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CFC CG 14 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Khadem Abdul Karim! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Hendrix Cabrera!
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?#TD2#
Cabrera bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Abdul Karim (0) vs (4) Cabrera
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Cabrera trying to control the action but Abdul Karim is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdul Karim can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Abdul Karim tries to improve position but can't.
Abdul Karim is working hard here to advance position.
Cabrera is looking to take a break and control but Abdul Karim is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cabrera is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Abdul Karim is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cabrera wants to control but Abdul Karim is keeping him busy. #T2#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Abdul Karim tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Abdul Karim is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cabrera with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Abdul Karim trying to control here.
#T3#
Cabrera trying to control the pace.
Cabrera is looking to advance position but Abdul Karim won't allow it.
Abdul Karim tries to get to full guard but Cabrera has control of the leg. #T4#
Abdul Karim wants to control but Cabrera is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Abdul Karim is doing well to control the position and prevent Cabrera from advancing to side control.
Cabrera trying to control from Abdul Karim's half guard. Abdul Karim has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Cabrera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Abdul Karim swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Abdul Karim has his hands on Cabrera's head, controlling the position. #T5#
Cabrera seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Abdul Karim lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abdul Karim (2) vs (4) Cabrera
Cabrera keeping full guard, as Abdul Karim tries to pass.
Cabrera 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.#T6#
Abdul Karim trying to control but Cabrera is working from the bottom.
Cabrera is pulling down on Abdul Karim's head. It's preventing any offense from Abdul Karim, at least for the moment.
Cabrera wants to sweep but no luck. #T7#
Abdul Karim wants to control from the top but Cabrera keeps moving.
Abdul Karim is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Abdul Karim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Abdul Karim advances to half guard.
Abdul Karim slows the pace down in half guard. #T8#
Abdul Karim is trying to control the action in half guard but Cabrera is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Abdul Karim passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Abdul Karim (5) vs (4) Cabrera
Cabrera sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Abdul Karim prevents Cabrera from improving his position.
Cabrera trying to hold on to Abdul Karim's head to control him but Abdul Karim postures up.
#T9##SUB#
Abdul Karim is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cabrera has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Abdul Karim is working away from the top position though.
Abdul Karim is trying to control the action in half guard but Cabrera is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Abdul Karim seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Abdul Karim is looking to advance position but Cabrera won't allow it. #T10#
Abdul Karim prevents Cabrera from improving his position.
Abdul Karim slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Cabrera looking for submissions off his back.
Abdul Karim works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Abdul Karim (8) vs (4) Cabrera#T11#
Abdul Karim is trying to control here but Cabrera has managed to regain half guard.
Cabrera trying to get back to full guard but Abdul Karim takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Abdul Karim (11) vs (4) Cabrera
Cabrera wants to control but Abdul Karim is having none of it.
Cabrera is looking to improve his position but Abdul Karim isn't that keen on the idea.#T12#
Abdul Karim trying to control but Cabrera is having none of it.
Cabrera tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Abdul Karim controlling the pace for now.
Abdul Karim tries to control but Cabrera wriggling away. #T13#
Abdul Karim content just to control the position here.
Abdul Karim pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Cabrera is wriggling around trying to escape.
Abdul Karim controlling his opponent.
Abdul Karim tries to control but Cabrera wriggling away.
Cabrera regains half guard.#T14#
Cabrera is looking to improve his position.
Abdul Karim content to control rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cabrera keeping hold of Abdul Karim's head, controlling as best he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abdul Karim takes the fight on points by 11 to 4.
Khadem Abdul Karim seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Matvey Buryckin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Julián Cicerón!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Buryckin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Buryckin lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Buryckin (2) vs (0) Cicerón#SUB#
Buryckin 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.
Buryckin advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Buryckin (5) vs (0) Cicerón#SUB#
Buryckin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cicerón knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Buryckin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Buryckin is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Cicerón is trying to escape and Buryckin transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Cicerón is forced to tap! Nice work there by Buryckin! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matvey Buryckin!
Matvey Buryckin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 13 losses; Bob Le Boulder! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Lusmu Kutvonen!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kutvonen shoots in for a takedown but Le Boulder shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Kutvonen feints and as Le Boulder raises his hands in defense, Kutvonen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Le Boulder (0) vs (2) Kutvonen
Kutvonen has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at HELLCADEMY. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Kutvonen 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.
Le Boulder lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Le Boulder (2) vs (2) Kutvonen#SUB2#
Kutvonen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Le Boulder doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Le Boulder manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Le Boulder passes Kutvonen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Le Boulder tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kutvonen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Le Boulder is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kutvonen looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Le Boulder is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1#
Le Boulder trying to mount his opponent but Kutvonen defends it. #SUB2#
Kutvonen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Kutvonen actively working from the bottom here.
Le Boulder wants to pass to mount but Kutvonen is defending the position.
Le Boulder works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Le Boulder (5) vs (2) Kutvonen
Kutvonen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Le Boulder's best efforts.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kutvonen looking for a kimura from the bottom but Le Boulder passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Le Boulder (8) vs (2) Kutvonen#T2#
Le Boulder is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kutvonen will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Le Boulder has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kutvonen is looking for a sweep.
Le Boulder happy to just control the position for now.
Kutvonen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kutvonen trying to remain calm as Le Boulder controls from the top position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Le Boulder.#T3#
Kutvonen is looking to reverse the position.
Kutvonen being controlled for a moment.
Kutvonen tries to improve position but can't.
Le Boulder taking a breather here.
Kutvonen is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Kutvonen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Kutvonen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Le Boulder trying to control the pace.
Le Boulder continues to hold on tight.#SUB2#
Kutvonen actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Kutvonen actively working from the bottom here.
Kutvonen looks winded!
Le Boulder sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T5##SUB2#
Kutvonen looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Le Boulder trying to pass the guard but Kutvonen defending well.
Le Boulder with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Kutvonen looking for submissions off his back.
Le Boulder takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Kutvonen with the active half guard here but Le Boulder passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Le Boulder (11) vs (2) Kutvonen
Kutvonen is being controlled here. #T6#
Kutvonen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee asks Le Boulder politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Le Boulder prefers to stall for the moment though.
Le Boulder's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kutvonen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Le Boulder wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kutvonen trying to remain calm as Le Boulder controls from the top position.#T7##SUB#
Le Boulder is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kutvonen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kutvonen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Le Boulder takes a little break here. Kutvonen wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Le Boulder seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kutvonen for as long as he can get away with.#T8#
Kutvonen is looking to regain half guard here but Le Boulder keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here.
Kutvonen tries to improve position but can't.
Le Boulder controlling from side mount.
Le Boulder continues to stall.#T9#
Kutvonen is looking for a sweep.
Le Boulder happy to just control the position for now.
Kutvonen is looking for a sweep.
Le Boulder taking a breather here.
Kutvonen is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Further stalling from Le Boulder.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Le Boulder is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T10#
Kutvonen is trying to improve his position.
Le Boulder is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T11#
Kutvonen tries to bench press Le Boulder off him but Le Boulder keeps the position. #SUB#
Le Boulder is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kutvonen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kutvonen is trying to escape the position but Le Boulder is controlling the position. #SUB#
Le Boulder has hold of Kutvonen's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Kutvonen tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Le Boulder cranks the arm and Kutvonen screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Kutvonen, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bob Le Boulder!
Bob Le Boulder very nearly forgot to thank Wrestler Wayfare amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Lusmu Kutvonen was interviewed post fight and said 'I think this it is for me. Time to retire. Skills are gone..'. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 3 losses; Anderson Da Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Walad Anubis!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Da Silva clinches. #TD#
Da Silva gets control of Anubis's arms and successfully pulls guard. Da Silva will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
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#
Da Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Anubis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Da Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anubis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Da Silva has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Da Silva seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Da Silva has his foot on Anubis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Anubis works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Da Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Da Silva pushes a forearm under Anubis's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Anubis is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anderson Da Silva!
A very excited looking Anderson Da Silva 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Shinayaka Totemo ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Kazuma Kiryu!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Totemo wants to clinch up but Kiryu keeps it at a distance.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kiryu enables Totemo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kiryu manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Totemo (2) vs (0) Kiryu#SUB2#
Kiryu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Totemo is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Kiryu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Kiryu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Totemo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Kiryu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Totemo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Kiryu throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Totemo escapes and throws Kiryu's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Totemo (5) vs (0) Kiryu
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Totemo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kiryu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Totemo wants to control but Kiryu is keeping him busy. #T1#
Kiryu is trying to get back to half guard.
Totemo tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kiryu is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Totemo off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Totemo (5) vs (4) Kiryu
Totemo wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Kiryu is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Totemo tries to escape but Kiryu has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Totemo showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kiryu is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Totemo is defending well though. Kiryu let's go of the attempt for now.
Kiryu is trying to stick to Totemo 's back but Totemo is turning into Kiryu. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kiryu's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Totemo . Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Totemo (7) vs (4) Kiryu
Totemo is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Canucks Combat Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB#
Totemo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Totemo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
Totemo wants to control from the top but Kiryu keeps moving. #SUB2#
Kiryu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Totemo trying to control but Kiryu is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Totemo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Kiryu looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Totemo passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Totemo (10) vs (4) Kiryu
Totemo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Totemo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kiryu has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kiryu tries to bench press Totemo off him but Totemo keeps the position. #T3#
Kiryu keeps trying to improve his position.
Kiryu prevents Totemo from improving position. #SUB#
Totemo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kiryu, who protects the arm well.
Kiryu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Totemo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Totemo gets to mount! Kiryu was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Totemo (12) vs (4) Kiryu
Totemo content just to control the position here.
Kiryu is squirming around, avoiding Totemo 's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kiryu is trying desperately to improve position.
Kiryu felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T4#
Kiryu sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Totemo is trying for a kimura here. Kiryu looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Totemo wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shinayaka Totemo ! |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 2 losses; Yuri Prochazka! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; FanDan Django!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nice takedown defense from Prochazka. No joy for Django on that attempt.
Prochazka changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Prochazka scores with a takedown into Django's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Prochazka (2) vs (0) Django
Prochazka is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Prochazka pushes down on Django's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Django can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Prochazka is working for a submission of some sort.
Django is not content to let Prochazka control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Prochazka wants to work for an arm triangle but Django is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1##SUB#
Prochazka is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Django doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Prochazka. #SUB#
Prochazka is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Django is just riding it out for now. Prochazka eventually gives up the hold.
Prochazka takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Django is trying to get back to full guard.
Prochazka tries to pass the half guard into mount. Django knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2##SUB#
Prochazka wants to work for an arm triangle but Django is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Prochazka seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Prochazka is working for a kimura but Django is defending it quite comfortably.
Django really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Prochazka. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Prochazka seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Prochazka wants to control but Django is keeping him busy. #T3##SUB#
Prochazka is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Django has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Prochazka is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Django is just riding it out for now. Prochazka eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Prochazka in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Django tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Prochazka!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yuri Prochazka!
An out of breath Yuri Prochazka 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 5 losses; Francisco Ngannou! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Minoari Amida!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Ngannou clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Amida has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ngannou regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ngannou (0) vs (2) Amida#SUB#
Ngannou has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Amida can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ngannou trying to keep a closed guard but Amida is proving a slippery customer.
Ngannou looking for a sweep. Not yet Ngannou, not yet.
Ngannou keeping moving, preventing Amida from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Ngannou has his foot on Amida's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Amida works his way back into a safe position though.
Amida trying to control but Ngannou is working from the bottom.
Amida preventing the sweep.
Amida must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ngannou is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ngannou (2) vs (2) Amida#T1#
Amida can't keep his opponent in guard - Ngannou advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Ngannou is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ngannou in particular looking to stall.
Amida tries to get to full guard but Ngannou has control of the leg.
Ngannou perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ngannou passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (5) vs (2) Amida
Ngannou can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Amida is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Amida wants to control but Ngannou is having none of it.#SUB#
Ngannou looking to isolate an arm here. Amida doesn't see it coming and as Ngannou extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Ngannou!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Francisco Ngannou!
A relieved looking Francisco Ngannou 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 43 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Trevina Gunter!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Gunter scores with a takedown into Alopodis's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alopodis (0) vs (2) Gunter
Gunter wants to pass the guard but Alopodis is keeping the position.
Gunter looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gunter trying to control but Alopodis is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunter is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T1##SUB#
Alopodis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gunter defends it easily.
Gunter must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gunter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alopodis is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Alopodis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alopodis is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gunter tries to free his leg and advance position but Alopodis is retaining full guard.
Alopodis trying to keep a closed guard but Gunter is proving a slippery customer.
Alopodis keeping moving, preventing Gunter from controlling successfully. #T2#
Gunter controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gunter pushing down on Alopodis's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gunter moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (0) vs (5) Gunter
Alopodis tries to bench press Gunter off him but Gunter keeps the position. #SUB2#
Gunter goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Alopodis has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gunter but great work by Alopodis. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Alopodis (4) vs (5) Gunter
Gunter is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Alopodis is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gunter will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T3#
Alopodis's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Gunter is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Alopodis is looking to take a break and control but Gunter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gunter is looking to reverse the position.
Alopodis trying to control the action but Gunter is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Alopodis's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gunter tries to bench press Alopodis off him but Alopodis keeps the position. #T4##SUB#
Alopodis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gunter wants to control but Alopodis postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alopodis controls the position.
Gunter tries to bench press Alopodis off him but Alopodis keeps the position. #SUB#
Alopodis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gunter tries to bench press Alopodis off him but Alopodis keeps the position.
Gunter is trying to control Alopodis's posture but Alopodis avoids it. #T5#
Gunter is looking to regain half guard here but Alopodis keeps moving and retains side control.
Gunter seems a little lost for a moment, as Alopodis dominates the positioning.
Gunter is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gunter keeps trying to improve his position.
Alopodis trying to control the action but Gunter is working from the bottom.
Alopodis just content to control the position. #T6#
Gunter is not content to let Alopodis control the position.
Gunter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alopodis wants to control but Gunter is keeping him busy.
Gunter is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gunter manages to get back to half guard.#T7#
Alopodis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gunter does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gunter is looking for a sweep. Alopodis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gunter gets full guard.
Gunter looking to control.
Alopodis's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gunter keeping moving, preventing Alopodis from controlling successfully.
Alopodis tries to free his leg and advance position but Gunter is retaining full guard. #T8#
Gunter keeping moving, preventing Alopodis from controlling successfully.
Alopodis stopping the sweep attempt from Gunter.
Gunter keeping moving, preventing Alopodis from controlling successfully.
Alopodis stopping the sweep attempt from Gunter.
Gunter trying to keep a closed guard but Alopodis is proving a slippery customer.
Alopodis won't allow Gunter to sweep him here.
Alopodis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gunter is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (4) vs (7) Gunter#T9#
Alopodis trying to control but Gunter postures up.
Gunter prevents Alopodis from improving his position.
Gunter content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gunter trying to control the action but Alopodis is working from the bottom.
Alopodis has his hands clasped together around Gunter's back. He's all about the action.
Alopodis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T10#
Gunter stalling. #SUB2#
Gunter wants to work for an arm triangle but Alopodis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gunter is looking to take a break and control but Alopodis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gunter 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. Gunter eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Gunter is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alopodis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gunter. #T11#
Alopodis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gunter is looking to pass Alopodis's guard but actually Alopodis recovers to full guard.
Alopodis is pulling down on Gunter's head to control his posture. #T12##SUB#
Gunter got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alopodis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gunter has managed to get both his arms back between Alopodis's legs - danger averted.
Gunter postures up.
Gunter is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Alopodis keeping moving, preventing Gunter from controlling successfully.
Alopodis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alopodis keeping full guard, as Gunter tries to pass.
Alopodis keeping moving, preventing Gunter from controlling successfully. #T13#
Alopodis wants to sweep but no luck.
Gunter trying to control the position from guard on top but Alopodis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gunter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alopodis is keeping the position for now.
Alopodis keeping moving, preventing Gunter from controlling successfully.
Gunter won't allow Alopodis to sweep him here.
Alopodis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T14##SUB#
Gunter content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Alopodis has locked up a guillotine! Alopodis's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Gunter is holding on here and Alopodis must be using up a lot of energy. Gunter has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Alopodis gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ceph Alopodis!
Ceph Alopodis retains his super heavyweight title!
Ceph Alopodis managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Urban Fighter, into his post fight interview. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 2 losses; Walon Green! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 5 losses; Satan Blue!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Blue gets caught flat footed, as Green shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Green (2) vs (0) Blue
Blue is trying to control the position but Green postures up.
Green might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Blue is pulling down on Green's head. It's preventing any offense from Green, at least for the moment.
Our spies down at at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute inform us that Blue has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Green avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Blue looking for a guillotine here but Green defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Blue looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Green passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Green (5) vs (0) Blue
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blue keeps working.
Blue tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Green wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Green working away.#SUB#
Green working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Green is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Blue is trying to escape and Green transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Blue is forced to tap! Nice work there by Green! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Walon Green!
A victorious Walon Green thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 1 losses; Android Sixty Five! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 3 losses; Yojizo Trismegistus!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sixty Five will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Trismegistus gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sixty Five (0) vs (2) Trismegistus
Trismegistus is thwarting Sixty Five's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Sixty Five actively working from the bottom here.
Trismegistus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trismegistus trying to control the action but Sixty Five is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sixty Five is defending against the submission attempts here by Trismegistus.
#SUB2#
Trismegistus is working for a kimura but Sixty Five is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1#
Sixty Five makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sixty Five.
Sixty Five keeping full guard, as Trismegistus tries to pass.
Trismegistus sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sixty Five's guard. #SUB2#
Trismegistus is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Trismegistus is trying to work for a kimura but Sixty Five is defending well.
Trismegistus moves into full mount! Sixty Five won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Sixty Five (0) vs (5) Trismegistus#T2#
Sixty Five keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sixty Five is working hard here to advance position.
Trismegistus looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sixty Five really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trismegistus mounts Sixty Five! Really nice guard pass there! #SUB2#
Trismegistus looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T3#
Trismegistus moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Sixty Five (0) vs (8) Trismegistus
Sixty Five tries to break free.
Sixty Five rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Sixty Five gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sixty Five tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Trismegistus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sixty Five is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Sixty Five is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Sixty Five looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4##SUB2#
Trismegistus drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Trismegistus jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Trismegistus looking to pass the guard.
Sixty Five might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Trismegistus has gone for a leg lock! Sixty Five slips out almost immediately though and dives into Trismegistus's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sixty Five (2) vs (8) Trismegistus
Sixty Five stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trismegistus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sixty Five stands and throws Trismegistus's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sixty Five (5) vs (8) Trismegistus#SUB#
Sixty Five looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Trismegistus sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T5##SUB#
Sixty Five is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Sixty Five is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Trismegistus doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sixty Five. #SUB#
Sixty Five is working for a submission of some sort.
Trismegistus gets full guard.#SUB2#
Trismegistus looking for a guillotine here but Sixty Five defends easily.
Trismegistus is trying to control the position but Sixty Five postures up. #T6#
Sixty Five controls from within his opponent's guard.
Trismegistus is trying to keep Sixty Five in close.
#SUB2#
Trismegistus working for a triangle but Sixty Five defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Sixty Five got a little sloppy there for a moment and Trismegistus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sixty Five has managed to get both his arms back between Trismegistus's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Trismegistus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sixty Five defends well.
Sixty Five trying to control the position from guard on top but Trismegistus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Sixty Five tries to free his leg and advance position but Trismegistus is retaining full guard.
Trismegistus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Trismegistus has his foot on Sixty Five's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sixty Five works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Trismegistus looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sixty Five passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Trismegistus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Trismegistus trying to control from the bottom.
#T8##SUB#
Sixty Five is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Trismegistus 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#
Sixty Five is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Trismegistus wants to control but Sixty Five is keeping busy.
Trismegistus is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Trismegistus manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Trismegistus wants to control but Sixty Five passes easily into half guard.
Trismegistus tries to roll over but Sixty Five keeps him under control.
Sixty Five tries to pass the half guard into mount. Trismegistus knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T9#
Trismegistus tries to roll over but Sixty Five keeps him under control.
Trismegistus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sixty Five is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Sixty Five seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Trismegistus is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Android Sixty Five!
Android Sixty Five retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Android Sixty Five thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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