
Prendergast thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Womack looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Prendergast thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Prendergast might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Womack looking for a guillotine here but Prendergast defends easily.
#SUB#
Prendergast thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T8##SUB2#
Womack throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Prendergast drops back looking for a leg! Womack is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Womack manages to kick Prendergast off! Prendergast jumps back into Womack's guard. #SUB#
Prendergast drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Prendergast jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Prendergast drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Prendergast jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Prendergast 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#
Prendergast 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.
Prendergast is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Womack is looking for a triangle but Prendergast pushes his legs off easily.
#T9##SUB2#
Womack is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Prendergast defends well.#SUB2#
Prendergast avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Prendergast pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Womack is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Womack is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Prendergast defends well.#SUB#
Prendergast drops back looking for a leg! Womack is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Womack manages to kick Prendergast off! Prendergast jumps back into Womack's guard.
Womack wants to sweep here but Prendergast controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Prendergast avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Prendergast drops back looking for a leg! Womack is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Womack manages to kick Prendergast off! Prendergast jumps back into Womack's guard. #T10##SUB2#
Womack is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Prendergast is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Womack throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Prendergast drops back looking for a leg! Womack is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Womack manages to kick Prendergast off! Prendergast jumps back into Womack's guard. #SUB#
Prendergast drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Prendergast jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Womack is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Prendergast drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Prendergast jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T11##SUB#
Prendergast drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Prendergast jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Womack lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Prendergast (4) vs (2) Womack#SUB2#
Womack drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Womack jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Prendergast has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Womack can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Womack passes Prendergast's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Prendergast looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Womack seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Prendergast is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mac Womack!
A very excited looking Mac Womack 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 0 wins and 0 losses; Pablo Gaspar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 13 losses; Holden Easterly !
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Gaspar feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gaspar (2) vs (0) Easterly #SUB#
Gaspar drops back looking for a leg! Easterly is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Easterly manages to kick Gaspar off! Gaspar jumps back into Easterly 's guard. #SUB#
Gaspar thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Gaspar drops back looking for a leg! Easterly is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Easterly manages to kick Gaspar off! Gaspar jumps back into Easterly 's guard.
Gaspar pushing down on Easterly 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Gaspar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Easterly has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Gaspar is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Gaspar seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gaspar is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Easterly doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gaspar. #SUB#
Gaspar seems to be working for a kimura but Easterly defends the submission attempt.#T1##SUB2#
Easterly looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Easterly looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Gaspar is working for a kimura but Easterly is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Gaspar has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Easterly defend it? Gaspar steps over the head and cranks it - Easterly is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Gaspar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pablo Gaspar! |
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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; Jack Phillips! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Josh Aldarisio!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Aldarisio drives through with a takedown into Phillips's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Phillips (0) vs (2) Aldarisio
Phillips keeping full guard, as Aldarisio tries to pass. #SUB#
Phillips working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aldarisio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aldarisio manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Phillips lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Phillips (2) vs (2) Aldarisio#SUB2#
Phillips 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. Phillips is looking to defend but Aldarisio has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Phillips! Aldarisio pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Phillips taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Josh Aldarisio! |
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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 14 wins and 11 losses; Shane Goble! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 43 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Goble tries to sprawl but Mondragon drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goble (0) vs (2) Mondragon#SUB2#
Mondragon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Goble is defending against the submission attempts here by Mondragon.
#SUB#
Goble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Goble tries to roll over but Mondragon keeps him under control.#SUB#
Goble looking for submissions off his back.
Goble's coaches at HELLCADEMY have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Mondragon is working for a kimura but Goble is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Goble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Mondragon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Goble defends it well. #T1##SUB#
Goble is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mondragon pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Goble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Goble is defending against the submission attempts here by Mondragon.
Mondragon is pressing down on Goble's thigh, looking to free his foot. Goble is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Mondragon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Goble sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Goble looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Goble is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mondragon pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Goble looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2##SUB2#
Mondragon seems to be working for a kimura but Goble defends the submission attempt.
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#
Mondragon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Goble works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Goble is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Mondragon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mondragon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Goble is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Mondragon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
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. #SUB#
Goble throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mondragon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goble is keeping the position for now. #T3##SUB#
Goble is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mondragon defends well.
Goble keeping full guard, as Mondragon tries to pass. #SUB#
Goble is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Goble had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mondragon defends it easily.#SUB2#
Mondragon drops back looking for a leg! Goble is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Goble manages to kick Mondragon off! Mondragon jumps back into Goble's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Goble had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mondragon defends it easily.
Mondragon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4##SUB2#
Mondragon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mondragon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Goble working for a triangle but Mondragon defends it easily.
#SUB#
Goble has his foot on Mondragon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mondragon works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Goble had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mondragon defends it easily.
Mondragon pushing down on Goble's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Goble is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mondragon pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Mondragon is looking for a kimura but Goble is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mondragon to get the leverage.
Goble tries to roll over but Mondragon keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Mondragon is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Goble actively working from the bottom here.#T5##SUB2#
Mondragon seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Mondragon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Goble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Goble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Mondragon 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#
Mondragon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Goble defends it well. #SUB2#
Mondragon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T6##SUB#
Goble looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Goble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Goble actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Goble is defending against the submission attempts here by Mondragon.
#SUB2#
Mondragon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Goble defends it well. #SUB2#
Mondragon is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Goble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T7##SUB2#
Mondragon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Mondragon wants to work for an arm triangle but Goble is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Mondragon is working for a kimura but Goble is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Mondragon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Goble defends it well. #SUB#
Goble looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Goble looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T8#
Goble regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mondragon is pushing down on Goble's leg trying to pass to half guard. Goble is fighting to maintain full guard but Mondragon has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Goble looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Mondragon wants to work for an arm triangle but Goble is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Mondragon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Mondragon is working for a kimura but Goble is defending it quite comfortably.
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.#SUB2#
Mondragon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Goble is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mondragon pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Mondragon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Goble is just riding it out for now. Mondragon eventually gives up the hold. #T9##SUB2#
Mondragon is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Mondragon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Goble is just riding it out for now. Mondragon eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Goble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Goble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Mondragon is looking for a kimura here.
#T10##SUB2#
Goble is defending against the submission attempts here by Mondragon.
#SUB2#
Goble is defending against the submission attempts here by Mondragon.
#SUB2#
Mondragon is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Mondragon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Goble has managed to free his arm - good work.
Goble moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Mondragon drops back looking for a leg! Goble is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Goble manages to kick Mondragon off! Mondragon jumps back into Goble's guard. #T11##SUB2#
Mondragon drops back looking for a leg! Goble is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Goble manages to kick Mondragon off! Mondragon jumps back into Goble's guard.
Mondragon looks winded!#SUB#
Goble has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mondragon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Goble looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mondragon advances to half guard. #SUB#
Goble is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mondragon pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Goble looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Goble is looking for a sweep. Mondragon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Goble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T12##SUB#
Goble actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Mondragon seems to be working for a kimura but Goble defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Mondragon wants to work for an arm triangle but Goble is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Goble looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Mondragon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Goble defends it well. #SUB2#
Mondragon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Goble sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Mondragon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Goble is just riding it out for now. Mondragon eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Goble looking for submissions off his back.#T13##SUB#
Goble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Goble looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Mondragon seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Goble looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Mondragon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Goble is defending against the submission attempts here by Mondragon.
#T14##SUB#
Goble looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Goble is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Mondragon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Goble has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Mondragon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Goble has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Mondragon is working for a kimura but Goble is defending it quite comfortably.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Mondragon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Goble is just riding it out for now. Mondragon eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Goble actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mondragon wins on points by 2 to 0.
A relieved looking Esteban Mondragon 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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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 39 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Senger Line!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Alopodis feints and as Line raises his hands in defense, Alopodis changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (0) Line#SUB2#
Line is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Alopodis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Alopodis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Alopodis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Alopodis drops back looking for a leg! Line is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Line manages to kick Alopodis off! Alopodis jumps back into Line's guard. #SUB2#
Line throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Alopodis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Alopodis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Alopodis passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Line looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Alopodis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Line doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Alopodis. #SUB#
Alopodis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1##SUB#
Alopodis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Line doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Alopodis. #SUB2#
Line looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Alopodis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Line has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Line looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Line looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Alopodis is trying to work for a kimura but Line is defending well.
#T2##SUB#
Line is defending against the submission attempts here by Alopodis.
#SUB2#
Line is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alopodis pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Line looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Line actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Alopodis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Alopodis seems to be working for a kimura but Line defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Line has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Alopodis. Oh but Line has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Alopodis goes limp - he's gone! Line jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Senger Line!
Our winner, Senger Line, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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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 1 losses; Dodge Schotel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 4 losses; Cesare Borgia!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Schotel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Borgia swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Borgia shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Borgia was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Schotel (0) vs (4) Borgia#SUB2#
Borgia is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Schotel has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Borgia is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Schotel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Schotel tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Borgia is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Schotel has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Borgia is trying to get an arm triangle but Schotel is defending well.
Schotel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Borgia wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Borgia is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Schotel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Schotel regains half guard.#SUB#
Schotel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borgia pulls his head out easily. #T1##SUB2#
Borgia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Schotel sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Schotel actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Schotel actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Borgia is trying to work for a kimura but Schotel is defending well.
#SUB#
Schotel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Schotel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Schotel actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Borgia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Schotel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2##SUB2#
Borgia has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Schotel defend it? Borgia steps over the head and cranks it - Schotel is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Borgia!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cesare Borgia!
Cesare Borgia bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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